Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Radhakrishnan, National University Prof. Ben D Radhakrishnan is the Lead Faculty for MS Sustainability Management Program in School of Engineering and Computing at National University, San Diego, CA. He develops and teaches Engineering and Sustainability Management graduate level courses. Ben has conducted Sustainability workshops in Los Angeles (Army) and San Diego (SDGE). His special interests and research include promoting Leadership in Sustainability Practices, energy management of Data Centers and to establish Sustainable strategies for enterprises. He spent part of his 2011 and 2012 summers as an Affiliate Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, focusing on the energy efficiency of IT

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dwayne Henclewood, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mshadoni Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Angshuman Guin, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

outreach.Introduction and BackgroundTo promote K-12 student engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM), it is imperative that science and math teachers effectively link their content material toissues of significance to the students. Transportation issues, in particular those that occur duringtimes of such national emergencies as hurricanes, earthquakes, or war, have recently come to theforefront of national concern. People at all levels, from students in elementary schools to policymakers to research scientists and engineers, have all attempted to comprehend and to mitigate thehuman impact inflicted by disasters such as Katrina and 9/11. Many of the lessons learneddirectly concern the engineering and science communities. How do we

Conference Session

Software and e-learning in the ME curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

complex, it is often difficult for faculty to remain current as to the latest software packages that are available. - More efficient updating/replacing of the core engineering software and related materials. ALUMNI AND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS - (*) Alumni may need to learn new (or newer versions) of these software packages, thus these modules will provide a valuable service to our alumni. - (*) As part of professional training programs, industry may have occasion to train engineers/technicians on the use of current software packages.Table 3. Beneficiaries of the proposed modules. Items marked with (*) are consideredparticularly significant.It is perhaps not surprising that not all undergraduates reach the higher levels of learning

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 2: Adapting the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to Engineering: A Digital Tool to Aid Inclusive Design

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Audrey Anne Blanchet, Université de Sherbrooke; Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

process which emphasizes on open-ended problem solving to createinnovative solutions to challenges in any subjects impacting society.Nowadays, the Faculty of Engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS), Canada, aims tointegrate EDI concepts into its undergraduate program curricula. This objective aligns with theintention of the Canadian engineering accreditation board (CEAB) to integrate EDI throughaccreditation requirements for engineering programs in Canada.CEAB, an instance related to Engineers Canada, regulates engineering education in Canada andis responsible for accrediting undergraduate engineering programs. Program accreditation isrequired to issue permits for professional regulatory bodies in each province of Canada. In theUnited

Conference Session

Innovations in Web Site Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Van Epps

Engineering Library website, andregular reminders were sent to the faculty when the list was updated.Every two weeks, after a new shipment arrived, the information about each book was enteredinto an Access database, which was later used to track the materials through the centralizedcataloging process in our decentralized library system, and then exported from Microsoft Accessto Excel. Excel was then used to generate a web page, which was then plugged into a staticHTML page. This process worked fine and was relatively non- labor intensive until changesmade in MS Office 2000 rendered this process unworkable. The code generated by Excel wouldnot import into our web management software. A new method had to be found so large amountsof time were not spent

Conference Session

Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoju "Julie" Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Jessica Benner, Carnegie Mellon University; Sarah Young, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew R. Marsteller, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #26350Understanding the Research Practices and Service Needs of Civil and Envi-ronmental Engineering Researchers – a Grounded Theory ApproachDr. Xiaoju ”Julie” Chen, Carnegie Mellon University Xiaoju ”Julie” Chen is a Library Liaison at and a courtesy faculty in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Chen received both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from CMU. Her research interests are environmental life cycle assessment, uncertainty estimation, and data analysis.Dr. Jessica Benner, Carnegie Mellon UniversityMs. Sarah Young, Carnegie Mellon

Conference Session

Exploring Research Methodologies in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jack S Rossetti, Syracuse University; Michael Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Student

another faculty’s lecture, in hopes of better understandingtheir current course material, they run the risk of focusing on areas that were important in oneclassroom, but maybe not in their own. In order to address these issues, while also highlighting the benefits of online videocontent, weekly micro-videos were created and uploaded for enrolled students in an introductoryfluid dynamics course. The goal of the videos was to act as supplemental material that providedbrief discussions and examples to complement the lecture, homework and exam material.Although there has been work done focusing on the value of integrating technology resourcesinto classrooms, there has been little work done concerning the way video content can bepresented and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

field notes to capture descriptions ofobservations and verbatim or paraphrased statements. Researchers included faculty members andthe study’s lead researcher, all trained in a range of qualitative methods. Regarding ethics, theinterview protocol for participating practicing engineers included this two-part question set:“Have you ever faced any ethical issues that you would care to describe? What did you learnfrom this situation?”All study data collected has been managed and coded using the coding software package, NVivo.Forty different analytic categories have been developed and analysis of data within thesecategories is ongoing.The Intersections of Codes of EthicsWhen we use the term ethics, we need to define carefully. Necessarily, we must

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: DEI, Flipped Classrooms

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Mechanical Engineering Instructor of the year award, 1999 ASEE- GSW Outstanding New Faculty Award. Dr. Manteufel is a Fellow of ASME with teaching and research interests in the thermal sciences. In 2015-2016, he chaired the American Society for Engineering Education Gulf Southwest section and in 2018-2019 he chaired the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars at UTSA. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.Amir Karimi Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical

Conference Session

Student Assessments and Tests

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ziliang Zhou, California Baptist University; Keith Hekman, California Baptist University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

solutions. Some book publishers (e.g., Pearson'sMastering Engineering and McGraw Hill's Connect) provide automated grading for homeworkand exam problems. However, using a publisher's grading site is an additional student expense.To keep the benefits of automated grading without the cost to the students, question pools inBlackboard were created for textbook problems but using different numbers. The same methodwas also used for exams, allowing each student to have a different exam than other students inthe class. All exams were graded by Blackboard's automated grading system as either correct orincorrect, regardless of whether the student never understood the concept or made a minorcalculation error, an issue complained about by the students at the

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Board Member ideas and concerns about the program Page 13.714.97. Old business 88. New business9. Adjournment Page 13.714.10 9

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Randall L. Kolar; David A. Sabatini

, thereby helping to prepare the students for life-long learning. Changing fromthe "traditional" paradigm to the new requires faculty commitment and administrative support.Still, even with proper support, the transition is not without pitfalls. This manuscript outlinessome of the measures we have taken to smooth the transition. Page 2.99.1LESSONS LEARNEDProblem 1 - Motivation.Successful group learning requires students to be self-motivated. What "carrots" can be used toinspire them?Solution - Project-driven syllabus.At one of the first class meetings, we define a complex project and pose a list of questions, theacademic equivalent of an RFP

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Thomas Dick, Oregon State University; Susie J Brubaker-Cole, Oregon State University; Ann Sitomer, Oregon State University; Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University; John David Ivanovitch, Oregon State university; Julie Risien, Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning; Lori J. Kayes, Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University; Devon Quick, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU.Dr. Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Oregon State University Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart is an associate professor of STEM education at Oregon State University. Her research widely concerns improving education at research universities. Her earlier research explored en- hancements to faculty motivation to improve undergraduate education. Her more recent research concerns organizational change towards postsecondary STEM education improvement at

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

space in one historic building, the Machine Tool Laboratory,offering a common location for students to gather. In addition to the shop, students enjoy acomputer classroom, a capstone project workshop, a laboratory/classroom, and two additionallaboratory spaces. Three faculty members have offices in the building, including the machinetool laboratory instructor who also serves as building manager. One of our primary goals in thepast ten years has been to continuously improve the space so that it presents a professional Page 25.1076.7manufacturing environment. These improvements have included interior and exterior painting,and new floor finishes

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of the mid-semester survey. Issues of pace were discussed with students to discoverthe primary concerns, which when voiced, was a concern related to time to complete in-classquizzes, therefore an additional 10 to 15 minutes was granted for the remaining three quizzes.Issues of new concept explanation were also discussed to understand concerns. Studentsexpressed concern that, although certain fundamental concepts were covered prior topresentation of more advanced concepts, a review of fundamentals is needed as these conceptsform the basis of new concepts. To remedy this, reading was assigned or handouts wereprovided to reinforce fundamentals before proceeding to more advanced concepts.The Student Perceptions of Learning Survey, also

Conference Session

Technical Session II

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Richard Tyler Cimino, ExEEd Department, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

instructors led the students through a debriefing session aimedat teasing out the ethical issues of the black cards and appropriateness of the white response cards,with the goal of getting the students to reflect upon their choices. The students were alsoencouraged to submit new card suggestions to the instructor, which were curated and forwardedto the game’s creators. Out of class activities In addition to the classroom activities described above, the students were given several outof class assignments to complete. The first assignment was to choose their own engineering ethicscase study to research and analyze. In this individualized assignment, the students were taskedwith providing a summary of the case and identifying the ethical

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the faculty sothey can be embedded into the academic program? The faculty also has to blend thatstudent-centric goal with a long-term objective to provide a stream of technologists whowill contribute productively to the success of their enterprises – large and small – overthe next 2 decades and more. Understanding job conditions is the key to new employeesbeing able to adapt quickly to the business environment and be fast-track candidates forpromotion and career advancement.Such introspection is not new. In a 1981 review 2 of the education requirements for thenext 25 years, John Fluke stated: “The entire educational system in the United Statessimply isn’t working sufficiently well. Major system elements must be entirely rebuilt orreplaced in

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #30072CAD for College: Switching to Onshape for Engineering Design ToolsMs. Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology Ms. Kate Leipold has a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently a senior lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She teaches graphics and design classes in Mechanical Engineering, as well as consulting with students and faculty on 3D solid modeling questions. Ms. Leipold’s area of expertise is the new

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Lorelle A. Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Guy C. Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Kellie H. Raffaelli; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

with honors’ college elective programming. The paper will address first year project activities including the ETS-IMPRESS recruitment, and advertisement plan to first-year and community college transfer students. The paper will also address the student eligibility and selection process, the recruitment of the first cohort scholars, and finally the orientation program including the summer bridge undergraduate research experience.I. Research Background Research shows that the impact of financial aid on retention is more significant in STEM programs than in other degrees because STEM degrees often take longer to complete [1]. Financial concerns and issues can erode the self-confidence of students and their

Conference Session

Track : Special Topics - Identity Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Stephen Secules, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Cassandra J. Groen-McCall, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Special Topic: Identity

great deal of self-care. Whenpursuing social justice work on topics I care about but have not as deeply victimized me, I sensethat I am not weighed down as deeply. In the times when I have given LGBTQ inclusionworkshops, I found I was particularly sensitive and not as easily generous to faculty whodiscounted the opinions of LGBTQ students or who microaggressed them in dialogue. I imaginemy perspective on which research questions to pursue will continue to evolve; currently I workon issues which matter deeply and intellectually to me, they relate to experiences and problems Ihave had, but they are not so extremely personal that I find myself paralyzed or despondent overthe findings.Cassandra’s reflection on the questions she asks

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

three, 50-minute class periods weekly. One faculty member ledthe course for the first one-third of the semester, and another faculty member taught the coursefor the remainder of the semester. Additionally, the first instructor held three optional 2-hourlong discussion sessions during the first six weeks of the semester; students were encouraged toattend all or part all of these sessions. The purpose of these sessions was to address anyquestions that the students had related to the course or on a broader array of transportation-related subjects, academic concerns, or career interests. The course aimed to provide a broadexposure to a variety of topics, with in-depth treatment of a few topics. The 4th edition of thetextbook authored by Garber and

Conference Session

Working Against Unjust Social Forces

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo; Rebecca Walton, Utah State University; Natasha N. Jones, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

maneuverability. Rather than report onstudy findings, as proposed, this paper uses the opportunity of injustice within the review processto directly apply the 4Rs.IntroductionAcross the fields of engineering, higher education, and STEM education, the relative lack ofdiversity in STEM fields, particularly engineering, has been long lamented[1]. Colleges anduniversities across the United States have made efforts to diversify representation of faculty andstudents, but these efforts have not solved the issue of equitable inclusion of people frommultiply marginalized and underrepresented (MMU) groups in higher education generally and inengineering specifically. A number of scholars have shown that the perceived norm of anengineer is white and male and that

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Sarosh H Patel, University of Bridgeport; Brian Lim, University of Bridgeport; Roger Dianlei Geng PhD, Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Zhigang Jiang, Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

International Forum

knowledge about our world. TheSchool of Engineering of the University of Bridgeport provides comprehensive educationand research opportunities to a diverse community in engineering, sciences, and theapplication and management of technology. The School prepares students for leadership andtechnology positions in industry, government, and academia and significantly contributes tothe profession and community locally, nationally, and globally. The School offers adistinctive education in fundamental and emerging disciplines through its faculty andinstitutional partners. The education features an application-oriented approach tointerdisciplinary issues and opportunities that balances theory with real world state-of-the-artpractices. As of Spring 2016, the

Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Amy Monte, Michigan Technological University; Kerri Sleeman, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

are available to the program advisors, mentors and students on an as-needed basis.• College of Engineering faculty members have presented numerous topics to students and have been available to GUIDE scholars whenever questions/advice has been needed.• College of Engineering advisors have met with the undergraduate scholars to develop and update graduation plans. The first meeting occurs during the Fall semester for all new GUIDE scholars.conclusionsThe Michigan Tech GUIDE program has helped over 46 undergraduate students succeed in theirfirst two years in engineering school through mentoring and financial support. Throughparticipation in the program, students have learned about the field of engineering and how toobtain

Conference Session

Curriculums in Transition

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Klingbeil

). Taught by engineeringfaculty, the course will include lecture, laboratory and recitation components. Using anapplication-oriented, hands-on approach, the course will address only the salient math topicsactually used in a variety of core engineering courses. These include the traditional physics,engineering mechanics, electric circuits and computer programming sequences. While the abovecore courses are traditionally reserved for the sophomore and junior years, it is proposed to movethem earlier in the curriculum, with EGR 101 as the only math prerequisite. It is finally proposedto develop a new Engineering Calculus sequence to be taught by the Math department later in thecurriculum, in concert with college and ABET requirements. By removing

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Leslie R Brunell P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

EPA Rainworks Challenge Goals 9, 11 and 14 Dundee Dam Hydroelectric Power Goal 7 and 11 Plant Site Design for a Proposed Yacht Goals 6, 7, 9 and 12 ClubDesigning with a Sustainable Development GoalThe senior design projects encompassed a wide range of civil engineering designs; structural,transportation, site plans, stormwater management and clean-energy. The UN SustainableDevelopment Goals were used to increase the student’s awareness of global issues and helpedthem to incorporate sustainable elements into their proposed designs [8]. The student teams wereencouraged by their professional mentors and faculty advisors to think outside of the box andlook beyond traditional design solutions while still meeting the needs of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

program that is competitive with other biomedical engineering programs offered inMassachusetts. Effectively, this further integrates the electromechanical engineering program byincorporating the important biological dimension. The program has attracted a substantialnumber of students, and has expanded opportunities for our graduates. The ElectromechanicalEngineering Faculty Committee3 composed of eleven faculty members drawn from variousdisciplines, thoroughly researched, planned, and obtained administrative approval for theprogram, implemented, and is continuously assessing and fine-tuning this novel concentration.The endeavor was very much faculty driven. The faculty exercised care so that the addition ofthe new concentration did not alter or

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown; Edward Sheinberg, University of Houston-Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

George Pincus is Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, and Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown (1986-date). Prior service includes Dean of the Newark College of Engineering and Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology (1986-1994). Dean Pincus received the Ph.D. degree from Cornell University and the M.B.A degree from the University of Houston. Dr. Pincus has published over 50 journal articles, 2 books and is a Registered Professional Engineer.Edward Sheinberg, University of Houston-Downtown Edward R. Sheinberg is Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and Coordinator, Safety and Fire Engineering Technology program, University of Houston-Downtown. Professor

Conference Session

ME Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Panhans; Joseph Musto; William Howard

, the authors summarize the trends and recommendations of several importantproposals for engineering education reform, and attempt to place them in context for amechanical engineering program in a small, predominately undergraduate university.In addition to the proposals mentioned above, the authors introduce constraints that must beconsidered when planning curricular changes. Foremost among these constraints areaccreditation requirements, professional licensure issues, and the wants and needs of programconstituents (including students, parents, and local industry). At small universities, the makeupof the faculty must also undergo significant reorganization in order to implement some of therecommendations.The authors offer an interpretation of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Capstone and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, University of Guelph; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Donald Jerome Hake II, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

toinclude the difficulties surrounding a 1-ton telescope and rotating mechanisms being operated ina public park atop a 9-foot pole. These constraints necessitated both student and faculty grantapplications. Furthermore, the paper details the design and solution to some of the more difficultmanufacturing limitations of the college’s facilities. Finally, the paper discusses the educationalvalue of this project’s approach along with the social and environmental issues that needed to beovercome.Introduction: Traditional capstone design projects at the college have been aligned with collegiate competition. More recently, students have become interested in service- based capstone design projects. This paper details some of the