gender issues in computing and technology.Prof. Lecia Jane Barker, University of Colorado, NCWIT Lecia Barker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Senior Research Scientist for the National Center for Women & Information Technology. Lecia conducts research in attracting, retaining, and advancing groups underrepresented in computing. Her research focuses on social climate, identity/belonging, faculty adoption of teaching and curricular practices, and sustainable organizational change. She advocates changing social and educa- tional environments so that all students can develop a sense of belonging, not on changing students so that they fit
implementtheory to practice and increase the likelihood of persistence. In particular, Vogelgesang, Ikeda,Gilmartin, and Keup (2002) report that students participating in service-learning projects in theirfirst-year of college, indicate higher levels of success than those that did not, including academicand personal development. The area of STEM and service-learning is an essential partnershipbecause of the opportunity for students to experience how they can make a difference togetherthrough improvement of lives and communities. In other words, the population of students inSTEM fields, lends itself to align with the primary purpose of service-learning at the institutionallevel. Research Purpose Enrollment of
professional growthis critical, as multiple education researchers and reformers have noted. Fullan [30] wrote that“focusing on the individual is not a substitute for system change; it is the most effective strategyfor accomplishing it” (p.135). Scheidler [31] goes even further to say that targeting “the thinkingand practice of teachers and offering them sustained assistance” is even more important thanpolicy reform (p.45). In Classroom management that works book, Marzano and his co-authors[32] argue that “the teacher is probably the single most important factor affecting studentachievement” (p.1).ConclusionWorkplace trends show demand for educational and professional development (PD) preparationin using computing tools, solving problems
Paper ID #7188Development of A Mechatronics Studio Course in Mechanical EngineeringDr. Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University Dr. Biswanath Samanta is in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University at Statesboro, Ga. His expertise and research interests include broad areas of system dynamics and control, robotics, mechatronics, intelligent systems, advanced signal processing, prognostics and health manage- ment, and applications of computational intelligence in engineering and biomedicine. Dr. Samanta has developed and taught numerous courses in these areas and supervised students at both
students.Judging from observation of the students’ performance in the laboratory, the virtual assemblyenvironment shows promise as an assembly training tool. Furthermore, this framework has thepotential for being applied for industry-level training and education.References1 Amory, A. (2007). Game object model version II: a theoretical framework for educational game development. Educational Technology Research and Development, 55(1), 51-77.2 Smith, S. P. & Trenholme, D. (2009). Rapid prototyping a virtual fire drill environment using computer game technology. Fire Safety Journal, 44(4), 559-569.3 Dugdale, J., Pavard, B., Pallamin, N., el Jed, M. & Maugan, L. (2004). Emergency fire incident training in a virtual world. Proceedings of
AC 2007-1203: DEVELOPMENT OF A STANDALONE COMPUTER-AIDEDTUTORIAL TO INTEGRATE COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS INTO AMECHANICAL DESIGN CURRICULUMFernando Class-Morales, Cessna Aircraft Company Fernando Class-Morales earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez in 2002, and his M.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007. He worked as an intern for UTC – Pratt & Whitney, and is currently a Mechanical Systems Engineer at Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, KS. In his free time, Fernando enjoys playing paintball and working on obtaining his pilot license.Jim Leake, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign James Leake joined
toolkit as we tried to demonstrate basic concepts. Returning to teaching DSP at a differentinstitution after a break of 6 years, some of those old tools needed to be revised and newpossibilities that LabVIEW has to offer in this field were discovered. This paper will review ourpast experience and will focus on this additional toolkit that was developed to make LabVIEW abetter teaching tool in a DSP class. In particular, detailed descriptions of classroom activity thattakes advantage of LabVIEW’s sound capture and playback routines will be provided. Thepaper will conclude with the results of a focus group discussion with the students of the DSPclass.I. IntroductionAs computer applications have proliferated the electrical engineering curriculum, we
programs promote breadth of knowledge, team-based skills, andbusiness sense.11 Faculty need to shift from teacher-centered pedagogies to those in whichstudents become active participants in the generation of knowledge and problem solving. Thisoften equates to “learning-by-doing”, greater emphasis on early introduction of learning tools,including computational and technology applications, increased use of team projects based onindustry problems, and collaborative learning strategies.14, 15, 16We believe this approach should be familiar to any good engineer: when faced with a complextask, try to decompose the task into manageable subtasks. Instead of developing a blueprint fortotal change followed by implementing the entire blueprint into the
iLab research and he currently designs remote and virtual experiments for remote experimentation. He is a chartered engineer, a fellow of both the Computer Association of Nigeria, and Computer Professionals of Nigeria and a member of IEEE and ASEE. He has over 75 publications in Journals and Proceedings. He also jointly has two British Patents in the past. Page 23.423.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of an Operational Amplifier iLab using an Android-based Mobile Platform: Work in Progress S. O. Oyediran, K. P. Ayodele, O. B
FEA. But these more computationally intensive models wereoften associated with increasingly complex geometries, and most FEA software did not include Page 23.1246.2sophisticated tools for model construction.Parallel to the advancement of FEA software was the emerging sophistication of computer aideddrafting or design (CAD) software. Initially created as a tool to replace board drafting, CADquickly evolved from a 2D drafting tool to a 3D modeling tool capable of capturing design intentthrough parametric associations. This led many FEA users to create the geometry in the morerobust and user-friendly CAD programs then transfer the models to the FEA
computational environments are replete with many“features” that can each be leveraged for a given class of problem. However, this “high power”comes at a high price: a steep learning curve for students. A typical engineering undergraduatehas a difficult time in applying the tools of a computational environment like MATLAB in otherthan cookbook fashion unless the student has systematically developed an understanding of thecomputational environment from an integrated viewpoint.The use of MATLAB through the entire undergraduate experience can be thought of as a verticalslice through an engineering curriculum. Ideally, this vertical slice would touch all individualcourses that a student would take. The development of such a vertical slice through
-Based Learning Versus Scripted Inquiry: Better Overall Science Concept Learning and Equity Gap Reduction,” Journal of Engineering Education, 97(1), 71–85.National Academy of Sciences. (2012). A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.Roschelle, J., and Teasley, S.D. (1993). "Constructing a Joint Problem Space: The Computer as a Tool for Sharing Knowledge." In S. Lajoie (Ed.), Computers as Cognitive Tools. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Sadler, P.M., Coyle, H.P., and Schwartz, M. (2000). “Engineering Competitions in the Middle School Classroom: Key Elements in Developing Effective Design Challenges,” Journal
Efficient Use of Computational Tools in Machine Design Kyu-Jung Kim, Ph.D. & Amir Rezaei, Ph.D. College of Engineering California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CAAbstract Machine design is a required course at junior year to learn essential skills for seniordesign projects. There is a great need for comprehensive and integrated software due to itscomplicate nature of the course materials. Such tools are expected to empower students to solvemore challenging open-ended and/or integrated design problems, and to conduct design projectsfor a more rewarding experience in machine design. The Mechanical Design Toolbox hasevolved over
cycle when most of the time is used for completing the computations. TheCyclePad software, developed by the Qualitative Reasoning Group at Northwestern University incollaboration with the engineering faculty at Northwestern University and Oxford University 1, isan ideal answer. The software uses the familiar Windows interface, and runs under Windows 95or Windows NT. It is capable of analyzing both open and closed cycles for power andrefrigeration applications. The graphical user interface (GUI) of the CyclePad software is shownin Fig. 1. When CyclePad is started, it asks the user to choose whether the problem is an open orclosed cycle. Depending on the choice, the tool bar changes to display the components for anopen or closed cycle. CyclePad
Computing: The Capabilities and Risks1 AbstractWithin the computer science arena, cloud computing has become a major topic of interest.Major computing corporations tout the advantages of such systems, including high reliability,scalability, remote availability, and other advantages. Major industries employ these types ofsystems in their daily business.In the academic arena, cloud computing usage, aside from basic e-mail and web hosting, hasbeen slower to develop. Some universities have outsourced email management and other limitedadministrative services. Outside of this area, the usage of cloud computing has generally beenlimited to individual faculty members using remote services. However, with the rapid escalationin cloud computing service
higher level than those that were presented on previous tests. Students who havetaken the course when they learned the techniques of developing computational tools havereported that they were able to put these skills to use at work or in their subsequent courses. Thisapproach has the benefit of teaching marketable skills that also enhance the students'understanding of the concepts of machine design.IntroductionThe machine design course in question is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in thetopic area. The first semester is a junior-level course required for the mechanical engineeringdegree, while the second semester is a subsequent elective taken by either juniors or seniors. Thetextbook supporting both of the machine design courses
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control algorithms such as(PID ( Proportional + Integral + Derivative) and PI ( Proportional + Integral)), as well asintelligent control algorithms based on fuzzy logic. The control algorithms are developed in theSimulink graphical programming environment. Using Real-time Workshop (RTW) build tools anoptimized “C” language code is generated and compiled for real-time execution on the devicesusing a Visual C/C++ compiler, seamlessly. Appropriate software tools have also been utilized toallow remote activation of the systems. This capability allows realistic CAD (Computer AidedDesign) drawings that accurately represent the physical systems on the remote terminals toexhibit appropriate motion corresponding to the actual movement of the physical
Toolkit for Visual J++ 1.1,Windows CE Toolkit for Visual C++ 6.0, and Windows CE Toolkit for Visual J++ 6.0. Itwas found that the primary development device was only supported by the latter two packages.Additionally, Windows CE Toolkit for Visual J++ 6.0 was never released and has since beenremoved from Microsoft’s list of products. Thus, the primary software tool that was investigatedwas the Windows CE Toolkit for Visual C++ 6.0. The results of this exploration were used tocreate a time client and an FTP client for both the primary and secondary devices.We first review the growth of mobile computing and how that has affected the evolution ofH/PCs and Windows CE. Next, a discussion is presented of the software development productsthat were
Session 1560 Paper Planes: Developing Teamwork Awareness with a Manufacturing Simulation J.P. O'Connell, M.A. Shields, M.M. Mehalik, R. Jacques* University of VirginiaAbstractWe find that many students who enter UVa have not been involved in activities which requirelarger teams to function, to adjust their structure for improved efficiency and success, and toassess individual roles in the context of goal-oriented teamwork. This may be common in otheruniversities as well. Yet, this experience is most important for engineering graduates to haveworked and achieved in for
AC 2009-2278: DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE NETWORK SECURITYLABS WITH OPEN-SOURCE TOOLSArif Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology Arif Selcuk Uluagac is a Ph.D. student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA as a member of the Communications Systems Center Laboratory. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Turkish Naval Academy and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in PA, in 1997 and 2002, respectively. He is a member of IEEE, ACM, and ASEE. He is currently teaching the undergraduate level network security class as an adjunct instructor at Southern Polytechnic
Session 2793 DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTER-AIDED LEARNING TOOL TO OPTIMIZE STUDENTS’ LEARNING OF UNDERGRADUATE ELECTROMAGNETICS AT OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Khalid S. Al-Olimat, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Ohio Northern University Email: k-al-olimat@onu.eduStudents have generally found electromagnetics a difficult subject to understand and learn.Despite the publication of many textbooks in this field, each one is intended to provi de
recent tool, the LogicPD ZoomTM OMAP-L138 eXperimenter Kit, featuring Texas Instruments’ dual core SoC (ARM9 and a C6748 VLIW DSP), is an even more capable and affordable DSP development system for educators and industry engineers. While this new experimenter kit has several improvements over the TMS320C6713 DSK, the host computer-to-experimenter kit communication techniques have changed dramatically. This paper discusses the continuing evolution of the winDSK software program that was necessary to support this new system. Specifically, winDSK8 was developed to support the C6748 DSP core within the OMAP- L138 SoC using the ARM9 core as the system’s communication interface. Educators can use the OMAP
students’ collaborative and dynamic use of technology willtransform their vision of teamwork to solve problems and determine the impact of the Tablet PCin improving students’ learning.BackgroundThe institution is a small university whose mission is to empower minorities to achieve their fullpotential. Being a minority institution many students do not have the resources to purchase acomputer and this widens the digital divide. Thanks to the HP grant in 2007 computer sciencestudents became familiar with computers, Internet browsing, Internet research, and experiencedthe utility of Tablet PCs as tools for learning, keeping notes, and connecting disparate pieces ofdata so that they attained the utility of information. Having all lectures online
Paper ID #8663Engineering Vocabulary Development using an Automated Software ToolMr. Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto Chirag Variawa is an accelerated-stream Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. He earned his B.A.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering in 2009 from the same institution. He is the first Graduate Student member of the University of Toronto Governing Council elected from Engineering. His multi-disciplinary research uses principles from arti- ficial intelligence, computational linguistics, higher education and aspects of neuroscience to
Evolution of a Freshman Software Tools Class Garth E. Thomas Jr., Michael V. Minnick, Dianchen Gang Chemical and Civil Engineering Departments Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering West Virginia University Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV 25136AbstractThree years ago, the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering replaced a traditionalprogramming course for engineers with an applied software tools course. This course wasexpected to better prepare the students for later courses as well as develop skills that would beuseful in their professional careers. Students learn the basics of Excel
forward with the technological advances to develop tools that will beavailable for less than 10 dollars to make them more accessible to a larger populations around theworld [5]These hardware tools allow for the physical and digital worlds to work together, helping withphysical demonstrations of an algorithm, parallel design effort, and validation for software andhardware solutions [10]. Kafai & Burke [5] describe these interactions as a tangible dimensionfor learning and understanding CT. They also state that, “The mind-and-hand merger of thedigital and physical repositions youth as active creators rather than just consumers ofknowledge.” [5, p 109] as a response to the physical side of computing and digital technologythat we use in our
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Framework for Evaluating Simulations: Analysis of Student Developed Interactive Computer ToolsAbstractComputer simulations are used in educational setting either to teach students targeted concepts or to teachstudents how to build them. This study focuses on the later use and investigates the nature of studentteams’ simulations that were developed through a design challenge that required them to create their ownnanotechnology-based simulation tools. In this study, 30 teams’ final simulation tools were analyzedthrough a grounded theory approach to categorize the nature of the simulations. The resulting frameworkconsisted of four levels. Level 1 involves only
Session XXXX The Development of A Computer-Aided Process Planning Tool for Electronics Manufacturing Education Ismail Fidan1, Serdar Tumkor2, Russell P. Kraft 3 1 Department of Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505-USA/ 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 80191-TURKEY/ 3Center for Integrated Electronics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180-USAAbstract In the 21st century, the rapidly evolving technological developments make educatorsconstantly
AC 2010-1011: DEVELOPMENT OF A SAMPLE TUTORIAL FOR METALFORMING USING ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING TOOLSRaghu Echempati, Kettering UniversityAndy Fox, Kettering University Page 15.407.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A SAMPLE TUTORIAL FOR SHEET METAL FORMING ANALYSIS USING ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING TOOLSAbstractIn this paper, a sample tutorial has been developed using advanced CAE tools like HyperWorksand LS-Dyna. The work outlined in this paper is routinely carried by experienced engineers in anindustry environment. However, it is believed that the tutorial presented here is believed to beunique in an educational setup. Although many