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Conference Session
Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Gary Bright Ph.D., National University
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Manufacturing
Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Effective Capstone Projects in Manufacturing Design Engineering Program School of Engineering and Computing 3678, Aero Court, National University, San Diego CA USA 92123.AbstractFinal program projects (capstone course) in manufacturing design engineering at NationalUniversity are intensive experiences in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area ofmanufacturing design engineering. This paper summarizes capstone project experience in anundergraduate manufacturing design engineering program. The two projects include an
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mohamed Salah Gallow, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Civil Engineering
green building design and construction.Mr. Mohamed Salah Gallow, University of Alabama at Birmingham Mohamed Salah Gallow is a graduate research assistant in Structural Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Engineering and a teaching assistant at Alexandria University (Egypt), Faculty of Engineering. He holds a BS (2009) in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University. Page 24.477.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Emphasizing Sustainability in a Course on Reinforced Concrete
Conference Session
Capstone and International Experiences
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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
AC 2012-4447: USING MINI-PROJECTS TO FOSTER STUDENT COL-LABORATION IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEProf. Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Richard S. Stansbury is an Associate Professor of computer engineering and computer science in the Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, data structures and algo- rithms, and the capstone senior design course. His research interests include unmanned aircraft, mobile robotics, and applied artificial intelligence.Dr. William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona BeachDr. Salamah
Conference Session
Improving Student Outcomes in Mechanics
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Ahmad Ghasemloonia P.Eng., University of Calgary; Meera N.K. Singh, University of Calgary
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Mechanics
Paper ID #31007Using Assessments to Improve Student Outcomes in Engineering DynamicsDr. Ahmad Ghasemloonia P.Eng., University of Calgary Dr. Ahmad Ghasemloonia received his BSc (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Tabriz in 2003 and his MSc in Applied Mechanics from Tarbiat Modares University in 2006 with the research focus on vibration condition monitoring and fault diagnosis. Between 2003 and 2009, he served as a Technical Engineer, Quality Control Engineer and Vibration Analysts at Tosseh Sanaat Azarbaijan (TSA), Pars Khazar, SAPCO and MAPNA Group. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial
Conference Session
Evaluation of Ethical Development
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Ph.D, Norwich University; Ashley Ater-Kranov, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick D. Pedrow P.E., Washington State University
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Engineering Ethics
Professor with Washington State University in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research interests are in plasma-assisted materials processing, including the deposition and evaluation of thin plasma-polymerized films deposited at atmospheric pressure using weakly ionized plasma. Dr. Pedrow is a member of the American Physical Society, IEEE, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi and he is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Page 24.1349.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014  Using the Engineering Professional Skills Assessment Rubric to
Conference Session
Energy Conservation
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger
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Diversity
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
Paper ID #20444Development of a Web-based Decision Tool for Selection of Distributed En-ergy Resources and Systems (DERS) for Moving College and Corporate Cam-puses Toward Net-Zero EnergyDr. Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Christopher Damm is Professor and Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Milwau- kee School of Engineering where he teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, engineering design, renewable energy and advanced energy technologies. Dr. Damm’s research and con- sulting focus on energy conversion and pollutants associated with energy conversion
Conference Session
Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jack P. Wilson, North Carolina State University
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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)
Jack Wilson is a Ph.D. student in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State, focusing on Advanced Manufacturing and Systems Analytics and Optimization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Challenges in Automated CAD Modeling AssessmentAbstract Automating the assessment of CAD models has been the focus of significant research efforts.One focus of this has been in its application to grading in support of training of engineeringstudents in 3D parametric modeling skills and practices. However, there continue to besignificant challenges in producing broadly acceptable tools of practice due to the complexitiesinvolved in creating a CAD model
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Chemical Engineering Education
Authors
Jason Ganley
Colorado School of Mines. He earned a B.S. 2) Equilibrium Control: Over a range of partial pressures degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla of species within a mixture of gases, there may be dif- and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Uni- fering equilibrium surface concentrations of adsorbed versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. His current research gases on solid materials that are exposed to the gas focuses on the production of alternative mixture. fuels from
Conference Session
M3A: Learning in Context 1
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2019 FYEE Conference
Authors
Hyunjae Park, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission
department (biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer Table II shows the entrepreneurial mindset defined by and mechanical engineering at Marquette University – OpusKEEN in which three keywords, 3C’s (Curiosity, College of Engineering) provides the students with anConnections and Creating Value) were created for educators overview of their departments and areas of practice, alongto follow as a guideline in order to provide students with an with appropriate research works and activities. Through thisentrepreneurial mindset. Table II also shows the expected type
Conference Session
Engineering Practice for a Moral World
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton
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Engineering Ethics
2006-230: ENGINEERING IN A MORALLY DEEP WORLDGeorge Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton Dr. Catalano is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He researches and teaches in the areas of engineering design, the fluid dynamics of the natural world and applied mathematics and is included in the Philosophers’ Index for his work in environmental ethics Page 11.568.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engineering in a Morally Deep WorldAbstractA new code of ethics is offered for engineering and is compared and contrasted topresently existing codes. Present day engineering
Conference Session
Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University
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Diversity
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Computing and Information Technology
Technical Information Graphically for Improving Learning Competencies Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. https://peer.asee.org/32310[6] Jurowski, K., Jurowska, A., & Krzeczkowska, M. (2015). Comprehensive review of mnemonic devices and their applications: State of the art. International E-Journal of Science, Medicine & Education, 9(3), 4–9.[7] Berg, T., & Pooley, R. (2013). Contemporary Iconography for Rich Picture Construction. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 30(1), 31–42. doi:10.1002/sres.2121.[8] Diehl, E. J. (2018, June), Using Cartoons to Enhance Engineering Course Concepts Paper presented at 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan Technological University; Gregory M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University
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Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering
Technological University After an 18 year career in the automotive industry, Dr. De Clerck joined the Michigan Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics in August 2009. His areas of expertise include noise and vibration, structural dynamics, design, modal analysis, model validation, inverse methods applied to design, and advanced measurement techniques.Dr. 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.Dr. Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan
Conference Session
Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
strategies that educators use to promote and improve academic engagement.These strategies include problem-based learning, active learning, exploration and research,instructional methods, multimedia technology, and assessment [1] [3] [4]. Page 26.1534.2The flipped classroom combines many of these strategies and has gained a great deal of interestin the last few years [5] [6] [7] [8]. The experiences cited in the references range from considerablestudent enthusiasm to a concern that the process of flipping has its own issues to be addressed.The process of flipping or inverting course content delivery has rapidly evolved with now readilyavailable key
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Zahrasadat Alavi, California State University, Chico; Arash Kialashaki, California State University, Chico
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
Thermodynamics, Basic Heat Transfer and How Things Work. As a mentor in Summer Bridge Program at UWM, Dr. Kialashaki worked with freshmen students to improve their math skills and promote their engineering enthusiasm. In addition, Dr. Kialashaki has several years of experience working as a content developer for Mechanical Engineering textbooks. His research interests includes energy efficiency improvement, energy model- ing, and energy demand forecast. He has written several conference and journal papers and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Towards removing barriers against learning Control Systems Design: A
Conference Session
Developments in the Energy Laboratories
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
AC 2007-828: LABORATORY PRACTICUM IN COMBUSTIONDavid Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles David Blekhman is an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University. He holds M.S. in Thermal Physics from St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia and a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since joining GVSU, he has taught courses in the Mechanics and Thermal-Fluids sequences. He has also focused on developing courses in Combustion and Alternative Energy. Page 12.1001.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007
Conference Session
Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maddalena Fanelli, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Dennis J. Miller, Michigan State University; Martin C Hawley, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
-based polymers and fuels, applying microchannel technology to achieve process intensification, studying agglomerate dispersion, and processing polymers for packaging applications.Dr. Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Dr. Daina Briedis is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on two NSF grants in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in
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1997 Annual Conference
Authors
Thomas J. Cortina
Session 2632 A Quantitative Approach for Choosing a Procedural Programming Language in Freshman Programming Thomas J. Cortina Polytechnic UniversityAn important problem that colleges and universities continue to struggle with is the choice ofprogramming language for the first programming course. During the summer of 1996, I ran anexperiment to gain quantitative information concerning how well high-school students notfamiliar with programming adapt to four different procedural programming languages (Pascal,ADA95, C, and C++). The goal of this research is
Conference Session
Student Learning and Assessment
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Randall Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
dynamics, solids mechanics and thermodynamics). It appears thatthe best instructors using grade-based correlations can explain about 25% (0.5 squared) ofthe future grade success in follow on engineering courses.Bibliography1 C.M. Saviz, K.C. Schulz, W.J. King and R.H. Turpin, “Assessment Measures to Enhance Teaching and Curriculum Effectiveness” Proceedings of 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, T1A-7, 2001.2 National Academy of Engineering, “Developing Metrics for Assessing Engineering Instruction: What Gets Measured is What Gets Improved” Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2009.3 D.P. Hoyt, “Measurement of Instructional Effectiveness”, Research in Higher Education, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1973, pp. 367-378.4 R.A
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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Oludare Owolabi
sites are ubiquitous on campuses. Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWU1. IntroductionEngineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics) is a course that is been taken by all the studentsin Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Civil Engineering at Morgan StateUniversity. In the past many students find it difficult to pass partly because of negative attitudeand perception of the course, most especially the non-civil engineering as they perceive that thecourse is not relevant to their field of study. Promising pedagogies that utilize all the fiveelements of Dimensions of Learning (DOL) had been implemented. DOL is a comprehensivemodel that uses what researchers and theorists know about learning to
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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Teamwork, Reflection, and Wellness
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Whitney Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky; Matthew Sleep, University of Kentucky
used the skills learned in her counseling program to create Mental Wellness Content for the First Year Program at the University of Kentucky where she is a lecturer in the First Year Program.Matthew Sleep (Lecturer) Matthew Sleep is an Associate Professor Educator at the University of Cincinnati. Previously he has held roles as Associate Professor at Oregon Tech and Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Matthew currently instructs geotechnical engineering courses as well as capstone design. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work in Progress: Creation and Implementation of Mental Wellness Initiatives in
Conference Session
AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver
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Aerospace Division (AERO)
Paper ID #40039Using Free Software as Computational Wind Tunnels to Teach StudentsAbout AirfoilsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Free Software as Computational Wind Tunnels to Teach Students About AirfoilsTwo-dimensional infinite airfoils are a fundamental concept in Aerodynamics and
Conference Session
Machine Design Related
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
John A. Mirth, St. Cloud State University
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Mechanical Engineering
Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Development and Use of Moderated Engineering Teaming Exercises (METE)IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to define a framework to allow an instructor to effectively teachteaming practices that are consistent with the ABET requirements for teaming. The teamingpractices are developed through the implementation of Mechanical Engineering TeamingExercises (METE) in upper division engineering classes.ABET-EAC accreditation requirements [1] include the following as the fifth of their sevenstudent outcomes:[Students will demonstrate] an ability to function effectively on a team whose members togetherprovide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment
Conference Session
Instrumentation Division Technical Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Nathan Wayne Brubaker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Daniel Albert Bohbot, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College
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Instrumentation
Paper ID #32517MicroPython in a Wireless Communications Systems CourseProf. David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Nathan Wayne Brubaker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend
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2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting
Authors
Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University; Hyung D. Bae , Howard University
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Diversity
, CFD, rocket propulsion and automotive engineering. He was a U.S. Department of Energy Visiting Faculty Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories in 2012 and 2013. He has educated and trained many underrepre- sented minority and female students via various STEM programs including NSF-funded AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation) program.Dr. Hyung D. Bae , Howard University Dr. Hyung D. Bae received his B.S. M.S. degree in mechanical engineering of Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, in 2004 and 2006, respectively, and Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering of the University of Maryland in 2013. He was a Research Assistant of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland from 2013 to 2016. He
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2013 North Midwest Section Meeting
Authors
Aurenice M. Oliveira
ASEE-NMWSC2013-0017 EFFECTIVELY TEACHING MAJORS AND NON-MAJORS IN HANDS-ON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES Aurenice M. Oliveira, Michigan Technological University, oliveira@mtu.eduAbstractModern technologies are remarkably interdisciplinary and often require knowledge of severalfields. In particular, the accelerated technology development in electrical engineering with mostof the industrial systems integrated with electronic solutions results in an increasing correlationamong different disciplines. The goal of higher education institutions is to prepare highly-qualified graduates who will contribute
Conference Session
Engineering Ethics III
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Todd Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Corinna Fleischmann, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Daniel Pickles, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Engineering Ethics
USCGA,each graduate receives a commission as an Ensign in the Coast Guard and a Bachelors ofScience in one of eight fields, four engineering majors: Civil; Electrical; Mechanical;Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; and four non-engineering majors:Operations Research and Computer Analysis; Marine and Environmental Science;Management and Government.The three-credit “Morals and Ethics” class has been a general education course atUSCGA since 1992 and is required of all majors. Depending upon the major, it is takenby students during either the Junior or Senior year. The “Morals and Ethics” coursecovers basic classical ethical theories as the purpose is to examine the “…range ofphilosophical views on what makes our actions right or wrong and
Conference Session
Computer ET Innovation
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Scott Schneider, University of Dayton
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Engineering Technology
AC 2008-1219: USING PROGRAMMING PROJECTS IN AN OPERATINGSYSTEMS COURSE AS A CAPSTONE SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGEXPERIENCEScott Schneider, University of Dayton Scott J. Schneider is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. He received his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University. His areas of interest include software development, embedded systems, and automotive technologies. Page 13.1350.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Programming Projects in an Operating Systems Course as a
Conference Session
Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian Rodrigue, Saint Louis University; David Safont, Saint Louis University; Alex Rees, Saint Louis University; Jim Maday, Saint Louis University; Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University
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Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University. Page 14.299.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Bumblebee Saint Louis University The primary goal of capstone projects is to familiarize students with the design process. Throughstudent interaction and peer reviews students are able to gain valuable knowledge that cannot be taught inthe traditional lecture. This particular capstone project focuses on the design of an autonomous UAV that iscapable of loitering above a field for 10 hours while collecting pollen samples for post
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Design Constituents
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Farison, Baylor University; Zhuocheng Yang, Baylor University
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
research in image processing for feature identification in spatially invariant image sequences. Page 14.892.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs and ASEE’S Role as the Lead Society for Their ABET Accreditation AbstractFrom an individual ASEE member’s initiative beginning back in fall 2000 and subsequentsignificant events, the ABET Board of Directors approved in June 2005 the proposal by theASEE Board of Directors that ASEE be named the lead society for the accreditation review of“multidisciplinary” engineering
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Approaches to K -12 Engineering
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Wayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
2006-830: EMBEDDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS & PHOTONICS: APROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLTEACHERSMichael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community CollegeWayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community CollegePaul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College Page 11.529.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Embedded Computer Systems & Photonics: A Professional Development Course for Middle and High School TeachersAbstractThe STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fellows Program wasa new initiative of the Northeast Network STEM Pipeline Project in 2004-2005, to focusattention on STEM education in middle schools and high schools