Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James J. Sluss Jr., University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis, University of Oklahoma; Mark B. Yeary, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

body to present advanced engineering technologies, innovativedemonstrations, and hands-on activities at a level that the individual student canunderstand and appreciate.A trend was noticed from the latest “Digest of Education Statistics”, a National Centerfor Education Statistics publication. It showed that between the 2003/04 to 2007/08academic cycles the total number of bachelor’s degrees granted had risen by nearly 12%,while the number of Engineering and Computer Science bachelor’s degrees dropped bynearly the same percentage. OU- ECE also showed significant reductions in studentsduring this timeframe. From the fall of 2004 to the fall of 2008 the ECE undergraduateenrollment numbers at our university dropped an average of 9% per year. After

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Georgiopoulos

Learning has traditionally been a topic of research and instruction in computer science and computer engineering programs. Yet, due to its wide applicability in a variety of fields, its research use has expanded in other disciplines, such as electrical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. Currently, many undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the aforementioned fields do not have exposure to recent research trends in Machine Learning. This paper reports on a project in progress, funded by the National Science Foundation under the program Combined Research and Curriculum Development (CRCD), whose goal is to remedy this shortcoming. The project involves the development of a

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2003 GSW

Authors

Kevin M. Nickels; Mahbub Uddin

The Impact on Student Learning of Resubmission of Work and Flexible Deadlines Kevin M. Nickels, Mahbub Uddin Department of Engineering Science Trinity University AbstractTwo policy initiatives were considered in this study. The first allows students to rework andresubmit previously evaluated work for additional credit. The second allows students to have asmall pool of “bonus days,” or declared but nonjustified extensions to homework or laboratoryreport deadlines. Both policies are intended to address perceived shortcomings in the traditionalmethods for setting

Conference Session

Programming Education 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Syeda Fizza Ali, Texas A&M University; Sung Je Bang, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

students, and computer- or web-assisted personalized learning.Syeda Fizza Ali, Texas A&M University Syeda Fizza Ali is currently pursuing her PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering (emphasis in Engineering Education) at Texas A&M University. She works as a graduate research assistant at the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering. Her work focuses on instructional strategies in engineering, and educational technology. She is also passionate about student mental health and broadening participation in engineering.Sung Je Bang, Texas A&M University Sung Je Bang is a PhD student in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

participants and anyone else whohas an interest. These materials are also made available through National Science Digital Library(nsdl.org) as can be seen in Figure 2. Figure 2: NSDL Links of the Workshop Technical PapersCurrent/Future Trends in the RP Field: Technical Representatives of the major US RP systemmanufacturers (i.e. ZCorp, 3D Systems, and Stratasys) were invited to do hands-ondemonstrations during the workshop. Forty-five minutes were allocated for their presentations.CEO of ZCorp, Mr. John Kawola, attended the workshop and made a presentation. He alsoparticipated in the discussion forums.Expected OutcomesThe workshop activities have been designed with the following four expected outputs in mind

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie E. Taylor; Rudolf Eigenmann; Renato Figueiredo; Nirav Kapadia; Luis Vidal; Jose A.B. Fortes; Jan-Jo Chen; Alok Choudhary

them available. This work was partially funded bythe National Science Foundation under grants EIA-9872516 and EIA-9975275, and by anacademic reinvestment grant from Purdue University.Bibliography 1 G. Abandah and E. S. Davidson. Con guration independent analysis for characterizing shared-memory applications. In 12th Int'l. Parallel Processing Symposium, 1998. 2 Ben-Miled, Z., Fortes, J.A.B., Eigenmann, R., and Taylor, V. A Simulation-based Cost-e ciency Study of Hierarchical Heterogeneous Machines for Compiler and Hand Parallelized Applications. 9th Int. Conf. on Par. and Dist. Computing and Systems, Oct 1997. 3 Brewer, E.A., Dellarocas, C.N., Colbrook, A., and Weihl, W.E. Proteus: A high-performance parallel architecture simulator

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Development in EET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Tapper; Walter Buchanan

addressing a need in the industrial sector. It was arequirement that course related cooperative-work assignments play an integral role in this newcurriculum. The idea was to not only create a new curriculum of courses, but a “new” andmodern way of presenting the materials in these courses. This was the “birth” of the “Lecture-Laboratory” venue at Northeastern University. This venue allowed students to gain technicalexpertise via standard lectures along with “hands-on” experience during the same class period. Itcalled for the application of the “engineering team” design process to solve design andapplication problems.It was proposed that an Industrial Control Systems program be initiated as the first of theseexperimental courses. While clearly the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seda McKIlligan, Iowa State University; Meisha Nicole Berg, Iowa State University; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Eli M. Silk, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Wesley Teerlink, Penn State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11206Impact of problem contexts on the diversity of design solutions: An exploratorycase studyProf. Seda Yilmaz, Iowa State University Dr. Yilmaz is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design. She teaches design studios and lecture courses on developing creativity and research skills. Her current research focuses on identifying impacts of differ- ent factors on ideation of designers and engineers and developing instructional materials to foster a more effective ideation process. She often conducts workshops on design thinking to a diverse range of groups including students, practitioners and faculty members

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Old Dominion University and Quality Measures, LLC; Duc T. Nguyen, Old Dominion University; Melinda R. Hess; James A. Eison, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University; Glen H. Besterfield, University of South Florida; Corina M. Owens, Battelle Memorial Institute

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3161: A HOLISTIC VIEW ON HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AS-SESSMENT, AND FUTURE OF AN OPEN COURSEWARE IN NUMERI-CAL METHODSProf. Autar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar Kaw is a professor of mechanical engineering and Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teacher at the University of South Florida, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Clemson Univer- sity. His main scholarly interests are in engineering education research methods, open courseware de- velopment, bascule bridge design, body armor, and micromechanics of composite materials. With major funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, he is the lead developer of award-winning online resources for an undergraduate course in numerical methods

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Pre-major students interested in 1-day design project, 2- Creating and testing a engineering–experiences to “try” week bridge design creation. engineering on. Application of integrating analysis (self- knowledge in a strategic manner. regulated learners)--hand calculations, simulationVisualizing People – Process – ProductPositioning the three courses along a spectrum of these three dimensions as shown in Figure 1. People Student-learning Beyond

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Donna Harp Ziegenfuss, University of Utah; Alyson L. Froehlich, University of Utah

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

lecturesprior to class. The in-class face-to-face (F2F) time is then used for active and engaged problemsolving, usually working with peers, guided by the professor. ‘Flipping’ the lectures andhomework has been shown to be much more effective than the traditional ‘sage on the stage’lecture format for students and faculty alike [2, 3]. Blended/hybrid learning examples can be foundin engineering [4], the sciences [5], business [6], teacher education, languages [7], political science[8] and a multitude of other disciplines. While most of the research on the flipped classroom hasfocused on enhanced student satisfaction and learning, this paper will focus on facultydevelopment for faculty who are transforming their teaching with this method. This

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6: Monitoring, Evaluating and Research

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines

conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the funding agencies.References[1] D. Riley, “Engineering and social justice,” Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, and Society, vol. 7, pp. 1–163, Jan. 2008, doi: 10.2200/S00117ED1V01Y200805ETS007.[2] E. A. Cech, “Culture of disengagement in engineering education?,” Science, Technology & Human Values, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 42–72, 2014.[3] J. Leydens and J. Lucena, Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice. Wiley-IEEE Press, 2017.[4] J. Trevelyan, The Making of an Expert Engineer . Leiden, The Netherlands: CRC Press, 2014.[5] W. Faulkner, “Dualisms

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

National REU Programs. The specific objectives of the two REU programs at theresearch university were to (a) engage about 20 undergraduates annually in rich summeraerospace engineering (AERO) and materials science and engineering (MSEN) researchexperiences at a tier-one research university - at least 60% women and under-representedminorities, recruited mainly from minority-serving and predominantly undergraduateinstitutions; (b) prepare the students for graduate school by providing GRE tutoring, increasingawareness of graduate opportunities, strengthening of resumes by publishing research, andimproving written and oral communication; and (c) measure the effectiveness of the REUprogram in encouraging these students to attend graduate school

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wendy L. Mahan; Martin J. Gutowski; Brian H. Victor; Mark Deluca; Sarma Pisupati

students in energyconservation issues.IntroductionIn the fall of 2001, the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineeringinitiated a drive to educate more students in Energy related subjects outside our majors. A3-credit general education course on “Energy Conservation and EnvironmentalProtection” (EGEE 102) was developed and offered primarily for non-science/engineering students. Energy is a vital component of modern society. Whilepeople believe that the energy use is the culprit for environmental damage, they are notaware of the methods and principles by which energy conversion devices operate andhow an individual can make a difference in the environmental protection. This generaleducation course provides students with necessary

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Julie N. Renner; Kathy E. Ayers

fellow’sNational Science Foundation, encouraging PhD recipients to stipend and for a small administrative fee, while fellows haveconduct research in small businesses for 1-2 years. This is arelatively new and unique program where the fellow gains the opportunity to participate in industrial research. Fellowsvaluable hands-on industry experience while simultaneously are assigned a mentor at the company, and semi-annualsmall companies enjoy PhD-level work at an affordable cost. To reporting is required throughout the fellowship to documentdate, the official website is the sole source of public information progress made toward project goals.about this program, with very few

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Candace Rose Wiwel, University of Michigan; Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2008, both in aerospace engineering.Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Associate Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for Engineering Education Research Programs at University of Michigan (U-M). Dr. Finelli is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, a Deputy Editor of the Journal for Engineering Education, an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE. She founded the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at U-M in 2003 and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Parijata Prabhakara, Michigan Technological University ; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11553Reflection and Evaluation Data from e-Learning Modules on Learning Stylesand MotivationDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Parijata Prabhakara, Michigan Technological University Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering Peace Corps Masters International Program at Michigan Technological University; currently serving as a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Wendy Verrei-Berenback, University of Vermont; Wayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa

through projects or hands-on activities.Student Feedback on Online ModulesIndividual module feedback offered a means of both gauging the success of the inverted classformat, and providing feedback to inform future revisions of the modules. Student observations Page 14.1179.4and focus group interviews clarified the aspects of modules that made them better at buildingconceptual understanding. Because the modules were viewed independently from in-class time, 3it was essential that they presented material in a clear and organized format. Students rated

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Gregory James Mazzaro, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Paper ID #40873Mini-Laboratory Activities to Reinforce Counter-Intuitive Principles ina Senior-Undergraduate Course on Electromagnetic CompatibilityDr. Gregory James Mazzaro, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; Carol Schubert Gattis, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and her Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Gattis’ research areas include student recruitment, retention and diversity, as well as professional development of middle school teachers. This professional development enables teachers to more effectively teach math and science through development of engineering and math hands-on activities. As Associate Dean, Dr. Gattis man- ages an endowment that provides over $1-million in funding for undergraduates to engage in research and to study abroad.Dr. Micah Hale, University of Arkansas Dr. Hale is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include concrete materials

Conference Session

ECE Division Technical Session 1: Online or Remote Teaching and Curricular Developments

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed Zaghloul; Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh

comparison of science teaching methods sends clear message," Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., vol. 111, no. 23, pp. 8319–8320, 2014.[13] A. Dallal and R. M. Clark, "Progressive Use of Active Learning in Electrical Engineering Courses," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019.[14] C. C. Bonwell and J. A. Eison, "ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education," 1991.[15] M. Weimer, Learner-centered teaching : five key changes to practice. John Wiley & Sons, 2002.[16] R. Felder, "Random thoughts... Hang in there! Dealing with student resistance to learner- centered teaching," Chem. Eng. Educ., vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 131–132, 2011.[17] L. D. Fink, Creating significant learning experiences: An integrated approach to designing college courses

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Michael Patrick Hannigan, University of Colorado - Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

problems, as the math and physics courses leading into the second year often have muchmore prescribed problem statements and algorithmic approaches to problem-solving than themore creative analytical approaches encouraged in Statics.Confidence in math/science skills was another APPLES category that demonstrated statisticallysignificant decreases from pre- to post- participation in Statics23. This change is not altogethersurprising as the sophomore year increases considerably in difficulty from the first yearcurriculum, and, unlike the first year curriculum, there is no fun and hands-on “freshman projectscourse” in the second year to encourage students in their engineering abilities. The sophomoreand junior year of this and most other 4-year

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2010 North Midwest Section

Authors

Harry C. Petersen

opportunities for many years, but results and quality of education havebeen mixed, at best. On the other hand, the internet can provide real-time chat-room discussions,videos, and feedback not possible by mail. Web-based college classes can provide educationopportunities to a much wider group of students.Because our Manufacturing Engineering Technology program includes a two-semester SeniorDesign Project, some students must travel between the company and the university classes on aregular basis. Some out of town students take the first two years at their local communitycollege, and then complete their four-year Bachelor’s of Science degree in Manufacturing Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE North Midwest Sectional ConferenceEngineering

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Curriculum II

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2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

U. P. Kahangamage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Randolph C. K. Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Gloria S.L Cheung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Alan S. L. Kwok

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

, student exchange, service-learning, etc.Curriculum Change in Mechanical EngineeringIn 2012, the Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity (HKPolyU – ME) started to offer its new 4-year curriculum for the first cohort ofstudents admitted based on HKDSE results. The first year of the new curriculum mainlyconsists of subjects aiming at developing student’s language skills, basic mathematics,applied science and generic skills. Discipline specific subjects are gradually introducedstarting from the second year. Despite the fact that the curriculum has undergone a majorstructural change, there are some common subjects between the new and the old curriculums.There are 2 common core groups of subjects common across two

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Judith Waalen; Malgorzata Zywno

2000 American Control Conference, Chicago, Illinois,USA, (2000).8. Zywno, M.S. & Kennedy, D.C. Integrating the Internet, Multimedia Components, and Hands-on Experimentationinto Problem-Based Control Education, Proceedings of 30th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, SessionT2D-5, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, (2000).9. Zywno, M.S. & Waalen, J.K. Analysis of Student Outcomes and Attitudes in a Technology-enabled ControlEducation at Ryerson - a Case Study. Proceedings of 3rd UICEE Annual Conference on Engineering Education,Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 319-323, (2000).10. Ayersman, D.J. Reviewing the Research on Hypermedia-Based Learning. Journal of Research on Computing inEducation, Vol. 28, No.4, (1996).11. Dillon, A. &

Conference Session

Supporting Students with Disabilities and Understanding Spatial Ability and Accessibility

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Lauren Fogg, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine Hendricks Belk, Clemson University; Katie Evans, Houston Baptist University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Fast-Forward Engineering Program is a summer bridge and scholarship programat Louisiana Tech University funded by the National Science Foundation that allows risingsophomore engineering students to continue their curriculum ahead of schedule [1]. Eligibility isbased on unmet financial need and on-track degree progression to achieve a 4-year graduation.The program allows students to get more interaction with the faculty as well as increasedinteraction with their peers. The program also allows students to take part in local industry visitsso that students may see first-hand various engineering workplace settings. Due to COVID-19,the industry visits were virtual for the Summers of 2020 and 2021. Students participated in Zoomlectures from industry

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathaniel Whitmal

knowledge of math, science and engineering, (ii) conduct experiments by measuring and analyzing data, (iii) design a system to meet desired needs, (iv) identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, (v) communicate effectively, and (vi) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for practice of engineering, as described in the ABET 2000 criteria.The course featured the following three innovations:1. The course employed the "studio" format pioneered by RPI [11]. Studio courses integrate lecture and group lab work, thus providing students with individual attention and hands-on Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

ofwomen and underrepresented minorities in engineering by engaging the freshmen and pre-college populations in hands-on instruction in sensors and actuators.To achieve these goals, a number of activities have been completed. Two new courses inmechatronic system modeling and simulation, and sensors and actuators have been developedand delivered as technical electives for upper-division engineering students of both theMechanical and Electrical & Computer Engineering Departments. The first course has beenreported on in ASEE 20056. The first offering of the second course has just been completed andis addressed in this paper. A 90-minute hands-on module on Sensors has been developed andused in two different pre-college settings. Materials

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gul Okudan Kremer

included in thestudy. The same instructor taught both of these sections during Spring 2002 semester. Eachsection consisted of eight, mostly four-person teams.Experimentation was conducted in two phases: design project 1, and design project 2. The firstdesign project involved building a weighing system using strain gages and beams. After a seriesof guided, hands-on experiments with electrical resistors, strain gages and beams and lectures onthe mechanical behavior of materials, teams were asked to build a weighing system that canaccurately weigh objects within a specific weight range to a specified resolution. Page 8.467.3After the first design

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Student

, Minority, and Energy Conversion and Conservation Divisions; presenting all of them with the exception of one paper in 2010 when she was double-booked. Albers most recently held the position of project coordinator for the ARRA funded Student Energy Internship Program in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at NCSU. She mentored and coordinated 60+ interns with energy professionals in the private and public sectors and recruited interns to volunteer at Family STEM Nights. Prior to this experience, she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow in K-12 Education working under the direction of Liz Parry, Dr. Laura Bottomley and Dr. Karen Hollebrands in the RAMP-UP program at NCSU. During this