togethermath, physics, cognitive science, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanicalengineering. A robotics education in high school fulfills this acute need of preparing students toengage in diverse fundamental STEM concepts, in math, physics, engineering, computerprograming, and industry design [4,5].The current challenge to implementing robotics curriculums in K-12 education is the lack ofsuitable hands-on projects for starters. In this project, we designed and developed an open-source,low-cost, and lightweight robot manipulator that can be easily adopted and replicated by highschool students who are interested in exploring and learning engineering and robotics in college.Through the particular project described in this work, in
. Page 5.216.5AcknowledgementThe authors would like to acknowledge the support provided by Prof. M.P. Dudukovic,Chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department. Without his support and encouragementand without the department financial assistance he provided, this project would not have beendeveloped.Bibliography1. Piergiovanni, P.R. Undergraduate Curriculum Enhancement: Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, 1993 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Page 1313, Session 2626, (1993).2. Details about EC2000 can be found at the ABET web site. 3. Badino, A.C. & Hokka, C.O. Laboratory Experiment in Biochemical Engineering: Ethanol Fermentation. Chem. Eng. Ed, 33, 1, (1999).4. Aiba, S., Shoda, M., & Nagatani, M. Kinetics of Product
Paper ID #9497Low-cost Wireless Sensor Network for Coastal Monitoring as UndergraduateResearch ProjectDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding a PHD in power engineering and the other in physics. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and re- search institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and
Paper ID #18816Influence of a Compressed Semester on Student Performance in a Construc-tion Science CourseDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Influence of
project teams remained unchanged throughout the entiresemester. In terms of participant’s disciplinary backgrounds, they came from a variety ofdifferent engineering branches such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civilengineering, electrical engineering, computer science, etc. Additionally, some participants in theAmerican and Chinese classes were recruited from the business school. Table 1 summarizesparticipating student’s backgrounds in the global class. Page 26.382.4 Table 1: Summary of participating student’s background Engineering/ Session School
Paper ID #36457Changes of Project Based Learning Effectiveness due to theCOVID-19 PandemicAziz Shekh-Abed (Dr.) Dr Aziz Shekh-Abed is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ruppin Academic Center, Israel. He holds a PhD in engineering education from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. His research thesis dealt with systems thinking and abstract thinking of high-school students. Dr Shekh-Abed holds an MA in science education and a BSc in technology education, both from Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.Nael Barakat (Professor and Chair) Dr. Barakat is currently
Paper ID #12524Professional Development Training That Makes Project Lead The Way Teach-ers More Knowledgeable and Confident Instructors (Evaluation)Ms. Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Upon graduation from the University of Maryland, College Park with her masters in geotechnical en- gineering, Laura went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric where during her career there she was responsible for substation and transmission line construction projects, relocation and installation of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for the Light Rail, and for improving service reliability. After
research Interests are globalized engineering/technology education, engineering technology innovative curriculum development, outcome assessments, and refining program accreditation procedures. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to provide an account of a project to develop and implement amultidisciplinary B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum based on the needs ofindustry in Northern Kentucky / Southern Ohio regional areas. The main source of information forthe assessment of region’s industry needs for mechatronics
THE JAVA-DSP (J-DSP) PROJECT – FROM THE PROTOTYPE TO THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION AND DISSEMINATION* Andreas Spanias and Venkatraman Atti Department of Electrical Engineering, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-5706, USA. e-mail: [spanias, atti]@asu.edu AbstractThis paper describes the roadmap followed to develop a prototype, obtain support for its fullimplementation, embed in the curriculum and assess, and then disseminate. We outline specifically howthe J-DSP online laboratory concept was conceived, how the prototype “proof of
microcontroller were chosen as the basis Page 8.111.2for the course since electronic device applications and electronic instrumentation are encountered Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003 American Society for Engineering Education.in both electronics and mechanical engineering technology programs. The central project for thecourse is magnetic levitation of a ball in free space, and it requires understanding of electrical andmagnetic circuits, optoelectronics, feedback control, and electronic devices. To prepare thestudents for the project
AC 2012-4040: CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE: THE MOTIVATIONAL EF-FECTS OF OPTIONAL PROJECTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEER-ING CLASSDr. John Reap, Virginia Tech John Reap currently serves Virginia Tech’s educational mission as an instructor in the Department of Engineering Education. He primarily teaches introductory engineering courses as part of the freshman year engineering program. Research interests include topics in sustainable design and manufacturing (SDM) life cycle assessment, design for environment, green manufacturing, renewable energy, and system efficiency (energy and material). He specializes in approaching SDM problems from the perspective of holistic biomimicry, which encompasses identification, development, and
lightweight robotic systems, high-temperature materials, and micro-/nano-scale devices. He is a member of ASME, ASEE and the American Society for Composites (ASC). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking through a Companion Course for all types of Capstone Senior Design ProjectsAbstractEntrepreneurial thinking is recognized as important to the engineering curriculum; however, thetypical entrepreneurship course is not applicable to all senior design projects, especially thosefrom civil engineering. We recognized that product-based entrepreneurship courses need to beexpanded and more flexible. Therefore, we have developed and implemented Senior
Paper ID #17560A Global Framework for Understanding Cross Cultural Teaching Experi-ences Gained in JapanDr. Douglas Moore Schutz, Tokyo University of Science Douglas M. Schutz is an Associate Professor of Information Systems, International Business, and Man- agement at the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) in Japan. He received a Ph.D. in Business Adminis- tration focusing on Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Fox School of Business of Temple University at Philadelphia, an MBA in Information Management from the McCombs School of Business of the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering
further explorationincluded: • Dereverberation • Modulation • Wavelet domain reverberation • Development of new reverberation algorithmsThe second project requires students to apply DSP techniques to applications in computer vision.Students are given the choice of two topics for exploration: image classification and objecttracking in video. Each of these possible projects is detailed below, along with areas ofexploration for student groups.The first option is to explore image classification using the bag of words technique, mostprolifically demonstrated by Csurka, et al. in 2004, which can be applied to a variety of datesets10. Students may use the Caltech computational archive as an image set, which can be foundonline at http
development of a three-axis machiningcenter for the notching of tubes. Details of this project will be presented with an emphasis on theinterdisciplinary nature of the project and industrial involvement.Mechanical Engineering capstone project organization at Grove City CollegeWithin the Mechanical Engineering department, each capstone design project team typically Page 25.63.3consists of five to nine students and a faculty supervisor. When appropriate, students from otherdepartments join the project, creating an interdisciplinary team. Successful teams involvingstudents from electrical engineering, computer science, business, and entrepreneurship have
, engineering and operations. His research interests include systems engineering, product design process and knowledge management in development teams.Dr. Elizabeth A. Debartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, PhD is the Director of the Multidisciplinary Senior Design Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where students from Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering work together on multidisciplinary projects. She is active in the national Capstone Design Community, and received her BSE in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University and her MS and PhD from Purdue University.Dr. Shun Takai, Northern Illinois UniversityMarcos Esterman Jr
alongwith the local electric utility company have formed an Energy Assessment Center (EAC)to address the needs and concerns of customers who want to reduce the peak energydemand and try to qualify for a rebate from the power company.It was found that these projects can be handled by the students and were of specialinterest to them in giving a hands-on- experience when dealing with an everydaytechnical problem.These three projects have been found to present invaluable learning tools to the studentsoutside the classroom and where the feedback from the students is to try to have more ofthese types of studies.INTRODUCTIONHVAC education has seen a certain amount of shrinkage of interest in the MechanicalEngineering curricula in today’s US universities
learning tools for ET students. Earlyexposure and repetition is an effective approach of learning whether it is statistics25 or otherknowledge42. The critical ingredients found in the published educational research on teachingand learning of statistics that can be potentially adopted by electronics engineering technologyprograms are summarized as follows: ̇ Using real-world data and problems ̇ Active learning of students ̇ Using software and simulation ̇ Using statistics in laboratories and projects ̇ Early and frequent exposure to statistics. Based on these approaches that can work effectively for electronics engineering technologyprogram in the education of statistics, a learning-by-using method is used in
engineering students with such practical experiences havebeen co-op or internship programs and the inclusion of senior design project or capstone-typecourses in the curriculum. Both of these approaches capitalize on the fact that learning and recallof information are known to be much better when a student is immersed in the learningenvironment rather than simply being told about it or asked to read about it. Given the challenges and difficulties involved in providing practical experiences toundergraduate engineering students via co-op or internship programs, it became necessary to findother alternatives that could allow them to be exposed to the practice of the engineeringprofession in an academic setting. In this regard, senior design
200°C ~130 seconds for the bulbenvelope. Figure 2. The SIMULINK model of the thermal dynamics of a tungsten bulb.4 SUMMER 2020 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 2ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONA Temperature Control Project that Facilitates Learningof Difficult Concepts in Control Theory Figure 3. The complete temperature control system with the controller transfer function and the number of bulbs to be determined. Figure 3 illustrates the block diagram of the closed-loop system with the feedback and a controller(whose transfer function is yet to be determined at this point). Note that in Figure 3, since the relation-ship between the electrical power
AC 2010-466: STUDIO STEM: NETWORKED ENGINEERING PROJECTS INENERGY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYSChristine Schnittka, University of KentuckyMichael Evans, Virginia TechBrett Jones, Virginia TechCarol Brandt, Virginia Tech Page 15.1138.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Studio STEM: Networked Engineering Projects in Energy for Middle School Girls and BoysAbstractThe US workforce of the 21st century reflects an increasing need to train and hire engineers,scientists, and technologists.1,2 Whereas, the current trend is to seek expertise from foreignnationals, the new agenda is to place a concerted effort on the training and
learning is becoming more common in engineering education. Litzinger et al.argue that expertise is developed through significant learning experiences such as applyingknowledge to real-world problems [1]. Solving real-world problem increases student motivationas well as promotes deep learning and development of expertise. Improvement in engineeringeducation can be realized by the introduction of more “authentic” learning experiences.Authentic learning is social as well as cognitive and includes interpersonal communication, self-directed research, and a focus on the customer just like in a real workplace [2]. Business contextis another element of authenticity. Projects that enhance the ability to create value areworthwhile for both budding
education curriculum with a focus on laboratory courses for the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His courses leverage project-based learning, experiential learning, and self-paced activities. David has over ten years of industry experience specializing in mixed-signal RF integrated circuit design, power systems, and power electronics.Prof. Kia Bazargan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Prof. Kia Bazargan is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Has has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters related to FPGAs and VLSI computer-aided design. He received his Bachelors degree
design, Microcomputer Architecture, Microcontrollers, Nan- otechnology, and Renewable Energy Systems. In recent years, she has worked with colleagues to apply these technologies to Biomass research, Solar Cells efficiency capture research, and Renewable Energy Curriculum developments. Dr. Ososanya teaches a myriad of Electrical Engineering courses and labs, including Electric Circuits, Digital Systems courses, VLSI, VHDL, Solar Energy (PV) and Solar Thermal systems, Mechatronics, and Electrical Engineering Senior Project design courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Graduate Project on the Development of a Wearable Sensor Platform Powered by
exhibit genderdiversity (three female and nine male) and ethnic diversity (two African American, one Hispanic,one Asian, and eight White). The main elements of the project are as follows. Each spring, project leaders partner with faculty colleagues to invite graduate studentsfrom all engineering departments to participate in the project. In the spring semester, two open-house information sessions are held to inform potential applicants about the project. To receiveconsideration for the available positions, applicants must submit a formal application, officialtranscripts, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and an essay about their researchplan and how they envision incorporating elements of their research to enhance the K-12
Paper ID #19558Use of a Vertically Integrated Project Team to Develop Hands-On LearningModulesProf. Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology Al Ferri received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1981 and his PhD degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 1985. Since 1985, he has been a faculty member in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, where he now serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. His research areas are in the fields of dynamics, controls, vibrations, and acoustics. He is also active in course and curriculum
Session 2793 Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Production: Enhancing Engineering EducationThrough Team-based Multidisciplinary Projects Michael J. Batchelder, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Daniel F. Dolan, Mechanical Engineering Department Sriniviasa L. Iyer, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyAbstractThe role of engineers has changed in recent years from solitary designers in the laboratory to membersof teams that have to sell their ideas and work with customers. Engineering
testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate
teams and time management (Karl et al., 2000; Parkerand Anderson, 2004; Rowe & Mahadevan-Jansen, 2004). One of the ways of retaining andstimulating students in engineering is therefore to involve them in engineering projects early inthe program. Morgan State University School of Engineering under the auspices of CurriculumDevelopment activities of ECSEL (Engineering Coalition of Schools for Excellence in Educationand Leadership), a cross-institution coalition of universities including City College of New York,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Penn State University, Howard University, University ofMaryland and the University of Washington submitted a proposal to address this issue to theNational Science Foundation and was funded in
Paper ID #16904Foundations of Social and Ethical Responsibility Among Undergraduate En-gineering Students: Project OverviewDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests broadly include the professional formation of engineers and diversity and inclusion in engineering, with