experience for thestudent. If students find that little they will encounter little technical responsibility in their workexperience, they must then take the initiative to research topics that encompass work that is beingdone at the companies for which they work, even though they themselves may not be connectedwith that work.The student must become involved in the work experience as more than just a job but a completespectrum on what it means to be part of the company and the workforce. It is strongly suggested thatthe students utilize the materials that are provided to them before they begin work to prepare theirown outlines, checklists, collection sheets to make sure that all pertinent information is collected. Ifstudents work in situations that do
2006-800: GAME DEVELOPMENT IS MORE THAN PROGRAMMINGBruce Maxim, University of Michigan Professor Maxim is Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan -Dearborn. He has taught game design, artificial intelligence, and software engineering courses for 20 years. His current research interests include software usability, accessibility issues, and software quality assurance. Page 11.660.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Game Development is More Than ProgrammingAbstractGame development generates a great deal of excitement among undergraduate
2006-871: THREADING TOPICS AND CREATING COURSE LINKAGE AMONGCOURSES AND CURRICULAR AREASJeffrey Richardson, Purdue University Jeffrey J. Richardson is an Assistant Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University where he teaches introductory and advanced embedded microcontroller courses. At Purdue, he is active in Project Lead the Way, recruitment and retention of students, applied research and has written several conference papers related to teaching embedded microcontroller systems.John Denton, Purdue University John P. Denton is an Associate Professor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue
Paper ID #19210Starting a Rookie FIRST Robotics Competion Team: Lessons LearnedDr. Lynn A. Albers, Campbell University Dr. Lynn Albers is Founding Assistant Professor of the newly formed School of Engineering at Campbell University. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs, she believes that they complement any teaching style thereby reaching all learning styles. She earned her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University where her research spanned three colleges and focused on Engineering Education. Her passions include but are not limited to
; Manufacturing Engineering & Technology at the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, Bradley University. He received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Tunghai University, Taiwan, in 1984 and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, Alabama, in 1990. He subsequently worked as a manufacturing engineer at Lummus Co. in Columbus, Georgia until 1992 when he returned to pursue his Ph.D. degree, which he earned in 1994. In 2009, he joined Bradley after serving as Professor at Iowa State University for 15 years. Dr. Chen has three major areas of research: (1) adaptive control systems for automated machines; (2) RFID-based on-line remote lean manufacturing system monitoring system, (3
(ABET) as well as member of several national and international organizations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 EE and ME Together Again: Forging a BSE from BSEE and BSME ProgramsAbstractAn unfortunate premise is that neither the undergraduate Electrical Engineering (EE) nor theMechanical Engineering (ME) degree programs can accommodate within their curriculumsubstantive EE or ME courses. Yet there is a natural intersection between EE and ME forprofessional opportunities in the 21st century. To break this seeming impasse a program of studybetween EE and ME has been initiated as one aspect of an Interdisciplinary Engineering (BSE)degree with plans of study
Catholic University of America.Dr. Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University Dr. Hayder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at savannah State Uni- versity, GA. He received PhD in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, Canada. His research interest lies in the areas of engineering education, fluid-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, syngas and blended fuel combustion, and flow and structural simulations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Environmental Monitoring Robotic SystemAbstractRobots are being developed and utilized as a fundamental data collection tool for environmentalmonitoring to meet the standards
Paper ID #17966Leading an Effective Unit Operations Lab CourseDr. John Dee Clay, Ohio State University Dr. Clay is currently a clinical faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- neering at The Ohio State University. He received a BS in ChE from the University of Toledo in 1992 and a MS and PhD from OSU in 1994 and 1997, respectively. Since graduating from OSU, Dr. Clay has worked at Battelle, a contract research firm headquartered in Columbus, OH. Dr. Clay was an adjunct faculty member at OSU for approximately ten years before moving to the clinical faculty role in January, 2014. He has taught
professional development continued after the workshop throughmentoring and continued support of faculty efforts to develop their proposals.Participant surveys were administered evaluating the workshop conducted in June 2018and in June 2019. An analysis of participant responses to online surveys—oneadministered immediately after the workshop and another administered after the deadlinefor participants to submit their ATE grant proposals—helped to produce a picture of in-process factors, initial outcomes, and overall effects of the project thus far. Results of theworkshop evaluation survey are presented below.The 2.5-day workshop in Ohio in June 2018 was attended by 42 two-year institutionfaculty and administrator/staff participants. Participants
must integrate theirbuilding’s site, foundation, structural, heating/cooling, sustainable and electrical designs into theoverall architectural design. They learn how far architects go in the initial design of each systembefore collaborating with engineers or consultants from these and other disciplines in a projectteam.In terms of effective communication, many of the assignments include a narrative in which thestudents must communicate the intent and rationale of their design decisions. The Heating,Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) assignment is unique in that they don’t design theHVAC system for their fire station. Rather they research multiple possible options for heatingand cooling systems, differentiating between the apparatus bay
technology, and landscape architecture courses in surveying, soil mechanics, site engineering, urban hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management for over 35 years. He has research interests in urban hydrology, stormwater management, and enhancement of student learning. He is in his 16th year of service on Delaware’s Engineering Licensing Board, the DAPE Council, is the current president of DAPE Council, and has been active on several NCEES committees and chair of another during the last 15 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Developments in Professional Engineering Licensure Mobility and Recognition of International Credentials in the U.S.Abstract: With
library modules. We implement thesecommunication modules to send the commands and receive the raw data. Most of RFIDmanufacturer such as GAO and ALIEN provides the communication modules upon request or intheir websites in JAVA or C#. These modules allows the direct communication using send andreceive function. There are four primitive modules in general, connect, send receive, anddisconnect. Connect module initiates and establishes the connection from PC to RFID reader.Send module enables user to send the commands to the reader such as reading and transmissionpower level. Receive module receives a data from reader to PC. Disconnect module terminatesthe connection between PC and reader.The first step to use above modules is a physical connectivity
Paper ID #21983Bridging the Gap between Computer Engineers and Software Developers byIncorporating the PYNQ Platform into a Graduate Course on EmbeddedSystem Design Using FPGADr. Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University Chirag Parikh is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received his B.S. degree from University of Mumbai, India in 2000. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in 2003 and 2007 respectively. His research interest is in area of
Paper ID #21244Case Study: Industry-sponsored Mechanical Engineering Capstone SeniorDesign ProjectsDr. Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from the Missouri-University of Science and Technology in 1984, 1987, and 1992, respectively. Currently, he is a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is also the mechanical engi- neering capstone senior design coordinator. His research interests include heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West
make life easier for both the instructorand student, the EET Communication Simulator was developed. This is a software simulator thatcan run via any of the modern web browsers. The primary hypothesis of the research anddevelopment project was that students would learn communication principles better if they werepresented with visual representations of the complex mathematical functions and correspondingsignal representations. There were two objectives of the project: (i) create a softwarecommunication systems simulator that an instructor can utilize in a pedagogically effectivemanner, and ii) create a user-friendly learning tool for communication systems students. Severalgroups of students worked to improve the simulator over a period of two
Paper ID #22980Promoting Innovation in a Junior-level, Multidisciplinary, Electro-MechanicalDesign CourseDr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Dr. Wes Stone is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Austin, masters degree from Penn State, and PhD from Georgia Tech, all in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include manufacturing processes, quality techniques, and outdoor gear manufacturing. He also serves as the program director for Engineering Technology at WCU.Dr
Paper ID #23460Solar Energy Education at Grand Valley State UniversityDr. Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University Dr. Jiao is a Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. Her areas of interest include semiconductor device fabrication and characterization, nano- materials, nano-devices, fiber optics, and nanotechnology education. Her research activities involve inor- ganic/organic solar cells, organic light emitting diodes, and MEMs/NEMs for sensor applications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Solar
classroom method improved students’ performance, motivation, andengagement when evaluating the use of a flipped classroom in an introductory class in computerinformation technology program. In the same study, students who participated in flippedclassroom had an average on high C+ in compare to a solid C for students on the traditionalclassroom.Lee et al. [4] compared students’ learning in two sections of Mechanics of Materials using aflipped and traditional classroom methods. They concluded that students attended flippedclassroom scored 8 % higher than students attended traditional classroom after correcting forprior academic achievements and initial levels of content-specific achievements. This and otherevidence looked promising, so we concluded
,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 30. 400-411, 2014.[2] A. Parkinson, "Engineering Study Abroad Programs: Formats, Challenges, Best Practices," Online Journal for Global Engineering Education, Vol. 2: Issue 2, Article 2, 2007.[3] S. B. Sutton, D. Obst, C. Louime, J. Jones, "Developing Strategic International Partnerships: Models for Initiating and Sustaining Innovative Institutional Linkages," Sociology & Anthropology Faculty Book and Media Gallery. 21. 2011.[4] S. Segalewitz, “Seven Years of Success in Implementation of a 3 + 1 Transfer Program in Engineering Technology Between Universities in China and the Unites States”, ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, 2003.[5] D. Myszka, S
US Navy Laboratories and employment with Koch Industries. Dr. Bachnak is a registered Professional Engi- neer in the State of Texas, a senior member of IEEE and ISA, and a member of ASEE.Dr. Shashi S. Marikunte, Penn State Harrisburg Shashi S. Marikunte is an Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, Pennsylvania. He serves as the ABET Coordinator for Civil Engineering (CE) as well as Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology (SDCET) programs. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University. His research interests include high- performance cement composites, recycled materials in concrete, durability of concrete, non
Paper ID #25931Innovative Baccalaureate Degree Program in Advanced Manufacturing Sci-encesDr. Robert M. Park, Metropolitan State University of Denver Dr. Robert Park is the Lockheed Martin Endowed Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute at MSU Denver. He previously held executive and management positions at manufacturing com- panies and was a tenured professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Florida. He has published over 70 peer reviewed papers and has received over $2M in sponsored research support.Dr. Ananda Mani Paudel, Metropolitan State University of Denver Ananda Mani Paudel
, and his B.S. in Engineering Science from Northern Arizona University. His educational research interests include freshmen STEM programs and the development of Scientific Reasoning in students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work In Progress: Mastery-Based Grading in an Introduction to Circuits ClassIntroductionCircuits is often the first required course in an electrical engineering curriculum that demandsapplication of multiple concepts from prerequisite math and physics courses. This integration ofknowledge can be a challenge for many students. Effective teaching methods can enhance theoverall learning experience, increase program retention, and
Paper ID #15103Capstone Design Projects: An Emphasis on Communication, Critical Think-ing, and AnalysisDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Bayles, Ph.D., is a NTS Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical and Petroleum Engi- neering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, where she incorporates her industrial experience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering principles. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development. c American Society for Engineering
military service included two tours as an Instructor and later Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. His final military assignment was as Chief of Engineering with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Test Division at Kirtland AFB, NM. After retiring from the military, he joined the Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, where he is an Associate Professor and currently serving as Chair. His research interests include design and optimization of planar microwave circuits and devices, optimizing the design of low-noise microwave amplifiers, and
thermal sciences. According tomuch of the research it is helpful to have something visual to reinforce classroom lectures.Typically there are separate lab components to these courses with attempt to reinforce the classwork, but they do not always address the core concepts that the students are struggling with.A project is underway at Penn State Erie to develop a group of simple exercises for use in aclassroom setting which bridge the gap between traditional lectures and the accompanyinglaboratory experiences. They are intended to last the length of a lecture period, and will not justdemonstrate but also help teach the core principle involved. They will use a guided inquiryapproach to challenge student misconceptions, and to promote deeper
Paper ID #14456Sensing and Control Electronics for a Benchtop Hybrid PowertrainDr. Eric Constans, Rowan University Eric Constans is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. His research interests include engineering education, mechanical design and acoustics and vibration.Mr. Karl Dyer, Rowan University Karl Dyer is a Mechanical Engineering Technician at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in mechan- ical engineering and M.S. in electrical engineering from Rowan University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Sensing and Control Electronics for a
Paper ID #16398Analogy Methods to Address Warping and Plasticity in TorsionProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay teaches mechanics, materials, manufacturing and design at University at Buffalo He has authored a text on Pressure Vessel s and till recently was an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. His research interests are in the areas of fatigue and fracture of metals, carbon nanotubes, multi-scale material modeling and engineering education. He had a very successful industrial career with Westinghouse Electric where he directed and performed
Paper ID #14584A Building-Block Approach to Industrial Controls Laboratories Using Pro-grammable Logic ControllersProf. Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Durkin teaches courses in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology; including the capstone design and independent study projects. He serves as a Faculty Senator and earned the 2013 Outstanding Teacher Award. He has over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing experience including; design, project management, and various engineering, research and manufacturing leadership roles. He has been awarded two US patents. He is an
powered car.In Engineering Foundations, students are also introduced to a number of professional skills, suchas technical writing, communication, engineering ethics, and the engineering design process.Technical writing is covered by requiring the students to prepare laboratory reports for each ofthe four hands-on experiments. Communication is emphasized through a group presentation thatrequires the students to research one of the fourteen Grand Challenges10 identified by theNational Academy of Engineers and to present their findings to the class. Ethics is coveredduring a lecture that uses practical examples and role playing to emphasize the challenges inmaking ethical decisions in an engineering context.As mentioned previously, the Engineering
Paper ID #11305A Methodology for Restructuring Our first year Introduction To EngineeringSequence at University of Massachusetts LowellProf. jay a weitzen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Jay Weitzen is the coordinator of the first year program for the college of engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Now in his 28th year at UMass Lowell, he teaches the first year ECE cohort and has been working on curriculum models for improving engagement and motivation of first year students. His research interestes are in the performance of large wireless networks. He is Senior Member of the IEEE.Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid