pedagogical concepts to support teaching of mathematics for mathematicians, engineers and natural scientists - at the TU Berlin in 2001, as a research assistant at SFB609 in Dresden from 2002-2004, and is now part of the Team of the MuLF (Center for Multimedia in Education and Research) at the TU Berlin). In the past three years, Olivier Pfeiffer focused on the organization and coordination of the involved teams and contributed to several other eLTR related projects. He is also involved in the planning and application of future eLTR projects at the Berlin University of Technology and the local coordinator at the TU Berlin of the EMECW3 project. His research interest focuses on the
AC 2010-808: ADAPTING ASYNCHRONOUS COMPUTER-BASEDINSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING STYLESRonald Williams, University of Virginia Ronald Williams is a faculty member in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Virginia. His research interests are in digital systems, embedded computing, and engineering education.Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia Joanne Bechta Dugan is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia. Page 15.124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Adapting Asynchronous Computer-Based
, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Jay Weitzen is the Associate Department Chair for Undergraduate Affairs of the Electrical and computer Engineering Department. Now in his 32nd 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 through the use of ”personal education” devices. His research interests are in the performance of large 4G and now 5G wireless networks. He is Senior Member of the IEEE, has 2 patents and has authored over 100 papers in the literature. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching Circuits and Electronics Laboratory
, beam structural elements are often a critical design component,and it is not surprising that beam stresses and deflections are fundamental course topics inall undergraduate mechanical and civil engineering degree programs. In the MechanicalEngineering Department at RIT, students are introduced to beam bending and deflectionin a second-year strength of materials course (MECE 203). The approach is a traditionalone, starting with pure beam bending, followed with transverse loading leading to theconstruction of shear-moment diagrams. Torsion of beams of circular cross-section isalso covered. The discussion concludes with the derivation of beam deflection usingEuler-Bernoulli beam theory assuming uniform flexural rigidity. Laboratory
AC 2007-1038: COMPARING THE WALSH DOMAIN TO THE FOURIERDOMAIN WITH A LABVIEW-BASED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TOOLKITMurat Tanyel, Geneva College Murat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Geneva College. He teaches upper level electrical engineering courses. Prior to Geneva College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA from Aug. 1995 to Aug. 2003. Prior to 1995, he was at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA where he worked for the Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-on computer experiments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visiting professor at the United Arab
Paper ID #5914Introducing Calculus to the High School Curriculum: Curves, Branches andFunctionsDr. Andrew Grossfield P. E., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Throughout his career Dr. Grossfield, has combined an interest in engineering and mathematics. He earned a BSEE at the City College of New York. During the early sixties, he obtained an M.S. de- gree in mathematics at the Courant Institute of NYU at night while working full time as an engineer for aerospace/avionics companies. He studied continuum mechanics in the doctoral program at the University of Arizona. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE and MAA
Paper ID #36895Predicting Student Success in College Algebra Classes Using MachineLearningDr. Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College Dr. Zeynep Akcay Ozkan is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Queensborough Community Col- lege of the City University of New York. She received her PhD in Applied Mathematics from the joint program at New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers Universities (2014), with concentration on Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience. She also holds an MS degree in Financial Mathemat- ics from Florida State University (2009). Dr. Akcay Ozkan’s
AC 2011-1500: DEVELOPMENT OF HAPTIC VIRTUAL REALITY GAM-ING ENVIRONMENTS FOR TEACHING NANOTECHNOLOGYDavid Jackson, VCU Haptics LabDianne T.V. Pawluk, Virginia Commonwealth University Dianne Pawluk (PhD, Harvard) is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Common- wealth University. She teaches courses in the areas of computational methods, haptics and rehabilitation engineering. Her active research areas include haptic perceptual organization, the development of haptic assistive devices and methods for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and the effective use of haptics in education.(Contact: dtpawluk@vcu.edu)Dr. Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida Dr. Curtis Taylor, Ph.D. is an
Paper ID #37177On Time-based Exploration of Student Performance PredictionDr. Abdulmalek Al-Gahmi, Weber State University Dr. Abdulmalek Al-Gahmi is an assistant professor at the School of Computing Department of Weber State University. His teaching experience involves courses on object-oriented programming, full-stack web development, computer graphics, algorithms and data structures, and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New Mexico State University, M.S. in Computer Science, M.A. in Extension Education, and B.S. in Electrical Engineering.Dr. Kyle D. Feuz, Weber State University Kyle Feuz is an
AC 2007-773: ANALYZING STUDENT TEAM DIALOGUES TO GUIDE THEDESIGN OF ACTIVE LEARNING SESSIONSSteven Zemke, Gonzaga University Steven Zemke is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Gonzaga University. He teaches design classes at the sophomore, junior, and capstone level. His research pursuits are in the pedagogy of design. Steven received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a dissertation on pedagogy from the University of Idaho in 2005. Prior to teaching, Steven was a design engineer and engineering manager for 25 years.Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University Diane Zemke is a Doctoral Student in the Leadership Studies Program at Gonzaga University. Her interests include
Paper ID #43440Exploring Cybersecurity Hands-on Labs in Pervasive Computing: Design,Assessment, and ReflectionProf. Anyi Liu, Oakland University Anyi Liu received his Ph.D. degree in Information Technology from George Mason University, Virginia. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University, Michigan, USA. His research interests primarily lie at the intersection of system security, software security, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and digital forensics. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation and Michigan Space Grant
two US patents. He is an alumnus of Indiana Institute of Technology, and the University of Notre Dame; where he graduated Magna cum Laude.Dr. Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Paul Yearling Education: PhD. Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Applied Mathematics Profes- sional Engineer License Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Current Position: Associate Chair Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Director Industrial Experience Over 20 years of industrial experience initially as a Royal Naval Dockyard indentured craftsman machinist and Design Draftsman and project manager on Leander class Steam Turbine Naval frigates and diesel
reinforce what an inverse function does. Thetrigonometric functions have many different notations. Students find thisconfusing. There is an overuse of the variable “y”.The second goal of this paper is to provide examples using the actual Power Seriesformulas in calculations. This will give engineering students the hands on feel ofworking with familiar functions such as parabolas. For simplicity in computationpurposes, only the first three terms in the Power Series will be used. A fewexamples will compare the results from the formulas to the calculator obtainednumber. Hopefully this will eliminate the mystery of the above calculator buttons.They will see the actual formula has been programmed into their calculator.This paper which is written in the
will be assignedfew or no RA (or even teaching assistants) as compared to faculty at large research i e i ie . Thi blem i a iall add e ed b he Na i al Scie ce F da iExperimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This leads to the issue of s im l a - packages. In some institutions, and in some high-demand areas(chemical engineering, for example), these packages can amount to several hundred thousanddollars or more. In a non-EPSCOR state, smaller institutions are at a disadvantage. HopefullyNSF and other government agencies will develop programs that address this issue (start-uppackages) in lieu of or in addition to the programs they already have in place to help the mosttalented young faculty.6
Session 1220 Performance Comparisons of Modern Digital Signal Processing VLSI Microprocessors F. O. Simons, Jr., and A. L. Robinson High-Performance Computing and Simulation (HCS) Laboratory Electrical Engineering Department Florida A&M University and Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32316-2175Abstract - The continual and rapid evolution of modern DSPuP (Digital Signal ProcessingmicroProcessors) makes it difficult for experienced DSP analysts to keep up with
School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Food Science from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. Since 1999, she has been a faculty member in Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program, the gateway for all first- year students entering the College of Engineering. She is currently the Director of Teacher Professional Development for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE). Her research interests center on implementation and assessment of mathematical modeling problems.Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella is
several specific elements. Cooper [2] and Doyle and Barber [4] have carefullydefined the elements of homework and their relation to an optimal program. These basicelements are: A) Careful determination of the assignment elements B) Sufficient time for the student and the instructor to complete the assignment C) Collection of the finished assignment D) Evaluation of the student’s performance with quality feedback to the student E) Evaluation of the teaching performance F) Expeditious return of the evaluated assignment to the student.The first element, (A), which is the main focus of this paper, is not always given the sufficientattention it warrants. Sometimes, at the end of the class
Paper ID #10568Fatal Fall Accidents in Small Building Construction ProjectsDr. Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San AntonioMr. Harrison Pierce, Linbeck Group, LLCDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Gunhan received his PhD Degree in Civil Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Construction Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.Dr. Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio Page 24.601.1
Development of an On-Line Electronic Course in Environmentally-Sensitive Spray Applications Mike Williams1, Alvin Womac2, William Hart 2, George Grandle2 1 Graduate Assistant, 2Associate Professor The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science Department Abstract Software packages, course lesson plan topics, and a presentation format for an on-line engineering course for university credit were identified as a case study. Developmentcriteria included the use of commercial software to minimize the effort required for
, “The Technology Acceptance Model andthe World Wide Web,” Decision Support Systems, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 269–282.[12] Felder, R.M. and Spurlin, J., 2005, “Applications, Reliability, and Validity of the Index of Learning Styles,”International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 103–112.[13] Felder, R.M. and Soloman, B.A., 2001, Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire, North Carolina StateUniversity, Online at: http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/ILS–a.htm.[14] Fraser, B.J., 1981, “Test of Science Related Skills,” Australian Council for Educational Research, TheAustralian Council for Educational Research Limited: Hawthorn, Victoria.[15] van Someren, M.W., Barnard, Y.F., and Sandberg
approximately $11 per square foot, a $10,934 cost savings.5III. ResultsIn examining the different systems incorporated in the construction of the ΔT90 house in eachcase the cost has been reduced and the energy efficiency maintained. With the few changes thereis a cost savings of $ 32,850. This is a reduction in cost of $33 per square foot. This indicates tothe students the various areas that value engineering is applied. They will gain furtherknowledge as they move forward in constructing the micro houses. The results of the researchpresent to the students the necessity of examining alternative construction practices.IV. ConclusionThis paper shows how teams of students from the University’s Architecture, Engineering, andConstruction Management programs
2006-512: WORKING WITH SMALL COMPANIES IN CAMBODIA TO TEACHLEAN MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSMichael Miles, Brigham Young UniversityVal Hawks, Brigham Young University Page 11.1457.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Working with Small Companies in Cambodia to Teach Lean Manufacturing Principles to Undergraduate StudentsIntroductionTeaching lean manufacturing in the university environment is becoming more common, withmany schools in the United States offering “lean” undergraduate courses in various technologyand engineering programs. This trend is driven by companies who have implemented or aretrying to implement lean
Paper ID #26533Board 29: Creating a Virtual Reality Simulation of Plasma Etcher to Facili-tate Teaching and Practice of Dry Etching in Nanotechnology EducationDr. Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University Dr. Reza Kamali-Sarvestani is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Utah Valley University. He received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Shiraz University Iran, and M.S.E, Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2009, and 2011 respectively. He joined Utah Valley University (UVU) in 2012. He is currently working to develop a Virtual Reality course on
containers.11. References1. Wilson, J. S. (editor), Sensor Technology Handbook, pp 1, Elsevier (UK)., 2005.2. Dhananjay, G. V., Programming and Customizing AVR Microcontroller, pp 22, McGraw-Hill (USA)., 2001.3. Kwong, J., Ramadass,Y. K., Verma, N., Chandrakasan, A. P., “A 65 nm Sub-Vt Microcontroller With Integrated SRAM and Switched Capacitor DC-DC Converter”, IEEE Journal of solid-state circuits, 2009, 44, 115-126.4. Brennan, T.M., Ernst, J. M., Day, C. M., Bullock, D. M., Krogmeier, J.V., Martchouk, M., “Influence of Vertical Sensor Placement on Data Collection Efficiency from Bluetooth MAC Address Collection”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, 2009, 136, 1104-1109.5. Jasemian, Y., Nielsen, L. A
infrastructure sector prefers theBentley products. The main difference appears to be that designers prefer the terrain mappingcapabilities of Bentley whereas they prefer the verticality of AutoDesk. There still some lack ofinteroperability between these and other software provisions, though both of the companies havemade some progress in this area. It is still necessary for companies in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction community to use a variety of software to produce graphicalinformation and link this together using a program such as Navisworks.7The current state of best practice in BIM utilization to integrate all project information still relieson an array of software packages which are improving in terms of their ability to
, project management, and Cisco systems networking solutions. He holds a MBA from Wayland Baptist University. He also holds various industry certifications to include; A+, Network+, MCSE, MOUS, and CCNP.Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University Phil Lunsford received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a registered professional engineer and is currently an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University. His research interests include system simulation, telemedicine applications, and information assurance.Chip Popoviciu, Cisco Systems, Inc
Test Equipment for High School Digital Electronics Designs under Project Lead the Way Christopher R. Carroll Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Minnesota DuluthAbstractThe University of Minnesota Duluth, collaborating with Duluth high schools, is participating in“Project Lead the Way” (PLTW, http://www.pltw.org), a national program to incorporateengineering topics into high school courses. The PLTW curriculum covers several engineeringareas, one of which is digital electronics. The equipment described here supports the PLTWdigital
relate this material to human audio perception by using thesoundcard to develop an experiment which illustrates some anomaly in human hearing. We chose to implement this laboratory with a Creative Labs Inc. Soundblaster AWE-32. This cardcomes with a wide variety of software for sampling and modifying audio signals. The soundcard can also becoupled with Matlab. We typically operated the sound card with one channel driving a speaker and the otherchannel driving an electronic spectrum analyzer. Thus, students could both hear the signal and see thefrequency response. We also explored a shareware program called Cool Edit which extends some of thesampling and Fourier transform capabilities of the soundcard software4.3 K.T. Ulrich, S.A. Pearson
. Application of the universal soil lossequation in estimating relative sediment yields associated with urbanization. Seewww.tubs.com/abstract/usle_abs.htm. Abstract with program, Annual meeting of theGeological Society of America, Seattle WA.Fangmier, D.D., W.J. Elliot, S.R. Workman, R.L. Huffman and G.O. Schwab. 2006. Soiland water conservation engineering. Thompson Delmar Learning, New York, NY.Foster, G.R. 2005. Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation version 2 (RUSLE2): Sciencedocumentation. See http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=6010.Agricultural Research Service, US Dept. Agr., Washington, DC.Haan, C.T., B.J. Barfield and J.C. Hayes. 1994. Design hydrology and sedimentology forsmall catchments. Academic Press, New York, NY.McCuen, R.H
Detecting Airport Runways using Image Processing Techniques Renata Dukes, Kofi Nyarko, Jumoke Ladeji-Osias Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239 Renata.Dukes@Yahoo.Com Kofi.Nyarko@Morgan.Edu Jumoke.Ladeji-Osias@Morgan.Edu (corresponding author)RENATA DUKESReneta is a native of Baltimore, MD. She received her Bachelor of Science from MorganState University in Electrical Engineering. She is currently pursuing her Master ofEngineering in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering