Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

of materials produced in laboratory delivery. Several summaryevaluations assessed during past years the quality and impact of an implemented hands-onactivities. The overall analysis of these activities provided us with insight on how to improve thelearning process.After every course an overall course improvement assessment is performed using the ABETcriteria [9] most pertinent to the course Student Learning Outcomes and also based on ourperformance criteria developed using the ABET criteria.Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Aligned with ABET Student Outcomes (a-k) ABET Student Outcomes b c d e f g j Apply their knowledge of mathematics and science and SLO 1

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ramesh Narang

and control. a4. Technical expertise in CAD, engineering graphics, and GD&T. a5. Technical expertise in materials and processes, and basic machining. b. An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, statistics, 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 objectives. e. An ability to function effectively on teams. f. An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems. g. An ability to communicate effectively

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Matt W. Mutka; Betty H. C. Cheng; Diane Rover

equipment are relying on computers to control system parameters. Al- though embedded computers are powerful and flexible tools for industry, these very advantages have contributed to a corresponding increase in system complexity. In order to adequately prepare today’s computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering students for their future careers, the special problems with embedded sys- tems development must be adequately addressed in their education. In this paper, we report on our multi-pronged approach to curriculum development that specifically incorporates embedded systems into a suite of relevant courses: software engineering, operating systems, digital system design, and computer system

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew R. Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

assessment of thedurability and reliability of the machine. Students have given very positive feedback on theproject, saying that it was their favorite part of the course, and have commented that the projectgreatly improved their understanding of electromagnetic principles and electric machine design.The students’ exam scores on related material also show marked signs of improvement.Introduction and Background A Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy (RE) degree program was established byIllinois State University in 2007, and is housed within the Department of Technology. Thedegree was initially offered in two specialization sequences: i. Technical, and ii.Economics/Public Policy. The two sequences were combined in 2013, and students are

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert John Bowman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Douglas A Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.

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Electrical and Computer

experience of four universities with support from three companies to exploitthis technology in ECE curricula. Assessment of hands-on pedagogy shows that the approachhas very positive impact on the depth of understanding of complex concepts. Effects areparticularly profound in the early years of a university program and for underrepresented andminority students or who have had a fractured educational experience. Just as profound, is theimpact “hands-on learning” has on college engineering program retention rates and students’future employment opportunities. Experimenting and solving problems in a hands-onenvironment can provide a solid grounding in engineering principles. More importantly, hands-on learning with one of the various student learning

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Karl F. Meyer; Stephen J. Ressler; Thomas Lenox

blackboard can be used with the lights on. In our experience, when the lights go out, the students tune out.Modem technology clearly has its place in the engineering classroom, but we believe it should always besupplemental to the effective use of chalk on slate. Thus the blackboard is the focal point of the methodology wedescribe below.Organizing the Class: A 5-Step ModelOur preferred methodology for organizing a class is as follows:● STEP 1: For the given lesson, formulate a series of clear, concise, action-oriented objectives for theprescribed material. These are the essential concepts and skills we expect our students to master for thisparticular lesson. The number of objectives will vary with the nature of the lesson material, but 3

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

this lesson allowedstudents to engage in completing hands-on activities and further enhanced their learning and un-derstanding of social studies concepts.AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by the National Science Foundation’s Innovative Technology Experiences for Studentsand Teachers (ITEST) program under award numbers DRL–1949384 and DRL–1949493. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation.References1 Enz, T. 2019b. Artificial Intelligence at Home and on the Go: 4D an Augmented Reading Experience. The World of Artificial Intelligence 4D Series. Capstone. ISBN 9781543554748.2 Enz, T. 2019a

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

courses,business and finance aspects, as well as communication, ethics and interpersonal issues. One ofthese case studies was adapted and used in a Mechanics of Materials laboratory class as a pilotstudy on the effectiveness of the use of such a technique. In this paper the pilot study and itsresults are being discussed .IntroductionA paradigm shift is taking place in engineering and technology education. This shift is beingcaused by a number of forces. The National Science Foundation (NSF), the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology Education (ABET), the changing expectations of employers,emerging knowledge related to cognitive theory and educational pedagogy (such as thedocument “How People Learn”1) are some of the forces that are

Conference Session

LEES Session 9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cayla Ritz, Rowan University; Cheryl Bodnar, Rowan University; Melissa Montalbo-Lomboy, Rowan University

educateengineering students about the importance of entrepreneurship [24]. Still others might use moretechnical approaches, such as a CAD- or programming-based projects with a focus on EM [3],[22]. The broad scope of EM lends itself well to a wide variety of solutions for integration intothe engineering curriculum.Interdisciplinary Competence and Engineering EducationSimilar to EM, there also exists a movement to integrate interdisciplinary skills into theengineering undergraduate curriculum. In the late 1960s, the Organization for EconomicCooperation and Development (OECD) conducted an international survey of interdisciplinaryactivities at universities [4]. It was found that there are five major origins of interdisciplinaryactivity: “Development of science

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Y. Lee; Jiang Li

Java scripts. These simple technological utilities are applied to develop agreatly multimedia tools to help engineering students taking the course of EngineeringMechanics at Morgan State University.III. Analysis and Discussion of ResultsThe results from traditionally teaching Engineering Mechanics are compared to those from thetraditional teaching combined with the Internet teaching. Such comparison is based on the sameconditions, namely, using the same textbook and materials, the same number of assignments(e.g., ten homework and quizzes given weekly) as well as the same tests and exams materials(e.g., the same problems for two comprehensive tests plus the mid-term and final exams). Thegrades from the courses taught in 1997 and in 1998 are

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie A. Dickerson, Iowa State University; Theodore (Ted) J. Heindel, Iowa State University; Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Iowa State University; Patrick S. Schnable, Iowa State University; Jill Wittrock, University of Northern Iowa; Mary E. Losch, University of Northern Iowa

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Graduate Studies

in the area of thermal science (thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat/mass trans- fer) and measurement and instrumentation. He has also developed two new graduate-level courses: ”ME 531: Advanced Energy Systems and Analysis” and ”ME 585: Fundamentals of Predictive Plant Phe- nomics.” He has been recognized for his teaching efforts through the College of Engineering’s Superior Engineering Teacher of the Year Award, and was twice selected by graduating seniors as mechanical engi- neering’s Professor of the Year. He has co-authored one book and published over 75 peer-reviewed journal papers and over 220 conference papers, abstracts, and technical reports. Ted received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Patberg Morin, North Carolina State University; Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Pam Page Carpenter

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #26592Board 108: Evaluation of Collaborative REU Exploring the Energy Spectrumfrom Body-heat Harvesting to Smart Grid TechnologyMrs. Megan Patberg Morin, North Carolina State University Megan Patberg Morin is a third year Ph.D. student at North Carolina State University. She is currently studying STEM education with a focus in Technology, Engineering, and Design. Her undergraduate de- gree is in Middle Childhood Education focusing on Math and Science from the University of Dayton, and her Master’s is also from NC State in Technology and Engineering Education. She currently works as Graduate Assistant in the

Conference Session

Remote Sensing and Telemetry

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Berg; Manuel Blanco; Fabio Urbani

side a portal will be designed and built in order to show data and perform some Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationqueries on the database. This web site will be accessible from each school belonging to theBrownsville Independent School District, and students can retrieve and manipulate data,implement several kinds of queries, create graphs and perform calculations on the stored data.Educational and Research PotentialThe weather station system will be used in K-12 education. The National Science Foundation(NSF) is the sponsor of two web sites that will

Conference Session

Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Interest Council IV. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison.Dr. Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Research Asso- ciate Professor of Education, and Founding Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research areas include student resistance to active learn- ing, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, and institutional change. She is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, an Associate Editor of

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Howison, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

performance or refrigeration capacity. It allows the students to connect the theoretical equationsand look-up tables used to model a process and observe the true performance experimentally. Thehands-on nature provides a link between the mathematical representation and the physicalexperiment to increase student understanding. The total system costs less than $300, and theequipment can easily be stored from year to year. Sample lab data, analysis, and questions areprovided for the interested reader. Lab objectives are mapped to ABET student outcomes as well.IntroductionLab exercises are an essential component in engineering education. Students develop a deeperunderstanding of the subject through a hands-on approach with real-world items. However

Conference Session

Model Eliciting Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Educational Research and Methods

of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics.Dr. Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and professor of industrial engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering education experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem-solving, and the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

goal of the Building Career Interest in Computer Science through Advanced Real-WorldProjects (CICSTART) project is to provide additional professional and technical skill workshopsto cohorts of high school students through a five-week Saturday Program. The CICSTARTprogram has provided inner-city students from four high schools with out-of-school, hands-oneducational programs focusing on professional skills and engineering technology skills. Theprogram utilizes industry-driven, project-based learning (PBL) and lessons in career and collegereadiness to prepare students for the workforce. The curriculum is continuously reviewed andmodified to address current skills needed by the technician workforce. Each student sessionconsists of five

Conference Session

Design Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-72: PRODUCT AND SERVICE DESIGN BUNDLE: A CURRICU-LUM FOR TEACHING MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESSPriya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pitts- burgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engi- neering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Aus- tralia (1998 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position of Chief Materials

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Slater, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech; Jean Kampe, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

the National ScienceFoundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundationunder Grant Number DUE – 0431646. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.The authors also wish to acknowledge the PIs, developers and coordinator of the AssessingWomen in Engineering Project (Rose Marra, Barbara Bogue, and Dana Hosko). This material isbased upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number HRD –0120642.References1. Loftus, M. (2005, January). Lending a hand. Prism, 14, 25-29.2. Wadsworth, E. (2002). Giving much/gaining more: Mentoring for success

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Education , Oct 2001.[12] R. M. Felder and L. K. Silverman, "Learning and Teaching Styles in EngineeringEducation," Engineering Education, vol. 78, no. 7, pp. 674-681, 1988.[13] R. Moore, “Are Students’ Performances in Labs Related to Their Performances in LecturePortion of Introductory Science Courses?” Journal of College Science Teaching, 37 (3) 66-70,Jan/Feb 2008.[14] N. Komerath, “A Campus Wide Course on MicroRenewable Energy Systems,” Proc. ASEENational Conference, College Park, TX, 2009.[15] R. Pecen and M. Timmerman, “A Hands-On Renewable Energy Based Laboratory forPower Quality Education,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2001.[16] C. Bachmann, J. Tang, C. Puffenbarger, and M. Kauffman, “Engineering for Non-Engineering Schools

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Yudelson; Latifur Khan; I-Ling Yen; Evgeny Panteleev

Engineering Education”personalization-oriented attributes include level of details, didactic roles, and alternatives ofmultimedia objects.As was said in 2, desired levels of details in a presentation vary for different learners. If a learneris a novice, scarce material layout will not contribute to her/his understanding significantly. Onthe other hand, unnecessary details will only distract attention for an expert learner. To addressthis issue we introduce a level of detail index for multimedia objects. Every multimedia object isassigned a numeric weight denoting the importance of this object in describing the correspondingconcept. If the importance of the multimedia object is very high then the index assigned is 1. Asthe significance decreases the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Ruane

report writing, teamdynamics, and good engineering practice in their discipline. After being organized into 3 or 4person teams, they select their project from a list of design problems and develop their proposal.In the second semester the teams develop their design, fabricate a prototype, and testperformance. Capstone design problems are solicited by course faculty from industry, federaland state agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups and on-campus faculty and staff.Design experiences can be part of the freshman year. All freshmen must take Introduction toEngineering, a one semester course comprising two seven-week modules. Students elect theirtwo modules from a list of about ten, and all modules are offered in both seven-week

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

taughtprogram to attract engineering students from all around the world. The MMT comprises theo-retical fundamentals in machining, materials, and forming technology - interlaced with com-prehensively applied hands-on science studies. Students are given the opportunity to carry outtheir hands-on experiments alongside with researchers in highly equipped labs. The conclud-ing master thesis should be done with leading companies in the sector of manufacturing tech-nology.In order to prepare the MMT students for their time in Germany and based on our lessonslearned from recent years, we decided to develop a special online course, which is providedbefore the students leave their home country for their stay in Germany. In addition to the stu-dents’ preparation

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 17

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo David Koretsky, Tufts University; Amanda Clara Emberley, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John Galisky, University of California, Santa Barbara; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

resource by using Piazza as a technologytool to support asynchronous discussions.Blair also connected learning from peers and material tool resources using hands-on activitiesto position students to “explore” statics concepts while Blair circulated around the classroomasking “probing questions.” Blair: like a lot of the pedagogy that'd be developed around the kit is designed for students to engage with each other with this kit as a communication aid and work through concepts.Blair also described “listening to student conversations” about concept questions as an importantmechanism for formative assessment.Both also frequently identified the reflective thinking of students resource to position studentsto learn. Avery engaged students in

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Samuel John, Wayne State University; Cameron Hanson, Wayne State University; James Lenn, Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

the various engineering academic programs.Dr. Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University Dr. Jeffrey Potoff is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and the Associate Dean for Academic for the College of Engineering at Wayne State University. Potoff received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University in 1999, and his BS in Chemical Engineering in 1994 from Michigan State University. Prof. Potoff is interested on improving the engagement of engineering students in their coursework through the implementation of evidenced-based teaching practices. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Implementing Embedded Control into

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY: Industry-Focused Collaboration Techniques

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuetong Lin, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; W. Tad Foster, Indiana State University; Jason C. Dean, Indiana State University

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Corporate Member Council

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College Industry Partnerships

different journals and conference proceedings. He has served as an investigator for research projects sponsored by National Science Foundation, Ford Motor Company, and the US Army. Before working at Indiana State Univer- sity, he was a faculty in the University of Louisville for 10 years. He also has over four years of industrial experience. He received his D.Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University (USA) in 1999, M.Sc. in Materials Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology (Iran) in 1991, and B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from Tehran University (Iran) in 1988. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, SAE, and ATMAE.Dr. M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University M. Affan Badar, PhD is a Professor

Conference Session

Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce Upchurch; Chi Thai

requires sizable investments. Even with additional workstations, attimes there are not enough workstations for the increasing student enrollment in certain areas: forexample in the “Sensors & Transducers” class for Fall 2000, there were 32 students for 6 fullyequipped test stations.A new course in “Applied Machine Vision” will be offered during the Spring Semester 2002.The objective of the course is to provide a hands-on experience for each student; therefore,students will use spectrometry and video imaging equipment to complete assignments. Weestimate the enrollment to be 20 students. To accommodate this class size, we would need about4-5 complete workstations for each assignment. This approach would require another

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Paniz Hazaveh; Aleksandr Sergeyev; Nathir Rawashdeh

(mathematics, 23 CH 27 CH 27 CH 26 CH 28 CH physics, computer science, chemistry, material sciences) 2- Fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering & Computing ( Micro-computer and controller techniques, engineering mechanics, electrical circuits and electronics, 55 CH 35 CH 42 CH 44 CH 35 CH programming/software engineering, design and manufacturing, measurements, thermo and fluid mechanics, automation, pneumatics and hydraulics, electrical drives and machines) 3-Mechatronics (mechatronic systems, modeling and simulation, control, PLC, mechatronic 24 CH 24 CH

Conference Session

M3B: Learning in Context 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University

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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

of the Fulton Outstanding Lecturer Award. She focuses on designing the curriculum and teaching in the freshman engineering program. She is also involved in the NAE Grand Challenge Scholars Program, the ASU ProMod project, the Engi- neering Projects in Community Service program, the Engineering Futures program, the Global Freshman Academy, and the ASU Kern Project. Dr. Zhu also designs and teaches courses in mechanical engineer- ing at ASU, including Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Design, Mechanism Analysis and Design, Finite Element Analysis, etc. She was part of a team that designed a largely team and activity based online Introduction to Engineering course, as well as a team that developed a unique MOOC

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zareena Gani, ADMC, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; sajeev karai, Higher Colleges of Technology; Huned Bohari Bohari, HCT

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

engaged with the work.This paper describes all these in detail, the method of assessment, the results and the students’feedback.Keywords: Learning by doing, Machining, hands-on skill, Advanced manufacturing1. IntroductionIn today’s global economy, a strong manufacturing base is required for any nation to have astrong economy in order to provide high living standards for its people. As UAE continues topursue a strategy of diversifying its economy from non-oils sectors to high technology and highgrowth sectors the demand for qualified mechanical engineering graduates are in rise.Students graduating with the “Bachelors in Applied Science (BAS)” degree in MechanicalEngineering are required to acquire certain set of hands-on-skills in addition to the