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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College

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Paper ID #14497Competencies Related to Marine Mechatronics EducationDr. Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Jovanovic received her dipl.ing and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering - Robotics, Mechatronics and Automation from University of Novi Sad, Serbia. She received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Tech- nology at Purdue University, while working as a PhD student in Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management Center of Excellence. Dr. Jovanovic is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at ODU. She is

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University

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Engineeringwhere typically one to three professors teach the core coastal engineering courses and superviseresearch performed by graduate students. The program described in this paper is analogous to Page 26.73.2those programs with respect to administrative structure within the Department and the College.Program DescriptionThe unique aspect of this MS in Engineering degree program with a concentration in CoastalEngineering is the focus on coastal natural disasters (both research and course work). Researchperformed is related to coastal natural disasters, particularly hurricanes and to a lesser extent,nor’ easters, riverine flooding impacting estuaries and

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose E. Sanchez P.E., Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory

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coastal engineering projects indicated that District employees involved withcoastal projects had received degrees in disciplines related to coastal engineering, such asenvironmental or hydraulic engineering, but had limited exposure to coastal engineeringcurriculum. The need for opportunities to professionally advance Corps staff in coastalengineering, both from Districts and from noncoastal laboratories at ERDC, was of keen interest.Corps staff indicated that the professional development would be of greatest interest if offered asremote online training that could be viewed live or recorded and viewed later as the employee’sschedule permitted.The Coastal Engineering Certificate Program (CECECP)With interest from Corps staff and universities in

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Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barb Howe, FishSafe B.C.; Gina Johansen, Fish Safe

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12.1427.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Fishing Vessel Stability Education Program An Informed Blueprint for Program DesignAbstractA fishing vessel capsizes and the call for stability education resumes, suggesting that past andcurrent training programs are not contributing significantly to education and prevention ofcapsizings. This paper introduces an industry driven educational program where fishermen’sprior experience is central to their learning. Instructional design is problem based and includes ahands on model. The program, informed by research literature on learning, is described withinthe framework of an adult education planning model, including epistemology, needs assessment

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OMCED Topics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University; Ronald Yeung, University of California, Berkeley; Spyros Kinnas, University of Texas, Austin

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students, (vi) career placement upon graduation. These activities areconducted in collaboration with CISD personnel. The 10-week summer internships at CISDreally motivate students in the program. The impact of these activities on ocean engineeringeducation is assessed. At FAU, 23% of graduates participating ocean engineering graduates overthree years took up careers in Navy laboratories and ship related marine industry. Overall, 17% Page 14.686.2of all students interning at CISD over five years took up jobs at Navy laboratories.1. IntroductionNational Naval Responsibility for Naval Engineers (NNRNE) program was established by theOffice of Naval

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Best Paper, Best Diversity Paper

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Deborah Marshall, Norfolk Public Schools Career & Technical Education Dept.; Jeff Warren Larson Jr.; Abdul Rahman Badawi, Old Dominion University; Neil R. StClair, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Michael Anthony Crespo, Granby High School, Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, VA

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Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by U.S. Department of Education, focusing on com- puter science and cybersecurity pathways, and from Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR projects related to the additive manufacturing training of active mili- tary. She is also part of the research team that has multiple projects funded from NSF focusing on veteran pathways and their success in engineering. She leads the team that delivers the summer program to nine graders that focus on broadening participation

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M Stephens P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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program educational objectives and the student learning outcomes. The approvedprogram educational objective for the marine construction minor states, “the MC minor willprepare engineering students for careers or advanced studies in the fields of marine constructionor construction project management as they relate to large and complex construction projects inthe marine environment.” Each course has stated learning objectives which, when completed,will satisfy the PEOs.The level of skill sets obtained by the students upon graduating from the proposed minor werediscussed and modified during several department advisory board meetings. In separate meetingsbetween the minor coordinator, department chair, dean of undergraduate education, and registrar

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Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Barkyoumb, NSWC Carderock Division; Steven Ouimette, NSWC Carderock Division

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Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Page 13.920.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Naval Research, Mentoring and Education -- Faculty Research and Intern Programs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock DivisionIntroductionThe Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), headquartered in WestBethesda, Maryland, exists as the navy’s full-spectrum laboratory for surface and underseavehicle hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems propulsors and logistics under theNaval Sea Surface Command (NAVSEA). The term full-spectrum means performing long

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yoonjeong Lee, Texas A&M University, Galveston; Baukje Bee Kothuis, Delft University of Technology; Antonia Sebastian, Texas A&M University, Galveston; Sam Brody

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.,engineering, social science, hydrology, landscapecdesign) participate to make sure their expertise and research interests are reflected within thesuggested research topics and questions.Once the application is published online 2, program coordinators advertise it through various routes:campus emails, social media, and presentations in classes. The application process is designed toencourage students to read the description of the case study areas carefully and investigate the case onwhich they intend to work, and to be able to write a letter of intent (LOI) and research plan. In this way,students become acquainted with the general research location and local flood risk-related issues at anearly stage of the Program.2 http://www.tamug.edu/ctbs/PIRE

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University

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depending on the dissertation research focus. Tabulardata and graphics depict core course enrollments, number of times they were taught andgraduates during the last six academic years. Students may choose the remaining electivecourses from the other four coastal engineering core courses and a large variety of civil andenvironmental engineering courses or other closely related courses (i.e. mathematics, computerscience, urban planning, etc.), all requiring approval of their advisor. Laboratory experimentalfacilities and computational facilities potentially available to students for dissertation researchare briefly described. Sources for a supply of PhD coastal engineering students are discussed.Professors in all areas of coastal engineering are

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Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Giver, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD

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underwaterROV by sending signals to three thrusters (again, student-built.) The controller is tethered orconnected by hard wire to the thrusters.In addition to the building phase, the curriculum includes discussion of potential careers intechnical and engineering fields, as well as related fields of study. The program is used toinform and educate students through a hands-on activity, with the objective of generating interestand enthusiasm for continued science, technology and engineering studies. The Sea PerchChallenge has been a successful event for the past two years, and this paper will discuss thespecifics of this event, as well as the plans for developing the Sea Perch Program into a nationaldesign competition over the next five

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Yu, Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M. Stephens, Massachusetts Maritime Academy; William Haynes, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Ocean and Marine

Expectations for Marine Engineering Major Students Wei Yu, PhD, Gail M Stephens, PE, William Haynes, CDR Department of Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532AbstractMassachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) has a special mission to deliver highly qualifiedgraduates in marine engineering to the maritime industry. The engineering department of MMAhas an engineering advisory council (EAC) comprised of industrial representatives who meetwith the department twice a year to provide feedback on the emerging job market and thestrengths and weaknesses of the MMA marine engineering program. While the majority of theEAC members are from Massachusetts-based

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Hurricane Katrina

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Pierce, University of South Carolina

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Gulf Coast before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina; and2) provide a real hands-on research experience for exceptional students, which allows them toexplore the many facets of civil and environmental engineering. It should be noted that thiscourse is not an engineering course per se; rather, it is an honors proseminar taught by anengineering professor.Course LogisticsThe South Carolina Honors College was founded in 1977 and is now recognized as one of thetop honors programs in the country. The Honors College offers an enriched academicexperience under the general rubric of Research Based Learning (RBL). The experiencecombines the benefits of a small liberal arts college with the opportunities of a comprehensiveuniversity. Like a liberal

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Tech Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin PE, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

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foreign laboratory. With the explosion of high endsupercomputer facilities, atmospheric, coastal and ocean modeling made great strides andcomputational fluid dynamics (CFD) came into its own and took a seat at the table with the mostadvanced experimental research facilities and field measurement programs during the last fourdecades. Government laboratories aggressively took advantage of CFD assets with the ArmyCorps of Engineers, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and Office ofNaval Research leading the way. European and Japanese laboratories were making CFDadvances simultaneously. A clear CFD leader has not (nor is expected to) emerged, but CFD isin its heyday and competes with the most advanced experimental research, the most

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Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Brown, Virginia Tech; Owen Hughes, Virginia Tech; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Wayne Neu, Virginia Tech; Betsy Tretola, Teaching and Learning,

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AC 2007-49: DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE GRADUATE-LEVEL OCEANENGINEERING CURRICULUMAlan Brown, Virginia Tech Dr. Alan Brown is currently NAVSEA Professor of Naval Ship Design, Department of Aeronautics and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech. He is a retired US Navy Captain. He was Professor of Naval Architecture, and directed the Naval Construction and Engineering Program at MIT from 1993 to 1997. He has over 30 years experience in ship operations, maintenance, repair, salvage, oil spill response, design, construction, ship systems R&D, and marine engineering. He has served as technical advisor to US delegations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in tanker design, oil outflow

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Microsoft Teams, Deep Learning, and Classroom Flipping

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Paul M. Kump, SUNY Maritime College

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error detection in patient radiation therapy treatment plans. In his spare time, Dr. Kump works to combine his research with his love of electronic music performance and production by teaching machines the craft of songwriting. With extensive course and curriculum design experience, including Maritime College courses Signals and Systems, Machine Learning, and Programming for Engineers, Dr. Kump is continuously committed to developing an electrical engineering program that best prepares students for the ever-changing demands of industry leaders. Dr. Kump’s teaching interests include alternative methods of content delivery, for example, with online education and classroom flipping. He has been recognized by Open

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Hurricane Katrina

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qin Chen, University of South Alabama

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“Introduction to the coastal environment” at three levels: the generalpublic and high-school students, sixth-twelve grade math and science teachers, and practicingcivil engineers [10 ] . The integrated educational program from K-12 to graduate studies willenhance ocean-related education and attract K-12 students to the field of ocean science in generaland to the profession of coastal engineering in particular. The need for such an integratedprogram has been specifically emphasized by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy in 2004, theNational Research Council in1999, and the National Science Board in 2004. Hurricane Katrina(2005) has shown the urgency and importance of establishing and enhancing coastal engineeringeducation in the hurricane-prone Gulf

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Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merrick Haller, Oregon State University; Antonio Baptista, Oregon Health & Science University

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2006-2316: NANOOS-PILOT: A COLLECTION OF OCEAN OBSERVING TOOLSFOR IMPROVING OCEAN SAFETY AND COASTAL DESIGNMerrick Haller, Oregon State University Merrick Haller has been an Assistant Professor in the Ocean Engineering Program within the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University since 2001. His research interests include the use of remote sensing tools for coastal engineering applications and the origin and dynamics of rip currents.Antonio Baptista, Oregon Health & Science University Antonio Baptista is a professor and director of the Center for Coastal and Land-Margin Research, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Oregon Graduate Institute

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moustapha Diab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Uche Ezechi, University of Delaware; Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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quality variables in lakes and estuaries.Mr. Uche Ezechi, University of Delaware Uche Ezechi is a Mechanical Engineering graduate student at the University of Delaware. He is pursuing a Masters of Science degree, and is expected to graduate in 2015. He is currently doing his research on Nanomaterials for Energy. He had graduated summa cum laude from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2013. His interests in Mechatronics and Instrumentation led to his participation in the SAMPLE project.Mr. Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Mohamad Dyab is currently a Master student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Oakland Univer- sity (OU),Michigan. Dyab is working at the fastening and joining research

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Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walid Elshorbagy, United Arab Emirates University; Mir Azam, Chuden_Cti; Kouichi Taguchi, Chuden-Cti; Tetsuya Ichikawa, Chuden_Cti; tomohiko terasawa, Chuden_Cti

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2006-1897: RECENT HYDRODYNAMIC AND RECIRCULATION FINDINGS OFTHE ARABIAN GULFWalid Elshorbagy, United Arab Emirates UniversityMir Azam, Chuden_CtiKouichi Taguchi, Chuden-CtiTetsuya Ichikawa, Chuden_Ctitomohiko terasawa, Chuden_Cti Page 11.1067.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 20062006 – 1897: RECENT HYDRODYNAMIC AND RECIRCULATION FINDINGS OF THE ARABIAN (PERSIAN) GULF Page 11.1067.2Recent Hydrodynamic and Recirculation Findings of the Arabian (Persian) GulfThe Arabian (Persian) Gulf is a strategic water carrier that overlooks major oil-reach gulf countries and

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Mayer Jr., U.S. Naval Academy; Angela Schedel, U.S. Naval Academy

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Paper ID #12041Hex-Oid Habitat Design Challenge: Teaching Engineering Design in a Multi-disciplinary Role-Play ScenarioDr. Robert H. Mayer Jr., U.S. Naval Academy Dr. Mayer is a professor of ocean engineering at the U. S. Naval Academy. He is a past chairman of the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department and currently teaches courses in ocean engineer- ing design, probability & statistics, and underwater search & recovery operations. His research interests relate to the application of statistics, operations research methods and computers to the management, en- gineering and construction of ocean

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University; Diedrich A. Schmidt, North Carolina A&T State University; Hany Nakhla, North Carolina A&T State University

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Paper ID #9148Challenge-based Engineering through the Design, Assembly and Testing ofUnderwater VehicleDr. Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University Shyam Aravamudhan is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Nanoengineering at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), North Carolina A&T State University. Shyam re- ceived his PhD in Electrical Engineering (2007) from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Shyam pre- viously worked as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Emergency Response and Air Toxicants Branch in the Division

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M Stephens P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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that, “no person in the United States shall, on the basisof sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected todiscrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."From an educational standpoint, “special mission” institutes like MMA are specifically designedto educate and prepare cadets in marine engineering and other marine related majors [3]. MMAoffers seven undergraduate majors in Emergency Management, Energy Systems Engineering,Facilities Engineering, International Maritime Business, Marine Engineering, MarineTransportation, and Marine Safety & Environmental Protection. Despite great efforts to increasethe female/male ratio in the last several years, there

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University

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. ODU is uniquely positioned to support these goals aims due to its strategiclocation in the southeastern Virginia, home of the largest naval base and third largest volumeport on the U.S. east coast. The region hosts the largest concentration of ship repair andmaintenance industries in the U.S. This academic program is designed to attract brightstudents early, engage them in a multi-disciplinary, marine-related engineering andtechnology curriculum, provide project-based learning and internship experiences that areboth exciting and relevant to ensure student retention, and produce highly employablegraduates to the marine industry. One of the new courses developed under ODU’s marineengineering and technology undergraduate program is an

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Best Paper, Best Diversity Paper

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James Buchholz, University of Iowa; Jae-Eun Russell, University of Iowa; Venanzio Cichella, University of Iowa; Casey Harwood, University of Iowa; Shaoping Xiao, University of Iowa; Pablo M. Carrica, University of Iowa

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capturevolumes.Control and autonomous systems coursesThe control and autonomous systems courses align with a departmental focus in this area.Projects are conducted within the Control Automation and Robotics laboratory shown in Figure3, where students can program and track ground robots using state-of-the-art image-basedlocalization technology. Future course-related projects will also involve underwater roboticvehicles.ME:4111 Scientific Computing and Machine Learning was revised two years ago, focusing onthe computational and data-driven approaches for engineering problem-solving. The courseobjective is to introduce students to scientific computing and machine learning methods that arecommonly used in science and engineering computations. This course is

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Buchholz, University of Iowa; Pablo M. Carrica, University of Iowa; Jae-Eun Russell, University of Iowa

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students of potential engineering career paths in or in support of the U.S.Navy, and to provide students with a firm foundation in basic concepts of naval hydrodynamics,fluid dynamics, and related experimental and computational techniques.Development of the program is inherently subject to multiple constraints. To be attractive toundergraduate students at the University of Iowa, the knowledge and skills acquired through thiscurriculum must be sufficiently broad to satisfy the Navy’s technical requirements for bachelor’slevel graduates and to ensure flexibility for students not committed to a career in the Navy or itscontactors. Due to the geographic location, the university has not historically been an institutionsought by prospective

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Oceans & Marine Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deidre Sullivan, Marine Advanced Technology Education Center; Jill Marie Zande, Marine Advanced Technology Education Center

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professionals that understand ocean applications within their field.For example, ROV technicians in support of ocean operations must have an understanding ofocean science in addition to engineering and computer science since all commercial ROVspossess computer-controlled systems and must be maintained, repaired, and modified in remotelocations far from port. These skills sets are transferable to almost every sector of the economythat uses robotics and computer-controlled systems.To prepare the future workforce for ocean-related occupations, MATE develops multi-disciplinary, technology-based educational programs. With an emphasis on workforceassessment and development, MATE uses information from employers to improve and developmarine technology

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Efrén Mora, La Laguna University; Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, Universidad de La Laguna; Beatriz Añorbe-Diaz, Universidad de La Laguna; REYES CARRAU MELLADO, Universidad La Laguna; Antonio González Marrero, University of La Laguna

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Paper ID #10656Real Collaborative Environments Using Technologies Based on Mobile De-vices and Internet ToolsProf. Carlos Efr´en Mora, La Laguna University Carlos E. Mora is professor of the Maritime Engineering Department at La Laguna University located in Tenerife (Spain). He obtained a master’s degree in Marine Engineering and has been teaching since 2004. His research interests include the use of ITs and mobile devices in engineering education, and other related technologies like augmented reality. He is also qualified as a consultant for the integration of Apple technologies in education, and working towards

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Special Session Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the MATE International ROV Competition

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candiya Mann, Washington State University, Social and Economic Sciences Research Center

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, thousands of studentsand educators have taken part in the independent evaluation of the program, reported annually tothe National Science Foundation.1The evaluation sheds light on the impacts of involvement in this hands-on engineering designcompetition. Evaluation topics include changes in student awareness of and interest in pursuing amarine science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM) career, interest in studying STEMtopics, STEM knowledge and skills, and SCANS skills.This paper provides an overview of the evaluation results for the past three competition seasons,2008 to 2010. It begins with background on the MATE Center and the competition, whichprovides context for following two sections: evaluation methodology and findings. Finally

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Michael Giglia; Ethan Hayon; Joseph Huyett; Donald Montemarano; Mark Siembab

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electrical/computer engineering. Once the respectivedepartments were notified the process of selecting the team members began. Resumes werereviewed and interviews with promising students were conducted. Adding a distinct challenge Page 26.110.4the Perseus II project schedule ran off the academic 2 semester calendar at Stevens. Thiscomplicated the team formation as projects of this type are typically conducted as part of thesenior design program. The mechanical engineering department was the only one of the criticaldisciplines to express a willingness to allow for students to participate across the three semestersnecessary for Perseus II. Two