2006-895: A QUICK AND EASY PLC LEARNING EXPERIENCE FORMECHATRONICSClark Merkel, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDavid Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 11.107.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Session _____ A Quick and Easy PLC Learning Experience for Mechatronics Clark T. Merkel and David Fisher, Mechanical Engineering Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstract:This paper discusses how the topic of programmable logic controllers was added to anexisting senior level course in the mechanical engineering program at Rose
Paper ID #22825Undergraduate Research: Introducing Deep Learning-based Image Classifi-cation to Undergraduate StudentsDr. Deng Cao, Central State University Dr. Deng Cao received his Ph.D in Computer Science from West Virginia University in 2013. He also earned two master degrees in Statistics and Physics from West Virginia University. Dr. Cao joined Central State University in 2013 and currently serves as an assistant professor in the department of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research interests include computer vision, machine learning and pattern recognition. .Dr. Cadance Lowell, Central State University Dr
exciting way to introduce school students to different STEM fields, sincethe students will be exposed to engineering, sciences as well as computer programming.Increasingly, engineering schools embed mentoring opportunities for undergraduate studentsthrough robotics club activities [2,3]. Some schools provide service learning credit for coursesin robotics [4] in their curriculum. When mentoring middle/high school children, it is essentialto communicate the fundamental concepts in simple, easy to understand and for-fun ways.Studies indicate that a practice of journal writing about the mentoring activity [5] and usingreflection leads to improved mentoring. This can improve among mentors the ability tocommunicate complex engineering topics to lay and
Justin Chau is a senior in the Cooperative Electrical Engineering Program between Missouri State Univer- sity and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Justin is interested in learning about computer engineering, electronics, and signal processing and likes to work on projects in these areas outside of class.Mr. Matthew Neal Mutarelli, Matthew Mutarelli, is a student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University’s Cooperative Engineering Program. His research interests include Integrated Systems , Digital Logic, and Control systems.Dr. Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science and Technology ROHIT DUA, Ph.D is an
AC 2009-2132: LEARNING STYLE, STUDENT MOTIVATION, AND ACTIVELEARNINGWilliam Birmingham, Grove City College Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Chair of Computer Science Department, Grove City CollegeVincent DiStasi, Grove City College Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Professor of Chemistry,Grove City CollegeGary Welton, Grove City College Professor of Psychology, Assistant Dean of Institutional Assessment,Grove City College Page 14.841.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Learning Style, Student Motivation, and Active LearningAbstractFor the past two
Paper ID #20134Combining Active Learning Approaches for Improving Computing CourseOutcomes at Minority-Majority InstitutionsDr. Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University, School of Computing and Information Sciences Dr. Debra Davis is an Instructor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida Interna- tional University. Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary topics including understanding and improving: (1) Computer Science education, including increasing participation of women; (2) educational applications and techniques for online STEM learning; and (3) complex human-machine interactions
system design and optimization. Dr. Sexton holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Page 11.809.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Interactive Computer Program for Enhancing Conductive Heat Transfer ConceptsAbstractA computer based interactive learning tool for students enrolled in the Heat and Mass Transfercourse for undergraduate students was developed. The program is based on a code developedthrough a private contract with Sandia National Laboratory for steady state and transient heatconduction in solids. The interface, which
Paper ID #23464Innovative Approach to Online Argumentation in Computing and Engineer-ing CoursesDr. Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University Swaroop Joshi is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering at Ohio State University. He is interested in a range of topics in Education Technology and Software Engineering, including but not limited to Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Game-Based Learning, Programming Languages, Compiler Construction and Optimization.Dr. Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University Dr. Neelam Soundarajan is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department
be able to analyze,synthesize, and evaluate relevant domain knowledge in order to create and investigate thesystem’s phenomena 1,2. Currently, there is a growing body of research that provides insights forresearchers and instructors regarding (a) how students construct conceptual meaning through theuse of simulation and modeling tools 3,4, (b) what are the effects of students’ prior learning andmisconceptions on their modeling process 3,5,6, and (c) what are pedagogical approaches thatexplore the role of computer simulations for the design of students’ learning environments 7,8.However, there is a limited amount of research that describes engineering students’computational practices in the context of complex problem solving. In particular
. Page 24.307.22. The role of computer simulation tools in undergraduate power engineering educationThe mastery of STEM subjects requires that students engage in higher order learning hierarchicalCognitive objectives in excess of simple memorization, as described in Bloom’s Taxonomy ofLearning Domains [9], Fig. 1. In context of this taxonomy, the goals of undergraduate STEMpedagogy implementation activities are usually to develop instructional content at the Analysislevel in which material and concepts can be understood in terms of their organizational structuralwithin the discipline. While the M.S./M.Eng. degrees typically target the Synthesis or Evaluationlevels, in which students can put parts together to form a whole concept and can make
Paper ID #8090Integrating Online Identity Management Tools in a Complete Social MediaLiteracy Curriculum for Engineering and Technology StudentsDr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West LafayetteGeovon Andre Boisvenue, Purdue University Geovon Boisvenue is a graduate student at Purdue University. He researches technology innovation and entrepreneurship, human-computer interaction, and social media marketing and analysis.Mr. Francisco Javier Portela IIAnna Bao Page 23.778.1 c American Society for
Paper ID #8148A Performance Assessment Framework for Measuring Online Student Learn-ing OutcomesDr. Petronella A James, Morgan State UniversityDr. Craig J. Scott, Morgan State UniversityDr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University Dr. Yacob Astatke completed both his Doctor of Engineering and B.S.E.E. degrees from Morgan State University (MSU) and his M.S.E.E. from Johns Hopkins University. He has been a full time faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at MSU since August 1994 and currently serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Astatke is the winner of the 2012- 2013
Methodist University Mitch Thornton is a professor in the departments of Computer Science and Engineering and also Electri- cal Engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Thornton has six years of industrial experience and 16 years of academic experience. He is a member of the IEEE and ACM. He also serves as a subject matter expert for NCEES and has participated in various roles in the construction of the P.E. ex- amination since 1997. An advocate of distance education, Thornton has offered distance classes in various forms since 1999 and is actively pursuing new ways to take advantage of this learning environment
AC 2012-3521: MANAGING TIME IN ONLINE COURSES: STUDENT PER-CEPTIONSProf. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT) Susan L. Miertschin is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at the University of Houston. Her teaching interests are in the development of information systems ap- plications and the complementary nature of back-end developer and front-end developer skill sets. Her research interests are program and student assessment, the impact of instructional technology on student learning, and the improvement of e-learning environments and experiences.Dr. Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston Carole Goodson is a professor of technology at the University of Houston. As
leading member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of online technologies. He is Founder and Chair of the an- nual international ICL and REV conferences and Chair or member of the program committees of several international conferences and workshops. He is editor-in-chief of the International Journals of Online En- gineering (iJOE, http://www.i-joe.org/), Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET, http://www.i-jet.org/), and Interactive Mobile Technolgies (iJIM, http://www.i-jim.org/). Auer is Founding-President and CEO of the International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE) since 2006, a non-governmental organi- zation that promotes the vision of new engineering working environments
difference in student performancebecause of the open-resource nature of the on-line quizzes and assignments. For both quizzes andexercises, students had a full week to complete each with open notes/lecture/resources. Theywere only asked not to discuss the quizzes and exercises amongst themselves. Thus, studentswho had not committed class concepts to memory still had the ability to look them up. Furtherwork could utilize proctored, time-limited exams to better ascertain differences in learning.References:1. Liu, M. and M. Reed. “The Relationship Between the Learning Strategies and Learning Styles in a HypermediaEnvironment.” Computers in Human Behavior. Volume 10, Issue 4, Winter 1994, Pages 419–434.2. A. Azemi. “Designing an Effective Distance
based learning environmentfor automated process training. The system has a lecture component that uses text-to-speechnarrated lectures that are synchronized with interactive 2D and 3D graphics to introduce studentsto the concepts they will train on. The system also has a virtual environment (VE) that studentsnavigate in first person where the practical training takes place. The VE contains accurategraphical models of the equipment on which training is sought, and is programmed with the logicof how the equipment is operated, and how it behaves. The system was used in variousapplications including training in the operation of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) milling andturning machines, welding machines, and industrial centrifugal pumps. In a
AC 2012-3303: REMOTE EXPERIMENTATION FOR COMMUNICATION:FROM REMOTE DESKTOPS TO GATEWAYSMr. Grant Huang, University of Texas, San Antonio Grant Huang received his M.Sc. degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA) in 2009 and is currently a Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at UTSA. His research interests include satellite/wireless channel modeling, Assisted-GPS/GNSS (A-GPS/GNSS), and remote experimentation systems.Andreas Gampe, University of Texas, San Antonio Andreas Gampe is a Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received a diploma degree in Computer Science from the Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany, in 2006. His current
experience (Doctoral dissertation, Drexel University).3. Minocha, S., & Sharp, H. (2004). Learner-Centered and Evaluation of Web-Based E-Learning Environments. The 7th HCI Educators Workshop: Effective Teaching and Training in HCI. Preston, United Kingdom.4. Ssemugabi, S., de Villiers, M.R. (2010). Effectiveness of heuristic evaluation in usability evaluation of e- learning applications in higher education. South African Computer Journal, 45, 26-39.5. Cook, D.A., & Dupras, D.M. (2004). A practical guide to developing effective web-based learning. JGIM, 19, 698-707.6. Hoyle, S., Bruton, K., Peres, S.C., & Gutierrez, T. (2012). Usability of an Interactive Educational Website for Statistics. Proceddings of the Human Factors and
Paper ID #24877Embedded Systems Learning Using Current Technical PlatformsDr. Yul Chu, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Yul Chu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Uni- versity of British Columbia, Canada in 2001 and MS in Electrical engineering from Washington State University in 1995. His current research interests lie in the area of low-power embedded systems, high- performance computing, parallel processing, cluster and high-available architectures, computer
Paper ID #10276Measurement and Automation: Experiential Learning OpportunityDr. John W. Dyer, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Oklahoma John Dyer received a B.S. in Physiology from Oklahoma State University, and the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. His main research interests are in instru- mentation, data acquisition, and signal processing of the acquired data. Dr. Dyer applies these interests largely in the area of aviation and navigation, though he has applied his work in areas such as Cardiac Electrophysiology research and gas-fracture
Project-Based Learning of Computational Fluid Dynamics: Challenges andLessons Learned – A Personal PerspectiveMelanie ButtsIsaac ManningAbdennour SeibiProf. Abdennour is a member of ASME and SPE. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS,and Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics at Penn State University. He is a distinguished researcher inproblems related to the energy sector and advanced materials. He has published over 150 technical papersand 30 technical reports which earned him international recognition from ASME and SPE. He is currentlya Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program, at Utah Valley University, Orem, UT, USA.Mohammad ShekaramizAbolfazl AminI am an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program of the
AC 2008-1332: COMPUTER-AIDED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: THENATURAL PARTNER FOR PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGRoger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne Roger Hadgraft is a civil engineer with more than 15 years involvement in engineering education research. He has published many papers on engineering education, with a particular focus on problem/project-based learning and the use of technology to support learning in this way. He was instrumental in introducing a project-based curriculum into civil engineering at Monash University, commencing in 1998. From 2002-6, his work at RMIT was in curriculum renewal to embed graduate capabilities, specifically through a stream of project-based courses/subjects, one
AC 2010-1290: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING AND PROBLEM SOLVINGSKILLS THROUGH SELF-REGULATED LEARNING ASSESSMENT FORCOMPUTER ENGINEERINGGordon Skelton, Jackson State University Dr. Gordon W. Skelton, Associate Professor Department of Computer Engineering at Jackson State University, is Director of the Center for Defense Integrated Data (CDID) where he is responsible for conducting research in the fields of intelligent decision support, geographic information systems, robotics, wireless sensor networks and related topics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of South Africa. His research interests focuse on the engineering education, STEM curriculum development, intelligent decision
AC 2012-4831: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLASS-ROOM LEARNING AND ONLINE LEARNING ON MEDICAL IMAGINGWITH COMPUTER LAB EXERCISESProf. Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology Hong Man joined the faculty of electrical and computer engineering at Stevens in Jan. 2000. He re- ceived his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Dec. 1999. Man is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of ECE. He is serving as the Director of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program, and the Director of the Visual Information Environment Laboratory at Stevens. His research interests have been in image and video processing, medical imaging, data analysis and pattern
AC 2011-2001: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLASSROOM LEARNINGAND ONLINE LEARNING ON MEDICAL IMAGING WITH COMPUTERLAB EXERCISESHong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Hong Man joined the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens in January 2000. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December 1999. Dr. Man is currently an associate professor in the department of ECE. He is serving as the director of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program, and the director of the Visual Information Envi- ronment Laboratory at Stevens. His research interests have been in image and video processing, medical imaging, data analysis and pattern recognition
A&M University in 2002. His research involves Computer Graphics, Virtual Learning/Training Environments, Scientific Visualization, and Computer Network Security. Page 15.737.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Infusing Tablet PCs and Interactive Learning Technology into Computer Science Education to Enhance Student LearningAbstractStudents from the digital age are visual and active learners who prefer strong interaction withtheir peers and instructors. Traditional lecturing styles are insufficient in grasping the attention ofthese students and in supporting their learning needs. Tablet
Session 2793 DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTER-AIDED LEARNING TOOL TO OPTIMIZE STUDENTS’ LEARNING OF UNDERGRADUATE ELECTROMAGNETICS AT OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Khalid S. Al-Olimat, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Ohio Northern University Email: k-al-olimat@onu.eduStudents have generally found electromagnetics a difficult subject to understand and learn.Despite the publication of many textbooks in this field, each one is intended to provi de
Paper ID #41044Ten Years of Badge-Based/Mastery Learning for Computer Architecture—LessonsLearnedDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Ten Years of Badge-Based/Mastery Learning for Computer Architecture - Lessons LearnedAbstractTen years ago, we chose to implement a badge-based version of a computer architecture course.We presented a research paper [1] on this
curriculum in theirclassrooms. A thematic analysis of the data revealed that teachers associated computationalthinking with specific coding activities, an interdisciplinary subject, and a problem-solvingprocess.IntroductionOver the years the presence of engineering as well as computer science (CS) education in K-12classrooms in the U.S. has increased. In essence, numerous programs and curricula have beendeveloped to support pre-college engineering and computer science education for formal andinformal learning settings [1-3]. This presence and integration of engineering/CS in K-12 is animportant phenomenon due to the implications it has for the future of STEM education [4]. Infact, a variety of positive outcomes have resulted from engineering