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Engineering Education in Muslim Worlds: Introductory Workshop

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Osman El-Sayed

Session 0560 Engineering and Engineering Education in Egypt Osman Lotfy El-Sayed Faculty of Engineering, Cairo UniversityI IntroductionThe long history of Egypt is marked by a number of engineering achievements which gave ita well deserved reputation of a nation of great builders.Foremost among these achievements is the construction of the first stone building in thehistory of mankind, the stepped pyramid of Sakkara which is associated with the name of itsarchitect Imhoteb, the eminent figure of engineering and medicine deified by the ancientEgyptians and revered by the Greeks for

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electromechanical Engineering Technology

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Satyajit Verma

Session number : 1449 Process Bench for Engineering Technology Laboratory Satyajit Verma Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiThis paper is a report on work in progress. It describes student involvement in designing aprocess bench. The Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi has recently established four yeardegree programs in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Control Systems EngineeringTechnology. Laboratory equipment are being purchased and laboratory exercises are beingdeveloped. Many courses e.g. Fluid Mechanics, Principles of Measurements, Control Systems,Digital Logic

Conference Session

Transitioning to an Academic Career

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Palmer; Matthew Ohland

The Benefits of an Engineering Post-doctoral Position Matthew W. Ohland and Mark A. Palmer General Engineering, Clemson University / IMEB Department, Kettering UniversityAbstractPost-doctoral positions are not as common in engineering as they are in the sciences, so somemay view as post-doctoral positions as “fallback” options for engineering PhD’s who are notimmediately hired into tenure-track positions. While seeking one’s first position, it is easy to losefocus on the long-term goals of tenure and promotion. Engineering faculty are expected to teacheffectively at the beginning undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, and graduate levels;develop and maintain a funded research program; and perform

Conference Session

Real-World Applications

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Robertson

Session 1649Reverse engineering as a means to understand complex tool design John Robertson1, Brian Wales2 and Jon Weihmeir3 1. Arizona State University East, ECET Department, Mesa, AZ85212, 2. Intel Corp, Chandler Blvd, Chandler AZ. 3. Motorola SPS, 1300 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224AbstractThe tools used in semiconductor processing are superb examples of advanced design fortechnology. They push the envelope of our process understanding and control in terms ofphysics, chemistry and mechanical precision and are self-contained microcosms of multi-disciplinary design. This paper describes a project to

Conference Session

Recruiting and Building Diversity

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Kane; Carla Purdy

Session 2492 Achieving Diversity in Graduate Engineering Education--What Are the Major Issues?Carla Purdy, Electrical & Computer Engineering & Computer Science, Univ. of Cincinnati (Carla.Purdy@uc.edu), Ronald Kane, Dean of Graduate Studies, New Jersey Institute of Technology (Ronald.Kane@njit.edu)AbstractWhat are the benefits of diversity in graduate engineering education? Reasons for increasingdiversity among undergraduates also apply at the graduate level--a larger pool of highly trainedworkers, increased technical expertise among the

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Edwin Zivi; Jenelle Piepmeier

Session 2220 Dynamic System Animation Within a Simulink Laboratory Environment Edwin Zivi, Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier U.S. Naval AcademyAbstractRecent innovations in the animation of student developed, laboratory simulations have beenfound to significantly improve student understanding and enthusiasm. This animation canbe implemented using Matlab s-functions that are typically called from a Simulinksimulation. These rudimentary animations have been found to be relatively easy toconstruct and well received by students. General observations and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

Session 3648 Introduction of DSP Based Experiments In Electrical Engineering Technology Courses Salahuddin Qazi , Naseem Ishaq State University of New York Institute of Technology Utica, New York, NY 13504.AbstractDigital signal processing (DSP) technology has become an important technology withapplications ranging from mobile phones, fax machines, multimedia computers, CD players, andwill soon replace analog circuitry in TV sets and telephones. It is important that the electricalengineering technology students at the undergraduate level should be

Conference Session

Simulations and Visualizations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

extended experiments where a widerange of aerosol instruments and analysis techniques popular in aerosol science wereused. The experiments conducted included:1) Flow measurement basics and particle transport characteristics in sampling tubes In this experiment, students were introduced to basics of flow measurements, particle generation, and the characteristics of particle transport through different tubing material (Figure 7a).2) Electrical and Optical techniques: Particle size distribution measurements and statistical analysis; For the second experiment, students compared and contrasted size distribution measurements made using two different techniques: a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) and an optical sizing technique (Figure

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

George Homsy

Session 2793 Multi-Media Fluid Mechanics G. M. Homsy Stanford University (Current affiliation: University of California at Santa Barbara)AbstractThis paper summarizes the results of a two-year project sponsored by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF Project “Hypermedia Fluid Mechanics: Teaching Modules for the NextCentury”, NSF/DUE 9752199). This project was a multi-investigator effort to develop a CD-ROM, compatible with a wide range of platforms, processors, and operating systems, containingmultimedia materials for

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Holly A. Patterson-McNeill; Carl Steidley

mini-object language and a real-time language. Amore complete set of interpreters/compilers is needed. These compilers will be generated in theCompiler Design course that is the follow-up to our Programming Languages course. Theselanguages provide the basis for projects in other courses, including human-computer interaction,technical writing, and software engineering. The compilers will need to be supplemented withuser-interfaces that will facilitate teaching, debugging, and programming. A full set of userdocumentation especially for error assistance will need to be generated.Bibliography1. Brusilovsky, P., Calabrese, E., Hvorecky, J., Kouchnirenko, A., and Miller, P. Mini-languages: A Way to LearnProgramming Principles, Education and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Augustus K. Uht

memory system.The ICED sys-card is shown in Figure 2. It has the following items and connected components: 1. Host computer 2. d-card 3. IBUS connectors - two groups of 32-bidirectional signals each - from host computer 4. ICED computer dynamic RAM - 8 MB 5. sys-card to protoboard connectors - thirteen 16-pin DIP connectors 6. IBUS signal indicator LED’s - 32 green (top) for data, 24 yellow (lower-right) for address and 8 red (lower-left) for control 7. Logic analyzer quick connectors - thirteen 16-signal connectors 8. Logic analyzer digital signal probe - 16 signals 9. ICEDnet connector 10. LCD display - 16 characters by 2 rows, general purpose 11. DC power outputs - +5, +12, -5, -12 V. - only +5 currently used, for

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Salvatore A. Marsico

tested and results matched to theoreticalcalculations. Today the course emphasizes the traditional approach to destructive testing along with thepower of integrating multimedia into the presentation of data by incorporating video, text, andaudio. Traditional flatbed XY recorder output is scanned, video is edited using Adobe Premier 1,Qpro2 is utilized to generate data tables as well as perform necessary calculations. Additionally,the student enhances photos using Photoshop3 and communicates with other lab partners throughFirst Class4. Experiential results are presented using Power Point.2. Laboratory Exercises Until the acquisition of the Tinius Olsen series 5000 testing machine, students werelimited to the traditional tension or

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1997 Annual Conference

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Fazil Najafi

Session 3260 “Curriculum Innovation and Renewal Process - A Perspective of the Civil Engineering Faculty” Fazil Najafi University of Florida, Department of Civil EngineeringAbstract The content of this paper includes literature review on the curriculum innovation andrenewal process. There is a lack of a universal methodology on what institutes a goodcurriculum. The problem is the budget, facilities, identification of customer needs and timevariances that create great constraints that result in different approaches from campus to campus.A case study is

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Virendra K. Varma; Mohammad Najafi

Session 1221 A Pragmatic Approach to Development of an Undergraduate Construction Curriculum in Trenchless Technology Virendra K. Varma, Mohammad Najafi Missouri Western State CollegeABSTRACT: Although trenchless technology has become an economically viable alternative to open-cutconstruction, the schools of civil and construction engineering are generally lagging behind in providinginstruction on trenchless technology to our undergraduate students. There is a lack of knowledge about the roleof trenchless technology in

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz; Morrie Walworth; Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

Science Foundation (NSF) and has resulted inthe development of the Integrated Systems Engineering Laboratory (ISEL) that housesvertically integrated laboratory exercises for twelve courses from three differentcurricula.1. IntroductionAll too often in engineering education, laboratory instruction within a specific coursefocuses on the technical topics of that specific course without regard to other laboratorycourses. A vertically integrated learning environment provides laboratory experiencesthat allow students to build upon earlier laboratory work by studying different facets ofthe same experimental set-ups in multiple engineering laboratories. This environment iscreated in an Integrated Systems Engineering Laboratory (ISEL). The ISEL houses

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

S. A. Chickamenahalli; M. Bolepalli; Chih-Ping Yeh; Venkateswaran Nallaperumal

to accompany the computer-based courseware presentthemselves as self-learning and self-assessing tools for the students. Several examplesdeveloped are summarized. The components of the course, due to their general structure, can beadapted as supplements to any undergraduate level electrical engineering course. Such a coursestructure is certain to enhance student learning. The courses are being tested currently andresults therefrom will be made available to the technical community in the next year.References1. L.J. Bohmann etal., ‘A Multimedia Introductory Course in Electric energy’, NSF/EPRI workshop oninnovations in Power Engineering Education, Oct 30-Nov 1, 19972. L. J. Bohmann etal., ‘Redefining the introductory electrical energy

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert H. Mayer

suggested a“concrete block unit” very similar in form and concept to that used at the Maitland restorationsite.Acting on behalf of the British authorities, the course instructors selected eight of the proposedalternatives for further evaluation. The concrete block units, limestone quarry rock, PVC tubes,Fish Havens, Reef Balls and ArmorflexTM mat units were selected both for reasons ofpracticality and technical feasibility. The recycled tires and a compacted “auto-bus” alternativewere included because of their uniqueness.During the concept generation and proposal development exercise, students were learning howbest to make design decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty and with single andmultiple objectives. Methods to decide the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teamwork in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Lego, Pennsylvania State University; Cara Exten, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, 3.4, and 3.5, which includethe following student outcomes [1]:Criterion 3.3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiencesCriterion 3.4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contextsCriterion 3.5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectivesGiven the recognition that development of non-technical skills like communication, taskaccountability, work

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Rui Li, New York University

course framework is described to help with first-year students’ professional development. A common practice of growing professional skill sets isto obtain internship opportunities as the industry is generally looking for applicants who are atintermediate or advanced levels. However, the first-year students generally would have few solidtechnical skills. Therefore, the research question is how to help first-year students gain essentialskills before they apply for internships and become future workforce [1, 2]. Constructivism is thetheory that states that learners can construct knowledge rather than passively absorb informationfrom educators. As people experience the world and reflect on those experiences, they constructtheir own representations

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2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Ann D Kaiser, ProjectEngin LLC

solutions are generated andevaluated. The most reasonable one is modeled, tested, and modified. Students, as well asworkshop participants, need to explain their design in terms of available resources, performance,and possible modifications. In addition, students are responsible for engineering their ownmeaningful tests. Engineering “habits of mind”, based on NAE and NRC references, are generally thought of as(1) systems thinking, (2) creativity, (3) optimism, (4) collaboration, (5) communication, and (6)ethical considerations. The “Building a Better World” project incorporates all of these. Housingsolutions embody systems thinking since they are impacted by a complex mix of culturalimperatives, material resources, and natural events. Good design

Conference Session

International Developments & Collaborations

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”emergencies such as hurricanes, unexpected heavy snowfalls, terrorist attacks,earthquakes, and any other disaster so that an efficient delivery of services can bemaintained (1).The public works directors of today, as well as directors of various functions such asairports, water supply and distribution, and liquid and solid waste collection and disposal,probably started as neophytes with civil engineering degrees who learned the elements ofsupervision and management by on-the-job exposure. But that is not enough. The vastlyexpanded job of the public works professional now goes beyond technical competence. Itrequires the dynamics of leadership, communication, analytical skills and foresight

Conference Session

Sustainability Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Mosto; Gina Tang; Courtney Richmond; Joseph Orlins; Catherine Yang; Demond Miller; Beena Sukumaran; Kauser Jahan; Anthony Marchese; Mariano Savelski; Paris von Lockette; Stephanie Farrell; Yusuf Mehta; William Riddell

Session Undergraduate Research in Pollution Prevention and SustainabilityKauser Jahan*, Mariano Savelski, Joseph Orlins, Yusuf Mehta, William Riddell, Stephanie Farrell, Gina Tang, Anthony Marchese, Paris von Lockette, Courtney Richmond, Catherine Yang, Beena Sukumaran, Patricia Mosto and Demond Miller *Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 08028, USAAbstractRowan University has been hosting an NSF REU Site which focuses on Pollution Prevention andSustainability since 2004. The site has been established

Conference Session

Program Assessment in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Kliewer

Session 1648 Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology Programs Raymond M. Kliewer Virginia State University Petersburg, VirginiaAbstractContinuous improvement in engineering technology programs is an increasingly populartopic. The Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (TAC of ABET) has developed new TAC of ABETEngineering Technology Criteria 2000 (ET2K) which are being implemented.Accredited engineering technology programs will soon be required to have plans for“continuous improvement” and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Serpil Guvench; Mike Denton; Mark Rollins; Mustafa Guvench

limits(compliance’s). It is to be noted that the electromagnet’s magnetic field cannot be set directly from its power supply. Instead,the DC current controlled via a voltage control input is supplied to the coils and sets the value of the field. PCcontrol of this current is achieved through an IEEE-488 interfaced voltage source (Keithley Instruments Model213 Quad Voltage Source) which generates the controlling voltage needed by the electromagnet’s powersupply. Figure 4 gives the graphical user interface window our program displays for stepping the magneticfield. The IEEE-488 interfaced Tesla meter continuously monitors the magnetic field and passes it on thecontroller. When the field reaches and settles at its new step value within 1%, the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Hossein Moini

Session 1526 ACTIVE MATERIALS & MICROCONTROLLER APPLICATIONS IN DESIGN OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS Hossein Moini California State University, FullertonABSTRACTActive materials have created new opportunities for designing more effective sensors and actuators.The integration of microprocessors and active materials is considered a leap towards developmentof a new generation of intelligent structures/electromechanical systems. For this purpose, theIntelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) at California State University, Fullerton is being developed toprovide hands-on training to

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Theodore Branoff

measuringspatial visualization ability. The conclusions reached by the researcher suggest several areas offurther research:1. The learning factor that occurred in this study needs to be eliminated. A longer wait period between parts 1 and 2 of the PSVT might begin to reduce this factor. Care must be taken to ensure that other factors occurring during the wait period do not influence scores and response times on Part 2. Also, a Solomon Four-Group experimental design might help to eliminate pretest sensitization.2. A larger sample that includes more females should be examined to confirmed gender differences revealed in this study.3. The study needs to be replicated at other universities with similar populations to verify the generalizations made

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randel Dymond, Virginia Tech; Howell Simmons, Paciulli, Simmons & Associates; Derrick Cave, Kimley-Horn Assoc.; Robert Jansen, KB Home

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Civil Engineering

2ARC GIS 2 Site permits 1Pond Pack 2 Building Permits 2HEC-HMS 3 Certificates of Occupancy/Use 2HEC-RAS 3Word 1 CommunicationWaterCAD 2 Listening 1Culvert Master (Culvert Design) 2 Public Speaking, Technical Writing 1Win TR-55 1Acrobat 2

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University

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International

purpose and philosophy of distance educational systemshas been employee training. The main and operational specifications of distance educationalsystems and present general specifications of web-based educations are also discussed. TheCanadian government has placed implementation of electronic devices as the main goal of itsactivities. In this global modern system the integrity of electronic data in government andeducation are worthy of special attention.Other subjects included in this paper are the classification for Virtual Education and OnlineLearning and their applications and the viability of virtual educations and defining the globalstandard of SCORM (Sharable Courseware Object Reference Model).Objectives 1. What is Information Technology

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2021 ASEE Pacific Southwest Conference - "Pushing Past Pandemic Pedagogy: Learning from Disruption"

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Onashly Enia Hayes, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Jane Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Pearl Chen, California State University, Los Angeles; Jim Kuo; John Christopher Bachman, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

, control surface, and steady/unsteady flows. During the design process,we also explored existing online videos on fluid mechanics and engineering in general for ideasthat our students can relate to. After numerous brainstorming sessions and feedback from otherco-designers, graduate researchers, and faculty, a storyboard was developed by following theSTEM Video Design Checklist. The storyboard is structured as follows:1. Tell a role-playing game-like story about climate change in local community, in which students need to take part to protect the community.2. Clearly state the goals of the video.3. Identify and define concepts to be reviewed: control volume, control surface, steady flow, and unsteady flow.4. Expand on the story about climate

Conference Session

Simulation Courses & BME Laboratories

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ross Shonat

Session #1309 Development of a Laboratory-Based Course in Experimental Physiology for Biomedical Engineering Undergraduates Ross D. Shonat Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MassachusettsIntroductionIn its program criteria for Biomedical Engineering, the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) requires that graduating undergraduate students have an understanding ofbiology and physiology and demonstrate an ability to make measurements on and interpret datafrom living systems.1