Conference Session

Computer & Web-Based Instruction

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stewart Prince; Robert Ryan

using the Microsoft Excel computing environment as its primary programming“language” for more than a decade. The familiar capabilities of the worksheetenvironment, coupled with the ability to perform complex calculations with Visual Basicfor Applications (VBA), provide an effective platform for analyzing, designing, andoptimizing engineering systems.Since 2000, the Department has been using SolidWorks and the associated COSMOSanalysis packages as the tool for designing and analyzing parts and assemblies. Thecontinuing development of the Visual Basic language, and its ability to communicatewith the SolidWorks “design suite” via the Applications Programmer Interface (API), hasopened up new possibilities for creating an integrated computing

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann McKenna, Northwestern University; Robert Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Matthew Glucksberg, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

factors to consider in creating an environment thatfosters and develops the ability to engage in technological innovation. For example, studentsneed to develop cognitive abilities such as technical fluency in a domain, as well as the ability toapproach problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.Our study is investigating the role that computational and analytical abilities play in innovationin the context of a conceptual framework that has recently emerged in the engineering educationliterature: adaptive expertise. The model of adaptive expertise has been presented as a way ofthinking about how to prepare learners to flexibly respond to new learning situations. The currentconception is that developing adaptive expertise requires development

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Hamid Khan

Session 2520 Computer Integrated Robust 3D Modeling and Analysis: A Required Tool for the Modernization of Design in Curriculum Hamid Khan East Carolina University Greenville, NC 287858 khana@mail.ecu.eduAbstract: Present day industries are specific about the acquired capabilities of DesignStream graduates in engineering technology programs. Their concerns are predicated onthe fact that graduates are not able to produce effective results as designers in their designteams immediately. This lack of effectiveness is

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida; Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Diala Gammoh, University of Central FLorida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

video. In 2000, UCF and several other FEEDS partnersdecided to transition from video tape to online video streaming. This imposed a broadbandconnection requirement on FEEDS students. The availability of broadband was quicklybecoming common amongst graduate students and this requirement was determined to be areasonable one.Thus, in 2000 the delivery of video tapes was halted. Instead, the NTSC video was capturedusing Osprey video capture cards residing in personal computers remotely located outside theclassroom. A software scheduling program was developed by UCF graduate students and faculty Page 13.973.4to automate the recording process. As a

Conference Session

ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson G. Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

) tools come online, technical writing instruction is poised tocreate new applied projects, teaching students to use ML constructively, objectively evaluate MLoutput, and refine final products faster. STEM researchers are already publishing their use ofChat GPT-adjacent language tools in high impact scientific outlets like Nature. Engineeringstudents need exposure and to develop competency in using these tools. ML can supporttechnical writing by proofreading content; suggesting novel syntactic structures; producingusable content faster; and upskilling writers in the process. This paper presents the use of fourML tools, applied in service to a series of technical writing and communication projectsappropriate for sophomore-junior level students

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Old Dominion University and Quality Measures, LLC; Duc T. Nguyen, Old Dominion University; Melinda R. Hess; James A. Eison, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University; Glen H. Besterfield, University of South Florida; Corina M. Owens, Battelle Memorial Institute

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Computers in Education

. 2007) and two on-going STEM educational grants, as a PI (Feb. 2009 July 2011) and Co-PI (June 2008 Dec. 2012), respectively, Nguyen’s team has developed the Stiffness Matrix Method (SMM) modules on the internet for teaching purposes, which includes theoretical, computer simulation, and computer self-assessment test (with automated grading test scores, delivered to students by emails). More de- tails can be found at http://www.lions.odu.edu/˜amoha006. Preliminary results for Game-Based Learning (GBL) for reordering, and symbolic factorization phases of Simultaneous Linear Equations (SLE) can be viewed/played at http://www.lions.odu.edu/˜amoha006/Fillinterms/FILLINTERMS.html, and also at http://www.lions.odu.edu

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Garth Thomas

requires faculty members that are familiar with the software and candevelop course work that effectively employs it.Course assessment and survey instruments indicate that the students have developed strongcomputer application skills, and that one of the primary learning outcomes of the program hasbeen achieved. The best students become very proficient in the use of software tools, while theaverage student is able to use them effectively.MotivationThere are two primary motivators for making significant use of software throughout thecurriculum. The first is the value to the students in terms of enhancing their professional skills.Engineering graduates are expected to be able to effectively use computers and software inprofessional practice. A recent

Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sara Willner-Giwerc, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Chris Buergin Rogers, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Isabella Stuopis, Tufts University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Rogers, Tufts University Chris is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University with research in engineering education, robotics, musical instrument design, IoT, and anything else that sounds fun.Dr. Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department Computer Science at Tufts Univer- sity outside of Boston MA, having received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007, all from Tufts. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research Program Director at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), where he manages educational technology development

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engineering technologies in areas of mechanicalOutcome – 1 engineering, such as: thermal and mechanical systems design.Expected The student will demonstrate competencies in experimental testing,Educational error analysis, laboratory safety, data acquisition, instrumentation andOutcome – 2 laboratory report writing.Expected The student will demonstrate computer competency and an intelligentEducational use of computers as a tool for developing solutions to engineeringOutcome – 3 problems. Table 3. Mapping of the ME Educational Objective and Expected Educational Outcomes for Capstone Design Course (ME470 and ME475) to Criteria (a-s). ABET Accreditation Criteria (a-k) and additional

Conference Session

Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Viva Austin; Keith Koenig; Bryan Gassaway; Thomas Hannigan

Session Number 3159 Revision and Translation of Existing Programs as a Tool for Teaching Computer Data Acquisition and Control Systems Design and Implementation Thomas Hannigan, Keith Koenig, Bryan Gassaway, Viva Austin Department of Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State UniversityAbstractKeeping data acquisition and control systems (DACS) used in a graduate and under-graduate laboratory current in a rapidly evolving technological environment is anexpensive and time-consuming task. Computer architecture and software have evolvedmore rapidly than the curriculum repeats, and the interfaces commonly used for

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Arie Tanay, Purdue Engineering Education; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddhant Sanjay Joshi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James C Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division (SWED)

the intentional design and assessment of global engineering programs, student development through experiential learning, and approaches for teaching and assessing systems thinking skills. Kirsten holds a B.S. in Engineering & Management from Clarkson University and an M.A.Ed. in Higher Education, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Virginia Tech.Dr. James C Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Exploratory Study on Upper-Level Computing Students’ Use of Large Language Models as Tools in a Semester-Long Project AbstractBackground: Large Language Models (LLMs

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Southall; Lee Drouin; H. Javan

. During the final week students were given list of twenty five projects to choosefrom, simulate, analyze, and make final report. Our evaluation of student’s works showsthat with this method students have developed a great confidence in applying simulationprograms in their carrier.I. IntroductionComputer Aided Design course in the Department of Engineering Technology of theUniversity of Memphis is a dynamic program offered to all engineering technologystudents majoring in electronics and computer engineering technology. The Program iscomposed of using three different software to design a given circuit for desiredspecifications. The emphasis is on simulation, analysis and design rather than just aCAD. Basic structure of the Program is shown below

Conference Session

Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

designer.The engineering graphics course also supports ABET student outcome criteria including thatstudents should have an understanding of sustainability (criteria c, h, j); be capable of finding asolution (i.e. design a system) (criteria c) by meeting the desired needs of sustainability (criteriah); and be skilled and equipped with tools and software to be able to understand the impact ofthe solution in the environment (j)20. 2.1 Existing Content of Engineering Graphics: The objectives of the engineering graphics course at our university are to familiarize studentswith technical drawing, and to provide them with some computer aided design skills usingAutoCAD and SolidWorks. Concepts of engineering drawing are covered in conjunction with2D in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University ; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #42913Students’ Perception and Use of AI Tools in a First-Year Design ThinkingCourseDr. Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University Lakshmy Mohandas works as an Associate Instructional Developer Researcher at the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. She completed her Ph.D. in 2022 in Technology from Purdue. Her research interests lie in the interaction between technology and education to help provide equitable teaching and learning experiences. HyFlex learning model, AI in education, equitable learning using different modes of participation, student motivation, and achievement goals are some of her

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

students don’t have to purchase a textbook. Importable libraries such as sympy, numpy,and pandas give it a great capability for numerical computations, symbolic solving of equations,import/export of files, and producing graphs and charts.The benefits of using AI to assist in writing computer programs are enhanced efficiency, dataanalysis to inform decisions, personalization and customer service, risk mitigation, and fraudprevention. Today, Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT increaseproductivity in software development by producing useful lines of code. The AI platformsincrease and improve at an increasingly rapid rate. They will only become better and easier touse. In fact, major breakthroughs occurred during the writing

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

distribution systems, especially in the areas of power distribution network.Advanced computer applications will be used for teaching and research in the areas ofresidential, industrial and commercial systems. The paper will focus on teaching and learning,and covers such areas as course development, organization and content; laboratory equipmentand experiments; design concepts and ideas; software tools available; and the student projects.The proper application design using current industry standards and available software will betargeted for teaching.Rationale for developing a new courseSome major concerns being faced by teaching courses and laboratories in the areas of energydistribution network particularly in the area of power distribution network

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Hubing

1979, all in Civil Engineering. Dr. Philpot teaches Mechanics ofMaterials and is the PI of the US Department of Education grant that supported this work.YELLAMRAJU VIKASYellamraju Vikas is a Software Support Analyst at UMR. He works in designing, developing and implementation ofonline education tools. He has M.S in I.E from University of Oklahoma and B.Tech. in Mech Engg from NagarjunaUniversity, India. He also has 3 years professional experience in Polyester/Nylon Monofilament Yarn plant in India.His present work involves research on multimedia and online learning technology for engineering applications.RICHARD H. HALLRichard H. Hall, Associate Professor of Psychology at UMR, will be moving to UMR’s new Information Scienceand Technology

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Ronald Diersing, University of Southern Indiana; Ryan Integlia, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

, making it a promising tool for skill development [7]. Researchers haveshown that ChatGPT can be effectively used for coding, given its 71.88% success rate in solvingprogramming problems, particularly in structured tasks, making it a valuable tool for AI-assistedprogramming [8]. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that ChatGPT performs efficiently interms of time and memory complexity, providing key insights into AI-driven code generation.However, researchers also highlight its limitations in debugging incorrect solutions, suggesting theneed for further improvements in AI models for programming assistance [8].This study explores the potential of using ChatGPT 4.0 as a learning aid for coding in MATLAB.Many students find MATLAB challenging

Collection

2018 International Forum Paper Submissions

Authors

José Carlos Quadrado P.E., P. PORTO

Paper ID #24342Internationalization Tool for the US UniversitiesProf. Jos´e Carlos Quadrado P.E., P. PORTO Jose Carlos Quadrado, is an international leader in engineering education. He is a tenured full-professor at the Porto Polytechnic Institute (P.Porto), one of the leading and most prestigious engineering institutes in Portugal, where he is also currently the Pro-President for Interna- tionalisation. He holds a BSc in Energy and Power Systems, a diploma degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Industrial Electronics, a MSc and a Doctor degree in Electrical Engineering and Comput- ers from Lisbon

Conference Session

Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Garcia, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

ofbiometric identification and provides a comparatively inexpensive and unobtrusive method ofhardening the normal login and password process. This Project aims at investigating the validityof using typing dynamics to strengthen security in a computer system. A Keystroke DynamicsAnalysis tool is developed that uses statistical analysis of a user’s typing patterns to performidentity verification.IntroductionThe increasing need for securing access to computer systems and networks from intruders isgrowing rapidly as the type of data and capabilities of these systems is becoming significantlysensitive. To provide access to these systems while preventing illegitimate access is the keyrequirement of modern day computing. Since biometric systems do not

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

, thegroups made contacts with working IT professionals.In the entrepreneurial option, students could propose a business concept or technology that theywanted to focus on. Business concepts could be either entrepreneurial (new business) orintrepreneurial (startup within an existing company). Concepts related to the development of aweb-based training tool and a mobile application were proposed and developed by student teams.Finally, in the research option, student groups got to participate in small components of bona fideresearch projects. One group worked on extending a facial feature steganography technique thatwas previously proposed by Marella, Straub and Bernard [31]. A second group worked oncreating a user interface for cybersecurity command

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session I - Faculty Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Thomas Lachlan Goldfinch, University of Wollongong

Tagged Topics

Invited - Faculty Development

educational model has been identified that is rarely seen inengineering education research and development. The usefulness and alternative applicationsof the Cynefin Domains model have been discussed in the interest of sparking wider interestin the model among engineering educators. It is hoped that this framework, used as aneducational design and staff development tool to help engineering education continue tobreak away from traditional approaches to embrace complexity in the classroom.References1. Thomas, D.C. and K. Inkson, Cultural Intelligence: People Skills for Global Business. 2004, San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler.2. Lohmann, J.R., H.A. Rollins, and J.J. Hoey, Defining, developing and assessing global competence in

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Hussein M. Yaghi

researchers about what constitutes a computer education program that can be recommended to schools [16]. Some researchers promote teaching the students useful computer-related skills such as word processing and the construction of electronic spreadsheets and databases [12]. Other researchers defend the use of computers as tools of exploration, research, and investigation in school work because computers encourage experimentation, new discoveries and new ways to solve problems [2,8]. While some researchers strongly advocate teaching programming [9, 10, 12] others suggest to eliminate programmingg from computer education programs for the sake of concentrating on teaching computer applications[17]. Since the present study is a comprehensive survey

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Heather Marie Sapp, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14595Work in Progress: Developing Single Point Rubrics for Formative Assess-mentDr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is a Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern Uni- versity. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his B.S.C.S.E. degree in computer science and engineering from The University of Toledo. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process through use of per- formance vectors and evaluation heuristics, first-year engineering instruction, and the

Conference Session

Hands-on Approach to Teaching: Computers (3532)

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Ruth D. Fogg, United States Air Force Academy; George W. P. York, United States Air Force Academy

Session 3532 VISICOMP: The Visible Computer George York and Ruth D. Fogg United States Air Force Academy AbstractAt the US Air Force Academy, we found our students have difficulty visualizing the inner workings of a basiccomputer without some type of training aid. This visualization problem has been noted by others [1][2].Often students are taught computer architecture using a software programmer’s model, along with asoftware tool such as an assembler/simulator. The simulator usually can

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Resnick

© 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationRecord the unique terminology of the language, and relate it to equivalent concepts from otherlanguages. Doing so will help develop the ability to translate between languages.At the introduction of each new tool of the language, record the basic how-to information in thedevelopment environments section of the notebook: For editors, record how to start, open a file, create a new file, insert, overwrite, delete, copy, paste, save, exit, and exit without saving. For compilers, include how to start, compile one file, compile many files, and necessary compiler options. For linkers, record how to start, list which files to link, select libraries, and specify the

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Halvard E. Nystrom; Diego Rodriguez

provide and enhance the knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and synthesis skills of the students. Computer-assisted instruction can also allow the student to apply the knowledge shared while providing immediate personalized feedback and monitoring. This allows for modulation of the level of challenge to enhance motivation.Delivery Media -These include traditional as well as new tools to perform the choseneducational methodologies. Some of these new tools do have current limitations in terms ofreliability. However, taking their limitations into account they can be effectively used today and Page 2.155.3their role will greatly expand as

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chitra Javdekar, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley Hills MA 02481; Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University; Michael E. Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1737: HIGH-TECH TOOLS FOR FRESHMAN ENGINEERSChitra N. Javdekar, Ph.D., Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley Hills MA 02481 Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Chair, Engineering DepartmentDr. Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University Stephen W. McKnight is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North- eastern with over 40 refereed journal publications on microwave, far-infrared, and optical materials and devices and on innovative education programs. He is the Education Thrust Leader for the DHS ALERT (Awareness and Localization of Explosive Related Threats) center at Northeastern University, and since 2000 he has been the Education Thrust Leader for the Center

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Steve Keith Baker

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36546Lab Modules for Developing Practical Skills in a Python Scripting CourseDr. Peng Li, East Carolina University Peng Li received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Connecticut. His professional cer- tifications include CISSP, RHCE and VCP. Dr. Li is currently an Associate Professor at East Carolina University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in programming, computer networks, infor- mation security, web services and virtualization technologies. His research interests include virtualization, cloud computing, cyber security and integration of information technology in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rolfe J. Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University; Luke Nogales, New Mexico State University; Barbara Andrea Gamillo, New Mexico State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

research focus is developing and teaching Android App development to engineers and entrepreneurs with innovative tools that can be utilized by programming novices.Prof. Luke Nogales, New Mexico State University Luke Nogales loves to help innovators reach their potential. Luke is an Assistant Professor in the En- gineering Technology department at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and an Enterprise Advisor at NMSU’s on-campus incubator, the Arrowhead Center. He teaches core mechanical engineering tech- nology courses and is developing innovation and product development curriculum for the College of Engineering and the College of Business. He is an advisor and co-founder of NMSU’s Aggie Innovation Space. Prior to working