Development of a Test Bench for VHDL Projects Janos L. Grantner, Paolo A. Tamayo, Ramakrishna Gottipati, and Dave Florida Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5329, USA janos.grantner@wmich.edu, p3tamayo@wmich.edu, r0gottip@wmich.edu, david.florida@wmich.eduAbstract The objective of the course Digital Design (ECE355) is to develop the skills studentsneed to design and verify digital systems using contemporary tools and devices. ECE 355 is arequired course for students
-course mod- ule focused on creativity and problem solving leadership and is currently developing a new methodology for cognition-based design. She is one of three instructors for Penn State’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Creativity, Innovation, and Change, and she is the founding director of the Problem Solving Research Group, whose 50+ collaborating members include faculty and students from several universities, as well as industrial representatives, military leaders, and corporate consultants.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette S¸enay Purzer an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is the Director of As- sessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering
of this paper is based on what anthropologists would call a multi-site,multi-scale analysis.9 This approach is based on the idea that modern, complex institutionscannot be understood through a close study of any single site, or any particular scale of analysis.Thus, it was not the State Legislature or the University of California President‟s Office, norBoelter and his faculty at UCLA that determined the course of California‟s postsecondaryeducational institutions. Nor were these institutions built through the simple aggregation of theseefforts. Rather, it was the extensive interaction between these and other constitutiveorganizations that defined the field of opportunities for remaking the California system of highereducation. Through the
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-compliantaccreditation criteria, with emphasis on changes implemented within the past year; and, finally, itprovides a description and analysis of the current draft criteria. These criteria are expected to besubmitted to ABET in the spring of 2006, published for public review during the subsequent year,and implemented for accreditation visits starting in fall of 2008.With the forthcoming ABET public review in mind, the ultimate purpose of this paper is to sharethe new draft criteria with a broader audience and to solicit feedback that will further improvethe quality, relevance, and effectiveness of these products.Background: Policy Statement 465 and the Body of KnowledgeRapid technological advancement, globalization, and ever-increasing political, social
customization, this paper points to new frontiers for delivering student-centeredlearning experiences in engineering education and beyond.IntroductionAs education becomes increasingly complex and specialized, artificial intelligence (AI) offerstools to make teaching and learning more effective, engaging, and equitable [1]. Therefore, wesee artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in education which has a large potentialto offer solutions to challenges posed by traditional, standardized instructional methods.Specifically, modern AI models offer the ability to generate new content in real-time, makingtruly adaptive learning [2] a possibility. These challenges are unique in the context ofengineering education due to the complexity and
the effect of his experiences in themakerspace when he said, “I was more excited to go to school, after I started getting involved inmaking. Even when it came to different science courses, they seemed to have more importanceto me then.” Not only do makerspaces teach valuable lessons and skills relevant to engineering,they also enhance the effectiveness of traditional classroom teaching approaches by allowingstudents to engage with classes on a deeper level, as in the case with Bryan.Reflective in CultureFor the HBCU in this study, the makerspace was used to conduct a summer bridge activity forincoming first year students. In addition to gaining exposure to hands-on projects, designing andbuilding, the students had the opportunity to engage in
research has focused on understanding how teachers support precollege students’engagement in engineering practices (Watkins et al., 2018) and the benefits of integratingengineering and engineering design in precollege classes, including improved achievement inscience, ability to engage in science and engineering practices, and increased awareness ofengineering (National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council; Katehi et al.,2009). Further, there is a national emphasis on integrating engineering, science, and computerscience practices and concepts in science classrooms (NGSS Lead States, 2013) throughinterdisciplinary curricula. However, there is not a single, agreed upon definition of what countsas interdisciplinary at the
mentoring intervention programs in higher education.Dr. Dorian Davis, Dr. Dorian Davis is the Owner of Walker Davis Consulting Group, a student success centered company assisting kindergarten-higher education leaders, corporations and organizations transform lives through academic course development, process and system improvement and professional development. Most re- cently, Dr. Davis was the Program Specialist for the ADVANCE Faculty Development grant and the Sr. IT Analyst and Designer in Information Technology Services for North Carolina A&T State University. Prior to joining higher education, she spent nearly two decades in corporate leadership and engineering working with companies and government agencies
Research Council(NRC) [4] , “...HBCUs enroll smaller percentages of African American students in S&E majorsthan do PWIs but graduate a larger percentage speaks to the efficacy of these institutions inretaining these students” [p. 156]. This fact debunks the negative message communicated aboutHBCUs only graduating the highest number of Blacks in STEM due to the high percentage ofBlacks enrolled. According to the NRC, the report highlights the effectiveness of HBCUs inincreasing participation and success of minority students. Although HBCUs face challenges suchas flat or declining enrollment because of an inability to compete with other more resourcedinstitutions with scholarship funds for prospective students or online learning opportunities
Paper ID #9578Information Visualization for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) DataMs. Chen Guo, Purdue University Chen Guo serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in CGT from the College of Technology. Since 2011 she has taught courses in Construction Graphics, Computer Graphics, Product Design, Simulation and Visualization. Her research interest includes in the area of Graphic Design, Information Visualization and Interactive Media.Dr. Yingjie Victor Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Yingjie Chen is an
lights. In other groups, the students wanted toexecute every part together. All of the groups had to revise and debug their programs however they approachedthem, however, since when they saw all of the elements combined, some aspects inevitably clashed or were notcoordinated. This led to many different discussions, from which sensors to use and how to create effects mostnaturally to trying to more effectively convey an emotion through the combination of media.The City that We Want In this project we ask the students to analyze their community and design computational projects thatexemplify their ideas about how they could improve life in their city, either by addressing a problem, augmenting anasset, or realizing a dream. We have run
instructors teaching in STEM whoperceive microaggressions shown to them as less negative and had higher rates of non-responseto the microaggressions than the faculty teaching diversity courses (Boyson, 2012). When a faculty member realizes that a microaggression has occurred, they are faced witha decision of choosing how to respond. The subtlety of microaggressions and lack of diversitytraining for most faculty, makes the decision difficult (Hernandez, Carranza, and Almeida 2010).There are few studies on the effectiveness of professional development with regard tomicroaggressions in higher education classrooms, but a study by Boyson (2012) suggests thatfaculty should respond to microaggressions and receive training on the topic. As such, our
Sooner Engineering Education Center dedicated to engineering education related initiatives and research focused on building diversity and enhancing the educational experience for all engineering students. Dr. Shehab teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in ergonomics, work methods, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Her current research is with the Research Institute for STEM Education, a multi-disciplinary research group investigating factors related to equity and diversity in engineering student populations.Dr. Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma Dr. Susan E. Walden is the founding Director of the Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE) and an associate research professor in the
𝑉𝑤𝑓 = 𝑉𝑆 + 𝑉𝐶 [3]prove the effectiveness of the EES code in determining thepower output of any type of Stirling engine. Where 𝑉𝑤𝑓 is the volume of the working fluid in 𝑚𝑚3 . In addition to the Stirling engine Senior Design project, 𝑉𝑤𝑓there is an undergraduate course at SUNY New Paltz that 𝐶𝑅 = [4]utilizes EES to teach students how to design thermal systems. 𝑉𝑐Students are required to design a Rankine system, a Where 𝐶𝑅 is the compression ratio, and the units arerefrigeration system, and an internal combustion system
culture of engineering to be more inclusive of diverse individuals and more in alignment with current research on decision-making. With a focus on qualitative research methods, she is working to better understand the ways in which undergraduate engineering students experience design and ill-structured problem solving. Her interests also include neuroscience, growth mindset, engineering ethics, and race and gender in engineering. In general, Dr. Dringenberg is always excited to learn new things and work with motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve engineering education.Prof. Annie Abell, Ohio State University Annie Abell is an Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University in the Department
retention[7], [11], [12]. Therefore, researching proactive behaviors is important for exploring how newemployees achieve successful outcomes at the workplace in order to develop trainingstrategies for their onboarding process and improve their future career success.Existing works mainly focus on new employees' proactive behaviors in the general context 1(i.e., the context includes organizations in all disciplines). However, in the context ofengineering organizations, it has not been fully explored. This study examines the actionsnewly hired engineers took during the process of organizational socialization, specifically inthe aerospace and defense (A&D
-effective 3. Moreover, shared datacan be used as an invaluable set of cases and examples for educational purposes. For example,many machine learning (ML) and data mining courses use datasets provided by the University ofCalifornia Irvine Machine Learning Repository (UCI). At the time of this writing, the UCIrepository hosts 307 datasets along with the associated documentation such as an abstract,source, a brief description of the data preparation process, details of the attributes, andpublications 4. Another widely used data repository for teaching/learning of Social Science is the Page 26.964.2Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social
, Pennsylvania.This leadership program is a key component of the development efforts offered by NGES. Inorder to continue to provide a high impact and valuable growth opportunity for those involved,the program has continued to evolve over time. The early elements of the LTP have providedinsightful trade studies on the effectiveness of specific techniques utilized within the program. Ahandful of these elements have stood the test of time while others have been replaced by moreeffective techniques in order to improve the overall experience of participants within theprogram. This rich history and adaptability has allowed the program to select the mostcompelling elements and combine them into an extremely powerful journey for those in searchof extreme leadership
ability to learn from data and improve over time, offering solutions thatwere once thought to be within the sole domain of human intellect [4]. This has led tobreakthroughs in natural language processing, image recognition, and predictive analytics,among others [5]. The concept of prompt engineering, which involves crafting inputs to elicitdesired responses from AI models, has become crucial in maximizing the efficiency andapplicability of these technologies [6]. The AI evolution has particularly impacted dataanalysis, automation of routine tasks, and decision-making processes, paving the way for itsintegration into project management.While AI has brought about numerous advancements and opportunities, it is essential toacknowledge the risks
community'schallenges and the collaborative strategies employed to address them. It builds on existingstudies by demonstrating how participatory design processes can enhance the effectiveness andequity of flood mitigation efforts in underserved communities (Ismael et al., 2024). Additionally,it highlights the critical role of academic and professional partnerships in bridging gaps betweentechnical solutions and community priorities. By doing so, this work provides a replicableframework for integrating environmental justice principles into climate adaptation initiatives.2.0 Background2.1 Climate change challenges in VirginiaVirginia is at the forefront of climate-related challenges, with its coastal regions experiencingsome of the most pronounced effects of
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staff peddled individualized“tips and coping techniques” in the face of what are fundamentally structural problems in whocares – and who is asked to care.Concluding provocationsCare can feel like a difficult concept to critique, given that it encompasses values and aspirationsthat many of us hold dear. Of course students should experience more caring campusenvironments. Of course engineers should care that their work improves the lives of others.Paraphrasing Strathern’s [40] call to critically appraise ethical concepts we hold dear, we haveadvocated for acknowledging the need for care “while being critical of the kind of socialprocesses it often seems to put in train” (pg. 14). Putting social science research on care intoconversation with
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. I. INTRODUCTION Exhaustive designs using EDA tools of GaAs based monolithic integrated Power Amplifiers (PA),with Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MESFET’s), and GaN based High Electron MobilityTransistors (HEMT’s) play an important role in Microwave amplifier applications for 5G operation.Recently, the performance of these GaN based devices has been improved significantly for RF applicationsdeployable in next generation devices such as Front End modules of mobile communication systems. Inorder to increase the small signal gain of the amplifiers, a multi stage configuration has been employed.However, complexity of the circuit increases significantly as the number of amplifier stages increase [1].For example, by
design teams is ongoing. Thesethemes will help to understand how students view the impact that they can have as futureengineers. Redesigning curricula and analyzing recruitment techniques to encompass particularthemes may help to attract and retain more students in engineering. In this study, groups that hadan equal number of males and females were more likely to design a socially conscious projectthan groups that were mostly male or mostly female.IntroductionFreshmen engineering students at Louisiana Tech University take a series of three engineeringproblem solving courses as part of the Living with the Lab experience [1]. The third courseculminates in an open-ended design project. Students spend about five weeks selecting,designing, and
undergraduate engineering, learning analytics approaches to improve educational practices and policies, interdisciplinary teaching and learn- ing, organizational change in colleges and universities, and international issues in higher education.Dr. Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin Maura Borrego is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as a Program Director at the National Science Foun- dation and an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award
academic Center inFebruary 2009. At that time, the underlying foundation for ProSTAR’s professional educationactivities was a Master of Science degree with a primary focus in technology leadership andinnovation skills including tools for process improvement and quality management.In addition, this program incorporated other innovations beyond its delivery system, scheduleand fee structure. To be consistent with its goal of developing practical skills and knowledgeimmediately, or at least quickly, applicable to business and industry, its plan of study [3]incorporates a base of essential core studies, flexible and easily tailored courses to insurerelevance to emerging technologies, and a guided, industry focused applied research anddevelopment
PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His main re- search interests include global/comparative/international engineering education, engineering education policy, and engineering ethics. He received his BS degree in material sciences and engineering and first PhD degree in philosophy of science and technology (engineering ethics) both from Dalian University of Technology, China. His first PhD dissertation on improving the practical effectiveness of engineering ethics that draws on theories in hermeneutics, practical philosophy, and discourse ethics has recently been awarded the ”Outstanding Dissertation Award” in Liaoning Province, China.Jian Yuan, Beihang University Jian YUAN is a
, mechanical integration and modifications, electricalintegration and wiring, design, measurements and instrumentation, welding and aluminumcasting etc. There is currently a hiring process to improve and extend the project due tograduation of senior students. Due to budget considerations students involved in this projectworked either voluntary or enrolling an independent study course. Student feedbacks are verypositive. Especially graduating students commented that why they were not given such extensiveprojects for especially student cannot get internship opportunity. It is planned to offer extensiveprojects on the campus for students who are willing to do internship on campus in near future.Students involved in the project experienced structured