Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Caldwell, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1059: INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY SOFTWAREIN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMChad Caldwell, United States Military AcademyJoseph Hanus, United States Military AcademyAdam Chalmers, United States Military Academy Page 14.775.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integration of Information Technology Software in a Civil Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Civil Engineering profession demands rapidly advancing skills in information technology.As a result, many universities include the development of information technology knowledge intheir vision and goals, and ABET outcomes and objectives. There are many

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-659: MENTORING TO INCREASE INTEREST IN THE STUDY OFENGINEERING IN UNDERREPRESENTED HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS VIA ADESIGN MECHANISMLaura Campo, Rice UniversityStephanie Rice, Rice UniversityDaniela Rimer, Rice UniversityBrent Houchens, Rice University Page 14.876.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Mentoring to Impassion the Study of Engineering in Underrepresented High School Students via a Design MechanismAbstractThe DREAM Program (Designing with Rice Engineers – Achievement through Mentorship) wasdeveloped to encourage underrepresented minority high school students to pursue college studiesin STEM fields, particularly

Conference Session

Addressing the Human Dimension in Teaching Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #20475Knowledge Surveys in Engineering StaticsMr. Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl is faculty and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College. He previously was faculty and department chair of the engineering department at Everett Community College. Eric has been a member of ASEE since 2001. He currently serves as vice chair of the Pacific Northwest Section and was the recipient of the 2008 Section Outstanding Teaching Award. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Knowledge Surveys in Engineering

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University; SClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization Lab; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Ron Terry, Brigham Young University

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International

AC 2011-1860: A STUDY ABROAD IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:MENTORING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS THEY PREPARE AND TEACH6-12 GRADE STUDENTS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTSSteven L Shumway, Brigham Young UniversitySClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization LabGeoff Wright, Brigham Young UniversityRon Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholar- ship centers on pedagogy, student learning, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education. Page 22.108.1 c American

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

monitoring. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Internet-of-Things (IoT) – A Remote Approach Samia Tasnim Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The University of Toledo Toledo, OH, USA Samia.Tasnim@utoledo.eduAbstractThere has been rapid growth in internet-of-things (IoT) over the last few years. According togrand view research, the IoT market value will reach $933.62 billion by 2025. Moreover, thenumber of connected devices will become 1 trillion by 2025, per HP’s report. To prepare thestudents to be

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 1: Adapting to COVID and other Design Challenges

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Orser; Tiffany Ling, University of St. Thomas

devices for patients undergoing MRIs. At the University of St Thomas, she teaches Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Biomedical Design, Introduction to Engineering, and Senior Design. Her research focuses on the development of neuromodulation systems for use in research and the clinic.Tiffany Ling (Design Clinic Lead) Dr. Tiffany Ling is Engineering Capstone Director and member of the engineering faculty at the University of St Thomas. She completed her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University with a focus on investigation of novel fabrication processes for generating micro-scale surface textures. Prior to serving as faculty at the University of St. Thomas, Tiffany worked for Honeywell Aerospace. She

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria-isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Nadiye Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald Harichandran, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

Paper ID #37535Insights Provided by Student Feedback on Integrated E-Learning Modules Covering Entrepreneurial TopicsMaria-isabel Carnasciali (Associate Professor) Maria-Isabel is currently an Assistant Provost and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Haven. She teaches courses related to thermo-fluid systems – including Engineering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermo/Fluids Laboratory, and Applied CFD. In addition to her education research and assessment related work, she involves graduate and undergraduate students in her technical research spanning validation of CFD models for

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #38867Board 38: Identifying the Strengths and the Cracks of Mastery BasedAssessment in Reinforced Concrete Design (Case Study)Dr. Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University Dr. Anthony Battistini is an Assistant Professor in the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University. His expertise is in structural design, with an emphasis in steel bridge structures and connections. ”Dr. Batts”, as his students call him, aspires to provide students with a quality and enjoyable experience in the classroom. He is actively engaged in improving the quality of education across the country through his

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #34516Switching Gears in Machine Design; A Focus Toward Technical WritingSkills in Lieu of a Hands-On Semester Design and Fabrication ProjectDr. Dennis O’Connor, California State University, Chico Dr. Dennis O’Connor received his B.S. (2004) and M.S. (2007) in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Ph.D. (2014) in Engineering Science from Southern Illinois Univer- sity Carbondale. His major research interests are dynamics and vibration including nonlinear systems and numerical methods. He joined the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Sus- tainable

Conference Session

Learn About Assessment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

on active, collaborative, and problem- based learning, entrepreneurial mindset education, creative problem solving, and innovation. He is an author of a fluid mechanics textbook.Dr. Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University Liping Liu is an associate professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Uni- versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011. Her research focuses on thermal sciences and energy systems, with special interest in addressing transport phenomena in energy processes. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and SAE International. American

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University

Paper ID #35263Engaging Clients in ECE Seminar Course via Clinical ConsultingDr. Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University Professor Jansson is currently Faculty Director for the Center for Sustainability and the Environment as well as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University where he is responsible for pedagogy and research in the power systems, smart grid and analog systems areas. His specialties include grid interconnection of large scale renewable power systems, Mach Effect detection and smart grid virtual storage via thermal inertia of buildings. He has previously worked for over a decade

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Freeman, Valparaiso University; Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kenneth Leitch, Valparaiso University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2007-2565: IMPROVED PEDAGOGY FOR ETHICS INSTRUCTIONRichard Freeman, Valparaiso University Richard Freeman is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Valparaiso University. Professor Freeman joined the department in 2003. He has taught GE301 four semesters and was part of the ad hoc Committee formed to address curriculum changes in GE301. Professor Freeman is the Chair of IEEE’s Calumet Section in Northwest Indiana.Peter Johnson, Valparaiso UniversityKenneth Leitch, Valparaiso University Page 12.847.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improved

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Tao, Florida International University; Yiding Cao, Florida International University

AC 2007-1835: IMPLEMENTATION OF DESIGN, BUILD AND TEST PROJECTSFOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR CONDITIONING IN THERMALENGINEERING COURSESYong Tao, Florida International University Dr. Yong Xin Tao is Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at the Mechanical and Materials Engineering program at Florida International University (FIU). An internationally known researcher in modeling frost growth related to refrigeration system performance, he is also Director of the Building Energy, Environment, and Conservation Systems Lab (BEECS). His research has focused on transport phenomena in multiphase systems, alternative energy utilization in building technology and energy conservation systems in buildings

Conference Session

Enhancing Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Gary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research interests include the mechanics of nanostructures, dynamics of mechanical systems, the application of dynamical systems theory, and engineering education. Page 13.110.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Structured Approach to Problem Solving in Statics and Dynamics: Assessment and EvolutionIntroductionIt has been the authors’ experience that, in spite of even the most careful presentation, studentsoften perceive the solutions to problems in dynamics to be a hodgepodge of techniques and

Conference Session

Impact Student Success

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-2675: IMPACT AND RESULTS OF MINORITY ENGINEERINGSTUDENT ADVISING AND MENTORING FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENTTokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University TOKUNBO OGUNFUNMI, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California. He earned his BSEE (First Class Honors) from Obafemi Awolowo University, (formerly University of Ife), Nigeria, his MSEE and PhDEE from Stanford University, Stanford, California. His teaching and research interests span the areas of Digital Signal Processing (theory, applications and implementations), Adaptive Systems, VLSI/ASIC Design and Multimedia Signal Processing. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, Member

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, power engineering education, and energy conversion.Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania Wayne Blanding received his B.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982, Ocean Engineer degree from the MIT/Woods Hole Joint Program in Ocean Engineering in 1990, and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2007. From 1982 to 2002 was an officer in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. His research interests include target tracking, detection, estimation, and engineering education

Conference Session

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susanne Wolf, Technische Universitaet Darmstadt; Manfred Hampe, Technische Universitaet Darmstadt

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First-Year Programs

, Germany, in 2001. From 2002 until now she works at the Didactic Center of Technische Universität Darmstadt. She is currently working on her doctorate which is part of a broad-based research project of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her interests involve the development, introduction and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning methods as well as quality assurance. She is particularly interested in project-based courses that support the acquirement of soft skills. Page 11.701.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 How to provide first-year students with a really good

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Delvicario, University of Hartford; Dominick Gerard Lauria, University of Hartford; Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

. I. Ward Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford. Her current research interests are audio and speech signal processing, promoting critical thinking through the engineering curriculum, promoting diversity and inclusion in the academic environment, and teaching with new educational methods, including peer instruction, personal response systems, video games, and state-of-the-art CAD tools. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Promoting critical thinking through troubleshooting exercises in fundamental electric circuits labsAbstractThis paper presents a study conducted in the fall semester of 2017 that aimed to

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University; N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University

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Mechanical Engineering

taught Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Technical Communication. Mar- tin then joined Johnson Matthey Electronics/Honeywell Electronic Materials where he held positions in Technical Service, Product Management, Six Sigma, and Research & Development. He is an inventor on a dozen patents and patent applications and has published over 30 papers and book chapters on topics including ceramic processing, Pb-free solder development, experimental design, and biomechanics. His current research focuses on rocket propellant characterization, fin flutter, and heat transfer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 TEACHING AN UNDERGRADUATE INTRODUCTORY

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hooman Rashtian, University of California, Davis; Jun Ouyang, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

2016, he has joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at University of California, Davis as a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (Teaching Professor). His teaching interests include circuit theory as well as analog, digital and RF electronic circuits and systems. His educational research interests include applying technology to design modern circuits courses and laboratories.Mr. Jun Ouyang, University of California, Davis Jun Ouyang received two bachelor degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Univer- sity of California, Davis, CA, United States. He worked as an IT professional prior to his college years. He is currently a Master’s student at University of

Conference Session

Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Paper ID #17878Approaching ABET Preparations as a Design ExerciseDr. Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin Dr. Wallace Fowler has served on the faculty of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineer- ing Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin since 1965. His early research focused on low thrust interplanetary trajectory optimization. In the 1970s, his research focus broadened to include spacecraft attitude dynamics, tumbling satellite dynamics and retrieval, spacecraft rendezvous and proximity oper- ations, and spacecraft / mission design. His current research centers on spacecraft / mission

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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Engineering Physics and Physics

Paper ID #25138Assessment of Quantum Mechanical ConceptsDr. Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy Robert A. Ross is a Professor of Physics in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy. His research interests include semiconductor devices and physics pedagogy. Ross received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Wayne State University in Detroit. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Assessment of Quantum Mechanical ConceptsAbstractDetroit Mercy offers a comprehensive engineering program with degrees in mechanical, civil

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Retention & Bridge Programs #2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs

instructor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She received her BS in Biological Engineering and MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas. She previously served as a project manager at a water resources center, but returned to the University of Arkansas to teach general Introduction to Engineering and to coordinator for the First-Year Honors Innovation Experience. She also serves as an academic adviser for first-year engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Is High School GPA a useful tool for identifying at-risk students in First-Year Engineering?AbstractThe First-Year Engineering

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other building emission impacts by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Energy Consumption Trends for AC Systems in a Typical House Maher Shehadi, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Engineering

Conference Session

NEW Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Stair, Northwestern University; Buckley Crist, Jr, Jr, Northwestern University

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Materials

awarded B. A. and Ph. D. degrees in chemistry from Williams College and Duke University, respectively. His experience with polymers and other materials dates from six years spent at the Camille Dreyfus Laboratory at the Research Triangle Park. Crist has been at Northwestern for over thirty years, with joint appointments in the department of Materials Science and Engineering and the department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Research activities have focused on polymer solids and blends, reported in more than 100 publications. Page 11.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Richard Dippery, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1006: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES OF ANUNDERGRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSERaghu Echempati, Kettering UniversityRichard Dippery, Kettering University Page 15.1166.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES OF AN UNDERGRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEAbstractTeaching and learning a fundamental core course such as Mechanical Engineering Design (orMachine Design) continues to be fun but a challenging task for many instructors, as well as forstudents. It certainly helps if an instructor has both hands on and/or professional consultingexperience to share their rich and real-life knowledge to keep

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division New Ideas Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #9342Fostering Intra- and Entrepreneurship in Engineering StudentsDr. Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University B.S. Biochemical Engineering 1999, Rutgers; M.S. Chemical Engineering 2001, Rutgers; Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 2002, Iowa State University; NSF Graduate Research Fellowship 1999-2002; NRC Postdoc- toral Fellow at NIST 2002-2004. Page 24.624.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Fostering Intra- and Entrepreneurship in Engineering StudentsAbstractEngineers value

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine C.S. Whitaker; Richard W Freeman

= -1.0; /* set as though the ping was unsuccessful */ init_sonar(); /* initialize the sonar registers *//* The range function returns a –1 if the ping was unsuccessful or the distance to theobject if successful. Only print out the distance if the ping worked. */ while(dist < 0.0) { ping(); dist = range(); } printf(“%d\n”, dist); /* This prints to the robot’s LCD */ tone(880.0, 0.25); /* I’m finished tone */}Figure 4: Program for Lab 3 Exercise 1.Bibliography1. The Boyer Commissions of Education Undergraduates in the Research University. ReinventingUndergraduate Education: A Blueprint for America’s Research Universities. (1998).2. Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T

Conference Session

Tools of Teaching

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Jacques; Mark Shields; John O'Connell; Matthew Mehalik

engineering projects and solving contemporary andfuture engineering problems. The complexity of modern technology and the sophistication ofcurrent knowledge and procedures makes it impossible for any single individual to know and doeverything; assistance from others is essential in virtually every engineering endeavor. Page 7.909.1It is vital that engineering graduates both understand the nature of, and be able to function in,team situations. As a result, engineering education must include a significant number ofexperiences that impact students in ways that build awareness and skills in teaming. There aremany formats in which this can be done. Teams

Conference Session

Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Md. Rasheduzzaman, Purdue University, Calumet

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Instrumentation

Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He authored more than 25 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009 he as PI received NSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Facility. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen pow- ered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His interests are in the area of industrial transducer, industrial process con- trol, modeling and simulation of Mechatronics devices and systems, wireless controls, statistical process control, computer aided design and fabrication