Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Gopalkrishna H. Joshi, KLE Technological University; Ashok S. Shettar, KLE Technological University

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Diversity

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International

field experiences in the classroom9,and replacing historical stationary data with real-time, dynamic, and temporally and spatially variablehydrologic systems10. In the context of international engineering education, a focus on water education isimportant as a recent United Nations report projects that water demand will increase globally by 55% bythe year 2050, and with this increase in demand the world is expected to have a global water deficit of40% by 203011. Educational experiences that can give an international perspective to water, such asaccess to real-time watershed monitoring stations in the U.S. and India, would provide excellent globalexperiences for students. Therefore, another goal of this effort is to create an integrated system

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 13: Work-in-Progress Postcard Session #2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Li, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

. The outer circle represents the learning context, which consists of a low-cost, portable,programmable, and smartphone-controlled robotic arm. Figure 1: Ecological analysis of situated learning in engineering schools3.2.1. Content: For the content, this laboratory emphasizes using real-world scenarios to helpstudents gain a solid understanding of the working principles and applications of robotics. In thislaboratory, students will learn the technical knowledge and professional skills shown in Table 1.Two thematic applications of robotics, namely a healthcare environment and a construction site,will be developed to promote knowledge and skill acquisition among students. Each theme willidentify a central problem for students to solve

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

efficiency by reducing the drag but must be chosen in moderation. While ahigher aspect ratio can be theoretically advantageous, it is very possible that it will not be viable ina real-world application. Such designs that focus on higher aspect ratios can introduce structuralchallenges. It can make the wings more susceptible to bending and difficult to manufacture withinthe weight and material constraints. The areas of the horizontal, SHT, and vertical tails, SVT,combined with the other variables contribute to the overall stability and control of the aircraft.Finding a balance of these elements is key to achieving a design that maximizes the payloadcapacity and flight performance within the competition’s class guidelines

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Mechanics Applied and the Best in Five... Get Ready!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; Guillermo Alvarez

real world experiments. Using the various construction/fabrication tools in thelab to build the samples and the design spreadsheet to calculate the applicable limit states notonly aided in this research project, but further improved his knowledge of how useful these skillsare in practice. Additionally, he found it to be a satisfying experience when the designed failuretypes occurred. In his opinion, the most interesting portion of this research was the goal ofdesigning for failure. Throughout his engineering education, lessons were always taught toprevent failure, so it was a very intriguing process to purposefully desire and design for failure tooccur in the connection tests.Faculty Mentoring ExperienceThe faculty-mentored undergraduate

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Jeong Eun Ahn; Ying Tang, Rowan University

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Diversity

waterrelated careers and provide exposure to all of the opportunities [4]. The goal of WaterTalk is tohelp bring the real world data into the classroom. This can create a more real image for studentsof the processes of various water related fields. The activity also gives the students exposure todifferent forms of technology that they may not ordinarily have access to. Regardless of location,age, or physical condition, students using WaterTalk are able to remotely access the real timedata to learn [10]. We developed a remote sensing system for water quality parameters and also asensor for detecting chlorophyll that is indicative of algal blooms.The Virtual Reality Center, located off of Route 55 at the South Jersey Technology park atRowan University

Conference Session

Perspectives on Service Learning: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David C. Che, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Steve Feazel, Vision Word

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Community Engagement Division

combine it with a real life practical application. Along with the knowledge of the software, we gained insight into potential real world applications of our engineering knowledge.Another student commented8, The Wrap Rack project was very useful for Mr. Feasel and the MVNU engineering students. Mr. Feasel was able to gain a 3D model of his invention and the MVNU students were able to further their knowledge and skills in 3D modeling and printing. I learned many lessons and skills throughout the project that will be useful in my future engineering career. The Wrap Rack project was a very applicable project and I look forward to seeing the Wrap Rack in stores soon.Still another student commented9

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama; Melike Dizbay-Onat, University of South Alabama

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

alternative applications. Through thiscomprehensive approach, students will gain both fundamental research skills and practicalexperience, while working in teams to address real-world environmental challenges. In additionto research activities, the program emphasizes the development of essential skills such as ethicsand responsible conduct in research, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, technicalwriting, and teamwork. Mentorship from faculty and peers will be central to the students’growth, fostering frequent interactions that encourage creativity and innovation. The ultimategoal is to transform undergraduate students from passive learners into independent, collaborativeresearchers equipped to tackle complex environmental problems, with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

motion control in the field of mechatronics. (iii) Kinematics and Dynamics of Robotic Arms: As a foundation for robot control, multi- joint robotic systems require precise motion planning for each joint using kinematics, as well as an understanding of real-world dynamics that consider inertial forces. Achieving this requires high-precision measurement of the instantaneous movement of each joint, making rotary encoders indispensable for such systems.This overview highlights the integral role of rotary encoders in diverse educational contexts,emphasizing their importance in understanding and applying fundamental principles in controlengineering and mechatronics.[Applications in Primary and Secondary Education] Rotary

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Aiman S. Kuzmar

Technology can either be a 4 year programin which graduates are called technologists, or two-year programs which graduate technicians.The above paragraph demonstrates exactly why Statics should be different in these twoprograms. Engineering Statics should be Calculus based and students should be able to establisheverything from scratch and in all general cases. For example, they need vector analysis in 2-Dand 3-D applications, and they need to find the centroid and moment of inertia of any shapeusing integration. On the other hand, Engineering Technology is Algebra based. Students needto learn the more common and practical 2-D applications only. The 3-D real-life applications areusually handed to engineers to design. Engineering Technology students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Xiufang Chen, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees

technology, games have come a long way to be much more thanvisualization. They are interactions within immersive digital worlds that promote learningthrough authentic and engaging play. Since many of today’s students have grown up with gamesof ever increasing sophistication, infusing out-of-school literacy into a classroom settingbecomes extremely important.Motivated by these remarks, this project, as part of an NSF-IEECI grant, investigates a non-intrusive approach that infuses metacognitive strategies into fully packed ECE curricula atRowan and Tennessee State University (TSU). In particular, the pilot study designs theme-basedgames that feature metacognitive strategies and ECE fundamentals in real engineering problem-solving to replace the

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuhong Zhang, Texas Southern University; Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lawrence O Kehinde P.E., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

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Engineering Technology

the classroom. The students experienced adisconnection between theory and application of concepts. We has been tried to find a way tobridge the gap between the theory and real world for these undergraduate students4.All these facts motivated us to build a digital/anolog telecommunication laboratory with which asignificant improvement for two lab courses “ELET 311: lab of communication systems” and“CMET 417: lab of Data communication methods” will be achieved. The National InstrumentsEducational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) includes 12 of the most Page 22.457.2commonly used laboratory instruments including an

Conference Session

Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhawana Bhatta, Youngstown State University; Ghassan Salim, Youngstown State University; Vamsi Borra, Youngstown State University; Frank X. Li, Youngstown State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

system theory curriculum in many Engineering schools is limited to computer simulations, mostly because of the limited control lab equipment suppliers and modest resources. The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program’s faculty and graduate students were tasked to design a low-cost system that connects the theoretical concepts learned in class and real-world applications. This system was designed with a modular approach to develop new experiments using the existing system. The developed system is an integration of National Instrument’s (NI) LabVIEW software, NI’s myDAQ (a portable and easy-to-program low-cost data acquisition device), a DC motor with a built-in rotary encoder, and a PCB with the motor

Collection

2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; John B. Napp, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo

three Qualitative questions, as listed below.Only six students provided feedback. 1. Describe activities or assignments that were most beneficial to your learning. 2. Suggest ways(s) in which the course could be improved (if any). 3. Briefly describe what you thought was the most important thing you learned in this course.For the first question, 3 out of the 6 responses were related to the final project; “Group Labreports and the final project for the semester”, “The project was very beneficial because we gotto apply what we were learning to a real-world application”, “Labs, assignments, and Finalproject”.For the second question there was no comment related to the final project.For the last question, four out of the six comments were

Conference Session

Astronautics and Space Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Joslyn

the design for flight to 100km. If this is successful then the Academy can move on to other challenges such asactive guidance and launching scientific payloads for the DoD and other organizations.With this real-world focus, real-world funding and real-world visibility, it has becomeever more important to run the program using real-world tools. Chief among these arerigorous systems engineering processes including technical reviews. The DoD mandatesa tailored acquisition sequence for all its programs that closely follows the IEEEStandard for Application and Management of the Systems Engineering Process [1]. Thisprocess begins with requirements analysis and culminates in system deployment. Alongthe way, major milestones in the form of formal

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

responses to the two post-instruction only questions (i.e.,interest in the hands-on project and seeing real-world applications for learning achieved throughthe project) which had ratings in the upper quintile. CAEN responses showed increases inperceived understanding pre- to post-instruction but none of the differences were statisticallysignificant due to small sample size, 15 informants pre-instruction and five post-instruction. Thequery about seeing real-world applications for learning from the project had a mean of 8.2 on aten-point scale, although this is a positive occurrence rather than outcome that can bearinterpretive weight as there were only five informants. All four of the learning queries for theEECS returned statistically significant

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ian Frommer, US Coast Guard Academy; Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

student tolearn new and developing subject matter”, and that the lab course “help the student gain insightand understanding of the real world”. As indicated above, this was not our experience ingeneral. Ernst was aware that labs were not achieving their goals, pointing to symptoms such asan “apathy” in many students towards labs and a lack of resemblance between the tasks carriedout in the labs and the real world. Since linking the real world to theoretical knowledge gainedin lecture is supposed to be a goal of laboratory courses [1,2], this symptom is particularlytroubling. In the book Shop Class as Soulcraft [2], Matthew Crawford writes “…science adopted aparadoxically otherworldly ideal of how we come to know nature through mental

Conference Session

Exploration of Broad Issues and Promotion of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joseph F. Camean P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Careers inFacility Design and Construction [3]. The findings included substantial agreement among highlevel officers of academic and non-academic organizations, stating: “The overwhelming majority of the professionals interviewed agreed that a significant percentage of the members of their organizations believe that there are serious problems with the current system for educating both engineers and architects. This view was expressed by both academics and non-academics and by respondents who did not themselves necessarily agree with the idea that problems exist.”Specifically calling out, “ . . . the failure of schools to give students enough practical knowledge and instruction in solving real world problems.”and volunteering, “Two

Conference Session

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

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill M. Zande, Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center

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Ocean and Marine

. Page 22.1043.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 MATE ROV Competitions: Providing Pathways to the Ocean STEM WorkforceIntroductionThe Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center organizes international andregional underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competitions for students ingrades 5-16 from around the world. The competitions use ROVs as a platform to excite, engage,and instruct students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and demonstratehow these disciplines are applied in the real world. The competitions include mission tasks thatare based on practical problems from the ocean STEM workplace as well as

Conference Session

LEES 1: Critical Humanities and Serious Play

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Laugelli, University of Virginia

an engineer during my career. Beingcognizant of the biases and intended uses of my projects and designs is something that Idid not think I’d need to consider, but after taking this class it has made me aware ofthese especially in something as innocuous as LEGOs. I found the readings and class-wide discussions to be very helpful in reinforcing the ideas we were learning and lookingat case studies within the LEGO group allowed me to see how these concepts were usedin real-world applications, and how I can apply them myself.I found it especially interesting to learn about LEGO’s growth and development as acompany over many years. This was especially impactful because I have played with andpurchased toys my entire life and gaining deeper incite

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Hakan Gurocak

National Science Foundation through a DUE-CCLIA&I grant DUE 9950682.Bibliography1. Aylor, S., "A Look at Asynchronous Learning Network Courses as Used at Kettering University", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., 1998.2. Katz, L. et. al., "A Multimedia Based Laboratory Course for Environmental Engineering", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., 1998.3. Oglesby, D. et. al., "Statics On-Line: A Project Review", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., 1998.4. Schexnayder, C. and Wiezel, A., "Construction Education Using the World Wide Web", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., 1998.5. Allen, P. K. et. al., "The Virtual Vision Lab: A Simulated/Real Environment for Interactive Education in Robot Vision", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., 1996.6. Lyons, J. S. and McNeill, S. R., "The Design of

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Yu Yan, University of British Columbia; Carolyn Labun, University of British Columbia

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Mechanical Engineering

lecture component in order to ensure that students understood the coreengineering principles, while offering opportunities for students to identify, record, and sharetheir observations of real-world applications of those principles. Page 25.750.3AssignmentsIn this course, six assignments and one design project were given during the term. Table 1 liststhese assignments and their different focuses. Table 1: Course Assignments Assignment Concepts covered 1 Applications of mechanism, kinematic diagram, mobility 2 The Grashof condition, position vector

Collection

2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Katherine Mavrommati, California Polytechnic State University; Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jay Tyler Davis II

. Following the submission of theirreport, students were asked to select whether they Strongly Agreed, Agreed, were Neutral, Disagreed or Strongly Disagreedwith the statements listed in Table 2. Table 2. Survey statements that students were asked to indicate whether they Strongly Agreed, Agreed, were Neutral, Disagreed or Strongly Disagreed Question # Statement 1 The HMB Project helped me think about realistic scenarios that could be tested using motion analysis technology. 2 The required deliverables were possible to accomplish in the time allotted. 3 There are useful real world applications for

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajib Mallick

some real life field experience by the time theygraduate, and do not experience a “shock” at their first exposure to construction site in their job.Also, the concepts of statistical quality control, involving representative sampling, use ofstatistical methods, and interpretation of statistical analysis for decision making, can be taughtmore effectively through analysis of real time data. This can also help in closing the gap betweentheory and practice – and help in understanding the application of statistical concepts for qualitycontrol in field projects. This understanding of statistical concepts for quality control is not onlyrequired in asphalt technology, but in all aspects of civil engineering construction. If the studentslearn these

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Anthony T. Cahill, Texas A&M University; Ricardo Eusebi, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

place to ensure that students were placed into the most appropriate first coursein mathematics. Second, changes were made to the lecture/laboratory content of the first twotheoretical engineering physics courses in order to make the concepts more “real.” Specifically,the labs were changed from one hour to two hours with the second hour devoted to an interactivelecture that ties theoretical physics concepts to real-world engineering applications. The actuallaboratory portion of the course was also modified to take advantage of a new state-of-the-art,hands-on test and measurement learning system developed by faculty in the Department ofPhysics. This paper focuses on the redevelopment of the second engineering physics course onelectricity and

Conference Session

ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rujun Gao, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Cornell University; Xiaosu Guo, University of Texas at Dallas; Sami Melhem, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

-led activities each semester. He also plays clarinet as the concertmaster for the TAMU Wind Symphony and principal clarinet for the TAMU Chamber Orchestra, demonstrating his passion for both technology and the arts. Sami aspires to leverage his technical expertise to develop scalable AI solutions that address real-world challenges in education and sustainability.Dr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University Dr. Kristi J. Shryock is the Frank and Jean Raymond Foundation Inc. Endowed Associate Professor in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Affiliated Faculty in Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Craig and Galen Brown Engineering Honors

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hunter Christopher Fred, Western Kentucky University; Ryan Bennett Greenwood, Western Kentucky University; Shane Mathew Palmquist, Western Kentucky University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

principle of all numbers and for theGreeks, this meant all real numbers, finite numbers, according to Euclid (~305 BC - ~270 BC)[1]. Omnifinite numbers as well as hyperreals, which include all finite and all nonfinitenumbers, share this fundamental principle regardless of the size of the number. This idea, thatthe Greek concept of numbers is equally applicable to finite and nonfinite numbers alike, is asignificant change and departure from the well accepted work of transfinite numbers by Prof. Dr.Georg Cantor (1845-1918), who developed them more than a century ago [4,5]. However, themathematical opinions and beliefs of the authors, regarding the behavior and properties ofomnifinite numbers which are for the most part consistent with the hyperreals

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University; Scott C. Banks, Georgia Tech Research Institute

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

thecomplexity of solving this problem. Not only is SDR a somewhat complex solution, complexityincreases with an increasing number of agencies involved trying to work with each other.Testing and verification of these solutions in a real world training situation will help to measuresuccess, gain valuable feedback and create a roadmap for interoperability solutions.These issues, in concurrence with the SDR technology, standards and procedures should also bepart of any systems engineering solution. Excluding them in any analysis would be shortsightedas without these considerations, even the most technically superior solution will fail.Case Studies and Use CasesThe use case and after action reporting that best illustrates the problems in interoperability

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

training program and serve as aninstrument for the assessment of teacher outcomes that resulted from the professionaldevelopment program. Accordingly, teachers in the Medibotics program were expected to beable to demonstrate the following performance objectives:(1) Identify a real-world medical condition and formulate a mock surgical procedure related to the condition through the application of the engineering design process.(2) Select appropriate input/output (I/O) devices and LEGO components; construct a physical model; and write a software program that integrates the NXT brick for the computer-assisted surgery.(3) Illustrate the science, technology, and mathematics principles that are integrated into mock computer-assisted medical

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas; Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

website is used to host the GUI agent, the site can include other pages that broaden thenavigator’s knowledge about different aspects of the used technologies. For example, specializedarticles about RFID and its components can be posted, tutorials of the previously mentionedprogramming language can be included, detailed technical discussions can be shared, and classesabout applications of the target technology in the real world can be taught through creativeeducational ways. The result of such an environment is a powerful highly accessible learningtool that provides the user with the theoretical knowledge, the practical hands-on experience, andsolutions to technical problems.Note: This project is still under implementation and needs some time

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Xudong Yu; William White; Scott Smith; Keqin Gu; Jerry Weinberg; Cem Karacal; George L. Engel

connection between mechanical, electrical, and computingcomponents. Because of its multidisciplinary nature, the study of robotics in the classroom canbe a valuable tool for the practical, hands-on application of concepts across various engineeringand science topics.1 Furthermore, the curriculum in any specific area of study tends to narrowlyfocus students on that area, whereas real-world complex systems tend to integrate electrical,mechanical, and computing components. The study of robotics provides a medium for studentsto experience this integration and to see the interaction between the various types of systems.Its multidisciplinary nature has also relegated the study of robotics to larger research universitiesand private industrial research