Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liya (Grace) Ni, California Baptist University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, that are useful for the implementation of real-time controlsystem. A real-world application based project that requires hardware-in-the-loop real-timecontrol will be an ideal choice to introduce the above tools to the students.Nowadays, stroke is one of the most frequent causes of severe adult disability in the world. Manystroke survivors suffer from the loss of fine motor skills. The idea of haptics enabledrehabilitation is to assist post-stroke patients to regain fine motor skills through computer-game-like exercises. A patient will either feel the contact of objects in a virtual environment or feel theforce that pushes or pulls his/her hand as the response of a game, or guides his/her hand intracing a contour. Researchers have investigated

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Himani Sharma, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials Division (MATS)

professionals. This article examines the guest presentationsdelivered by materials manufacturers in two undergraduate lab courses within the field ofMaterials Science and Engineering (MSE). Additionally, it presents findings from a survey studyconducted to evaluate the impact of the guest lecture initiative, involving an average class size of55 undergraduate students in each of the two courses.In Fall and Spring of 2022 and 2023, industry presentations were integrated into MSE 3021 andMSE 4022 materials properties and processing laboratory courses to enhancethe students' understanding of real-world applications and industry practices. Presenters wereinvited from diverse sectors of industry, including metal, ceramic and polymer processing(Applied

Conference Session

Full Papers IV

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Rumeysa Tekin Baturalp, Texas Tech University; Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University

Tagged Topics

FYEE 2025

survey data collected from two large sections of the course (n= 211), the research examines which components students find most useful, how the courseaffects their confidence in major selection, and what changes might improve its impact. Througha combination of descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, the study offers actionablerecommendations to enhance the seminar experience and support more confident, informeddecisions.Survey results indicated that while more than half of students felt highly confident in their majorselection, a significant proportion remained uncertain or open to reconsidering their choice.Department presentations were generally rated as helpful, especially for understanding careerpathways and real-world applications

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mostafa Elsaadany; Timothy J. Muldoon; Raj R. Rao

made in the procedure.” In the BiomedicalInstrumentation course, suspension of in-person classes resulted in a lack of hands-on laboratorysessions to demonstrate applications of electronic circuit theory to the real-world problem ofsensing electrocardiogram (EKG) signals, filtering and amplifying those signals, and acquiringand digitizing them.Novel Initiative:A combination of synchronous/asynchronous instruction was adopted to address internetconnectivity issues. Lectures were recorded using the Kaltura Video Platform and uploaded tothe learning management system (LMS: Blackboard). Before the suspension of in-personteaching, the University provided access and training to use this video recording system. Theavailability of recorded lectures

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert M. Baldwin; Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

do more than lecture to our students about TQM terminology,definitions, and theories. Rather, our students must be given the opportunity to actively practice theseconcepts in an authentic, team-based, project setting so that they can construct their own understanding andmeaning about the validity and utility of TQM in their professional lives. For nearly 15 years, the ColoradoSchool of Mines has introduced our first- and second-year students to “real-world” engineering practice in theEPICS program, and therefore, EPICS represents an ideal context in which to introduce students to authenticand meaningful applications of TQM to their project work. The objective of this paper is to briefly describethe EPICS program, describe how TQM concepts

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Tatevik Christensen; Fernando S Fonseca, Brigham Young University; A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

application inpreparation for entry into a career.” Durel [3] offers another perspective stating that capstone canbe seen as a “rite of passage or luminal threshold through which participants change their statusfrom student to graduate. A capstone course should be a synthesis, reflection and integration,and a bridge or a real-world preparatory experience that focuses on the post-graduation future.”Other definitions include, a crowning course or experience coming at the end of a sequence ofcourses with the specific objective of integrating a body of relatively fragmented knowledge intoa unified whole [4], and an experimental learning activity in which analytical knowledge gainedfrom previous courses is joined with the practice of engineering in a

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Aneesha Gogineni, Saginaw Valley State University

models and animations in thermodynamics course toincrease student knowledge in real world thermal engineering applications. This paper also describes theuse of active learning approach in face-to-face class and in an online class through interactive apps. Theentire course is redesigned with structured course content shared to students via canvas. The author taughtthe course in a traditional format for 3years which included teaching theoretical concepts, equations, andsolved application based textbook problems. Students who failed or scored a C grade in the course oftenstruggled to correlate course content with real world applications. Hence these students could not solveproblems. Students enrolled in thermodynamics course struggled with

Conference Session

Examining the Synergy between Eng'g Mgmt & Sys Eng

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Trainor, U.S. Military Academy; Heidi Hoyle, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

asthe outstanding student chapter in 2003 and 2004. Cadets find the program to be relevant anddynamic, as evidenced by the growth in enrollments from 15 majors in the Class of 2004 to 64majors in the Class of 2008. Opportunities for applied research by both cadets and facultyensure the program integrates the curriculum with real-world application. The balanced EM program strives to produce graduates able to apply a disciplinedproblem solving process to complex, multidisciplinary problems. The program is designed tosupport the USMA mission and Academic Program goals. To meet the Dean’s vision for theUSMA academic program and the accreditation criteria established by the ABET7, the programis designed with specific outcomes (Table 1) in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren E. Donohoe, Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Tim Kane, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Sven G. Bilén P.E., The Pennsylvania State University - University Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

relations betweenelectric and magnetic fields.4 The applications of electromagnetics allow us to listen to music onthe radio, to receive satellite television via a dish antenna on the roof of our house, to determineour location through GPS signals broadcast from satellites, and to converse via cell phone withsomeone on the other side of the country or the world. In addition to their highly theoreticalnature, textbooks on the subject often lack connection to real-world engineering issues.5 Whilesome sparse analogies can be drawn between electromagnetic waves and real waves on a string,electromagnetic theory is extremely challenging to visualize and, therefore, has historically beenboth difficult to teach and difficult to learn.3 At The

Conference Session

Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merrick Haller, Oregon State University; Antonio Baptista, Oregon Health & Science University

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

ongoing effort to develop coastal ocean observing assets for the integratedobservation of the estuaries and shorelines of the Pacific Northwest. The project is activelybuilding nowcast and predictive capabilities for this environment, as well as interactiveaccess to archival data, real-time data, and selected forecasts. In addition to the potentialbenefits accrued to the many sectors that depend upon the coastal waters of the PacificNorthwest, there are a number of education opportunities related to ocean observatoriesinvolving undergraduate and graduate institutions, K-12 schools and adult literacy programs.In this work, we describe some ocean technology applications of the NANOOS-Pilot andfocus on the educational use of the system in a senior

Conference Session

WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

(Mass Transfer) which provides an opportunityfor the learning of transport processes at the microscopic-scale level.Regarding the technical portion of the course, the following core concepts were covered:kinematics of fluid flow, the hydrostatic equation for fluids, the Bernoulli equation for ideal fluids,and the velocity profile for Newtonian fluids as well as piping systems, pumps, and valves.Furthermore, the friction losses associated with fluid flow (i.e., piping, pumps, valves) were taughtthrough real-world problem-solving applications. Students were also trained in the application ofthe Systematic and Integrated Sequence Approach (SISA) [6] to obtain the velocity profile of aNewtonian fluid. As a Foundry-guided course, students also

Conference Session

ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #46581Bridging Gaps in Robotics Education: Insights from Team Surveys on FIRSTTech ChallengeAngela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus Angela Luojia Zhang is a high school student at BASIS San Antonio – Shavano Campus. Since 2019, she has been an active participant in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs. She is passionate about exploring real-world applications of robotics and is committed to promoting STEM education by encouraging greater student participation in robotics.Dr. Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word Michael Frye, Ph.D. is a Professor of Electrical

Conference Session

Technology Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Emery; John Feland

series which brings approximately 25entrepreneurial thought leaders (CEO’s, Venture Capitalists, authors) to speak on campus eachyear.Educational visionClasses within the STVP program focus on case-based instruction and experiential learning.Entrepreneurship education takes place in the classroom and the community. Studentscollaborate in teams to research and analyze cases, write business plans, and conduct real-worldresearch and internships within new ventures in Silicon Valley.John Dewey established the link between doing and knowing. According to Dewey, sharedexperience or joint action is crucial to the learning process. Educative experiences must leadfrom the classroom into the real world. The role of the educator is to view teaching and

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch P.E., Boise State University; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

signal processing and relatedtopics.8–19 This support to educators teaching DSP includes a textbook (now in its second edition) and aweb site that specifically helps both professors and students (along with working engineers) master a varietyof real-time DSP concepts.20, 21When using real-time DSP in courses, we have observed that there can be an initial stumbling block, whichcan greatly impede student progress. Specifically, we have found that when students are first making thetransition from the more “comfortable” world of off-line signal processing (typically using MATLAB) tothe unfamiliar world of real-time DSP, they must quickly establish confidence in the hardware and softwareplatform before significant learning can begin. Without such

Conference Session

Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Per G. Norstrom, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Charlotta Nordlöf, Linkoping University; Konrad J. Schönborn; Jonas Hallström, Linkoping University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

in STEM secondary classrooms (Decker & Simkins,2015), and that the application of role-play learning methods in higher engineering education islimited (McConville et al., 2015). Despite the continued encouragement of active and real-worldlearning interventions, with role-playing a strong candidate for promoting such an agenda, mostengineering education still occurs via traditional teaching. Hence, there is a need for more workthat explores how authentic and real-world engineering practice can be leveraged in role-playtasks.Aim and Research QuestionsThe objective of the study is to investigate the affordances for authenticity of role-play-basedproject work in a Swedish upper secondary software engineering course. The study addresses

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

enjoyment in creating something "I've always liked to build new from nothing or fix broken things (we things" or "I enjoy also included coding or computer program constructing something development in this category) useful."Practicality Indicate desire to apply skills to real world “I enjoy applying math and applications science to real world problems” “I have always wanted to

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Erik Peterson; Ian Papautsky

course and we could see how the concepts were involved in real world • Yes, but more applications should be included • Yes, the goals were met, but specific biology material was not as complete as it could beTo the question, “What was the best aspect of the course?” students responded: • The material presented was current and on the cutting edge • Reading journal articles for homework • The real world examples used throughout the class; it helped to reinforce the material • The fundamentals were explained clearly which allowed to understand practical applicationsTo the question, “What would you suggest improving?” students responded: • Too much information in such a short amount of time

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam C. Lynch

Integrating Decision Analysis with the KEEN 3Cs framework significantlyenhances the decision-making process. The structured approach provided byDecisionPedia ensures well-informed and robust decisions, while the KEEN 3Cs add anentrepreneurial dimension that focuses on creating value. The practical application ofthese methodologies in the APEN 441 course at Wichita State University demonstratestheir effectiveness in preparing students for real-world decision-making challenges.References[1] KEEN Framework. Available: https://engineeringunleashed.com/{2} DecisionPedia. Decision Professionals. Available:https://www.decisionprofessionals.com//library/DecisionPediaBiographical Information Adam Carlton Lynch received the BS and MS degrees in

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Farzin Bahadori, Saint Martin's University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

decisions [2]. By explaining quantum gates and providing real-life scenarios students draw connections between the quantum and classical worlds. This approach enhances their analytical skills, enabling them to evaluate and synthesize information from various perspectives. We used practical simulation tools like IBM Quantum Simulation to write code and visualize results offered a practical way for students to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications – this was key to understand quantum mechanics principles like the Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle.Creating Value: This component is dedicated to guiding students in identifying and seizingopportunities to generate significant value. Emphasizing

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics Through Experimentation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Nikolene A. Schulz P.E., University of Portland; Rebecca D. Levison, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

due to the activity.Each of the students’ essay questions were analyzed for trends, by learning objective, by aneducational expert working with the instructor.For the objective, “Ability to connect life experiences with course content,” several students(n=3) students identified a specific application or real world system where they felt massmoment of inertia was important. Characteristic student statements: • “When I think of the pendulum, I think of a music pendulum for piano and how the mass moment of inertia works with the rhythm.” • “Now, rotating objects and pendulums have a difference in now knowing what mass moment of inertia is and how objects rotate differently depending on their geometry and mass.”For the

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Michael G. Helander, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

formulations, advanced simulation techniques use acombination of simulated components and physical hardware to achieve an integrated rapid-prototyping model. To make a HILS platform remotely accessible, the processing unit is dividedinto two modules. The first module, namely host kernel, interacts with the remote users, runs thesoftware portions of the simulation, and also controls the real-time execution and collects thedata. The second module, namely target kernel, boots the real-time application and interacts with Page 15.173.6the hardware components, such as actuators and sensors. Communication between the host andtarget kernels is established

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard E. Pfile; William R. Conrad

to be hired, inmany fields the half-life of an engineer is five years. Faculty need to be continually exposed tothe best practices of industry. Just as their counterparts in industry, the faculty need to belifelong learners1. One of the best ways for a faculty member to maintain technical currency is tobecome involved in industrial projects as a consultant or in a school center that conducts appliedresearch. Besides keeping faculty members’ technical skills up-to-date, involvement in appliedresearch and consulting renders other benefits such as: (1) providing real-world case studies to beused in classrooms and laboratories, (2) strengthening relationships between the school andindustry which can boost corporate donations to the school and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

designed tosolve real-world problems. These projects not only tie the course concepts together “in oneplace”, but also enhance the communication skills and team dynamics of CIT students. Inaddition, students use the technologies in the same way that they are used by industry. Thisequips the students with relevant work experience in the classroom and allows them to beproductive on the job immediately. Again, the course projects use the latest technologiesavailable, but using those technologies is simply a means to an end. As a result, students havegained experiences that have real and immediate value in the marketplace. Page 12.472.5Another

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; Michael Powers, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ongoing vertically integrated curriculum initiative is designed to promote a learningatmosphere where faculty mentor students in a nontraditional format without increasing thenumber of course credits needed for graduation. It is intended to engage students throughouttheir undergraduate career, beginning at the sophomore level, using industry sponsored projectsthat illustrate the various stages in the operation of an “enterprise.”Introduction The development of an innovative curriculum option, the “Enterprise Program”, givesteams of students at Michigan Technological University the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve technology problems supplied by industry partners. The program preparesstudents for the challenges that

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mustafa Sanver; Li Yang; Eric Gillispie

Session 1520 A Webware for Computer Graphics Education Mustafa Sanver, Erik Gillespie, Li YangAbstractThis paper presents live and interactive webware for online learning of computer graphicsconcepts. A list of demos is provided. Each demo presents a concept in computer graphics byshowing a 3D real world scene beside a 2D rendering scene with a list of graphics functions.Each demo allows users to interactively change the parameters and the order of execution ofthese graphics functions. Changing the parameters of the functions will produce the 2Drendering result from the 3D real world scene. The visual effects

Conference Session

Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Sami Nasrallah PhD. eng., OPAL-RT Technologies; Angelo Antoine Chrabieh, OPAL-RT Technologies; Wolf Peter Jean Philippe, OPAL-RT Technologies; Georges Henri Haddad, Opal-RT Technologies

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

traditional knowledge acquisition to emphasize practical applications and real-world experience. Virtual learning tools, specifically virtual laboratories, play acrucial role in this shift by offering hands-on learning opportunities through realis-tic simulations. These virtual laboratories enable students to test, experiment, andrefine their skills in environments that closely mimic real-world conditions.This paper will focus on four virtual laboratories, where two cover electrical appli-cations and the other two cover robotics one. It should be noted that the focus hereis on virtual laboratories, not remote ones, the distinction being well explained in[1]. The justification behind selecting these four labs out of the 35 that have beendeveloped

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Simona Dana Dimitriu, Pat Neff Middle School - Northside Independent School District (NISD); Thomas Gadsden Jr., Our Lady of the Lake University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

associated with intuition, visualization, using their sensations, problemsolving skills and the all encompassing trial and error manipulations. A closer look reveals a lotof similarities with how engineers work. Yet, we often continue to teach math and science as ifthey were disconnected from the problem solving approaches of engineering.A Possible SolutionA readily available solution could be to expose the teachers directly to engineering. This couldmake them more attracted and excited about math and science subjects. Engineering has theability to build a bridge that connects classroom lessons with real-world applications providing adeeper understanding of the links between theory and practice.For the last ten years the Center for Science and

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong University; Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

universities in China Document ContentsDesign project management Detailed project process management and assessment standardsStandard for thesis writing Detailed thesis writing requirementProject task sheet Project title and design requirementTime schedule Detailed time table of the projectCooperating design project management Detailed application and management for industrial cooperating projectCapstone design projects in universities in the United StatesWith the increased emphasis on real-world applications in design as per

Conference Session

Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Shanice Solomon, Clemson University; Sekou L Remy, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

tools to make existing heuristics easier for students and practitioners to understand at an intuitive level 3. To apply heuristics to real-world optimization problems facing the University and community.Again, IaaS was used to simulate robots. None of the undergraduate computer science studentshad knowledge of control theory. They still, however, were able to use HTTP get request to issuecommands through the browser to simulate the robot’s movement and to get data to the robot.Students were also able to use IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS to optimize algorithms.3.4. Computer Programming IIn this introductory programming class, special emphasis is placed on algorithm developmentand software life cycle concepts. This course is an introduction

Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

the physical world and require timing to perform their function13. Hence, anelectronically implemented network (nervous system) with application software to process thegathered sensor data and embedded intelligence to both process and transmit sensor data andcontrol actuators required for the particular application. This very same technology, implementedwith electronics, mimicking how our human biological systems work, that provides informationabout the surroundings and how real world physical systems or humans should respond to it.The Problem(s)Traditionally, the engineering technology disciplines have been structured to provide studentsstudying these various fields the skill sets required by the industry that the particular technologyfield