Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mei-yi Lau; Ming-yin Chan

) Ability to Self understanding, Information search, Pragmatic skills e.g. articulate, Skills acquired Team spirit, Innovation Liaison with parties drawing Communication skills4. Conceptions of learning Learning is not merely associated with the increase in knowledge and recallingbookish information. It is related to the understanding of fundamental principles andunderpinning concepts, which can be applied to situations in the real world. This idea is inkeeping with that of Marton & Ramsden [10], who wrote: “Learning should be seen as aqualitative change in a person’s

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of problem based learning and case studies in thiscourse first began with the PI’s participating the NSF Case Studies Workshop and participationin previous research grants for use of problem based learning (PBL) for course instruction. Forour work, case studies are defined as short realistic stories that provide relevant detail about anenvironmental problem. The case studies are used to introduce the 1-week lab topic and link thelab skills students should learn during the course to real world applications they could encounteras engineers. Problem based learning for our work will be defined as a real world problemassigned as a large project to a student team. The students are asked to identify what they knowand what they need to know. Based

Conference Session

Curriculum and Assessment III

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoyan Gong, Institute of Smart Education, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries. ; Liang Zhao, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; RenHao Tang, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; YaNa Guo, Faculty of InformationTechnology,Beijing University of Technology; Xiwei Liu, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries; Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Jian He, Faculty of Information Technology, Beijing University of Technology; Fei-Yue Wang, National Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Wanruo Shi, Beijing Normal University; Xiaojie Niu, Beijing Normal University; Xinzhu Wang, Beijing Normal University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

are encapsulated and modularized with friendly and easy-to-useinterfaces. AI curricula are developed based on constructivism, project-based learning andmultidisciplinary integration. Typical teaching cases, such as speech recognition, text recog-nition, image recognition, intelligent transportation, smart home, intelligent robots, etc.,which are used to enhance comprehension of AI concepts and applications, are also discussed. Keywords : AI Education, Innovation Capability, Constructivism, iSTREAM1. Introduction The radical and transformative technological revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) hasresulted in fundamentally new ways of science and engineering practice. Countries aroundthe world have released national strategies to

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathon E. Slightam, Marquette University; Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

students is highly encouraged for anyonedeveloping new laboratory experiments. The revised experiments were implemented in the “Design of Machine Elements” course in Page 26.1101.7the Spring 2014. Feedback from students and teaching assistants has confirmed the value of theexperiments in engaging students in the analysis and design of gears and geared systems. Stu-dents became familiar with different types of gears, experimentally determined parameters ofgears, analyzed, designed, and fabricated gears. From this, students gained an understanding ofthe applicability of gears to real-world problems while peaking interest.Feedback The intent of

Collection

2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James G. Steuber

focused research in the literature. This isdue, at least in part, to the changing skill sets of students entering engineering programs today.Wood and Wood concluded the following: Instead of a tinkering background with the dissection of machines and use of tools, students are now entering with computer, video games, and other “virtual” experi- ences. This focus has left a void in the ability to relate engineering principles to real- world devices and applications 1.And that, these different skill sets (and learning styles) can be addressed by introducing morehands-on experiences into engineering curriculum. These conclusions were the motivation of thecurrent research. That is, it was taken as a premise that moving from a

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Wafa Mohamed Elmannai; Khaled Elleithy

)energy consumption. Historically underwater monitoring and data collection I. INTRODUCTION were performed by recording devices that did not communicate in real time. They simply recorded data and Underwater sensor networks have a wide variety of were retrieved at a later point by physically collecting theapplications in real world. They can be used in Ocean devices. This would be akin to the use of computers before theSampling Networks, Pollution, chemical, biological

Conference Session

Exploring Technological Literacy and Awareness

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

teaching electronics has been seriouslystudied and reconsidered. Most programs today still use a bottom up approach that begins withmath and science, progresses to basic electrical theory and components, electronic circuits,embedded controllers, and eventually equipment and systems. This is still a logical progressionbut it does not address the problems that it creates such as student boredom, disinterest,difficulty, motivation and ultimately withdrawal. Students frequently drop out in the earlycourses simply because they cannot relate the need for the theory to the real world work and jobsand because of the extensive math and analysis. “Why am I learning this?” is a major factor instudent retention. And many early required courses never answer

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

with an engineering education that is explicitly socio-technical in nature. As such, inaddition to the work presented here about contextualizing Statics, other ongoing engineeringwork at USD includes introducing social relevance to heat transfer [12], reimagining energy asan interdisciplinary and decolonized concept [13], integrating social justice into engineeringcurricula [14], and teaching social responsibility in circuits and materials science [15], [16],among others [17]. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where author SWS works, giving students theopportunity to tackle real world problems began nearly 50 years ago when the curriculum wasrevolutionized to focus on project based learning (PBL) [18]. This curriculum shift

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu-Lun Huang, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Chiao Tung University; Chao-Yang Cheng, Institute of Electrical and Control Engineering, National Chiao Tung University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the design, the highergrade will be obtained in the final project. During the three years of adopting CIM in the EOScourses, we figure out several issues as follows: 1. A gap exists between the pure engineering teaching materials and innovation skills. It is difficult to switch from a pure engineering lecture to an innovation lecture. 2. Even when students are innovated, they may still lack sufficient capabilities to realize the design. 3. The design may be innovative, but impractical. Even if the design is realized, the final result may not be useful for real-world application. As a result, we decided to strengthen CIM with the flipped classroom approach and theCDIO initiatives (2017

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen Ed.D, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

way to incorporate information about the company's products and use this information to authenticate the real-world application of the curriculum content.  Once the work experience and lesson plan are submitted, the teacher receives an incomplete for the course. To have the incomplete changed to a passing grade, the teacher must implement the lesson plan the following semester. Once the lesson plan has been implemented, the teacher must analyze the lesson plan design and delivery, revise it as necessary based on reflective practice, and resubmit the lesson plan to the internship coordinator. Once the resubmission is complete, the teacher's grade will be changed to a passing

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A Comprehensive Review of Practices and an Assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s OutcomesAbstractCapstone projects serve as a vital bridge between academic theory and real-world application,equipping students with the skills necessary for professional success. Each university implementscapstone projects in Civil Engineering (CE) using different styles, types of projects, and lengthsof their capstone course. A survey of CE programs in Virginia was performed to gather infor-mation on Capstone courses. In addition to comparing CE programs across Virginia, this paperexamines the capstone course at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), an institution that blends

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward H. Currie, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Simulink, and the real-time control was programmed using LabVIEWwith the NI myRIO controller. Students selected the brushed DC motors for their applications,developed the power electronics, interfaced the incremental optical encoder, and programed thereal-time control code. The mechanical design of the mechanism (links and bearings), supportstructure, and motor coupling was performed using mechanical design principles. Performancerequirements were continuously evaluated and updated. See mechanism pictures in Appendix A.Students had the opportunity for a hands-on, real-world mechatronic design experience, just asthey will be expected to perform after graduation as real practicing engineers.References1. Craig, K., “Mechatronify Common Mechanisms

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Accredidation

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

Tagged Topics

International Forum

highest ethical and professional standards towards employers and community during their professional career;  recognize the need and engage in life-long learning activities through the pursuit of further studies, on-job training and certification; and  reach professional success through working and communicating effectively within multidisciplinary team, solving real-world problems, and assuming leadership roles with integrity and high responsibility in their organizations.Common Theme of ExcellenceAll the institutions had some common approaches to accreditations. These are in spite of widedifferences in educational and cultural backgrounds of the students and faculty. Even betweenthe two institutions in the

Collection

2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Iem Heng; Farrukh Zia

laboratoryexercises in CET 3510. Applications of an embedded system or a custom designed systemassociated with parallel port, serial port and USB port will be discussed in details.2.1 Parallel Port CommunicationConsider the case of implementing custom designed system, as part of one laboratory exercise inCET 3510, for controlling the real world peripherals of electronic components with standardparallel port. Eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), for instance, are controlled through parallelport communication. This can be seen in the following schematic diagram below:The positive polarity or anode (longer leg) of eight LEDs is connected to the data ports; whereas,the negative polarity or cathode (shorter leg) is connected to the common ground of port pin 18

Conference Session

Design and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

possession. The good side of having it very few times was that it forced us to really prove and think out our project in theory within our calculations, CAD, and programming. Therefore when we received the robot the last time we would be ready to go.Industry-sponsored projects are likely to be useful since they typically serve (to some extent) thesponsor’s commercial interests. Student engagement is higher when they clearly perceive theutility of their work. A student on the Spider team evinced this: The part I enjoyed most was having an immediate real world application to our project.One of the homework assignments reveals how the course work facilitated meeting some ABEToutcomes, which empower graduates to achieve the

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Olukayode Emmanuel Apata, Texas A&M University; John O Ajamobe, Texas A&M University; Segun Timothy Ajose; Peter Oluwaseyi Oyewole, Kent State University, Kent; Grace Iyinoluwa Olaitan

unique challenges and progress.In engineering education, AI-based platforms adjust the difficulty of problems according to a student’sperformance, keeping them engaged and challenged without feeling overwhelmed (Slomp et al., 2024).Similarly, language learning applications use AI to adjust lesson difficulty dynamically, which ensuresthat students are constantly improving without encountering content that is too easy or too difficult (GuttaEssa et al., 2023). These adaptive systems create a personalized learning environment that fostersmotivation and engagement.Automated Assessment and FeedbackAutomated assessment and real-time feedback are essential to AI's impact on education. AI-drivenassessment systems allow instructors to evaluate

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

aspects toremain current with the changing trends in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC)industry. This paper summarizes the research to develop a curriculum progression involving theuse of BIM tools at every relevant stage of a student’s academic career, culminating in acapstone project as a Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab.The Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab (VC2L) is a pod based collaborative learningenvironment at the Del Webb School of Construction (DEWSC), Arizona State University,wherein interdisciplinary groups of students can investigate real-world projects from theviewpoint of industry representatives in their own particular field of study. Collaboration is ateam assignment, modeling the project life

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Yegin Genc; Gonca Altuger-Genc; Akin Tatoglu

level of AI obtain, especially for nonlinear systems or systems with complex boundaryinvolvement. Learning goals will allow for identifying the extentof the interaction (e.g., whether the topic needs to be broken intomore manageable learning units) and the learning structure (e.g., B. Assessing Learning Goalsmastering theoretical constructs vs. application of theory to real-world problems.) The AI tutor assists learners in defining their learning objectives, whether assigned by an instructor or self-decided. Goals may include mastering

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Small, Clarkson University; Gail Gotham, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES; Peter Turner, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

applications ofSTEM subjects to solve relevant and real world problems.A total of 22 institutes were offered during the summers of 2008 and 2009 through a STEMPartnership grant funded by NYSED. Table 2 highlights the engineering and computer scienceoriented institutes. Many of these institutes closely align with the faculty instructor’s researcharea and utilized research equipment and laboratories on our campus. For example, in theFinding NANO institute, the participants made nanoparticles and observed them through ascanning electron microscope.Rigor and relevanceProject-based learning 11 and the rigor and relevance framework developed by Willard R. Daggettof the International Center for Leadership in Education 12 provided a common schema for ourSTEM

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Hussain A. Alhassan; Christian Bach

which may compensate Apple released their first operating system. It is based on the for small shortcomings in features and flexibility. As a Disk Operating System (DOS) system which is well known as consequence, the operating system is not secure the black screen and command line. Microsoft dominated the enough. In this case, a third party third party may market of operating system after they released Windows 95. provide a security application, such as Norton [12]. This new domination of the operating system world was held (and, many would argue, still is) for many reasons [21]. • FACTOR 4: Graphic User

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

) waveforms. Root Mean Square (RMS) values and powercalculations reinforce key principles. Revisiting electromagnetic field concepts bridges priorknowledge from physics to real-world applications in electrical engineering. Students begin withthe fundamentals of AC generators and transition to practical applications. They explore theproduction, advantages, and applications of three-phase power and various system configurationslike wye and delta connections. Simplifying the analysis of balanced and unbalanced systemsallows students to focus on critical problem-solving skills and active learning.Visualizing time-domain signals and transitioning to phasor domain analysis enhancescomprehension, making the subject approachable and engaging. A more

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Susan E Chappell, Penn State University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

in the areas discussed previously. Programming of this type wasfirst offered as a pilot for Information Sciences and Technology students in 2012-2013 at a sistercampus. The program introduced 20-25 students to alumni/industry experts and recruiters fromseveral local Fortune 500 firms. As a result of the real-world projects, industry lecture series andpanel discussions during the pilot study, 6 students (25%) received offers for and acceptedinternship and/or full-time positions with these organizations. We adapted this program to servethe engineering curriculum at Penn State Hazleton in 2013.This employer engagement model we employ is integrated with existing classroom activities andhelps to bridge the gap between the support services that

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University; John Israilidis, University of Sheffield; Yerdaulet Kumisbek, Nazarbayev University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

(SDGs) [1]. Yet traditional engineering education often prioritizestechnical rigor over creative problem-solving, leaving graduates underprepared for open-ended,real-world challenges [2,3]. Studies reveal a troubling trend: senior engineering students generatefewer innovative solutions than first-year peers, signaling a decline in creative capacity as educationprogresses [4,5]. Industry leaders increasingly stress that engineers must complement technicalskills with creative agility to address unstructured problems [6].Creativity is particularly pertinent to engineering design and problem-solving as it enablesengineers to rethink problems, question assumptions, and explore unconventional solutions. Inengineering, creative thinking goes beyond

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek David Riley, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

fixes over SPL (maintainability) goals.In this work we investigate a couple of research questions including: can incorporating SPL intoan undergraduate software engineering course sequence improve student learning outcomesrelated to writing maintainable, reliable, and reusable code? We are also interested in answeringthe question of whether incorporating SPL can improve the quality of documentation created bystudents. To work toward answers to these questions we present a case study of the two-semesterdevelopment of an SPL in a senior-level undergraduate software engineering course sequenceusing a real-world mobile application. We present key strategies for motivating positive learningoutcomes including an adapted Scrum process designed to

Conference Session

New Developments in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

from a problem but in the real world, the question isn’t always going to be written outin plain English so I feel like the added information is necessary and useful in context of theproblem.” “As a CHE, I loved the heat transfer part and found it useful. But, I was confused byother aspects because I had no idea what civils were doing and then the ECE on top of it made itimpossible.”Application tasks have more to track than abstract tasks. The students had very little practice withword problems in their previous education. Note that sifting through irrelevant or incompleteinformation are preliminary skills to develop critical thinking 21 . In my experience, it takes thestudents at least a few weeks to acclimate to solving applied tasks.Concepts

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William White; Marie Lee; Diane Schuch Miller

studies in manufacturing engineeringeducation, students learn to apply skills and techniques to new situations just as they would have to perform on thejob.A need for problem-solving and higher level thinkingIn manufacturing engineering education, there is a need for problem-solving projects that reflectreal issues to supplement or replace drill and practice problems. Traditionally, problems arisewhen students are asked to apply the theory they have learned from a book or in the classroom toa relevant, real-world example. Students, familiar with a lecture-style class and comfortable withexamination questions directly related to the information presented in class, are much lesscomfortable in situations requiring the application of the theory they

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

engineers make, professional obligations, codes of ethicalconduct, and contemporary issues. This is followed by class discussions of real world casestudies applying this knowledge. Then two assessment methods are used to determine thestudents understanding of engineering ethics, an in-depth essay exploring two case studies and awritten examination evaluating four case studies. During the last academic year, over 200students from six classes have participated in this program. The results from the essays andexaminations indicate that students have a fundamental foundation, from which they can build abetter understanding, of how to handle real world ethical engineering challenges.IntroductionEngineers make numerous decisions every day that affect the

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Joe Nervis Jr, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

1: Screenshots from the implemented V.R. environment a. Features Interactive Controls: The application provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to manipulate and control the underwater robot using motion controllers, closely emulating the actions required in a real-world setting. Guided Tutorials: The application offers a series of step-by-step tutorials and missions to help users learn and master the various functions of the underwater robot. Progress Tracking: Users can monitor their progress and track their performance in each mission, promoting a sense of achievement and motivation. b. Software and Tools: Unity game engine, Environmental and Character Assets c. AI Voice Generators: Oculus Quest 1 Headset

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

burnout. Additionally, undergraduate nurses in training partaking in clinical rotations may observe practicing nurses using A common method to prepare future nurses for the rigors of strategies outside or against their academic training in high-the clinic is to provide real-life simulation laboratory (Sim- pressure situations, further widening the gap [5]. Sim-LabsLab) experiences where training institutions create simulated, have the potential to address the theory-practice gap byreal-world, healthcare spaces with accurate equipment, allowing nurses to apply their formal education to the clinicalsimulated patients, and

Conference Session

New Ideas

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Shawn Klawunder; Blace Albert; Ozer Arnas

2 Page 7.473.3 Table 1: Subjects Taught in Thermodynamics Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright ©2002, American Society for Engineering Education One will notice from looking at Table 1 that energy conversion is the focus of thisThermodynamics course (lessons shown in boldface). Using energy conversion makes thecourse relevant to the cadets, regardless of what their major is. They all see a real-world vaporpower application when they tour a cogeneration facility on West Point. They will all ownautomobiles