Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zdravko Markov; Todd Neller; Ingrid Russell

Unifying an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course through Machine Learning Laboratory Experiences Ingrid Russell, Zdravko Markov, Todd Neller, Michael Georgiopoulos, Susan Coleman University of Hartford/Central Connecticut State University/Gettysburg College/University of Central Florida/University of HartfordAbstractThis paper presents work on a collaborative project funded by the National Science Foundationthat incorporates machine learning as a unifying theme to teach fundamental concepts typicallycovered in the introductory Artificial Intelligence courses. The project involves the developmentof an adaptable framework

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Tester, Northern Arizona University

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Manufacturing

not originally addressed,because the program, prior to the 2000’s was not sufficiently large to enable an ongoingmanufacturing laboratory. With the advent of increased enrollments and more flexible program feeexpenditure spending policies, a manufacturing laboratory was possible for the MechanicalEngineering Department.Given the current Engineering educational program’s emphasis on the design process and productrealization, the manufacturing lab development was to require at least the same design context forthe laboratory offering. Other universities have shown a similar emphasis, from a curriculum-wideemphasis of design and manufacturing to a constrained laboratory experience where themanufacturing component is present to support the overall

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregg L. Fiegel

of lecture and six hours of Page 4.475.4field work, each week. Another course, CE 581, has a similar format, but the six hours of lab arespent in the laboratory.Those courses that incorporate the traditional classroom approach to instruction are, by design,not completely devoid of laboratory instruction. In these courses, no formal laboratorycomponent exists. However, students are introduced to lab and field tests related to the subjectthrough demonstrations carried-out with available testing equipment. The goal is to expose thestudents to as much "hands-on" experience as possible.Overall, the field of geotechnical engineering is rather broad

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Edwin Zivi; Jenelle Piepmeier

Session 1320 The Implementation of a Classroom Laboratory Paradigm Edwin Zivi, Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier U.S. Naval AcademyAbstractThis paper describes a novel classroom design used in the Systems Engineering department at theUnited States Naval Academy to more strongly couple the classroom and laboratory experiencesfor undergraduate systems engineering students. The Systems Engineering department hasreplaced two roughly equally sized rooms dedicated separately as a laboratory and a classroomwith one lab-classroom equal to roughly one and a half times the size of the pre

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

William S. Janna; A. Renner

Session 2366 A Laboratory Experiment for Finding the Radiation View Factor Between a Differential Area and a Plane Aaron Renner, William S. Janna University of MemphisAbstractThe unit sphere method was developed in order to measure the view factor betweena differential and a finite plane area. This method was used to design an experimentfor the undergraduate Heat Transfer Laboratory, and is described in this study.Using methods of descriptive geometry, a graphical equivalent of the spheremethod was also developed, which is used additionally in the experiment. Theapparatus for measuring view

Conference Session

Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; LeAnn E. Faidley, Iowa State University; Terrence R. Meyer, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and to a lesserextent in engineering.6-8Rationale for described workThis paper describes the development of two inquiry-based experiments in a mechanicalengineering curriculum aimed at providing students with the opportunity to design and performexperiments. The design and profile of the new experiments best fit the POGIL profile in ouropinion and are the first of its kind in our curriculum. The motivation behind the development ofthe laboratories was to incorporate learner-centered based approaches in the laboratory aspects ofthe curriculum, which historically has been focused on analyzing and interpreting data. The twolaboratory exercises were implemented in two junior-level core classes - one experiment relatedto system dynamics

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Jones, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, “Feeling is believing: Using a force- feedback joystick to teach dynamic systems,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 91, no. 3, p. 345, 2002.[6] R. J. Robinson, “Improving Design of Experiment Skills through a Project Based Fluids Laboratory,” age, vol. 7, p. 1, 2002.[7] J. E. Ashby, “The effectiveness of collaborative technologies in remote lab delivery systems,” in Frontiers in Education Conference, 2008. FIE 2008. 38th Annual, 2008, p. F4E–7.[8] A. M. Bisantz and V. L. Paquet, “Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-course Case Study for Framing Laboratory Exercises,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 91, no. 3, pp. 299–307, 2002.[9] R. J. Robinson and J. Wellin, “Introducing Data Acquisition and Experimental Techniques to Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Lab Experiments & Other Initiatives

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shauna Rae

Design. McGraw-Hill. 2000. 3. Chang, M. “Teaching top-down design using VHDL and CPLD.” Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference. 1996. 4. Chu, P.P. “A Small, Effective VHDL Subset for the Digital Systems Course.” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2004. 5. Electronics Workbench. www.electronicsworkbench.com. 6. Floyd, T.L. Digital Fundamentals with VHDL. Pearson Education. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. 2003. 7. Fucik, O., Wilamowski, B. M. and McKenna, M. “Laboratory for the Introductory Digital Course,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2000. 8. Greco, J. “Designing a Computer to Play Nim: A Mini-Capstone Project in Digital

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2005 GSW

Authors

W. Roy Penney; Lauren N. Leach; Jeffrey R. Dorman; Edgar C. Clausen; Daniel E. Fluornoy; Alice K. Keogh

Session T4B4 Laboratory/Demonstration Experiments in Heat Transfer: Laminar and Turbulent Forced Convection Inside TubesEdgar C. Clausen, W. Roy Penney, Jeffrey R. Dorman, Daniel E. Fluornoy, Alice K. Keogh, Lauren N. Leach, Department of Chemical Engineering University of Arkansas AbstractLaboratory exercises or demonstrations which are designed to compare experimental datawith literature correlations are excellent methods for reinforcing course content. As partof the requirements for CHEG 3143, Heat Transport, and CHEG 3232

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Evan D. H. Green; Emily L Allen; Linda Vanasupa

Session 3226 Cooking Without Recipes: a Case Study for an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience in Semiconductor Processing E.L. Allen, E.D.H. Green, L.S. Vanasupa San Jose State University/California Polytechnic University-SLOIntroductionThe need for graduate engineers with the ability to think critically about a design problem, work withteammates from different disciplines, communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral format, and tocomprehend “the big picture” has been well-documented1,2. We have proposed a new method of designinglaboratory

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

turnkey systemcomplete with hardware and software. The other is to design and build a custom apparatuses togo with a research caliber accelerometers and analyzer, as well as potential softwaredevelopment. The laboratory experiments described in this paper use another approach which isa hybrid of the two. Page 15.599.2Figure 1: ecp Model 210 translational mass-spring-dashpot apparatus for evaluating one, two, or three DOFsystems: forced or unforced.Turn-key systems that are intended for engineering laboratory course in vibrations, controls,dynamics, and similar fields provide an effective way for the instructor to implement andconduct the course

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Longstreth, Rowan University; Vincent Sambucci, Rowan University; Alex Thomas Siniscalco, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

objective was centered around creating compelling projects tailoredfor educational purposes, aimed at enhancing undergraduate learning experiences in mechanicalengineering through soft robotics. As soft robotics is a relatively new field [1], manyundergraduate students are unaware of its existence or unfamiliar with the opportunities in thisfield. As a result, there is an urgent need to increase students’ awareness of this emergingengineering field. There are many valuable engineering skills students can be exposed to throughthe field of soft robotics, including mechanical design, soft material behavior, physics principles,and creative thinking during design. Utilizing soft materials for such a project offers theadvantage of facilitating smooth

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Vernon W. Lewis

videotaped laboratories in our program.Bibliography1. Barker, Thomas B., Developing Courseware for Distance Learning -- Any Place, Any Time. Distance Learning’98. Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (14th, Madison SI, August 5-7,1998)2. Stone, Harvey R., A Multi-Institutional Evaluation of Video-Based Distance Engineering Education. Presentedat the Frontiers in Education Conference (Vienna, Austria, July 2-4, 1990)VERNON W. LEWIS, JR.Vernon W. Lewis, Jr. P.E., Senior Lecturer, joined the faculty of Old Dominion University in January 1994. He has30 years of professional experience in consulting, Industry and forensic engineering and is registered in eight states.His areas of expertise include structural design

Conference Session

Remote and Network-based Laboratories

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander A. Kist, University of Southern Queensland; Andrew Douglas Maxwell, University of Southern Queensland; Peter D. Gibbings

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

flexibility in understanding the concept and application of remote access laboratories. If alearning experience can be created in which the learner takes part in an event or events thatconnect with their understanding of relevant information, concepts or ideas (propositions), via anonline or remote interface, this can be seen to constitute a remote access laboratory.Barak11 derives four principles from behavioural, cognitive and social learning theory whichunderpin the effective design and use of ICT-based lab work, i.e.• “learning is contextual• learning is an active process• learning is a social process• reflective practice plays a central role in learning” (pp. 122-123).These principals are not discipline specific and have to

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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International

AC 2008-1775: INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCES:ASSESSING THE SHORT-TERM IMPACT ON STUDENTSJohn Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyShannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of TechnologyJames Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyRobert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 13.791.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 International Design Project Experiences: Assessing the Short- term Impact on StudentsAbstractIn 2005, the Department of Civil Engineering at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT)decided to incorporate an international component into

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Papannareddy

experiments,”Proceedings of ASEE Conference, Toledo, Vol. 2, pp. 1143-1146, 1992.[3] J.M. Yarbrough, “Computer-aided analog analysis laboratory,’’Proceedings of ASEE Conference, Vol. 1, pp.571-575, 1990.[4] J. A. Stine et al., “A test and measurement system for electrical engineering education,” Frontiers inEducation Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, pp. 375-380, 1991.[5] G. W. Johnson, LabVIEW Graphical Programming Techniques, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1994.[6] M. G. Guvench, “Automated measurement of semiconductor device characteristics for computer-assistedelectronic design,” Proceedings of ASEE Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 671-675, 1993.[7] D.A. Johnson and M. G. Thompson, “Shedding light on black boxes: undergraduate

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

James L. Hales

Session 2333 Enhancing Electric Energy Conversion and Power Systems Laboratory Experiments Utilizing a Power System Simulator James L. Hales, P.E. Associate Professor University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown ABSTRACT In 1993, the Engineering Technology Division of the University of Pittsburgh atJohnstown purchased and installed a Hampden Model 180 Power System Simulator. Fundingwas provided in part by a $100,000 National Science Foundation Instrumentation and LaboratoryImprovement (ILI) equipment

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Won Joo, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

proposals to address aspecific engineering/design need, work in labs for hand-on practice, and complete a project todevelop a design and/or working prototype to address the need. The class was assessed incompliance with the design control process, documentation, laboratory reports, final design, andanalysis.For the specific group who chose orthopedic implant, the students were asked to design thedevices without consideration of the surgical procedure. After students had a design completed,the surgical procedure was introduced to the groups, and the student groups investigated if therewere needs to revise the design based on the consideration of surgical procedure. At the end ofthe semester, a special assessment was conducted for these groups only

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mysore Narayanan

, timeliness and continuous improvement.IntroductionThe newly proposed strength of materials laboratory mainly concentrates onproviding the students with the necessary background pertaining to the flexureformula. Flexure formula is discussed in detail, during lecture meetings andproblem solving tutorial sessions. However, at present, students get very littlehands-on experience. Further, the students, who have acquired the knowledge ofelectric circuit design and associated instrumentation techniques are required toapply their knowledge to the discipline of mechanical engineering. A longestablished principle is to be utilized by the student groups to incorporate foilstrain gages in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. When a beam is not

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratories in BME

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Markus Billeter, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Institute for Biomedical; Grace M. Nijm, Northwestern University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Northwestern University; Alan Sahakian, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

for teaching the theory and demonstratingthe practical implementation of MRI. That was the main motivation to develop asmall-scale MRI laboratory module. Furthermore, another potential usage for theappartus is for small-scale in vivo experiments, since cost and installation effortof such a system are significantly lower than in a hospital. Figure 1: MRI Brain Scan2 Previous WorkOthers have developed desktop NMR and MRI systems for teaching or researchuse; however, these systems have a major drawback of significantly high cost,making them impractical for most university teaching laboratories. Wright et al.[4] developed a complete desktop MRI system with a 2.5 cm imaging region and0.21 T field strength. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trey Shirley, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University; Randy Collins, Clemson University; Anand Gramopadhye, Clemson University

system integration concepts. Marsico5 reported the availability of threePennsylvania State University courses that covered fundamental topics in manufacturing,materials processing, and production design. Erickson6 presented four scaled industrial processesat the University of Missouri-Rolla that featured robotic arms, conveyor assembly andinspection, pH neutralization, and operator interfaces. Stormont and Chen7 discussed the use ofmobile robots in a mechatronics course at the Utah State University. Ghone and Wagner8reviewed a multi-disciplinary mechatronics laboratory created at Clemson University whichcontained electronic circuits, PLCs, servo-motors, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators. Amaterials handling system with robotic arm experiment was

Conference Session

Multidisiplinary Student Research Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Fevre, Elizabethtown College; Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering, electricalengineering, and computer science into the design of a pace car intended to assist a runner duringhis athletic training. In terms of technical goals, the car needed to follow any type of line onindoor and outdoor tracks and perform different workouts, such as steady-state runs or intervaltraining. To situate the line on the track, the research team used infrared reflectivephototransistors to design sensing and control algorithms. An Arduino microcontroller was usedto interact with the sensors, manage the electronics, and encode a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller4.This research experience was a unique opportunity for the student during the summer before hisjunior year. In a small liberal arts college setting

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Y Heil-heintz; Jacob Wojcicki, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

scientific concepts and exciting them about the field. Students introduced to this projectwill be exposed to various topics of soft materials, magnetism, and parametric design that interplayin the design of soft robotic systems. This paper presents a “Wacky-Waving-Non-Inflatable-Arm-Flailing-Tube-Man” that undergraduate students can design, build, analyze, and test. The projectcan be tailored as a classroom activity, a laboratory exercise, or a group project. Students willdesign several tests to determine the best design to achieve a tailored flailing configuration. Thetwo major elements of their designs that students will be able to modify include: 1) a selectionamong a subset of provided silicone elastomers that they will select based on their

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Dominique Okon, The Ohio State University ; Tanya M. Nocera Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

DiscussionExamples of submitted paper-based and electronic lab notebooks are shown in Figures 3 and 4,respectively. It was observed by instructors and teaching assistants that the ELN format allowedstudents to record more thorough and complete documentation of their laboratory experimentscompared to paper-based notebooks. Particularly, students regularly included attachments of rawand analyzed data files and pictures and/or videos of their experiments, compared to hand-drawnsketches in the paper-based format. It was also noted that documentation in the electronic formatincreased students’ efforts in notebook keeping even outside the designated laboratory time,thereby increasing the quality and quantity of information documented.Preliminary survey results (n

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Thermal and Chemical Systems and Sensors

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin A. Gibbons Ret., U.S. Air Force Academy, NexOne, Inc., and CAStLE; Philip Knodel, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joel William Noble, U.S. Air Force Academy; Nathan W. Seibt, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

mechanicalinstrumentation and measurements course at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)was tasked to develop an engaging, relevant laboratory learning experience for otherundergraduate students while they met the learning objectives of their instrumentation course.The intention was to use this student-designed lab in a newly implemented undergraduaterenewable energy course. The development process, benefits, as well as difficulties encounteredin this approach are discussed and recommendations provided. An example “lab experience”developed by undergraduates, guided by staff, during this process is included. This examplecould be implemented as is or modified with minimal time and money investment for relevantcourses.Keywords: laboratory experiments

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Material (EM)technique. A small-scale-low-cost EM printer was used as a default-test-printing machine toproduce the test-specimens for the ASTM standards of D6110 (Charpy impact test), D638(tensile test), and D648 (heat deflection test), respectively; these test specimens were printedusing a filament material (Polylatic acid (PLA)) and were evaluated according to the ASTMstandards designated. The results of the mechanical and thermal tests for the 3D printedspecimens were contrasted to the published data for comparison. In addition, the study presentedthe survey results of intended learning outcomes (ILOs) in the laboratory course designed byPOGIL (Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) approach for active learning inundergraduate materials

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ratchaneekorn Thamvichai, Saint Cloud State University; Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson, Virginia Tech; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Tamal Bose, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

): an experiment to explore communication and movement patterns to identify recommendations that could be used to design a user-centered PSCR interface.  Cognitive Engine for Adaptive Modulation: a simulation-based cognitive engine for selecting an optimal modulation type in order to achieve a signal-to-noise ratio target in a given communication channel.  Signal Strength Geolocation using Universal Software Radio Peripherals (USRPs): a hardware implementation using USRPs in order to locate the position of a transmitting handheld radio.  Interstation Communication Method Based on Dynamic Data Collection: a study to identify a suitable method for

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

vahid salehi pour mehr, Florida International University; Ali Mazloomzadeh, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University; Juan Francisco Fernandez, Florida International University; Javier Parra

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

drives, 3D machine design and transient mechanical simulation.Javier Parra Page 22.813.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Design and Implementation of Laboratory-Based Smart Power System Salehi, V., Mazloomzadeh, A., Fernandez, J., Parra, J. and Mohammed, O. Energy Systems Research Laboratory, College of Engineering and Computing, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USAAbstract:Modern power system grid incorporates controllers, communications and information technologyinfrastructures into the electrical

Collection

2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Charles McIntyre; Gary Smith

Development of a Reconfigurable Construction Engineering Classroom / Laboratory Charles McIntyre, Associate Professor Gary Smith, Professor Construction Management and Engineering North Dakota State University charles.mcintyre@ndsu.nodak.eduAbstractEngineering education requires a combination of classroom training, hands-on experience, andindustry participation. In addition, students must become fairly well versed in the use of thetechnological tools of the trade. In order to accomplish these goals, engineering programs mustdevelop innovation use of space and provide state-of-the-art technologies that can be used

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fong K. Mak, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve engineering education pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching of Design of Experiment to the First Year Electrical Engineering StudentsAbstract: In the traditional Electrical Engineering curriculum, courses are introduced and taughtprogressively from the most fundamental subjects, such as circuit theory, for example, to moreadvanced subjects such as power electronics and electric drives. To complement the teaching ofconcepts, laboratory