in ourcourses? Finally, we study students’ perspective on buzzwords, i.e., how useful are theyin getting them jobs and in particular, if students get confused by the plethora ofbuzzwords in some courses.Buzzwords and Other Disciplines in EngineeringThe computer science community has recognized that the use of buzzwords is widespreadespecially in the teaching of computer programming (see Haug-Warberg7). Interestingly,however, there seems to considerable literature pointing out to the need for avoidingbuzzwords in computer science education (Parnas13; Zobel17). Although a simple googlesearch with “buzzwords mechanical engineering” (or searches with “mechanical”replaced by “electrical” or “civil”) does not seem to yield anything specific to
professional activities include: program chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education; chair of a new IEEE program on Early Career Faculty Development; editorial board of IEEE/HKN The Bridge magazine; and ABET EAC program evaluator.Dr. Edward W. Chandler P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Chandler is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Milwaukee School of Engi- neering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1985 and is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. He previously was a Member of Technical Staff at L-3 Communications and currently performs systems engineering
Paper ID #46246Integrating Theory and Practice in Signals and Systems Education: A Lab-CenteredCurriculumDr. Mahdi Yazdanpour, Northern Kentucky University Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour (Senior Member of IEEE, ABET PEV) is an Assistant Professor and the Program Coordinator of Mechatronics Engineering Technology as well as the Coordinator of the Institute for Student Research and Creative Activity at Northern Kentucky University. His research interests include Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Human Robot Interaction, Brain Computer Interfaces, Mind-Controlled Systems, Medical Robotics, and Computer/Machine Vision. He has received
. Page 11.974.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Open Source Software and Live Linux CDs: Elements of Successful Lab ModulesIntroductionIn addition to the intellectual effort, hands-on lab development can require substantial budget,labor, and laboratory resources. Often, commercial software can require a significant budgetcommitment. At the same time, system configuration and software installation can also require asignificant labor commitment. In many colleges, incorporating laboratory activities into a classnecessitates the dedication of a physical room to a single course section. In many environments,obtaining the necessary budget, labor, and room resources for hands-on lab modules
. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways for students in the CSUB service area. Additionally, she was the co-PI for an NSF IUSE grant for STEM retention (NSF-DUE 1430398) and the co-PD for multiple U.S. Department of Education grants related to engineering education and outreach. Her research interests are focused on network and system security, particularly with respects to protecting mission-critical resources and ser- vices. She is also conducting research in applying biological concepts to cybersecurity, such as artificial immune systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Addressing the Needs of Hispanic/Latino(a) Students
lizabeth is a Junior at Ohio Northern University. She is the Project Manager of an organization at school that is designing and fabricating a model Mars Rover for a local museum. She is, also, has leadership roles in Phi Sigma Rho, the engineering sorority as ONU. Other organizations she belongs to include: SWE, ASME, Flute Choir, JEC and more.Mr. David Reeping, Ohio Northern University Page 23.414.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of a First-Year Engineering Course Classification SchemeIntroduction:A proliferation of first-year engineering programs exists
education. He also has interests in human-computer interfacing. He has been involved in ABET accreditation for about 8 years and is a Commissioner of CAC-ABET and a CAC accreditation team chair. He spent ten years in industry designing industrial automation systems and in telecommunications. Professional memberships include IEEE, IEEE-CS, ACM, SIGITE, ASEE. Page 12.380.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Comparative Evaluation of ZigBee and Bluetooth: Embedded Wireless Network Technologies for Students and DesignersAbstractNetworked
unfortunately, students caneasily lose their understanding of their personal abilities as learners when they feel powerless inthe face of a monolithic factory model of education that appears indifferent to their individualstruggles and successes” [1, p. 15, emphasis in original]. The history of the development of thecurrent factory model of Western engineering education is eloquently explained by Tsai, et al.[1]. This factory-like system is ideologically supported by the metaphorical “pipeline” model ofengineering education, in which students are assumed to enter and exist their educationaljourneys in a uniform manner [2]. However, as Pawley and Hoegh point out, “in a country wherepublic education systems (both K-12 and higher education) still seem
Paper ID #16191Innovations in Engineering Education through Integration of PhysicsDr. Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Kanti Prasad is a professor in the department of electrical and computer Engineering and is found- ing Director of Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Laboratories at the University Massachusetts Lowell. Professor Prasad initiated the Microelectronics/ VLSI program in 1984, and is teaching 16.469/16.502 VLSI Design and 16.470/504 VLSI Fabrication courses since its inception. From the spring of 1986 Pro- fessor Prasad developed 16.661 Local Area/Computer Networks, and since 1994 VHDL Based
)Learning Management System (LMS) ModulesABSTRACTFor this work-in-progress (WIP) paper, faculty from Minnesota State University,Mankato’s (MNSU) Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Civil Engineering (CIVE)Programs developed a Learning Management System (LMS) module forFundamentals of Engineering Diagnostic Test (FEDT) and analyzed the preliminarydata obtained from its first run during Fall 2023. The FEDT module is intended to beused for multiple purposes that are explained briefly below.Both ME and CIVE programs have the mission of graduating engineers that willcontribute to their professions, seek leadership positions, and most importantly pursuetheir education with licensure programs. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examis the first step that an
Technology KIP HODGES is a Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT. He has served as a Co-Director of the Earth System Initiative and the Terrascope Program at MIT since their inceptions. Page 11.1245.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Terrascope: A Project-Based, Team-Oriented Freshman Learning Community with an Environmental/Earth System FocusAbstractIn the fall of 2002, MIT’s Earth System Initiative introduced Terrascope, a year-long program inwhich freshmen work to find solutions for complex, interdisciplinary environmental and
AC 2010-1409: INTEGRATING HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP INTO UNIVERSITYAUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PROGRAMSMichael Wahlstrom, Argonne National LaboratoryFrank Falcone, Argonne National LaboratoryDoug Nelson, Virginia Tech Page 15.767.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Hardware-in-the-Loop into University Automotive Engineering Programs Using Advanced Vehicle Technology CompetitionsAbstractWith the recent increase in complexity of today’s automotive powertrains and control systems,Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has become a staple of the vehicle development processin the automotive industry. For
almost certainlywill be important in their future work with electrical circuit analysis and design. Manyadditional conceptual difficulties remain to be enumerated and addressed, particularly forreactive elements, transient circuits, AC circuits, op-amp circuits, and Laplace transformanalysis, for example, and further such work is planned.7. AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation through the TransformingUndergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program underGrant Nos. DUE-1044497 and DUE-1323773. We thank Drs. M. Ardakani, J. Chae, R. Ferzli,S. Goodnick, R. Gorur, Y. Hui, G. Karady, B. Matar, Meng Tao, C. Tepedelenlioglu, T.Thornton, Chao Wang, Hongbin Yu, and Hongyu Yu for
students • Promotion of engineering to women in other technical majors at the university • Providing a resource room • Current faculty and student presence at school career days and similar activities • Engage more women in undergraduate research and point them to graduate schoolThe primary student suggestions included • More contact with high school students • More programs to educate high school students and teachers • Page 15.412.5 Recognizing the importance of student organization participation as providing both support systems and leadership opportunitiesArmed with this information and her 20+ years of
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Interdisciplinary International Senior Design: How Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries Support ABET AccreditationIntroductionResponding to shifts in society and industry toward a globalized economy, engineering schoolsare beginning to address the realities of engineering and design in developing communities. Aglobalized economy is defined here as one of international marketplaces and hybridizedcompanies that draw on a range of cultural and disciplinary perspectives. To prepare students forthis emerging workplace, engineering education must incorporate global, environmental,economic and societal issues as well as prepare students
support can also contribute to astudent’s social capital especially in first-generation student populations where studentsperceived their peers are better able to support their needs to do well [8,9].The combination of these two frameworks were weaved into the Scholar Program such that itmaintained a combination of peer group interactions and more one-on-one interactions withacademic coaches to provide participants with a robust experience. The development of theScholar program also drew on previous work on best practices for the success and retention offirst-generation [10] and underrepresented minority students [8,11]. These best practices includeproviding non-academic advising and educating students on campus resources [10] and peersupport
engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Yan Chen, University of New Mexico Yan Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Departments of Organization, Information & Learning Sciences and Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Her research interests fo- cus on computer supported collaborative learning, learning sciences, online learning
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Impacts of New Modes of Instructions for Nanotechnology Education within Engineering and Science ProgramsAbstractA new multidisciplinary nanotechnology track was developed and delivered within Electrical &Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) programs. This track featuresnew modes of instructions that integrate knowledge from engineering and sciences researchprojects into academic curricula. A team of faculty from both the School of Engineering andTechnology and the School of Science has developed course materials and laboratorycomponents. A total of 12 credit hours, in addition to research modules, compose ananotechnology track
AC 2011-2849: A WORLD OF EDUCATION: HEALTHCARE WITHOUTBORDERSMegan Ida O’Connor, Milwaukee School of Engineering Megan O’Connor is currently a Biomedical Engineering student at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. She looks forward to earning her BS degree in biomedical engineering in May of 2011 with a minor in technical communication. As a student, Megan is a member of Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB), BMES, and SWE. In the fall of 2008, O’Connor assisted in the creation of a campus organization called Healthcare Without Borders (HWB), and has since participated as secretary, vp/engineering crew manager, and presi- dent. She intends on continuing her education in graduate school with a bioengineering focus on artificial
) increasing theparticipation of women and underrepresented minorities; (6) continuous improvement throughassessment, evaluation, and feedback; and (7) managing change. The curricular models and theassessment data that emerged from the pilot programs are well documented in the literature. Thesecond five years of funding, starting in 1998, are focused on how to institutionalize modelcurriculum programs, how to facilitate systemic change in engineering education, and how tobuild sustainable models of assessment and evaluation that support systemic change.In 1998-99 academic year, A&M completed the first phase in the transition from pilot curriculato new first and second year engineering curricula for every student. As the foundation for new
embedded systems design, and engineering education. He is a co-founder of zyBooks.com. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Common Logic Errors for Programming Learners: A Three- Decade Literature Survey Nabeel Alzahrani, Frank Vahid* Computer Science and Engineering University of California, Riverside {nalza001, vahid}@ucr.edu *Also with zyBooksAbstractWe surveyed common logic errors made by students learning programming in introductory (CS1)programming
, SPRINT Girish Rao has graduated from Penn State's Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department with M.S. in 2005. He is currently working as a development engineer for Sprint. Page 11.205.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Investigation on Design Effectiveness and Efficiency of Teams Equipped with a Design Information Support Tool (Dist)AbstractIn this work, it is hypothesized that by providing novice designers with a decision supporttool (software), that can (i) take the designer’s input, (ii) simplify design decision-making byautomatically
Polytechnic.Beginning in 2000, the development and implementation of new EE model has beencontinued at Helsinki Polytechnic University (Stadia). Since August 2001, the Faculty ofEngineering at Stadia has developed and implemented the new model in the four-year BSProgram of Industrial Management 4,5,6,7. A one-year MS Program will be started in Augustof 2006. A team of some 25 faculty members and specialists have participated in this R&Dwork.For supporting the work, the Centenary Foundation of the Technology Industries of Finland,which is owned by the Technology Industries of Finland, has granted US $ 0.5 million for theproject ”Transforming Engineering Education for Meeting the Requirements of theDevelopment Mode of the International Industry”. The
2 Proceedings of the 2022 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2022, American Society for Engineering Education2.2 Mindstorms and ArduinosAn important advancement since the implementation of LOGO programming was the inventionof the LEGO Mindstorms platform. Launched in 1998, Mindstorms have been used in a varietyof roles from middle school classrooms15 to introductory engineering classes20 and academicresearch.5 This platform is a powerful Educational Robotics tool because researchers in thediscipline, including Papert himself, helped LEGO to develop it. This product was widely usedin college classrooms when it first came out and sometimes was found used in activities thatincluded
Paper ID #48194Three Parts to a Comprehensive Way to Describe a SystemDr. Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University at RaleighJeremy Edmondson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Jeremy is the Associate Director of ECE Senior Design at North Carolina State University and has over 25 years of mechatronic engineering industry experience since receiving his Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Electrical Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Three Parts to a Comprehensive Way to Describe a SystemAbstractPresenting a system/project design to a
courses. Page 26.218.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Anatomy of Assessment of Manufacturing Design Engineering Academic Program – Do’s and Don’ts ABSTRACTThe anatomy of assessment of manufacturing design engineering academic program wasevaluated in this paper. This paper summarizes not only the annual assessments that wereundertaken to assess this program but also provides a comprehensive review of theassessment process that was developed and adopted in our institution to evaluate themanufacturing design program. Details
novelty7. For junior researchers in engineering education research, they may notonly have difficulties of shifting mindset, but also have confusions regarding how they would fittheir research interest to the larger knowledge body of this community, what is the appropriatetheoretical framework to ground their work, what other related work has been done, whatquestions are worth asking in this field, and who are the go-to persons if they are interested incertain topics.An interactive visualization knowledge platform iKNEER (Interactive Knowledge Network forEngineering Education Research, www.ikneer.org) is currently under development with the goalof supporting researchers in Engineering Education Research (EER) community to explorecurrent state of
EDUCATION Final Submission May 16, 2022: American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) 2022 Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN on June 26-29, 2022AbstractThe understanding and exposure to students of standards in science and engineering educationprograms is now essential to worldwide applications and is a keynote criterion for AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) certifications. ABET is a non-governmental accrediting organization that reviews post-secondary education programs inapplied and natural science, computing, and engineering. These standards range from the safeuse of consumer products to wireless technologies in fire and security systems. This paperprovides an update on the progress made
Texas A&M University. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Masdar Institute of Science & Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Paper ID 39732 ASEE 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition, 25-28 June 2023, Baltimore, MD, USA How to Address Sustainability in a Mechanical Engineering Program ― Implementation and ChallengesAbstractWith the growing consciousness of depleting material and energy resources, the concepts ofrenewability and sustainability are becoming increasingly important. Sustainable engineeringrequires improved design of products, systems, and services, targeting better
AC 2007-1245: EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR SYSTEMS SIMULATION ANDLABORATORIES LEADING TO THE CAPSTONE DESIGN SEQUENCE INAEROSPACE ENGINEERINGKarl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University KARL H. SIEBOLD, Ph.D. Currently an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona, where he teaches Spacecraft Systems Engineering and Spacecraft Capstone Design courses. Additionally he teaches Robotics, Thermodynamics, Space Mechanics, Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Control Systems Analysis and Design. He also taught at the Universities of Houston/Clear Lake, Colorado/Colorado Springs at the Johnson Space Center