Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Eric Luczaj; Chia Han

Session 2003-2220 An Internet-Based Educational Assessment Tool Chia Y. Han and J. Eric Luczaj Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science College of Engineering University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 45221-0030 ABSTRACTSustaining a continuous improvement process through assessment requires tools to automaticallycollect and organize outcome data and methods to evaluate the data pertinent to programobjectives. To

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Saeid Moslehpour

of this projectwas to investigate the use of the Freescale Semiconductor Microcontroller Student Learning Kit(MCUSLK) in combination with National Instruments Educational Laboratory VirtualInstrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS). We used Code Warrior development studio.IntroductionThis paper investigates the Freescale MCUSLK in a distance laboratory setting. The purpose ofthe project was to understand how to use the Freescale kit and the NI ELVIS system over theInternet. This would lead to a virtual lab environment where students could create, upload andtest microcontroller programs remotely.First, we wrote and simulated computer programs using the Code Warrior development studio.Next, we uploaded the program to the microcontroller and ran it. We

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tom Mancine; Scott Harper; Ryan Scott; Hassan Rajaei

Session 2420 SimPlus: An Experimental Simulation Tool Hassan Rajaei, Scott Harper, Tom Mancine, Ryan Scott Department of Computer Science Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 email: rajaei@cs.bgsu.eduAbstractSimPlus is a simulation toolkit in C++. It has evolved from a final class project for a computerscience course on Simulation Techniques to its current release as a UNIX static library. A keyobjective of the final class project was to provide students

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development: Theories, Models, Frameworks, and Tools

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. S.. Shelley, California State University, Long Beach; Kenneth Wayne Santarelli P.E., California State University, Long Beach; Christopher R. Warren, California State University, Long Beach; Amelia Bahrami, California State University, Long Beach

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Engineering Distinguished Alumnus. He is also a member of several professional societies and has authored and co-authored several papers pertaining to the Antelope Valley Engineering Program.Dr. Christopher R. Warren, California State University, Long BeachMrs. Amelia Bahrami, California State University, Long Beach c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Observations of the Application and Success of Leadership Development Tools with Undergraduate Engineering EducationAbstractThis paper documents the purposeful design and results of the application of sets of leadershipdevelopment tools to a unique cohort-based undergraduate upper division program. Theprogram is not targeting

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Engineering Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, USAAbstractScientists, engineers and educators are increasingly using environments enabled by advancedcyberinfrastructure tools for their research, formal and informal education and training, careerdevelopment and life-long learning. For instance, academic institutions as well as private trainingand education companies have recently started to explore the potential of commercially availablemulti-player computer game engines for the development of virtual environments forinstructional purposes. Most of these developments are still in their early stages and are focusedmainly on investigating the suitability of interactive games for remote user interaction, contentdistribution and

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

can use that are better than Dia ≠ It was confusing at first. It takes a little getting used to… ≠ …mention this program upfront to upperlevel (and even lower-level) classes... The other … program people use is Visio, but that costs money, and I personally find [Visio] far more confusing, especially when … trying to do a simple flow chart.One weakness in Dia that was not raised by students is that as of version 0.97, it lacks ageneralized tool for rotating components. Finally, given the need for more educational andtutorial content, I have applied for a University technology grant to develop new material and toconsider new ways to incorporate these packages into the curriculum. I will also make

Conference Session

Energy Programs and Software Tools

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Sexton

solution of systems of non-linear equations necessary tosimulate energy systems. A number of suitable software packages are available. For the currentwork Mathcad was found to be a convenient and useful tool. Mathcad's format, which allows theequations to be entered in a form that resembles the mathematical expressions developed by thestudent, simplifies programming. Mathcad is also insensitive to the order in which the system ofsimultaneous equations is programmed. These Mathcad attributes allow the student toconcentrate on the engineering involved in the project without being overwhelmed by the detailsof the mathematics required to solve the resulting system of nonlinear equations.Mechanical engineering students at the Virginia Military

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Spyros A. Kinnas; Hillary Hart

://www.to.utwente.nl/prj/teled97/). Thetoughest task of all will be to determine whether or not students really do learn better using thesetools. As Blyth says, “How to test accurately the effectiveness of this technology is a stumblingblock that many universities face . . .” We cannot test the same student after learning theconcepts one way (Web-based) and then the other (traditional). Faculty and researchers willhave to develop tests that “effectively measure what is learned in a computer-enhancedcurriculum” (Blyth 1997).Preliminary ConclusionsOur experience thus far with developing these Web-based tools has revealed the followingnuggets of practicality (if not wisdom) that we want to pass on. The first three items aretechnical in nature: 1. Use of

Conference Session

LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Engineering Technology undergraduate lab courses with LabVIEW, aiming toimprove the delivery of laboratory and corresponding lecture contents through virtualinstruments and graphical tools, inspiring students’ interests in STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) subject by accessing the latest innovations, and strengtheningtheir marketability upon graduation.LabVIEW is a powerful industrial standard graphical development environment developed on anovel concept of virtual instrumentation, which utilizes computer technologies in combinationwith flexible software and modular hardware to create interactive computer-basedinstrumentation solutions. Also NI provides a standard academic educational product of ELVIS.With such a multi-functional

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhengtao T. Deng; Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo; Zhengtao Deng

; Exposition Copyright  2002, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1566 [2]. The student will demonstrate competencies in experimental testing, error analysis, laboratory safety, data acquisition, instrumentation and laboratory report writing. [3]. The student will demonstrate computer competency and an intelligent use of computers as a tool for developing solutions to engineering problems.ME 360 Fluid Mechanics class is designed to provide the student a basic working knowledge ofengineering fluid mechanics with the inclusion of open ended problems in the design of fluidsystems

Collection

2010 North Midwest Section

Authors

Srinivasulu Sykam; Gale Allen

Dynamic Signal Analyzer Developed With LabVIEW-RF Tools Srinivasulu Sykam, Gale Allen Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology Minnesota State University, MankatoIntroductionSignal distortion consists of changes in the original amplitude, frequency, or phase of a signal.Some of the functions of a Dynamic Signal Analyzer were implemented in a LabVIEW programwhich controls a NI Signal Analyzer.Laboratory EquipmentTwo sets of National Instruments LabVIEW-controlled RF systems are shown in Figure 1. Figure.1. Two NI RF SystemsEach system has a signal generator (Figure 2) and a signal analyzer (Figure 3) and a

Conference Session

Tools of the Trade

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

department ofRose-Hulman Institute of Technology set out to develop a 10-week Rose Belt course to providestudents with fundamental knowledge, quality tools, and practical experience using the DMAIC(Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) process. The intent of the course is not to supplantother forms of certification (white, yellow, green, or black belt). Rather, the goal is to use aproject-based approach so that students gain valuable insight into the organizational (operational)improvement process, as well as experience using Six Sigma tools (qualitative and quantitative).It is the author’s belief that these experiences will reduce the amount of time required bystudents/graduates to begin engaging in “live” Six Sigma projects upon completion of

Collection

2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jon J. Smith; Sima Noghanian

ASEE-NMWSC2013-0032 MATLAB® Simulation Tool for Antenna Array Pattern Development Jon J. Smith and Sima Noghanian University of North Dakota, Department of Electrical Engineering jon.j.smith1980@gmail.com, sima.noghanian@engr.und.edu  AbstractAdaptive antenna arrays are widely used in wireless communication and radar. Theunderstanding of array design and optimization often needs sophisticated signal processingmethods to estimate the Degree of Arrival (DoA). DoA estimation algorithms often requirenumerical analysis. We propose an educational tool that can be

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University; David L. Batts, East Carolina University; Sandra Lee Friend, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

outreach center. His research interests include Distance education quality, delivery, and instructional strategies and promoting opportunities and leadership in STEM fields.Sandra Lee Friend, East Carolina University Ms Friend, a member of the East Carolina University College of Technology and Computer Science faculty for fourteen years has been significantly involved in the development of online courses. She has assisted other faculty in transitioning on campus courses to online courses and is currently working to improve course quality and student learning assessment. Page 22.784.1

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Biswanath Samanta

  COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: A TOOL FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Biswanath Samanta Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA 30460 E-mail: bsamanta@georgiasouthern.eduAbstract: In this paper, the use of computational intelligence (CI) as a tool for multidisciplinaryeducation and research is discussed. Main paradigms of CI are presented. The importance of CI isemphasized in understanding complex systems and designing proactive adaptive systems in uncertain,unknown, and dynamic environment

Conference Session

ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Shivakumar Mathapathi, Northeastern University, Silicon Valley Campus

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

projects. Shivakumar is the co-editor of two recent publications from Springer; Emergent Converging Technologies and Biomedical Systems ETBS 21 and Soft Computing for Intelligent Systems ICSCS2020. Shivakumar is the co-founder of Xtrans Solutions LLC, which is a leading company in establishing center of excellence (CoE) assisting higher education focusing on research and development projects on IoT and machine learning cutting edge solutions. He is also co-mentoring few research programs in collaboration with Next Generation Internet Transatlantic Fellowship program supported by European Commission. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Integrating Generative AI Tools into the

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 24.307.22. The role of computer simulation tools in undergraduate power engineering educationThe mastery of STEM subjects requires that students engage in higher order learning hierarchicalCognitive objectives in excess of simple memorization, as described in Bloom’s Taxonomy ofLearning Domains [9], Fig. 1. In context of this taxonomy, the goals of undergraduate STEMpedagogy implementation activities are usually to develop instructional content at the Analysislevel in which material and concepts can be understood in terms of their organizational structuralwithin the discipline. While the M.S./M.Eng. degrees typically target the Synthesis or Evaluationlevels, in which students can put parts together to form a whole concept and can make

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Alfrey, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-653: DEVELOPING A RUBRIC TO ASSESS CRITICAL THINKING INASSIGNMENTS WITH AN OPEN-ENDED COMPONENTKaren Alfrey, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Karen Alfrey is Director of the Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at IUPUI. Her areas of focus include computational neuroscience and biological modeling, undergraduate mentoring and advising, curriculum development, and assessment. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Rice University.Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Elaine Cooney is professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at IUPUI. She is the author of RFID+ The Complete Review of Radio Frequency

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Waldorf

engineer would use to design a new product. The course istherefore an excellent opportunity to teach design principles to manufacturing engineers. Thisproject involves an attempt to introduce computer-aided methods, including the finite elementmethod (FEM), for analysis of tool design into the Tool Engineering course. The approach is tocover in 2-3 lectures the basic principles of FEM without getting into computational algorithms.A healthy skepticism for software results and the need for validation tests are encouraged andexplained. A series of labs (using FEM software) has also been developed to analyze andoptimize fixture designs, mold and die designs, and product “design for fixturing.”I. IntroductionTool design in manufacturing industry has

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Othoniel Rodriguez-Jimenez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Pacheco, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Nelson Reyes-Aviles, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Marisol Mercado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-2935: UNISYLLABUS: A TOOL TO MANAGE YOUR PROGRAM’SSYLLABIOthoniel Rodriguez-Jimenez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Othoniel Rodriguez-Jimenez is Associate Director for the Computer Engineering program at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His main research areas are eLearning, computers in education, and reconfigurable hardware.Carlos Pacheco, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Nelson Pacheco graduated magna cum laude from the Computer Engineering Program at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. He is currently a Senior Engineering Consultant with Abacus

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2011-1160: VIRTUAL WORLD TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE PLAT-FORM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE STU-DENTS: A CASE STUDYCharles J. Lesko, Jr. Ph.D., PMP, East Carolina University Dr. Charles Lesko is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University. His career focus is on managing and leading technological innovation in the workplace; his past experiences bring to the table a heavy technical background with a strong management and technical leadership base. Dr. Lesko has over (15) years of experience in the systems integration and project management fields; his experience base also includes military service and (8) years in academia. He

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

nanoHUB Simulations as Learning Tools.IntroductionSimulations can provide a critical element of learning experiences. Simulations are alsobecoming a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the third- 1leg in this century’s methodologies of science (Sabelli, et. al, 2005) . Opportunities existto use the same simulation as both a tool for experts and a learning environment ofnovices. What needs to be done to accomplish this duality of a simulation resource?The Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) has developed an infrastructurenetwork to help transform nanoscience to nanotechnology through online simulation andtraining. Called nanoHUB.org, the

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

services offered by the department through student projectsor internships. At the moment, the author has over 20 binders with code and documentation on his bookshelves. The digital images of the code are on CD, but not in a formal repository. With RSA, Clearcase,and the other SSI tools, the code may be managed like a software development enterprise intending tohave a long-term relationship with its clients.One final note on the capstone courses is important. After the system is in semi-final form, students areasked to prepare test scenarios using the major use cases in order to conduct usability evaluations withclass members. Using a large computer lab, students evaluate each other’s work and provide writtenfeedback to the developers. Some of the

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert L. Drake; Ottis L. Barron; J. Douglas Sterrett

. The new two-course freshman sequence makes use ofprojects, laboratory experiments, and demonstrations to get the first-year students involved in engineering.The primary goals of these courses are: . Introduce the personal computer as an engineering tool. . Introduce engineering design and analysis. . Introduce laboratory data acquisition and analysis techniques. . Develop the teamwork approach to the solution of engineering design projects. . Develop report preparation and presentation skills. . Heighten student interest in engineering as a profession

Conference Session

Topics in Computing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University; Suyash Agrawal, Purdue University; Arjun Shakdher, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #25423Work in Progress: A Web-Based Tool to Assess Computational ThinkingProf. Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT. For the majority of that time, she taught software development courses. From 2008-2014, she led the NSF-ITEST funded SPIRIT (Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Real- ized through Information Technology) project. From 2013-2018, she co-led with Prof. Brad Harriger the NSF-ITEST funded TECHFIT (Teaching Engineering Concepts to Harness Future Innovators and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

William Bambrick

following categories: • Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD) – This is a set of design tools that are used to develop the mechanical aspects of a design. The tool set consists of numerous modelling sub-routines, special libraries, and high-resolution graphical user interfaces. • Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD) – ECAD is a set of tools to design the Page 4.141.9 electronic circuits and functionality that go into the product. This tool also uses modelling sub-routines, special libraries, and high-resolution graphical user interfaces. • Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) – CASE

Collection

2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez; Rocio Alba-Flores

toprovide computing and network access to the faculty and student body without having to carry aheavy laptop with them, and to make the learning experience for the students more interactivefrom almost any point inside campus.In particular, in this paper we describe how we have integrated the use of the iPAQ as aclassroom and laboratory learning tool for the Digital Systems Design, and the MicrocomputerSystem Design courses. A set of programs and graphical aids has been developed to takeadvantage of the features of the iPAQ. The handheld computer provides access to classmaterial and laboratory tools and makes the learning process more dynamic and interactive,and makes difficult topics more accessible and easier to understand to the

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

that no current course in the sophomore year specifically utilized these tools. Thestudents were at liberty to apply their skills with the tools, but were not required to use them. Aconcerted effort is being made to adapt the sophomore curriculum to include the use of thesetools working from the basis that the students have garnered some mastery of them. This alsoputs the tools into context more than the introductory course was able to accomplish.Specifically, a sophomore level Thermodynamics course is being modified to develop severalhomework assignments that require the use of the computer as a tool. This modification willalso address the ABET Program Outcomes that requires graduates to possess an ability to use thetechniques, skills, and

Conference Session

Multimedia Arena

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Meador; Amit Chourasia

Session 3138 Using 3D Computer Animation Tools to Render Complex Simulations W. Scott Meador, Amit Chourasia Purdue UniversityAbstractA multi-disciplinary team of researchers and students created several simulations andvisualizations of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon building that occurred on September 11,2001. The process took advantage of both animation and finite element analysis (FEA) simulationtechniques for visualization. The imagery produced portrays the collision event on the exteriorand interior of the Pentagon. This paper details the difficulties and successes of

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Wedeward; E. Eugene Mitchell; George E. Piper; John Watkins

Session 1620 COMPUTER ANIMATION: A VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR DYNAMIC SYSTEM SIMULATIONS John Watkins, George Piper, Kevin Wedeward, E. Eugene Mitchell Department of Weapons & Systems Engineering U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402-5025ABSTRACTThis paper describes how animation is being utilized to teach system dynamics and control in theSystems Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy. Included is a descriptionof how animation has been incorporated into the classroom using the computer software toolsVisSim and MATLAB. The animation capabilities