Conference Session

COED Programming Education 1: Students, Motivation, and Mastery

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #37281Comparing First-Year Student Programming Confidence Perceptions BetweenDifferent Hands-On ProjectsDr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. is research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology used in the classroom.Mr. Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville Nick Hawkins is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at

Conference Session

Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Zemke; Donald Elger

Page 9.649.2more knowledgeable individual with a less experienced individual; provides professional Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1430networking, counseling, guiding, instructing, modeling, and sponsoring; is a developmentalmechanism, is a socialization and reciprocal relationship; and provides an identity transformationfor both mentor and mentee.” (Galbraith and Cohen 3) Development of rapport between thementor and mentee is fundamental to success in these programs.2.2 Supplemental

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sami Tannous

questions startsthem thinking about the reading before class begins. For example, giving students an assignmenton Monday that is due on Wednesday and taking the first fifteen minutes of class time to go overstudents’ answers, comments and questions opens up a productive classroom conversation, groupdiscussion and question/answers session so all students are benefited particularly the lessmotivated ones. They benefit and learn by not only just listening to the discussion and getting theanswers, but also by being encouraged to ask questions and engage in the conversation. Studentsare expected to demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of the construction course content,connect the classroom to real-world, develop cooperative work habits and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lance Collins; Rajesh Bhaskaran

environment for hands-on exploration of flow physicsand reinforcement of fundamental concepts. Prior to introducing students to FLUENT,we illustrate the underlying numerical concepts such as discretization, grid and iterativeconvergence, stability, etc. on a simple one-dimensional equation. The classroom exampleswe have developed are: laminar and turbulent flow in a circular pipe; compressible flow ina nozzle; and flow past an airfoil. In the pipe flow exercise, students are taken through thesteps in simulating steady, incompressible, viscous, developing flow in a pipe at low andmoderate Reynolds numbers. The concept of turbulence modeling is introduced. Results atthe pipe exit are compared with classical results for developed flow (laminar and

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriyel Nieves, Pennsylvania State University; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Shengxi Huang, Pennsylvania State University; Diego Penaloza, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

fundamentals of electromagnetic theory. Inaddition, to build a functional radar sensor, other fundamental electricalengineering topics such as electronic circuits, power systems, signal processing,etc. are needed. Previous research in designing laboratory experiments has shownthat the “final project concept” is a very successful method to engage students tolearn engineering concepts [2,3,4]. To prepare the students for the final project ofour EM course, 7 laboratory experiments have been developed to follow theclassroom lectures so students can reinforce content from each lecture throughhands-on experience.II. Designing the LaboratoryThe following steps were taken to develop the laboratory experiments. First,prototype tools and experiments were

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jamie Tills, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Steven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

AC 2009-1758: INTEGRATING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY INTOTHE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL SETTING TOPROMOTE LEARNINGMahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, LincolnJamie Tills, University of Nebraska, LincolnSteven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Page 14.755.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Electrical Contracting Industry into the Architectural Engineering Educational Setting to Promote LearningAbstractReception and processing of information are the elements of learning. How theinformation is presented is a critical element in student comprehension. In mostengineering institutions, theory and fundamental

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

E. L. Gerber

requiring the programinput be written in a form that is removed from the mathematical representation of the real system.Maple solves equations in their basic form. That is the user must be able to write the appropriateequations for the system in order for Maple to solve. Maple provides an extremely powerful “math-solving” computer package. Developed bymathematicians, it is not always user friendly in solving engineering problems. Maple is notdesigned to solve circuits or systems; however, it can solve most circuits and systems equations. Inaddition to being able to solve these equations quickly, it has substantial graphic capabilities. Thesetwo properties, speed and graphics, make it a valuable learning tool for electrical and

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Neuman, Queensborough Community College; David Lieberman, Queensborough Community College; Don Engelberg, Queensborough Community College; Alex Flamholz, Queensborough Community College; Paul Marchese, Queensborough Community College; George Tremberger, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, Queensborough Community College

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Instrumentation

Visual Basic in simpleexamples such as the virtual instrumentation of light switches. This contrast is helpful to thosestudents who already learned programming in their high schools.II. Examples and DiscussionII-A Numerical simulationThe fundamental gravitational and electrical force-distance relationship in introductoryengineering physics is quite difficult to demonstrate. The standard use of a torsion balance todemonstrate the gravitational force requires an extremely stable environment. In the case ofelectrical force, the high voltage involved may pose a safety issue. The essence is not for thestudents to re-discover the laws of physics, but rather to learn how to verify and discover therelationships. Therefore we developed a laboratory

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Vance Poteat; Abdullatif Bagegni

better understanding of theimpact of harmonic distortion on control and instrumentation in power systems, industrialequipment and even household appliances.Harmonics and Harmonic FiltersA harmonic is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency. For example, the third harmonicin a 60 Hz system is 180 Hz; the fifth harmonic is 300 Hz, and so on. The nonlinear devicesneeded in a power system, including power converters, arc-furnaces, adjustable-speed motordrives, electronic power supplies, dc motor drives, battery charges, electronic ballasts, gasdischarge lighting devices, transformers, personal computers, and monitors cause current andvoltage harmonic distortion. A nonlinear load may be defined as a load that, having a sinusoidalvoltage

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Developments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest Tollner; David Gattie

analyses. Thecommon continuity equation (Q=AV) follows directly from the Reynolds transporttheorem and is perhaps the most often used conservation relation at the macroscopiclevel. Our emphasis here is concerned with energy and mass (as a carrier of energy).System definition is fundamental to a rigorous study of the thermodynamics of nonlivingand living bodies. Living systems frequently include a portion of the environment aroundthe living entities. Creative definition of the system can greatly affect the ease ordifficulty of solving a problem of interest. Failure to define clearly the system andboundary properties leads to an imprecise and improper discussion of systems, whichexplains many difficulties in thermodynamic problem solving.B. What is

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael L. Smith; Mary R. Marlino; Jeff V. Kouri; D. Neal Barlow; A. George Havener

instead of a sequence ofclassroom lectures, the pedagogical setting for student teams is an Air Force System Program Office responsiblefor design and deployment of a manned research base on Mars. Instruction follows the Socratic method whereinstudents are guided to identify the relevant tasks and engineering requirements pertinent to the plan. Traditionalinstruction is used sparingly to present specific tools and concepts. Quantitative assessment data from the firstoffering are encouraging because a significant improvement in the students’ ability to frame and resolve ill-defined problems (a priority outcome) has been measured. Qualitative assessment-findings show that thestudents learned important engineering fundamentals, liked the course and

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristina Pomales-Garcia, University of Michigan; Yili Liu, University of Michigan; Virginia Soto, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

’ skillsand knowledge will be directed. From the perspective of faculty, Fromm 3 defines a detailed listof characteristics which future engineering graduates should possess to become leaders of theprofession, including a strong foundation in basic sciences, math and engineering fundamentals,the capacity to apply these fundamentals to a variety of problems, among others.The Millennium Project 4 at the University of Michigan is a research laboratory designed for thestudy of the future of the American universities. The mission of this project is to “provide anenvironment in which creative students and faculty can join with colleagues from beyond thecampus to develop and test new paradigms of the university”. The Millennium Project proposessome key

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Physics 100 is:  Strong  Moderate  Minimal  Not ApplicableGE-1 Critical reflections on the nature and history of beauty and MinimalAesthetic sensibilities artGE-2 Interchanging ideas and information through writing, ModerateCommunication skills speech, and visual and digital mediaGE-3 Systematic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Theresa Green, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University; Christina Marie Hartman, Utah State University; Jared W. Garlick, Utah State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

undergraduate education levels must be explored. Oneapproach to introducing students to rigorous, discipline-specific content is through the use ofDisciplinary Literacy Instruction (DLI). DLI is an instructional approach that equips students toutilize the evaluative frameworks and reading and writing strategies that are employed by expertpractitioners in a particular discipline [1].Models of DLI for K-12 instruction have been introduced in subjects such as history [2], math[3], and science [4], but there has been little research exploring a model for DLI in engineering.Thus, this project aims to develop a model of DLI in engineering that can be used in both K-12and undergraduate engineering settings. This model of DLI will be informed by the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mausumi Syamal; Gary Ybarra

well informed” about engineering. This statistic is the result of thefact that engineering is generally not introduced in either elementary or secondary education.Exposing elementary and middle school students to engineering concepts will increaseawareness of the general population and potentially lead to more children pursuing careers inengineering fields. This project introduces students at Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham,North Carolina, to mechanical engineering fundamentals throughout the course of a schoolyear. Our goal is to create an integrated curriculum accompanied by hands-on projects andweekly quizzes. Teaching is structured with weekly lectures accompanied by several interactivedemonstrations and experiments. Students are given

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Scott Franklin, Rochester Institute of Technology; Eleanor C. Sayre, Kansas State University; Mary Bridget Kustusch, DePaul University

Tagged Topics

Faculty

own interests and grow their agency and confidence indirecting research projects. We treat this variety as an asset to be utilized and not a challenge to beovercome.In our field schools, we are also working to develop a community of practice among participants.Since most of our participants are emerging education researchers, they are still in the process offorming their professional identity, at least in regards to their identity as an education researcher.Research has shown that one’s professional identity is intimately linked to communityparticipation.[9, 10]As a theory of learning, Communities of Practice assumes that the fundamental process by whichwe learn and develop our identity is through engagement in social practice.[11

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

undergraduate and six graduate programs and has a student population of three hundred students. Dr. Viswanathan is an educator, researcher and administrator with more than twenty-five years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. His career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing educational courses. Page 12.893.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Innovative Engineering Technology Program in

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

James E. Cross

Session 1220 A Simple Interactive Program for Real-Time FIR Digital Filters Written in the C-Language James E. Cross Southern UniversityAbstractIntroductionThe main design task in using a digital signal processor (DSP) for the real-time processing ofsignals is that of algorithm development. An algorithm must be developed that will transformthe signal in a manner to meet the design specifications. This paper is primarily concerned withthe design of such an algorithm that is user friendly. The fundamentals of real-time digital signalprocessing

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

forgraduation.One of the goals of ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering is that students develop anappreciation for those engineering competencies that may enhance their employmentopportunities. The authors have adapted/developed materials and examples from severalsources for the introductory freshman course in Mechanical Engineering. Other goals for thecourse include their introduction to: The Product Realization Process, professionalcompetencies, professional ethics and the development of a basic engineering project. Theproject includes basic/fundamental engineering analysis, market outlook, basic productiontechniques, economic assessment, planning, design, manufacturing, testing and productevaluation.The focus of ME 104 Engineering Analysis and

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Economy

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Lundquist, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

"fundamentals" versions of those bookssince these are more widely used in the shorter, one-term courses that are mostcommonly required across a number of disciplines at many universities. One is less Page 14.1238.2widely used but from a prolific textbook author and the fifth is a completely new book inits first edition.Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery SystemThe Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System or MACRS came into being with theTax Reform Act of 1986 and replaced, or modified as the name implies, the AcceleratedCost Recovery System or ACRS which began with the Economic Recovery Act of 1981.It is the only method by which assets can be depreciated for

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Reflections and Advice on the Educational Process

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Student

, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Matthew Verleger is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- cal University in Daytona Beach, Florida. His research interests are focused on using action research methodologies to develop immediate, measurable improvements in classroom instruction and the use of Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) in teaching students about engineering problem solving. Dr. Verleger is an active member of ASEE. He also serves as the developer and site manager for the Model-Eliciting Activities Learning System (MEALearning.com), a site designed for implementing, managing, and re- searching MEAs in large classes. c American

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

Online Resources Supplemental Instruction Peer-assisted Labs Homework HelpStudy Groups Writing Assignments Recitation Course Material Comparison”. Some topics maynot be fully represented, as this review is not intended to be fully comprehensive but rather toprovide an overview of different intervention styles and their effectiveness. Articles wereselected for inclusion based on their relevance to the research question.General FindingsOverall, there are many effective ways to improve student success/outcomes in statics. Throughthis literature review, we found that there is no “perfect” solution, and that students and faculty atdifferent institutions respond differently to different interventions. Therefore, an idealintervention would involve

Conference Session

Computer-Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

video clips. This is also true in technical writing,where students must interpret figures and tables—and in some cases video or .gif depictions ofsuch as processes or reactions—for the reader. This is a complex and difficult process to learn todo effectively [18]. Helping students learn to compose in this manner can support them tocommunicate clearly.One challenge with much of academic writing is that in lieu of an authentic audience, studentsare accustomed to writing for their instructor. Because they know the instructor already knowsmuch about the subject, the task of writing, instead of fundamentally being aboutcommunication, can become little more than busy work, viewed as an inefficient means toconvey the accuracy of one's ideas [19]. Thus

Collection

2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong

Learning Virtual Work Method in Statics in a Nutshell: Demystifying It as a Magic Black Box Ing-Chang Jong University of ArkansasAbstractStatics is a fundamental course in mechanics and is taken by students in most engineering curric-ula. At University of Arkansas, learning the energy approach using virtual work is given signifi-cant emphasis soon after learning the traditional approach using force and moment equilibriumequations. The transition from the traditional approach to the energy approach requires that stu-dents learn a number of relevant key concepts and strategies. Such a transition is often a chal-lenging

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajeswari Sundararajan; Bradley Rogers

way to the advancementof fuel cell technology. To meet this goal, the course includes specific sections on theory, practice, oralpresentations, report writing, and group projects. Consequently, coupled with the relevance of the technology, thiscourse essentially meets all aspects of ABET criterion 1, outcomes a through k.Fuel Cells – A Truly Interdisciplinary SubjectTeaching a fuel cell course is challenging because the field is truly interdisciplinary. For example, the load curveshown in Figure 1 illustrates that operating limitations are influenced by different phenomena depending on theoperating point. Consequently, improvements to the operating envelope requires a team of experts from severaldifferent fields. To address this challenge, at

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Miller; Jeffrey Morehouse; Edward Young; David Rocheleau; Jed S. Lyons

Carolina is sequence of four mechanical engineering laboratory courses: Measurements andInstrumentation, Engineering Materials, Fundamentals of Microprocessors, and SeniorLaboratory. Senior Lab is a two-credit hour course consisting of one hour of lecture and threehours of lab each week. Laboratories are offered to sections of about eight students. Currently, itis a good class, but not a great class. The existing experiments were selected primarily to supportupper-level mechanical engineering courses, and include Psychrometric Study Of ConditionedAir, Air Conditioner COP As Function Of Condenser Temperature, Transient Heat Conduction,Heat Transfer To Circular Cylinder In Cross Flow, Hydraulic And Energy Grade Line, InternalCombustion Engine

Conference Session

Design and Manufacturing Experiences II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Coleman; Jennifer Craig

; Exposition Copyright ©2004 American Society for Engineering EducationEngineering (16.03). The first semester of the course covers fundamentals of fluiddynamics, propulsion, structures, signals and systems engineering. In the secondsemester, teams of students implement that knowledge by designing, constructing, andflying electric-propulsion, radio-controlled model aircraft. This progression is determinedby the department’s CDIO engineering education strategy (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) that integrates classroom teaching and active learning. 1, 2, 3, 4In addition, the CDIO strategy specifies learning objectives in written and oralcommunication practice. Thus students in Unified Engineering are required to documenttheir team’s

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Swearengen; Hakan Gürocak

Design Project ME 416 3 crs Engr. Administration CE 463 3 crs Mfg. Automation ME 475 3 crs Seminar in Manufacturing ME 400 2 crs Mfg. Engr. Electives 6 crs[general education requirements] 27 cr Introductory Writing Engl 101 3 crs World Civ I & II Gen Ed 110, 111 6 crs Fundamentals of Macroeconomics Econ 102 3 crs Tech & Prof Writing Engl 402 3 crs Biological science GER

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sharon Miller, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Steven Higbee, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

research is discipline-specific and focuses on identifying how self-efficacy relates to engineering design achievement in an undergraduate BME curriculum. Twogoals of our research include: 1) to increase self-efficacy of undergraduate BME students byproviding project-based learning experiences throughout the curriculum; and 2) to identify ifbiomedical engineering student self-efficacy differences correlate with student ability toeffectively translate fundamental knowledge toward engineering design.Since we bring disciplinary expertise, our choice of mentors parallels the engineering educationresearch topics required to successfully approach our study’s research goals. Again, we targetedthree areas for development: social science research in design

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

J. N. Dahiya; B. F. Draayer

with interrupt 17. To read the switchsettings, the students use debug, a dos utility, to write a short assembly language program:100 MOV AH, FF ; Turn all LEDs on initially102 MOV DX, 0 ; Access LPT1105 MOV AL, AH ; Transfer inputs to data out107 MOV AH, 0 ; Erase old inputs109 INT 17 ; Use BIOS interrupt 17 to read/write data10B JMP 105 ; Infinite loopUsing the ADC 0804 After familiarizing themselves with the functioning of the parallel port, the students use anADC 0804 analog to digital converter to digitize an analog signal and display it on the computer.Since the 0804 is an eight bit converter and the