Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Oakley, Oakland University; Lorenzo Smith, Oakland University; Yin-ping (Daniel) Chang, Oakland University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

designed general education courses to attract students fromoutside their discipline. Such courses serve the dual purpose of introducing studentsto a subject they might otherwise never learn about, as well as generating credit hoursfor the department. Along these lines, a set of general education courses based on thebook How Things Work, by physics professor Louis Bloomfield, have proven to beextremely popular nationwide. Although Bloomfield’s book uses popular devicessuch as refrigerators, automobile engines, flashlights, and microwave ovens to teachthe concepts of physics, Oakland University has successfully experimented with usingthe book as a primary vehicle to teach basic concepts involving engineering. Eitherapproach, of course, results in an

Conference Session

International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ian Robinson, Edge Hill University; Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University

Tagged Divisions

International

programmesbased around problem-based learning9.Portfolio assessment is tutor-intensive, and after some 12 years of operation, in the face ofdiminishing Government funding for technical degree courses, the IEDP closed at SheffieldHallam, although leaving a truly positive legacy in terms of PDP and associated studentsupport mechanisms.In the USA, ABET10, in moving to an outcomes base, now requires engineering programmesto demonstrate that students, amongst other technical skills, attain:• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data• an ability to engage in engineering design to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Morton, Western Washington University

experiments, and supportingdocumentation.The problem with these systems was that they did not work well as practical final products.Because they were designed for programs that are run in RAM, it was difficult for a student tocreate a non-volatile solution. In addition, because of the added circuitry, the systems tend to belarger than most projects require. In some cases, because of the extra circuitry, some on-chipresources may not be available for use in a different application. These boards are fine for astandard educational laboratory environment. They are not good solutions for projects thatrequire prototypes that are close approximations of a real product design.Another problem with the all-in-one paradigm is that the technology started

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

teaching traditionalcourses in electrical machines and power systems, new courses and topics must be included, e.g.advanced power electronics, distributed generation, renewable energy, smart grids, smartprotection and control, DC power networks, energy storage, information and communication,energy economics and management, to mention a few of them while still ensuring a four-yeargraduation timeframe. There are also increased demands for continuing education of engineers inthe emerging energy technology area. A well-designed power or energy engineering curriculummust offer a judicious balance between basic science, mathematics, and a strong engineeringfoundation with a particular focus on the laboratory and hands-on experience, computingbackground

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

International

construction and materials Optimization Fluid dynamics Energy Fiber-based materials and composite materials Architecture Transfer into technical applications on laboratory and pilot plant scale, and scaling up to industrial level30Syracuse The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringUniversity towards the design of a sustainable solution to human problems while using biomimicry as a tool Page 23.401.11 The ability to design a system

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technical areasaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to develop aneffective assessment program. This paper focuses on common means of assessment that can beused as essential elements for continuous improvement of curriculum to meet accreditationstandards. Advantages and disadvantages of these methods are presented to allow readers todetermine which methods are most appropriate for their situation. The authors also provide theirown experiences with many of these assessment methods. The paper concludes with a summaryand lessons learned.Introduction Program assessment, quality assurance, and continuous improvement have becomeessential elements of the accreditation process. National higher education

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University

professional experience while completingtheir degree requirements. Much like a co-operative education program, study abroad seeks tohave students learn through experiences outside of the classroom. Just as cooperative educationimmerses students into a professional culture, study abroad immerses students into a non-American culture. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference 4 Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering EducationIn addition to being generally prepared to enter the engineering profession, graduatingengineering students are required by ABET criterion to be able to consider global, social, andcultural factors in their designs and ethical decisions. The best

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

George DeSain; Farid Tranjan; Ken Burbank

of new equipment and infrastructure items to up-dateexisting electrical laboratory space and technology. New instrumentation and computers(including engineering workstations) have been purchased that will improve testing capabilitiesand provide for the integration of computer-based testing and measurement.Two new laboratories are being created for photonics and optoelectronics using DARPAresources. Equipment is being specified that will provide for undergraduate experiences withfiber optics, optical communication, and optical sources and detectors. Additional equipment isbeing purchased to support research on optical transceiver transmission rates and related bit errorratio testing. The technical electives in the EE program will focus on the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Powell

-designed work experience. Byincorporating education into real-world situations in which what is being learned will be used,work-based education bridges the cognitive gap between school and work. Additionally, work-based education motivates students by showing them how skills are used in real-world settingsand how their success can depend on learning particular skills. An assessment of “Application ofLearned Tools,” “Application of New Tools”, and “Confidence in Learning New Tools” areshown in Figures 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Page 10.793.8 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. Adams, NSWC Crane / Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shripad T. Revankar, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

strong background in battery power from his experience at NSWC Crane for 20 years. The experience includes testing and evaluation on batteries used in aircraft, missiles, hand-held devices and submarines, development of new battery designs and processes and design of equipment to measure the state of health of a battery. Since 2004, he has provided technical guidance on power sources for the Anti-Tamper/Software Protection Initiative (AT-SPI) by de- veloping a power alternative guide for the design, and the validation and verification community. He is a member of the Inter-Agency Power Group (IAPG), American Society of Naval Engineers, and American Nuclear Society (ANS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Loralee Donath; Nadia Craig; Nancy Thompson; Michael Matthews

Communication, 2001, 15(1), 5-28.BiographyNADIA CRAIG is currently conducting research in the Laboratory for Sustainable Solutions while completing herPh.D. in mechanical engineering. Her research interests include engineering education, sustainable design, andcomplex systems science. Her dissertation, “Integrating Complex Systems Study into Engineering Education”involves benchmarking engineering education in the US against Australia and developing a way to incorporatecomplex systems study into engineering education. She is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’sGraduate Research Fellowship.Dr. NANCY THOMPSON, Professor Emerita in the University of South Carolina English Department, is Co-PI andDirector of the Research Communications Studio in

Collection

2016 ERC

Authors

Bill Drummer

” Working safely is a priority at Dow “The culture of actively writing procedures BEFORE experiments is something I've never seen before Dow” Safe Operating Procedure“It was very common to see people in labs wearing sandals, evenwhile working with strong organic solvents and acids” Steel toed shoes (PPE) “Dow makes safety a priority and a worker will not be penalized for a delay caused by being safe” Inspection before use 4 New Employee Observations“In Graduate School, pretty much every reaction was

Conference Session

Real-Time and Embedded Systems Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Pack; Barry Mullins

transition in the first course andare currently in the process of switching the controller in the second course. We plan to presentthe feedback from the second course along with the ones from the first course at the upcomingconference. In addition, we will also receive feedback from faculty and cadets in two otherspring 2002 electrical engineering major courses: Senior Design (EE 464) and Introduction toRobotic Systems (EE 387). Our focus of this paper is based on our experience in the firstmicrocontroller/ microprocessor course. The rest of the paper is organized as follows. In thenext section, we show the process of implementation followed by the outcomes of theimplementation. We present lessons we learned as we administered the change. A

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gene Liao

of specialization:Mechanical Engineering Technology (MCT), Manufacturing/Industrial Technology,Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (EET), Electromechanical EngineeringTechnology, Product Design Engineering Technology and Computer Technology. The MCT andEET programs are ABET-accredited. Seven full-time and more than fifteen part-time facultydelivery instruction in Engineering Technology area courses. In general, our students areworking and have associate degrees from community colleges.An engineering technologist is expected to be well equipped with hands-on experience throughthe courses taken and laboratory practice. For the Division to keep up with technological trends,instructional effectiveness be increased. Thus, specific needs

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

growing, especially interms of laboratory experiences for undergraduates. For example, biology has been infused intomaterials engineering coursework,11 and has also been used in chemical engineering laboratorycourses.12, 13 Using biomass as an energy source has been incorporated into laboratory modulesto examine thermodynamics.14 Biology concepts have also been integrated into laboratoryexercises focusing on biodegradable polymers.15, 16 Another study has reported the developmentof a module that examines the production of beer in a laboratory setting.17 Page 13.1206.2These discussions, while useful, still do not cover the broad range of

Conference Session

Minorities in Research

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G. Padmanabhan

pre-college students in such programs need to involve tribal college, university, and school faculty inthe development and implementation of those activities. This paper describes the experience ofthe authors in a multi-year, multi-site project funded by the Office of Naval Research providingenhancement activities for reservation middle and high school students and activities to facilitatesmooth transfer of tribal college students to four-year colleges or universities. The studentactivities in the project were planned, designed and implemented jointly by tribal college,university, and high school teachers. The program has been a success not only in terms of theincreased student enrollment in the activities but also by systemically impacting

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies Page 26.956.2 c. An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes d. An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives e. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team f. An

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

students, not about theinstructors. 2) Project-based, but not a design project. Engineering students have manydesign project opportunities and this class must offer something different. 3) Hands-on,visceral experience. 4) Provide role models. 5) Be honest brokers of information. Whatwas necessary is that the students experience a close to real-world approximation ofengineering activities. The students need an experience on which to base a career choice. So, a project based on failure analysis of a mobile robotic system was chosen asthe basis of the course material. Failure analysis provides structure for problem solvingmethodologies that is critical in engineering study. The basic concepts of mechanicalengineering in structures, gearing

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Sureshkumar; J. Sato

experiments that can be conducted via theInternet and to integrate faculty research into undergraduate/graduate education.I. IntroductionEngineering education must keep in pace with progress in science and technology in order to helpengineers fulfill societal demands and expectations. Therefore, educational and professional goalshave to be redefined and adapted from time to time to accommodate the changes in thesevariables. The national focus on higher education [1], as we approach the new millennium, offerseducators an opportunity to rethink educational objectives and to modify traditional tools andcreate new ones.Computers and the Internet have influenced engineering practice significantly. Use of InformationTechnology (IT) in information/data

Conference Session

Innovations in Advanced Fabrication Technologies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Duong; Akihiko Kumagai, California State University - Sacramento; Adewale George Ogbogho, SMAL; John Tien

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

many potential advantages over larger-size mechanisms. Theycan possibly get into tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas for maintenance and surveillancepurposes. They could be cost effective due to their space efficiency and light weight, as a smallamount of material is used for building mechanisms. Kuribayashi designed a Shape MemoryAlloy (SMA) actuated micro-robot to work under a microscope [1]. Tanner and others developeda cable-driven robotic mechanism for minimally invasive surgery using carbon nanotubecomposite structures [2]. A 6-DOF micro-robot controlled by magnetic forces was created byDiller and others [3]. Micro Robotics Laboratory at University of Maryland has developedvarious micro-robots including a jumping robot fabricated by the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

of meaningful work, KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network)started a movement of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in young engineers. This paper willdiscuss the experience and evaluation of incorporating entrepreneurial mindset learning in afreshman Introduction to Engineering course.Introduction to Engineering is a one-semester 2-credit hour freshman lecture and lab coursefocusing on teaching engineering design process, with students completing a half-semester longmulti-disciplinary design project. In addition, technical concepts such as engineering drawing,MATLAB and basic disciplinary knowledge are taught along with the introduction of “softskills” such as communication, teamwork and project management. This paper will discuss

Collection

2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

R. L. Kolar; K. M. Dresback; E. M. Tromble

includesthe following: holistic, interdisciplinary approach to civil and environmental infrastructure prob-lems; collaborative research within and outside CEES that teaches valuable partnering skills; par-ticipation in CEES’s novel educational efforts, including integrated curriculum projects,multidisciplinary design experiences, team learning, team teaching, and K-12 alliances; a full yearin the classroom team teaching with a faculty member; and participation in new faculty seminarsand at least two educational methods courses. Table 1 below lists 10 measurable objectives takenfrom our GAANN contract, that we are using to track progress of the fellowship program. Ourbroad-based program exposes GAANN Fellows to all of the rigors associated with a

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamed. E. Brihoum; Ahmad Ibrahim

now referredto as; communication skills, team work, critical thinking, ethics, applied research, and provenskills. Such attributes are still considered important as demonstrated by more recent studies [3]and are taken into account in assessing quality of education [4]. These attributes are fundamentalto the “new” rules of the accreditation board for engineering and technology [5].The extent of these attributes is usually assessed through a successful completion of a technicalproject before graduation. The way is paved for the technical aspects of such project by the workdone in numerous laboratory courses where students perform experiments with progressivelevels of sophistication in both design and analysis. Instructors can form cross

Conference Session

New/Emerging Technologies

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Radharamanan

York, p. 345-50(1994).7. Impelluso, T., and Metoyer-Guidry, T. Virtual Reality and Learning by Design: Tools for Integrating MechanicalEngineering Concepts. Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 4, pp. 527-534 (2001).8. Kessler, W. C., Shumaker, G. C., and Hitchcock, M. F. Early Manufacturing Consideration in Design. InAGARD, Integrated Airframe Technology, 7p. Dec. (1993)9. Radharamanan, R. “A Study on Virtual Manufacturing. Report, AFOSR Summer Faculty Research Program atWright Laboratory, 19p. Aug. (1994).10. Virtual Manufacturing: A Methodology for Manufacturing in a Computer. An Air Force Man Tech Perspective,CNCPTFRN.DOC, 15p. October (1993).11. Virtual Manufacturing User Workshop. Report, Lawrence Associate Inc., Dayton, Ohio

Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

Nripendra Sarker; Cajetan M Akujuobi

Description a an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines b an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology c an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply experimental results to improve processes d an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program educational objectives e an ability to function effectively on teams f an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical

Collection

2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Junichi Kanai; Mark Anderson

content and quality. The system made asignificant impact on the outcome of the project results. This paper will present issues indeploying the tools and the best practices for using these tools in capstone design courses.IntroductionTo become successful engineers, students must learn technical knowledge, good communication,skills, and teamwork skills. Traditional lecture-based coursework focuses on providing a solidtheoretical foundation and analytical skills for each of the various disciplines. On the other hand,laboratory courses and engineering design courses are often used to teach communication andteamwork skills4. Typical communication skills include, but are not limited to, maintaininglab/design notebooks, writing technical reports, and

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno; Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno; Thomas Nguyen

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He worked at PACCAR Technical Center as an R&D engineer and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a development staff member. He was also faculty and associate chair at University of Washington, Seattle, and professor and chair at University of Detroit Mercy before starting his position as faculty and dean at CSU, Fresno. His research and teaching interests include characteriza- tion of advanced materials (e.g., ceramics), experimental mechanics, data base development, cumulative damage mechanics, and probabilistic design and reliability.Dr. Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno Walter V. Loscutoff is a professor and Former Chair of Mechanical

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Elizabeth Wiggins-Lopez, PSU-Berks

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, industrial and residential applications.An example of applications on the load side includes lighting and ventilation devices. Inputpower for the microgrid can be derived from many sources including standard building ACpower and alternative sources such as solar. A 24VDC ceiling system was installed in one roomof the engineering building at Penn State - Berks. The room serves as both laboratory andclassroom space. Students in the engineering technology programs have been involved withdesigning and fabricating devices to use and/or control power derived from the 24VDCmicrogrid system. Devices include room lighting control and portable device charging stations.The low voltage microgrid provides a relatively safe environment in which to experiment

Conference Session

Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn R. Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Laura A. Robinson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

developedthrough educational experiences that are themselves integrative. However, the existing researchinto the effectiveness of integrative study is limited by inconsistent assessment efforts and theextreme difficulty of doing controlled, randomized experiments on student educationalexperiences[13, 14].1 Our evidence-based practice builds on this diverse if inconclusive evidence ofeffectiveness in two ways:  By designing, piloting, and redesigning a course that integrates engineering and humanities;  By piloting a wide variety of assessments, based on the literature [15, 16, 17, 14, 18, 13, 19, 20,], and assessing those approaches to understand which are most effective in recognizing student learning outcomes of integrative

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Frederick Orthlieb

markets. Such grants offer faculty and their students theopportunity for a more traditional, extended research experience, with adequate time to reflect on alternativeapproaches, design of experiments, interpretation of data and the technical and societal significance of findings.While undergraduate faculty are at some disadvantage in proposing such research unless their laboratories areparticularly well-equipped by virtue of ongoing graduate research activity, faculty who are willing to pursueresearch on industrially-significant topics that "fall in the cracks" among higher-priority R&D goals can use thesesources to develop a program of specialized, frequently methodological research work as a means of steadysupport for undergraduate