Conference Session

ChE Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Reginald Tomkins; Levelle Burr-Alexander; Joseph Kisutcza; Deran Hanesian; Howard Kimmel

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2004, American Society for Engineering Education2. I would need more training to teach the topic.3. I would have to look at my notes.4. I could teach a lesson on the topic tomorrow.For most of the topics, the teachers indicated that they would have to look at their notes, or couldteach a lesson on the topic tomorrow. Response number 2 was selected by some participants ononly three topics “mass transfer”, “process dynamics and control”, and “process and plantdesign”. This is not surprising since these are topics not normally included in the high schoolcurriculum. It also suggests that we should try alternative approaches to these topics in

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Skills for Complex Global Environments, pp. i-ix, 2010.11. P.W. Sauer, Educational needs for the “smart grid” workforce, in Proc. of IEEE Power and Energy Soc. General Meeting., p. 1-3, 2010.12. G.F. Reed, and W.F. Stanchina, Smart grid education models for modern electric power system engineering curriculum, 2010 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, pp. 1 - 5, 2012, DOI: 10.1109/PES.2010.558961713. A., Scaglione, A course on smart grid networks, in Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2012 IEEE, pp. 1-2, 2012, DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2012.634573014. M. Ilic, Critical Needs for Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Teaching Electric Energy Systems, in the 2014 Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), IEEE PES, pp

Conference Session

Experiences in Engineering Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Community Engagement Division

, teamwork and other professionalskills, and are forced to learn “on the job.”2,11-13 Skills outlined by ABET criteria further reflectthe necessity for integrating such attributes in engineering education, including: (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, andsolve engineering problems; (f) an understanding of

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

educational materials andlaboratory exercises for fundamental mechatronics and controls education. Students learnmathematical control theory, board-level electronics, interfacing and microprocessorssupplemented with educational laboratory equipment 1,2,3 The current curriculum tends to have acompartmentalized approach with separately taught subjects of abstract control theory,kinematics, dynamics, electronics, programming and machine design. The educational laboratoryequipment such as balancing an inverted pendulum or a ball-on-beam, LEGO robots followinglines or solving a maze are some examples. We use these platforms and heavily mathematicalcontent to “teach the fundamentals” and let them learn the industrial hardware aftergraduation.As new

Conference Session

Simulation Courses & BME Laboratories

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

Information[1] Ranky, P.G, Deek, F P and Friedman R.: Interactive 3D Multimedia Cases for the Computer Systemsand Networking Curriculum in NJIT’s I-TOWER Sponsored Wireless Laboratories, ASEE West PointConference, May 2002, In the proceedings.[2] Ranky, P G., Golgen Bengu and Gale Tenen Spak: The Development and Application of Synchronousand Asynchronous Technology Based Learning Aids for Undergraduate Engineering Education, The NSFEngineering Education Innovators’ Conference, NSF sponsored participation, April 7-8, 1997, Arlington,VA, USA, Proceedings[3] Frazer, A. and Ranky, P.G.: A Case-based Introduction to the National Electronics ManufacturingInitiative (NEMI) Plug and Play Factory Project; An interactive multimedia publication with 3D objects

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #21319The Use of SPICE Simulation to Promote Reflection and Metacognition in aMicroelectronics CourseDr. Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh Renee M. Clark serves as research assistant professor focusing on assessment and evaluation within the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and its Engineering Education Research Center (EERC), where her interests center on active and experiential learning. She has 25 years of experience as an engineer and analyst, having worked most recently for Walgreens and General Motors/Delphi Automo- tive in the areas of data analysis, IT, and manufacturing

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md Abdullah, The University of Texas at Arlington; Gowtham Nageshwara rao, The University of Texas at Arlington; Faith Lauren Sowell, The University of Texas at Arlington; Vibhav Nirmal, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shuchisnigdha Deb, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

andsafety. In addition to traditional teaching methods, the curriculum incorporates immersiveexperiences in virtual reality (VR) and introduces students to advanced techniques in gaze dataanalysis. This approach not only enriches students' understanding of contemporary technologiesbut also equips them with valuable skills in data analysis, aligning with the demands of modernindustries. By blending theoretical concepts with hands-on experiences in cutting-edgetechnologies, the educational component fosters a holistic learning environment, preparingstudents for the dynamic landscape of additive manufacturing and data-driven decision-making.Materials and MethodsA virtual learning environment was createdusing the Unity game engine, and studentswere

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michaela Harper, Utah State University; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

emergingtechnologies in shaping the future of engineering education.IntroductionThe advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has revolutionized various sectors,including shipping and manufacturing, management and hiring practices, economics and financemarkets, art and creative endeavors, and education [1]-[4]. Generative AI's intrusion intoacademic practices, particularly homework completion, is a subject that has garnered recentattention [5] and controversy [6]. Artificial Intelligence has disrupted traditional pedagogicalmethods, offering students tools that make problem-solving and homework completion moreefficient [7]. Other AI tools, such as automated grading, plagiarism detectors, and intelligenttutoring systems, have provided needed support

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 11 Empathy and Human-Centered Design 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Sneha Subramanian; Jake Fava, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Christopher Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Teaching International, vol. 54, no. 4, pp. 374–385, Jul. 2017, doi: 10.1080/14703297.2015.1108214.[5] A. Pagano, S. Shehab, and L. Liebenberg, “WIP: Introducing Students to Human-Centered Design in a Design for Manufacturability Course,” in 2020 ASEE Virtual Conference, 2020, p. 12.[6] “EAC-Criteria-2020-2021.pdf.”[7] R. Buchanan, “Wicked Problems in Design Thinking,” Design Issues, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 5– 21, 1992.[8] M. Meinel, T. T. Eismann, C. V. Baccarella, S. K. Fixson, and K.-I. Voigt, “Does applying design thinking result in better new product concepts than a traditional innovation approach? An experimental comparison study,” European Management Journal, p. S0263237320300232, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.emj

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Skills Development Across the Undergraduate-to-Workforce Transition

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Leadership Development

Paper ID #29532Using Competing Values Framework to map the Development of Leadershipskills as Capstone Design students Transition to the WorkplaceMr. Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury is a PhD student at Virginia Tech in the department of Engineering Edu- cation. Tahsin holds a bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has worked as a manufacturing professional at a Fortune 500 company. As an Engineering Education researcher, he is interested in enhancing professional competencies for engineering workforce development in academia and

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2846: MOTIVATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR COLLEGE STU-DENTS SERVING AS MENTORS IN A HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS COM-PETITIONNoah Salzman, Purdue University Noah Salzman is a graduate student in Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College, and his M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has work experience as both an engi- neer and taught science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level.Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning and As- sistant Professor of Engineering

Conference Session

Real-World Applications

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Tapper; Walter Buchanan

Requirements: Using the Siemens’ Simatic Software along with the Siemens Model 224 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) trainers in conjunction with the I/O Load Centers and Variable Frequency Drive trainers, design a process that accomplishes the “constraints and requirements” listed previously. The simulation must be working and a demonstration must be provided.Report Requirements: Page 8.508.4 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Your group

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Juan Andrade; Ana Cabrales; Veronica Martinez; Sheng-Jen Hsieh

bothdiscrete and continuous events. Two AS/RS models were constructed using Fischertechnik Page 4.103.5components. This integration enhanced the availability of I/O ports from each controller andopened a new avenue of integration between an existing controller and a newly installed controllerfor process control.Benefits of this approach to integrating manufacturing system design within a class curriculum aremany. First, the project challenged students to go beyond what they had already learned. Forexample, although they had learned about ladder diagrams and icon-based programmingseparately, this project gave them an occasion to combine the two

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gaffar Gailani; Sidi Berri; NIEVES ANGULO

expertise is in Manufacturing, Robotics andComputational Mechanics.NIEVES ANGULO, ED.DMathematics Dept. Hostos Community College, Bronx, New York is an Associate Professorin the Mathematics Department and the Coordinator of the Engineering Program in thedepartment. She has a pure B.A. and M.A. in Mathematics from Hunter College of CUNY, andan M.S and Ed.D in Mathematics Education from Columbia University. She has been veryactive in externally funded initiatives dedicated to improve proficiency in STEM educationincluding collaborative projects with NSF, DoE and NASA. 101 Undergraduate Research Through NASA InitiativesAbstractThere was a common belief that research should only be introduced

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3346: INTEGRATING REAL WORLD ENGINEERING EXAM-PLES AND MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS INTO COMPUTER SIM-ULATIONS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTPAIRSProf. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and is the author of more

Collection

2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Paper ID #44673Developing a Writing Rubric to Answer Research Questions (not forGrading!)Mr. John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati I am an engineering and computing education PhD student at the University of Cincinnati. My interests are in retention of computer science students and improving Computer Science education for undergraduates by leveraging current technology. I am also interested in exploring the links between spatial skills and computer science, particularly how they can contribute to success in computer science. My overarching goal is to increase the retention rate for studying Computer Science at all

Conference Session

Programs in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, supervisor of the LTU Thermo-Fluids Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, chair of the First Year Engineering experience, and faculty advisor of the LTU SAE Aero Design Team.Dr. Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University Page 23.266.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Campus-wide Course Modification Program to Implement Active & Collaborative Learning and Problem-based Learning to Address the Entrepreneurial MindsetAbstractWhile active and

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

advanced level in the curriculum. Thecourse also serves as a means for students to gain exposure to advanced industrial automation conceptsbefore their senior design project. The course has an applied learning focus, offering flexibility to thestudents through an open laboratory philosophy. Since the concepts of Internet based robotics andmechatronics are best conveyed through application-based learning, the course is divided into twocomponents: a classroom lecture component and an associative laboratory component. The courseprovides students with a comprehensive knowledge of Internet based manufacturing automation usingindustrial robots and other common machinery and components as shown in Figure 6. During thelaboratory exercises the students

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E. Reuther, Columbia University; Andrea Nye, Columbia University; Lorna Helen Begg, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; John D. O'Neill, Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Ahmet-Hamdi Cavusoglu, Columbia University

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Biomedical

Engineering PhD candidate with his research focusing on the intersection of biology, energy, and the environment. Currently, Hamdi focuses on theoretical and experi- mental approaches to modeling and manufacturing hygroscopic actuators for energy and robotic applica- tions. Concurrently, he is a Senior Fellow at Columbia Technology Ventures. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Accelerating Biomedical Innovation in Academia: Leveraging Academic Discoveries to Meet the Needs of Faculty and StudentsA. Abstract Faculty and students have unique educational and professional needs andpriorities. Faculty traditionally focus their

Conference Session

FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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First-Year Programs

recently, using simulations and games to help facilitate learning. Among other things, she is interested in how students make use of multimedia representations of scientific concepts in games. She is currently the research director for the Epistemic Games Group at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin-Madison Golnaz is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before becoming interested in education, she studied Mechanical Engineering and Spanish. Golnaz has also worked as a computer sci- ence instructor, high school mathematics teacher, and STEM curriculum designer. Her research interests are how technology can be used as an effective and engaging teaching

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benito Flores, Universidad de Monterrey

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

the energetic way they implemented them. Real consultants!‖ - ―I recommend you keep this up, because other universities just send you students 'who do what you tell them to.' Far from that, your students get here asking 'What problem can we solve for you?'‖ - ―Professional, enthusiastic, very committed.‖From students at the end of the course: - ―The best course I took in my whole time here. It helped me understand the whole curriculum, how to put together what I learned, even gut courses like culture and statistics.‖ - ―I never worked so hard in any other course. It was a lot of work. The faculty might ask for a little less, but in the long run, it was worth it. I

Conference Session

Hands-On Skills in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Peter A. Sariano; Zachary Aaron Sexton, University of Delaware ; Wade Gerald Stewart, University of Delaware ; Kevin R. Guidry, University of Delaware; Jason Gleghorn, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #22634Connecting Theoretical Concepts to Physical Phenomena Using 3-D-printedMicrofluidic DevicesDr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware Sarah I. Rooney is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Program in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Delaware, where she seeks to bring evidence-based teaching practices to the undergraduate curriculum. She received her B.S.E. (2009) and M.S.E. (2010) in Biomed- ical Engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and her Ph.D. (2015) in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.Mr. Peter A. Sariano,Mr

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

consider global, cultural, social, environmental, and economicfactors in student outcomes [1], as do licensing agencies such as the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE) [2] and profession societies such as IEEE [3].Most engineering instructors have been educated with a deep technical focus, and though manysee the value of addressing sociotechnical issues, they have little experience outside ofengineering and feel ill-equipped to integrate these topics in the curriculum. In this project, weaim to make it easier for engineering instructors to include sociotechnical issues in their coursesby developing modules (with detailed teaching guides and instructional resources) for theintroduction to circuits course, each emphasizing a different

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

participation by STEM students has increased over the last decade, during the2009/10 academic year, only 3.9% of study abroad came from engineering majors [1]. This isattributed to the heavy course loads required in engineering programs and the highly-structured,sequential curriculum that makes missing a semester problematic, in addition to difficulties infinding equivalent technical courses which can be transferred back to American institutions.When I started teaching at UAB, study abroad options for engineering students were few and farbetween. Because of the transformative role that studying abroad played in my ownundergraduate experience, I wanted to create similar opportunities for my students. Drawing oncontacts made during two years living in

Conference Session

Innovations in the Aerospace Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Olivier de Weck

, S.E., Hall, S.R., et. al., “Reform of the Aeronautics and Astronautics Curriculum at MIT”, ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 83, No. 1, pages 47-56, January 1994.AcknowledgmentsThe balsa glider laboratory and the water rocket laboratory were phased in since 1998 withcontributions from Prof. Dan Frey, Prof. Jim Kuchar and Prof. Charles Coleman. TeachingAssistants that were particularly helpful in organizing the activities decribed in this paper areChris Graff, Danielle Adams, Andrea Fanucci, Tim de Mierry, Ryan Whitaker as well as GeoffReber and Damian Toohey. Mrs. Diane Soderholm assembled Appendix B. The online studentsurvey was conducted by Mrs. Doris Brodeur and Mr. Alf Kohler. Ms. Colleen Horin agreed tobe shown in Figure 9

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; John Misasi PhD, Western Washington University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

environments through the development and implementation of strategies geared towards increasing student sense of belonging.John Misasi PhD, Western Washington University Dr. John Misasi is an Associate Professor of Polymer Materials Engineering at Western Washington University. He currently focuses his teaching and research on the relationships between the structures, processing, and properties of industrially-relevant polymers and composites. His passion is in educating next-generation engineers and scientists about materials and manufacturing through hands-on curriculum and meaningful research experiences. This philosophy has led to successful collaborations with plastics and composites industry partners ranging from

Conference Session

Developing ABET Outcomes F--J

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Litzinger

that that was done in teams. Thispart of the assignment asked students to consider four options for regulations of emissions fromlawn mowers: i) no regulations, ii) limits attainable by modification of engine design, iii) limits attainable with use of catalytic converters, and iv) zero emission limits, requiring use of electric mowers. Page 7.1286.3 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationTable 1: Quotes from Essays on EngineeringDefinitions of

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Jefferson Baird, University of Pittsburgh; Schohn L. Shannon, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

that, if the same survey is given each semesterto the same group of students over 6 semesters, the familiarity of the survey will alter the results– the students may tend to simply repeat their survey answers without great forethought to thequestions. By conducting the surveys during the first half of each academic year for thesophomores and juniors, students will not be taking back-to-back surveys over three years. Thisshould enable us to evaluate less-biased survey results..References 1. McCarthy, J.J. and Parker, R. S., “The Pillars of Chemical Engineering: A Block Scheduled Curriculum”, Chemical Engineering Education, 38 (4), 292–301, 2004. 2. Parker, R.S. and Shannon, S.L., “Pillars of ChE: Systems Eng. I. An Integrated Course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken C Stanton, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

++ ++ engines, electric motors, energy storage, control systems, and regenerative braking, and their system interactions. MECH 523 - Battery and Fuel Cell System Design for Vehicles I. For primary battery chemistries, analyze the performance of the electrochmical cell using the tools of the undergraduate curriculum

Conference Session

Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Khosro A. Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

Tagged Topics

Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

exploit the curiosity and the sense of mastery and self-determination in students5. Thomassuggested that PBL projects have these characteristics; i) are central to the curriculum, ii) arefocused on questions or problems that push students to encounter the central concepts, iii) involvestudents in a scientific inquiry, iv) are highly student-driven, and v) are realistic, not school-like.These requirements of the PBL projects are all met in the DBT approach in the engineeringeducation. Also, the completion of the project in a determined time is important6. Furthermore,the complexity of the project necessitates group efforts and team work. There is evidence thatPBL methodologies such as the DBT method with student centered, inquiry-based, active