Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

at SUNYIT. The presentation included an introduction to visualization of nanoscale components, use of AFM by remote access and a list of useful links which can be used to teach AFM in their classes. A glossary on AFM with useful website links was also provided. Offered a project course for Master of Science program in Advanced Technology which incorporated both AFMs to conduct a study on visualization of nanoscale components. Made two presentations on “Visualization of Nanoscale components Using Atomic Force Microscopy,” to K-12 teachers and Community College faculty at the NEATE (Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center) Conference & Workshop, Hudson Valley Community College Troy, New York.4.0 Students’ Learning and

Conference Session

ERM: Mentoring for Everyone! And Let's talk about Graduate Students

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brayan Díaz, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Cesar Delgado, North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh, NC; Kevin Han, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Collin Lynch, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

educational theories.Collin F. Lynch (Assistant Professor of Computer Science) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Use of Communities of Practice to Analyze and Improve Graduate Engineering Education.Keywords: communities of practice, interdisciplinary, psychological safetyAbstractThis work-in-progress paper reports on pilot testing of instruments for an NSF-funded researchproject that aims to bridge the gap between professional engineering work and engineeringgraduate education, in accordance with a recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,and Medicine [NASEM] policy document (2018). The project

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1232: DEVELOPMENT OF A RENEWABLE ENERGY COURSE FOR ATECHNOLOGY PROGRAMFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityKeith Coogler, Sam Houston State University Page 15.405.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Renewable Energy Course for a Technology ProgramAbstractEnergy systems play a critical role in everyday life and are an important part of engineering. Theacademic, business, and industry fields have been seriously pursuing renewable energy systemsadvantageous to their needs. Students graduating from engineering and technology programs areinvolved in buying, managing, and trading alternative energies during their careers as part

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Nathan Schmedake, University of Portland; Karen Elizabeth Eifler, University of Portland; Timothy A Doughty, University of Portland; Ken Lulay, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

to structural health monitoring, and assistive technology. He is currently working on grants related to teaching in STEM fields and laboratory curricular development and is active in developing international research opportunities for undergraduates.Dr. Ken Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD, University of Washing- ton, 1990 Hyster Co., 1984-1987 Boeing 1990-1998 Associate Prof, University of Portland, Current c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design of a Curriculum-Spanning Mechanical Engineering Laboratory ExperimentAbstractThis paper describes a laboratory experiment that was

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Renee Rogge; Loren Sumner

Teaching with Technology: A Strategy for Pedagogy and Practicality using CAE Software Loren Sumner, Renee Rogge Mercer University / Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyEngineering schools across the country face the growing challenge of adapting to rapidlychanging technology. Computer aided engineering (CAE) software exemplifies this trend. TheMercer University School of Engineering initiated a three-year project to establish anengineering analysis center utilizing CAE resources in undergraduate education. Learningmodules have been designed and implemented to enhance teaching of engineering fundamentalswithout compromising the depth or breadth of course

Conference Session

Issues for ET Administrators

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Rennels; Stephen Hundley; Patricia Fox

Session 2150 What Can The Past Tell Us About Our Future? Trends and Developments in Engineering Technology Patricia L. Fox, Stephen P. Hundley, Ken Rennels Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)Abstract A group of engineering technology educators collaborated in 1977 to develop alongitudinal survey to look at trends and developments of baccalaureate engineering technologyprograms in the United States. Representatives of the Engineering Technology Division (ETD)four zones of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) conducted the survey

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Milgram, National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Sciences (IWITTS)

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-693: TURNING LIMITED RESOURCES INTO INCREASED RE-CRUITMENT & RETENTION OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN TECHNOL-OGY PROGRAMSDonna Milgram, National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Sciences (IWITTS) Donna Milgram, the Executive Director of the National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS), has dedicated her career to helping women succeed in fields that have been tradi- tionally dominated by men – from engineering and auto technology to law enforcement and computer networking. Initially, Ms. Milgram’s work focused on helping women ”survive” the workplace, but she quickly saw that institutional change was critical. She shifted to helping employers and the education and job

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Refika Koseler; Stuart Graham Bowden, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-5294: WORK-IN-PROGRESS: TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENTOF A MODEL FOR BENEFICIAL USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOL-OGY THROUGH A PHOTOVOLTAICS ENGINEERING WEBSITEMrs. Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University Katherine Nelson is in her fourth year of graduate studies at Arizona State University (ASU), working towards her Ph.D. in Engineering Education. She is currently a research assistant at the NSF and DOE co- sponsored Engineering Research Center on Quantum Energy and Sustainable Solar Technology (QESST) at ASU. In this role, she is focusing her attentions on development of both effective and affective curricular tools to aid post-secondary students’ learning in solar energy/photovoltaics engineering.Dr. Jenefer Husman

Conference Session

Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuetong Lin, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, University of Sharjah & Indiana State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), volume 11, Montreal, QC, Canada, 2014. [7] Patricia Benner, Ronda G Hughes, and Molly Sutphen. Clinical reasoning, decisionmaking, and action: Thinking critically and clinically. In Ronda G Hughes, editor, Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US), 2008. [8] Kuang-Chao Yu, Kuen-Yi Lin, and Szu-Chun Fan. An exploratory study on the application of conceptual knowledge and critical thinking to technological issues. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 25(3):339 – 361, 2015. [9] Wei Wei and Kwok-Bun Yue. Using concept maps to teach and assess critical thinking in IS

Conference Session

Wider Contexts of Ethics for Engineers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Carroll; Nael Barakat

a significant factor in theoutcome of an engineering project, product, or undertaking. There are many sides to theissue of ethics globalization. As educators in this field continuous attempts are made tolook at these issues systematically and assess the required modifications for our ethicseducation to produce engineers that are globally successful.Endeavors by the authors to “internationalize” instruction in engineering ethics includethe solicitation of input from engineering and technology students at Lake Superior StateUniversity with regard to changes in the ethics component of the engineering curriculum.This past year third-year students were given a survey soliciting their views on whatethical values are “universal” and what values

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-1724: USING A HYBRID CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR THEINSTRUCTION OF ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY CIVIL ENGINEERINGISSUESDonald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Page 12.1532.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using a Hybrid Classroom Environment for the Instruction of Ethics and Contemporary Civil Engineering IssuesAbstractEvery ABET accredited civil engineering program has to consider how to successfully measurewhether its students attain the program outcomes, including ABET mandated outcomes (a) – (k),which include what many consider to be “soft” outcomes since they are not based on scientific ortechnical knowledge. ABET outcomes

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Karen Alfrey; Steve Owens, Indiana University - Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

be used to assess students’ abilities.These traits can serve as criteria for the development of rubrics.Bibliography1. Nelson, S. "Impact of Technology on Individuals and Society": A critical thinking and lifelong learning class for engineering students. in 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. 2001. Reno, NV.2. ACNielsen, Employer Satisfaction with Graduate Skills. 2000, ACNielsen Research Services.3. National Survey of Student Engagement 2006 results summary. 2006, IUPUI Information Management and Institutional Research.4. Dewey, J., How We Think. 1910, Lexington, Mass: Heath.5. Siller, T.J., Sustainability and critical thinking in civil engineering curriculum. Journal of

Conference Session

Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Elizabeth Leibach, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

International

22.946.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 International Articulation Issues an Engineering Technology Education Response to Global ChallengesAs part of Northern Kentucky University‟s (NKU) strategic plan in 2007-2012, the universitystated – that increasing globalization will require the university to become more international inscope. In accordance with this policy the engineering technology division has undertakeninternational student recruitment efforts and articulation agreements with universities abroad.This paper will discuss challenges in formulating such articulation agreements while maintainingthe integrity of existing accredited programs. The paper explains what

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7055Survey of Existing Remote Laboratories used to Conduct Laboratory Exer-cises for Distance Learning CoursesDr. Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Fallon has been a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Southern Polytechnic State University since the fall of 1996. He earned his a BSEE (1986) and MSEE (1995) from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his PhD (2003) from Georgia State University. He currently serves as coordinator of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology degree program

Conference Session

Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Kate A Disney, Mission College

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

students in general education“engineering literacy” and “technological literacy” classes.The current work has shown useful preliminary results in developing an engineering reasoningtest that is applicable for use with individuals who are not specifically trained in any of theengineering disciplines. An approach was followed based on other tests of general ability such asthe ACT Science Reasoning Test, The Law School Admission Test, The Critical ThinkingAssessment Test, and the Miller Analogies Test. These tests focus on thinking skills rather thanrecall of facts by providing data and other background information within the body of the testquestion. Preliminary work indicates that questions based on this approach produce reasonableresults when used

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #21592Course Learning Evaluation in MET Using MATLAB GUIs for Low-stakeAssignment Feedback of Graphical SolutionsDr. M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Course Learning Evaluation in MET Using MATLAB GUIs for Low-Stake Assignment Feedback of Graphical SolutionsAbstractThis paper describes the evaluation of learning that occurred in a mechanical engineeringtechnology (MET) course when part of the learning process was implemented with MATLABgraphical user interfaces

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

June Marshall; John Marshall

learning, also known as problem solving learning, is as well an oldfashion alternative that helps students develop critical skills needed today such as the Page 10.376.2ability: “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” • to think critically, analyze and solve complex, real world problems; • to find, evaluate, and use appropriate learning resources; • to work cooperatively in teams and small groups; • to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills; • and to use content knowledge

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Henry W. Kraebber

“pitfalls” which may be encountered. Manufacturingeducators are encouraged to carefully plan to use IMM systems as an aid to teaching their classes. The explosive growth in the capabilities of personal computers has helped bring thecomputer into nearly every facet of the operation of a business. Manufacturing educators haveused computers as tools to solve industrial problems for years. Computer instruction onprogramming and the use of software packages is a major element of accredited programs inmanufacturing engineering technology. Manufacturing laboratories at a two year or four yearinstitution use computers for engineering design, manufacturing planning and control,calculations and productivity analysis, quality control, cost analysis

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Ken Burbank, Western Carolina University; Brian Howell, Western Carolina University; Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Yeqin Huang, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

AC 2008-553: SCHOLARSHIP RECONSIDERED AND ITS IMPACT ONENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE EDUCATIONJames Zhang, Western Carolina UniversityKen Burbank, Western Carolina UniversityBrian Howell, Western Carolina UniversityBill Yang, Western Carolina UniversityYeqin Huang, Western Carolina UniversityRobert Adams, Western Carolina University Page 13.1065.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Scholarship Reconsidered and Its Impact on Engineering and Technology Graduate EducationAbstract:Boyer’s model of scholarship classifies scholarships into discovery, integration,application, and teaching. Since its inception in 1990, this model has impacted

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanie N. Abdelmessih, California Baptist University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

convection, conduction, heat exchangers, high temperature calibrations, drying in the paper industry, and absorption refrigeration. She has over 40 publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Creation of Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory with Minimal FundingAbstractFounding of new engineering laboratories requires large funding. Small liberal arts teachinguniversities, usually have limited funds particularly for engineering programs. This articledetails how a thermal engineering faculty member founded and developed a thermal engineeringlaboratory, in a small liberal arts university. Over the years the faculty member used thestudents’ laboratory

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13603Examining the use of engineering internship workplace competency assess-ments for continuous improvementDr. Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University Mark is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Agricultural Technologies from Iowa State University. Mark currently sits on the board for the Illinois Drafting Educators Assocciation (IDEA), and the ISU Department of Technology Curriculum Committee. Mark’s research interests include 3-Dimensional Visualization & Solid Modeling, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Additive

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University; Barath Baburao, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

. in 1999 from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His research focuses on molecular design for the chemical process and pharmaceutical industries.Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University Saravanan Swaminathan is currently working on his Ph.D degree in Chemical Engineering at the Tennessee Technological University. His research deals with modeling the solubility of small molecules in polymers. He received his B.Tech degree from University of Madras (India) and his MS degree from Tennessee Technological University. Page 11.670.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

Conference Session

Curriculum and Assessment III

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoyan Gong, Institute of Smart Education, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries. ; Liang Zhao, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; RenHao Tang, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; YaNa Guo, Faculty of InformationTechnology,Beijing University of Technology; Xiwei Liu, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries; Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Jian He, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; Fei-Yue Wang, National Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Wanruo Shi, Beijing Normal University; Xiaojie Niu, Beijing Normal University; Xinzhu Wang, Beijing Normal University

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #27262AI Educational System for Primary and Secondary SchoolsDr. Xiaoyan Gong, Institute of Smart Education, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries. Prof. Xiaoyan Gong got a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2003. Supported by the Beijing Science and Technology Star Program, she went to University of Arizona as visiting scholar in 2005. Her research interest is intelligent transportation systems, Intelligent education. Email: xi- aoyan.gong@ia.ac.cnMr. Liang Zhao, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of TechnologyMr. RenHao Tang, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Land, Penn State University - New Kensington

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-163: FIRST USE OF A PROTOTYPE NATIONALLY-NORMEDASSESSMENT EXAM FOR EET PROGRAMSRonald Land, Penn State University - New Kensington RONALD LAND is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State University. He served as Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association from June of 2006 to June of 2009. Page 15.585.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Prototype, Nationally-Normed Assessment Exam for

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

. Page 12.1553.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Insights from Non-engineers to Improve Introduction to Engineering via Functional AnalysisAbstractThis work describes an effort to identify and utilize insights from non-engineeringstudents in technological literacy courses to identify themes that may enliven introductionto engineering courses. Beginning engineering students may have interests more closelyaligned with their non-engineer peers than current engineering professionals.Technological literacy courses on a number of campuses have established that explainingtechnology from a “how things work,” perspective captivates the interest of a broad rangeof students. This “how things work” approach is

Conference Session

Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Blake PE, Austin Peay State University; John Krupczak Jr, Hope College

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Technology (SHOT) produces material that can be very useful in teaching peopleabout engineering. Museum exhibits are useful here as well. The Smithsonian Institution’sAmerican History and Air and Space Museum, the Air Force Museums in Dayton, Ohio, and atWarner-Robbins AFB in Georgia, the Aviation Museum in Seattle, and the Space and RocketCenter in Huntsville, Alabama, are all good examples. While local and regional science centerssuch as the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee, emphasize programs for K-12,they can be part of broader efforts.The need for an introduction to engineering and technology to be part of a college education isclear. Today, people in colleges and universities are teaching technological and engineeringliteracy

Conference Session

Carrying The Message: Creating A Culture For Engineering Education Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville

AC 2009-2538: STRENGTHENING THE PERFORMANCE OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES (SPEED)J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville Page 14.1074.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Strengthening the Performance of Engineering and Technology Educators Across the Disciplines (SPEED) James L. Melsa J.P. Mohsen Iowa State University University of Louisville Naperville, IL Louisville, KY Dirk Schaefer

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Innovation Through Propagation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the Journal of Engineering Education, Shuman is the Founding Editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in engineering education literature, and is co-author of Engineering Ethics: Balancing Cost, Schedule and Risk - Lessons Learned from the Space Shuttle (Cambridge University Press). He received his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University in Operations Research and a B.S.E.E. from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Shuman is an ASEE Fellow. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 WIP - Innovation through Propagation: Using technology to enhance learning and engagement in engineeringIntroductionThe “information age” that has ushered in

Conference Session

Broadening Perspectives in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Reviewed Reviewed Learning Technology Infrastructure 259 48 Higher Education Attainment Gap 40 4 Minorities in Construction 96 8 Management Minority Serving Institutions 813 99 Sub Totals 1,208 159Based on the PRISMA systematic review, records were removed if they were duplicates, werenot focused in the U.S., and were excluded if they did not include the concept of education. Oneitem that must be noted, is the terms “architecture” and “construction” are used for computingand medical

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Use of Technology in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan D. Sochol, University of Maryland; Mohammad Fazelpour, University of Maryland

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, when combined with the relatively sophisticated component- and system-level physics,the video game offers a distinctive milieu for GBL in the context of engineering education.In this paper, we introduce an undergraduate engineering course that centers on using the videogame, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”, as a virtual platform with which studentscan design, prototype, and test complex mechanical systems as a novel means for GBL inhigher education. We evaluate the results of two team machine design challenges developed forthe course and examine the effects of participation in this course on students’ engagement inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and machine design as well as their senseof inclusion in the