Conference Session

FPD4 -- Real-World Case Studies & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ari Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alberta Lipson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rafael Bras, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kip Hodges, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs

Laboratory at MIT. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Boston University. Her research interests include the assessment of innovations in pedagogy and the use of educational technology.Rafael Bras, Massachusetts Institute of Technology RAFAEL L. BRAS is Edward Abdun Nur Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT. Dr.Bras' undergraduate and graduate degrees are from MIT, where he joined the Faculty in 1976. He is a former Department Head and Chair of the Faculty. His research interests are in hydrology. His educational interests revolve around Terrascope, the program described in this paper.Kip Hodges, Massachusetts Institute of

Conference Session

Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Eakalak Khan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Amit Gajurel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Neil Christian Ledesma Tugadi

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #33896Building a Sense of Community for Freshman Civil Engineering StudentsMs. Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Erica Marti completed her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Master of Education from UNLV and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to graduate studies, Erica joined Teach for America and taught high school chemistry in Las Vegas. While her primary research involves water and wastewater, she has strong interests in engineering

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Vaz

processes, andmade business cases for their products based on a corporate model. The design challenges weredeveloped by the faculty, and typically fell into the category of consumer electronics.The authors decided to approach the course from a somewhat different angle, for a variety ofreasons. First, an increasing number of electrical and computer engineers spend a significantpart, or even all, of their careers outside of large corporations. Many BS graduates now startwith mid-sized or even small companies, and a significant number of engineering graduates findtheir way quickly into other fields for which engineering is useful preparation, includingmanagement, education, law, medicine, and public service. Second, in keeping with WPI’smission to

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paula Baty; Patricia Fox

knowledge then applying theknowledge to a particular career or chosen field to be both environmentally and sociallyresponsible. Initially, preparation for the overseas portion of the trip of the GO GREEN course beganwith independent student research into each German company to be visited. Presented as casestudies, the study of the German companies allowed the student to develop a generalunderstanding of the given industry. The process involved a student inventory of the industry’sproducts, services, environmental practices, policies, and practices. The case study method ofteaching encouraged critical thinking, problem solving skills, and creativity by demonstratingvaried complex solutions to environmental and financial challenges. Students

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

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International

, healthy, oceanography, computer sciences and others. The group that is involvedwith engineering education is very active and counts with a profile of many positiveachievements. Along almost 5 years the group of engineering education researchers hasdeveloped many successful innovative programs that were implemented in different universities.Some of them were in under graduation level such as:Fishing Engineering – it was a five years program, which main characteristic is the inclusion ofextra classes specially selected as aquiculture and business management and the effective workin projects. The work in projects was developed in a fishing community or in fishing caughtindustry, supervised by a professor.Computer Science Engineering – five years

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Patrick Favier, IUT Bethune, France; David Jouglet, IUT Bethune, France

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International

an Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at the IUT Bethune,University d'Artois, France. His research interests are in the topical areas of electrical drives, power electronics, and renewable energy. Dr.Favier teaches courses in power electronics and electrical drives at IUT Bethune.He served as the Department Head of Electrical Engineering at the IUT Bethune from 1997 to 2004.Currently,he is a Member of the Board of Directors of the University d'Artois. Since 1992,Dr.Favier has been serving as the Director of the Electro-Energetic Lab in the IUT Bethune. He is extensively involved in numerous university programs involving international academic collaborations.David Jouglet, IUT

Conference Session

Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Dave Kim, Washington State University Vancouver; Ken Lulay, University of Portland; John D. Lynch, Washington State University Vancouver; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

collaborators attracted close to $1M research grants to study writing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For the technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack, GFRP, nanocomposites, etc.) for automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with the focus of fatigue strength im- provement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed papers in these areas.Dr. Ken Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Study Abroad

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2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; Steven Jones, University of Alabama

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Diversity, Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

, including growing its undergraduate study abroadprogram and its research and graduate education activities. As part of these initiatives, the UAfounded its Cuba Center building on its previous success with the University of Havana.Professor Jones was appointed as a member of the Cuba Center Board, representing engineering.Given the context of 2012 (prior to the Obama Administration starting to thaw relations withCuba), the interest of both institutions in developing a relationship, and these major initiatives ofthe University of Alabama, Jones continued his efforts to develop a formal sustained program.Over the next two years, four more visits were made to Cuba and one visit to the University ofAlabama by the staff of International Office of CUJAE

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization

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International

Page 25.542.5engineering. It is the formation of engineer before to be electrical or mechanical engineer.At the end the student receives a Diploma that is also a professional title in other words theyhave also the PEE.Evaluation System of ProgramsThe National Survey of Student Performance (Enade) evaluates the performance of studentsin undergraduate courses, entering and graduating in relation to the syllabus of the courses theyare enrolled.The first application occurred in 2004 and the maximum frequency with which each area ofknowledge is assessed every three years.COPEC: Science and Education Research CouncilIts History started with an idea shared by some scientists of creating an organization to foster theresearch mainly in sciences and

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-1531: PREPARING FRESHMEN FOR FUTURE ENERGY ISSUESJonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Jonathan Rice is a Masters student in the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2006 also at UMBC, graduating Magna Cum Laude and with an Honors College certificate. His current research at UMBC involves curriculum development and outreach in the field of engineering education and he currently serves as the teaching fellow for UMBC’s Introduction to Engineering course.Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Taryn Bayles is a Professor of

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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International

Western Carolina University. Dr. Burbank is active with IEEE, SME, and TAC of ABET, and strives to bring practical engineering activities into the classroom. His current project is the development of a photonics program within the Electrical Engineering curriculum. Page 11.626.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Exporting America: First Technologies, Then Engineering Management Skills, What’s Next? - A Case Study from an Engineering Education PerspectiveAbstractThis paper presents the results of our research on the process of exportation from anengineering education

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Joshua Hewes, Northern Arizona University

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Civil Engineering

has sixteen tenure/tenure-track faculty and two full-time lecturers. In addition to themerging of departments, the combined department experienced a loss of two full-timetenure/tenure-track faculty positions and a .25 FTE loss in its lab manager position. Thedepartment hosts two ABET accredited programs in civil engineering and environmentalengineering, and an ACCE accredited construction management program. Per the fall 2009official 21-day head count, the department enrolls 537 undergraduates. It also supports a smallnumber of graduate students through the shared masters programs. The department faculty andstudents participates in many interdisciplinary educational, research and service activitiesincluding Design4Practice, Institute of

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Real-World Case Studies & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roth Elliot, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago; Phillip Jacob, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Northwestern University; Bruce Ankenman, Northwestern University; James Colgate, Northwestern University

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First-Year Programs

2006-2023: LEVERAGING REHABILITATION NEEDS INTO FRESHMANENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTSBruce Ankenman, Northwestern University Bruce Ankenman received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MS and PhD. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to his graduate work, he worked for five years as a design engineer for an automotive supplier in Ohio. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. His research interests include the statistical design and analysis of experiments. Although much of his work has been concerned with physical

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahid Behrouzi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Daniel Kuchma, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

) undergraduate classrooms when activeand collaborative instructional strategies are utilized; these are commonly referred to as inductiveteaching methods as compared to traditional lecture and discussion (deductive). However, thisdocument indicates that for more systemic change across STEM instruction, researchers need todevelop/evaluate pedagogical innovations that do not require substantial external funding ortime, and therefore can be easily adopted by other educators.1 This was one of the motivationsfor undertaking the study presented in this paper.The inquiry-based learning activities described in this paper address the necessity for engaging,student-centered experiences in the freshman civil/structural engineering curriculum with arelatively

Conference Session

A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization

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International

is seeing and being managed asbusiness, which it is and valued as a noble mission as well.These aspects lead to the fact that prepared engineering educators will certainly contribute to thesuccess of the program. So it is also very important to prepare the engineering professor05.4. The Engineering ProfessorThe initial training for teachers in higher education, in the manner as has been practiced involvesthe acquisition of skills as a researcher and production of knowledge in specific areas, because ofthe tendency for teachers to make the choice by admission to graduate programs in their areas. Itis perceived that specific knowledge of the contents are more valued in detriment of knowledgeof teaching and so research ends up getting more

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Villa, Texas A&M; Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University

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International

AC 2008-891: THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS' LIFE EXPERIENCES ON PROGRAMRETENTION. A STUDY OF FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN MEXICO.Carmen Villa, Texas A&M Carmen Villa is an Adult Education doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University. Carmen is a graduate assistant for Dr. Yvonna Lincoln and Dr. Carolyn Clark. Her research interests include underrepresented populations in higher education, cultural practices and their impact on education for Hispanic students.Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University Jennifer A. Sandlin is an assistant professor in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University, where she teaches courses focused on consumption, learning, and

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fei Yang, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan; Shilun Hao, Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

research project, the authors have worked onapplying one teaching-learning system for educational purposes. The system was created withAutodesk 3DS MAX and Visual Studio, the former being applied to form the element in theconstruction activity of the Dayanta and the latter employed as the platform application, with the3D elements embedded in it. The interactive system would ideally allow the users to study theDayanta more thoroughly than through typical learning methods, via a digital representation ofthe construction processes of the Dayanta built using the knowledge base embedded in theinteractive system.In the field of construction specifically, the authors will apply the interactive system technologyto the construction field, which allows

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Laboratory Pedagogy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #14629Scaffolding Engineering Students to Be the Problem Solvers We Want Themto BeDr. Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Renee Clark has 23 years of experience as an engineer and analyst. She currently serves as the Direc- tor of Assessment for the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and its Engineering Education Research Center (EERC), where her research focuses on assessment and evaluation of engi- neering education research projects and initiatives. She has most recently worked for Walgreens as a Sr. Data Analyst and General Motors/Delphi Automotive as a Sr. Applications

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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International

ventures, and organization expansions,engineering and engineering technology graduates need a deeper understanding of the culturaldifferences that await them1.At the University of Dayton, the Engineering Technology department has taken a two prongedapproach to creating cultural awareness and understanding in the curricula. Students interestedin expanding their knowledge of other cultures can take IET 415, Management of TechnicalOrganizations, a course specifically designed to discuss cultural management issues in today’sglobal economy. More adventurous students can participate in cultural experiences offered byeither the ETHOS or study abroad programs offered at the University of Dayton. The firstsection of this paper describes the structure of

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Jablonski Erin, Bucknell University; Buffinton Keith, Bucknell University; Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University

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International

Global and Societal ContextAbstractA 3-week study abroad program for Bucknell University engineering students was offered fivetimes between 2004 and 2009. The intent of the program was to provide an alternative forstudents who could not spend a semester or year abroad, enabling more of our students to gainsome international experience before they graduate. Students receive one course credit (4 credithours) for the program, which counts for a free elective or an engineering elective, depending ondepartment. The program was delivered in the United Kingdom in 2004 and 2006; Argentina in2007; Switzerland, Germany and France in 2008; and Norway and Sweden in 2009. Over 100students and six different faculty members have participated.This study abroad

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Mike Englert, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-48: WIRELESS LOGGERS FOR REAL-TIME DATA ACQUISITION ANDANALYSISRafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Rafic Bachnak is Professor and Coordinator of Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (A&M-CC). He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Dr. Bachnak was previously on the faculty of Franklin University and Northwestern State University.Mike Englert, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Mike Englert is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Mike graduated with a BS in Control Systems Engineering Technology

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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-123: INCORPORATING GLOBAL ISSUES INTO FRESHMANENGINEERING COURSELarry Bland, John Brown University Page 12.872.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Incorporating Global Issues into Freshman Engineering CourseAbstractThis paper documents the redesign of a freshman engineering concepts course to incorporatevarious global/intercultural issues that our students will face if they stay in an engineering career.Today’s engineering students graduate in a world that is becoming highly competitive asgeographical barriers are being eliminated, and engineering activities are truly global in nature.To remain competitive, students must develop global skills and

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Harry Koehnemann; Barbara Gannod

project has continued for two separate semesters and one summer with anindependent study student. The first effort was only mildly successful, but the customerbecame more involved in the second and the results were much better. The NSF grantpurchased a server that must be administered. New requirements are being added forSpring 04 and will be supported by an independent study student.‚ Graduate Admissions SystemOur department’s current graduate admissions process is executed with paper formsrouted between committee members, chairs, and administrative assistants. Therecommendation process requires access to various web sites to view applicantinformation, which are scanned electronically. To improve both the productivity andvisibility of

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

areexpected to be able to apply dynamics, differential equations, Fourier series, and LaplaceTransforms. The prerequisites to the course are differential equations and dynamics. To recruitcivil engineering students we emphasize that this course will give them a significant advantagefor studying structural dynamics in graduate school. This has proven to be the case, as severalcivil students have continued on to very good graduate programs in this area. Typically thecourse has 18-24 students, with a maximum of 24 based on the laboratory capacity. This pastfall there were eight civil engineering students and 14 mechanical engineering students.There are five main goals for the course:1. Derive the differential equations of motion for single and multi

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhuvaneswari Gopal, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Byrav Ramamurthy, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Prasad Edamana

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

Co-Chair. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Springer Photonic Network Communications (PNET) journal. His research areas include optical and wireless networks, peer-to-peer networks for multimedia streaming, network security and telecommunications. His research work is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA, AT&T Corporation, Agilent Tech., Ciena, HP and OPNET Inc.Dr. Prasad Edamana Dr. Prasad Edamana is an Assistant Professor working at Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M) since 2006. He did doctoral study at NIIST, Trivandrum, India during 1995-2000. Subsequent to his Ph. D. program, Dr

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: BYOE Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #16549BYOE: An Introductory Laboratory-Based Course on Switching RegulatorAnalysis and DesignProf. Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia Harry Powell is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia. After receiving a Bach- elor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in1978 he was an active research and design engineer, focusing on automation, embedded systems, remote control, and electronic/mechanical co-design techniques, holding 16 patents in these areas. Returning to academia, he earned a

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason University; Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

accreditation requirements for major engineering designexperience. The paper will also share data from the surveys of students and faculty mentors fromboth countries and recommendations for such collaboration in the future.IntroductionIn recent years, international collaborations in engineering education have become increasinglycommon, as they offer opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and global problem-solving.Several studies have emphasized the significance of such collaborations, highlighting the benefitsof diverse perspectives in tackling complex engineering challenges [1]. These partnerships oftenpromote cultural competency, teamwork across borders, and a broader understanding of globalengineering practices [1]. However, they are also

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Mitchell, Drexel University

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Architectural

” of the disciplines and muchless agreement on many of the other concepts, with several barely mentioned. Most faculty feelthat their definition of AED is the same as their school’s, but many express uncertainty about theexistence of a national definition. Similarly there is considerable agreement that more than onediscipline (Architecture, Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Construction Management) is required toconstitute AED, but there is marked disagreement about what specific ones should be included,with opinions ranging from two to all five.IntroductionDesign is what most of our graduates do   Some  of course  will work constructing other s designs  funding and approving designs  or perhaps analyzing the successes and failures of the design

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Kan Li, University of California, Irvine; Farzad Ahmadkhanlou, University of California, Irvine; Tiejun Bai, University of California, Irvine; Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

Engineering, with a concentration in Materials and Manufacturing Technology, from the University of California, Irvine with primary research focuses on the design, development and integration of microfluidic systems for biomedical applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025A Case Study: Deploying a First-year Engineering Course at a Sino-U.S. Joint Program AbroadABSTRACTA joint mechanical engineering program was established between a large R1 U.S. publicuniversity and a renowned public university in China to collaboratively educate the nextgeneration of global engineers. The U.S. institution’s curriculum was implemented at the partneruniversity, with all courses

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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International

-lead design competition, and scholarships for study abroad. Inaddition, the student-led groups run week-long activities for September orientation. Facultymembers take on a collaborative role rather than one of supervisor-subordinate.Giving students responsibility in and out of the classroom has led to significant participation inthe educational process, as well as innovative, responsible, and well-rounded students ready toaccept challenges and overcome adversity.IntroductionMcMaster University is a comprehensive research-intensive university located in Hamilton,Ontario. It prides itself on being student-centered and focused on both undergraduate andgraduate education. The Faculty of Engineering was founded 50 years ago and has anenrollment of