Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

betweengroups of seniors.There are two primary goals for this collaboration, one technical and one pedagogical: 1. To develop a microwave curing process for polymer coatings on instrument woods. 2. To establish a collaborative effort between research programs at Virginia Tech and the University of Hartford.Project DevelopmentThe technical project was initiated in 2005. Based on the expertise of the faculty members in theuse of microwave energy for materials processing and their personal interests in guitar building,the concept of replacing conventional heat treatments with microwave techniques wasdeveloped. It wasn’t until 2007 that they acted on their ideas, visiting four manufacturers overthe following year, ranging from small production

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University; Teresa A. Johnson, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

combine core elements of these variousdisciplines in synergistic ways. Engineers in manufacturing also need management skills. TheBSET program will be highly technical, giving students hands-on knowledge and expertise inmultiple disciplines so that graduates will be able to support the needs of manufacturers inleadership roles. The program will prepare students to use systems-based approaches to engageeffectively in problem solving within complex, fast-paced manufacturing plants. The curriculumin Table 1 was drafted from the student goals, outcomes and proficiencies that were establishedby the BSET task force. Table 1: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Curriculum MapGeneral education courses will encompass the social and behavioral

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rex Fisher

of it. This transfer of control from the professorto the students had several benefits: (1) more motivation to learn, (2) better understanding of thematerial, (3) development of important non-technical skills, and (4) surprising creativity thattaught the professor as much as the students.IntroductionThe clock shows 9:00 a.m. and the class lecture begins. You draw two block diagrams on theboard and start comparing an open-loop control system to a closed-loop one. Tom and Jack arein the back row whispering to each other about last night’s date. Bill is more interested in hisEgg McMuffin than in what you have to say. Emily’s head seems glued to the desk. Are hereyes even open? After a few minutes, even those who were paying attention at first

Conference Session

Teamwork & Assessment in the Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Newell; Kevin Dahm

givesan oral presentation allowing the communications aspects of the project to be evaluated directly.However, the remaining elements of a successful project experience had to be identified andmeasured. As a first effort to address the assessment of team performance in project-basedresearch experiences, the faculty of the Chemical Engineering Department developed this list offour areas of primary importance: - Technical Performance - Project Planning and Logistics - Teaming - Laboratory OperationOnce these areas were selected, specific indicators were developed for each, so that the studentswould have clearly defined goals and behaviors. Table 1 summarizes these indicators.With the specific indicators determined, the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Barrott

Session 3650 Why Should Cases be Integrated into the Engineering Technology Curriculum? James L. Barrott Chattanooga State Technical Community CollegeI. IntroductionThe case method of instruction was first introduced in 1870 at the Harvard Law School. In 1908,the Harvard Graduate School of Administration was formed and its curriculum was based onpractical case studies. Today, medicine, human behavioral sciences, education, law, business,applied physical sciences, and engineering faculty successfully use the case method ofinstruction. The

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Frank Miceli, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-the-shelf, readily available components thatcould lead to the development of a Ready-To-Assembly (RTA) kit with options based on theneeds of the consumer. Table 1: Technogenesis TM Model Developed by Sheppard and Gallois.Western Carolina University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College workedcollaboratively in the development of a PBL approach that could enhance learning opportunitiesfor both two and four year engineering technology students to carryout the CNC plasma projectat the community college laboratory test site. After reviewing designs for CNC plasma machinesrelative to cost, capacity and control system parameters of existing systems, benchmarks wereidentified for the PBL project. A decision was reached to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven H. VanderLeest; Edward G. Nielsen

veryimpressed by the sheer size of the project as well as by the careful planning and research thatwent into the engineering of the system. The design had to account for a variety of political,historic, and economic constraints as well as the more familiar technical constraints. Figure 1 Model of Storm Surge Barrier Practical Hints for Managing a Foreign-Travel Engineering CourseBefore the trip• Arrange site tours/meetings yourself , but let your travel agency arrange the airfare, hotel accommodations, etc.• Use a hired driver/tour guide who knows the language(s). This frees you to teach and plan rather than finding your way through traffic.• Incorporate variety to peak the interest of all the students. Work

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

J. M. Mendel; H. H. Kuehl

Page 2.420.5 5The new USC undergraduate EE curriculum has several innovative features which we believe setit apart from many other curricula: (1) A unique course in engineering “communications and innovation” is required inthe freshman year. This course, which was developed jointly by the Schools of Engineering andBusiness, focuses on technical communication skills, including multimedia presentations, anduses major engineering advances, and the leadership required to accomplish these advances, assubject matter for the written and oral communication exercises. Thus, in addition to training intechnical communication, this course is intended to foster the leadership qualities of

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamalesh Panthi, East Carolina University; Donna A. Hollar, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

in order to meet the expectations of hiringcompanies for their future entry-level employees.Within the construction management programs accredited by the American Council forConstruction Education (ACCE), the exact number of programs requiring internships as part oftheir defined undergraduate course of study is not readily available. Through a phone surveyinvolving 39 ACCE programs, 23 (59%) have an internship component as part of their degreerequirements. Students typically obtain internship positions during summer sessions betweenspring and fall academic terms. Although summer sessions vary in length, a twelve weekinternship duration is accepted as a baseline generating approximately 500 hours of experiencefor the intern. Ten of the 23

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Lansey; Jeff Goldberg

Session XXXX Web-Based Alternatives for Learning Engineering Science Jeff Goldberg1 and Kevin Lansey2 1 Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering/ 2 Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics College of Engineering and Mines University of ArizonaAbstractAs curricula receive increasing pressure to reduce credit hours while including non-traditionalelements, the engineering science component has sometimes been the target of

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Figure 1.• We established an education team to educate the general public, the student body, and the chapter members, as well as to conduct community outreach.Figure 1. 2006-2007 Organizational Tree for EWB-LC Project Manager EP 480 Design Assistant External Course Project Manager Faculty Board Technical Educational Cultural Travel Team Leader Team Leader

Conference Session

Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadley Willman, Engineering for One Planet; Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Andrew K. Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emma Telepo, Michigan State University; Reese Emily Simancek

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

this directly. At the administrative level, ABET accreditationincludes sustainability in its criteria to encourage the integration of sustainability in thousands ofengineering programs across the globe [10], [11]. The Engineering for One Planet (EOP)initiative uses four interrelated approaches to support the integration of sustainability into theengineering curriculum: (1) the EOP Framework, which provides a comprehensive menu ofvetted learning outcomes capturing technical and professional skills needed to practiceengineering sustainably [12]; (2) open source teaching guides with classroom activities thatfaculty can adopt and adapt in their own classrooms [13]; (3) funding for faculty capacitybuilding through collaborations with the American

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Samuel Todd Hunter, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

thecurriculum becomes important. While faculty may be able to find some suggestions in theliterature on integrating creativity into some areas of the curriculum, they may have difficultyenvisioning activities to fit into their course which still align with course objectives and goals.Faculty need time and the right conditions to generate ideas on how creativity can beincorporated into their own courses.At the authors’ institution, the College of Engineering has adopted a vision of the World ClassEngineer, consisting of the following characteristics: aware of the world, solidly grounded,technical broad, innovative, effective in teams, and successful as leaders. An educational centerin the College of Engineering was developed in 1990 through a generous

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristal Monet Johnson, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

vision sub-system with on-board processorand a protocol interface that is accessible through a standard wireless connection. Programmingis not required in this lesson as the robot is 100% remote controlled.MotivationStereo visual odometery is using one camera to navigate an unknown terrain, avoid obstacles,and image matching/mapping. Streaming video is seen by a human operator to map unknownenvironments such as the ocean floor, underground caverns, or planetary environments. Robotground vehicles with cameras are being used on Mars rovers to map the terrain. The visionsystem has evolved from an “extra credit” capability to a critical vehicle safety system [1].Robots with similar systems are utilized on underwater submersibles to study marine life

Conference Session

Emerging EM Areas

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra Elrod, University of Missouri-Rolla; William Daughton, University of Missouri-Rolla (ENG)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

obstacles, be creative, deal with all types of projects and people, worktogether, and perhaps most importantly, be flexible.Student FeedbackThere were two forms of student feedback directly pertinent to the undergraduateprogram. The first was a feedback form given to each student right after attending theEMSE department sessions. The students were asked to rate their interest in EngineeringManagement as a result of their experience. Over the three weeks there were 65responses with the results shown in Figure 1. The response ranges were from 1 = nointerest to 5 = very interested. Figure 1. 60 50 40

Conference Session

Novel BME Courses and Course Adaptations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Coyne, U.S. Army ECBC; Arthur Johnson, University of Maryland-College Park

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

, movement, and exertion conducted by the human body. The course is arequirement for students focusing on bioengineering within the Biological ResourcesEngineering Department, but is also offered as a technical elective to juniors and seniorsmajoring in other engineering, science, or math programs. The goal was not to include allphysiological systems; therefore, there are no stomachs, livers, or kidneys covered in this course.Instead, the course focuses on the basics of quantitative analysis of energy mechanisms,biomechanics, and the mechanics and control of cardiovascular, respiratory, and Page 11.1217.2thermoregulatory systems. The course is not

Conference Session

Tools of Teaching and Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Debra Fowler; Jefferey Froyd; Don Maxwell

Session 2430 Learning Strategy Growth Not What Expected After Two Years through Engineering Curriculum Debra Fowler, Don Maxwell, Jeff Froyd Texas A&M UniversityAbstractAs the pace of technological development continues to increase, consensus has emerged thatundergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curricula cannotcontain all of the topics that engineering professionals will require, even during the first ten yearsof their careers. Therefore, the need for students to increase their capability for lifelong learningis

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

John Anderson

Session 3563 Real World Learning in Distance Education John C. Anderson, PE Mechanical Engineering Technology Dept., Purdue University, 1417 Knoy Hall, W. Lafayette, IN 47909-6219 Ph. (765) 494-7526 email: jcanderson@tech.purdue.eduAbstractObtaining and maintaining laboratory equipment in technology courses is a constantproblem. This paper proposes an alternative to the use of simulation or to buying laboratoryequipment for a school laboratory, and uses a course in Programmable Logic Controllers(PLC) to illustrate the concept.With the reduction in pricing of

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael B. Kelley; Joseph D. Myers; John H. Grubbs

ourfirst year of funding and have begun the implementation of the dissemination effort. Asnapshot of the plan to export Project Intermath is as follows:Year 1: ILAP development and revision National mailings Journal publications National conference presentations Establishment of an Internet network Development of a feedback loop Initiation of workshops at West PointYear 2: All of the above Workshops at regional/national conferences Presentations at dean’s conferences Workshops at consortium institutionsYear 3: All of the above Establishment of ILAP plenary sessions Training teams to ‘new’ institutions Teleconferencing of workshopsYears 4 and 5

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Marsha King; Eric Spielvogel; Carol Dwyer; Dhushy Sathianathan

Session 1253 Session 1253 Faculty Collaboration and Course Coordination with Feeder Campuses using Information Technologies Dhushy Sathianathan, Carol Dwyer, Marsha King, Eric Spielvogel The Pennsylvania State UniversityABSTRACTWith a growing emphasis on vertical and horizontal integration of engineering curriculum thereis a growing need for strong coordination among the engineering courses. This coordination isnecessary for accreditation specially in courses that satisfy design requirements. Four

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

William Jack Altenhof; Peter R. Frise

Session 1566 Automotive Product Engineering Design Project for Fourth Year Undergraduate Engineering Students Peter R. Frise, William J. Altenhof University of WindsorAbstractThis paper outlines the rationale, development, and implementation of an automotive productengineering design project for fourth year mechanical engineering undergraduate students at theUniversity of Windsor. The purpose of the project was to give undergraduate students anopportunity to work together as a group, to develop a simple three part automotive componentand experience the steps

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division: Approaches to Ethics Education (Part 3, Nature and Environment)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Davis Chacon-Hurtado; Sandra Sirota, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut

provide a critical perspective in terms of thelimitations and how they could be "re-engineered" to overcome those challenges. The class wastaught during the Fall 2021 session and enrolled 21 undergraduate students (i.e., 8 fromengineering and 13 from the social sciences and humanities). Engineering disciplines includedChemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Four modules integral to the course covered: 1) Foundational concepts of human rights andrelated ethical paradigms; 2) Historical perspectives on the role of engineers in society; 3) Human-rights-based approaches to engineering practice aligned with principles of distributive justice

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Watts; Theodor Richardson

Session 3555 Exposing Engineering Graduate Students to a Constructivist Approach to Teaching Elementary and Middle School Science Theodor D Richardson, Michael J Watts, Jed S Lyons, Christine Ebert University of South CarolinaAbstractTraining and competency are essential attributes of teachers at any societal level; however, mostcollege professors are trained in a technical area instead of the art and science of teaching.Knowing a student's learning style, developmental level, strengths, and weaknesses will help toeducate that student in a meaningful way; at the college level, these factors

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Gehringer

., Park, Kang H., and Domazlicky, Bruce R., ” Peer grading of essays in a principles ofmicroeconomics course," Journal of Education for Business 70:6, July 1995, pp. 357 ff.[Maca 99] MacAlpine, J. M. K., "Improving and encouraging peer assessment of student presentations, Assessment andEvaluation in Higher Education 24:1 (March 1999), pp. 15-25.[MG 98] Maranto, Robert and Gresham, April, "Using 'World Series shares' to fight free riding in group projects" PS,Political Science & Politics 31:4 (December 1998), pp. 789-791.[Nels 00] Stephanie Nelson, “Teaching collaborative writing and peer review techniques to engineering andtechnology undergraduates,” Proc. Frontiers in Education 2000, Session S2B.[OMR 00] Orsmond, Paul, Merry, Stephen, and

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jolly Lesley; David Radcliffe

quite narrowinterpretation of what is engineering, focusing mainly on phenomena and technology and verylittle on the human process issues and the socio-technical act of engineering. By broadening theresearch questions we ask, the approaches we take and the results we look for, engineeringschools will be more open, inclusive and diverse.Bibliography1. Institution of Engineers, Australia, Changing the Culture: Engineering Education into the Future, Institution of Engineers, Australia, (1996).2. Trevisan, M.S., Davis, D.D., Calkins, D.E. and Gentili, K.I. (1999) Designing sound scoring criteria for assessing performance, J. Engng. Ed., 89(1), 79-85.3. Creighton, S.D., Johnson, R.L. Penny, J. and Ernst, E. (2001) A

Conference Session

Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University; Jeffrey Tucker, Kansas State University; Bret Lanz, Kansas State University; Dale Wunderlich, Kansas State University; Jeffrey Katz, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurs and small businesses to improve theircompetitiveness.1. BackgroundThe Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI) is a multi-disciplinary center that is part of theKansas State University College of Engineering. It is both a Kansas Technology EnterpriseCorporation (KTEC) Center of Excellence and a U.S. Economic Development AdministrationUniversity Center. Its mission is to advance technologies, people, and companies throughcollaborative engineering and business partnerships. Page 12.566.2In 1995, AMI established an operation to enhance the education of engineering students that waspatterned after teaching hospitals. In our model, AMI employs

Conference Session

Improving Communication Skills in ME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Norman Asper; Bijan Sepahpour

. It is more than sharing technical materials witheach other, or even helping each other. It is the transformation process that changes a group ofindividuals into fully functioning, cohesive group. Within our faculty then, it is generally agreedthat our team building structure generally follows the essential elements that makes the “FormalCooperative Group” work.Although table (1) indicates that instruction on team building begins in the first semester of thefreshman year, it also indicates that the culminating team building experience is the SeniorDesign Project. The authors would like to focus the following discussion on the demandingelements of forming Senior Design Project Teams with the specific intention to participate in anational or

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Teodora Shuman; Greg Mason

completely) 3.56 0.63 Rate the usefulness (to date) of the final design 3.50 0.92 project. Could you explain the difference between an engineering drawing and a technical illustration? (1 4.06 0.87 = can’t explain, 5 = can explain completely) Could you explain what an auxiliary view is used for? (1 = can’t explain, 5 = can explain completely) 4.33 0.84 Page 6.874.11 Proceedings of the 2001 American

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James L. Hales

Session 3148 Into the Heart of Manchuria James L. Hales University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown ABSTRACT Professor and Mrs. Hales taught at the Northeast China Institute of Electrical PowerEngineering in Jilin City in the People's Republic of China during the 1992-93 school year. The challenges of preparing to go and some of the early frustrations are recounted.Several illustrative experiences are detailed; then general observations are made about currentconditions for young Chinese college graduates

Conference Session

Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Anderson, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Segal Design Institute; John Andrew Lake, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

shape.References1. Froyd, J. E., Wankat, P. C., & Smith, K. A. (2012). Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education. Proceedings of the IEEE, 100, 1344-1360.2. Brinkman, G. W., & van der Geest, T. M. (2003). Assessment of Communication Competencies in Engineering Design Projects. Technical Communication Quarterly, 12 (1), 67-81.3. Froyd, J. E., Wall, A., & Williams, J. M. (2002). Writing to Design/Designing to Write: Using the Correlations between Communication and Engineering to Improve Student Reflection. Session 2132. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.4. Hirsch, P. L., & Yarnoff, C. (2011). Integrating Design and Communication in