Conference Session

ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

:  Generator Control Systems: Managing power output based on commands from the backend server.  MQTT Broker: Facilitating communication between the generator and other grid components.  Frontend Web Application: Providing operators with control over grid operations and monitoring capabilities.  Backend Server: Centralized logging and communication hub for the grid.  Camera System: Providing security footage for situational awareness.The scenario simulated real-world stakes, with teams needing to ensure uninterrupted energysupply while identifying and neutralizing sabotage attempts. This exercise highlighted theinterplay between physical and cyber elements, requiring expertise in critical

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Koller; Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University

of engagement and focus amongst students. Additionally, students often have a hard timeconnecting the mathematics they learn in the classroom to real-world engineering applications.Conversely, transitioning to a wholly active learning curriculum, or even flipping the classroom,can help demonstrate how the material applies to real-world problems, but these approaches canlead to mixed results in learning outcomes. We attempted to strike a middle ground between thesetwo extremes in a mechanical engineering, junior level vibrations course at Villanova Universityby implementing what we called “no-lecture Fridays.” Each Friday session of class was dedicatedto allowing students to work on an often open-ended, real-world application of the content

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Bell, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Moshe Kam, Drexel University; Joan Carletta, University of Akron; Douglas Gorham, IEEE

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. A background lecture that motivates and introduces the problem and provides the necessary technical background (for presentation to the students). The impact of the problem’s solution on society is demonstrated and illustrated in the context of the real- world, contemporary application. 3. A student project assignment that recaps the problem and details the hands-on project to be conducted (for distribution to the students who would conduct the project). This assignment details what the students will do and discover. 4. A faculty project description that details the hands-on project (for distribution to the EE/CE/CS faculty who would use the project in class). This description includes a description of

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

situations, and develop effective problem-solving skills—essential competencies in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)fields, see figure 1. PBL provides an environment where students can simulate decision-makingscenarios that resemble real-world challenges in operations. This helps them develop decision-making abilities and understand the consequences of various choices [8]. Finally, PBL projectscan be designed to align with students' interests, making the learning experience more engagingand motivating. When students see the direct application of their studies to real-world scenarios,it enhances their enthusiasm for the subject [9][10]. Figure 1: Key drivers for incorporating PBLThis paper is aimed

Conference Session

ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Technology Integration in a Senior-Level Mechanisms CourseAbstract. Engineering education faces the challenge of preparing students for a rapidly evolving,interdisciplinary field that demands a strong foundation in theoretical principles, practical skills,and the ability to solve real-world problems. This study describes a project-based learning (PBL)intervention implemented in a senior-level mechanical engineering course focused onmechanisms analysis and design. The intervention combined foundational coursework with bio-inspired design projects, where students developed walking end-effector robotic mechanisms formedical applications. Students utilized tools such as MotionGen software and SnappyXO kits tosynthesize, simulate, prototype, and test

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Filsinger, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

lessonslearned from this first attempt, and presents a more technology-based project-oriented approachto such a course, outlining a ten week AI course tailored to the needs of our ECET students aswell as providing samples of possible projects.IntroductionOnce considered a topic for purely theoretical computer science, the field of artificial intelligence(AI) has found its way into a large number of real-world technology applications, particularly inthe area of control systems. As such, a course in AI is becoming increasingly important forelectrical and computer engineering technology students. The key features of a technology-based AI course are that it must deal with students who lack the extensive mathematicalbackground of a typical computer science

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University; Devin Connor Whalen, Bucknell University

) demonstrations of theirideas during the last 6 weeks of the semester. The results were very encouraging from thisproject-based learning innovation to our course labs. Our intent was to reinforce thefundamentals of circuits they had learned through the course with a real-world challenge to seehow many more things PV may be able to economically power in the future. This paper sharessome of the exciting project results as well as the student assessment of this novel lab addition.Why Photovoltaic Applications as Project-Based Learning and Extended Labs? Incorporating extended laboratories into core engineering courses can have numerousbenefits, such as promoting deeper learning and enhancing the application and retention offundamental concepts

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sirjana Dahal, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Seth Paul Lamble, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the quiz. A qualitative analysis was appliedto the open-ended questionnaire items for the experimental group. Students in theexperimental (learning system) section scored significantly higher on the quiz. Studentsin the learning systems group rated the laboratory session as significantly more effectivefor learning, and more motivational than the class texts. They also rated the labsignificantly more applicable to real world engineering than both their text books andclass lecture. The qualitative analysis revealed a number of ways the system can befurther improved to make the module more effective. I. Introduction A. Introduction to GIS Geographic (or Geographical) Information Systems have been defined by Environmental Systems

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

traditionalengineering science courses learn concepts of the different subjects andcomputational procedures that enable them to compute important metrics of thequality of engineering artifacts. However, these courses are often taught in abstractcontexts that encourage students to focus on the engineering concepts by removingthe specifics of real-world applications. As a result, engineering students oftenwonder whether and how engineering influences the lives of people. Therefore,projects chosen for the program are pieces of global challenges that variousorganizations have identified as crucial to addressing the multiple complex, socio-technical challenges facing our world. Three sets of global challenges are often usedto illustrate this aspect of the program

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ravi Shankar; Francis X McAfee; Michael Harris; Norman Silva; Georgiana Carvalho

exponentially, fueled by several trends: quick and easy start-up,free/low cost and open source software and hardware, easy access to a rich library of applicationcomponents, rapid prototyping, social networking, on-line marketing at multiple sites, and a large globalmarket. We show here how these trends can be utilized by a university to realize more of its potentialfrom the infrastructure.BackgroundA university is a bastion of knowledge; however, knowledge grows vertically in each domain, withinsufficient communication across the domains. This leads to brittle solutions to real world problems andcompromises any opportunity for useful innovation. Further, students graduate with limited appreciationof other skills, perspectives, and solutions that could

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Gross, Kettering University; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

and the idea of what you want as your job are things that have separated themselves. I may have a fascination with learning theory on an item in the classroom, but see it as unhelpful in the real world.” DP15: “Working in industry exposed me to topics and skills that are valued in the work place and has influenced me to focus on these skills. From my experience, school work is mainly focused on theory and it's hard to tell what's actually going to be useful in professional practice…” DP16: “I learned that only the highest positions need theory. Most positions rely on empirical practices.” R13: “Yes, I focus on the practical application; often times the instruction will stop short by

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

undergraduate level and graduate level. These projects were designedintentionally to mimic prevalent real-world problems. For example, in undergraduateengineering programs, Jamieson et al. [14] adopted real-world problems faced by thecommunities as course material to incorporate transdisciplinarity into engineering practice forfirst-year engineering students. Ramos-Rodriguez et al. [32] have done similar practice intheir first-year programming course. They assigned application problems corresponding todifferent engineering fields to allow students to work in teams. Dano and Santos [34]integrated transdisciplinarity into systems engineering programs by using architectureproblems to intentionally ask students to consider aspects beyond

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

student said in a reflection, "Helped me reflect on what Ienjoyed and understood well from the lecture." The students' motivation for using contextualizedcontent is well supported by a Spring 2016 semester beginning survey on Student ClassroomMotivation Survey for using real world applications related to content and concepts. The surveyconsisted of 24 statements based on Expectancy Value Theory on a scale of 1, strongly disagree,to 4, strongly agree. Students agreed or strongly agreed with almost all statements with thefollowing values; 2.58 for expectancy (expectation to succeed); 3.16 for value (ofcontextualization); and 2.12 for (cost of using contextualization). These values support questionsfrom another exit survey on Support of Student

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Paul G. Ranky

delivery methods, we deploy web-browserreadable multimedia, text, images, interactive videos, 2D and simulated 3Danimations, active code for calculations, simulation programs, and even self-assessment tools.The presented approach and implemented / tested methods encourage analytical andteam-oriented learning and problem-solving with real-world challenges. Using ourmethods, tools and technologies students perform significantly better and achievesignificantly more, than with traditional teaching / learning methods.In this paper we introduce the principles of our Library development methods and somerecent solutions, and explain and demonstrate (during the live presentation) a series ofcase-based learning modules for undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

     C340MX semiconductor tester (see Figure 1) along with a three-year grant to support thecurriculum development. The faculty and two graduate students are working closely in a teamwith SPEA’s application engineers to develop the required hardware (interface electronics andload board), test scripts, and laboratory material. In particular, the SPEA engineers have beenquite helpful in suggesting tests that reflect real world test scenarios. Figure 1. A student working on the SPEA semiconductor testerThe proposed approach is to integrate test engineering at all levels of the curriculum instead ofjust one senior-level class. In the lower level classes, the students will be introduced to simpletests. For example, in a freshman class that

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

-world application: Outcome related to a "real" process or "real" equipment (n = 16) ● Scale-up: Outcome related to scaling up a process or equipment (n = 3) ● Time management: Outcome related to managing time (n = 2) ● Critical thinking: Outcome mentioned critical thinking (n = 1) Evaluation of the importance of the thirteen different learning outcomes Student respondents were asked to rate (on a Likert scale) the relative importance of each of the thirteen learning outcomes in a laboratory-intensive chemical engineering course (Figure 2). For student responses, all thirteen outcomes were given an average rating of “moderately important” (3) or higher. All thirteen outcomes were considered similarly important by student

Conference Session

Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tata Serebryany, University of Washington; Jennafer Marsh, Brigham Young University; Hayden Scott West; Stacy K Firth, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

maintained a good median score. Learning gains in finalcontrol elements and overall curiosity about control did not differ significantly from other courseactivities.Unexpectedly, confidence in engaging with real-world control applications was notably lower,with a median Likert score of 3 (moderate gain), compared to scores of 5 (great gain) for pilotscale and 4 (good gain) for microcontroller experiments. This may reflect the complexity of thePAC interface or its divergence from traditional chemical engineering applications.Furthermore, gains in persistence in concept understanding and project completion were ratedsimilarly to other experimental activities, indicating good learning gains. These findings suggestthat, while students perceived more

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

/ system demonstrations, as well as active code toperform analytical calculations and simulate real-world experiences.The Methodology and Validated Application ExamplesIn our PBL library we follow an object-oriented design, therefore our architectureincludes case-based library programs that are self-contained, reusable objects built ofcomponents. Often these objects and components are text, high quality digital video,animation, 3DVR and animated 360 degree panoramas. They are open source, web-enabled, delivered on the web, or in some cases in CD-ROM, or DVD (to overcometransfer rate and in some countries expensive web-access bottlenecks) or fast companyintranets for continuous professional development purposes.The ways we present challenges are

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rambod Rayegan, Prairie View A&M University; Karla C. Lewis Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, SERVE Center

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

that, overall, student reported significant pre-and post-change on only 3 out of 10 items regarding their skills/abilities.IntroductionStudents’ disconnectedness to the presented contents in engineering courses is a challengingissue in engineering education. Even in technical elective classes which students shouldexperience practical aspects of their core classes, they cannot make a connection betweentheoretical materials presented during lectures and real world projects. Wlodkowski’s model ofeffective instruction [1] listed expertise of the presenters/instructors, relevance of content, choicein application, practice and reflection, and group work as motivating factors for adult learners.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Conference Session

Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

and drawings with something that comes much closer to the real world. By simulatingthe actual product that will be produced, countless mistakes are avoided and many improvementsmade. Time and expense have been reduced by reducing the number of physical prototypes thatmust be created in order to validate a product design in the physical world.” 3Computer simulation is one of the principle applications within the DM realm. The Society ofManufacturing Engineers (SME) has created a technical group to provide reference informationand networking opportunities within this field. This group has designated four areas of computersimulation related to manufacturing operations: 4 1. Virtual product design 2. Physical prototype validation 3

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Design and Design Chanllenges

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

water, and advancepersonalized learning. Engineering education literature has shown that exposure to real worldproblems and applications in society increases students’ interest and learning5. The NAE GrandChallenges provide a diverse set of real world engineering problems that can be used in coursesto provide students with these contextual learning opportunities. Several institutions haveincorporated the NAE Grand Challenges into courses throughout the engineering curriculum inorder to provide context for the technical content5-8 or to introduce the engineering professionand disciplines9-11. Many institutions have also established co-curricular programs such as theGrand Challenge Scholars Program which aims to educate the next generation of

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

the application of design principles in a real-world context. Students are expected to integrate theoretical knowledge from material testing and manufacturing processes into the creation of a functional engineering component – the axle shaft.Connection to ABET Student Learning Outcomes:1. ABET Outcome 1: The project aligns with ABET Outcome 1 (An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems) by presenting students with a multifaceted design challenge that necessitates problem identification, formulation, and solution.2. ABET Outcome 2: (An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sophia Koop; Thomas Omwando, Simpson University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

engineering students feel underprepared when going into the workforce, due to a lack ofreal-world application of the college curriculum and the lack of necessary skills to confidentlymake engineering and business decisions [1-3]. Consequently, the transition between college andone’s first job can be difficult for many graduates [4]. This causes many to seek jobs outside ofthe engineering profession altogether; according to one study, only one-third of engineeringgraduates seek jobs in an engineering field [5]. Furthermore, a study by the Carnegie Foundationfound that engineering schools primarily focus on the acquisition of technical knowledge, leavinglittle attention to real-world application or preparing for employment [6].To combat this issue, the

Conference Session

Using Technology to Improve IE Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Hartman; Louis Plebani

assignmentwould include evaluation by their peers. After the due date, all students in the class were told toassess the games developed by their fellow students. They were required to submit an evaluationthat included an overall evaluation of the application and the results of their success in“breaking” (crashing) the application. Web Servers and Server Side Processing: There are many possibilities that could be used asexamples of web servers and server side processing. Because they are representative of thesetechnologies and also fairly ubiquitous in the real world, the course focused on the Apache Webserver and PHP server side scripting. Students were encouraged to install Apache with PHPcapability on the own computers so that they could develop

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cooper Vermeulen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

was developed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts andpractical applications in first-year engineering courses [1]. This challenge encourages students toengage with fundamental engineering principles, such as buoyancy and fluid dynamics, in ahighly interactive and collaborative manner. By introducing CAD modeling and 3D printing, theproject also provides students with exposure to modern design and manufacturing techniques,which are essential in contemporary engineering practice.This challenge was structured to promote creativity within the constraints of size and fabricationtime, mimicking real-world engineering scenarios where resources are limited. Students wereguided to think critically about design trade-offs, optimize their

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

projects can help local companies in their manufacturing endeavors.The usage of modeling and simulation becomes pivotal as production systems andproduct/service development become increasingly complex. Engineering technology studentsneed to be familiar with the simulation techniques in their field of study and more importantly,be able to conduct a simulation experiment and to derive applicable solutions. The latter can beachieved by having students work on a group project, which also addresses ABET’saccreditation criteria on promoting students teamwork and communication skills.The feedback provided by the students and the company at the end of the semester wereencouraging and promising. Students mentioned that by doing real world projects they

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

. Problem-cellular, Bluetooth, wireless fidelity [Wi-Fi], or multiple other Based Learning (PBL) is a technique offered used to solvenetworks using various other protocols. An increased more technically complex challenges [5]. This approach isemphasis on real-world applications and collaboration with more focused and better suited for a collaborative or groupindustry partners allows a more tailored engineering learning approach, with opportunities to engage in critical thinking.experience [4]. Students can now interact with real-world lab There is a significant greater time investment required forequipment from remote location via cloud-based platforms PBL. This methodology can be less intensive at

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lakshmi Aishwarya Malladi; Navarun Gupta; Ahmed El-Sayed; Xingguo Xiong

Mechanisms and VGG16." Neural Networks Journal, 2023.Nevertheless, issues including computing cost, datasetlimitations, and real-world applications must be resolved forgreater. .Future research should concentrate on enhancing the model foredge computing to allow real-time monitoring in resource-constrained contexts utilizing lightweight architectures such asMobileNet or Efficient Net. The integration of IoT sensors,drones, and cloud-based AI algorithms might establish anautomated and scalable early warning system. Furthermore,augmenting the dataset with real-time satellite imagery andsynthetic data would enhance model robustness andgeneralization across various terrains and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Teresa Genevieve Wojcik, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

.” 7Another way in which students differentiated courses in the minor from technical classes in theirmajors is that the minor courses provided more opportunities for authentic application ofconcepts. One student described the difference in this way: “…you’re never really given the opportunity in these [technical] classes to think about applications you can use them for. You might learn applications in the textbook, but you’re not actually taking the time to think, “What could I make with this? What could I take these skills and use…to improve the existing society?”This student implies that textbook problems are inadequate in their ability to connect students’classroom learning with real-world application, a limitation that

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas Doyle, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

organizing the course in Blackboard learning cellsIn the instructor’s opinion there were significant benefits in teaching the course in thefashion discussed above. The presentation sessions uniquely allowed for directinteraction; appreciation of the students’ interests, of their ability to relate concepts toengineering applications and to real world phenomena, of their skills in researching newmaterial and presenting it in front of the class. Here are some remarks we believe arepertinent to class performance: ≠ Students learned to appreciate the research and presentation efforts made by themselves and their colleagues. To some extent their appreciation of the presenter (clapping and encouragements) was influenced by the quality of