Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

relatedcourses. The material concept was a textbook supplement that could be used with any of themajor engineering thermodynamics textbooks on the market. By providing information linkingthe thermodynamic theory to the real world applications it was believed students would be moreengaged and would gain an improved understanding of the material. This information wasstructured in the form of engineering scenarios; descriptions of real world facilities with in-depthinformation on the equipment, processes, and personnel present. Along with this narrativeinformation skill based problems were structured based on the actual equipment and its operatingdata. Design based, or open-ended, problems were also created based on past or future designchallenges within

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 8: Modulus Topics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Thad B. Welch, Boise State University; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

Signals & Systems andall students wanted additional demonstrations and applications to be included in the class.We encourage all professors to consider using real-world signals in all of their classes.The authors have repeatedly offered a three-credit, semester long, elective course in real-time signal processing. While our preference is to process these signals in real-time,offline processing can be almost as effective.References[1] J. H. McClellan, C. S. Burrus, A. V. Oppenheim, T. W. Parks, R. W. Schafer, and S. W. Schuessler, Computer-Based Exercises for Signal Processing Using MATLAB 5. MATLAB Curricular Series, Upper Saddle River, NJ (USA): Prentice Hall, 1998.[2] C. H. G. Wright and T. B. Welch, “Teaching DSP concepts using

Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Seri Park

analysis and correlationsets and in finding and effectively utilizing resources, and 3) to analysis between socio and economic element etc.)introduce entrepreneur mindset context to help better  Application of various computer software packages inunderstand risk management as well as widen students’ view problem solving (e.g., ATHENA, STEAM etc.), a practiceassociated with engineering economics. In addition, this that has been shown to have instructive benefits [3].approach will also foster our students to meet the global needs  Introducing professional guest speakers to fosterof multi-discipline engineers. Efforts in this proposed work are real-world scenario and case-study

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David E. Schaad, Duke University; Michael M. Barger, Duke University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, and enhancing virtual reality.1 These challenges are complex, multiplydetermined, and fraught with social and personal complications. As such, solving them willrequire engineers who combine both technical training and other skills (e.g., ability to work ingroups, communication, etc.).2 Such complementary skills are often difficult to develop in thecourse of traditional engineering education, which often presents technical problems in abstractand stylized form without connection to real-world applications. Such education works for manyengineers, but it risks missing those students who could be engaged by the opportunity to addressproblems of fundamental import.Here, we describe a framework for integrating the NAE GC program into engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

% 12.5% 15.0% 7.7% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Very Important Neutral Somewhat Unimportant Noanswer Important UnImportant Figure 10: Understand Real Life Applicability Similarly, about half of the students placed a relatively large importance on using a case study thatwas based on a real-world situation. It would be interesting to understand why others did not thinkit was as important. 6. How important was it to do a case study related to your primary major? Importanceofcasestudybeingrelatedto

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Pramod Abichandani, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Heydi L. Dominguez, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Craig Iaboni; Kevin Alexander Nino

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Relevance, where students recognized how their project experience wouldprepare them for college and be useful to their college experience; Content Relevance, wherestudents found the content of their projects aligned with and useful to their personal interests,although some students struggled with the connection between the programming tasks andreal- world applications; and Context Relevance, where students identified connectionsbetween the project content and personal or real-world scenarios, finding the contentpersonally relevant to their day-to- day life. 3ConfidenceThe study found that teacher and peer support can impact students’ confidence

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Bill D Carroll P.E., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kartikey Sharan, The University of Texas at Arlington

FPGA platforms like ModelSim and Terasic’s DE10-Lite board. Students learn digitallogic principles, hardware interfacing, and real-world engineering skills through this interactive,application-driven approach.IntroductionDigital logic design is a cornerstone of computer engineering education, traditionally taught withlimited real-world applications. This paper introduces a structured framework for teaching digitallogic using a 32-bit floating-point processor, developed in SystemVerilog and implemented onthe DE10-Lite FPGA. The processor adheres to the IEEE 754 floating-point standard andincorporates peripherals like keypads and LCD displays for enhanced usability. By integratingtheoretical learning with practical applications, this approach

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Shakib, DeVry University; Mohammad MUQRI

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

perspective, Javawas at the right place and at the right time. The World Wide Web was just emerging as atechnology that may finally allow every computer to communicate with others. The problem waslack of interactivity. Java did that in the form of shiny and multi-media rich applets.The Enterprise wasn't very impressed, however. Enterprise applications require much moresophistication. Partly due to the World Wide Web phenomenon, the network became an integralpart of the enterprise. Corporate LANs turned into WANs. Internet, Intranets, and Extranetsbecame commonplace. The growth of the networks shifted the strategy for much of theenterprise. For one thing, the enterprise became more complex and larger than before. Isolatedsystems were no longer

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., University of South Alabama

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International Division (INTL)

++ provides deeperinsight into memory management, object-oriented programming, and low-level systemoperations—skills crucial for engineering disciplines. Additionally, many industry-standard tools,such as finite element analysis (FEA) software and embedded systems, are built using C++,making it an essential language for engineering problem-solving in real-world applications. Thiscourse is designed to equip students with computational thinking skills that are directly applicableto practical engineering challenges.Enhancing Global Context in Engineering EducationTo showcase the adaptability of this C++ course across diverse educational settings, we examinedits implementation in various international contexts. In Germany, C++ is a core component

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; DAVID MANFORD, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

ratings appreciated the engaging and informative nature of the tours,highlighting how the tours provided valuable insight into industry practices and broadened theirunderstanding of industrial engineering. These experiences were seen as instrumental in fosteringinnovation by showcasing the breadth of real-world applications and inspiring new perspectives onproblem-solving. Moderate ratings (2 and 3) reflected that while the tours were engaging and informative,their impact on fostering innovation was less pronounced. Negative ratings (-1 or 0) were rare andtypically associated with students who were unable to attend tours. Some students noted that while thetours were insightful, they did not directly contribute to their innovativeness or ability

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Zengqian Wang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

. Furthermore, since there is no risk of catastrophic failure, safety and security areimproved.8Starting in the 1990s, many remote laboratories9,10,11 have emerged all over the world. At SIT, aremote laboratory was implemented using a client-server network architecture, which enables theconcurrent execution of multiple experiments using separate experimental setups.12,13Experiments involving the same experimental setup are queued and executed in the order of theincoming requests. Based on this architecture, different experimental setups for dynamicalsystems were implemented, such as a one-degree-of-freedom mechanical vibration system, aduct acoustic system, a liquid-level system and various electrical systems. An innovative real-time remote-access

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang, Illinois State University; Alex Brown Clark, Illinois State University; Jack Coomans, Illinois State University; Jordan Osborne, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

essential for building andimproving electronic systems. Students with a solid grasp of electronics are better equipped todevelop innovative solutions to real-world problems by designing efficient, cost-effective, andsustainable electronic systems.Learning electronics, nevertheless, can be challenging for many students due to the subject'sabstract concepts, mathematical analysis, and practical applications [1]. Electronics involvesinvisible phenomena like electric currents, voltages, electromagnetic waves, and semiconductorsthat are hard to visualize; thus, understanding how circuits work, analyzing them, and solvingcomplex circuits with multiple components like resistors, capacitors, transistors, and diodes canbe overwhelming for novices

Conference Session

ET Web Based Laboratories

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjeev Arora; Masoud Naghedolfeizi

2248 Survey of LabVIEW Technologies for Building Web/Internet-Enabled Experimental Setups Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Sanjeev Arora, and Singli Garcia Fort Valley State UniversityAbstractThe impact of World Wide Web on education has gone beyond the text and multimedia basedinstruction in course offering through the Web. Today, a number of universities, nationallaboratories and companies are using Web/Internet-enabled applications that can be fullycontrolled and monitored from remote locations. Continuous advances in computers andelectronics

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset,characterized by key traits essential for innovation and adaptability in the engineering field: • Enthusiasm about Hands-on Engineering and Making: Encourages active engagement and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts through practical application, fostering a passion for creating and building. • Interest in Interdisciplinary Applications: Promotes the exploration of engineering principles across different fields, enhancing creativity and broadening problem-solving perspectives. • Confidence in Tackling Real-world Problems: Builds the courage to tackle complex issues, nurturing a belief in one’s abilities to devise effective solutions. • Embracing and

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeed Khan, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

trying to extrapolate or parallel to internal force diagrams, andthere’s not [a relationship] in the way they’re trying to see it.” - Participant DEducators can help by integrating software tools that dynamically generate influence lines andconnect them to practical examples, such as bridges with moving loads. Simplifying theintroduction of these diagrams and demonstrating their real-world applications can make theconcept more accessible.Spatial Design and ConstructabilityDesigning structures in three dimensions requires an understanding of spatial relationships andthe ability to visualize stress distributions within a system. Constructability—the practicalaspects of assembling a structure, such as tying rebar or pouring concrete—is

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahrooz -- Ghorbani, East Carolina University; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

practical application skills.The potential for interdisciplinary integration also influenced our selection process. Sustainableconstruction education inherently spans multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering,environmental science, and project management. We prioritized AI applications that facilitatecross-disciplinary learning experiences, enabling students to understand the complex interactionsbetween different aspects of sustainable building design and operation. Research by Zheng andO'Neill [22] documents how certain AI applications can effectively simulate the interdisciplinarycollaboration that characterizes professional practice, helping students develop the holisticperspective essential for addressing real-world

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Simo Lehto

TRANSFORMING ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AS AN ENGINEERING R&D WORK BY USING THE SYSTEMS APPROACH Simo Lehto Helsinki PolytechnicChanges created by globalizationThe paper describes the ongoing R&D work in Finland aimed at developing andimplementing a new structure for engineering education (EE). The work is driven by thefundamental changes created by the economic and cultural effects of globalization.At the beginning of the 21st century, most of the world is moving rapidly towards a global,market-oriented, real-time economy. This accelerating transition has led to a dramaticallyrising level of know-how and use of

Collection

2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas Mertz

Project #2.The third project was completed by six teams of three students each; the one and only evaluationyielded these rankings: Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 Average Ranking 4.00 3.67 3.50 3.33 2.50 1.00 3.00 Proceedings of the 2013 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 4These numbers suggest that the students did carry the lessons of quality and continuousimprovement over to the live project. In other words, once the project environment itself moreresembled the real world, the students’ behavior

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

knowledge and understanding about the practical and real world applications of audio (voice, speech, music) processing • To become familiar with audio processing hardware and software • To develop knowledge and understanding about the fundamentals in DSP, using a combination of the various media of audio analysis • To become familiar with real-time implementations of signal processing • To develop an audio signal processing laboratory that can be adopted by other institutions.Major Learning OutcomesAfter successfully completing the course the student will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about audio signal processing and its real world applications

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 1: Tech-Forward Teaching - Digital Tools to Enhance Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Incorporating project-based learning CodeCombat gamifies learning by turning codingMotivation and real-world applications lessons into interactive games, keeping students motivated and engaged.Effective Assessment Using automated grading systems and LeetCode platform offers coding challenges and mockMethods peer evaluations interviews, providing real-time feedback to help students gauge their proficiency.Aligning Curriculum with Collaborating with industry Stanford's CS193p course collaborates with industryIndustry Needs

Conference Session

Virtual & Distance Experiments

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Weber; Bernard Lwakabamba; Julie Dickerson; Carolina Cruz-neira; Diane Rover

Session 2426program pieces required for solving the real-world problem, placing these pieces into aprogramming framework. VR Juggler takes care of the common tasks needed by many VRapplications, e.g. Opening display windows and loading device drivers. More than that, VRJuggler provides additional functionalities designed to help developers to debug, evaluate, and runtheir applications. Figure 3. Structure of current systemRequirements for Interactive Systems in the C6The requirements for the C6 virtual environment are2,4,8,9:From the programmer’s point of view • Uniformity: All devices use unified programming interface so that it is easy for programmers to use various devices. • Robustness: The system

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Monica Mallini

simulation) with the novel (hands-on synthesis and analysis) and relate each activity tocurrent lecture material. Course exams lean heavily toward the practical application of skills, such as using technicaldata sheets. At its best, this course brings a real-world perspective to the future computer science professional and aidsthe development of problem solving skills. This paper presents a brief synopsis of the course, lessons learned by a newinstructor, and recommendations for developing similar courses.Introduction The novice instructor was about to tackle her first semester teaching electrical engineering toundergraduates. “ELEN 2300: Analog & Digital Logic Circuits. Credits 3. For non-EE majors, this course covers a broad range of

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Krishna Kumar

building deforms under the action of forcesprovides a concrete example of how the abstract concept of linear equations is used in a real-worldstructural design. Learning through concrete examples of forces-displacements instead of abstractvariables enables the students to apply these concepts to other areas of study. I have realized theimportance of grounding abstract concepts in real-world applications. Students appreciate thepractical aspects and the links to real-world examples as reflected by student comments such as“Loved that you used real life examples to teach the material, I learned really well because of theexamples”.In thinking about how to approach the geotechnical engineering course, I hoped to apply some of thestrategies of using

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

in the real world. Educational applicationof this laboratory-based smart grid and its real-time operation analysis capability provide aplatform for investigation of the most challenging aspects of actual real world power system andits operation in real time.Introduction:Power System planners need to operate the power system under increasingly complexconditions. The utilization of renewable generation, energy storage systems, and plug in hybridelectric vehicles will introduce new complexities to system operation. With these challengingconditions being introduced into the current system operation, the overall scheme requires newand innovative operation methodologies in a distributed manner [1].Modern power network incorporates communications

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rana Mitra, Southeastern Louisiana University; Maarij M Syed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

point is that wirelesstechnology used in the classroom to understand real-world applications of physics principles isextremely powerful, and very promising.Similar ideas elsewhereOur project idea is new as it combines the “studio” format of teaching and the idea of bringing theexperiments outside of the classroom using wireless technology. If looked at separately, the “studio”idea and the wireless opportunities are known and practiced in many campuses. There are manyexamples where different aspects of remodeling introductory physics have been implemented to attractand retain more students. RPI, North Carolina State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,and University of Oregon (UO) are some examples where interactive “studio

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

countries/states during the winter break. As the students were spread allover the world during the winter break some in Northern America, Asia, Europe and in the middleeast, they were subsequently required to visit any construction site in their vicinity where theywould be able to visualize and experience the application of principles of statics and dynamics inthe safe operation and maintenance of all the construction equipment as well as visualize thestructural members of the infrastructure. The students were required to write a detailed report inaccordance with an earlier supplied rubrics, which served as an instrument to assess the studentachievement from the real-life application pedagogy. In order for the author to validate that thestudents

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Suranjan Panigrahi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

with required hardware and supporting software has beendiscussed. The design of new hands-on modular laboratory exercises and their implications onstudent learning has been presented. Team-based newly designed class projects emulated real-world solutions based on embedded systems. The class project also required the students tolearn and apply project management skill (i.e. SCRUM). The experience and implications ofthese class projects have been reported with respect to the course learning outcomes. Lastly,the author’s perspectives on how the course has prepared the students for the marketplace hasbeen incorporated.Introduction and Objective:Embedded system technology is a key aspect of modern electronic systems and devices.Every Electrical

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

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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