Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Margaret Ducharme, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

. Students were further exposed to programswhich facilitate the design and advancement of more functional and smarter engineeringsystems.2. Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) ProgramThe Summer Engineering Experiences, SEE Program is designed with the objective to enhancestudents’ hands-on, computational, programming, communication, and problem solving skills.The SEE program was offered during the summer to the first year engineering students andcovered topics related to engineering computation using MATLAB and C++, robotics, bridgetruss design & analysis, and technical writing.2.1 Computational Method with MATLAB and C++ ApplicationThis topic in the SEE program provided students with some fundamental knowledge ofengineering analysis and

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Joe Orczyk, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

distance delivery at peer institutions isincluded to examine research and writing requirements common in CM programs with distancedelivery. Detail of corrective actions that have been implemented with limited effect areprovided. Finally, the program change for the most recent cohort of students enrolled in theprogram to a guided capstone academic writing activity under the direction of a single facultymember is described.IntroductionGraduate education in Construction Management (CM) has been slow to develop. In the yearssince the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) was organized in 1974 by theAmerican Institute of Constructors (AIC) and the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), ithas accredited undergraduate programs that

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

engineering. The majors share a mostly common set of foundation courses including:calculus courses, physics and chemistry courses, a writing course, a computer-aideddesign/computer-aided manufacturing course, a programming course, a digital systems course, acircuits course, a measurements and statistics course, and a co-op preparation course. Eachundergraduate major is a secondary admission program. Criteria for secondary admission includecompletion of all foundation courses with a grade of „C‟ or better and maintaining an overallgrade point average of 2.70 or higher (on a 4.00 scale).All programs are accredited as co-op programs through ABET. During the co-op program, thestudent alternates semesters of academic, on-campus coursework with semesters

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

, lecture, lab, and discussion sections.Through the course, students examine positionality, power, and language in the context ofsocially engaged design. Students write positionality statements before they begin their projectwork, we provide readings and discussion about social power in the engineering design process,and we examine how language can make information more or less accessible to specificaudiences. Course assignments and lectures present ethics and engineering work as necessarilyintertwined. For example, students learned the fundamentals of nuclear science and engineeringalongside qualitative research methods and completed a community engagement workshop.Additional assigned readings and videos offer opportunities to reflect on user

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Nidhal Carla Bouaynaya, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

to explain the cause-effect relationships revealed by these results, and to explain why the results are in some cases substantially identical to the PSSH results and in other cases fundamentally different.The student deliverable will be a 2-3 page write-up of the results and answers, due one weekafter the double period in which the work is completed.Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II ModuleThe Thermodynamics II module, which will also be integrated into the course as a computerlaboratory, involves modeling of vapor-liquid equilibrium. A major learning objective of thecourse is students learning to apply and use models such as the Wilson model to vapor-liquidequilibrium systems. One type of textbook example

Conference Session

Design Cognition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Pappas

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-371: COGNITIVE-PROCESSES INSTRUCTION IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE SEQUENCEEric Pappas, Dr. Eric Pappas is Associate Professor of Engineering at James Madison University. He developed, and was director of, the Advanced Engineering Writing and Communications Program in the College of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) from 1993-2003. Dr. Pappas was on the faculty of Virginia Tech from 1987-2003 and taught classes in technical writing, creative writing, American literature, interpersonal communications and public speaking, creative thinking, leadership, engineering design, management skills, gender issues, and

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Josh Coffman; Joseph J. Rencis; Daniel J. Jensen; Ashland O. Brown; Jiancheng Liu; Kristen Kaufman; Christina White

effectiveness of the multiple-choice quiz checklist form isdetermined based on an assessment and evaluation process. This paper considers thedevelopment a ‘new’ quiz for bending stress in a sophomore level fundamentals of mechanicscourse. Four instructors used the multiple-choice checklist form to develop a new quiz and fiveinstructors developed a new multiple-choice quiz without the checklist form. Independentreviewers are used to carry out a quantitative evaluation of the new quizzes developed with andwithout the multiple-choice checklist form. The assessment form is based on the multiple-choicechecklist form. The results of the assessment process show that the proposed multiple-choicequiz checklist form is a valuable tool for instructors to develop

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Mariusz Jankowski

New electronic courseware modules for selected upper-level electrical engineering courses. Mariusz Jankowski University of Southern MaineAbstractA recent award from the National Science Foundation (DUE-III program) was used toestablish a computer-integrated classroom to support instruction in selectedundergraduate electrical engineering courses. The new classroom is being used to addressthree pedagogically fundamental problems:(1) insufficient mastery of engineering mathematics by many students,(2) student passivity within the traditional lecture format,(3) insufficient use of computation and visualization in the learning process,New electronic

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

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Full Papers

process. Topics include professional skills such astechnical writing and presentation, guidelines for professional engineering practice, and careerpreparation that involve an engineering approach to problem-solving with an emphasis on teamwork, oraland written communication, creativity, coding, and computer-aided design tools.The final term design project is redesigned to provide a service-learning experience to build confidence inthe first-year students allowing them to practice their communication skills in an environment in whichthey can also serve as role models and mentors to visiting local middle school students. Through theformation of teams dedicated to the design process, students learn the systematic approach to problem-solving and gain

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

computer engineering/science; however, its role inthe traditional curriculum should be evaluated. The assembly language can be used as a tool forbetter understanding computer architecture and to prepare students for abstract courses to come.The intention of teaching assembly language programming is not to make students experts inassembly language programming, however; to use it to understand abstract materials.The Case for Assembly LanguageAssembly language concepts are fundamental for the understanding of many areas of computerengineering/science. During a student’s career, he or she will encounter lots of abstract conceptsin subjects ranging from programming languages, to operating systems, to real time programming,to artificial intelligence, to

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger; Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College; Sam Ajlani

Professional Engineer (P.E.). Thus, the initialaction for continuing students is an informative mentoring stage with the intent to focus theirattentions on the career options without overwhelming them with what they might think areimpossible hurdles like the Graduate Record Examine (GRE) or the P.E. Fundamentals inEngineering (FE) exam.The Daytona State College’s B.S. engineering technology degree program has structured itsjunior and senior years to minimize A.S. graduates’ issues. An early consideration for studentsand an element in the program design is the FE exam. A curriculum to meet the needs of Floridaindustry and to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in an efficientperiod, are primary considerations of the

Conference Session

FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Philip Schlosser, Ohio State University; John A Merrill, Ohio State University; Elizabeth Riter, Ohio State University; Kuldeep Agarwal, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, offeredthrough First-year Engineering Program provides a multidisciplinary approach through lectureand laboratory experiences to the wide variety of engineering majors offered. The AEV design-build experience was developed specifically to facilitate innovation through energy managementconcepts within the multidisciplinary nature of design – complementing the acquisition of life-long learning skills offered through the First-year Engineering Program.Each student is introduced to fundamental energy conservation and loss measurement techniquesin designing energy efficient AEVs. Each team takes a hands-on approach in designing,building, and testing AEVs and AEV components with the use of desktop wind tunnels anddesktop and classroom monorail track systems

Conference Session

Portable/Embedded Computing I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Joanne DeGroat; Jeffery Radigan; Jeff McCune; Andrew O'Brien; James Beams; Matt Gates; Craig Morin; John Demel; Richard Freuler

integrated development environment provides editing, versiontracking, and testing capabilities such as breakpoints and memory management. Testing of theprototype will take place during the 2003-2004 academic year with the finished controllersavailable beginning in the 2004-2005 academic year. This paper describes the programrequirements, research, design, and testing of this controller, as well as the motivations for theproject and its diverse team structure.1.0 IntroductionOver the last year, a group of Ohio State students and faculty have been designing a newmicrocontroller for use in the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) Program. Thegoal of this project is to design a controller that can be modified and expanded to suit the needsof

Conference Session

Innovation in Design Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jesse Pappas; Eric Pappas

inevitable frustration and confusion provide a stimulus for discussionand creative thought.”17IV. Encouraging Creativity and Insight through Student Journal Writing At the University of Virginia (UVA), in lieu of a required composition coursethrough the English Department, first-year engineering students complete a class in theDivision of Technology, Culture, and Communication (a special unit of the College ofEngineering) which emphasizes writing skills, leadership ability, and problem-solvingtechniques. The broad, multi-disciplinary nature of the course has inspired a variety ofinnovative methods of relaying fundamental thinking and communication skills. Anintegral element of Dr. W. Bernard Carlson’s class is a contemporary, industry-born

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

V. Ramachandran; Ravi Ramachandran

6 d3 d6from which FAB and FAD are determined given f1. To use KCL, we make use of a fundamental system modeling concept that statesthat a force and current are analogous through variables [4][5]. This enforces the fact that theconcept of the vectorial sum of forces at a joint being zero is the application of KCL to a Page 5.656.3structure. Continuing with the example, we construct a vector phasor diagram which is identicalto the shape of the truss at junction A. This is as shown in Figure 3. f1

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

states. Following this formula, eachmagnetic dipole or each capacitor can only record 1 bit of information, while each base pair inDNA can record 2 bits of information.Towards the end of the semester, students were required to write a term paper on the applicationof entropy in different areas. The students investigated many interesting topics, such as steamengines, chemical processes, biological systems, neural networks in brain, the birth and death ofstars, black holes, global warming, economics and social organizations, etc. Through this termpaper students expanded their perspective and realized that entropy is a very general conceptwhich may be applied to many seemingly unrelated areas.IV. AssessmentTwo years ago the author taught this course

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; Michael Gustafson, Duke University; Jungsang Kim, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Leslie Collins, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

laboratory experience for the Fundamentals course is organized into eight 1-week laboratoryexperiments, followed by a 5-week Integrated Design Challenge. The more traditional, guidedexperiment approach is still utilized in the 1-week laboratory sessions. However, theseexperiments are supplemented by exploration activities which provide students an opportunity toimmediately apply the fundamental concepts that they have just investigated to solve a practicalchallenge. Gradually, over the course of the first eight weeks, the emphasis of the laboratorysessions shifts from guided experimentation to self-directed exploration. This evolution preparesstudents for the final test of their knowledge and skills: the Integrated Design Challenge.2.1

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Chapra; Gary Huvard; David E. Clough

Copyright 2001, American Society for Engineering Education computer applications. The fundamentals of programming are emphasized at the expense of engineering problem solving. Most engineering students never again write a C/C++ program after the course is completed.Common basis and rationale for the new coursesOur approach is middle-of-the-road when compared to the above. We focus on engineeringproblem solving: ½ ½ interpretation of the problem statement ½ design of the solution strategy ½ getting the results, usually numerical ½ interpretation and checking of the results display and documentationYet we retain the teaching of programming fundamentals: ½ ½ data structure ½ algorithm

Conference Session

Student Projects in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

institutions for membership and writing a book on Circuit Theory with Applications. He has been the Graduate Semiconductor/VLSI Certificate Coordinator for the ECE Department since 1992. Dr. Prasad has developed and/or taught over 30+ Courses (List attached) at the University of Massachusetts of Lowell. He has Teaching and Industrial experience of 50+ years. He is the author of over 250 theses, dissertations and papers published and in refereed journals and/or presented in refereed conferences of national and international repute. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Design of Integrated 5G Chip-set with Microstrips Modules for Mobile Communications with its Integration in MMIC

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

E. J. Mastascusa; Maurice F. Aburdene

resistor values and switch settings. Students are presentedwith a problem of choices-not a simple choice, but complex enough to make it challenging forthem.The lesson developed in ToolBook includes hyperlinks to lessons on series-parallel circuits, Cprogramming, and computer programs in C/C++.IntroductionWe describe a design problem to achieve several educational goals.• The problem is to choose resistor values for a circuit. This concept is easily stated and comprehended by beginning students. The problem only requires fundamental concepts usually found at the beginning of a first course. These concepts include voltage, current, resistance and series and parallel resistor combinations. Thus, this problem gives the students an

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Engineering/Technology I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim White; James White; David Barnhart; Jerry Sellers; Kenneth Siegenthaler

Page 9.498.1Jerry J. Sellers, et.al. (USIA)[1]. The main difference in the courses is that in Astro 320 for “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright À2004, American Society for Engineering Education”engineers, Fundamentals of Astronautics by Roger R. Bate, et.al. is used as a textbook inaddition to USIA, and there are problems requiring programming in MATLAB[2]. The cadets inAstro 320 are also required to write three reports to accompany their programming and designprojects. The difficulty in the solutions of problems is at a higher level in Astro 320. Most ofthe teaching aids are generic to both

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

John K. Estell

fundamental understanding regardingevent-driven graphical user interface (GUI) programs. A minimal, but sufficient, amount ofcoverage is presented at this time regarding the use of Symantec’s Visual Café Java rapidapplication development tools, the button, label, and text field GUI components, a small numberof methods associated with these components, and how one handles action events generated bycomponents. As our students have previously been instructed as to web page development, oncethis material is covered they are able to write simple Java applets.Now that the students have a basic understanding of event-driven GUI programming usingapplets, the interactive programming portfolio (IPP) is introduced. The IPP is presented throughthe examination of

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pong P. Chu, Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

at the pixel rate. Another port is usually connected to a processor thatgenerates or updates the content of the frame by writing the pixel data to the designatedlocations. The rate of write operation is separated from the pixel data rate. If the processorchooses not to write the buffer, a still image will be displayed. The video theme involves the display and acquisition of an image or video. The componentsin the theme gradually increase the number of pixels within the display. These devices andmodules are • Tricolor discrete LED: It represents a one-pixel display device. • WS2812 matrix module: WS2812 is an “addressable tricolor LED.” The module is arranged as an 8-by-8 matrix and can be treated as a 64-pixel display

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng., Western Carolina University; Scott C. Rowe, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

higher education. More notably, they are focused on Programmable LogicControllers (PLCs). Companies need well-trained technicians with 2-year degrees to build andmaintain the equipment. 4-year schools are expected to provide engineers that can do designwork and higher-level systems integration.The ECET program has embraced the call for PLC skills and is deploying the content in thecurriculum. An introductory course ECET 290 - Computer Engineering Fundamentals waschosen as the entry-level PLC course. The current course description is provided below. In afuture semester, the course description will be updated, but for now it is adequately addressed bythe PLC content. ECET 290 - Computer Engineering Fundamentals - An introductory course in

Conference Session

NSF Funding for Educational Scholarship

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Jeff Jackson

the development of nationally competitive grant proposals. Withmany components required for a successful grant proposal, it is important for a potential granteeto develop a set of best practices when undertaking grant proposal writing efforts.The author of this paper has written a successful NSF Adaptation and Implementation grantproposal [1] entitled “An Integrated Internet-Accessible Embedded Systems Laboratory” and asuccessful NSF Department Level Reform grant proposal [2] entitled “Developing a ModernComputer Engineering Curriculum Focusing on Embedded Systems.” The goal of this paper is tosuggest best practices for proposals for people considering writing similar grant proposals.Considerations include properly addressing program

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Lehr, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Christopher Grant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, sorting algorithms, etc; and focused on thefundamental constructs common to all programming languages. To fill the gaps inteaching, we utilized programming projects. We no longer believed a student couldbecome an expert C programmer in one semester, but rather believed in one semester wecan introduce software engineering fundamentals, fundamentals of programming, andexpose students to C and MATLAB. The course became nine weeks of programmingconcepts with C, two weeks of individual programming projects, and four weeks ofMATLAB (the projects spanned six calendar weeks, though consumed two weeks ofclass time).Programming ProjectsWe used two programming projects to solidify the fundamentals taught throughout thesemester. The first project is a

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Technical Session 5: Strategies for Increasing Classroom Engagement

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tooran Emami, United States Coast Guard Academy

after each class via online tools. Weekly quizzes assess individual student outcomesin the theoretical concepts. Biweekly pre-lab and post-lab quizzes assess students' learning ofapplying the theory to a physical power system. Exams given throughout the semester assess thestudents' understanding of content in multiple key topics in electric energy and machines. One ofthe objectives of this course is to develop a safe laboratory for undergraduate students to work ona high-power system. However, setting the laboratory to cover the fundamental concepts for highpower systems is often challenging in designing a course. Therefore, a novel goal is to create anapproach to cover the key concepts in theory and set up the laboratory for the key topics

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt A. Thoroughman, Washington University; Alessandra Hruschka, Washington University in St.Louis; Patricia Widder, Washington University in St. Louis

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Education, 2014Engineering Virtual Studio: KEEN Modules to Foster Entrepreneurial Mindset in an Integrative, First/Second Year Online Course1. AbstractEngineering is a field that interacts with its surroundings by applying science to practicalproblems. In developing future engineers, teaching the technical fundamentals is only part of thetask; engineering programs must also develop engineers that are able to apply those skills intothe real world. Example problems are sometimes shown in classes, but lack the interactivitynecessary to instill the skill in students. Introducing students to entrepreneurship directlypromotes creativity and marketplace connection while indirectly instilling connection to realworld problems and promoting scholarly and

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research-to-Practice: Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

thevehicle. Students use multimeters to measure voltage and current in simple circuits which eachstudent constructs on the breadboard of their own vehicle. These circuits allow for measurementof fundamental concepts of voltage, current, and power. Students additionally write BASICcomputer programs causing LEDs to blink with specified timings to showcase concepts ofproblem solving and logic. Students extend their skills by building a remote that incorporates a low cost wireless module. This remote is used as an enabling technology to wirelessly control the vehicle and a crane that the students fabricate. The teams use modern prototyping equipment to

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Masaaki Mizuno

file. An application can havemore than one form, and a user can move from one form to another at run time. In such anapplication, each form has an associated file.The programmer then specifies handler functions for events to which the application programshould respond, such as handlers for mouse clicks and keystrokes. The skeletons of such handlerfunctions are created below the list of properties in the file associated with the form. The Page 7.1108.3programmer completes those handler functions by writing their bodies. It is also possible to Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &