Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Jesse Sizemore III, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

, while puzzle games primarily enhancemotivation and critical thinking skills [27].Physics EducationGamification for physics education is commonly implemented in the form of non-serious playwhereby lectures are supplemented by online laboratories. Physics Education Technology(PhET) is one of the most used examples of this [28] [29]. PhET consists of a set of manyindividual simulations that allow the user to modify various elements, such as the coefficients asystem operates on or the elements included in the simulation. One example, of many [30], ispresented in Figure 3 whereby experimentation of capacitor variables can be explored. Thesesimulations represent a method for educators to easily allow students to experiment safely [29

Conference Session

Course and Program Assessment

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Rennels

, homework, laboratory reports, term projects, oral reports, term papers or design projects. 4. Determine the evaluation method to be employed with the artifact or evidence. 5. Establish the expected level of performance.Appendix I illustrates the evolving student learning outcomes assessment plan developed for theMET degree program at IUPUI.The Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology determined that a senior level“graduation exam” similar to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination would be theoptimal student outcomes assessment tool for several learning objectives in the MET and CIMTdegree programs. The major impetus for the development of the exam was that, unlikeengineering students in ABET accredited programs, engineering

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University; Mahmudur Rahman, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Leitern mitAnwendung auf die thierisch-elektrischen Versuche [Some laws concerning the distribution of electrical currents inconductors with applications to experiments on animal electricity]. Annalen der Physik und Chemie, 89(6):211–233,1853.[4] L. Th´evenin. Extension de la loi d’Ohm aux circuits ´electromoteurs complexes [Extension Of Ohm’s law tocomplex electromotive circuits]. Annales T´el´egraphiques, 10:222–224, 1883. .[5] L. Th´evenin. Sur un nouveau th´eor`eme d’´electricit´e dynamique [On a new theorem of Dynamic electricity].C. R. des S´eances de l’Acad´emie des Sciences, 97:159–161, 1883.[6] E.L. Norton. Design of finite networks for uniformfrequency characteristic. Technical Report TM26–0–1860,Bell Laboratories, 1926.[7] David

Conference Session

Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

has been used for otherapplications such as biological processes and so on.Due to its modular structure and the high flexibility, TRNSYS can be used as an effective tool forteaching engineering and architecture students the thermal behavior of building components, as well asbuilding thermal envelope at an early stage. At the same time, they can experience integral planningprocesses firsthand.In this paper, we propose a methodology where students can build their own system, perform numericalexperimentation and evaluate the results using TRNSYS environment. One comprehensive case studywill be introduced and demonstrated.We discuss the process from students’ point of view, and the experience earned in modeling, design,experimentation, and also

Conference Session

NSF Opportunities for Undergraduate Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

J Hines; Fred Weber; John Prados; Kurt Gramoll

. TheUniversity of Tennessee's Innovative Technology Center, Outreach and Continuing EducationDivision, Center for Advanced Educational Technology, and College of Engineering facultyhave significant experience in developing interactive web-based courses [2, 3]. At theUniversity of Oklahoma, the College of Engineering Media Laboratory is headed Dr. KurtGramoll who has been involved in web-based, asynchronous course delivery and training forclose to ten years [4, 5, 6]. The synergistic combination of these two institutions produces ateam of educational professionals with the resources, experience, and desire to successfully meetthe objectives.At OU, Statics and Dynamics have been developed as initial test cases for additional coursedevelopment. These two

Conference Session

Technology and Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Marijke Kehrhahn; Kelli Vallieres; Alexandra Bell; Nicholas Massa

were to the contentsection, although learners also tended to share their classroom experiences in this section.Among a sampling of 150 postings, we found the majority of statements were characteristic oflearners sharing their classroom experiences; for example, “I use the Slinky demonstration in myclassroom when demonstrating waves.” Moreover, participants were more eager to responddirectly to the instructor’s technical questions, but did periodically offer suggestions to otherparticipants for additional resources such as websites, applets, and laboratory experiments. Whileseveral attempts were made by the instructor throughout the semester to get participants toengage in more learner-to-learner discussions in an effort to facilitate

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

David Kelley

Session 3238 Cooperative Learning as a Teaching Methodology within Engineering Graphics David S. Kelley Purdue UniversityAbstract Cooperative learning methodologies require that a positive interdependence existbetween members of a group. This paper details a study conducted by the author on theutilization of cooperative learning within an engineering graphics course. Within the study, twosections were compared on computer-aided design (CAD) problem solving. The experimentalsection was taught utilizing

Conference Session

Technology and Manufacturing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Edem G. Tetteh, Rowan College at Burlington County; Ratneshwar Jha, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College

dimensioning and tolerancing (b) Use of computer aided drafting and design software (c) Selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement tools/instrumentation (d) Preparation of laboratory reports and systems documentation associated with development, installation, or maintenance of mechanical components and systems (e) Basic familiarity and use of industry codes, specifications, and standards (f) Use of basic engineering mechanics (g) An integrating or capstone experience utilizing skills acquired in the programMET Baccalaureate DegreeAccording to ABET-ETAC requirements, the following student outcomes and curricular topicsare required in a baccalaureate degree:Student Outcomes (a) an ability to

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael D. Amos; Bruce E. Segee

considerations. After programming the entire network, the programmer is still left with aprogram that is probably text based, difficult to modify, and cumbersome for the averagecomputer user with no programming experience to use.The next section will describe how this project works as well as the advantages anddisadvantages of using such a system.3. Neural Networks Using Excel3.1 ObjectivesThere were several objectives in mind when designing the interface for this software package.The first and most important was to make it easy to use. The goal was to make it easy enough sothat someone with little or no programming experience could sit down, read the instructions, andwithin 10 minutes have a working Neural Network. The intended audience was the

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

International

internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Soner Tarim

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

understands the judging process. The gradepoints of each criterion for judging process is shown in Table 5.Table 4. Project Evaluation Questions. Main Questions Sub-Questions Were you creative when doing your Does your research show creativity and originality? science fair project? Did you solve the question in an original way? Did you construct or design new equipment? Did you follow the scientific methods Did you clearly state your problem? and procedures in your science fair Did you use scientific literature when you do your project? initial research? Did you clearly state your

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Paper ID #21545An Investigation into How One Engineering School is Approaching GenderDiversityProf. Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Instructional Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on engineering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechanics, structural analysis, and design at Dartmouth. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Professor May was an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.Dr. Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College Joseph J. Helble is Professor of

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students for Success

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Amyl Ghanem

Session 2555 Learning Circle: New Faculty Guidance for Best Practices in Research Mentoring Amyl Ghanem Faculty of Engineering Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia CanadaIntroductionStudent-conducted research is an active learning experience practiced in capstone projects, in-class research assignments, or laboratory based undergraduate and graduate research. Societydepends on the innovations that stem from research at all levels. The transition from

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University; Nelson Barnes Jr, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

various types offormats, one of the latest of which spawned from the web and information technology and is theso-called learning object, the cyber equivalent of earlier shareable resources for education andtraining. The types of educational formats, such as lecture handouts, textbooks, and presentationslides, can all be considered as learning modules. A large variety of topics can be displayed andpresented in learning objects (LOs). In addition, the interactive learning bound to LOs can be Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conferencerealized by programming for assignments, cases, models, virtual laboratory experiments,simulations, and many other electronic resources for education and training. Many thousands

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Heidi Blackburn, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2012-4919: FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE INTRODUCTION TOMANUFACTURING-RELATED ENGINEERING HANDBOOKS USING KNOVELDATABASESProf. Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for mechanical engineering technology at Kansas State University, K-State, Salina. She teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of man- ufacturing, automation, and computer-aided design. Morse earned a B.S.I.E. from the University of Ten- nessee, Knoxville, and a M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from Auburn University, where she also worked with Auburn Industrial Extension Service. Her work in industry includes engineering ex- perience in quality control, industrial

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kyle Hoermann, Texas A&M University

AC 2009-1106: AN INTEGRATED VIRTUAL-LEARNING SYSTEM FOR APROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (VIRTUAL PLC): CURRENTPROGRESS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONSSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Naim R. Shandi, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the chance to analyze the collected data independently and review the result with my supervisor. Before starting the work in the solar project, I had no chance to practice design and build circuits on a large scale. I also had no laboratory or research experiences with batteries or PV systems prior to this. Throughout my participation in the solar energy project, I gained knowledge about the electrochemical dynamics of lead-acid batteries; physical and electrical performance characteristics of the PV modules; and basic knowledge about installing energy-storage solar systems. Working on these kinds of projects and research is encouraged and recommended for any undergraduate student. I personally

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine C.S. Whitaker; Richard W Freeman

. Additionally, using a mobile platform allowed some students todebug their programs by watching the behavior of the robot.A flexible platform meant we could create a variety of problems and exercises.Additionally, this type of platform allows the students to design multiple solutions tosolve the same problem. An example of this is Lab 2 (described below). This platformcould also be used to model several important computer concepts such as Interrupts.All Computer Engineering students at Iowa State University have at least four coursesthat teach, or require knowledge of, C (Engineering 161- Engineering Problems withComputational Laboratory in C, Computer Engineering 211- Introduction toMicrocontrollers, CPR E 301- Microprocessor- Based Design, and CPR E

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology in the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Sanders, California State University, Fullerton; Serop Kelkelian, California State University, Fullerton; Markus Wieser; Guenter Bischof, Joanneum

initial tensor componentsand the rotation to be applied, and the program displays the final results without any intermediatehistory) or not widely available (e.g., [20]). In response, the present authors have developedapplications that illustrate three-dimensional tensor transformations dynamically, in real time.This paper documents the development of these applications and serves as their public debut.Of particular relevance to the present work, we note that Pirker [21] has used virtual reality (VR)to create a virtual “educational physics laboratory” and has compared the efficacy of the VRexperience on mobile devices versus in the classroom. The results of Pirker’s study [21] indicatethat the mobile experience profits from more flexibility and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Carter Wheat, Texas A&M University; Zachary Stokes; Keith Fritz; Hunter Street; Xuan Dang; Kevin Myles; Zach Adelman

analysis quadcopter platformincludes various sensors used to analyze the water composition and properties. These includepH, saturated oxygen, and temperature. They are connected to a custom PCB, and the data can becollected and stored to the device. The data can be retrieved once the measurement mission iscomplete. The rate of reading sensors can be chosen. Moreover, this water analysis quadcopterplatform is capable of collecting water samples for further analysis in a laboratory. This is basedon the use of a custom designed peristaltic pump. The pump speed can be controlled, and it willcontrol the amount of the water sample and the speed of the collection. Furthermore, this wateranalysis quadcopter platform has an underwater camera, and it can

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice M. Margle P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yu-Chang Hsu, Boise State University; Jill L. Lane, Clayton State University; Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Gomez-Calderon, Pennsylvania State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, California State University, Long Beach; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Catherine Cohan has 15 years of experience as a research psychologist. She has expertise in the use of longitudinal designs, various modes of data collection (e.g., questionnaires, personal interviews, observa- tional data), and survey research methods.Dr. Yu-Chang Hsu, Boise State University Yu-Chang Hsu is Assistant Professor of educational technology at Boise State University. His research interests include cognitive and metacognitive processes of integrating multiple external representations in STEM fields, learning and instructional innovation through emerging technologies, and information and new media literacy. Before joining Boise State University

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ross Staffeldt

our syllabus, this example of students’work is particularly disappointing. Students having similar difficulties used to be the rule ratherthan the exception, making evaluating students’ progress through the material extremelyfrustrating. In 1997 I made my first experiments using Maple as a tool to assist students in the“heavy lifting “ of equation solving, so that they could actually come to grips with value of theinformation obtained by solving the equations.Before we continue, let us also pause to note that there are other questions raised by the sampleattempt at the assigned task. For example, if the student understood that factoring wouldeventually be necessary, why wouldn’t the student observe that the derivatives calculated fromthe

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry W. Samples; C. Conley; Thomas Lenox

to effectively communicateknowledge to the student. I don’t expect every professor to be a spell-binding lecturer complete withentertaining visual aids; but I do expect him to be able to present a body of material in a logical sequence,according to a plan, designed to be comprehensible. This is, quite often, not the classroom experience. Thestudent has the right to expect some semblance of even-exchange for his time and tuition dollars. ” 2 These words have been echoed many times, by other students , and probably by yourself at some pointduring your formal education. The teacher training program described herein, that will be offered for the first time in

Conference Session

Best Practices for Two-Year Students Majoring in Engineering & STEM Fields

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen M. Groppi P.E., Cabrillo College; Susan Tappero, Cabrillo College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

withlittle or no high quality laboratory experience in K-12, lack of experience building thingsduring childhood and adolescence, lack of understanding about how mechanical thingswork and a lack of experience measuring and hypothesizing have little background thatwould lead them to know about or to choose a STEM course of study without making aconnection to something they care about.The culture of inquiry and freedom from required content promoted questioning and whatwould be considered “off topic” discussions sometimes arose. Encouraging these questionscan increase student engagement when the facilitators are able to provide appropriatecontext for the student’s question rather than dismissing it.3. Community Service and Service LearningBeing part of

Conference Session

Accountability and Stewardship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University, Chicago; Matt Miller, Loyola University, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

compelling component of the learning experience. This experience provides students anopportunity to reflect on the inequity perpetuated through engineering irresponsibility and takecritical action to identify unethical practices and articulate a socially responsible engineeringapproach.The effectiveness of these case studies may be due to the use of situative learning, andconsideration of professional practice through analysis of an engineering standard or regulation.Real world engineering designs require standards to be met and regulations to be upheld.Working with an engineering standard in this case study as a sophomore lays the foundation forworking with a standard as a senior during a capstone project, which is required in ABET-accredited

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4038: APPRAISAL SYSTEM FOR SUPERIOR ENGINEERINGEDUCATION EVALUATION - INSTRUMENT SHARING AND SCHOL-ARSHIP (ASSESS)Dr. Denny C. Davis P.E., Washington State University Denny Davis is professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering at Washington State University. He launched and directed the Engineering Education Research Center between 2005 and 2011. His scholarly work addresses engineering design learning and assessment. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education.Prof. Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University Mike Trevisan is a professor of educational psychology at Washington State University and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education. For more than 17

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Teresa Larkin-Hein

than simply implementing technology for technology’s sake. The recentadvances in computer-based technologies and their use in SMET education provides anopportunity for educators to take a critical look at how these tools are being integrated into theclassroom and laboratory. Research has shown that these technological tools can only beeffective in promoting student understanding if used in a pedagogically sound way 4.Essential to note is the fact that the integration of computer-based technologies into theclassroom and laboratory is not enough. Strategies must be employed which are designed toassess student understanding following the use of any new type of learning tool, computer-basedor otherwise. Furthermore, effective strategies must be

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lynn Merritt Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Nikki James, Northeastern University; Kemi Jona, Northeastern University; Erich White, Oregon State University; Scott Paja, Oregon State University; Josefine Fleetwood, Oregon State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

manufacturing businesses, and held a professional engineering license for 12 of those years. Her professional engineering experi- ence, combined with her education in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, and her personal experience participating in multiple internships while an engineering student, including one international graduate-level internship, inform her work at the university in support of student engagement and success.Dr. Nikki James, Northeastern University Dr. Nikki James is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department at D’Amore McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Her portfolio includes the design and implementation of digital learning

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University; S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Wei PAN, Idaho State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the international research journal Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering.Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of electrical and computer engineering at Iowa State University. He has teaching, research and industrial experience in the areas of instrumentation, system integration, and design in the areas of Electromagnetic, nondestructive evaluation, physical layers, and portable systems. Currently, he is working on challenges and innovations in teaching engineering and science at all levels of education system, issues of technological literacy and competency, as well as magneto-optics, optical and electromagnetic physical

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

problem-basedlearning. Also, examples of how the author uses problem-based learning activities andassignments to teach creative thinking skills will be provided. Additionally, the authorwill provide ideas for technology and engineering faculty on how they can utilizeproblem-based learning in their courses.IntroductionThe author’s research in creative thinking and experience as a teacher and industryconsultant/trainer has made him aware of the need for education on creative thinking. Asglobalization continues to impact every industry, in every part of the world, the need todevelop creative thinking skills cannot be overstated4, 5. As a result, there is an increasingdemand for students who possess the thinking skills that can facilitate innovation