AC 2010-401: A LEARNING-BY-DOING APPROACH TO TEACHINGCOMPUTATIONAL PHYSICSRadian Belu, Drexel UniversityAlexandru Belu, Case Western Research University Page 15.46.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Learning-by-Doing Approach to Teaching Computational PhysicsAbstractScientific research is becoming unthinkable without computing. The ubiquity ofcomputerized instrumentation and detailed simulations generates scientific data involumes that no longer can be understood without computation. Computational physics isa rapidly growing subfield of physics and computational science in large part becausecomputers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural
Paper ID #44692Determining Where and How to Teach Engineering Communication SkillsDr. Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Department Chair, Humanities and Communication, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Determining Where and How to Teach Engineering Communication SkillsThe authors of this paper co-teach a first-year “cornerstone” design experience that combines afirst-year Computer
department at Lamar University. Since joining Lamar in 1998, he has taught over 12 different courses including management, quality and economics. His research interests include six sigma, facility layout and risk management. Dr. Underdown is the academic advisor of the Industrial Technology academic program at Lamar. He has been a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers since 1996. Dr. Underdown consults small businesses in the areas of strategic planning, process improvement, and lean manufacturing.Dr. Qin Qian, Lamar University Qin Qian EDUCATION Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Feb., 2008 Dissertation: Solute exchange with sub-aqueous sediments: hydrodynamic interactions with
Technologies/Legrand North America. From 2014 to 2015, he was with the State University of New York Farmingdale. He joined MTSU in fall 2015 as an assistant professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. He has had over 15 years R&D experience in system control and optimization, embedded systems, and intelligent transportation systems. He has had over 40 publications in referred conferences and journals. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Introducing Arduino to mechatronics engineering students via lab activities and a hands-on signature-thinking course projectAbstractDigital Circuits Fundamentals is a junior course offered for mechatronics engineering students
autonomous vehicle that cannavigate in a complex urban environment. The innovation of the NJIT system lies in its human-likeability that can make judgments based on the vehicle’s surroundings. This system is able to respond withthe speed and accuracy needed to complete all the objectives of this competition safely and effectively. The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of the initial architecture and design of the NJITautonomous vehicle. In addition, this project presents a number of education and management relatedproblems such as administration of a large student-centered project, interaction of diverse andmultidisciplinary subgroups, recruitment and supervision of team members, and relationship-buildingwith sponsor companies. In
workers and healthcare providers, robotics, and computer int ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Traffic Flow Management of State Street-Bayfront Parkway Intersection: A Simulation Case Study Jayed Pasha1, Kyle Anderson2, Alvaro Agullo San Juan2, Junayed Pasha2*, and Ikechukwu P. Ohu2 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Military University of Science and Technology, Dhaka 12172 Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541AbstractTraffic congestion at intersections is a common cause of wasted time, increased fuelconsumption, environmental pollution, etc. It is a major challenge faced by almost all busy urbansocieties
University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. He graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering and is employed with OneEnergy in Findlay, OH.Dr. Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh Robert Kerestes, PhD, is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. Robert was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He got his B.S. (2010), his M.S (2012). and his PhD (2014) from the University of Pittsburgh, all with a concen- tration in electric power systems. Robert’s academic focus is in education as it applies to engineering at the collegiate level. His areas of interest are in electric power systems, in particular, electric machinery
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and worked as a Structural Engineer. Dr. Batista’s research focuses on understanding the response of metal structures under extreme conditions, such as elevated temperatures during a fire, or lateral loads due to wind. He uses experimental work and computational models to evaluate structures and subsequently develop analysis-based design recommendations and methods. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Engineering Epic Finale – An authentic alternative assessment method for final examsAbstractInspired by an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2015 titled “Final Exams or
, Nanjing Forestry University Dr. Yan is an assistant professor of Foreign Language Institute at Nanjing Forestry University, and she got her Ph.D. degree in Jackson State University with a constant interest in developing and implementing best practices in STEM education and language acquisition.Dr. Justin R. Allison Justin Allison, Ph. D. is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Jackson State University. His research interests include instructional design, educational technology, educational psychology, and distance education.Dr. Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University Jianjun Yin, Ph.D, is Professor of Education in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Educa- tion
NSF and CBRI. His research cur- rently involves the NS-3 project and real-time software simulations in the mm-wave domain.Mr. Paul T Phamduy, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Paul Phamduy received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) in 2010. Upon graduation, he started research in the Nanometrology and Sensors Lab- oratory at UML. Paul completed his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012 focusing in the composite materials. He is currently serving as a teaching Fellow at the Pathways in Technology Early College HS under NYU-Poly’s GK-12 program funded by the NSF and CBRI. He is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic
Computer Science and a professor of mechanical and civil engineering at the University of Evansville in Indiana. He is a member of the ASEE Engineering Deans Council. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and serves on their Board on Performance Test Codes. He chairs the PTC committee on Steam Generators and is vice-chair of the committee on Fans. Page 12.1002.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Laboratory-Scale Steam Power Plant Study – Rankine Cycler™ Comprehensive Experimental AnalysisAbstractThe Rankine Cycler™ steam turbine system
a member of the Engineering department at Harvey Mudd College since 1995, and has served as Associate Dean of Faculty for Academic Affairs. She is the co-author of the Journal of Engineering Education paper, ”Use of ”Studio” Methods in the Introductory Engineering Design Curriculum” and co-developer of the sophomore-level rocket-based experimental engineering lab course at HMC. Dr. Cardenas is currently exploring novel pedagogy for Introductory Environmental Engineering courses and researching marine hydrokinetic turbines.Prof. R. Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College Prof. Spjut is the Union Oil Company Design Fellow and Professor of Engineering in the Department of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College. He has served a
helped to develop and teach the six course engineering design sequence which represents the spine of the curriculum for the Department of Engineering. The research and teaching interests of Dr. Nagel tend to revolve around engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular, the design conceptualization phase of the design process. He has performed research with the US Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the US Air Force Academy, and he has received grants from the NSF, the EPA, and General Motors Corporation.Dr. Robert J Prins, James Madison University Robert Prins received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2005; he is currently an
2006-2365: SUMMER INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTSCarolyn Vallas, University of VirginiaLarry Richards, University of VirginiaAnaïs Miodek, University of Virginia Page 11.1179.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 SUMMER INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSThe Introduction to Engineering (ITE) program is a one-week, summer residential outreachprogram for academically motivated high school students offered by the University of Virginia(UVa). The main objective of this program is to offer students with academic potential a broadoverview of the engineering profession and a taste of college life
AC 2010-1621: THE USE OF CONFERENCE PREPARATORY PRINCIPLES ANDPRACTICES (WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS) TO TEACHINTERDISCIPLINARY LABORATORY COURSESEstefania Alvarez, Clemson UniversitySteven Saville, Clemson UniversityO. Thompson Mefford, Clemson UniversityJohn DesJardins, Clemson University Page 15.1259.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Use Of Conference Preparatory Principles And Practices (Writing And Presentation Skills) To Teach Interdisciplinary Laboratory CoursesAbstract This paper examines the application of conference preparatory principles and practices toteach materials science through the
Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Student Learning Outcomes from an Environmental Engineering Summer Research ProgramAbstractIntensive summer research programs have the opportunity to help students achieve a widevariety of learning outcomes, while also deepening their interest in graduate school andincreasing their overall confidence. This research explored the learning outcomes from an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in environmental engineering at theUniversity of Colorado Boulder. The ten-week REU site included lab, field, and modelingprojects on the quality and treatment of water, soil, and air. The REU site successfully attractedan over-representation of female and minority
AC 2010-522: THE TRANSFORMATION OF A MATHEMATICSCOURSE:DISCOVERIES ALONG A FIVE-YEAR JOURNEYJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch Dr. John Schmeelk is a Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University, Doha Qatar Branch, where he is engaged in applied mathematics, generalized functions, image processing and educational pedagogy. He received his PhD from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was awarded many summer faculty grants to go to Fort Rucker, Alabama implementing procedures utilizing generalized functions. He has been an invited speaker to conferences in Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Hungary, India, Qatar, Turkey, United
, AuthorHouse, 2008. Page 14.1123.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Advanced Digital Signal Processing with Multimedia Applications in Engineering Technology Programs Li Tan College of Engineering and Technology Purdue University North Central Jean Jiang College of Engineering and Technology Purdue University North CentralAbstractIn this paper, we present our pedagogies and experiences
Paper ID #14246Using Degrees of Freedom as a Pervasive Strategy for Improving ProblemsSolvingDr. Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Biernacki is full Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Tech University (TTU). Prior to joining TTU in 1997 he spent 15 years work for British Petroleum in various capacities. He is keenly interested in engineering education, particularly in improving problem solving skills through the use of methodologies and formalisms that enable and promote critical thinking
Engineering Education, 2020 A faculty-guided Continuous Improvement regimen with intentional ABET/SO 1-7 scaffoldingAbstract.To comply with ABET/EAC Accreditation Criterion 4, engineering Programs must carry outregular documented procedures for assessing and enhancing student attainment in that Program’sstudent outcomes. Furthermore, the Program’s student outcomes must include the sevenABET/EAC Student Outcomes, SOs 1-7, which are enumerated in ABET/EAC AccreditationCriterion 3. These regular documented procedures, for assessing and enhancing studentattainment in the Program’s designated student outcomes, are collectively denoted "ContinuousImprovement" (CI).A practical, faculty-managed CI regimen was recently
Professional Engineer, a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-accredited Professional, and has contributed more than 50 publications to professional magazines, journals, and conferences.Ms. Tara Lynn Sulewski, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Page 25.398.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Design of a Zero Energy Home as a First Year Design ProjectAbstractThis paper describes in detail a novel, first-year, half-semester design project focused on ZeroEnergy Homes (ZEH’s). The project has been used for three semesters and provides a relevantcontext
from the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, and her Sc.D. in Medical Engineering from the joint Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She teaches the required freshman design sequence, the required junior mechatronics sequence, and electives in musculoskeletal functional anatomy for engineers and medical instrumenta- tion and physiology. She is interested in the use of technology in the classroom and improving student outcomes through hands-on and interactive experiences.R. Roemer, University of Utah Page 22.1320.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
the module are explained—how the students learn the basics of time andfrequency, programming in MATLAB®, time domain speech processing and operation of multi-media devices on a Windows® computer. How student teams then complete a MATLAB script fileimplementing a speaker-independent speech recognition system for a two-word vocabulary isalso described. Two exciting demonstrations are outlined, one which displays the signals from anelectronic keyboard in time and frequency domains and another which demonstrates state of theart commercial speech-to-text software using the Gettysburg Address. The module wraps up witha contest pitting each team’s recognition accuracy against the others. Finally, assessment toolsand lessons learned are discussed
developmental psychopathology with underserved populations. She is the co-PI for an NSF grant which provides schol- arships and career counseling to engineering students at Suffolk University. Her role in the project is to assess career development trajectories for the scholarship students, create program evaluations, collect assessment data and disseminate information to the STEM community. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Evaluation of the Suffolk’s Electrical Engineering S-STEM Program at Year 4 Suffolk University’s Electrical Engineering (EE) S-STEM Scholars program aims to givefull scholarships to study electrical engineering at
AC 2009-1179: A LABVIEW-BASED ON-LINE ROBOTIC ARM FOR STUDENTS'LABORATORYOlawale Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaLawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern UniversityKayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaA. M. Jubril, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaOlutola. P. Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaSoji Ilori, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaXuemin Chen, Texas Southern University Page 14.39.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A LABVIEW-BASED ON-LINE ROBOTIC ARM FOR STUDENTS’ LABORATORYAbstractIn this paper, the development of robotic arm experiments using
general, students believe they own their ideas.This is not necessarily bad, as long as they understand and appreciate the importance ofpartnerships and joint IP ownership. As university faculty, however, it would probably make usfeel better about our contributions to their education if they gave us more credit and really didconsider us experts in our disciplines. In an era of software and digital music piracy that iscompletely accepted by modern university students, it is apparent that students believe eithertheir ideas are open to all (i.e., open source movement), or that their ideas belong exclusively tothem. Maybe we have moved from Generation X to Generation Y to “Generation iPod.”4. Service-Oriented InnovationsMost university technology
Polytechnic University). She manages the FITL Center, which encourages and promotes innovative teaching strategies and technologies for learning. The Center provides faculty with training on new classroom technologies, access to technologies and resources, opportunities for re- search and design, and collaboration on educational and technological projects. Ms. Jean-Pierre has taught Mathematics, Problem- Solving and Academic Success Seminars at Polytechnic University and Columbia University. In addition to her experience in academia, Ms. Jean-Pierre has practical experience in developing online technology and multimedia products having worked in corporate positions at Google Inc. and iVillage Inc.Ms. Ana Torres, New York
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and a BSEE degree from Polytechnic University. Professor Teixeira is an IEEE Senior Member, a Registered Professional Engineer and a former ASEE-Navy Summer Faculty Fellow.Mr. Reynaldo Lopez-Roig, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Mr. Lopez received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 2013. His work as an undergraduate research assistant was related to the implementation and benchmark- ing of parallel signal processing algorithms in clusters and multicore architectures. Mr. Lopez is currently working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Software Systems Engineer.Prof. Felix Javier Nevarez-Ayala, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Paper ID #10546Identifying successful interpersonal communication strategies for women inmasculine settingsDr. Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Wolfe is teaching professor and director of the Global Communication Center at Carnegie Mellon University.Dr. Beth A Powell, Tennessee Tech University Page 24.687.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 “Facts matter; feelings don’t matter”: Identifying successful interpersonal communication strategies for women in engineering
Paper ID #8136”The Bottom 3” – A New Revolution in Leadership DevelopmentMr. Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems Eric Pearson is the Director of Cross-Sector Program Initiatives for Northrop Grumman Corporation. His has responsibilities for relationship building and cross culture leadership development. Eric has a BS in Education from Bowie State University and an MS In Technical Management form the Johns Hopkins, Whiting School of Engineering. Eric is best known for his development and leadership of the Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems New Graduate Engineering Rotation Program and the Recent