Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Xiaoyu Zhang; Rafael E. Landaeta, Old Dominion University; Edwin Merino, Old Dominion University; Jayson Carl Alberto Kreger

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Microsoft HoloLens, and Vuforia to generate the AR application for weaponmaintenance and operation, and 4) preliminary research on software and information architectureto support efficient development of AR applications. This paper discusses the issues, benefits,and effective approaches in designing and executing multidisciplinary undergraduate researchprojects.1. IntroductionAugmented Reality (AR) augments the real world by overlaying information and/or virtualobjects that are spatially aligned to the objects in the real world [1, 2]. With recent advances incomputing hardware and software technology, AR is making gradual but solid progress in a widerange of fields, such as manufacturing, construction, maintenance, training, and healthcare.Started

Conference Session

Topics in Civil ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charlie Edmonson; Donna Summers

in the real world from start to finish. The simulated projectdeveloped involved creating a park for a local community. The requirements requiredincluded writing and presenting a project proposal, a detailed project plan, a mid-termproject review, and a project audit at the completion of the term.The structure of the course followed the same format with lectures and assignments in thefollowing sequence: • Lectures - characteristics and responsibilities of a Project Manager, the different organizational forms for managing project, conflict and negotiation, project initiation procedures and proposal documentation. • Project teams were formed. The students chose their team members and

Conference Session

CoED: Embedded Systems and Robotics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey J Richardson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

worstpart is that they want to learn how to develop smartphone or tablet like applications right away,and turning on LEDs does not impress them anymore” [3]. 1In order to build student motivation and engage them in potential exciting project earlier, anadditional hour has been added to a traditional microcontroller course which requires thestudents to work on small-scale, real world problems in a dedicated laboratory facility. Theseoutside activities require the students to take the foundational information from their normallaboratory activities and then expand upon to create a real working system.The additional time added to the laboratory portion of

Conference Session

Experience with Experiential Learning

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Les Kinsler; Thomas Mertz; Troy Harding

to implement this request, the authors have experimented with giving real-worldprojects in two capstone courses. A problem of nomenclature arises as there is no standard termfor these types of projects. We use the term real-world project to mean one that is inspired andsponsored by an actual business or industry client. The capstone courses in which the projectswere completed are for advanced students and they focus solely on students designing andimplementing a large project using development teams.Several studies have been conducted on the benefits, difficulties, and challenges of implementingreal-world projects1,2,3. There are also issues related to managing projects in which clients havedirect input in the process4,5 and its assessment6

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Predictive Equation Figure 1. Diagram of the three-model framework.ModelsRealityThe first model an engineer must engage with is reality. Engineers of all disciplinesfundamentally work to shape reality in such a way as to solve particular problems. Engineeringapplication requires the engineer to consider the way the world actually works. Everyengineering application must move out of the safe world of the theoretical into the real world tobe truly useful. Figure 2 shows the representation of reality as typically sketched on a whiteboard in the classroom. Observation Reality Application

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Rodolfo Molinari

easiness and also several ranges of price that, however, are still low whencompared with the costs of actual laboratorial equipments for experimental teaching. The integration of computer programs designed for creation of models established on thefinite elements method with other programs directed to geometric drawing and with specializedprograms for three-dimensional graphic design has created a new generation of systems that has Page 6.430.2made it possible to create virtual computer models very similar to the real world, endowed of aProceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

First-Year Issues in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Girma Tewolde, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

the students’ attention and to inspire them to tackle even harder challenges.The curriculum also aims to instill the Entrepreneurial mindset10. The big picture of the mainconcepts covered in each topic is explored further by looking at related real-world applicationsand current technological innovations, through class discussions and research homeworkassignments. This helps raise the curiosity level of the students. They are asked to makeconnections between the different topics and relevant real-world applications, and presentpotential opportunities with customer value creation in mind.The students spend five weeks of a semester to work on the ECE topics. Each class meeting istwo hours long per week. The students are placed in teams of a

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

computing diversity research.Sutanu Bhattacharya ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empowering Undergraduates with NLP: Integrative Methods for Deepening Understanding through Visualization and Case StudiesAbstractA thorough approach that successfully balances academic understanding and real-world experience is neededto teach undergraduate students Natural Language Processing (NLP). This research emphasizes the synthe-sis of theory and practical application to overcome the significant obstacles in teaching NLP. We suggestemploying interactive tools and technologies, such as Jupyter notebooks and well-known Python libraries(NLTK and SpaCy), to engage students and improve their learning

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

students learn more about the industry and professional environment. Ü The company projects make the virtual simulation class. I have learned the most from those projects to gain real time experience. The tutorials lay out the basic functions and the company projects allow us to apply those functions to real time applications that we may deal with in the future. Ü I feel that they add a great deal of value to the class not only through the experience of working with the software, but also working with an actual company in a real-world setting. 2. Do the company projects significantly improve your learning and education? Ü Yes, because we learned to work in teams, improve our

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher G. Braun

test equipment N Hands on learning N Hands on learningMajor benefits N Controlled & scheduled N Can be when and where N Get through complex material convenient for student N Instructors to help overcome road- N Connection to real-world blocks N Makes independent learner N Complex, difficult labs with N Easy to understand, but hard toBest application special equipment or safety master projects problems N Labs that allow

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Eugenia Cabrera, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; John Raiti, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

robotic platforms involved withperceiving the environment and executing actions in this environment, both in simulation and thereal world. The course covers three introductory areas of robotics: • General overview – robotic configurations, applications, sensors, actuators, control and real-world implementations of robotic components. • Autonomous mobile robots – kinematics of mobile robots, localization and mapping, motion planning and autonomous navigation. • Robotic arms – forward/inverse kinematics, trajectory generation and manipulation.While environmental limitations due to COVID-19 limit teaching to remote learning, remoteaccess to real robots is incorporated into the assignments and course structure. Expectations in

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division: Best of Works in Progress

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hao Jiang, Lawrence Technological University

solve real-world problems • Connections - Integrate information from many sources to gain insight: Students will carry out patent search and literature search to determine the patentability of their novel concepts • Creating Value - Identify unexpected opportunities to create extraordinary value: Students will draft provisional patent applications to protect their ideas and to initiate preliminary business modelsThe learning objectives of this module are listed below: • After this assignment, the students will be able to understand the fundamentals of IP protection for medical devices. • After this assignment, the students will be able to develop preliminary IP protection strategies for medical device inventions

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Mechanics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dittenber, Cedarville University; Luke Fredette, Cedarville University

to a conceptual understanding of the topic.Common ways to try to provide the necessary connections between real-world applications ofstructural analysis principles and course content include software modeling, the use of small-scale physical models referred to as desktop learning modules (DLMs), or case studies of full-scale structures. Regarding software modeling, modern engineering education serves studentswell when it incorporates the use of computer applications [2]. Limiting a study of structures totwo dimensions may introduce some conceptual challenges, but the use of computer-basedanalysis and modeling may be used to better aid students in understanding 3D behavior [3].Students often identify hands-on and lab-based activities, such as

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University; Pallab Dasgupta, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

4 states that a game engine is normally designed for a particular game such as firstpersonal shooters, real-time strategy and vehicle simulations. One advantage of a game engine is Page 13.173.2that it can be reused to the development of many different kinds of games, in an automated way,saving a lot of programming time. Since the time computer graphics has been introduced, thedemands for visualization techniques have grown continuously. Today, the visualization ofthree-dimensional worlds seems to be a demanding task requested by many geo relateddisciplines. Due to the increasing interest in the consumer market, tremendous progress can

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Saleh Sbenaty

tailoredsupport material based upon the content areas and the intended student level of the problem andmaterial contained in the case. The teams agreed to adopt an additional checklist required for themodel cases being developed in order to increase quality, consistency, and appropriateness fortechnology education. These include: student objectives, assessment tools and techniques, “Real-world” business applications, a mathematics component, a science component, technical writingand oral presentation components, a technical focus, identification of target audience, instructor’sguide, suggestions for extending the case, and supporting materials. These model cases are alsobeing further enhanced by the use of multi-media delivery systems.V. A Sample CaseThe

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr., Miami Dade College; Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

pathway. This new curriculumincludes pedagogical changes to utilize project-based learning by incorporating resources andlearning from multiple sources to best mimic real-world application, data, and design attributes. Inaddition to the associate degree, a college credit certificate in cloud computing was created tostrengthen (re-)entering students in the workforce and dual enrollment students with credentialsand employability skills by using high impact educational practices.Our cloud curriculum incorporates project-based learning approach, a real-world experienceusing the cloud technology. This poster shares strategies and pedagogical tools for teaching acloud-focused curriculum for broader impact and student success.IntroductionWith the

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert C. Knox; Robert W. Nairn

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Educational Effectiveness, Accreditation Content and Community Engagement of Practitioner Directed Environmental Capstone Classes Robert C. Knox, Robert W. NairnSchool of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OKAbstractUndergraduate students studying Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering at mostinstitutions are required to complete a “Capstone” experience that culminates their degreeprogram. Practitioner-directed capstone classes involve working under the direction of apracticing environmental professional engaged in a “real world” environmentally focused projectfor some community

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Glotzbach

three primaryareas: theory, design, and application. This paper will discuss each of these as they apply toComputer Graphics projects.TheoryWhen focusing on database-related subjects, students should have a strong background in theory,design, and application. A lacking in one of these areas would be a detriment to the student’seducation. To some extent, the three build upon one another. It is necessary to know the theoryof database architecture before starting to design a database3. Likewise, proper design conceptsneed to be taught and then applied so that students are prepared for real-world applications. Page 8.1114.1 “Proceedings of

Conference Session

RET Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zornitsa Georgieva, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Tyler A Saenz Saenz, West Virginia University; Miracle David Solley, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

content, and real-world applications to societally-relevantproblems that they previously did not recognize. This transformation carried into theirclassrooms through design and problem-based learning units, and through increased advocacyfor sustainable energy solutions and STEM educational and career paths.Relevance and Integration in Secondary Mathematics and Science InstructionMathematics educators recognize the need to develop a more relevant curriculum for studentsand are exploring new approaches that connect mathematical concepts with real life. Scienceeducators are also increasingly situating science in societally-relevant contexts where scientificknowledge from different areas can be integrated to solve meaningful problems. There

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Carl Steidley; Stephen Dannelly

produces graduates who are able to attend graduate school,many choose to join industry. Our graduates are highly proficient at developing software tosolve real problems. The approach we use to achieve this is to emphasize the design and writingof software in a range of areas. Computer Science 4348 - Systems Programming is a three hour senior level course whichaddresses the design and implementation of system software such as application support librariesand interprocess communication facilities. This course has a particularly strong emphasis onsoftware writing and addresses low-level software development. Prior to funding for thisproject, students enrolled in this course developed software using a network of DECworkstations. Assignments

Collection

2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Russell Feldhausen; Scott Bell; Daniel A. Andresen

-Discussed everyday uses of HPC such as simulation to better simulate a real world computation time sensitive t s p erfo r m Stu den weather forecasting, and medical

Conference Session

Hands On Experience

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Troy Cristobal, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Conference Submission

new material contextually, byattaching it to previous experiences and existing knowledge [3]. Rigid body kinematics is anexcellent subject to draw upon prior knowledge and experiences, as many of these systems areprevalent in the real world. Alternative approaches applied by other researchers teaching the subject have involvedthe separation of rigid body motion from the mathematics. In their approach, students observedpractical applications of rigid body kinematics through videos, pictures, and the actual operationof some machinery [1]. The goal of this approach was to provide students with the opportunity todevelop motivations for studying the subject and to later recognize the mechanisms of systemoperations. Other approaches used

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-world applications of science and engineering. This project provides a hands-on, contextualapproach to student learning, as well as teacher professional development. As part of thecurriculum, data is being collected on student outcomes that quantify high school students’academic self-efficacy, real world problem solving, critical thinking skills, achievement inmathematics and the sciences, motivational and goal orientation, and vocational or careerinterests in STEM fields. Additionally, teacher outcomes, including self-efficacy, are beingmeasured. This poster/paper will present the curriculum developed through the collaborativepartnership between K12 schools systems and university.IntroductionNumerous publications in recent years have expressed

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Maria Gini

chosen these topics as the sources of projects because of theirinterdisciplinary nature and because they provide a wide variety of problems where system integration,communication, and cooperation are important. This effort is intended to: motivate the study of advanced applied mathematics by demonstrating its importance to solving real world problems; teach students how to build complete systems (as opposed to write isolated programs; allow them to experiment with the object oriented programming paradigms they learn in class for a variety of complex problems; expose students to application areas (Virtual Reality, 3D modeling for manufacturing, graphical interfaces, real time operating systems, etc. ) where new

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

Student Papers

educationexperience, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application. Thesecourses often employ various teaching methods, including demonstration-based, collaborative,inquiry-based, and experiential learning, to engage students in hands-on experiences that connectclassroom theory with real-world engineering problems [1-9]. Currently, the University ofGeorgia Biomedical Engineering Lab follows a demonstration-based approach, where studentsperform isolated experiments designed to illustrate specific theoretical principles. We intuit thatthis method is effective for helping students learn to apply individual course concepts incontrolled settings, but it may limit students’ ability to transfer knowledge between experimentsand apply

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

James Smith; David Elizandro

computer-basedsimulation which enables students to practice experimental design techniques in a “real world” industrialenvironment so that the design process, as promulgated by ABET, is enhanced in the curriculum.IntroductionABET criteria requires that "students must demonstrate knowledge of the application of statistics toengineering problems." The increasing role of statistics in engineering education was discussed at the ASEECentennial Conference by Nelson and Wallenius who suggested an integration of statistical thinking andmethodology throughout the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The Department of Industrial andManufacturing Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, like other ABET accredited industrialengineering programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ketul B Shah; Aritra Ghosh; Md Naim Hossain; Young Lee

other more than a set of interactive objects. In the real world, the practical lessons performed in a lab use to be like a game, insystems. This block also offers web server capabilities which a set of targets must be achieved in a very specificincluding a database, content repositories, and web services. order.Earlier web-servers used in other mobile applications are Accordingly, in our pedagogical approach, we aimstatic and can communicate with mobile application in pre- to support one or more students carrying out a practicaldefined manner and in pre-defined data types [4][9

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarik Eltaeib, Farmingdale State College ; M. Nazrul Islam, State University of New York; Qinghai Gao

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

the desktop on COVML from a variety of devices, such as thin clients, PCs, or otherdevices, across a network. This enables the consolidation of desktop administration, enhanced security,and perhaps decreased expenses related to hardware.Hands-On Learning: Interact with natural operating systems, applications, and network configurations ina controlled environment to gain practical experience[21].Experimentation: Students can explore security scenarios and vulnerabilities by testing various securityprograms, tools, and configurations[22].Skill Development: Develop essential cybersecurity skills such as network security, system hardening,malware analysis, penetration testing, and incident response[23].Real-World Simulation: Simulate real-world

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Carole Goodson

and international students. The benefits continue today as students haveobtained employment or moved on to complete their degree and the applications they built are servingthe community. Student surveys indicate that students received very positive results from theexperience of working for real world clients. This is surely one great way to find joy in one’s craft. ACKNOWLEDGMENTSStudents and clients were an essential part of this effort. This work was partially funded by NSFMinority Institutions Infrastructure Program grant #EIA-0330822. REFERENCES1. Cooper, A. (1999). The Inmates are running the asylum, Sams Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.2

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

John D. Fernandez

and international students. The benefits continue today as students haveobtained employment or moved on to complete their degree and the applications they built are servingthe community. Student surveys indicate that students received very positive results from theexperience of working for real world clients. This is surely one great way to find joy in one’s craft. ACKNOWLEDGMENTSStudents and clients were an essential part of this effort. This work was partially funded by NSFMinority Institutions Infrastructure Program grant #EIA-0330822. REFERENCES1. Cooper, A. (1999). The Inmates are running the asylum, Sams Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.2