Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Coleman D. Floyd

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

bring together the different subjects and to relate classroomtheory to real world application. Four laboratory exercises develop the students’ understandingof the material, reinforce prerequisite knowledge, and develop hands-on skills. Good teachinginvolves more than communicating the content of one’s discipline; a good teacher also needsboth to motivate students to continue learning and to teach them the skills and strategies neededfor continued learning.Student teams of two were provided an Arduino microcontroller kit and various components toinclude basic sensors and actuators. Teams had to review lecture material, read componentspecification sheets and instructions, write program code to implement and calibrate thecomponents, and answer

Collection

2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia (UDC)

physical systems thatcouple the digital (cyber) systems with the physical world leading to the internet of things.Applications of CPS include new generation automotive systems, high confidence medicaldevices, avionics, smart power infrastructure, process control, distributed robotics, and others.All such systems exhibit stringent real-time and safety requirements: computation must progressin parallel with physical processes in the environment, and system disruption can lead tocatastrophic consequences. Compared to traditional embedded systems, the vision for CPS callsfor open, interconnected systems rather than closed, "black box" devices. the National Academyof Science has issued a report named,” A 21st Century Cyber-Physical Systems Education

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Systems in Practice

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines; Aubrey Wigner, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines; Chelsea Salinas, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

translation of the problem-in-the-world to a free-body diagram simplification. Itmight ask: How were the boundaries of the free body diagram chosen? In what social contextmight a student find this physical setup? What alternative arrangements or applications of forcemight matter for a given user or situation? And, most ambitiously, whether the conceptual tool ofa free-body diagram is the best or most appropriate tool to apply to make sense of the underlyingphysical problem in the world? These questions explore the problem-framing process.Engineering educators who are frustrated by the near-exclusive technical focus of engineering“problem solving” identity formation often point to the complexities of real-world engineeringpractice and the need to

Conference Session

Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Woongbin Park, Purdue University at West Lafayette at West Lafayette; Abigail Erskine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Knic Austin Royer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hui-Hui Wang

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

education.Research BackgroundiSTEM rubricIntegrated STEM (iSTEM) education is a transformative pedagogical approach designed to equipstudents with the interdisciplinary skills necessary to address 21st-century challenges (Moore etal., 2021). By bridging the traditionally separate disciplines of science, technology, engineering,and mathematics, iSTEM education promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the abilityto connect theoretical concepts with real-world applications (Stohlmann et al., 2012). Despite itspotential, iSTEM education faces significant challenges in implementation. Such challengesinclude aligning the new iSTEM curriculum with well-established standards such as the CCSSMand NGSS and addressing the shortage of teachers proficient in

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

). Table 3: Content Analysis of the Value of Experiences (Prompt 1) % of % of Category Description Interviewees Groups (Interviews) (Written) Application or connection of theory, concepts, and content to real-world problems;APPL CONN enhanced understanding of bioengineering 62% 86% theory, concepts, or content (including through application) Programming, coding, or debugging,PROG

Conference Session

Instrumentation in the Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Swaminadham Midturi

. Present Instructional Methods and Need for Change Many institutions offer courses in instrumentation, but their design seems to followtwo separate tracks: 1) The course for electronics/electrical engineering is often designedto emphasize signal conditioning, programming, and instrument control. These studentshave no opportunity to appreciate real world applications in mechanical instrumentationand lack broad perspective of the importance of instrumentation applications. The scopeof these courses is often narrow. 2) Courses intended for non-electrical studentsemphasize transducers and applications in mechanical industries and emphasize oldertechnology. Analog instrumentation has a larger share of the course coverage. Newdevelopments

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Szmerekovsky, AFIT; Brian Self, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

. Preflights have motivated me to read the textbook before class. 2. Prelights have helped me to identify key concepts for the lesson. 3. I learned more during class time because I completed the Preflight before class. 4. The Preflights made me consider real world applications of Mechanics. 5. I like the way the professor uses the Preflights to generate discussion in the classroom. 6. The course should use more Preflights the next time it is offered.Two disgruntled students who scored every question with a rating of 1 were deleted from thedata, and the average scores for the Dynamics and the Mechanics of Materials (labeled “StrMatls”) courses are shown in Figure 3. 5 4

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katrina Neville, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Ian Burnett, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

risk of not being able to engage in course-workmaterial and can feel isolated1.Since its inception in 2003 Second Life (SL) has been considered as a potential aid in solvingsome of the problems associated with distance learning. SL is a virtual world consisting of a 3-dimensional environment with most of its environment and objects primarily designed andcreated by its users (also known as residents). Each resident in SL creates their own avatar whenthey sign up, these avatars are virtual representations of the resident and can be anything from anaccurate reproduction of their real world appearance to fantasy creatures and 'furries' (animalavatars)2.The appeal of Second Life in the area of distance education stems from several factors. Firstly

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shichao Liu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yichen Li, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Soroush Farzin

studyAbstractAs a highly interdisciplinary industry, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) requireeffective and seamless collaboration to deliver projects timely and with high quality. To betterprepare students with the demanding cooperative skill, collaborative learning has always been anintegral part of the education of undergraduate students. Augmented reality (AR) technology hasmatured rapidly in recent years and has been widely used in various fields such as medical,manufacturing, entertainment, and education. The seamless combination of the real world andvirtual environment is one of the most important characteristics of AR technology [1]. In thisstudy, we utilized this characteristic to develop a multi-user design application in

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Cheryl A. Hilman; Bruce R. Dewey; Jerry Hamann

Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2392, CD-ROM, Washington, D.C., June 1996.[2] M. A. Palmer, J. B. Hudson, C. T. Moynihan and G. E. Wnek, “Using the Internet as a Teaching Aid,” 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2520, CD-ROM, Washington, D.C., June 1996.[3] M. Bartz, “The Electronic Classroom Via the World Wide Web,” 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2632, CD-ROM, Washington, D.C., June 1996.[4] S. K. Starrett, “A Beginner's Approach to Teaching with the Internet,” 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2632, CD-ROM, Washington, D.C., June 1996.[5] P. Penfield, Jr. and R. C. Larson, “Education Via Advanced Technologies,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Special Issue on the Application of

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Daniel Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael D. Cook, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Motion Control Laboratory Focusing on Control Design and Fluid Power EducationAbstractThis paper presents the development of a Motion Control Laboratory in the department ofMechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The main objectives ofthe lab are to 1) Prepare students to work in real-world motion control applications by providingstudents with hands-on experiences to better understand control system design ideas andconcepts, 2) Expose students to electromechanical and fluid power hardware, and 3) Educatestudents about the benefits and capabilities of fluid power and electromechanical actuation.Students analyze systems in both open-loop and closed-loop operation, implement simulationsvalidated by

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin; Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at Austin; Hansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

adaptability. These experiences bridge the gap between academic learning andprofessional application, fostering a sense of confidence and readiness in students. The emphasison experimental learning is echoed in Garcia et al. (2024), where they examined whetherinclusive design instruction translates into real-world practice. The findings here suggest thatwhile students can develop awareness, they do require opportunities and mentorship that arestructured to apply inclusive principles in a meaningful way. By centering this semester-longreal-world project, our course operationalizes this bridge through guiding students beyondawareness and into action. This reinforces the importance of user involvement and authenticity ininclusive technology development

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University; Mohammed Abouheaf, Bowling Green State University; MD ZAHABUL ISLAM, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Mayyas, Bowling Green State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

andautomation plays a key role in this shift, providing students with real-world applications of thetheories they learn in classrooms [2]. This paper highlights five unique projects that exemplifythis integration, showcasing diverse strategies and approaches to incorporating robotics andautomation in education.Moreover, this paper emphasizes the critical role of educators in this transformative process.Educators are not just implementers of the curriculum; they are also developers and innovators,playing an active role in shaping the future of STEM education [3]. The projects discussed in thispaper underscore the importance of providing educators with the necessary tools, resources, andtraining to effectively integrate robotics and automation into their

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina; Lee J. Gatton, Gatton Research and Development; Beverly Gatton, Fidelity Information Services

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. While experts agree thatundergraduate research should be incorporated into the curriculum because it enhances studentengagement, recruitment and retention, there is a difference of opinion as to whether anundergraduate research (UR) project should be conceived by student-faculty interest with somereal-world application in mind, or be driven by a real-world need from the start2. The fact thatthere is a need to fund UR projects some way in order to obtain necessary equipment, buy outfaculty time, and support undergraduates who participate -- make real-world drivers particularlycompelling.This paper is a documentation of efforts to build a research infrastructure for UR in anengineering technology department within the broad field of healthcare

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

software Page 26.582.10  Effectiveness of simulation software on articulation of new concepts 3. Focus Group Interview An open-ended interview was conducted to acquire data that might not have beencollected earlier in the individual interview. A focus group interview approach was adopted tosolicit opinions and attitudes toward the use of simulation and the feasibility/practicability ofsimulation as a useful tool for real world application. Ten students volunteered from theparticipating class for interviews. Interviews were conducted by audio taping, oral questions andfield notes. Confidentiality of participants was maintained and

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Hawks, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

project. This project was Leadership Alumni motivated by the potential to learn how alumni view and utilize "street smarts" practically, offering guidance to current students for bridging academic knowledge with real-world challenges. Objectives

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Prawat Nagvajara

Session 2532 Virtual Experiments for Digital Controller Design Projects Prawat Nagvajara Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Drexel UniversityAbstractWe are developing a set of software applications that simulate and animate physical systemssuch as traffic at an intersection, and monorail and elevator systems. We call the softwareapplications “virtual experiments,” and use them to teach digital controller design. Thesesoftware applications run on a PC or a Macintosh to provide real-time

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

Great Problems Seminars: A New First-Year Foundation at WPI Arthur Heinricher1, Brian Savilonis2, David Spanagel3, Robert Traver4, Kristin Wobbe5AbstractThe Great Problems Seminars are a new program designed to engage Worcester PolytechnicInstitute’s first-year students with current events, societal problems, and human needs. Eachseminar starts with an important global problem and helps students to find a place where they canmake real progress, no matter how small, in solving the problem.Four WPI faculty representing Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Humanities developedand delivered two Great Problems Seminars in 2007. Feed the World

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

Great Problems Seminars: A New First-Year Foundation at WPI Arthur Heinricher1, Brian Savilonis2, David Spanagel3, Robert Traver4, Kristin Wobbe5AbstractThe Great Problems Seminars are a new program designed to engage Worcester PolytechnicInstitute’s first-year students with current events, societal problems, and human needs. Eachseminar starts with an important global problem and helps students to find a place where they canmake real progress, no matter how small, in solving the problem.Four WPI faculty representing Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Humanities developedand delivered two Great Problems Seminars in 2007. Feed the World

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

Great Problems Seminars: A New First-Year Foundation at WPI Arthur Heinricher1, Brian Savilonis2, David Spanagel3, Robert Traver4, Kristin Wobbe5AbstractThe Great Problems Seminars are a new program designed to engage Worcester PolytechnicInstitute’s first-year students with current events, societal problems, and human needs. Eachseminar starts with an important global problem and helps students to find a place where they canmake real progress, no matter how small, in solving the problem.Four WPI faculty representing Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Humanities developedand delivered two Great Problems Seminars in 2007. Feed the World

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R Harriger, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Arjun Shakdher, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

NSF-funded program called TECHFIT, focussed on Computational Thinking. His interest lies in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Machine Learning, Network/Cyber Security, Analytics, Data Science and IT Project Management. He has previously worked as a Software Development Engineer at Ericsson and is an incoming Cloud Engineer at Amazon (2019). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Expanding Program Reach through WineAbstractWith the increase in popularity of operating systems like macOS and Chrome OS, creatingnon-mobile applications that run cross-platform is becoming a challenge for developers allover the world [1]. It is costly to create non-Windows versions of

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

transform static 2D drawings into dynamic ARexperiences, enabling users to engage with detailed 3D representations directly overlayed onphysical drawings.In the Vuforia engine, each 2D drawing was designated as an image target, enabling theapplication to recognize and track these drawings in real-world environments. By using physical2D drawings as markers, the application allows users to intuitively access and interact with 3Dmodels within the AR environment. This setup provides a seamless user experience, as users cansimply point their device at a drawing, which then serves as a reference point, to explore andmanipulate the 3D rebar model with ease. This interactivity improves both usability and learningeffectiveness, as users can view the

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Consuelo Waight, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

• Programmable System on Chip (PSoC) Based Wireless Smart Sensor Nodes – in this project, students: (1) Become familiar with the principles and technology of PSoC and other similar state-of-the art technology products: (2) Build and demonstrate a prototype software defined or smart sensor system that acquires data, then using a communication system to send data to a host at high speed based on "intelligent" decisions; and (3) Have the opportunity to get real world experience as they develop new and novel ways to utilize the PSoC device in sensor applications.• Health Management System Using Wireless Sensor Networks - Students were involved in the research in digital interface design between the sensor and equipment being

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

-100, excellent) and B (80 -89, good) due to the assignment being to gauge their basic understandingand application of examples related to ML. Most of them were able to complete the assignmentsuccessfully. A few students failed to submit the completed assignments.Figure 2 shows the boxplot of the instructor’s evaluation of the student projects and homework assignmentsfor MENG 5330. The students did consistently well for a specific given problem from an assignment titledHW5 Empirical Modeling Problems by achieving a grade of A on average. However, the students did notperform as well for the project where they had to incorporate into a real-world problem. This seems to bechallenging for them. However, there was one set of students who did an

Conference Session

Software Engineering Teaching Methods and Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Zhao, Mercer University; Laurie White, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

/system. Workshops are more application-orientedand concern about how the skills fit in a well-defined context, whereas labs are usually targetedon building basics skills to solve an individual problem. The level of detail may also be differentas required by the two formats.High-Level DescriptionThe selection of a case study that fits the needs for such a series of workshop is then the mostimportant decision to make. An ideal case study will be a meaningful application in the real-world, which usually allows for using technologies such as GUI, client-server, multi-threading,and database. But the scope and complexity should be limited to fit in a classroom setting: Nocomplicated business logic should be pursued. The application can be built using

Conference Session

Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Yung, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

education [3], [4]. Additionally, incidental learning, which occurs naturally duringenjoyable and engaging activities, has been shown to foster curiosity and build foundationalknowledge among students who might otherwise disengage from STEM subjects [5]. Theseapproaches, when combined with culturally relevant and community-driven initiatives, can playa pivotal role in bridging educational gaps.The “United We End Racism” STEM Fair exemplifies how community-centered events canintegrate engineering education with themes of social justice to create impactful learningexperiences. Through duck-themed activities, the fair connects abstract engineering principles totangible, real-world applications, making STEM both accessible and meaningful. For instance

Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Leslie Sena, Bethune Cookman College; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; David Bethelmy, Bethune Cookman College

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

purpose of the modules is to introducemathematical concepts through modeling real-world applications and is intended to develop thestudents’ ability to generalize a concept and to work with models of varying abstraction. Theauthors represent an interdisciplinary team contributing expertise from the fields of mathematics,computational science, and teacher education.IntroductionPostmodern technology is characterized by great complexity and demands tremendous modelingand abstraction capabilities. For students to be successful in most engineering program, theyshould be able to apply the mathematics to model this complexity1,2. Problem-solvingexperiences have been advocated for decades in numerous textbooks, reference articles, andteaching

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell J. Deaton; Michael J. Bartz

evaluate the electronic teams’ products, as well as real vendors’, on price and performance for incorporation in their systems. Different DSP teams had to design their systems to meet specific performance and price criteria for different applications. The electronics teams did sales presentations to the DSP teams, and designed their products to meet the DSP team specifications. The student teams were rated competitively based upon the demonstration of professional skills, such as oral presentation and written specifications, and product performance and price.Introduction While recognizing the need for instruction and practice in the formal techniques of electricalengineering, students often express a need for skills

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

mechanical engineering within the "Design of Machinery" course. In the study,students were engaged in projects that involve designing and prototyping mechanisms to becompleted within a single classroom session or an hour. The paper introduces the methodologyand showcases students' feedback regarding this engaging and impactful learning experience,enhancing both technical knowledge and student connection.KeywordsEntrepreneurial mindset (EM), Mechanism Design, Project-based learning, Team-based learning,PrototypingIntroductionEngineering education is transforming to provide students with the skills that are applicable anduseful in the real world. However, there is often a disconnect between the theoretical knowledgetaught in classrooms and the

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Bushra Rayyan Qadri; Arthur McAdams; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney; Ali Baker

] called it The Battle for the Soul ofeach of these five courses, students in different American Business, where he referred to the financialdisciplines and backgrounds work together on team projects executives as “bean counters” and referred to the engineers asrelated to course material. These multidisciplinary teams “car guys” [4]. In this comparison, he makes the distinctionexperience real-world between those who value profits and cost cutting with those who prioritize design and innovation. The result was a big loss