Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinru Liu, School of ECEE, SenSIP Center, Arizona State University; Jayaraman J. Thiagarajan, Arizona State University; Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University, School of ECEE, SenSIP Center; Karthikeyan Natesan Ramamurthy, Arizona State University; Shuang Hu, Arizona State University; Mahesh K. Banavar, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

, video, radar, sonar, biomedical and seismic data. Inundergraduate engineering education signal processing courses involve complexmathematical concepts and in some cases students have difficulty making the connections toreal-world problems and applications. Although several software components and webcourses have been designed for education, they are expensive and often lack interactivecapabilities. To address these problems, a web-based, platform-independent simulationenvironment, Java-DSP (J-DSP), has been developed at Arizona State University. This visualprogramming software enables users to perform online signal processing calculations and Page

Conference Session

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA P.E. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

: a. Develop specific courses or modules dedicated to AI in construction management. Topics can include AI applications in project scheduling, risk assessment, supply chain optimization, and predictive analytics[8]. b. Cover fundamental AI concepts, including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision, while also emphasizing their relevance to construction management [7].2. Guest Lecturers and Industry Experts: a. Invite professionals and researchers in the field of AI and construction management to give guest lectures. Their real-world insights can provide students with a practical perspective on AI's role in the

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seifollah Nasrazadani, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

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Mechanical Engineering

ideas as well as examples in the same class period.Industry guest speakers help to encourage real world application of studies as well as tointroduce a break in lecture. Both of these are very useful to enhance class content.Need assigned homework; otherwise no real work effort is made.Working out problems on the board in a great detailed step-by-step procedure, and by explainingthe practical uses behind some of the heat transfer equations.________________________________________________________________________ Page 12.1361.7Conclusions As indicated by students’ written comments given in Table 3, students reacted verypositively to inviting

Conference Session

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate ECE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Allebach, Purdue University; Edward Coyle, Purdue University; Joy Krueger, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

will learnabout the underlying research, and will work on teams to formulate applications of the researchthat addresses real-world needs. Students will attend a weekly lecture that provides anintroduction to a broad range of applicable technologies and development tools - some associatedwith the activities of specific teams, and some addressing topics of more general value tostudents enrolled in the course. These lectures will be drawn from a pool of 36 different lectures;so students can register for VIP courses as many as three times and still see new lecture materialeach semester. Together the VIP courses ECE 295V, ECE 395V, and ECE 495V in ECE create avertical project track under which students work in multidisciplinary teams on long

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

chemical reactions that are taught within the course. The usage of AR/VR tovisualize these difficult concepts and structures is thought to be an effective tool to implementand enhance the learning experience.This exposure and usage are depicted through a hands-on laboratory session within the coursewhich is provided for instructors in the next page. This activity entails a short lesson whichintroduces the concepts of AR/VR to the students with some built-in small discussion points toreflect upon how these technologies can be applied to the real world. Next, the students then getto experience VR through the Merge Headset and lesson plans (e.g., “Make Carbonic acid”). Forthe AR sections, students use the Merge Object Viewer app to project molecules

Conference Session

Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Lopes; Ivan Renteria Marquez, University of Texas at El Paso; Tzu-liang Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Sergio Luna, University of Texas at El Paso

mastery learning since these approaches closely resemble industry conditions and expectations. Having industry relevant projects will ensure that students graduate with industry-desired skill sets and students are familiar with challenges in real world applications. The SM certificate program was approved by the UTEP Graduate Council - Curriculum Committee and will be offered starting with the Summer 2022 semester. 3.2. Regional Deployment of Smart Manufacturing Technologies Utilizing TMAC’s access to local industry, local workforce solution agencies (Workforce Solutions Borderplex), and economic development organizations (Borderplex Alliance), the SM curriculum and certificate course was promoted to the regional

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College; David Hunt, State University of New York, Alfred

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Engineering Technology

inthe Electromechanical Analysis Laboratory to promote hands-on and real-world experiences tostudents enrolled in the mechanical and the electromechanical engineering technology programsat the State University of New York, Alfred. Because the students taking this course come fromtwo different backgrounds, mechanical engineering technology and electrical engineeringtechnology, the incorporation of virtual instruments has helped to balance the difference in thebackgrounds. The paper describes in detail how the experiments have been organized to ensurethat students from both backgrounds acquire the knowledge and skills in the mechanical and theelectrical components of the course.IntroductionThe present work describes our experiences in

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Mechanical Engineering

flipped classroom has become a solution for some instructors wishing to spend lesstime lecturing and devoting more time to hands-on or interactive problem-solving activities. Thiscourse style is intended for the students to study the lecture material outside of the class andsubsequently allow time inside of the class for hands-on activities and collaborative problemsolving, discussion, and most importantly for the instructor to work example problems, answerquestions, and/or introduce real world applications. The instructors, however, did not have thetime or resources to create and continually update instructional content on using SolidWorks.The need to update content is important for this course as the college updates to the newestversion of

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

learner on a tour through a real world system.2. Broaden Understanding by exploring related content and expanding learners' knowledge ofthe subject matter.3. Deepen Understanding in the topic area through additional content and a weekend challenge. Page 15.247.3For more detailed explanation of the u-Discovery model, see [5].Perhaps the most critical element that cuts across all phases of the u-Discovery model iscollaboration. University faculty from Engineering, Science, and Mathematics work together todevelop all activities, lessons, and materials; and then they jointly facilitate the TeacherWorkshops. This collaboration emphasizes to both teachers

Conference Session

Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

sciencedepartment. It focuses on teaching computer-based problem-solving using Excel and R andcontextualizes instruction with real-world BAE problems. This is the first BAE course thatBiological Engineering students typically take, and it serves as a pre-requisite for multiplecourses. The goals of this authentic course are twofold. The first is to increase students’motivation towards learning programming by focusing on applications in their chosen discipline.The second is to introduce students new to BAE to the different concentration areas in the degreeprogram (agricultural, environmental, ecological, bioprocess engineering) to help them choose adegree concentration and elective courses. As part of the course, a meet-and-greet event betweenBAE 200

Conference Session

GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colleen L. Coulter, Purdue University College of Engineering; Roshan Mani Rao Ram, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Janet M Beagle, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

structured and flexible processthat adapts to the dynamic needs and circumstances of the higher education environment. Thisproject is centered on a targeted graduate recruitment initiative used at a large-scale, ResearchOne (R1), public university in the Midwestern United States, to diversify internationalization andbroaden participation in graduate engineering studies from specific regions of the world. Thehybrid project management principles taken from both Kanban and Sprint practices are analyzedfor their applicability in the higher education setting and their process efficiency in guiding aselect cohort of graduate engineering students, as they assist prospective graduate engineeringstudents with the application and enrollment decision making

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

students, promoting inquiry, and deepening their understanding of the material. It is desirable to promote learning in a robust, fun, and challenging environment that allows the instructors to link the concepts being taught to real-life applications of engineering, mathematics, and science. The infusion of real-world experiences further reinforces the experience and its value to the participant. Supplementing classroom learning and hands on activities with tours of industry at this early stage of a student’s life opens their eyes as to “how all the pieces fit” and what they might be doing with their lives several years down the road. Career exploration may be effectively incorporated into many an outreach program by linking the

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

planned for the classroom sessions.Students will replicate a pilot production process that turns a raw feedstock into a usefulnanotechnology product, such as (1) nanoparticles for biomedical applications, and (2) ananostructured solar cell. Each process step will be characterized, either by in-situ, real-timemethods or by analysis of samples of intermediary or final product (Figure 1). Thesemeasurements will be used to generate data for Six Sigma analysis and statistical process control.We emphasize the production of a commercially useful product so that end-user quality issuesand value-added features can be incorporated into the Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. in situ, real- in situ, real

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emil H Salib, James Madison University; Joshua Alfred Erney, James Madison University; Matthew Edwin Schumaker

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

active and student-centered learning methods intotheir courses. These methods include collaborative, cooperative, problem-based, and project-based learning.However, most if not all of these Project-based cases tend to be limited in their scope and also interms of the team size (typically 3 to 4 students per project). There is no doubt that these projectsprovide the students involved with the opportunity to hone their learned skills. However, it doesnot engage the students in what is considered these days the norm in the real world, that is, beinga member of a large diverse and multidisciplinary team, particularly in the domain of network-based application development. Typically, the large team size translates into a large end-to-endsolution to a

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhifeng Kou; Sudhir Mehta

Session 1460 Designing Better Education in the Age of Globalization by Building Partnerships, Connecting People, and Promoting Innovation Sudhir Mehta, Zhifeng Kou North Dakota State UniversityAbstractSeveral scholars, educators, and policy makers have noted that globalization is not just a passingphenomenon, but rather, the definitive world system. Universities and colleges in the 21stcentury will need to adopt an educational paradigm where interdependence andinterconnectedness among the world's people become the norm. As Dwight D. Eisenhower said,"If people get

Collection

2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Dixon Y. Nielson

129 2016 ASEE Rocky Mountain Section Conference ability to solve real world business and interpersonal problems.” Dean of a Midwestern School of Engineering “When I ask company owners what we can do as a college to make our students more marketable, they tell me to enhance their soft skills because those abilities are the ones that differentiate the best and brightest.” Dean of a Utah based School of EngineeringI then asked how they make advancement decisions. Their responses included the following: “Our annual reviews consist of two parts: Technical ability and interpersonal/problem solving skills. We review the technical assessment for any major concerns and then set it

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Diego Reyes; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Jennifer Hadley Perkins, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Joshua Owusu Ansah, Arizona State University; Precious Njeck, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Esther Low, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Bilal Ahmad, Arizona State University; Jenna Materna, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

-week paid research REU REU exposure experience SE3. Describe a time when you personally Experience tiered experienced an injustice related to some mentorship kind of technology use and explain how Get exposure to real-world you responded to it (addressing OSI, problems in a

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond A. Hansen, Purdue University; Tomasz Wiktor Wlodarczyk, University of Stavanger; Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

time. However, wechose only a single category for each book in order to provide basic classification, but differentcategorizations could also be argued. Big Data Books The text Big Data [10] is a work-in-progress that focuses on real-time Big Data systems. It present a general architecture for hybrid approaches based on real-life applications. The text Mining of Massive Datasets [9] is used for the CS345A course at Stanford University. It offers a more theoretical background than other available books. It focuses on a set of algorithms for a few key problems in data mining e.g. link analysis or clustering. Understanding Big Data [11] provides a general overview of the Big Data landscape from IBM’s perspective. This bias is

Conference Session

TIME 8: Materials, MEMS, and Nano

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ben Rogers

, includingscanning tunneling microscopes, atomic force microscopes, and near-field microscopes, providethe ‘eyes’ and ‘fingers’ required for nanostructure measurement and manipulation.” As a criticalcomponent in the development of nanotechnology, knowledge about SPM application andoperation will continue to be an important pillar on which many future findings will rest.Another example device examined in the course is the microcantilever-based chemical andbiological sensor. An advantage to employing course material relating to the SPM andmicrocantilever-based chemical and biological sensors is that it naturally createsmultidisciplinary material in both micro- and nanotechnology systems. This focus links thematerial, and these real life, state-of-the-art

Collection

2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Vazgen Shekoyan; sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dimitrios S. Kokkinos, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Rex Taibu; George Tremberger Jr; Tak Cheung

include the deliveryof some level of experiential activity for which there is convincing evidence in the literature onpedagogy of its worthwhile application. Asynchronous delivery of experiential learning could beused for the synchronous delivery of that learning while the reverse application would requiremajor design changes. Numerous lab videos have been posted on YouTube that were created inthe pre-lockdown era and the level of experiential learning in terms of “doing a lab” can beevaluated by replacing the tactile measurement performed in a real lab with an audiovisualmeasurement shown in a video of a real or simulated instrument in operation. Learningexperiences involving simulations would broaden lateral thinking. The “real life doing a lab

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Ivey; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Paul Palazolo, University of Memphis; David J. Russomanno, University of Memphis

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Civil Engineering

thread thatconnects the perspectives to each other, then extends the explanation to the larger issues ofhow/if these values are important to engineering educators. When combined, we believe thesevalues respresent characteristics of lifelong learning through voluntary, active participation asengineers and engineering educators.Background Information of Applicational values:Applicational values represent “real-time” opportunities for increased levels of cognition,comprehension, and evaluation of knowledge when there is a clear path between “learning” and“doing”. Essentially, application opportunities occur when students are able to link theoreticalconcepts of engineering (learning) to “real-time” examples and activities (doing). Participation

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Blake

sensors, one could determine the actualspeed of the car and compare this to theoretical calculations based on conservation of energy.Again, one can use this information to determine losses.In doing either of these simple experiments, students can use the analytical tools to predictresults in a direct application. The results of the experiment will give them a clear indication ofthe difference between ideal models and real results. This should help them to recognize thatcalculations are idealized approximations to reality and that they must use judgment in relatingcalculation results to real physical systems.As discussed earlier, a hoist can be used as a good example of work, energy, and power topics.An Erector set or other construction toy

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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Materials Division (MATS)

at colleges and universities worldwide. When paired with a hands-on laboratoryexperience, the foundational concepts of materials science can be made tangible to students. In alecture-only course, however, the relevance of course content to real-world application is oftenlost, and student understanding can suffer. This is because simple coverage of material by aninstructor is not sufficient for student learning [1]. Research has shown that students are moremotivated to learn when knowledge of course content can be connected to the solution to apractical problem [2]. To this end, it has been suggested that project-based learning (PBL) is aviable tool to support life-long learning and student understanding [3].Prince and Felder [2] define PBL

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Cental Connecticut State University; Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

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Educational Research and Methods

a wide range of engineering and real-world applications thatstudents might encounter as practicing engineers or as graduate students. Information sourceswere restricted to peer-reviewed published work such as journal articles, conference proceedings,and books. Students were directed to use the main engineering digital databases EngineeringVillage or Compendex, which provide comprehensive coverage of literature in all engineeringfields. Unsupported assertions or claims were a basis of rejection or grade reduction of theproject grade. The attainment level of the lifelong learning competency was assessed using twoperformance indicators. The first performance indicator comprised of measures of students’ability to recognize the attributes of a

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga; Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University

students understandthe complexities of real-world construction projects' scope. However, researchers have seldomfocused on coupling FEP techniques and sustainability practices for infrastructure projects andhow an educational approach involving such techniques and practices can facilitate preparingfuture workforces.This study focuses on teaching sustainability knowledge as well as improving the professionalskills of the Construction Management (CM) students where the majority of the students areminorities. Underrepresented minority populations in engineering and sciences include women,African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. The inclusion of the minority populationenhances the diversity of a project team. A diverse team of engineers

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

experience of real life Page 11.1169.3problems. Southern Polytechnic State University is a technical institution with both traditionaland non traditional students. Frequently, it has been seen that students with higher than 10 yearsworking experience are in the construction class for their graduation. The greatest challenge forthe faculties is to find the mechanism to keep the students interested in the constructiondiscipline. Effective communication, explain real world problems, stimulating student interest,and rapport building skills on the part of faculty are believed to be essential for keeping them inthe class and complete their

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

fundamental purposes of education. Is education primarily ameans to an end—job readiness, technological advancement, economic competitiveness—or is italso an end in itself, just as students are persons in themselves, that fosters democraticcitizenship, moral responsibility, and critical thinking [11]? Historically universities have playedmultiple roles: guardians of knowledge, engines of innovation, and crucibles for civicdevelopment. Over time, however, pressures for revenue and prestige have layered on variousperipheral functions, from big-time athletics to real estate development. These expansions candistract from the core mission of preparing people to live in, and shape, the world of tomorrow.Engineering education similarly grapples with a dual

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jack Elliott, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Lori Caldwell, Utah State University - Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

their third year of undergraduatestudy. During these introductory courses, students report the study of fluid mechanics as abstract,relying on difficult mathematical concepts, and presenting only uninteresting problems that lackconnection to real-world engineering challenges and applications [1]. Notably, researchers havereported that students’ experiences in introductory fluid mechanics courses relate to a negativeperspective shift in their perceptions toward the field [2]. Taken together, these observationssuggest that there is a need to involve students in fluid mechanics activities earlier, and withauthentic and interesting curricula for the purpose of garnering interest and intuition in the topicof fluid mechanics. Flow

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Eduardo Montanez; Andrew Mastronardi

MCU course, the professor canintroduce a more complex MCU like the HCS12 with a similar environment in the CodeWarriordevelopment tools for the HC(S)12. The CodeWarrior development tools include an assembler, aC compiler, a simulator, and real-time debugger.To perform the one-time procedure to upload the user monitor software on the MC68HC908QY4the HC(S)08 development tools must be installed. With power applied to the device in thenormal monitor mode configuration the user can proceed to program the MCU with the usermonitor software associated with application note AN2305. For detailed information on the usermonitor mode software refer to AN2305: User Mode Monitor Access for MC68HC908QY/QTSeries MCUs5. For detailed instructions installing the

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology; Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology

Paper ID #35675Online Hands-on Embedded System Project in Virtual ClassroomDr. Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Yu Wang received her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 2009. Currently, she is a professor in the Department of Computer Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology. Her primary area of interest includes engineering education, formal methods for modeling real-time systems, digital design, FPGA hardware-based sys- tems, Agile testing, Machine Learning algorithms, and the applications of neural networks.Dr. Benito