Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hata, Portland Community College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

addressed in developing andimplementing a curriculum in nanotechnology. The list of issues is as follows: • Preparing faculty to teach in a broad based technology that is still evolving. • Industry involvement and practical experience for faculty. 1) The interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology curriculum. 2) Arranging access to laboratory facilities. 3) Need to focus on a specific aspect of nanotechnology. 4) Outreach programs. 5) Co-op and internship arrangements aimed at real world experience for students. 6) Developing partnerships with education, industry, and government. 7) Securing resources to develop curriculum, faculty, laboratories, and appropriate technical supportFroyd, Creasy, Karaman, Teizer, and Caso [2

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiong Zhang, Michigan Technological University; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

to introduce sustainability into their fundamentals discussions;3. implementing identical “Green Engineering” courses at partner universities simultaneously;4. implementing educational innovations in the form of student-to-student networks between partner universities for conducting team-based, inter-university campus sustainability projects and international design experience;5. developing faculty expertise by disseminating learning materials and practices (the textbook, drop-in modules, green engineering courses, and team-based projects implemented at partner universities) through faculty workshops and related activities will be similar to those used in student courses, an example of faculty-to-faculty networks; and6

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Alison K. Polasik, Campbell University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

-basedassignments, peer instruction, and a symposium-style poster presentation for the final project.Learning outcomes for the course include the technical Materials Science and Processingknowledge as well as writing laboratory and research reports, developing experimentalprocedures, and gathering data to form conclusions. Using the ICAP framework developed byChi & Wylie, many of the course activities are designed to fall within the Constructive andInteractive modes of engagement.BackgroundThe Interactive>Constructive>Active>Passive (ICAP) framework can be used as a lens tounderstand how various aspects of a course engage students and contribute to cognitiveengagement and learning. ICAP is a way to further define the broader area of “active

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Rae Papich; Christian James Kennett, Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

movements can be analyzed using low-cost digital cameras as well as a set of open-source free-ware software. Eliminating the issue thataccompanies cost, we developed a set of bioengineering laboratory experiments providingstudents with a full “hands on” experience on motion capture and data post processing.The project was divided in three modules. 1) Design of a camera-based setup and acquisition ofraster video data. 2) Extraction of limbs’ trajectories from raster images via free-ware software3) Processing of kinematic data as input for a refined musculo-skeletal model to calculatemuscles’ properties during the movement. We studied eating as one of the basic motionsnecessary for individuals to live independently and experience a sufficient quality

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James R. Etchison

laboratory. Although the EETprogram had used this basic curriculum structure for decades, it was becoming clear that theerosion of academic standards in the secondary education system was taking its toll on thefreshmen's ability to function adequately in an environment where grades were based ondemonstrated ability rather than effort, seat time, or extra credit assignments.At OIT, merely introducing a student to a topic is considered inadequate. We cover topicsthoroughly, and expect mastery of the topic by the student in return. This educational philosophydictates that students follow the rule of thumb of two hours of homework outside of class forevery hour in lecture, plus plenty of hands-on reinforcement in the laboratory. Employers valueour

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Weiss, David Heil & Associate, Inc.; David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

day Americans utilize a vast array of modern conveniences made possible by engineeringand public works, whether by turning on a light, washing a dish, or driving to work. However,citizens rarely have the opportunity to learn about or experience the fundamental science andengineering principles that orchestrate their daily lives. Although public works sites exist inalmost every community of the United States, few provide community members the opportunityto learn how STEM principles influence the design or daily operations of these sites.Historically speaking, the primary domain for STEM education has been formal educationinstitutions (e.i. schools and universities)2, but “learning is rapidly becoming the single mostimportant leisure commodity

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton ; Mesude Bayrakci Boz, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

was targeted for upper-levelundergraduates and early graduate students interested in renewable energy [4]. The coursemainly covers photovoltaic and solar power and wind power in depth, with additional coverageon fuel cells, hydrogen, energy storage, and more. Plans for integrating a renewable energycourse into power and energy engineering minor program at Southern University were reportedby Belu et al [4]. The four credit-hour integrated lecture-laboratory course includes all renewableenergy sources, but wind and solar energy systems make up 60% of the course. Hertzog andSwart described the design and development of a renewable energy course covering solarphotovoltaic, solar thermal, and small wind systems at Central University of Technology

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Rick Shoemaker

engineering problems. 4. An understanding of the basic principles of electrical and electronic circuits. 5. Experience in developing basic laboratory skills, including experimental setup and troubleshooting, and in making electrical and optical measurements. 6. Familiarity with the operation and use of a wide variety of optical components, including optical sources and detectors. 7. Experience in computer programming, and in the use of specialized, technical computer programs. 8. Experience in developing written and oral communication skills. 9. An understanding of design processes, and participation in open

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

International

the new requirements are different from the old requirements. The philosophy ofthe course outlines is different. The learning objectives and goals are also new and different.We have introduced several new courses and modified several existing ones.We also propose using new teaching methods such as Group Study approach and Project-BasedApproach to help student learning.There are many challenges to implementing our proposals. One of them is ability to providelaboratory equipment and design laboratory experiments for the new and some existing courses.To be able to help meet this need, we propose using available tools such as MIT’s iLab, etc.In addition, we also have availability of MIT Open Courseware which can be downloaded freeonline and has

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

- 23, 2010.[10] S. Jayaram, “Implementation of Active Cooperative Learning and Problem-based Learning in an Undergraduate Control Systems course.” Paper ID#6493, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013.[11] N. Fang, and Stewardson, “Improving Engineering Laboratory Experience through Computer Simulations and Cooperative learning.” AC2007-517, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.[12] A. Cheville, C. Co, and B. Turner, Improving Team performance in a Capstone Design Course Using the Jigsaw Technique and Electronic Peer Evaluation,” AC2007-748, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.[13] B. Boren, S. Rahimian, M. Malone, and R. Sanchez

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Samuel Sola Akosile, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Grace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

error. These learners benefit from fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and real-world problem-solving activities. ● Convergers (Abstract Conceptualization + Active Experimentation): Prefer practical applications of concepts and excel at finding solutions. Design projects and simulations appeal to these learners because they combine theory with action. ● Divergers (Concrete Experience + Reflective Observation): Prefer observing, brainstorming, and analyzing situations. These learners are best served through peer discussions, collaborative learning, and reflective exercises. ● Assimilators (Abstract Conceptualization + Reflective Observation): Prefer logical, structured learning that emphasizes abstract

Conference Session

Pre-College Initiatives in Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lang Wah Lee; Tamer Ceylan

served as a tutor and a facilitator to help teachers learn concepts and work with themin developing curriculum.This paper provides a brief account of how we conducted the workshop to address the content issueand the experience learned from this endeavor.Program OrganizationOur program was designed to provide professional development activities in the core academicsubjects of mathematics and science to middle school teachers with the goals to enhance theircompetency in (1) subject matter knowledge; (2) skill in computer usage; and (3) teachingtechniques. Fulfillment of these goals would lead to significant improvement in middle schooleducation of mathematics and science. The emphasis of the workshop was on teacher-curriculumdevelopment and

Conference Session

International Collaborative Efforts

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reid Vander Schaaf; Ronald Welch

… The biggest benefit I gained out of this experience was to see how the various civil engineering disciplines work together to design and build a structure... I continue to be excited about my career as a civil engineer. o The AIAD was useful because I was given the opportunity to talk to engineers and their various partners like finance, public relations, and environmentalists. The other important part of the AIAD was the fact that I was working with the Corps. I think this was a great opportunity for me since the Corps is something I could pursue in my military career. I also got to witness the unique and complicated situation of dealing with other nation’s rituals, language, and regulations. During the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Freeman; Rebecca Kellogg

architecture course. The initial reaction to key departmentalfaculty was favorable. The sentiment that the “hands-on” lab experience for students at this levelwas necessary had passed. As noted by Bourne et al, this “experience has ceased to exist insome disciplines.”[6] For the students in the ISU BSEE and dBSEE Programs, the experience ofwiring a simulation board to simulate a simulation is not necessary at this level. Furthermore,ISU’s program replaced “hands-on” experimentation and laboratories when the course directorsreplaced CPRE 280 (Digital Design) and CPRE 281 (Digital Design Laboratory) with CPRE 210using MACABLE and PEELs approximately ten years ago.Another immediate impact has been the development of a short course for 8-12 Mathematics

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

Tagged Topics

Diversity

. Concerns include how instructors are able to teach at a high level andconduct quality laboratory experiments remotely. Instructors were also mindful of the socialisolation of our students and the need to create a community remotely as we isolated physically.Changes to the assessment strategies also had to evolve, from the traditional multiple-choiceexam to other effective methods.KeywordsSTEM, Remote Learning, Learning Management System [LMS], Synchronous, Asynchronous.IntroductionThe rapid transition from in person to online modality was a necessary and swift response to theglobal pandemic. For educator accustomed to in-person learning the switch was jarring. A rapidtransition offered little time to thoroughly prepare for such a move. Educators

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John Naber; Jerry Branson; Glenn Edelen; Don Ruoff

) programming cable from the PC to the board.The ALU was coded in VHDL using WARP software and simulated in NOVA, the simulationpackage accompanying WARP. Successful compilation of the VHDL code resulted in thegeneration of a JEDEC file which was then utilized by ISR programming software. To programthe CPLD, the ISR programming cable was connected from the parallel port of the PC to theprogramming header on the board, and the ISR software was invoked to implement the designbased upon the JEDEC file.The project provided the students with a “hands-on” design experience that incorporated layoutdesign, board fabrication, component selection, board soldering, VHDL design, debugging andtesting. Student groups of two were required to individually design and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

somedegree to complement the learning of various aspects of aircraft performance, stability &control10, 11.,12 in programs not having the luxury of a flying laboratory, it provides a limitedenvironment for gaining experience in essential skills to function in a real-world engineeringenvironment. It is therefore felt that a low cost approach to providing undergraduate studentswith opportunity to collect and analyze real life data would be have a positive impact on studentsmotivation and learning. The use of sub-scale models for concept validations and data collectionas part of a flight vehicle design and development program is an approach used by industry13.Thus the development of learning opportunities based on such a platform is considered to

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Danner Friend, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

surveys.Introduction and MotivationThere have been numerous reports, studies, and books that call for engineering education to notonly educate for technical competence but to also educate for the professional practice skillsnecessary for the modern, global workforce.1,2,3,4 Engineering programs have responded to thiscall for change by introducing non-technical skills in freshman introductory engineering courses,however the professional practice skills are mainly being included in design experiences such asthe capstone design course in the senior year. The middle two years of a typical engineeringcurriculum are crowded mostly with engineering science courses and laboratory based courses.It can be challenging to incorporate professional skills into engineering

Collection

2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Day W. Radebaugh

and ReliabilityTesting and reliability present some unusual uncertainties in the product life cycle. In thefirst case, one must decide how to test a design: in software, at small scale, or full-scalelive testing. The problems of software modeling and differences of scale have beendiscussed above. If we test in the lab, we must realize that laboratory testing is an idealcondition. In testing for failure, the engineer is entitled to regard the failure of acomponent as, in some sense, a success; at least he has determined the failure point of thecomponent. The more interesting question is when to stop testing if failure does notoccur. Can we accurately estimate the duty cycle of a product? Quite often the decisionsabout how much to test, and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Abdulla Mohamed Baobeid, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

&M University at Qatar Yasser Al-Hamidi is currently working as a Laboratory Manager in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He is specialized in instrumentation, controls and automation. He worked as a Lab Engineer in the College of Engineering, University of Sharjah before joining TAMUQ. His other experiences include Laboratory Supervisor/Network Administrator at Ajman University of Sci- ence and Technology (Al Ain Campus), Maintenance Engineer at AGRINCO, Electrical Engineer at Min- istry of Culture (National Theater Project, Damascus). Yasser’s professional interests include precision mechatronics, real-time control systems design, networked control systems.Mr. Abdulla

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Arch Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Carol Diggelman; Michael McGeen

level, is in building construction, economics,methodology, management, and construction management and design (electrical,environmental and structural). The department uses various technical facilities to supportthe specialization, including CAD laboratories, AE-dedicated microcomputer laboratory,senior project design studios, energy systems laboratory, strength of materials laboratory,construction materials laboratory, and structural/construction testing laboratory. Page 8.978.2 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

design of the LEWASsystem and the OWLS and results from the first pilot test in the hydrology course during thespring 2014 semester can be found in previous publications15-16. The presentation associated withthis paper will also contain the final results from the OWLS implementation in the spring 2015university and community college courses.2.0 Background An advantage of the LEWAS is the ability to collect, store, and transmit data in real-time,which can be displayed through an environmental virtual or remote lab, such as the OWLS,where students can explore the environment, case studies, and live data. Virtual labs are softwarethat simulate the real environment, whereas remote labs are labs where experiments areconducted remotely across

Conference Session

Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

). Her industry experience spans Detroit’s Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. At Stanford, she has served as faculty senate chair, associate vice provost for graduate education, founder of and adviser to MEwomen, and leads the Designing Education Lab (DEL), which aims to revolutionize engineering education. Her achievements have earned her numerous honors, such as Stanford’s Walter J. Gores Award and the American Society for Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson and Ralph Coats Roe Awards. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Leveraging the CARE Methodology to Enhance Pedagogical and Institutional

Collection

2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Douglas F. De Boer

and math.” It is true that science andmath are applied when we do engineering, but engineering has more breadth than that.Heuristics may be applied. Ergonomics may be applied. Safety codes, developed by a complexpolitical and legal process, may be applied. One more aspect of engineering that certainly shouldbe applied is the aesthetic aspect. By explicitly including consideration of typography when weteach students how to write laboratory reports, we do justice to the breadth of engineering andsensitize the students to the aesthetic aspect of engineering work.Engineering laboratory reportsOne of the common objectives of requiring students to do engineering laboratory work is to teachthem to communicate technical concepts effectively in

Conference Session

Engineering and Other Disciplines

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Weese, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

objective of EI courses is to enhance the critical ability of citizens tocomprehend technological systems, to improve their abilities to make intelligent choices.The EI courses should include most of the following characteristics: ≠ Contain well-founded engineering principles; ≠ Relate to engineered systems with which students readily identify, ≠ Involve good science, introductory-level analysis, economics, societal/environmental impact, and such topics as global engagement, ethics, and cultural aspects; ≠ Provide, as appropriate, hands-on laboratory experiences; ≠ Require well-conceived reports based on literature and database searches that include critical assessments and elements of analysis; and ≠ Include basic

Collection

2023 CIEC

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

: Digital and Electronics Laboratory 4. EE 0257: Analysis and Design of Electronic Circuits 5. EE 1541: Computer ArchitectureThese ABET assessments associated with the curriculum were selected in consultation with EEand COE Department faculty, and the Department IAC.Meeting ABET RequirementsMeeting ABET requirements and objectives demands an effort to teach ethics creatively. Theuniversity’s goal is to creatively address each component of ethics, assess the understanding ofeach term, and ensure every assessment elicits a unique exposure to the student. No less than 10creative and unique events are completed to teach engineering ethics. This results in a minimumof 20 documented ABET assessments centered on ethics for the EE and COE programs. A

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kimberly Barron; Sang Ha Lee; John Wise; Robert Pangborn; Thomas Litzinger

lab experiments, performing data analysis, and applying science are more important.On the other hand, the group engaged in full-time employment assigned higher importance todesigning components, working in a team, designing a process, using computers, managing aproject, managing people, creating a budget, organizing groups, listening to others, and dealingwith conflicts.These same differences carry over to the perceptions of importance within the various groups(employed and grad school) depending on the graduates’ technical or business orientations. Forinstance, as shown in Table 3 for alumni entering graduate school, whether they study advancedengineering topics or business training does not seem to influence their perception of

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Shahryar Darayan; David Olowokere; Xuemin Chen

, performance evaluation, and the curriculumcommittee.  Lecture Survey  Laboratory Survey  Faculty Survey  Exit Survey and current trends.  Comprehensive Exit Examination  Results of the outcomes A-K  Curriculum CommitteeProgram-Level Assessment:In addition to the mechanisms discussed above, alumni surveys, employer surveys and advisoryboard reviews are conducted as indicated on Table1, for assessment and evaluation at theprogram level.Alumni Survey: A survey of recent graduates is conducted annually to ascertain the personalsatisfaction of alumni with their academic experience as students in the department, as well astheir perceived professional success in their current employment.Employer Survey: Like the alumni

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University; James William Altschuld, Ohio State University; Blaine W. Lilly, Ohio State University; Daniel A. Mendelsohn, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. It isestimated that approximately 200 students per semester will take this new design course.Two pilots of the new design course will be completed before the semester implementation inFall 2012. Assessment instruments of the pilots include assignment rubrics, focus groups,surveys, and questionnaires. This paper includes some of the preliminary data collection andresults and issues encountered by the development team.IntroductionThe Ohio State University (OSU) is a Research 1 land grant institution. Mechanical Engineeringat OSU has historically had a traditional curriculum with a hands-on design experience in thefirst year, theoretical and laboratory experiences in the second and third year, and a seniorcapstone in the fourth year.The

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

M. R. Foster; H. Öz

3.568.4 Figure 1. Schematic of the New Curriculum -4-One of the goals of the Systems Integration course sequence is motivational, to open the eyes ofthe students to the character of the design process. We want it to be fun! To engage the studentsin the process, we have decided to minimize grade anxiety by assigning a “progress” grade onlyfor the first two quarters, with a letter grade for all three hours to be given at the end of the springquarter course.Design, laboratories and specialization are the themes of the fourth and final year. A compre-hensive capstone design sequence runs the entire final year. That is possible for two reasons: (1)All of the core material is