higher education programs. The laboratory classesand course projects were chosen because of their importance for ET students and to limit thescope of the research.To improve learning efficiency, one must understand how the current curriculum works. Eachfaculty member designs laboratory classes and a course project to illustrate the application oftheories to a particular system or platform. Students spend significant amounts of time learningto use the system before implementing the application of the specific theories. Different coursesuse different systems, and as a result, students spend inordinate amounts of time learning these Page
manufacturing. This is supposed to help to enhance the students’understanding of complex concepts, such as automated machine tools, and the numerical controlof the motions of automated machine tools, and also help training students in these operationswithout actually working on these tools. The interest in virtual reality applications is not limitedto the United States as it is shown by Mendez et al.[7]. They describe the Gironacel project, whichis a virtual learning environment produced by the University of Girona in Spain for qualitymanagement courses within engineering schools to understand, for example, how to implementthe ISO 9001:2000 standard in a practical way. They created a virtual company, Gironacel, andexplain how this new tool was designed
AC 2010-294: A NOVEL TEACHING APPROACH FOR UNDERGRADUATES INMICRO-CONTROLLER APPLICATION COURSESYuan-Lin Chen, MingChi University of TechnologyShun-Chung Wang, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Page 15.69.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Novel Teaching Approach for Undergraduates in Micro- Controller Application CoursesAbstractThe micro-controller application technologies have become more and more important forengineering students, especially with respect to the field of Electric Engineering, in the age ofknowledge-economics. This paper presents a novel teaching approach for undergraduate studentsin the micro
capstone designs, has been the adoption of project-basedlearning models and student-centred, experiential teaching/learning mechanisms7. A widespectrum of project-based design instruction has been implemented, from case study to reverseengineering, to studio-based design, to full-scale projects tackling realistic (industry-customer) orsemi-realistic (faculty-customer) problems. An excellent review is provided by Sheppard andJenison8 (up to 1997) and Dym et al.7 (recently). These courses, which have been created overthe past two decades, demonstrate a great diversity in terms of implementing project-based,team-centred approaches. Nonetheless, they share two major features7: a) they are scheduled inone semester (or two quarters); and b) they tend to
#34625Joshua Garc´ıa Sheridan is a PhD candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research work includes evaluation of remote learning sites for radio engineeringcoursework, and his current research interests for dissertation center around teachers’ pedagogical choiceto engage in engineering activities within the K-12 system. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Collaborative Undergraduate Research Project to Develop a Remotely- Accessible, Open-source, Portable, Software Defined Radio-based Antenna Range
ahands-on project-based workshop?) is also addressed. This question can be subdivided into threeparts, (1) loss of fear caused by better understanding of AI concepts, practices, and applications,(2) acceptance caused by increased knowledge of AI and practical exercises, and (3)implementation of AI concepts and project-based exercises as course topics in teachers’ classesenabled by workshop notes, slides, videos, and a list of URLs that offer additional training.Previous Work According to the “One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence” (AI100) published inSeptember 2021 [5], during the last five years AI has gained more attention from governments,public agencies, and organizations. Thus, more than 60 countries engaged in national AI
, M. & Nagy, Z. K. (2009) Applying Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education. Journal of Engineering Education, 98(3) 283-294.5. Kanyarusoke, K. E. & Uziak, J. (2009) Spreadsheets: The ideal tool for distance learning in engineering education. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 19(2) 216-223.6. Davidovitch, L.; Parush, A. and Shtub, A. (2006) Simulation-based learning in engineering education: Performance and transfer in learning project management. Journal of Engineering Education, 95(4) 289-299. Page 26.1374.147. Koretsky, M.; Kelly, C. and Gummer, E. (2011) Student Perceptions of Learning
in theproject activity to support the question. The score of 5 indicates that the student found astrong correlation between the project activity and the question being asked. The score of3 reveals that the student observed some but not overwhelming evidence of the questionin the project activity.1. Did the ECE project stimulate your interest in the following categories? (a) Design and validation of engineering systems (b) Application of STEM concepts to solve real-world problems (c) Understand the different components used in the project activity (d) Consider electrical engineering as a career option2. Rate your contribution to the project activity in the following categories. (a) Assembly and set-up of the project (b
Paper ID #25156Systems Thinking Concepts and Applications for Engineering LeadershipDevelopmentDr. B. Michael Aucoin, Leading Edge Management, LLC B. Michael Aucoin is President of Leading Edge Management, LLC and Electrical Expert, Inc. in Col- lege Station, Texas. He earned a B.S. in Engineering from the University of New Orleans, an M.Engr. in Electrical Engineering and a D.Engr. from Texas A&M University, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Dr. Aucoin has performed research and teaching in academia and has worked in large and small organizations. He served on a Mishap Investigation Board
Paper ID #17998Students’ Conception and Application of Mechanical Equilibrium ThroughTheir SketchesMs. Nicole Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Nicole received her B.S. in Engineering Physics at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) in May 2013. She is currently working towards a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) under Professor Angus Rockett and Geoffrey Herman. Her research is a mixture between understanding defect behavior in solar cells and student learning in Materials Science. Outside of research she helps plan the Girls Learning About
Sub Code Count Teacher as Guided inquiry used to help students think critically about 28 Guide the design project they are seeking to complete Information is tailored to a students’ prior knowledge and Differentiation 26 previous application of learned material Teacher as Guide Refers to the approachable nature of faculty and staff
Paper ID #23879Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Peer AssessmentDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing.Dr. Ferry Pramudianto, North Carolina State University Dr. Ferry Pramudianto is a Senior Research Engineer at Computer
Paper ID #35708Developing a Web-based Advising Application for an Engineering ProgramDr. Mahbub K Ahmed P.E., Southern Arkansas University Dr. Mahbub Ahmed is an associate professor of engineering at Southern Arkansas University. He com- pleted his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas (El Paso) in 2008. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engi- neering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He completed his masters in Industrial engineering from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. He has worked part-time as a
Paper ID #10790An Undergraduate Course in Military Electronic Applications, aka ElectronicWarfareProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue University GENE L. HARDING is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for eleven years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and 28 years of combined active and reserve service in the United States Air Force. Page 24.176.1 c American Society for Engineering
elements make up project-basedlearning. The most general feature is having open-ended outcomes. This requires student-initiated research, student initiative, strong observational skills, and the application of knowledgein addition to the acquisition of knowledge. Team-based skills such as task and roledifferentiation are also important, along with good project management ability.Overview of Computer Engineering program curriculum at DigiPen Institute ofTechnologyAll the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department project courses includesignificant design experience to prepare students for engineering practice. Students are requiredto take eight project courses, one each semester starting in the first semester of the program. Thedegree
inembedded systems used worldwide in industry to the classroom to teach theory with new andindustry-relevant tools. An engineering education research phase explored the reasons, challenges,and motivations for considering engineering as career among both male and female electricalengineering students. Results of the research will help us better understand the experiences offemale engineering students in the Electrical Engineering Department at Qatar University. Thepurpose of this engineering education research project was to propose strategies that may helpbalance the gender gap in STEM fields and increase the representation of female students, mainlyin engineering majors in US, based on the lessons learned from Qatar University study. Thepurpose of
2005-1410 Closing the Assessment Feedback Loop: The Use of A Qualitative Evaluation Process from the Joint Hybrid-Electric Vehicle/NSF-Penn State Science Education Project Elana Chapman /Pennsylvania State University, Nicola Ferralis /Pennsylvania State University, Robin Tallon /Pennsylvania State University, Leanne Avery /Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Phil Henning /The Henning Group, LLC., William Carlsen /Pennsylvania State University, Daniel Haworth
of a national NSF innovation center (Epicenter), and leads an NSF program at Stanford on summer research experiences for high school teachers. Her industry experiences includes engineering positions at Detroit’s ”Big Three:” Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, and Chrysler Corporation. At Stanford she has served a chair of the faculty senate, and recently served as Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Title: Understanding engineering student motivating factors for job application andselectionAuthors: Angela Harris, Shannon Gilmartin, Katherine Reinders, Sheri Sheppard AbstractThere are over 100,000 engineering graduates
AC 2008-171: ENGINEERING PERSONIFIED: AN APPLICATION OF THE ONEMINUTE ENGINEERJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, user interface design, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University
Paper ID #39917Board 84: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from 2-Year to4-Year Engineering Studies (WIP)Dr. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engi- neering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he taught courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research in- volves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology
team. The studentstook on different roles each individual six-week production timeline for the instructional sciencekits.The ‘University Support Team’ (UST) rely on two resources in supporting the high school MPT.First, the ‘UST’ uses prior experience and knowledge gained from the ‘Making-the-Maker’ NSFfunded project 1, 2. Second, the ‘UST’ works with Texas A&M University’s ‘EngineeringTechnology & Industrial Distribution’ (ETID) department for the broad knowledge that isnecessary to address the application of micro-manufacturing with respect to Making practices.The ‘UST’ has supported the high school MPT in two ways. The UST first provided knowledgesupport by training workshops. MPTs are first trained in the program by attending a 4
AC 2008-210: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED SPIRAL CURRICULUM INELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGSandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy Sandra A. Yost, P.E., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she teaches in the areas of control systems, digital and analog circuits and electronics, and design. She is currently serving as Vice Chair-Programs for the ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division.Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy Mohan Krishnan, Ph.D., is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. His area of expertise is in applications of Digital Signal Processing, including
student in much the same manner as aphysical laboratory, for example, a component that is subjected to excessive power dissipation may burnout. Errors that may occur when solving a system of equations (such may occur when the values of matrixelements span many orders of magnitude) need to be dealt with in a rational manner.Previous works Many papers have been published related to the subject of virtual laboratories, applicable todiverse areas such as process engineering, electrical machinery, physics, and chemistry. For instance,Shaheen et al1 describe a remote laboratory for the process control and automation. Tanyildizi and Orhan2describe a virtual laboratory for electrical machines and have developed a virtual laboratory forsynchronous
and Engineering (CS), ControlEngineering and Robotics (CR), Electrical (Power) Engineering (EE), Electronics andTelecommunications (ET).According to official statistics, by the end of 1997, 54 529, i.e. about 20% of all students ofengineering studied in the above-listed fields at 18 State institutions controlled by the Ministryof National Education (Table 1), 4 State institutions controlled by other ministries (the Ministryof National Defense, the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Economy), and several privateinstitutions. The private institutions accounted for approximately 4% of CS, CR, EE and ETstudents. The breakdown of students and graduates of CS, CR, EE and ET by the form of studiesis shown in Table 2
studies that examine student engagement and academic resilience in engineering education. He is currently the principal investigator on two NSF-funded projects. The first project examines factors that influence academic resilience among engineering students, while the other involves the development of a diagnostic tool to identify students’ misconceptions in electrical engineering.Kun Yao (Lecturer)Adel W. Al Weshah (Lecturer) Dr. Al Weshah is a lecturer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He is also affiliated with the Engineering Education Transformational Institute (EETI). His engineering educational research interests include remote labs and
- Ion Batteries for EV Application,” SAE Paper 2008-01-1332, 2008.5. McDonald, D., “Engineering and technology education for electric vehicle development,” Proceedings of ASEE AC2010-772, 2010.6. Faulkenberry, L. and Shireen, W., “Undergraduate and graduate research project on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS) supported by Centerpoint Energy,” Proceedings of ASEE AC2010-972, 2010.7. Liao, Y., Yeh, C.P. and Sawyer, J., “Implementing an integrated learning system for hybrid vehicle technology: supporting the green transportation,” W. Aung, et al. (eds.), Innovations 2009: World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, iNEER, Vol. 10, 309-325, 2009.8. Chapman, E., Ferralis, N., Tallon, R., et al
interventions suchas showing good and bad examples.4. ConclusionsOur sophomore-level sequence of cornerstone courses in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering department at Portland State University has been under development and refinementfor five years. We have described some of the improvements implemented over the years. Wehave paid special attention to developing assessment processes that can be useful for both coursedevelopment and for program (curricular) evaluation. We believe that, even though suchassessment is not directly applicable to ABET requirements because it happens before studentsare close to graduation, it is essential to do assessment across years so that problems can beidentified and addressed. Given the project-based nature of the
largeamount of breadth would introduce EE and CpE topics earlier in the students’ course of study,enabling them to make a more well-informed choice of major.An effort to attract more students into the EE program was a “soda straw” solution to a largerissue: How can we better fit the student to the major? Figure 1 below, reprinted fromMatusovich, et. al. [1] shows a simplified view of Eccles expectancy-value theory [2]. The coursedescribed in this work aims to help students answer a question similar to the question on theright, “Do I want to earn an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree?” There are threeanswers to this question: 1) I choose Electrical Engineering. 2) I choose Computer Engineering. 3) I choose something else. Figure 1
solving skills; (2) motivating students and fostering confidence; (3) instilling anappreciation for the importance of prerequisite courses; (4) developing effective team players;(5) improving basic instrumentation and construction skills needed for the practice of ECE; (6)developing a physical intuition for electrical and mechanical systems; (7) clarifying careerchoices by learning if ECE is a good fit; (8) making students feel like part of the ECEdepartment; and (9) forming long-lasting peer support structures. Assessment results alsoreinforce the benefits of close instructor involvement, hands-on learning, and project-basedcourses. Additional details of the course are provided.NoteThis paper is based upon work supported by the National Science
studentpopulations. The first module, designed for freshman students, provides introductory-levelcontent on ethics. In contrast, the second module, targeted at senior students enrolled in thecapstone design course, offers more comprehensive coverage of ethics topics.Introductory ethics moduleSimilar to work reported by Clancy et al [11], we have opted to integrate an ethics introductorymodule into the Electrical Engineering Projects and Tools course. This one-credit laboratorycourse is typically taken by electrical engineering students in their first semester. The courseaims to introduce students to various aspects of electrical engineering, including laboratoryequipment and basic electrical circuits, through fifteen lab sessions held for over two hours