curriculum changes to several courses in the department. Dr. Natarajarathinam’s research focuses on engineering education including service-learning and workforce skills development. She has received over $3.6 million in external research funding from several companies, governmental agencies, and National Science Foundation. Dr. Natarajarathinam has written 22 peer-reviewed journal articles, a business case with a teaching note, 63 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and was the keynote speaker at the food banks Conference. She works with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in developing innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in logistics and distribution. Dr. Natarajarathinam has chaired 91 graduate capstone
chapters in numerous mathematics education journals, anthologies and conference proceedings. She has presented at more than 66 national and international conferences. She has acted as a consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) on curriculum, assessment, and examiner training since 2007.Dr. Armando Dominguez Solis, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York Dr. Armando D. Solis is the BS Biomedical Informatics Director at City Tech and an Associate Professor, has extensive experience in supporting student success through research and advisement, with critical roles in institutional grants from the NIH (Bridges to the Baccalaureate with Brooklyn College; Big Data
course at a considerabledistance from a physical laboratory.VPLab has been reviewed by a number of engineering educators. They have consistentlycommented on the uniqueness of the approach. We believe that it is applicable to a wide range ofengineering laboratories.VII. References[1] Chapman, S. J., 1998, Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill.[2] El-Hawary, M. E., 1986, Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronics Applications, Prentice Hall.[3] Fitzgerald, Kingsley and Umans, Electric Machinery, McGraw-Hill.[4] Gonan, Turin, 1998, Electrical Machines, Power International Press.[5] Sarma, M. S., 1994, Electric Machines: Steady-State Theory and Dynamic Performance, 2nd Edition
Computing Systems Association), a lifetimemember of SPIE, a member of ASEE, a member of AAAS, a member of SAE International, and a Fellowof the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He is an ACM Distinguished Speaker and anIEEE Distinguished Lecturer (FNTC and VTS). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 DARE-AI: Discovery, Analysis, Research and Exploration Based Experiential Learning Platform for Teaching Integrated AI and Cybersecurity Utsab Khakurel and Danda B. Rawat Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Howard University, Washington DC, USA Email
true even for students that have not been formally educated in higher-level programminglanguages. MATLAB programs are written using mathematical expressions similar to those thatmost engineering students are familiar with. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive graphicalenvironment, which includes color, surface plots in three-dimensions, etc., that enables anengineering educator to create relevant animations that provide the student with greater insight intothe underlying physical processes.Three MATLAB animations have been used in the fiber optic communications course at the NavalAcademy, a senior elective in the electrical engineering department. In the first of these, thetemporal and spatial behavior of various electromagnetic modes of
true even for students that have not been formally educated in higher-level programminglanguages. MATLAB programs are written using mathematical expressions similar to those thatmost engineering students are familiar with. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive graphicalenvironment, which includes color, surface plots in three-dimensions, etc., that enables anengineering educator to create relevant animations that provide the student with greater insight intothe underlying physical processes.Three MATLAB animations have been used in the fiber optic communications course at the NavalAcademy, a senior elective in the electrical engineering department. In the first of these, thetemporal and spatial behavior of various electromagnetic modes of
with FSE, WPC, and HIDA. Formerly, he was the national chair and Professor of biomedical engineering technology at DeVry University. Kennedy sat on the national Association for Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) educational committee and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Academic Council. Kennedy holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in addition to master’s and doctorate degrees in Bioengineering from Arizona State University. Outside of academics, Kennedy mentors and consults with many technology start-up companies such as (Invoytech, Picmonics, OraVu LLC, Riviulet, Hat-tac, etc.).Yash Shirke I am interested in learning new
peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechan- ics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses.Dr. Roger Hilten, University of Georgia Roger Hilten is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Georgia in the College of En- gineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering. Dr. HIlten is deeply involved in Capstone Design at all levels, from project solicitation to individual student mentor- ing. Dr. Hilten
Mechatronics Engineering program. His main research interests include, robotics, advanced manufacturing systems, embedded systems, and autonomous mobile robots. Since 2014 is an INEP (agency linked to the Ministry of Education) advisor, to promote the evaluation and improvement of undergraduate courses in mechatronics engineering in Brazil.Mrs. Andressa Corrente Martins, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia Andressa Martins is holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Systems and Mechatronics with a focus on Robotics from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology and a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Universidade Paulista. Currently, she is a professor at the Mau´a Institute of Technology. She has experience in the
in creating innovative electronic gadgets. Page 26.1116.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Gyro’clock – The spinnable time readerAbstractGyro’clock is a portable time keeping device that displays time when spun in the air by hand.The displayed image is synchronized with the rotational frequency to appear at the same positionin space by measuring and analyzing the centrifugal acceleration experienced by the device.This project is a fun way to demonstrate the forces acting on a spinning object, and how they canbe utilized to determine its rotational
. Anderson, Clemson University Rachel Anderson recently earned her PhD in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson Univer- sity. She is now the Assistant Coordinator for Clemson’s Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program. Her research interests include cross-disciplinary teamwork, student development, and program assessment. Rachel received a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a B.S. in Physics from Baldwin-Wallace University.Laurel Whisler, Clemson University Laurel Whisler is Assistant Director and Coordinator of Course Support Programs in Clemson Univer- sity’s Westmoreland Academic Success Program. In this capacity, she provides vision and direction for the Tutoring and Peer-Assisted
remotelearning environment.Bibliography[1] J. Wang, N. C. Golly, B. Herren, J. I. Macdonald, Z. Siddique and Y. Liu, "Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education with an Integrated 3-D Printing Approach," in Mechanical Engineering Division, ASEE, Tampa, FL, 2019.[2] U. o. M. T. C. Lorraine Francis and Michael Manno, "Integrating 3-D Printing and CAD into a Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum," in Materials Division, ASEE, Tampa, FL, 2019.[3] U. C. BV. [Online]. Available: https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura.[4] T. P. S. University, "Innovation Commons at Penn State Behrend," 2021. [Online]. Available: https://behrend.psu.edu/research-outreach/ignite-erie/innovation-commons. [Accessed 07 03 2021].[5] R. I. o. T. Spencer
students have effectively learned how to collaborate and learnonline paves the road for online learning communities.The WisCom frameworkGiven the problems described above, to address a better integration of key elements in ECEstudents’ education and socialization, our team of electrical engineers, computer scientists, andeducators is iteratively developing and evaluating an MR wisdom community (ECE-WisCom) tosupport resilience in ECE students where human and virtual pedagogical companions interactingwith each other can facilitate the development of the ECE-WisCom. We are posing threehypotheses as follows:(i) the diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives of a multidisciplinary group of facultyand students will enhance student’s sense of
-basedfactory simulator for manufacturing education. IIE transactions, 33(3), 167-180. [3] Todd, R. H., Red, W. E., Magleby, S. P., & Coe, S. (2001). Manufacturing: A strategic opportunity forengineering education. Journal of Engineering Education, 90(3), 397-405. [4] Dutta, D., Geister, D., and Tryggvason, G. (2004). Introducing hands-on experiences in design andmanufacturing education. International Journal of Engineering Education, 20(5), 754-763. [5] Lamancusa, J. S., Jorgensen, J. E., & Zayas‐Castro, J. L. (1997). The learning factory—A new approach tointegrating design and manufacturing into the engineering curriculum. Journal of Engineering Education, 86(2),103-112. [6] Seemakula, M. E.. (2002). Introducing hands-on
Page 26.1229.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 PLM Based Digital Design Manufacturing and ProcessMonitoring of an Impeller Manufacturing- a Senior Project at Virginia State University Page 26.1229.2 PLM Based Digital Design Manufacturing and Process Monitoring of an Impeller Manufacturing- a Senior Project at Virginia State UniversityAbstractVirginia State University’s manufacturing program is surrounded by the industrial/researchcommunities including Rolls-Royce, Alstom, Newport News Ship Building, and CommonwealthCenter for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) etc. Impellers, as advanced mechanical
standardized training Training and Research,” Automotive Engineering Education Journal,curricula. By prioritizing workforce development alongside vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 198–214, 2022.infrastructure investment, states can ensure a smooth and [20] A. Ebron, “Revising EV technician training programs to meet industrysustainable transition to electric mobility. Establishing clear needs,” International Journal of Electric Vehicle Technology, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 45–63, 2022.career pathways, industry-recognized certifications, and
Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT), as well as Assistant Director with the Foundational Course Initiative (FCI). Prior to shifting into the field of educational assessment and analytics, she was a faculty member at various institutions with research specializations in theoretical quantum chemistry and laser photochemistry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating the Effects of Prerequisite CS1 Options for a CS2 Course Through an Analysis of Student Project Scores in CS2AbstractThis complete research paper details our analysis of the effect of students’ pathways to a CS2course on their project scores, exam scores, and final grades in the CS2
System Science from Louisiana State University and has certifications in Java programming and CCNA.Miss Ka’Ren Ladoris Byrd Ka’Ren Byrd is currently a senior student at Elizabeth City State University majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education. She was 2012 interns in NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Her research interest is in numerical methods. Miss Byrd her future consists of working in Greensboro, NC school system as a high school math teacher. She is willing to continue her education in mathematics with in master and then a Ph. D. program. She also hopes to work for NASA Microwave Radiometer Measurements facilities in future.Dr. Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr
empirical data on the lengthdependence of a free-space infrared link; and fiber losses in Erbium-doped-fiber. Many “mysteries” werediscovered and resolved in this work; whereas other “mysteries” remain unresolved. In both cases, we notehow these illustrate our seven point motivational paradigm.IntroductionThe primary educational objective of this paper is to try to understand what factorsfacilitate “learning outside the classroom,” within the context of an undergraduateresearch project. This project stemmed from a student’s interest in a particular topic thatoriginated as part of a required course (ECEN 420 Electrical Communication Circuits) inthe Engineering Technology Department at Kansas State University. The undergraduateresearch was performed
Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Exploring Electrochemical Technology: A Perspective on the ASEE/NSF Small Business Postdoctoral Research Diversity Fellowship Julie N. Renner and Kathy E. Ayers write research proposals for the small business to review Abstract—The American Society for Engineering Education before accepting them into the program. Companies benefitadministers a postdoctoral fellowship program supported by the financially, paying only a modest amount toward the
Engineering at San Jos´e State University, San Jos´e, CA, 95192 USA (e-mail: ping.hsu@ sjsu.edu). S. Sujitparapitaya is associate vice president of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics at San Jos´e State University, San Jos´e, CA, 95192 USA (e-mail: sutee.sujitparaitaya@sjsu.edu). Page 24.391.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Developing and Implementing Effective Instructional Stratagems in STEM Khosrw Ghadiri, Mohammad H. Qayoumi, Ellen Junn, Ping Hsu, and Sutee Sujitparapitaya
behavior/decision-making, climate anxiety, eco-grief, and environmental despair. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Developing Cohort Challenges: An Innovative Program for Training Graduate Students to Work in Transdisciplinary TeamsAbstract: “Wicked problems” in science and engineering demand transdisciplinary approachesdrawing on multiple disciplines and perspectives, yet we continue to conduct graduate traininglargely within the confines of a single discipline. The INFEWS-ER is an NSF-funded virtualresource center designed to provide transdisciplinary graduate education to students working onproblems at the
; Evaluation in Higher Education(2001),26:6, 539-549[3] Garcia-Penalvo, F.J., & Como-Palacios, R. “Innovative teaching methods in Engineering”, International Journalof Engineering Education (IJEE), 31(3), 689-693, 2015.[4] Gibbs, Graham & Simpson, Clair. “Conditions under which assessment supports students”, Learning andTeaching in Higher Education (1), pp.3-31, 2015.[5] Irwin, Brian & Hepplestone, Stuart “Examining increased flexibility in assessment formats”, Assessment &Evaluation in Higher Education (2012), 37:7, 773-785[6] Mealy, Bryan. “Assessing student assessment in a flipped classroom”, Proceedings of the 2018 American Societyfor Engineering Education (ASEE) Zone IV Conference[7] Miller, C.M.I. & Parlett, M, “Up to the
College Stephen Strom is a lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Penn State Behrend, and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. His career includes over thirty years experience in designing and programming embedded systems and has multiple patents for both hardware designs and software algorithms c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Innovative Laboratory Projects for a Measurements and Instrumentation CourseAbstractA typical Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program includes a 3-credit upper-division Measurements & Instrumentation course with an embedded
Interaction Design in the Design MFA program at California College of the Arts. Her work in the areas of human-robot interaction and automated vehicle interfaces highlights the ways that interactive devices can communicate and engage people without in- terrupting or intruding. She has innovated numerous methods for early-stage prototyping of automated systems to understand how people will respond to systems before the systems are built. She has a PhD in Mechanical Engineer- ing from Stanford, and a Master’s in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. Her monograph on The Design of Implicit Interactions was published in 2015. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Don’t
Paper ID #37426Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic and Response on Student Performance inLarge Foundational Mechanics CoursesDr. James Lord, Virginia TechDr. Michael K. Thompson, Virginia Tech Dr. M. Keith Thompson is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and response on student performance in large foundational mechanics coursesAbstractIn Spring 2020, institutions were forced to make rapid changes to their teaching, attendance,assessment, and academic relief policies. Our
Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) RFID-based Localization System for Mobile robot with Markov Chain Monte Carlo Hui Zhang, Joseph C Chen, Kai Zhang technologies for localizing mobile robots in indoorAbstract ---This paper proposes a robust and precise environments.localization system for mobile robots with the aid of Radio For localization, Ultra-wideband (UWB) and ultrasonicFrequency Identification (RFID) technology and the
industrial 15-hp rotary screw air compressors, a high-speedPC-data acquisition system (PC-DAS), highly-sensitive instrumentation (e.g., watt transducer,pressure transducers, relative humidity sensor, sound level sensor and temperature probes) and astate-of-the-art infrared imaging radiometer.Several mechanical engineering students have worked on independent projects to establish this AirCompressor Experimentation Facility. These projects include (i) the design, setup andimplementation of a PC-DAS with instrumentation to measure, monitor and record air compressorperformance, (ii) the measurement of energy savings achievable by using advanced syntheticlubricants, (iii) the effect of environmental and operating conditions on air compressor performance
Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Alongside his studies, he has been working as a software engineer intern at the CSAA Insurance Group for a year. He has also worked as a supplemental instruction leader at the University of Michigan-Dearborn for two years. Larnell has been the recipient of numerous accolades such as the Rackham Merit Fellowship REA award, the title for the most exciting pitch at the 2023 CSAA Insurance Group Innovation Jam, the Destination Blue Scholarship, Slosberg and Sorscher Memorial Scholarship, CECS Richard Schaum Scholarship, funding for research under the NSF REU grant, and more. Post-graduation, Larnell Moore is set to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at
than 200 construction pro- fessionals in Texas attended to discuss the gaps between owners and contractors in understanding BIM. In 2011, he organized the BIM Texas Alliance with owners representatives across Texas to bridge silos between architects, general contractors, and facilities managers in terms of using BIM. He is also serving the American Concrete Institute (ACI) BIM Committee as Chair of the subcommittee for education. He earned his Ph.D. in construction engineering and management from the Department of Civil Engineer- ing at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Texas A&M, Kang worked at Korea Power Engineering Company (KOPEC) for nine years, where he led an effort to best utilize Virtual Design