Conference Session

Works-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimia Moozeh, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Jennifer Lyn Farmer, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Chemical Engineering

context of the experiments by explaining related theories, utilityvalue and relevance of the experiments to the real world or engineering practice.As an example, a pre-lab module has been developed for a second year chemical engineeringexperiment involving the synthesis of the active ingredient in Aspirin. The module has fivevideos with a total duration of approximately twelve minutes. The videos explain the reactionmechanism of ester hydrolysis and acetylation, and provide a justification for procedural steps byexplaining what is happening at the molecular level. For example, it is explained why cold wateris added at one step, or why sulfuric acid is needed. Examples of various applications of some ofthe techniques and reactions are also given

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University; William Kennedy, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

communicators and, therefore, teachers must be able to: (i) engage students emotionally,(ii) demonstrating their profound mastery of the subject at hand, and (iii) present new ideas withclarity and cogency. Aristotle’s advice to contemporary college instructors might be that theyshould present real world cases that demonstrate the utility and efficacy of the material being pre-sented as well as exposing students to theory and problem-solving protocols.More contemporary learning theorists, like David Kolb10, argue that humans learn best when theyengage in learning that complements the way that the human nervous system processes experi-ence. He suggests that deep and more durable learning occurs when students are given an oppor-tunity to encounter

Conference Session

Best Zone Papers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Powell; Michael Kwinn

engineering problems related totheir disciplines. This program, known as “Academic Individual Advanced Development” orAIAD, is vital to the educational development of cadets and provides them with an opportunity toparticipate in activities beyond baseline requirements. The AIAD opportunity is designed tofacilitate interaction among cadets and military and/or civilian organizations for a three-to-fourweek period and discover the “real world” applicability of their academic endeavors here atWest Point.These experiences broaden student perspectives and provide them with practical advancededucation related to their professional responsibilities as student leaders and futurecommissioned officers. Participating organizations gain by having additional

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Maeve Drummond Oakes, CISTAR, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

commitment is more palatable for their first venture into research. At the end of those six weeks, these students may be surprised to find that they have caught the research bug and actually like it.Regardless of why it appeals, our CISTAR REM combined program provides a paid summeropportunity where participants can get the best of both worlds. Thus, the program casts a wider netfor broadening participation, bringing into the research lab those students who may not haveotherwise participated in a traditional 10-week summer research program.Critical Design Elements of CISTAR’s REM ProgramExcept for CISTAR’s requirement that NSBE SEEK accept the applicant as well as CISTAR, thetwo programs are administered separately. Thus, the focus of this paper

Conference Session

Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trishna Das, University of Minnesota-ECE; Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE; Ned Mohan, University of Minnesota

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

complete experiment environment with virtual instrument panels, and it iseasy to use. We can design the experiment interface by drag and drop.The transition from Simulink to the dSPACE real time world and back is transparent as we usethe same virtual instrument parameter sets and automated test loops10. Matlab, with itstoolboxes, is selected because it is the main software package used in many undergraduatecourses in our university. Therefore students can easily access Matlab, and most of them alreadyhave the basic programming skills needed to use the given Simulink models and to writecomputer programs when required before coming to the electric drives laboratory class.Description of Collaborative Learning Method Implemented in the Electric

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose L. Fernandez-Solis, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

curricula include exposing cross-disciplinary students to sustainability related research, science and policyprincipals, and real-world construction problems presented by industryprofessionals.From a pedagogical perspective, the development of the proposed structuredsustainable construction course would lay the foundation for additionaldepartment-specific or university-wide marketing sustainability-related courses(Sheth, J. and Parvatiyar A. 1995). Results could also be used to create anadditional sustainability focus area within the departments and develop faculty-led seminars and workshops. Continuing education courses could potentially beoffered by TAMU System units. For example, the Texas Chapters of the U.S.Green Building Council have recently

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Border

introduction of WAAS. In today’s world increased resolutiontechniques that yield high precision remain of great interest for specific tasks such as surveying,navigation and other exacting work. Additional methods used in these applications includeprecise differential GPS5 (PDGPS) and Realtime Kinematic6 (RTK).IV. GPS Receiver HardwareComponent-based (rather than stand alone systems) consumer grade GPS receiver hardwarevaries along two primary development axes: (1) the electronics and firmware used for generatinglocation estimation and (2) the user I/O interface technology. Due to the popularity of GPS,developments along both axes are quite active.There are a number of semiconductor companies that fabricate GPS receiver chipsets, theseinclude SiRF

Conference Session

Design Mental Frameworks

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Jake Fava, Siebel Center for Design; Sneha Subramanian, Siebel Center for Design

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

lab procedures… for now, I’m completely fine with just doing lab stuff… eventually [I’ll be ready], just not right now.” Suki “To be honest, don’t think that in the first few years of college, any project you do as a final project for a class is going to be super innovative and applicable to the real world.”Reasons for this attitude are varied - one student (Haru) had very little exposure to circuitdesign before college, and they explained that completing the procedural labs in theintroductory course was already difficult enough; attempting an open-ended project appearedto be a daunting challenge to them. Another student (Suki) told us that they viewed theircollege years as

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radana Dvorak, City University of Seattle ; John L. Whiteman, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

cybersecurity curriculum. The paper first reports thesuccess of delivering a cybersecurity curriculum designed based on a framework consisting ofintroducing a topic, followed by a real-life application practice lab. The authors also describe theplatform developed to support the framework. These labs were deployed outside the universityIT infrastructure and successfully supported hands-on-practice, and practical experience theindustry expects of graduates. [8]In teaching cybersecurity classes for the last two years, the authors found that students learn bestby doing hands-on exercises immediately after a security concept is introduced in the lecture.The more traditional lecture followed by a different day for labs, often with only TAs present,has shown

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schmueser Ph.D., Clemson University; Johnell Brooks, Clemson University; Shayne Kelly McConomy, Clemson University; Pierluigi Pisu, Clemson University; Andrej Ivanco; Robert Gary Prucka, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

Annual Meeting – College Industry Partnership Division Columbus, OH June 24-28, 2017AbstractThrough traditional education associated with engineering disciplines, students areexpected to become familiar with fundamental engineering design and principles througha series of engineering materials explanations, stages of assignments and class projects.The usual knowledge flow offered to engineering students is based on a step-by-stepprocess taught by faculty using text books. Design solutions to real world problems oftenrequire approaches that cannot be obtained from traditional text books, such as theformulation of meaningful ideas, setting realistic design requirements, learning to

Conference Session

Capstone Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manish Paliwal, College of New Jersey; Bijan Sepahpour, College of New Jersey

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

execution. At the School ofEngineering (SOE) of the College of New Jersey (TCNJ), the best practices for promoting seniorproject quality and evaluating quality is an ongoing process and effort and such practices arecontinuously reviewed, evaluated, and improved. The SOE's efforts and most recent approachand revisions to promote project quality and evaluation practices for capstone senior designproject activities are presented.The elements emphasized and adopted uniformly by the SOE to promote project qualityincluded: a) early involvement of the students (in junior year), b) introduce projects with real-world engineering design problems encompassing considerations of sustainability andinvestigation of design alternatives, c) multi-disciplinary

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hesham Shaalan; dulal kar; Rafic Bachnak

and microprocessor-based systems.In addition, electronic instruments such as power supplies, function generators, digitalmultimeters, and oscilloscopes must be available to allow the integration of hardwareand software in an environment that addresses real world applications. The DSLconsists of twelve workstations and supports a class of 24 students. The logic analyzersand PLD programmers will be placed in such a way that each of these units is shared bytwo workstations. The computers are networked and connected to the Internet. Detailedinformation about the major equipment follows.- Computers (OptiPlex GX270T): Pentium 4 processor, 3 GHz, 1 GB SDRAM, 19” Dell UltraSharp 1901FP, 120 GB hard drive, Ethernet 10/100, 2.4X8 DVD- RW

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas W. Fraser; Gary E. Rafe

alternatives, an increasing amount of interest is being given to UNIX on thePC desktop. We offer some of our observations on the suitability of freely-available UNIX (andUNIX-like) systems for a variety of activities commonly associated with the personal computerdomain, with particular emphasis on inter-operability across various system platforms. Includedin our discussion are the increasingly-popular Linux, which can be used on many different typesof computer hardware, FreeBSD, and Sun Microsystems’ Solaris. In addition, we discussAT&T’s U/WIN system, which provides robust traditional UNIX services, and facilitates the useof many so-called open-source applications, on personal computers running Microsoft Windows.IntroductionOur goal for this

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

ofhuman commerce and endeavors.Presently, formal education in these innovative Internet applications is lacking. Cisco, through itsonline Networking Academy offers a short overview course about the Internet of Everything(IoE) and has announced its intent to offer more online courses about the topic. However, accessis restricted to colleges that belong to the Cisco networking academy program. IBM has recentlylaunched its Internet of Things Foundation that offers business and industry partners, as well as,educational entities, development tools to implement and test out their IoT applications with thefurther ability to visually display acquired data in real time. However, as of yet, most collegesthat offer engineering technology education at the

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

instruction and real-world application. Studies show that participation incompetitions fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills [1, 2].Additionally, competitions provide opportunities for networking, exposing students to industryprofessionals and enabling them to build relationships that are instrumental in their careertrajectories [3, 4].Competitions also improve students' self-efficacy and confidence in their abilities. A study byHaidet, et al. (2014) concluded that students who participated in team-based competitionsexhibited greater confidence and competence in handling complex problems [5]. Furthermore,competitions provide a platform for students to demonstrate their talents and gain recognition,which can lead

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 1: Topics Related to Engineering - Part 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ali Sheharyar, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University; Eyad Masad

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, virtual methodsemploy computer-based techniques such as 3D animations and simulations, virtual reality andaugmented reality tools 11 .Project DescriptionIn this project, we employed a tangible training model using the augmented reality technology tosupport students in enhancing their spatial skills. Augmented reality is a technology that allowscomputer-generate imagery (text, images, 3D models etc.) to be overlaid onto a live video streamof a real-world environment 12 . In AR, the real environment is extended with information andimagery coming in real-time from the mobile phone or tablet. The AR application monitors thecamera stream constantly to detect and track the marker (or target) image. As soon as it detectsthe marker image in real-world

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; David Mongan, Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

all futurists now—practical futurists, trying to map the shortest path between today and a point not that far in the distance.”) • Silberglitt, R., P. S. Antón, D. R. Howell, and A. Wong, 2006. The Global Technology Revolution 2020, In-Depth Analyses, Technical Report, RAND National Security Division. (Reports on the results of a study that identified “technologies and applications that have the potential for significant and dominant global impacts by 2020.”) • The World Future Society, http://www.wfs.org. (The World Future Society is “an association of people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future.” Publishes the bi-monthly The Futurist.) • Toffler, A

Conference Session

ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehzabien Iqbal, The University of Toledo, OH, USA; Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of Toledo; Quamar Niyaz, Purdue University Northwest; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

process signals from a wide frequencyrange. Analytical Explanation: Following the interaction phase, students engagein the analysis stage, where they explore the underlying mechanisms of RF signalpropagation, decoding, and interpretation. This phase is designed to deepen theircomprehension of real-world applications of RF communication principles whilepromoting the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Comprehensive Assessment: The final phase involves evaluating students’ grasp ofRF communication concepts through a series of assessments. These could range fromtheoretical quizzes to practical tasks, such as optimizing signal reception or developingintrusion detection systems for wireless networks. This stage is crucial

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond L. Smith III, East Carolina University; Henry Lester, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management Division (EMD)

example, instructors might encourage students to use AI in group projects to analyze data sets, generate design solutions, or create multimedia presentations. Such activities enhance learning through practical application and prepare students for the collaborative, technology- driven work environments they will encounter post-graduation.5. Adapting Assessment Strategies. To align assessments with the capabilities afforded by AI, instructors might adopt innovative assessment strategies that focus on process and creativity rather than rote memorization or straightforward problem-solving. This could include open- ended projects where students must apply AI tools to real-world scenarios, reflective journals documenting students

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

weightratio to win the competition. In addition, students get to improve their entrepreneurial mindset byapplying Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) learning objectives on curiosityand creating value via investigating multiple truss bridge systems and selecting the superiordesign through NABC approach. The direct assessment was conducted by rubric evaluation andan anonymous survey was used for the indirect assessment of the project. The students’feedback indicated that they enjoyed the real-world application of the project and liked beingable to learn how to analyze trusses using professional software and apply their learning to anactual design.IntroductionProject-based learning (PjBL) has been widely used in engineering education

Conference Session

Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

technical and social benefits that strengthen the comprehensive training offuture engineers.Literature ReviewService-Based Learning (SBL) is an educational methodology that integrates academicinstruction with community service, allowing students to learn in real-world contexts whilemaking meaningful contributions to their communities [13]. Over the past decades, thismethodology has gained relevance in higher education, particularly in disciplines likeengineering, due to its ability to develop both technical skills and transversal competencies,such as communication, leadership, and social awareness [10-11].Numerous studies support the effectiveness of SBL in connecting academic learning withpractical application, promoting students' holistic

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory M. Dick

Session 2358 The Intranet Web: Short on Distance - Long on Education Gregory M. Dick University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractThe World Wide Web and Electronic Mail List Servers are Internet communications toolsavailable to educators at most colleges and universities. This paper is a case study of oneapplication of these tools to the education process; it represents the first step in the process oflearning how to prepare effective, Web compatible multimedia presentations.IntroductionThe Internet is a global data communications infrastructure. The use of Internet

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do”[9, 13]. Facione [2] expanded uponthis, suggesting that it is a purposeful, self-regulatory process that involves interpretation,analysis, evaluation, inference, and eventually explanation. Halpern (2014) highlights thecognitive and dispositional dimensions of critical thinking, emphasizing metacognition and theimportance of fostering critical thinking across all disciplines and contexts.The context of engineering changes the application of critical thinking to some extent. Problem-solving of complex, real-world scenarios is often tied closely to critical thinking[16, 18]. Asengineers operate in their field, they are called upon to employ structured and adaptive solutions.The application of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

real-world hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Building on initial work [1], thepresent study adds indirect assessment for both courses, previously unavailable direct assessmentin Thermodynamics, and additional data points for indirect and direct assessment in FluidMechanics.Fluid-power based modules for Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics courses were developedfor potential continued future use that utilize active and collaborative learning (ACL), problem-based learning (PBL), and entrepreneurially-minded learning (EML) techniques to teach coreBSME content while also creating awareness and engaging students in the area of fluid power.Active learning requires that students participate and discuss issues or work problems in theclassroom

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Norman, Applied Research Associates, Inc

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

developing new research, development, and applications programs supporting government and private industry in product / process design improvements based on new rapid applications software, enhanced constitutive models using multi-scale concepts, and software verification and validation based on real world applications. 2003-2007: Director, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Extension, Mississippi State University Developed and implemented strategic plan and operational concept for technology transfer of R&D products developed at Mississippi State University to Nissan, Tier-1 suppliers, and small to medium size industries in Mississippi. 2001-2003: R

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Mary Beth Burgoyne

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

stronger for female students and“inventing something new” was stronger for male students (2013). Engineering programs’student retention research done by Amelink and Meszaros indicates that female students valueconnecting with other females with a passion for engineering and participating in studentorganizations and in study groups; “females explained that it was the intrinsic benefits receivedfrom participation in such programming that served to encourage them” (2011). Both female andmale engineering students expressed frustration that it was “two years into the degree programbefore they had a chance to begin making connections between coursework and applying theknowledge they learned in entry-level classes to real-world problems” (2011).Problem

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

electrical machinery fundamentals. The course also includescomputer simulation of energy systems via use of MATLAB-Simulink SimPowerSystemsmodeling, and the simulation of vehicle applications using Vector CANoe vehicle software.The laboratory component uses several major resources. An electrical machinery laboratorysupports electrical machinery testing, single and three phase systems, and energy transfer. Aneddy-current vehicle chassis dynamometer and access to a test vehicle also enhance the vehicletesting instruction. The dynamometer controller is an industry standard control system withLabVIEW Real Time data acquisition and control software and hardware. Performanceindicators can be acquired via the dynamometer instrumentation, additional

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Stein Brunvand, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Marouane Kessentini, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

to apply the theory to solve real world problems.10 Effective teaching requireseffective teaching tools. Active learning tools complement lectures and make class delivery moreinteresting to the learners.11Case studies can be used to contextualize theoretical concepts.12 It has been shown in manystudies that the benefits of case studies are derived from their interactive nature and the shiftingof emphasis from teacher-centered to student-centered activities.9, 10, 13, 14 Manohar et. al. statethat case studies are effective educational tools for introducing real-world professional practicesinto the classroom which would help the students in identifying and solving problems, anddeveloping a perspective on knowledge application.15 The benefits

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing -2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erwin Karincic, Virginia Commonwealth University; Erdem Topsakal, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lauren Linkous, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

cyber security where it can be utilized for further discoveryof new cyber security concepts. This reduction of complexity is accomplished by providingaccess to necessary information to get started, thereby enabling users to learn by experimenting,gaining practical experience, and learning the real-world applications in an effective manner.The educational advantage of the Antenna Calculator tool is that it would provide students withaforementioned practical experience in complex RF concepts in an approachable and accessibleway as well as decrease the intimidation factor that can often accompany learning new subjectswith significant pre-requisite knowledge. This tool can be integrated into the existing curriculum,allowing students to gain a

Conference Session

NEW Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Vollaro

an opportunity to apply this newknowledge to ‘real world’ applications. As shown in Table 1 and 2, the project requirementssupport the expected outcome, which is the familiarity with the ‘language of materials science’highlighting the correct use of vocabulary and application of basic concepts. As outlined in thefollowing sections, preparation and logistics for both the instructor and the students are essentialto success of this learner-centered activity.i. Topic selectionTo engage the class, the instructor requires each student to select a topic or area of investigation Page 10.1485.3that is of interest to them personally. Often