Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar G. Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Harry Tempelman, Hitachi Construction Truck Mfg Ltd.; Ryan Spencer; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

, constraints very helpful"8 "using formulas to do real design" "theory to practice"9 "industry application" "useful in future"10 "calculations, investigating drawings" "enjoy these things"11 "unique" "does not talk about giant dump trucks often"1213 "professor explains preferred method after "gives us a chance to try, on our own" students attempt design"14 "following the design process from beginning to "helped to see where values are used" final part"15 "using real world information from suppliers" "textbook info can be outdated and not reflect the real world

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tom Borkes, The Jefferson Institute

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

in a concurrent fashion, has an advantage intheir future research pursuits.An engineer must be well versed in many high-tech electronic product design and productiontechniques to thrive in the real world. For example, advanced robotics using artificial intelligenceand virtual/augmented reality are tools that have and will be used extensively in electronicproduct design and production. These are tools that have been looking for a home in academia.Simply offering a course in these leading edge tools without the student actively participating intheir application is not an effective teaching method. Teaching in a real world competitivebusiness setting with student involvement will provide the necessary skills needed tocomplement the theory. This

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Shengfan Zhang, University of Arkansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

, and knowledge), such as "student”, “data”, “teach”, “program”, and “use”. Thesewere some of the most frequently used terms when looking at a commonality cloud, seen inFigure 2, which shows words and their frequency that were included in all three files. We did notfind any of the words surprising. Applicants used data 132 times, which was the most frequentlyused term. Figure 3 provides the frequency for the top 10 words used by applicants in all threequestions. For example, one teacher stated, “I am hoping this experience will help me show mystudents, how mathematics relates to the real world…My expectation is to help my studentslearn about the field of data analytics and the careers that go with it.” Figure 2. Commonality Cloud for Needs

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University; Samuel Molina, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

real-world problems are integrated and leveraged as a vehicle to tap into students’ priorknowledge that enhances scholarship aptitudes and elucidates the usefulness of engineeringprinciples in design applications. Such pedagogical technique has been extensively implementedfor professional training in medicine and related health professions, but given its educationalversatility, various engineering educators have embraced it as an alternative solution towardsalleviating instructional quandaries [1]. Despite its potential to positively impact student learningand transform the learning environment, its utilization is not frequent amongst most engineeringeducators. The literature reports only a small number of engineering programs such as

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Mahmood Nahvi

opportunities to “create and do” rather than those which tell them “how thingsare done.” Courses belonging to the latter category often do not capture students’ interest. Digitalsignal processing, however, does precisely that. It can be developed within a real-life engineeringcontext with real-time applications and design projects, thus leading students to establish a directexperience with the subject rather than taking the instructor's word for it.The DSP lab at Cal Poly is developed with the above objective in mind. It supports experimentswithin the real-life context, using discrete mathematics as a tool and not the goal. It emphasizesinterfacing with the real-time world of analog signals and systems. In addition to a group ofPentium workstations

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

also aided student learning by providing on-going feedback.MATLAB® had some value in reviewing material outside of class time, but was especiallyinfluential on student learning by providing problem-solving practice in a way that emphasizethe real-world value of the course material. The strong relationship we observed betweenstudents’ comfort with an instructional technology and the frequency of its use is intuitive, butworthy of emphasis. Students are typically nervous about the introduction of unfamiliartechnologies such as the MATLAB® programming language, but exposure to such ubiquitousengineering tools is valuable to understanding the real-world applications of the course topics.Our experience indicates that a combination of instructional

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Page 12.280.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Assessing the Relationship Between Student Engagement and Performance in Thermodynamics – Phase 1I. IntroductionMany of the thermo-fluids courses, and in particular Thermodynamics, are often taught withtraditional teaching methods and textbooks. Introductory thermodynamics, in particular, is proneto elicit a negative impression from students who perceive the subject as too abstract. Eventhough the topics covered often have a real-world basis they are generally simplified and onlyoffer a superficial impression of industry applications. The result is that many students haveexcessive difficulty with the subject and do not develop a "feel" for the topic or

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Wayde; Ph.D., Roger W. Webster

receiver. The first sensor is mounted on the helmet for 3D immersive applications, the other twosensors are used for joystick and data glove tracking. The Fastrak II system operates at an update rateof 120 Hz for one receiver and 40Hz for three. We use two receivers in most applications, but someapplications require three sensors. The data latency, which measures how fast the unit can providereal-time 3D positional information to the computer, is 4 msec unfiltered. Other sensor systemstypically have 50 to 200 msecs data latency. The Fastrak system has more than adequately providedhigh accuracy and real-time response in our time sensitive/critical applications.A Virtual Research Corporation VR4 Head Mounted Display (hmd) unit is used for immersive

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparna Sukhavasi, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

text) was applicable to “real world” engineering.Perceived Knowledge: I knew a great deal about soil borrow sites (before vs after) lab session.Quiz: A technical quiz was conducted over soil borrow sites. The likert scale questions were intended to evaluate student perception of laboratory activity interms of learning (text and lecture) 10. In addition to the likert scale questions there were twospecific open ended questions pertaining to strength and weakness of the laboratory activity. Atechnical quiz was conducted at the end of the questionnaire on soil borrow site selection toevaluate student learning during the laboratory session.Procedure: This evaluation being a longitudinal one was conducted in the years 2004, 2008 and2009. Over

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, and process real-world signalsprovides numerous benefits in classroom and laboratory settings. Furthermore, exposure to SDRis increasingly important for students wishing to pursue careers in the telecommunication,networking, and radar fields. An undergraduate laboratory can be outfitted with relatively high-performance SDRs at a reasonable cost.It was recently discovered that USB digital television tuners can be used as SDR receivers.Since this discovery, the tuners have been successfully used in a wide variety of applications. Ata cost less than $20 (USD), these so-called “RTL-SDR” devices set a new price point for SDRtechnology that is particularly attractive within an educational context.This paper presents the use of these low-cost SDRs

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

funding. The fundedorganizations mentioned include the Project of Students Grant Agency, FIM, University ofHradec Kralove, Czech Republic [27], JST CREST Grant [61], the Erasmus+ Program of theEuropean Union through the Project EduTech under Grant [48], [62], Barrier-free communicationsystem for hearing-impaired people based on Chinese lip translation [43],and FAPERGS ARD[54]. This highlights a potential barrier to conducting robust accessibility research, as increasedfinancial support is necessary to enable more comprehensive studies, including long-termevaluations and real-world applications. Greater funding opportunities are crucial to advancingthe field of accessibility research and ensuring that solutions are effectively implemented

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

., materials science, civil engineering) who, in turn, provideprofessional development for colleagues in their respective departments. The professionaldevelopment is designed to promote student-centered pedagogy among undergraduateengineering courses. The theoretical underpinnings of the advocated pedagogy are stronglyrelated to tenets laid out in How Students Learn 1. In general, the professional developmentencourages instructors to move their classrooms toward being environments where students havevoice, instructors are responsive to varying student backgrounds, and relevancy betweencoursework and real-world applications are made clear. In sum, these are considered student-centered pedagogical strategies.A goal of the IUSE project evaluation is to

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Shiavi

database of actual measurements.Signals measured from real-world applications are used as much as possible. Students enjoylearning in this environment because it helps them visualize immediately the results of themathematical manipulations and enables them to explore interactively.I. IntroductionSignal processing is now being used in many in many phases of engineering because of itsproven usefulness and it has become an essential component in the curricula for electrical andcomputer engineering1. The omnipresence of desktop computers and sophisticated applicationenvironments have made it possible for almost anyone to implement the techniques. The loweredcost of laptop computers is now making the possibility of using them in any classroom

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kormos, Rochester Institute of Technology; Alan J. Man, Pierce College; Cristian A. Linte, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

aimed to bridge the fundamental knowledge gained during theFluid Mechanics course with the applied knowledge gained in the Systems Physiology course. Inlight of these efforts, we have developed several interactive modules implemented in Matlab – atechnical computing platform used extensively in undergraduate engineering education institutes– that allow students to interactively change different parameters and observe, in real time, theirdirect changes on the system. The first set of modules focuses on the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and entails differentflow patterns featuring variable parameters. The second set of modules is aimed more toward theapplication, for instance the diffusion principles and applications of fluid mechanics and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

appliedproblems[11]. The integration of technology in the teaching and learning of linear algebra can havea positive impact on students’ understanding and application of the subject matter. Byleveraging the computational power of computers, students can explore complex conceptsand solve more challenging problems. This approach also provides opportunities for hands-onlearning and promotes active engagement in the learning process. As such, the incorporationof hardware and software in the teaching of linear algebra has become increasingly important,as it enhances students’ problem-solving skills and prepares them for real-world applications.This approach not only improves the effectiveness of learning but also better aligns with theevolving demands of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma; Hengzhong Wen, OU

worlds and narrations, which are essential features in engineering education. Studentsgain knowledge by actually applying loads to virtual 3D objects.The application is a virtual prototype in which users are able to create, edit and manipulate 3Dobjects from remote sites. In this virtual prototype, engineering students use simulation to mimicthe situation of applying a force on a bracket with a boundary condition. The analysis result, themaximum twist angle, is displayed to all the students’ browsers in real-time after a force isapplied or moved. To encourage group learning, this virtual world allows the students to learn onthe same 3D object synchronously. Furthermore, anyone in the same group can hear others’comments.To facilitate instructors

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin Turner, Marquette University; Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Throughout the course, students have opportunities to submit feedback comments and torespond to questionnaires specifically addressing the pedagogical value of the helicopter theme.In a voluntary survey of 75 students, 49 responded with significant input; 95% of these studentsendorsed the idea and offered positive comments about the use of helicopters as a theme in thecourse. Overall there was strong reception to the approach. Specific comments included:□ I definitely endorse the use of the helicopter components as a way to connect the things we are learning to real world applications.□ It is awesome being able to relate the things that I’ve learned not only in machine elements, but past classes like mechanics of materials, to helicopters. It all

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Kang K. Yen; Cesar D. Aguilar; Armando B. Barreto

becomethe prime vehicle for the dissemination of “freeware” or “shareware” for a wide variety ofapplications. Some of those applications, in fact, can help substitute the acquisition of expensiveequipment towards the development of the personal DSP training station. Furthermore, theinternet has magnified the sharing of practical knowledge among individuals interested in real-time DSP that was started through the Bulletin Board Services (BBS’s) and it has complementedthat interaction with related news groups and World Wide Web pages.It is in this context that the setup of an economical, personal DSP training station is proposed. Insummary, the setup of the training station requires the following components:• A DSP Starter Kit• A reasonably

Conference Session

Supporting Faculty in Course Development and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Observation Protocol (RTOP).InstrumentsValue, Expectancy, and Cost of Testing Educational Reforms Survey (VECTERS)To assess faculty dispositions towards, and use of, specific active learning strategies, the Value,Expectancy, and Cost of Testing Educational Reforms Survey (VECTERS) was utilized [23].VECTERS measures dispositions towards, as well as current and planned use of, three activelearning strategies: (1) Using formative feedback to adjust instruction (2) Integrating real-world applications (3) Facilitating student-to-student discussions in classVECTERS prompts respondents to consider each strategy and consider the degree to which they(a) expect the strategy to be successful, (b) find it valuable, and (c) believe it is costly (e.g

Conference Session

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2018 Best PIC and Zone Paper Presentations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors

).InstrumentsValue, Expectancy, and Cost of Testing Educational Reforms Survey (VECTERS)To assess faculty dispositions towards, and use of, specific active learning strategies, the Value,Expectancy, and Cost of Testing Educational Reforms Survey (VECTERS) was utilized [23].VECTERS measures dispositions towards, as well as current and planned use of, three activelearning strategies: (1) Using formative feedback to adjust instruction (2) Integrating real-world applications (3) Facilitating student-to-student discussions in classVECTERS prompts respondents to consider each strategy and consider the degree to which they(a) expect the strategy to be successful, (b) find it valuable, and (c) believe it is costly (e.g., time,resources). The survey

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

. These active learningmethods helped facilitate the instructor-student interaction which was previously challenging toprovide in a large classroom.To enable students to apply their knowledge in real world applications, a series of optional,small, strength-based projects (SBP) were added to the course. Students were able to contributeto the course based on their personal interests and expertise by completing small projects inwhich the application of a mechanics concept was demonstrated in a real-life example.Multiple forms of assessment were offered to students allowing them to demonstrate their gainedlearning using alternative modalities. Class assessments included weekly homework assignmentsusing the McGraw-Hill Connect platform, online weekly

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing - 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel H. Huang, University of Cincinnati; Sam Anand, University of Cincinnati; Manish Kumar, University of Toledo; Imelda Castañeda-Emenaker, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

various concepts and deriving the appropriate mathematical relationships. Theinstructor may also present some applications of these concepts. However, students may notreally appreciate the true learning of these concepts unless they are tied to a real-world industrialproblem that has a direct bearing on the concepts. In addition, an optimal solution to a largerindustrial problem requires appropriate synthesis and adaptation of multiple concepts in adiscipline or across disciplines in a comprehensive manner. Currently available curricula at mostengineering institutions do not include a systematic study of real-world problems, although someorganize problems disparately among different courses. Because prevailing engineeringeducation pedagogies do

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Ralph Dusseau; Carlos C. Sun; Kauser Jahan

Session ____ OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT CLINIC Carlos Sun1, Kauser Jahan1, and Ralph Dusseau1 1. Faculty of Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028-1701Abstract - Many areas in Civil Engineering often deal with large-scale and system-level projects.These projects cannot be packaged into a "canned" laboratory for educational instruction.Consequently, a real-world field experiment is a logical way of executing such a project. Thispaper describes an on-going real-world clinic laboratory that addresses both technical and non-technical issues. The real-world clinic involves the development of open spaces

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

to efficiency and robustness in the practical application of deep learning within real-world environments. A central emphasis within his research lab revolves around the achievement of computational acceleration for deep learning on low-power, and memory-constrained devices by deep compression and develop end-to-end deep learning training, acceleration, and deployment solutions on mobile and edge devices. His group actively collaborates with experts from various fields, such as robotics, rehabilitation sciences, and industrial partners.Dr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Instructional Strategies used in Engineering Economy Simon Ghanat, Dan Nale, Kweku Brown, and Jeff Davis The CitadelAbstractAs a requirement for graduation, Civil, Construction, Electrical and Computer Engineeringmajors at The Citadel must take an Engineering Economy course in their junior year. The coursefocuses on basic principles of engineering economy as applied to the economic analysis of thecosts of construction and operation of various engineering works. This Work-in-Progress paperdescribes the instructional strategies for Engineering Economy for two different methods ofinstruction (i.e., real world application

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Dickrell III, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

is integrated into much ofApple’s current hardware offerings. It serves as a simple and efficient way of conducting avideo-call where the “telepresence” of the participants closely approximates a real-world officecommunication interaction. FaceTime interactions flow very much like a conversation takingplace on a street-corner or informal setting: the level of information exchange is fairly limited towhat can be expressed orally with limited ability to draw or depict any visual information.Microsoft SkypeThe Skype application (now owned by Microsoft) is a popular communication service that wasinitially voice-only, but now offers a more full-featured video conferencing capability.Google+ with HangoutsA relative new service is the Google+ with

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

John Y. Hung; Carlee A. Bishop

Page 1.97.6 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedingseducators to search for new ways to fill the gaps in engineering education today. The case method of instructionhas evolved and changed over the years based on the needs of the students, insight of the instructors anddemands of the real world. The Harvard Business School has proven that case methodology has the ability togrow and evolve with the changing demands of the complex business world. It is time to bring engineeringeducation together with case methodology to meet the need of an ever changing technological world.CONCLUSION Case methodology is an interesting and rich means of educating students in real world applications ofacademic theory

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, practical real-world laboratory exercises, and science based, high-resolution, interactivesimulation software, applicable to several of the major technology areas employing networkedsensor technology (i.e. building automation and infrastructure monitoring and industrialautomation), and (4) provide on-going local, regional, and national dissemination of thesedeveloped materials and laboratory experiences through hands-on faculty workshops and web-based distribution technologies including the National Science Digital Library (NSDL).In addition, for the duration of the project, continuous on-going professional development in theprinciples and applications of student-centered and active learner techniques will be provided tothe recruited college

Conference Session

New ECE Laboratories

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Hong, Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

digital passbandmodulation techniques such as phase shift keying and frequency division multiplexing. Throughthis module, the students will have a holistic understanding of the IoT transceiver. Meanwhile,they will be exposed to many real-world issues and non-idealities at various stages of the system.These realities are usually not covered in the conventional theory or simulation-basedcommunication systems course.The course materials are developed with a general module style that has clearly stated objectives,theories, hands-on experiences, and assessment. It is an integrated package including lecturenotes for theoretical background, review questions and quizzes, assignments, and hands-onexercises with real world applications in the laboratory

Conference Session

Technical Session T2

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Christopher Horne P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, GIFTS

Discussion board responses, test responses and student surveys were used to measure student perception of their understanding of the running track analogy and Ohm’s Law.In a discussion forum, students were asked “What is a circuit and what is an application of a circuit?By application, something in the real world, not a textbook example.” Several students responded:“A circuit is a continuous flow of voltage through a power source.” However, the term power wasnever used in the running track analogy and to be correct, current flows, voltage does not flow. Thestudents were asked to answer survey