Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

generations of students into the ranks of engineers andscientists20,21.Despite steadily increasing dependency of modern societies on technology, society-wideunderstanding of technology (referred to as technological literacy) is usually lacking. Suchunderstanding is necessary, for example, in informed and critical decision-making, thus theimportance of inducing technological literacy and interests in younger generations cannot beoverstated, as it directly impacts future supply of engineers and scientists.In Canada, where engineering is one of the most trusted professions (score of 88% according to2006 Angus Reid Global Scan survey), overall enrollment in engineering programs hoversaround 55,000 students7 and constitutes approximately 15% of a total

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Curricula and Pathways

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alma H. Rosales, Colorado State University; Andrea M. Leland, Colorado State University; Olivera Notaros, Colorado State University, ECE Department; Richard F. Toftness, IEEE High Plains Section; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Michael A. De Miranda Ph.D., Colorado State University; Alistair Cook, Colorado State University; Melissa D. Reese, Colorado State University; Zinta S. Byrne, Colorado State University; James Warren Weston, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

professionalformation, as well as meaningful assessments to measure effectiveness, they are looking to thecontributions of the Engineering Leadership Development Program at Penn State University. Asone of the first engineering-specific leadership programs in the United States, the program offersa minor in engineering, with an option to complete a leadership practicum abroad. It has alsodeveloped tools to measure the impact of the program on students’ leadership abilities.11Communications – The team is learning from North Carolina State University’s verticallyintegrated hybrid model in communication, which pairs teams with communications specialiststo explore communication issues and develop individual skills within the context of ongoingengineering experiments

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Hannah Benes, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Annelise Larson, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

intointroductory courses. This study evaluates the impact of these activities on student engagement,comprehension, and overall preparedness for the complexities of modern engineering practice.By reimagining how SE and ST concepts are introduced, educators can create a more effectiveand inspiring learning environment that prepares students to address real-world challenges withconfidence and creativity.2. Framework for Hands-On Systems Thinking ActivitiesThe framework for integrating hands-on activities into first-year engineering courses is rooted inexperiential learning principles and systems engineering (SE) and systems thinking (ST)methodologies. These approaches prioritize engaging students through iterative, exploratory, andreflective processes that

Conference Session

Interrogating Race, Caste, and Power (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 4)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

qualitative descriptions of racialization, we used thisquantification approach particularly to help communicate with engineering faculty stakeholders.Second, we note that racism is normalized [16, p. 794], that is, we anticipate needing toethnographically “make the familiar strange” in order to find the everyday racism embedded insystems. Perhaps a classroom where a dominant racial group is speaking the most or outnumbersall other students is so ordinary to most constituents, it is difficult to examine. Remembering theinertia towards normalization and the active work it takes to de-normalize proved helpful astheoretical premises. Third, we draw on Bonilla-Silva’s frames of colorblind racism to helpattune to the theoretical conceptual challenges of

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard White, George Mason University; Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University; Vicki L. Dominick, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

“Summer Bridge Program” wasidentified as an effective program for reducing the college readiness gap between incomingstudents from underserved communities and those of more privileged socio-economic-educational backgrounds and experiences8. Reducing this readiness gap can assist “at risk”students in enhancing their success, improving their retention, and increasing completion rates8.The Summer Bridge Program aimed to provide a pre-college experience to high school graduatesaccepted in a STEM program that enhances preparedness to succeed in the fall and coming year5.More specifically, the Summer Bridge Program intends to empower students who experienceuniversity life while living on-campus in a residential hall and participating in

Conference Session

History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diana Stoppiello, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Re-Inventing Engineering Education One New School at a TimeIntroductionFew engineering schools have the opportunity to start from scratch and address the calls forreform in engineering education that came from the National Science Foundation, theengineering community at large, and the National Academy of Engineering through its 2004 and2005 reports, The Engineer of 2020 – Vision of Engineering in the New Century and Educatingthe Engineer of 2020 – Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century.1,2 The Franklin W.Olin College of Engineering (http://www.olin.edu/), which opened to its inaugural freshmanclass in fall 2002, graduated its first students

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

% challenging/rigorous 6.1% 15.4% 1.6% fun 3.4% 6.0% 0% design-focused 3.0% 1.3% 6.3% interdisciplinary 3.0% 1.3% 18.8%Alumni and student surveys included a question asking them to list any faculty or staff memberswho had a positive impact on them. 95% of respondents listed at least one faculty or staffmember, with many listing as many as five names. Of the names listed, 16% of those listed werestaff members and 84% were faculty members, with 10% of the names being male staff member,6% being female staff members, 24% female faculty members and

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia F. Mead, Norfolk State University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures, LLC; Abe Eftekhari, Northern Virginia Community College; Ji Hyon Mun, Thomas Nelson Community College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

assessment program will beexpanded in ways that will help measure the impact of T-CUP on the partnering two-yearprograms.Expected Program OutcomesGiven the fact that year-one of the T-CUP program has been dedicated to program developmentand planning, the results to date are limited. However, preliminary performance targets havebeen developed and are presented here. The team will work to achieve 4-6 transfers to the NSUengineering programs in year one of the project, and 10 -12 engineering program transfers inyear two. We also have a goal of gaining 3-5 military applicants to each community collegeprogram for fall 2011 admission. The community college partners are expected to identify 7-10current students from their respective campuses who will be

Conference Session

Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

solving. o Outcome 2: the constraints (economic, social, etc.) listed in outcome (c) moved to the preamble and the outcome now states that students need to apply analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process. o Outcome 3: outcome (b) moves down in the hierarchy and the ability to use judgements to draw conclusions is added. o Outcome 4: outcome (g) moves up and a range of audiences is added to the ability to communicate. o Outcome 5: the old outcomes (f) and (h) are merged. The emphasis on “broad education” is lost from (h) and ethical and professional responsibility is recognized in the context of impact of

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Diversity Research

shall conduct themselves in a manner in which all persons are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Engineers shall not engage in discrimination or harassment in connection with their professional activities. Engineers shall consider the diversity of the community, and shall endeavor in good faith to include diverse perspectives, in the planning and performance of their professional services. 32Recently, ABET adopted a new set of student outcomes which includes: “An ability to functioneffectively as a member or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines,and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment” [emphasis mine]. 33 Those of us inaccredited engineering

Collection

2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert Marlor

purpose of the SAE club at NMU is to help engineering students develop theknowledge and skills necessary to become competent engineers. Since many students join thisclub in their freshman year, their engineering knowledge and manufacturing skills must developat a rapid pace for them to make a solid contribution to the team. The SAE Baja project providesample opportunity and motivation for students to engage in problem-base learning. Once theinitial challenges of facilities and funding are met, the adviser can focus on coaching andfacilitating this problem-based learning.At the outset, acquiring the facilities and funding needed to build a race car is one largechallenge facing a new SAE club. Adequate shop space, tools, equipment, and supplies

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

small projects or open-ended problems, throughout the curriculum. While very valuable inmany ways, these design experiences do not include any reflection on, or awareness of, thelearning process itself.A project of this kind creates new educational opportunities and serves as an active andcooperative learning environment, similar to the one that Shuman et al.1 have alluded to. Itincludes instructions that promote student understanding and development. In addition, itupgrades professor/student communication in a very interactive way. Such advantages may notbe encountered in the typical undergraduate engineering curricula.Active learning can be defined as any instructional method that engages students in their ownlearning process by encouraging

Conference Session

Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

%) 14/14 (100%) negligibleThe rules, as well as the underlying systems thinking principles of this balancing system, aresimple so that students could be engaged while not being confused by another highly complexsystem. Students also practiced identifying the delays that were introduced into the balancingsystem in later trials, as well as tried different strategies to reduce the impact of the delays on theperformance of the system. Through this activity, students gained a real-life experience operatinga balancing system and were able to connect this system to aviation and aerospace systems.The discussion about the connections to the aviation and aerospace industry is a crucial part ofthe HODA. Students are encouraged to extrapolate the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Ibeh

in the student the use of consultation at the peer,supervisory, managerial and executive levels as a medium for effective communication. “Staffmeeting” is a common and standard forum for discussion of relevant and importantorganizational and industry operational activities. Staff meetings provide dynamism andimproved operation techniques as organization members exchange ideas based on experienceand knowledge. Exchange of ideas produces awareness, and the employees have better levels ofproblem anticipation. Enhanced level of problem anticipation is the foundation for operationalpreparedness. Policy decisions made at these meetings ensure strong support for such bymembers of the organization, and management does not have to devote extra time

Conference Session

Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Mark Norman Highum, Bay College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

University PartnershipAbstractEspecially in rural locales like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, students and employers alike canstruggle in their search to find STEM-based educational opportunities and the qualified graduatesthat result from them. Thanks to an innovative partnership between Bay de Noc CommunityCollege and Michigan Technological University, however, students are being provided with newopportunities to receive a quality education in the fields of mechatronics and robotics. By co-developing robotics curriculum and partnering on a number of grant applications to procureequipment, Bay de Noc Community College (commonly known as Bay College) and MichiganTech have created a replicable student pathway that can result in a certificate in

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

Tagged Divisions

International

single cohort), and can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of a USstyle engineering curriculum delivery.It is important for institutions with the intention to deploy internationally to consider thesechallenges for a successful program implementation, and this paper reviews observations andlessons learned, as well as some specific initiatives undertaken by university faculty andadministration to enable Middle Eastern students to succeed in a US Engineering program.IntroductionHigher education institutions worldwide are under pressure to adapt to the rapidly changingrequirements of a global workforce environment. These pressures may be analyzed at manylevels 1, for example one of increased global exposure, increase in student recruiting

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sami N. Rollins, University of San Francisco; Alark Joshi, University of San Francisco; Xornam Apedoe, University of San Francisco; Sophie Engle, University of San Francisco; Matthew Malensek; Gian Bruno, University of San Francisco

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Networking Networking Women community since 2010, serving as mentor, fellowship co-chair, and workshop co-chair She was co-chair of the board of Networking Networking Women from 2016-2018.Prof. Alark Joshi, University of San Francisco Alark Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of San Francisco. He was a co-PI on the IDoCode project at Boise State University that provided teacher train- ing, curriculum development, and policy changes in the State Board of Education in the state of Idaho. Currently, he is a co-PI on the S-STEM proposal focused on engaging students in the local community to enable successful outcomes for them with respect to increased self-identity, better

Collection

AEE Journal

Authors

Martha Liliana Torres-Barreto; Ginna Paola Castro Castaño; Mileidy Alvarez Melgarejo

competencies (Marzo, Pedraja, and Rivera 2006). Thus, the role of engineers in today’s society is given not only by the ability to solve problemsusing their mathematical heritage, and their creative ingenuity, but also, by the sum of their special-ized, social, communication and participatory skills. THE MASTER CLASS AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING PROCESSES Over the last decades, research lines evaluating academic results of students have emerged. Theresearch has been focused on students’ responses to traditional methods of education (Vásquezand Torres-Barreto 2014). Numerous works agree on the importance of designing an appropriate setof techniques and strategies to support the learning processes. Most of these strategies focus

Conference Session

Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University; Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., University of Ibadan; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Tania Douglas, University of Cape Town; Kara M. Palamountain

Tagged Divisions

International

between technology, health sciences and social sciences in achieving impactful health innovation.The editorial board for Global Health Innovation comprises the PIs on the Frameworks grant,as well as members engaged in biomedical engineering with a global health perspective fromsix countries, and four continents, with developing countries being well-represented.Table 1. Editorial board members – Global Health Innovation Name Role Discipline University Country Douglas, Editor-in- BME and University of Cape South Tania Chief Innovation Town Africa Barros, Allan Member BME, EE and Eng Universidade

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Boschetto-Sandoval, Michigan Technological University; Ciro Sandoval, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

International

contextual, no longer accessible solely through command oflanguage as traditionally presented in many modern language classrooms. The forcedscholarly attention on this “field of cultural production” has led to less dogmaticinsistence on linguistic correctness, and linguistic equivalence—lessons revisited in theprocess of translation—and to greater insistence on students’ abilities to engage withother cultural discourses, with their forms of knowledge and communication, and withtheir various publics.The pilot collaboration also helped participating faculty highlight the significance ofcross-disciplinary collaborations across the university. Cross listing of the InternationalSenior Design class (CE4990/CE4905) on the French and Spanish International

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 9 - Design Across the Curriculum

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Michael Lenover, University of Waterloo; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi, University of Waterloo

teamwork skills most strongly associated with the coordination tasks theywere responsible for; and intermediate design, economics and life-long learning derived fromtheir work designing the hydroponics system.Lastly, Figure 7 below shows a box plot for the aggregated graduate attributes evaluation data forall 24 students. This plot shows that on average, the 19 students demonstrated problem analysis,investigation, design, use of engineering tools, teamwork, communication and lifelong learningskills somewhere between an introductory and intermediate level, with little to no indication ofthe graduate attributes associated with professionalism, impacts on society, ethics, or economics.As 2/3 of the students were in their first year, having only

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Gerhardt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

course connected classroom epistemic practices (e.g., using computers toverify code success) to students’ understanding of the discipline as prioritizing certain forms ofknowing (i.e., mathematical proofs) over others (e.g., incorporating community knowledge indesign; see [53]). Classroom features help constitute both classroom-specific and disciplinaryepistemic cultures [54], which also manifest as dominant epistemic dispositions, skills, andbeliefs [55]. Such dominant epistemologies may marginalize students when they experiencetension between their identities and engineering programs for epistemological reasons, not justsocial, cultural, or personality-based ones [54], [56]. Thus, when engineers exercise engineeringjudgment, they draw upon

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sayyad Zahid Qamar, Sultan Qaboos University; Tasneem Pervez; Nasra Al-Maskari, Sultan Qaboos University; Sayyad Basim Qamar, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

challenges from multipleangles and develop more robust solutions. It also fosters adaptability, enabling engineers to respond rapidlyto unexpected challenges with alternative solutions. Furthermore, creativity promotes collaboration andcommunication, as creative projects often necessitate teamwork, helping students and professionals developessential interpersonal skills. In today's interdisciplinary landscape, creativity is crucial for facilitatingcollaboration across various fields, further enhancing the impact of engineering solutions [Torp et al 2024].Brief History of Creativity in Engineering EducationThe evolution of creativity in engineering education has transitioned from a historical focus on technicalskills and rote learning, prevalent

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

,regardless of the industry or type of work. The author, being personally motivated from nearlytwo decades of industry experience in engineering management and leadership roles, hasattempted to help students develop these important skills in one upper division course in thecontext of using a systems approach to vehicle design.A systems approach to vehicle design is essential in a competitive environment, especially intimes of financial strain. The complexity of systems on modern vehicles requires the concurrentinvolvement of multiple disciplines in order to shorten development cycles and reducedevelopment costs. This is possible if development is done in a common framework providing acommon communication platform for all disciplines. One such

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schmalzel; Jennifer Kadlowec; Anthony Marchese; Shreekanth Mandayam; Stephanie Farrell

, mechanical, and electricalengineering principles through application to the human body. Students are engaged in thescientific discovery process as they explore the engineering systems within the human bodyusing exciting hands-on “reverse engineering” methods. The modules explore respiration,metabolism, pulmonary mechanics, the cardiovascular system, work and power, electricalsignals, biomechanics, and mechanics of materials. Through the investigation of these systems,students learn basic concepts of mass and energy balances; fluid flow; work, energy, andefficiency; forces and levers; material strength and stresses; and electrical signal processing.This paper describes each module and includes an outline of the relevant measurements,calculations, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amari Simpson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lara Hebert Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Luisa-maria Rosu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Meagan C. Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Tasha D. Henderson

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

the groupand individual needs of school participants. Lastly, school educators reflected on satisfying the student’s learning interests and needs.School educators discussed the problems of supporting students’ level of engagement during thistime as well as the issue of delivering individual student STEM kits across the city. Knowing thechallenges that COVID-19 pandemic poses on students and their families, our school partnersreflected leading this work. Author 5 noted: I think having this STEM club just allowed me to grow in empathy towards not just my students but myself. - 5th AuthorAttempting to create and lead virtual STEM learning opportunities could be both frustrating andespecially difficult

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Zhenyu Zhang; Yeshwanth Sampath; Dr. Rita Caso; Amy Collins

Forum of the Association for Institutional Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.9. Glass, J. C., Jr., & Harrington, H. R. (2002). Academic performance of community college transfer students and “native” students at a large state university. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 26, 415-430.10. Lanni, J. C. (1997). Modeling Student Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study. Paper Presented at the 37th Annual Forum of the Association for Institutional Research, Orlando, FL.11. Long, P. N., & Amey, M. J. (1993). A Study of Underprepared Students at one Community College: Assessing the Impact of Student and Institutional Input, Environmental, and Output Variables on Student Success. Paper presented at the 18th Annual

Conference Session

Bridging Content and Context in the Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather Dillon, University of Washington Tacoma; Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

Computer Science at the University of Portland. Her research interests include computer science education, pedagogy, and best practices for retention and engagement. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Creating an Inclusive Engineering Student CultureThrough Diverse Teams: Instructor-Led and Student-Led ApproachesAbstractPast researchers have linked diversity to increased creativity in engineering teams. Self-efficacyand retention also relate to how well students believe they fit socially and academically inengineering. This paper reports on three studies at one university aimed to improve students’sense of belonging in engineering. The three interventions included

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

these two methods (through sensor fusion) is oftenused to obtain orientation data. Obtaining displacement from IMU sensors requires removing thegravity vector from the accelerometer data and double integration of that acceleration. To removethe gravity vector, sensor orientation is used, so error in sensor orientation can impact the accuracyor displacement calculation. The double integration can also be impacted by integration drift.In a course focused on mechatronics, a laboratory on IMUs allows for practical, hands-onexploration of a number of general mechatronics topics including: 1. Serial communications with sensors 2. Sensor calibration 3. Filter design 4. Signal noise and signal integration 5. Sensor accuracy and

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Cheryl T Gomillion, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

WIP: Students' Learning Experiences in VR LaboratoriesIntroductionVirtual Reality (VR) laboratories are digital representations of physical laboratories that providethe opportunity to experience life-like scenarios of experimental procedures without requiringphysical presence. VR laboratories are particularly effective in fostering student comprehensionof complex concepts, validation of knowledge, confidence, and overall engagement through theallowance for multiple practices [1, 2]. Within biomedical engineering education, VRlaboratories have been reported to provide students with holistic learning experiences in theabsence of physical laboratories.There have been limited investigations into the impact of VR labs on students' unique