Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University - Dwight Look College of Engineering; Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Bridge: Linking Engineeringand Society, two papers highlighted the need to bring experiential learning opportunities toengineering education. Ambrose stated “experiential learning opportunities prompt learningwhen students are put in unfamiliar situations for which they are not prepared and yet must act inorder to get a job done.” [1]. Further, Stephens highlighted the need for diverse skills by stating“Today’s engineers need to be not only technically strong but also creative and able to work wellin teams, communicate effectively, and create products that are useful in the “real world””. [2].In addition, research conducted in two Intensive Innovation Experiences, called Aggies Invent,indicates that over 90% of the student participants agree or

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael Cassidy

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

electronic key velocity sensing and soundreproduction system was designed and developed.The significance of the methodology to be applied in this capstone course project is to combinetheory and practice to prepare the students to become better problem solvers and obtain practicalsolutions to real life/simulated problems using a project based approach. Students in theMechanical, Electrical, and Industrial fields along with many others can learn many new skillsfrom multi-disciplinary projects such as the design and development of a musical instrument.Such projects show students how to use different types of technology, and demonstrate howadvanced technology can be used in an innovative application. Over the past few years manysenior design projects in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Huihui Qi, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, where collaborators, mentors, advisors, and others can befound. The goal will be to integrate the maker approach into freshman engineering curriculum,to emphasize the multi-disciplinary nature of real-world engineering projects. Students will getan idea of what it is like to work on a project that has elements from multiple disciplines andwitness first-hand what knowledge they lack as they first attempt a project that they are notequipped to solve. Then, in the Maker Style, the students will be motivated to “seek” theknowledge that they lack. After learning various topics such as programming and ComputerAided Design (CAD), the students will be better equipped to make a second attempt on theproject. In doing this, they will have the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

conceptstold in a logical narrative that highlights the most important concepts.9,11 An effective video isbroken into segments to organize material in an understandable format. Spoken word, pictures,and text should be combined to convey more than each could alone; in particular, the use of areal person in the video makes it easier for students to pay attention.9,11 These techniques shouldall be used to create effective videos.The assessment of flipped classroom videos usually comes from post-quizzes or surveys aboutthe course. When including a quiz at the end of the video it is common to focus only oncomprehension, not application.1 The videos can be offered within the multimedia video or as agraded assessment online.7 Many investigations have created

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Tia Navelene Barnes, University of Delaware; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

3.79 (0.79) 3.94 (0.78) 3.59 (0.77) 0.35 (0.007)- Engineering ability 3.73 (0.87) 3.97 (0.81) 3.39 (0.85) 0.59 (0.001)- Overall academic abilities 3.88 (0.75)- Ability to apply math and science principles in solving real world problems 3.82 (0.85) 4.00 (0.83) 3.57 (0.83) 0.44 (0.001)Family SupportsHow often in your day-to-day life at [college] do you think about your financial circumstances? [5] Very often, [4] Often, [3

Conference Session

Integrating Experiential Learning into the Curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha M. Snyder, Nova Southeastern University; Manuel Salinas, Nova Southeastern University; Molly J. Scanlon, Nova Southeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

course is one waystudents could earn a unit toward their six-unit ExEL requirement.Experiential CourseworkExperiential coursework is coursework that encourages students to engage in active learning bypresenting them with situational and real-world context. To be considered an ExEL qualifiedcourse, the faculty member who teaches the course must complete an ExEL qualification form,have it approved by their department chair and dean and submit it for review by the EELACcurriculum committee. The ExEL qualification form was developed by EELAC and is based onthe National Society of Experiential Education’s (NSEE) Eight Principles of Good Practice forAll Experiential Learning Activities [6].The Case of GENG1012: Engineering GraphicsThe first author is

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Doreen Aveni, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

of belonging, self-efficacy). By providing studentswith honors level academic coursework, coupled with real world skills development, such asresearch and design projects, and practical leadership experiences, WISE Honors will positionstudents to become effective agents in science and engineering communities. Future researchwill explore longitudinal impacts of program participation, and how students might be betterprepared to balance the demands of their personal and professional lives.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1647405. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the

Collection

2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Ali Ansari; Nasser Ghariban; Pamela Leigh-Mack

]. Manufacturing was an important base of the Americaneconomy beginning with the days of the Industrial Revolution. The United States served as theleading manufacturer in the world for years through strong investment in innovation andentrepreneurship. However, that commitment waned over many years. Today, there is a need toreinvest in manufacturing. This nation’s ability to reassert itself as the world’s leader in thissector is threatened by high operating costs, consequently providing a competitive edge for othercountries [2]. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation as a means of reducing costthrough higher production rates, quality, and safety. The concepts of Smart Factory, Digital Proceedings of the 2018, Conference for

Conference Session

Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cara N. Morton P.E, Washington State University; Anna Karin Roo, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Communication, 23(3), 312-337. doi: 10.1177/0741088311410183Robinson, T.A., Calvo-Amodio, J., Parmigiani, J.P. & Burton, V. T. (2015). International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(6B), 1902-1923.Tardy, C. (2009). Building genre knowledge (Second Language Writing). West Lafayette, Indiana: Parlor Press.Wiebel, J. C. & Silva, V. T. (2018). Why we say it like that: Making rhetorical practices explicit for students in disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses. College Teaching, 66(1), 24-30, doi: 10.1080/87567555.2017.1385589Wiggins, G. (2009). Real-world writing: Making purpose and audience matter. The English Journal, 98(5). 29-37.Winsor, D. (1996). Writing like an engineer: A rhetorical education. Manwah, N.J

Conference Session

2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Littrell, Tennessee Tech University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Ed Tackett, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College

because I never did anything like that.· I liked the instructors and the participants. I like getting a 3-D printer and learning how to use it. Ilike getting insight into the real world and how the 3-D printer is being used in industry.· I loved the mini presentations on current trends in additive manufacture. I learned a lot aboutcurrent trends that I can share with my students. This was truly wonderful.· What I appreciated most about this workshop (other than getting a FREE 3D printer for ourschool!) was the realization that so much is possible with this type of equipment, and with equipmentthat is not completely out of reach financially when it comes to initial cost or consumables cost. Withthe software that is available free to educational

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics Through Experimentation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

… It goes to show why quality is so important when laying these laminates.  Being able to layup these materials with the differing layer angles really gave me a better understanding of how exactly these laminates are made in real world applications.  At the beginning of this class when you showed us the small piece of laminate, like the ones we tested in lab, and said that it could hold a pick-up truck I honestly did not believe you. I thought it was impossible, but now after learning the mathematics behind the calculations and witnessing it firsthand I was blown away and proved to be completely wrong. I really wish we could have performed more labs during this class and feel as if they would

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

locations and, by Hooke’s law, reduces the strain. A number ofauthors use this heuristic approach, a typical example is Holtzapple and Reece.21Students have now acquired an intuitive and visual understanding of the I-beam as animportant mechanical design element. There is little possibility that this explanation canbe misunderstood. A foundation of accurate prior knowledge has been established forlater study at a more advanced level. They can also now do basic I-beam design problemsusing algebraic equations.Understanding and using the I-beam mechanical design sub-function provides the senseof empowerment and connection to the “real world” that engineering majors are seekingfrom their education. The I-beam is a familiar, easily recognized mechanical

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Kasarda, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brenda Brand, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Collver, Montgomery County Public Schools; Gabriel Goldman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

which supports self-efficacy to foster technological literacy inboth the high-school and undergraduate students. This approach is also preparing engineeringundergraduates for success in professional practice as well as facilitating future successfuloutreach and mentoring strategies for these students to further technological literacy in futuregenerations.IntroductionIn the ITEA Standards of Technological Literacy, the author’s [3] state that “…One of the greatbenefits of learning about technology is also learning to do technology, that is, to carry out in thelaboratory-classroom many of the processes that underlie the development of technology in thereal world…” The partnership program described here accomplishes this concurrently for high

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mileta Tomovic, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

of linguistic diversity of nonverbal dimension of communicating across cultures,and communication over the Internet. International internships and exchange programs couldhelp students immensely to build up those skills. It is also necessary to understand differentleadership strategies for organizations engaged in international business, coordination betweendifferent time zones, and working around the clock. Communication in such an environmentneeds the usage of tools such as instant messaging, electronic meeting systems, collaborationproduct suites, web-based project, desktop conferencing/real-time conferencing, e-learningtechnologies, and voice over internet protocol, podcasting, etc.C4. 0. Written and Oral communication/listening C4. 0

Conference Session

Utilizing On-Line Technology in Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Richards, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

be solved, not preconceivedsolutions.Each team must then develop a Mission Statement and Project Schedule (a Gantt chart).During the semester, each team develops a series of design concepts to solve theirproblem, generates many alternatives, assesses customer needs (often using surveysand/or observational techniques), selects a final design, builds a prototype, generates abill of materials and manufacturing plan, conducts a financial analysis, analyzes thecompetition, formulates a business plan and marketing strategy, conducts patent searchesand prepares a patent application, and makes several formal presentations about theirproduct.This is not a lecture class. We have some lecture/discussion sessions and guest speakerson patents

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Robert Chalou, Michigan State University; Clark Radcliffe, Michigan State University; Gaile Griffore, Michigan State University

Department of Mechanical Engineeringbelieves that the sooner problem solving can be introduced to students, the stronger theireducational experience and problem solving abilities will be. Two new courses are beingdeveloped at the freshman level to facilitate this education. This year ROSES students have theunique opportunity to take these two new courses: ME 101 Creative Engineering Solutions I ME 102 Creative Engineering Solutions IIIn both of theses courses students will learn about the practice and disciplines of mechanicalengineering. Problem solving techniques will be introduced that will use hands-on experiences,calculation experiences, and computer experiences to solve many real world

Conference Session

Virtual and Distance Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhanping You, Michigan Technological University; Qingli Dai, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Mixture Measurement (GPa) d) Complex Moduli Predictions (GPa) Figure 3: DE Model of a piece concrete pavement surfaceThe future work will be extended to study the pavement performance based uponcomplicate modeling procedure. The users will be able to use the World Wide Web toconduct their tests. At this time, several graduate students already used this system toconduct different tests such as compression test of specimen, pavement layers responsemeasurement, and fracture analysis.Application of the Virtual Laboratory in Graduate Student ProjectsThe Authors have introduced the application of the virtual laboratory in graduate studentprojects at Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Douglas, Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering. The curriculum consists of (1) a course text, (2)integrated laboratory exercises with real-time signal processing hardware, (3) summerteacher training institutes, and (4) a web community portal for information sharing(www.infinity-project.org). Started in 1999, the Infinity Project is in over 150 highschools across twenty-five states and is garnering some interest in other countries acrossthe world as an innovative educational intervention to promote and increase awareness ofengineering and technology education in young people today.While careful assessment and tracking of pre-college student populations on a large scaleis challenging – see the comments in Section 4 of this paper – the Infinity Project attractsboth students and teachers

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristine R. Csavina, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

in the semesterleads into the two main deliverables for the first semester – a team portfolio of all workaccomplished (up to the point of selection of a lead design solution strategy) along with a teamposter presentation (open to the program faculty and staff). Learning outcomes for this courseinclude those focused on application of technical and engineering design skills andprofessionalism, and also refinement and demonstration of effective communication skills viadesign documentation and presentations. In the second semester of bioengineering senior design,teams carry their work forwards through engineering analysis, prototyping, and testing withmultiple design reviews. Ethical considerations including risk-benefit, human factors

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

above are regularly used in two courses: MEEN 4313 Design ofThermal Systems, and MEEN 4333/MEEN 5316 Energy Engineering. More information on bothclasses can be found in earlier papers12, 13 by the author. MEEN 4313 is a required course forsenior undergraduate students and a Capstone design course for the thermal stem of mechanicalengineering curriculum at Lamar University. The students are required to complete a designproject that requires designing a component of a thermal system such as a heat exchanger, or anevaporator or a complete thermal system. A life cycle analysis of the component or the system isrequired as part of the design process. These case studies serve as examples for students inconducting an economic analysis of a real-world

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norm Clark, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

 Communication and feedback from instructors and industry representatives was not sufficient to answer their questions in a timely manner.Course Changes for Spring 2012In today’s dynamic business environment understanding a concept with limited knowledge ofhow the concept can be applied in real world situations is not sufficient. Understanding ofconcepts must be sufficient that tools and knowledge can be applied in varied and practicalsituations (Grabinger and Rich, 1995). This concept of active learning loses its effectivenesswhen assignments and expectations of students and industry representatives are unclear. Lesstime is focused on understanding concepts and the practical applications of these concepts due tothe time spent trying to understand

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

manufacturing experience, including lean implementation and training and development. He has developed programs and taught in a community college for several years. He has served as an examiner for several Baldrige based quality award processes, including The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and state awards in North Carolina and Georgia. His research and con- sulting interests include the improvement of organizational performance through quality initiatives such as the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Process, Six Sigma, Lean, etc., and the application of these initiatives to education, manufacturing, services and healthcare

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Bugra Koku; Ali Sekmen; Ismail Fidan

Engineering Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN AbstractSenior and Capstone Design Project courses are widely adapted in engineering and computerscience curricula to prepare students for the industry and give them the opportunity to work inreal-world projects. One of the motivations behind offering such courses is to satisfy the ABETcriteria emphasizing the importance of functioning in multi-disciplinary teams. Senior projectcourses in computer science/engineering are usually designed to be one or two semester-long andthey traditionally involve large-scale software systems development. There is also a tendency toassign

Conference Session

Engineering / Education Collaborations

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Shooter; Micheal Hanyak; Matt Higgins; Marie Wagner; Ed Mastascusa; Dan Hyde; Brian Hoyt; Bill Snyder; Michael Prince

inengineering education by integrating instructional design techniques, transforming theclassroom into a cooperative learning environment, and incorporating the use ofinformation technology in the teaching/learning process. One of the major outcomes ofthat work is a conceptual framework for assisting faculty in transitioning from moretraditional instructional modes to more collaborative modes of instruction. Drawingheavily on a typical engineering process, this framework maps concepts readilyunderstood in the engineering design world to the development of instructionalexperiences. This paper outlines that framework and discusses our efforts to export thisframework to faculty beyond Bucknell through a pair of national workshops conductedlast summer

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

. This will inspire students and help them comprehend and respond todiverse and fast changing knowledge and technologies in Aerospace domain. This initiative is in-line with the development of a new Aerospace engineering program at Southern PolytechnicState University. The research skills obtained by undergraduate students in their early educationcareers are an important learning experience. Special emphasis is put on design, practice,integration, and application of the scientific and technical knowledge learned from the classroomthrough various activities. The topic chosen for research is rather simple yet important tounderstand. It has real world applications. It provides analytical and experimental knowledge andskills to the students involved

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin William Knecht, South Texas College; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert D. Wrinkle, Center for Survey Research

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

displacementsand velocities also.Whenever possible the problem is presented as a real-world-inspired challenge. The challengeused for the pulley module is “You stalled your prize 6500 lb, heavy-duty, 4x4 in a creek bed at the bottom of an embankment about 15 ft away – 9 ft down and 12 ft over (refer to Figure 3). The engine will not turn over because the ignition circuit was damaged when it got wet. Unfortunately the only winch available is attached to your friend’s ATV. It is only rated at a maximum 1750 lbs and operates with a constant line speed of 15 feet per minute (FPM). However, it has plenty of cable (200 ft), and you have access to a winch kit with one heavy-duty pulley block (rated at 10,000 lbs), two light duty pulley blocks

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt A. Thoroughman Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis; Ranjan Patrick Khan, Washington University, St. Louis; Haoxin Sun, Washington University, St. Louis; Patricia L. Widder, Washington University, St. Louis

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

lead author Page 25.816.2has identified four central competencies to be built across the BME curriculum. All studentsbuild foundation in core disciplines, but atop that foundation students integrate acrossdisciplines, innovate new ideas to real world problems, and disseminate their work to theircommunities and stakeholders. We will assay how students demonstrate these competencies inCLs.Overall Goals of Quantitative Physiology IOne of the major goals of Quantitative Physiology is to integrate previously learned concepts inmath, physical science, biology, and engineering into a rigorous investigation of the quantitativefoundations of physiology

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly L. Lundstrom, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

outreach programat the University of Colorado at Boulder that was initiated in the fall of 19991. One attribute of asuccessful outreach program is hosting summer workshops for teachers that are centered on pre-engineering concepts through the use of hands-on experiments and demonstrations that provideteachers with applicable curriculum and lessons7. Using this attribute, our outreach programprovides a two-week summer workshop for participating elementary school teachers thataddresses elementary mathematics and science through its applications to engineering concepts.Another attribute of a successful outreach program is pairing graduate students at universitieswith pre-college schools, where graduate students become an active and real life role

Conference Session

Embedded Control and Instrumentation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

whirring of the pump, the decisive thump of the solenoid valvesopening and closing, and the physical size of the process trainer added a real-world industrialfeel to the project. All members of the teams were actively engaged and involved in thedebugging of their system’s hardware and software.AcknowledgementsThe author wishes to thank the electrical engineering laboratory supervisor, Mr. Jeff Wike, forhis help with design ideas and the fabrication of the interface units.References1. Lodge, K., “The programming of a micro-controller as the laboratory component in process control for undergraduates in chemical engineering,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2006.2. Rehg

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

again. Other comments such as “The overallmaterial was interesting as I could relate it to previous work experience”, “Overall, I feel thiswas a very informative course full of applicable knowledge”, and “This class is needed! Most co-op jobs revolve around this class!” indicate that the students understood that the materialpresented was relevant to real world problems. Overall, the students were positive about theclass and thought that they had gained useful knowledge and skills from the course. Page 25.1020.7AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0448740. Portions of this