Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raluca Rosca, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

2006-2030: LEARNING MATLAB - JUST-IN-TIME OR FRESHMAN YEAR?Raluca Rosca, University of Florida Dr. RALUCA IOANA ROSCA is presently an Algoritm Engineer with Honeywell Garrett Romania. When writing this paper, she was a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept. at Univ. of Florida (UF), holding a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from UF. Her research interests are in applied mathematics, solid mechanics, methods for design against uncertainty and engineering education. Address: C Radulescu Motru #16, Bl 21, Apt 166, Bucuresti 04365,Romania; e-mail: rarosca@ufl.edu

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students were already clustered in the same sections of ET 111 and the FIG for retention purposes. In the designated section of ET 111, we began to provide guidance directed toward the specific majors, possible associate degrees and Page 12.417.8 minors. In ET 111, students learn the importance of course planning and the details of the FAP educational road map. Interested students carefully select a sequence of course electives that complement other required courses by the major. Initiating this activity during the first year is preferable due to the high credit load required by ET programs.3. ADVISE STUDENTS

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Wilhelm, University of Virginia; Benjamin Kidd, University of Virginia; P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

2006-1362: THE SHOW MUST GO ON - REFLECTIONS ON THE PURSUIT OFENGINEERING THROUGH INTER-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN CHALLENGESBenjamin Kidd, University of Virginia Benjamin holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Virginia. His current research involves a project called "ecoMOD", a collaborative effort between the University's Engineering and Architecture schools to design and build energy efficient affordable housing. Benjamin is also the recipient of the 2004-2005 Outstanding GTA Award for the Electrical Engineering Department, and a recipient of the All-University Teaching Assistant Award. His interests include Amateur Radio (Call sign KG4EIF), stage lighting, pyrotechnics

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Central Connecticut State University; Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-1671: HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING IN CLASSROOMENVIRONMENTFarid Farahmand, Central Connecticut State University F. Farahmand is currently with the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology department at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT. He is a recent Ph.D. graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has several years of teaching and industry experience combined with research background in optical and sensor networks.Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University V. Rajaravivarma is currently with the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology department at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT. Previously, he was with

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curriculum Components

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Koehnemann, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

2006-1761: ADDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES TO THESOFTWARE CURRICULUMHarry Koehnemann, Arizona State University Dr. Harry Koehnemann is an Associate Professor in the Division of Computing Studies at Arizona State University where he performs teaching and research in the areas of distributed software systems, software process, and modeling software-intensive systems. Prior to joining ASU in 2001, Harry worked several years as a software architect and software developer on software systems ranging from large enterprise applications to embedded control systems. Harry has also provided training and consulting services in software tools and technologies, software modeling, and software

Conference Session

Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Waters, U.S. Naval Academy; Randy Broussard, U.S. Naval Academy; Jenelle Piepmeier, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

student projects in wave tank and natural waterenvironments are presented.BackgroundMeasuring the shape of the water surface can be achieved with a variety of sensors. Asreviewed in Jähne et al1, research efforts to use stereo images of the ocean surface havebeen conducted for a century. A commonly referred to effort by Cox and Munk2 usedoptical techniques to measure wave slopes based on sun glint. Obviously, computer-based processing of images has only been possible in recent years.Pos et al3discuss techniques used for stereo measurements of wave heights and patternsfor model harbor wave basins. Techniques include seeding the water with solutes andprojecting a structured lighting pattern onto the water. All imaging was done at night toreduce the

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

has conducted research in bioadhesion; she is currently studying development of integrated approaches to using computation tools to support technical problem solving throughout the curriculum. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation, is an ABET IDEAL Scholar, and is a member of the ABET Board. She leads the assessment and evaluation efforts in her program. Page 12.548.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Direct Assessment MeasuresIntroduction Engineering programs have recently completed or are in the process of preparing for

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-189: ENGINEERING LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS – ANINTEGRATED APPROACH OF TEACHING THE INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING COURSEAtin Sinha, Albany State University Atin Sinha is the Regents Engineering Professor and Coordinator of the Engineering Program at Albany State University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute in 1984. He had worked in aeronautical research and industry (National Aerospace Laboratory-India, Learjet, Allied-Signal) for 12 years before moving to academia in 1990. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma. Currently, he is engaged in motivating undergraduate students in inquiry based learning through

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

week of January, and it takes theform of email to the RHIT community and an advertisement in the local newspaper. Individualssubmitting projects for consideration must also include a client contact who is willing to workwith the students. Projects are vetted for inclusion in the course based on appropriate level ofwork involved. Typically, a total of 10 or 11 different projects are required for the class. Usuallythere are 40 to 50 first-year students majoring in civil engineering. The projects are assigned toteams consisting of four or five students by the first week of the spring quarter. The teams havean initial meeting with their client and faculty mentor to define the scope of the project.Thereafter, each team is required to have weekly

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech; David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, New York, in 1988, 1989, and 1993, respectively. Prof. Bøhn’s research centers about geometric modeling, software engineering, and the engineering design process in a global context.Dr. David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Dixon currently serves as a Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical and Biological Engi- neering Department at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the Technical University Darmstadt in Darmstadt, Germany during the 2009-2010 year. He is a member of ASEE and AICHE and has an active interest in improving engineer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Justin Adam Cartwright, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

/Champaign under the direction of Prof. Nick Holonyak, Jr. Her areas of research include design of optoelectronic materials, devices, and systems; optical spectroscopy; high heat load packaging; and electrical engineering pedagogy.Mr. Justin Adam Cartwright, Virginia Tech Page 23.842.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Lab-in-a-Box: Strategies to Teach Online Lab Courses While MaintainingCourse Learning Objectives and OutcomesThe Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech has institutedseveral nontraditional on-campus laboratory courses during the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Cooley

workload typically associated with this progression include assigningstudents the task of researching rated performance rather than relying on theoretical analysis, andapplying order-of-magnitude approximations based on published component specifications forpower consumption and efficiency.The Experimental ProgressionAn initial experiment that explores the basics of the overall system would be to measure delta T asa function of air flow rate using the flap-door, with delta T being the difference between computerinlet and power supply outlet temperatures. Adjustment or modification of other parameterswithin the computer is therefore not necessary and would likely confuse this most-basic analysis.Students should conclude with the fact that delta T

Conference Session

Student Chapters - Formulas for Success

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Evans

after solicitation letters have been mailed, or as part ofthe effort to develop a potential client list. Visit local community centers, schools, nonprofitclubs, camps, old-age homes, etc. to develop ideas for projects. Meet with local communityleaders and representatives to help generate ideas and enthusiasm for the work you propose. Itwill also be necessary to visit specific project sites as you develop a short-list of candidate projectsthat seem initially to fit your objectives and selection criteria. Projects often look very differenton site (some look better, some worse) than they appear on paper. Carefully evaluate commuteoptions for student volunteers. Is the site on a bus or train line or is safe parking available for

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Maxwell; James Johnson

specific degree fields were: IndustrialEngineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology,Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, ArchitecturalEngineering Technology, and Automation Robotics. These degree areas were submitted to TACof ABET for accreditation and were in fact accredited.Over time, the educational needs of the local community changed. The Institute saw thesechanges occurring and attempted to respond. Initially the response was by changing andupgrading their courses and respective course contents. Gradually, at the request of industry, theactual degree was changed. At Nashville Tech a good example of this was the combining of theMechanical Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Mathematics in the Transition

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Cairns; Donna Farrior; Shirley Pomeranz

whowas stationed at Bletchley Park, England, during World War II.We begin and end our academy with a session for participants and parents. The initial meeting,the first evening of the academy, gives an overview of our activities and explains to students andparents our expectations for both of them. Parents are told when and where to pick up theirdaughters and how to communicate with them during the academy. We ask parents to refrainfrom calling and visiting during the academy. We give the parents handouts with all thisinformation and also the web site address where they will be able to view a daily journal withphotos of the academy. Students are given notebooks with our daily schedule, rosters ofparticipants, some course handouts, and the rules

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wafeek Wahby

, students mayundergo painful experiences, or even quit the discipline altogether.Architectural Drafting and Blueprint Reading courses, however, need not be such anobstacle. Indeed, they can be made easy for many students through the innovative use ofMicrosoft PowerPoint software capabilities to create effective animated multimediagraphical presentations. In fact, preparing PowerPoint slides for Architectural Draftingand Blueprint Reading courses was initiated, in the first place, to meet the individual needsof undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University as they learn concepts that requirespecial visualization skills.Exploring new multimedia instructional methods is vital as they can add important aspectsto the cognitive abilities and

Conference Session

Computers in ME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Goulet

, American Society for Engineering Education Double, theta2 As Double) As Double diff = (a2 + a1) /2* (theta2 - theta1) - (w2 + w1) /2* (w2 - w1) End FunctionExcel worksheets with custom functions and macros were designed by students to predictprojectile range as a function of user-defined values for counterpoise, lever and projectile masses,critical lever dimensions, coefficients of friction, and initial angular position.Assessment of the Design ProposalsRoughly half of the students submitted satisfactory individual design proposals on their firstsubmittal. All but one of the remaining students satisfied the content requirements on their secondsubmittal. Unexpectedly

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kendrick Aung

dynamics.The partial differential equations (PDE) for the conservation of mass, momentum, and energywere derived in class and the physical meaning of each term in the equations were explained.The instructor presented both differential and finite volume forms of the governing equations andtheir applications. The classroom discussions emphasized on the differences between diffusive,convective, and source terms in the governing PDE and the effects of these terms on the solutionprocedure of the PDE. The general behavior of the PDEs and their solution methods werediscussed based on the mathematical classifications of the governing equations as elliptic,parabolic, or hyperbolic equation. The importance of boundary and initial conditions in solvingeach type

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Anderson; Ronald Bucinell

mechanics courses.Additionally, these courses include design projects that narrowly focus on the material beingcovered. Design projects help to reinforce the need for theory and help to motivate students tostudy the material. The design project is introduced early and lecture examples often involve theproject.Laboratory Experiences in MechanicsThe laboratory portion of this course isused to reinforce the theory beingtaught in the lecture portion of thecourse and to build the studentsphysical intuition. Physical intuition,or a feel for the physical world, iscritical to the synthesis portion of thedesign cycle. Students initially findengineering mechanicscounterintuitive; it is imperative thattheir engineering education expandstheir physical

Conference Session

Partnerships in IE Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Edmund Goll; Andrea Wittchen; E. Zimmers; Gregory Tonkay

“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”• Discuss team leadership dynamics.• Each team working separately develops business idea and detailed design of operational processes. The teamwork process through the project teaches team problem-solving and encourages the student to practice leadership skills.Sessions 7-9 (Week 3)• Students learn techniques of economic business case development (economic cost analysis, time value of money, initial principles of Monte Carlo analysis). Students participate in the Monte Carlo simulation of an assembly line to determine

Conference Session

Innovative Hands-On Projects and Labs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kyle D. Lutes; William Szaroletta

increasingly experiencing student privacy issues and is one focus of Purdue University’s Officeof the Provost.Mechanics Laboratory Report Submission and Raw Data Dissemination: The “New Way”Given the handling problems associated with large stacks of submitted laboratory reports,electronic submission of laboratory reports was initiated in Fall 2002 for MET 211. The authorpopulated the course with students on an individual basis while looking at digital photographs ofthat particular student, as a memorization aid. During the course, ten laboratory projects wererequired to be submitted in this manner and they are shown in Figure 1 below. This is the screenthat the student “sees” when logged onto WebCT™. It is estimated by the authors that theaverage

Conference Session

The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Carlos Morales

a. Learner model is loaded b. Summary of available lessons are loaded 2. Student selects lesson and step to start from a. Specific lesson model is loaded b. Interaction model is set to initial values 3. Iterate though steps a. Interaction model is queried for appropriate video to use b. Video is displayed at resolution appropriate for receiving device 4. Randomly insert embedded question 5. Compare to performance to threshold a. Performance is classified into success or failure for current objective. b. Video for sub-objectives is ignored, offered, or forced upon the learner dependent on their

Conference Session

Societal Contexts of Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Salim Elwazani

Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education 1. Incipient engagement education is required. Students in all disciplines complete this requirement for graduation. 2. Operative engagement education is recommended (elective) with an eye of making it eventually required, as applicable. For example, civil or architectural engineering departments might find it appropriate to require the course for their students, or better yet to share a parallel course specially tailored to their interconnected specialties. 3. Professional engagement education is an appropriate initiative only under very special circumstances. More fitting

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Saint Thomas; Colton Thomas Altobell, Camp Olson YMCA

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

electricity?Did you know that there is legislation that will require light bulbs to meet an efficiency standardand most incandescent bulbs will not be able to meet the requirement?Lessons LearnedThe exercise exceeded the expectations of the authors and was considered a great success notonly based on the number of participants but also the enthusiasm and curiosity displayed. It isjudged that over 90% of the campers and staff present took part. At one point one of the fatherseven asked if the authors knew of a similar apparatus in his town as he was interested in seeing itused at his children’s parties.There were many lessons learned from this initial trial with the human-powered lightsdemonstration. Future use of the generator will incorporate clamps

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark D. Shaver P.E., Pittsburg State University; James A. Lookadoo P.E., Pittsburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3101: EVALUATION OF DIRECT ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN ELEC-TRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProf. Clark D. Shaver P.E., Pittsburg State University Clark D. Shaver, P.E., currently serves as a professor in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Pittsburg State University. Shaver received his master’s of science and bachelor’s of science, both in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University. Shaver has worked as an Automation Engineer and as a Motor Design Engineer. Currently, his research is focused on speaker authentication systems. Shaver is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Oklahoma.Dr. James A. Lookadoo P.E., Pittsburg State University James Lookadoo serves as the Program

Conference Session

FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andria Costello Staniec, Syracuse University; Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

attended than theCalculus I PLSGs although advertising and awareness of the sessions were mentioned aspossible reasons. It is interesting to note that the Calculus I instructor seemed more proactive inencouraging her students to attend a PLSG than did the pre-Calculus instructor and couldaccount for at least part of our observation.SummaryOverall, our initial results are surprising, promising, and provide us with some directions forfuture work. One of the most surprising results of our pilot was the overall low participation inthe pre-Calculus PLSGs but satisfactory participation in the Calculus I PLSGs. We anticipatedthat students would take advantage of the flexible nature of the PLSGs and move in and out ofdifferent sessions based on their

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Farahzad Behi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4304: INSPIRING INTEREST IN STEM THROUGH SUMMERROBOTICS CAMPProf. Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Richard S. Stansbury is an Associate Professor computer engineering and computer science in the Depart- ment of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity, Daytona Beach, Fla. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, data structures and algorithms, and the capstone senior design course. His research interests include unmanned aircraft, mobile robotics, and applied artificial intelligence.Prof. Farahzad Behi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University; Zhi Ge, Shandong University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

discussed in the literature2, many definitions of BIM are available in research and practicedepending on how people use it. Probably the most popular definition is that BIM is “a model-based technology linked with a database of project information” (American Institute ofArchitects) 3. One can easily understand and relate BIM to a once popular technology of Object-oriented CAD 4, which provided much project information with 3D models and allowed users tovisualize the project before it is actually built. A new industry standard called National Standardfor Building Information Modeling (NBIMS), developed by the National Institute of BuildingSciences (NIBS), “allows all the users of building information models to be able to easily utilizethe

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Q. Gardner, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Teaching Associate Professor and the Assistant Department Head of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at CSM. My primary research focus is in pedagogy, specifically in utilizing tablets and other technology and different teaching methods to increase student engagement and reduce/eliminate lecturing in the classroom. She likes to play with her kids, play racquetball, run, bike, swim, and play pool in her free time.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of MinesProf. Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Page 25.826.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David J. Elton, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

challenge, others found that “the time zone difference wasn’t too difficult to manage.” Difficulty in getting in touch with students from the Multiple platforms (e.g., email, partner university was mentioned by most students. Skype, Facebook, phone) were Specifically, initiating contact in a timely manner via attempted. All have benefits Facebook was not effective given that many students and drawbacks. took several days to respond to “friend requests.” We collaborated more and it was smoother. Having 2 Alignment of course content weeks to complete it was better. However, it was and calendar