Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Serah Wambui Njau; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; Paul B Golter, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Cecilia Dianne Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng; Olusola O Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Nathaniel Hunsu; Negar Beheshtipour, WSU; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Amber DeAnn Graviet, Washington State University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

are to build and dissemi-nate light weight, low-cost Desktop Learning Modules (DLMs), with interchangeable Fluid Me-chanics, Heat Transfer and Biomass Conversion cartridges. The TUES laid a foundation result-ing in a marketed technology being used in classrooms around the world in universities, commu-nity colleges and high schools, while the IUSE seeks to extend the technology to an ultra-low-cost format through design-for-manufacture with 3D printing and vacuforming.Studying the impact of these DLMs is crucial to the success of this research to determine educa-tional effectiveness. Assessment strategies are being refined, and we have now added a pre-/postmotivation survey to add to our technical assessment centered on pre-/posttest written

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Koopman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert S. Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Paper ID #33240Work in Progress: Examining the Literature on Virtual Internships forInsights Applicable to EngineersMs. Kristen Koopman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Kristen Koopman is a Ph.D. candidate in Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. She is also the Graduate Assistant for Programs in the College of Engineering’s Global Engineering Engagement and Research Office.Dr. Robert S. Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Emmett serves as Assistant Director for Global Engagement and Engineering Online Specialist in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. Dr

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College PA; Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Christopher Michael Korpela, United States Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Project-Based Learning Using the Robotic Operating System (ROS) for Undergraduate Research Applications Project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to be one of the more effective methodsteachers use in engineering and computer science education. PBL increases the student’smotivation in various topic areas while improving student self-learning abilities. Typically, PBLhas been employed most effectively with junior- and senior-level bachelor of science (B.S.)engineering and computer science students. Some of the more effective PBL techniquesemployed by colleges and universities include robotics, unmanned air vehicles (drones), andcomputer science-based technologies for

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University; Chyna Kristin Vaughn

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Systems Engineering

systems engineering graduate levelcurriculum. This helps students understand and embed the efficient processes and proceduresinto real world problems. Students are tasked to pick a few tools and use them to address a reallife problem. The tools used in this study include requirements analysis, conformance,architecture development, and standards identification, use case analysis, analysis of alternativesand others. This process encourages learning the implementation of systems engineering in aneducational environment. This technique of educating students not only helps them learn andretain the material, but it also helps address important issues. It provides a broad systemsperspective to domain specific problems. Problem

Conference Session

Space Systems Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Soto, Texas A&M University; Daniel Brown, Cornell University; Mason Peck, Cornell University

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Aerospace

arms than are conventional actuators. For this reason a hardwaretest demonstrating whether theoretical conclusions about CMGs power advantages are correct isneeded. These power equations provide real-world motivation to the students developing therobotic-arm testbed. If a robust tool that aids researchers in exploring the power usage betweenthe two drives is developed, then reactionless robotics may make an introduction into spaceresearch.Hardware Demonstration The rest of this paper discusses the design of a two-segment, two-DOF planar-roboticsystem that is used to examine and compare the power requirements for the two compared drivedesigns. Each segment is dually actuated by either two CMGs in a scissored pair or by a 12 VDC motor at

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #21623Single-board Computer Used for Network Streaming Audio Player TFT Touchscreen-based ApplicationDr. David Border, Bowling Green State University David A. Border, Ph.D., holds a principle research interest in electronic information systems. This field includes digital communication and networking and intelligent networked devices. His work includes wireless sensor networks. Prior research included work on signal bandwidth compression and signal specific data encoding techniques. His technology application interest includes networked systems. Typ- ical teaching duties include junior- and senior-level courses in

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Code of Ethics to class work (d, f).A few supplementary student learning outcomes are as follows:6. Identify and relate real-world/cooperative education experiences to coursework, and reflect on the connection between classroom learning and software engineering practice (i).7. Comprehend global software engineering concepts and challenges (a, h).Course DesignLectures: The course material primarily focuses on the first five Knowledge Areas (KAs) of theSoftware Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK)3: software requirements, design,construction, testing, and maintenance. While the remaining KAs are covered in a newlydeveloped upper-level course (CS 6028- Large Scale Software Engineering), a brief introductionis given to a few topics such as

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Physics & Physics

” module, to provide students exposure to thisenvironment.While student responses were mildly positive, the feedback from alumni and employers (at EPprogram advisory board meetings) was very negative. We were strongly advised by ourconstituency that the “coding” aspect of the course was very valuable. They saw Sensor Lab asan EP major’s first – and sometimes only – “real application” of the programming skills learnedin the C++ prerequisite, and even though none were actually programming in C++ or VB6, theysaw the skills developed by using these languages as transferable and important for theprogramming that most of them were doing in their jobs. (LabVIEW, with its graphicalprogramming interface, was seen as powerful but expensive and lacking in

Conference Session

Mechanics, Machine Design & Mechanisms

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Baker

and MATLAB. Student work includes someprogramming, primarily using the MATLAB m-file functionality, for analyzing somerelatively small systems. For example, students write programs for employing theNewton-Raphson method in large-deflection nonlinear static analysis, and the centraldifference method in linear dynamic structural analysis. While the students developfamiliarity with the numerical methods through writing short programs and applyingthem to relatively simple systems, they also gain an appreciation for how thesetechniques can be applied to analyze more complex “real-world” systems throughassignments involving the commercial finite element code, ANSYS.The course was offered via distance learning for the first time in Spring, 2004. It

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tristan Utschig

Cut to the Chase: Extensive Computer Applications in a First Engineering Course Tristan T. Utschig Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, IdahoAbstractFreshman engineering students generally have laudable goals. They want to learn how to buildquality products and work with appropriate engineering tools. Nonetheless, the typical freshmanin many pre-engineering programs is not well prepared for the rigors of study in highereducation. Now, much of their learning comes outside the classroom, and often the hands-on, in-class experience they are accustomed to is completely absent. How do you build anintroductory engineering course that gives

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University

projectdemonstrated that hands-on activities with the designing and building of a thermofluidic systemwere effective in engaging the students in active and meaningful learning, stimulating their interestand motivation in thermo-fluid subjects, and improving their academic performance and satisfactionin thermo-fluid-related courses. IntroductionCapstone projects are an essential component of engineering education. They provide students withthe opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their degreeprogram to real-world problems. These projects can help students stand out as desirable employeesand potential leaders in their field or company as well as to improve their ability to grapple

Collection

2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Joseph George, Western Michigan University; Ajay Gupta, Western Michigan University; Alvis Fong, Western Michigan University

.[8] Al-Amrani, Safa et al. “Proteomics: Concepts and applications in human medicine.” World journal of biological chemistry vol. 12,5 (2021): 57-69. doi:10.4331/wjbc.v12.i5.57[9] Ng, Frederick & Jiang, Ruihan & Chow, James. (2020). “Predicting radiation treatment planning evaluation parameter using artificial intelligence and machine learning”. IOP SciNotes. 1. 014003. 10.1088/2633-1357/ab805d.[10] Google Research Datasets. (n.d.). https://research.google/resources/datasets/[11] Anand. (2019, March 31). “Why domain knowledge important in data science?”. Medium.https://medium.com/@anand0427/why-domain-knowledge-is-important-in-data-science-anand0427-30 02c659c0a5[12] Ghosh, S. (2023, August 22). “A comprehensive guide

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

’ thinking. Research on MEAs reveals that these activities byproviding a context for precollege students to explain thinking and justify conclusions,highlight the aspects of literacy that lead to students success; MEAs also help to identifyspecific areas that need attention in instruction [8].Fig 1 – MEA model design process.MEAs involve students in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving,which are all necessary skills in engineering education [9, 10]. Mousoulides and English [11]argue that “engineering model eliciting activities in elementary school mathematics curriculacan engage students in creative and innovative real-world problem solving and can increasetheir awareness of the different aspects of mathematical problem

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Jaime Taha-Tijerina, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

reference document forstakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability. Finally, it enables the project team toreflect on their work, identify areas for improvement, and apply lessons learned to future projects.Research Background:Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion.Tribometer or tribotester is a generic name for a device which is used to simulate frictionand wear at the interface between contact surfaces in relative motion under controlled conditions.The earliest reference provided by the dictionary is to the 1774 writings of Goldsmith, whoused the word tribometer to mean a “measurer of friction.”The purpose of tribometers is to simulate real world frictional and wear applications

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Robin L. Getz, Analog Devices, Inc.; Douglas A. Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University, Florida State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

instruments and then loan them to their students. However, limited resources make itdifficult or impossible to provide the full access needed to realize the real potential of the ECPenabled by these excellent modules. Even at institutions where students can easily afford theirown devices and parts kits, students outside of ECE often do not use them in more than one classand, thus, tend to sell them to classmates. This defeats the purpose of empowering students tolearn and apply electronics in new ways throughout their studies and careers.Using a device whose price is under $50 makes most of the application problems go away, if thedevice can be shown to work. Thus, in this paper, we address the general question of whatperformance criteria must be met

Conference Session

Design for Community and Environment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad; Kathy Schmidt; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

needs, and manymethods reference the importance of doing so within the context of use. However, sufficientlyunderstanding design needs within the actual context of use of frontier contexts is notoriouslyproblematic where data and contextual experience are not readily available. This is a challengefaced by organizations such as Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), Engineers withoutBorders (EWB), Engineering Ministries International (EMI), and other humanitarian andeducational organizations engineering high human-impact solutions in these unfamiliar, frontiercontexts. In response to this need, we have developed a basic but powerful Design for FrontierContexts methodology6 to improve discovery and application of contextual information vital

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Pamela Schmaltz; Kevin Schmaltz

DesignThe final course goal that was implemented for the Fall 1999 Introductory Engineeringcourse was to increase the design emphasis. To complement the design aspects of itsSenior Projects course, LSSU aimed to add a design component to the IntroductoryEngineering course, recognizing the following:7 Design should simulate open-ended real world problems Introductory design activity provides students good career decision-making skills early Design activity provides beginning students high motivation and favorable impressions about engineering Creativity and the design process need to be developed early Students need to become accustomed to poorly defined realistic problems versus the single-problem, single

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Professional Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo A. Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert Benjamin Simon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janece Shaffer

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #38852Applications of Teams and Stories: Augmenting the Development ofEntrepreneurial Mindset in EngineersDr. Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Adjo A. Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedyˆa C™s research, teaching and professional activities focus on civil infrastructure decision making to promote sustainable development. She studies complex real-world sys- tems and develops infrastructure decision support systemDr. Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs, School of Civil and Environmental EngineeringDr. Robert

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Changing How We Teach: Flipping, Project-Based Learning, and More!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Retherford, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Brad McCoy, United States Military Academy; Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy

% of students will also complete all required engineering students participate in one coursework for their ABET-accredited of these professional development major. Students are offered summer activities. educational experiences to apply what they have learned in class within a real-world context.TABLE 1: Institution Quick Statistics Comparison (continued) Core Trusted USMA UTK Professional Skills Metrics Communication First Academic Program Goal for the Single-semester course, 1-credit hour, institution and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William D. Schindel, ICTT System Sciences; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cory Hixson, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #18868Development of a Design Canvas with Application to First-Year and CapstoneDesign CoursesDr. William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bill Kline is Associate Dean of Innovation and Professor of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman. He joined Rose-Hulman in 2001 and his teaching and professional interests include systems engineering, design, quality, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Rose-Hulman, his industry experience includes roles as cofounder and Chief Operating Officer at Montronix and development manager at Kennametal. Bill is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Illinois

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Jahan, Western Kentucky University; A. Mark Doggett, Western Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #12977A Study on the Students’ Perceptions of the Applicability of Lean Principlesat UniversitiesDr. Muhammad Jahan, Western Kentucky University Dr. Muhammad Jahan is an Assistant Professor at the Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences Depart- ment at Western Kentucky University (WKU). His research interests include advanced manufacturing, lean manufacturing, micro- and nano-machining, SPM-based lithography and materials. Prior to join- ing at WKU, he worked at the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering at University of Arkansas. He received his BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narges Balouchestani-Asli, University of Toronto; Matthew Kiprop Greenacre, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry; Kamran Behdinan, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

existing literature has not investigatedthe innovativeness of multidisciplinary students. There are important questions to be asked andavenues to be explored about these multidisciplinary teams. For example, are multidisciplinaryteams more innovative due to their functional diversity? What factors correlate with thisinnovation? Finding the barriers that multidisciplinary teams are facing to be more innovative isa great matter of importance in our educational system. Finding these barriers can help thedevelopment of a better multidisciplinary environment for our educational institutions that bettersimulates the real world scenarios.In this study, we hypothesized that multidisciplinary teams are likely to be innovative. However,these outcomes may be

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-2972: APPLICATION OF INTERRUPTED CASE METHOD FORTEACHING ETHICS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN TRANSPORTATIONENGINEERINGDr. Robert M. Brooks, Temple University Robert Brooks is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at Temple University. He is a Fellow of ASCE. His research interests are engineering education, civil engineering materials, and transportation engineering.Jyothsna K. S., Jyothsna K. S., Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore, secured a gold medal for the high- est aggregate marks in the Post Graduate English Literature Course at St.Joseph’s College (autonomous). K. S. has been working for the Department of English, St.Joseph’s College for almost two years now, teaching both

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 26

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xinfeng (Kevin) Quan, Westlake University; Chaoyi Wang, Zhejiang Normal University ; Chenhui Zhang, Self-employed

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

instructor introduces actual have already been conducted experiments previously conducted by scientists. by scientists. Step 4: Instructors present concepts and topics not Beyond gaining a Introducing explored by students, including the application comprehensive understanding Theory and of chemical kinetics in real-world contexts, of theories, students also Applications such as in biology and materials science and develop and reinforce their engineering. Briefly mention more advanced awareness that theories may theories as appropriate. be context-dependent and are

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 8

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #39331Putting Individual Learning Responsibility Back into the Team Experience– An Application of the Design ExperienceDr. Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Cecelia M. Wigal is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University (1998), MSEE from Illinois Institute of Technology (1991), and BSEE from Ohio Northern University (1985). Dr. Wigal teaches interdisciplinary design and controls courses. Her primary engagement activity is improving the lives of those with physical and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangling Yu, Purdue University, North Central; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

report writing on a weekly basis and of technical Project Report writing andproject oral presentation based upon the Final Project. These classroom practices and laboratoryenvironment provides a challenging and invigorating environment that prepares them for alifelong learning process and career path [13].XII. ConclusionThis paper provides the reader with a logical framework for an introductory undergraduatemicrocontroller’s course with an emphasis on open-loop and close-loop control systems. Thecourse guides through details of necessary C programming skills following strict observance toStructured Coding methodology. The course also demonstrates how microcontrollers interface tothe real world using various types of transducers and actuators

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingying Qiao; Guangpei Chen

by social and regionalneeds [15]. In this regard, AOUs are highly committed to transforming the intellectualachievements, even more than ROUs[16]. Through "industry-university-research"cooperation, the advantages of the application technology are used to obtain social andeconomic benefits, the scientific research achievements are transformed into productiveforces, and the scientific research and production practice are combined[17]. It can beseen that the nature and characteristics of scientific research in AOUs also determinethat they are different from ROUs in that they attach more importance to thetransformation of scientific research results into real productivity, and can closelyfollow the national policy orientation and local

Collection

2020 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Kevin J. O'Donnell

intersection turns), and to overfly overpasses and wires. Control andself-separation of UAVs may initially be accomplished with an open registry on a server,accessible by all users and government officials, where operators input proposed flight planroutes. A route is activated for each airborne UAV. UAV use of computerized speed control andGPS for lateral control is so precise, that users may generate an accurate moving target displayof all UAVs on a monitor based solely on the flight plan. Two educational benefits of this studyare a demonstration of risk management techniques in the solution of a real-world problem, andtheimportance of addressing operational considerations in the design and manufacture of devicessuch as UAVs. The results of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sumedh Inamdar, University of Texas, Austin; Krystian Zimowski, University of Texas, Austin; Kevin A. Gibbons Ret., U.S. Air Force Academy, NexOne, Inc., and CAStLE; Brittany Rucker, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

knowledge Page 25.411.3to solve a “real world” engineering problem or to develop a viable product in a one or twosemester design project. Often times, these design projects are time consuming as students spendan excessive amount of time designing attachment systems that may not always meet the systemrequirements, or could be simplified. In addition, students may find that they should focus muchof their time and efforts in another more crucial area of the project. These design teams wouldlikely prefer an attachment that works well for their needs although it may not be novel orcreative in itself. This methodology would help these students to more

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; April Tallant, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

their classmates. More importantly, these contracts can be a part of a researchproject to help advance the faculty member’s scholarship, or a response to industry orcommunity needs, which help solve real-world problems [4]. Benefits of Honors contracts to thestudent include working closely with a faculty mentor, tailoring their education based on theirinterests and take a greater responsibility in their education [5].The impact of the Honors contactsin undergraduate engineering research at WCU has been far-reaching and significant.In this paper, the motivations, practices, and impact of the Honors contracts are examined.Student perceptions and the applications of Honors contracts, in developing an undergraduateengineering research experience