Collection

2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Muhammad Ummy; Yu Wang; Angran Xiao; Andy Zhang; Farrukh Zia

three departments, who wantto develop robotic expertise, to acquire needed knowledge and hands-on skills in robotics so theycan work as robotic/mechatronics designers or technicians.The course sequence is designed in a way that allow students to gain knowledge and skills inrobotics in a more systematic and natural manner. The first course, Embedded Systems andApplications in Robotics, introduces to students the world of microcontrollers and otherembedded systems, the brains of the robots or smart devices. This course covers the use andpotential applications of embedded system in various key industries. The second course,Actuators and Sensors Applications in Robotics, introduce to the students the world of sensors,actuators, and their

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Moses Joseph, Purdue University; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathleen C. Howell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David William Braun, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Page 22.1698.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Work-In-Progress STEREOSCOPIC VISUALIZATION AS A TOOL FOR TEACHING ASTRONOMY CONCEPTSAbstractSince its inception, 3D visualization has continued to become a more broadly adopted tool,finding uses in entertainment, industry, and education. 3D visualization is especially useful whenit is used to demonstrate concepts involving the very large – such as astronomy, or the very small– such as nanotechnology. In education, stereo visualization allows students to familiarizethemselves with worlds which are otherwise unavailable to experience in real life. The objectiveof this study is to evaluate the

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Ravi Pendse; Everett L. Johnson

possible to Engineering students. In the Electrical Engineering(EE)Department at Wichita State University, we have a freshman level course in Digital Design. Thisis a required course for EE majors. Different techniques are used in this course to emphasizeworking environment of the “real world.” In this paper, the course structure and ideas used inthis freshman level class are discussed.About the courseCourse goal: On the first day of the class, the goal of this course is mentioned and emphasized.The goal is “By the end of the semester, a student will be able to design, simulate, build, and costa simple (not trivial) digital system.” To further emphasize the type of digital system designed,several examples are discussed. Some of which are, a

Conference Session

Issues in Digital Signal Processing

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thad Welch; Robert Kubichek

skills developedin prerequisite courses. Solving real-world communications problems was exceedingly motivational Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright c 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 8: The BW test pattern recovered from a portable DVD player.to our students! Selected material pertaining to vector signal analysis can be found at www.usna.edu/EE/Research/VSA/index.htm.References[1] Agilent, Vector Signal Analysis Basics (Application Note 150-15).[2] Agilent, Digital Modulation in Communications Systems - An Introduction (Application Note 1298).[3] Agilent, Testing and Troubleshooting Digital

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University; Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

to engage mechanical engineering and industrial and systemsengineering majors in hands-on, project-based learning. As an instructor in this newly developedprogram, my primary goal is to cultivate an engineering mindset among students, movingbeyond theoretical knowledge to practical application in real-world scenarios. Recognizing theimportance of sustainability in modern engineering practice, we have embraced a proactiveapproach to incorporate relevant sustainability projects into our curriculum. The collaborationwith the Macoskey Center, a sustainability hub within our university, has been pivotal inachieving this objective. Our partnership began with a shared vision of fostering sustainabilitypractices within our university and local

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry H. Cheng, University of California, Davis

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) education in both formal and informal programs in K-14. The goal of the C-STEM Center is to broaden participation of students, especially female and under represented minorities, in computing and to develop students' computer-aided problem-solving skills to tackle real-world STEM problems. The C-STEM Center also studies how to streamline the curriculum on computing education in the context of STEM subjects in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and the first two years of college to increase student interest in

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javaid S Siddiqi; Alan S Gandy; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

DirectionsThe success of this project opens avenues for educational initiatives. Plans include expanding thecurrent system to include packaging and shipping processes and replicating this developmentprocess in community college courses focused on programming and computer vision. Thisapproach will help students learn about computer vision and programming but also demonstratethe practical application of these skills in real-world scenarios. Adapting the methodology usedin the Jelly Belly Flavor Picker project to similar objects will allow students to gain hands-onexperience in developing computer vision-based applications, leveraging cloud-based tools likeRoboflow.com for streamlined development.AcknowledgementThis material was supported by the National

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Uday Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

factors such as theperceived strengths and weaknesses of the laboratory experience on: a) motivation to learn abouttraffic safety (question 2), and b) applicability of GIS laboratory to real world activities (question3). The final question asked for suggestions to improve the current laboratory experience(question 4).On the positive and strengths side, several encouraging themes were found in students’ inputs tothese open-ended questions as follows. Overall, 16 students (59.25%) out of 27 found thislaboratory activity interesting, useful, real-life like or well supported by the online tutorial. Thefollowing selected answers provide a summary of these perspectives. The italicized commentsindicate the highlights of the student’s comment and for the

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yamilka Baez-Rivera, Mississippi State University; Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

graduate student in Engineering because of her research work. Her Research work is related to last year internship in Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Ocean Springs, MS. During that time, Yamilka was a link in a pilot project between the university and the company in where she apply what she learned in class and research at MSU, to the real shipboard power systems problems in the company. Her work is going to continue this summer, when she goes back to Northrop Grumman for second consecutive year as a summer intern. She is an active student in research, courses and extracurricular activities, especially sports. Some research interests include control techniques and the application in power systems

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Geraghty Anne Ellis, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nicholas Mulka, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

-term investment in a software platform.IntroductionExperiential learning is a relatively modern technique to supplement students’ education by“[developing] a wide range of thinking strategies and perceptual skills which are not called forthby books or lectures” [1]. The benefits of this method have long-term impacts that play a crucialrole in an individual’s professional success. Most ABET-accredited higher-education programsfeature a design course intended to leverage experiential learning by pairing the culmination ofstudents’ knowledge from their undergraduate program with a simulated real-world industryenvironment [2], [3]. There are also several supplemental outlets for continuous project-basedlearning on a larger scale, such as research

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Frassica, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Philip Voglewede, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Page 13.57.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A METHOD TO UTILIZE A TISSUE ENGINEERING LABORATORY IN A CONTROL THEORY COURSEAbstractA carefully planned control theory course is capable of tying together many topics encounteredin an undergraduate engineering curriculum. Some challenges are presented though whenteaching such a course. Traditional control courses tend to be highly conceptual and includetopics difficult for students to grasp1. To show students the real-world relevance ofmathematical modeling and control theory, a biomedical research experimental laboratory wasintroduced into the course. Students were required to design a control system to operate aperistaltic pump for nutrient supply

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Murtuza Aluminiumwalla; Salim Saherwala; Mohammed Haque

theories into real-world applications (Haque 2003). Visualization is an important factor in modern education.Traditional lecture format teaching methods sometimes fall short of conveying the complexanalysis and design principles that need to be mastered in reinforced concrete design course. Oneof the methods of reducing this short fall is to use simple animated virtual models, whichdemonstrate basic structural design concepts that can be used to enhance the studentsunderstanding. The interactive computer aided learning (Haque 2001) allows students toproceed at their own pace, motivated by a curiosity about “what happens” interactivity and “theneed to know” the design/ analysis principles.As the global community increases its utilization of new

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan E. Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University Office of Educational Partnerships

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

project-based modules. NOAA, NASA, IPCCand DOE databases are used extensively. This use of real-world data facilitates a focus on thescience, mathematics and engineering applications, the exploration of questions related to thecauses and impacts of climate change and the nature of policy or engineering interventions tomitigate these changes. This data-driven approach also minimizes the emotional and politicizedissues.The inquiry approach and core content included in these modules are well aligned with therecently published Framework for K-12 Science Education. 12 The climate change science inthese modules covers aspects of the disciplinary core subjects (Dimension 3) and most of thecross cutting concepts (Dimension 2). Inquiry and analysis are

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi-Cheng Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chia-Chi Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Yu-Jen Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Ying-Yao Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chua-Chin Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

).1 In addition, for the purpose of shortening the route to real engineering world in front ofgraduates, it is clearly beneficial to further facilitate students making flexible use of engineeringknowledge they have assimilated in the classes and to strengthen the link between academictheorems and practical hands-on applications. Following this trend, a curricular and pedagogicalmodel for teaching multidisciplinary design to senior undergraduate students was presented.2 Asa result, a project-oriented capstone course at junior or senior year of undergraduate programshas been strongly required to balance the theory and practice in engineering education.3 Besides,an approach for engineering curriculum integration in capstone design courses to

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

George List; Stacy Eisenman

Session 2793 Hands on Experiences in Civil Engineering Stacy Eisenman and George List Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAbstractNew “hands-on experiences” are being incorporated into the undergraduate civil engineeringprogram at Rensselaer. The aim is to have students see real civil systems; better relate theirclassroom knowledge to the real world; tie their knowledge together, within and across thedisciplines; and learn how to learn through experimental investigation and analysis. Variousoptions are being

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

is designed for students to learn energy systems fundamentals, develop anunderstanding of how energy systems affect the environment, climate, and society, and preparethem for engineering practice, i.e., to work on practical engineering problems. The courseprerequisite is an introduction to Thermodynamics course, offered in the 3rd year.Students can apply their knowledge from this course to energy systems in buildings, vehicledesign, design of electronics, and many other applications. It prepares students to enter thethermal engineering profession by training them to apply theoretical concepts learned in the firstthermodynamics course to real-world problems.The course content is flipped (inverted classroom) [7], and the learning is project

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Joby Anthony; A. Henry Hagedoorn; Bahman Motlagh

class are either omitted or are de-emphasized. For example, “curve sketching” is virtually eliminated since the availability of graphingtechnology makes this topic less important for engineering students than other applications of thederivative. WebCT is used as a course organizer. The syllabus is maintained “on-line” and all of theassignments are available at the Internet site. Well beyond the scope of a standard syllabus, thestudents are provided with a full detailing of each course session, including homework assignmentsand in-class activities, throughout the semester.VI. Homework AssignmentsHomework problems emphasize applications in real world problem solving. The students areencouraged to use MathCad to complete homework assignments

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; David A. Veshosky, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

process: (1)research, education, and charrette preparation, (2) charrette, and (3) implementation.8 Althoughthe charrette framework is developed for a real world design, the framework can be adapted andmodified for the purposes of the academic environment and timeframe.An adapted framework for design charrettes for use in academia is provided as an effectiveapproach to capstone design. In order to evaluate the application of the adapted design charretteframework, a case study on a senior level Civil and Environmental Engineering design course,cross-listed with an Engineering Studies course at Lafayette College, is used. The EngineeringStudies course provided students from various disciplines. The main purpose of the sharedcourse was to develop a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vy-Linh Gale, New York University; Victoria Bill, New York University; Jessica Si

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

increasing after incorporating assistive technology or real-world medical applicationsinto course projects [3, 4].Research regarding the development of these real-world biomedical application courses andassistive technology often encourage multidisciplinary teams [1]. One example combinedengineering and business students who worked on entrepreneurial assistive technologyprototypes and a business plan [5]. These projects were also used to introduce and involvestudents in technology transfer opportunities [5, 6]. Another course combined biomechanicalengineering and occupational therapy students, with faculty from both disciplines teaching thestudents and combined design teams. Feedback on the interdisciplinary teaching style waspositive, though there

Collection

2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Lucinda Fowinkle

high school lackexperience with problem solving and hands-on activities. These students often seem disengagedand uninterested in the classroom setting. Some have suggested that teaching methods should bemodified to be more entertaining in an effort to reach this generation. While modification ofteaching methods may be part of the solution, another answer to this problem could be exposureto industry operations. First hand work experience can spark an interest in the field ofengineering technology that cannot be duplicated in the classroom alone. Knowledge gained inthe classroom has less meaning without exposure to “real world” application. Through the use ofinternships, students gain work experience that compliments classroom instruction

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University; Srinivasa Vemuru, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

computer engineering students at the Ohio Northern University. This paperpresents the teaching plans and experiences from the two course offerings.IntroductionIn today’s quickly changing world, staying up-to-date is a recipe for success. Currently,embedded design companies are using a hybrid approach to implement configurable and real-time application. In such approach, the embedded developer can achieve configurability and real-time constraints on a single chip. The configurable components of the design are implemented insoftware, and the time critical components are implemented in hardware. Field programmablegate array (FPGA) providers such as Alter and Xilinx are offering soft cores for configurableprocessors1,2. Using these soft cores, the

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Williamson; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

a concrete experience to internal consideration (personal reflection) through answering the “Why should I learn this?” question in a way that the student is intrinsically motivated. In engineering education, this step is accomplished through showing the students why the new material is important to real-world engineering practice and the necessity of inculcation of this new material to be a successful engineer. Common activities include telling of stories, showing concrete pictures of the application, testimony of practitioners of the usefulness of the materials, and out-of-classroom experiences such as field trips. This step is intended to be the “hook” for student learning. 2. Information Transfer

Conference Session

Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Brianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Henry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; David Kaicheng Shen; Christopher Song; Chenhao A Zhao; Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

progressivelyupdated to integrate real-world applications of modeling, particularly those involving computersystems and data science 2. An appropriate use of technology can enable students to better visualizethe problem sets at hand. The rise of ChatGPT and AI in educational settings prompts furtherefforts to help students grasp difficult concepts. For instance, educators have used ChatGPT tocreate step-by-step explanations of complex problems, allowing students to explore multiplesolution pathways 3. Additionally, ChatGPT has been integrated into programming courses todebug code, explain algorithms, and offer personalized learning recommendations based onstudent performance 4. These examples highlight ChatGPT’s potential to complement traditionalteaching

Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Jessica Jenness, University of Central Florida; Jessica Steinberg, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

course materials in project-basedproblem solving that enhance the students’ critical thinking and adaptive problem solving skills.Introduction:The Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS) department in the College ofEngineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida has incorporated severalexperiential learning opportunities into their curriculum. The goal of incorporating experientiallearning opportunities is to provide real-world experience, projects, cases and applications toIEMS students prior to their obtaining their degrees. This will help to smooth the students’transition to career positions after graduation

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

real world experiences which usually involves various motion controlcomponents. Therefore, various assignments using input/output (I/O) devices could be given tostudents to exercise development of ladder logic diagrams. But more dynamic applications withmotion control components are necessary to train and prepare students for the real world. Thedevelopment of the PLC controlled four-story elevator is the final project assignment forstudents in the advanced PLC course. This final project requires the following tasks: thedevelopment of interfacing software for the human machine interface (HMI) terminal, the designof a hoist using a stepper motor, the implementation of a position-sensing mechanism, thecompletion of a ladder logic diagram for

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

techniques andcross platform applications were finding acceptance. Smaller, smarter and more diverse sensorsbecame available to detect bio-chemical, optical, magnetic and physical behaviors. Standardizednetworking protocols opened new markets for hardware and application development.Technology Circa 19912 - Windows 3.0 current MSDOS 5.0 released Microsoft leaves OS/2partnership with IBM to continue independent Windows NT development Intel Introduces the 486SX chip Sun Microsystems launches "the Green Project" that will result in JAVA Linux is introduced by Linus Torvald World Wide Web is launched. Embedded Microprocessors Development StrongSeeds of creativity...As Internet, local networks, embedded

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Daniel Rucker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Hussain M Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Seshadri Mohan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

Technology in Israel6-8.Generally, the purpose of the capstone design course is to provide students with the opportunityto work on a design project in which they can utilize their engineering analysis and methodologyknowledge acquired in other course offerings. One of the main learning objectives is to test theirabilities and knowledge necessary to successfully complete a real-world design project. Theliterature review identified several capstone design experience reports, which highlight thisimportant opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn about new productdevelopment. The outcome of capstone design courses is viewed as likely to offer creativedesign solutions that may, sometimes, result in the creation of intellectual property9

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part II: Activities for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

State University (SFSU). The TCP is a core protocol of the Internet protocol suite. Itoriginated in initial network implementation in which it complemented the Internet Protocol (IP).Therefore, the entire suite is commonly referred to as TCP/IP.6 TCP/IP is one of the mostprevalent communication protocols that major Internet applications such as the World WideWeb, email, remote administration and file transfer rely on. Replacing the obsolete NTCP withthe TCP/IP will allow a much more user-friendly set up process and open up opportunities toconnect the shake tables with modern smart portable devices such as smartphones, tablets andwearable devices for potential control and participation of the shake table experiments.The layout of the paper is as

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Scott Richards

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Physiological Signals Analysis Lab: Work in ProgressIntroductionLab courses are often designed with a specific objective that may or may not have a connectionto the real-world problems. In addition, labs often offer a rigid, previously tested protocol, givinglittle to no room for flexibility by the students. These lab exercises do not allow for curiosity orcreativity by the students and do not challenge their ability to reach beyond what is directly infront of them [1], [2]. The goal of this work is to change that pattern for application-oriented labactivities in the junior level Quantitative Physiological Signal Analysis

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Gao, Smith College; Glenn W Ellis, Smith College; Amy Azogue Irigoyen, Smith College; Chon-sa Cardona, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

led by real-world engineers. Given that women aremore likely than men to leave engineering due to a lack of engagement, this study also attemptsto make the field more inclusive by showcasing diverse perspectives and experiences.Throughthese videos, students virtually visit construction sites and later test soils collected from the sites.An assessment plan will be implemented to measure the impact on engagement and students’ability to apply their understanding in near and far transfer.IntroductionEngineering courses typically focus on covering content while omitting the stories andmeta-narratives that bring meaning and coherence to a subject. Such an approach not only missesan opportunity to generate the student engagement needed for deep