Conference Session

Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Joaquin Molto, Florida International University; Nicholas Sean Gonzalez, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Sophia Tavio Perez

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

of Public Policy at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. She is involved in projects in the intersection of education, data mining, machine learning, ethics, and fairness. Her research interests include data mining, recommender systems, predictive models within educational contexts, and the fairness concerns that arise from their use. Her goal is to help students succeed using data and machine learning models.Joaquin Molto, Florida International University Joaquin Molto is a Florida International University student who has earned his B.S. in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematical Sciences. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Computer Science and is passionate about Software Engineering, AI, and Machine

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Hamad Alajeel, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

educational environment.Prof. Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego Curt Schurgers is a Teaching Professor in the UCSD Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research and teaching are focused on course redesign, active learning, and project-based learning. He also co-directs a hands-on undergraduate research program called Engineers for Exploration, in which students apply their engineering knowledge to problems in exploration and conservation.Dr. Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego Dr.Huihui Qi is an Associate Teaching Professor in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the University of California San Diego.Hamad Alajeel, University of California, San Diego

Conference Session

ETD Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construction Manage- ment. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Interdisciplinary Experimental Engineering Project Course DevelopmentAbstractThe Engineering Technology (ET) program is one of several unique programs at Sam HoustonState University. The program offers six Bachelor of Science (BS) Major degrees and a varietyof courses for a BS Minor. The BS degrees offered in the program are: (a) EngineeringTechnology

Conference Session

Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bruce Ferguson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Moore, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terry Schumacher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark Yoder, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Dr. Dan Moore is the associate dean of the faculty and professor in the Electrical and Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his PhD in Electrical Page 12.235.1 Engineering from N. C. State University in 1989 in the area of compound semiconductors. He directed the departmental senior design program for several years and now oversees externally sponsored multidisciplinary graduate and undergraduate projects. His current research interests include engineering design methodologies

Conference Session

Design and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University; Donald Heer, Oregon State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #21693Literature Review and Methods Paper: Identifying Influencers That Con-tribute to Transformative Learning in an Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing Undergraduate Capstone Design Project and Selecting Action ResearchMethods to Frame a StudyDr. Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University Rachael Cate: Dr. Rachael Cate received her MA in rhetoric and composition from Oregon State Univer- sity in 2011 and her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Research from Oregon State University in 2016. She joined the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University as a member of the

Conference Session

Curriculum and the Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Salah Burhan Al Omari P.E., United Arab Emirates University; Aysha Al Ameri P.E., United Arab Emirates University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #23744Development of a Design Division for an Industry: A Capstone Project in aMaster’s of Engineering Management ProgramDr. Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University Dr Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan – Siva is a Srilankan by birth and a citizen of the United Kingdom. His experience in Sri-lanka started with an year’s post-graduate apprenticeship in the manufacturing shops of the Government Railway and nine years in the Cement Industry. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from University of Srilanka, and obtained his Masters from the University of Aston and PhD from City University of London

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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International

AC 2009-2459: NEW CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR A TOP AFRICANUNIVERSITYTokunbo 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 of Sigma Xi, AAAS and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Fayed, Southeastern Louisiana University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

contributing directly orindirectly to the concentration as a core class or a general ET class. This includes the 2 3-hour seniordesign classes, a 3-hour project management class, and a 1-hour seminar class. The two technical electiveclasses may contribute to the concentration but most probably will be from other concentrations, or evendifferent program (such as Industrial Technology, Math, or Computer Science), based on the availabilityof the classes. 2/16Figure 2 Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum sheet 3/16 Figure 3 Mechanical Engineering Technology

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

specifically for such purposes, but, as in Twitter’s case, theywere aware that the real-time connecting of people and information was a breakthrough in theway people would share and receive information. Numerous other engineered innovations (e.g.,electrical grids, the telephone, the automobile, the Internet, human genome sequencing, etc.)have had tremendous societal implications that engineers in one way or another addressed intheir work [13].One way to integrate societal needs and challenges into the engineering curriculum is throughresearch projects. At Farmingdale State College, faculty members are strongly encouraged toinclude undergraduate students in their research projects and strong institutional support isavailable through grants, mentorship

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Wilson; Kim Needy; Karen Bursic

forstudents pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology for the Mechanical, Civil andElectrical disciplines. Three sections of ET 1103 are offered each calendar year with enrollmentsof approximately 30 students each.These courses (IE 1040 and ET 1103) are for the most part taught in isolation of other courses inwhich the concepts can (and should) be applied (such as senior design “capstone” courses). Theauthors have made strides to more fully integrate engineering economic analysis into the IndustrialEngineering curriculum in the senior design course. However, more can be done to integrate itfurther within the Industrial Engineering curriculum as well as within the other engineeringdisciplines.Project DescriptionThe project contains three

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20318Embedding Renewable Energy Concepts into Engineering CurriculumDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PhD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at uni- versities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergrad

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Preparing Future Semiconductor Talent in the Global Context: A Comparative Study of the Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum in the U.S. and Taiwan1. IntroductionDue to the exponential surge in global chip demand and strategic initiatives such as the CHIPSand Science Act to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States, the industry isfacing a severe talent shortage. Consulting companies such as Deloitte have also estimated thatby 2030, more than one million additional skilled workers will be needed to meet the globaldemand in this field [1]. Similarly, the joint report released by The Semiconductor IndustryAssociation (SIA) and Oxford Economics, has projected that after the enactment of CHIPS

Collection

2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Chang-Hee Won

Proceedings of the 2007 Middle Atlantic Section Fall Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 1 Spacecraft Systems Engineering Courses for Traditional Engineering Curriculum Chang-Hee Won, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Temple UniversityAbstract Systems engineering is an important skill for future engineers. Systems engineering is amanagement technology that allows engineers to effectively design, develop, and deploy large

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #44109Work in Progress: Reimagining the ECE Curriculum: Bridging TechnicalPreparation, Professional Formation, and University Mission for a HolisticEducationDr. Shiny Abraham, Seattle University Dr. Shiny Abraham is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Seattle University. Her disciplinary research efforts focus on the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and Machine Learning towards remote environmental monitoring, and soil and water conservation. Her pedagogical research revolves around leveraging technology trends to enhance interest in ECE, as well as broadening

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James C. Wood

, and communications), anintegrated freshman curriculum framework has been developed. The ET Core is built onthe six major physical systems (electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluid, optical, andmaterial) common to the engineering technology programs in the South Carolina systemand identifies the freshman level mathematics, science, and introductory technologyperformance objectives. Because technical communication is essential, a communicationframework will also be part of the integrated ET Core. Industry has been involved invalidation of the performance objectives and identification of problem-based exercises toallow the classroom activities to model the workplace by focusing on teamwork,communication, and problem solving as well as technical

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University

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Diversity

, Yousef Sardahi2, and Asad Salem2 1 Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 2 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Marshall University Huntington, WV 25705 ferdjallah@marshall.edu, sardahi@marshall.edu, asad.salem@marshall.edu AbstractThe proposed curriculum on wind and solar energy offers an educational opportunity to bothundergraduate and graduate students, allowing them to acquire essential skills in renewable energyand engineering design. The primary objective of this curriculum is to expose and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Becker, Montana State University

them for emerging trends in the field. The senior-level course in microwave circuits atMontana State University has been redesigned using this philosophy based on materialsdeveloped at another university as described by Furse et. al.. 1 Even those electrical engineeringstudents pursuing specialties other than microwave electronics can benefit from rudimentaryknowledge of high-frequency effects. For example, an understanding of transmission line andother high-frequency effects is of vital importance for engineers involved in high-speed digitaldesign.This paper describes educational materials that integrate key concepts in high-frequencyelectronics into several courses within the electrical and computer engineering curriculum. Thematerials

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Roemer, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Debra Mascaro, University of Utah

AC 2010-1903: A SPIRAL LEARNING CURRICULUM IN MECHANICALENGINEERINGRobert Roemer, University of Utah Robert B. Roemer is currently a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. He teaches courses in engineering design, and is interested in integrating the use of design projects and active learning throughout the curriculum to improve engineering education.Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She received her S.B. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mesut Muslu

Engineering Education, vol.88, No.1, Jan. 1999, pp.19-25.13. Dutson, A.J., et al., “A Review of Teaching Engineering Design Through Project Oriented Capstone Courses,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol.86, No.1, Jan. 1997, pp.17-28.14. Hodge, B.K., and W.G. Steele, “Experiences with a Curriculum with Balanced Design Content in All Stems,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, vol.1, 1995, pp.225-231.Biographical InformationMESUT MUSLU is currently a professor and the chair of the Electrical Engineering department at UWP. Hereceived his B.S. form Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, and his M.S. and Ph.D. from theUniversity of Missouri Rolla. Muslu’s area of interest is in power system operation and control and

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rustin Deane Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Design Graphics

supplied computer-aided design (CAD)curriculum and team project-based learning impacts undergraduate engineering technologystudents’ engineering design, problem-solving, communication, and group participation skills.Evidence for the study comes from nine mechanical and one electrical engineering technologystudents enrolled in an upper level design course. Instructional materials included aSOLIDWORKS supplied CAD guide and a team project. Part three of the Classroom Activitiesand Outcomes Survey measured the extent to which the students believed they had made progressin a variety of learning and skill development areas as a result of taking the course. Results indicatethat the sequential use of the industry supplied CAD curriculum and the team

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Curriculum and Design - June 24th

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelsey Nicole Warren, Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical Engineering

distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medical monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020A Survey of Biomedical Design Projects to Inform Skill Development in a New Undergraduate

Conference Session

ET Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

P. James Moser; Biswajit Ray

per TC2K guidelines are incorporated in the curriculum design.A capstone design experience is not built into the curriculum; however, 14-months of full-timeco-op experience and upper level design-oriented courses will most likely suffice the intent ofthis requirement. The project management techniques, statistics/probability, transform methods,and applied differential equations are part of the curriculum satisfying the TC2K requirements.A pre-accreditation visit is in the plan for Spring-2006. Faculty members dedicated to the EEETprogram will receive training on ABET accreditation process through participation in ABET andASEE sponsored seminars. A couple of schools with accredited programs under TC2K criteria

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University; Christopher M. Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Steven Wrenn, Drexel Unviersity, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center; Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Kevin Ayers, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Leonid Hrebien, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); James E. Mitchell, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #20575Work in Progress: Curriculum Revision and Classroom Environment Re-structuring to Support Blended Project-Based Learning in First-Year Gen-eral Engineering Laboratory CoursesProf. Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University Dr. Terranova is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University. In his current role, he is the lead instructor for the freshman engineering program, and oversees activities in the Innovation Studio, a large-area academic makerspace. He has taught and developed courses in general engineering and mechanical engineering at Drexel. Prior to Drexel, he has taught

Conference Session

ET International Collaborations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

A. A. Al-Anezi

) 3 Fluid Power 3 Tolerancing Mechanics of Materials & Lab 4 I.C.E 2 (Diesel Engines) 3 Machine Design 3 Fluid Mechanics & Lab 3 Gas Turbine 2 Engineering Project 2 Applied Thermodynamics 3 Boilers & Steam Turbines 3 Electro-Mechanical Systems 4 Instrumentation & Lab 3 Fuel & Lubricants 1 Basic Electricity for Mech. Equip 3 Maintenance 1 (Lecture) 2 MET Elective

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

knowledge from severaldifferent courses. The first point where students are often required to make these cross-connections is the Capstone Design course. This is late in the curriculum, and allowing studentsto connect disciplines sooner would be beneficial for the students’ professional developmentand for their Capstone experience.There have been numerous reports from engineering departments on efforts to provide aplatform for integration throughout their curriculum. Mitchell et. al. at University CollegeLondon, restructured their entire curriculum to include single disciplinary and multi-disciplinaryproject-based learning (PBL) projects in each term [1]. While they did not report on the studentresponse, they did highlight the level of buy-in that

Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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Educational Research and Methods

for our electrical engineering capstone design course sequence with a focuson the projects that addresses modern energy technologies and sustainability issues. Course Structure and Content  Engineering senior or capstone design courses fill a critically important role in the engineeringand technology curriculum, forming a bridge between school and the workplace and have beenextensively researched. These courses bring to the forefront many of the ABET outcomes such aslifelong learning, design, teamwork, and contemporary issues. On the other hand, even thesustainability is included in ABET’s description of considerations for design but seldomincorporated into student projects. The Senior Capstone Design courses are a yearlong, oftenindustry or

Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19894The Contribution of Capstone Projects in Green/Renewable Energy Areas toGrowth of the Engineering Curriculum in Global Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Jennifer Gonser, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

. Military Academy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Assessing Sustainability in Design in an Infrastructure Course through Project-Based LearningAbstractThe United States Military Academy (USMA) seeks to educate and inspire their civilengineering students through a rigorous and realistic academic program. One of the introductorycourses in the civil engineering program is a broad-based infrastructure engineering course thatincorporates multiple engineering disciplines. The course exposes students to foundationalconcepts like landfill operations, conventional water treatment methods, electrical transmissionand distribution, and traffic flow theory, while being adaptable

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Zheng-Tao Deng; Abdul R. Jalloh; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Page 5.337.8approach and that it is the curriculum as presented is on the right track for producing competentengineering graduates. Page 5.337.9Bibliography/References:1. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, Bloom et al.,Handbook 1. Cognitive domain, New York; David McKay Company, 1956.2. Engineering Criteria 2000, third Edition, Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, December 1997.3. Integrating the Product Realization Process (PRP) into the Undergraduate Curriculum . The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, December 1995.4. Engineering Design-A Project-Based Introduction, Clive L

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hata, Portland Community College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

] describe a project initiated by Texas A&MUniversity to address issues in manufacturing at the nanoscale. The project will introducenanotechnology concepts throughout the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The curricularchange introduced by this project has four components corresponding to the four years ofundergraduate engineering curricula. At each level, concepts related to manufacturing at thenanoscale are introduced at the appropriate technical level.Alpert, Isaacs, Barry, Miller, and Busnaina [4] describe various nanotechnology educationinitiatives undertaken by University of Massachusetts, Lowell. One of the initiatives consists ofstarting a cross disciplinary graduate certificate in nanotechnology and nanoscience in Fall 2005.This