Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen White, Purdue University; Mara Wasburn, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

readily available via theInternet at no cost to users.The literature review on gender-specific issues in career selection also identified four keyelements that the resources or activities should emphasize: 1) Career Information andExploration, offered at a point where the girls have not internalized a negative perception ofSTEM subjects; 2) Personal Identification and Relevance. Students may perceive they have nopersonal need to learn about technology. If they can find ways that technology benefits themdirectly in their daily lives, they are more motivated to learn and master the basic skills necessaryto use it; 3) Real World Application and Context--allowing girls to acquire basic technical skillsor a knowledge base to enhance their sense of

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University; Scott Pack

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

-larger portions of the overallcomputing market.A new combined class and lab experience has been designed for first-year IT students tointroduce them to CPS concepts, with an emphasis on IT aspects of the field. This combinedexperience is taught as a single module, in a few hours, within a first year IT course. Two ideaswere addressed by the experience. Firstly that CPS systems differ significantly fromconventional computer systems and secondly that there are important design issues relating thesesystems to core IT topics. Lists of CPS concepts were developed and a subset of the conceptswas included in the paired class-and-lab experience for the students. The lab experience uses amicrocontroller system that interacts with the real world using

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce Segee; Michael D. Amos

theInstrumentation Research Laboratory and a Member of the Intelligent Systems Group at the University of Maine.His work focuses on real-world deployable systems for use in manufacturing environments. Dr. Segee received hisPhD from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Page 6.747.6

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Ashkan Negahban, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

assignments. ISBL involves problem-based learning via a 3-dimensional (3D)simulated environment that mimics real-life applications such as manufacturing and healthcaresystems, airports, and other service systems. Within the simulated environment, students canobserve the corresponding system, collect data, understand relationships between the systemcomponents, make changes to the model and observe the impact of those changes, and learn bydoing. ISBL is advantageous when access to real-world facilities is difficult or impossible due togeographical barriers or safety concerns as well as in remote and online learning due togeographically dispersed students. This study compares two groups of students. Both groups aretaught by the same instructor and use

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Weber; Rob Walstrom; Kukjin Lee; Jayme Hero; Galen Faidley; Bernard Lwakabamba; Feng Chen; Julie Dickerson; Carolina Cruz-neira; Diane Rover

circuit for the accelerometer to interface with the Mica2Dots. The students aregiven a test VRJuggler application that they use to verify that the sensor data is accessible toapplication developers. When the teams complete their work, another forum is started fordiscussion a final integration. The VR team needs to know what the normalized value they willbe accessing in their code corresponds to in the real world. Finally the hardware is hooked up,both teams see how the components work together. By changing the configuration files, theapplication will be able to interface with the desired sensors. Of course, it is always necessary totest and fine-tune the whole system and the design document instructs the students to do just thatafter system

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chafic Bousaba, Guilford College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

, thisapproach enables a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts through real-world applications.3.2 Benefits of BYOCC in Education • Affordability: Raspberry Pi devices are affordable (typically Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 with 8 GB of RAM are priced between $70 to $100), making them a practical choice for classroom environments with limited budgets. While Raspberry Pi with lower RAMs are obviously cheaper. (Typically, Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 with 4 GB of RAM are priced between $60 to $70). • Portability: The small form factor of Raspberry Pi devices allows students to transport and set up their clusters easily, making it possible to engage in practical exercises both inside and outside the classroom. The

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lyndia Stacey, University of Waterloo; Andrew Trivett, University of Waterloo; Jen Rathlin, University of Waterloo; Kyu Won Choi, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. Page 26.902.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Implementation of a Case Study in an Engineering Science Course: A Pilot Project for Increasing Experiential LearningAbstractIt is valuable for instructors to provide real-world connections in their curricula so thatengineering students can appreciate and practice integration and application of knowledge. Thisis essential in both engineering science and design. A variety of mechanisms have been used toaccomplish this, including guest speakers, field trips and company-sourced design projects.Another useful mechanism to achieve this objective is the case study.For this reason, a case study was developed for a second year mechanical

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nelson Baker

options for integratingbehaviorism, constructivism, and situated cognition. Dick, on the other hand, acknowledgesmajor differences between constructivists and instructional designers but does mention that bothsides could be improved by learning more about the other 2.The purpose of this paper is not to describe or promote any or all of these learning theories but toexplain how tenets of these theories were used in evaluating instructional software. Despite themany different theories of learning, there are several common practices among most of the morepopular models. Most agree that authentic contexts, activities, or problems are required toincrease learning, retention, and transfer. The amount of real-world context necessary for goodinstruction

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; James Corkins, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

, multiple representations)Explore – Briefly introduce Concept-Building Context Worksheet of real-world applications(relevance, wonder, curiosity) – students familiarize with content but need more informationExplain – Mini-lecture (visual, verbal, mathematical, graphical representations of content)provides students with necessary information to solve real-world problems in matching activityExpand – Concept-Building Context Worksheet - Students negotiate content meaning anddefinition with other team members for best matching of choices – real-world connectionsbetween structure, properties, and processing are illustrated– the key concept in materials scienceEvaluate - Open-ended homework questions – to indicate how well concepts are graspedIn the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Bennett II, Purdue University, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, School of Engineering Technology; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

while also enhancing the educational experience to reflect current advancements andunderstanding in the field of renewable energy, particularly wind energy. The assignment thatunderwent the most significant transformation was the wind energy assignment. This decisionwas motivated by the increasing importance of technical knowledge in the renewable energysector, as well as the need for students to engage with real-world applications of theoreticalconcepts. The updates aimed to deepen students' understanding of wind turbine functionality andthe broader implications of wind energy as a sustainable resource. The following are sections ofthe assignment with details supporting what was done to encourage engagement with thematerial: 1

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

students to formulate over thecourse of the semester and build upon previous ideas.The course was designed to include three main objectives:I. Provide Real-World Scenarios – real-world settings were necessary to understand the depth andbreadth of engineering challenges. The application of academic principles applied to these settingsprovided an ability for students to develop their working knowledge of industry issues whiledeveloping interpersonal skills needed to succeed in engineering.II. Cultivate Teaming and Project Management Skills – this course encouraged effective teamingtechniques and attempted to focus time management to enhance academic, personal, andprofessional performance. A main focus of the course was to practice teaming skills and

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Ogwezi, Ansys Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, Ph.D., Ansys, Inc.; Navid Manai; Christopher Lee Penny

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Education, 2023 Closing the Gap between Industry and Academia via Student Teams SupportAbstractA well-known challenge in engineering education is the attempt to balance the demands of industryrecruitment with the core needs of an already packed engineering curriculum. Due to timeconstraints, real-world examples and other learning opportunities that aim to develop andconsolidate the industry-desirable skills can be difficult to include in the curriculum. One way toaddress this challenge is to collaborate with industry (for example, on capstone projects, studentteam challenges, etc.) while the students are still studying. A place for these collaborations, whichcan provide benefit for both parties, is through student competitions. Student

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University; Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

identifying weaknesses andimplementing improvements. The iterative nature of the process ensured that each subsequentround of evaluation built upon the insights gained in the previous iteration, delivering tangible andmeasurable improvements at every stage. As the dataset expanded with each iteration adding 20new examples per cycle it became progressively more representative of the diverse and nuancedchallenges the model was likely to encounter in real-world applications. A similarity-based scoringapproach was employed to evaluate the model’s performance, allowing for semantic variationswhile preserving the core meaning of the extracted topics. For example, phrases such as“struggling with requirement validation” and “requirement validation challenges

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

International Forum

. In addition to enhancingacademic acquisition of scientific knowledge and problem solving ability, non-technicalskills, such as communication effectively in various contexts, understanding ofprofessional & ethical responsibility, understanding of solution impacts andsustain/exploit benefits, project management, relationship management, quick responseto changes, etc. have been practiced in doing real world projects sponsored by globalcompanies. Through the practice of a mixed team with members from USA and China,the students have the opportunity to grow becoming better global citizens. They learn tounderstand the society and social responsibility of a qualified engineer in new century.They learn from each other from living and working

Conference Session

Special Session: Creating, Using, and Assessing with Concept Maps in Introductory Materials Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

show relationshipsbetween topics and include examples of real-world engineering components (such as a bicycletire, frame and headlight lens) to contextualize conceptual topics covered on any given map.Traditional concept maps show a visual map of boxed concepts connected to one another bylines which incorporate verbs that are used to link the concepts. In the Concept-in-Context mapswe are linking a wide array of different types of information that reflect the organization ofcontent within a topical area in an introductory materials course. As such, topics can becharacterized and articulated with multiple representations that can include equations, graphs,charts, macroscopic images, microscopic images, engineering components, and historical

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology; Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Tech.

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

byengineers educated in the developing countries. One of the ways to address challenges ingraduating well-prepared engineers in the developing countries is by partnering with industries.A number of benefits can be achieved by this potential conglomeration. For instance, it wouldengage the students by helping them integrate knowledge and theory learned in class withpractical applications and skills development in a professional setting. For this to be effective,students should be required to do internships/co-ops as part of their education as it provides anopportunity to acquire real world experience (hands–on education) on engineering problems andtheir solutions. It provides a quality exposure to the students in the field and provides insight

Conference Session

Using IT to Enhance Design Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

) machined parts, to CAD 3D models, to physicalclay models that are hand or robot crafted in the automotive and aircraft industries.Rapid prototyping has many other integrated physical and intellectual domains, includingsoftware.This paper introduces our knowledge management and teaching / learning methodology.Furthermore, to some extent we discuss our object / component knowledgedocumentation architecture and offer real-world examples, mostly during the softwaredemonstration part of this paper, of this industry/academia sponsored R&D effort.IntroductionRapid prototyping in engineering, IT, manufacturing, and other fields is an importantarea of science and technology. These should be communicated to everybody who isinvolved in product innovation

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

work. Course projects based on real-world problems are commonly used as PBLunits, which work effectively for engineering technology students3,10,13,34.Based on the literature survey and the authors’ past experiences in curriculum development, acurriculum improvement effort involving the use of laboratory classes integration, courseprojects integration, modeling and simulation, and project-based-learning was carried out. Thenext section discusses the problem and the method for solving the problem. In section three, theauthors will cover the actual implementation. Finally, section four contains the conclusion anddiscussion.2. Research question and methodologyThe problem faced by the EET program, as introduced in the previous section, is that

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills for ET Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Hjorth; Barb Eichler; John Morello; Ahmed Khan

realized (e.g. impact of SUV’s, cell phones, on-line gaming). All of our methods of case studies (CS), flow charts (FC), “Third World Fair (TWF), and The Heuristic Triangle Model (HM) approaches accomplish this.2. Learning engages the Description of case studies, discussion of issues, debates,entire physiology writing of papers, so that students get involved, take a stand, feel the emotion and realities; see viewpoints up close and real! This involving thinking, student’s experiences, expertise, emotions, analysis/ synthesis, defense of positions, solving

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristina Pomales-Garcia, University of Michigan; Yili Liu, University of Michigan; Virginia Soto, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

teachingpractices that are positively related to gains in several design and professional skills, such asproblem solving skills (n=4), teamwork (n=3), apply in the real-world, communication skills(n=4), and management skills. The study mentions as effective methods, working in smallgroups, hands-on projects, student-student and student-faculty collaboration, presentations,writing reports, provide feedback and academic advice.Teaching methods that work in the classroomParticipants considered effective to present in the classroom examples/applications, clearobjectives, information in both concrete and abstract ways, and recaps. Students also valuedwhen the professors were organized and ask for questions at the beginning of lecture. The studyparticipants

Conference Session

Technical Session 11 - Paper 1: Using Utility Value Interventions to Explore Student Connections to Engineering Mechanics Topics

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Isabella Grace Sorensen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

; Wigfield, 2002), utility value can impactstudents’ expectancy for success, which is often a useful predictor of performance andpersistence in STEM and engineering more broadly (Andersen & Ward, 2014). By recognizinglearning activities as useful in meeting short- and long-term goals, students are more likely toengage with content in ways that help develop a stronger understanding of the content and tosucceed in courses that present significant challenges (e.g., statics and dynamics).At the same time, scholars have argued that the content of these courses is often presented inways that are, intentionally or otherwise, often disconnected from authentic or “real-world”applications (Leydens & Lucena, 2017; Stettler Kleine, Zacharias, &

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.E

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oyku Eren Ozsoy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

syntax problems like semicolon placement and scanf usage anddecided to add guided exercises that mimic real-world debugging scenarios, teaching students toidentify and resolve errors.3.2 Analytical Statistics of Survey ResultsIn this section, we evaluate the hypotheses mentioned in the previous section to determinewhether there is a significant difference in students’ confidence levels between the beginning andthe end of the semester.Open-ended responses were systematically reviewed and categorized into themes based onrecurring patterns observed in the data. The responses were analyzed for common keywords,phrases, and concepts, which were grouped into categories such as syntax challenges, debuggingstrategies, collaboration, and engagement

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

481- occurs at the end of the Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. At this time, the mechanical engineering student should be preparing to enter the work force with the skills needed to further his or her career. These skills have been explained quite succinctly by ABET and do not need to be repeated. The student enters this capstone course knowing that the assignment given and the task undertaken is like nothing that they have encountered before. No longer are they talking to a faculty member, usually repeating information in order to obtain a grade. Here the stakes are much higher, being that they are real-world issues and can affect a company’s profits or losses. The issue of communication in this

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rizwanul Neyon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University Calumet; Priom Chakraborty, Purdue university Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

the creation of look-alike model in virtual environmentusing the AutoCAD® or SolidWorks software tool. The terms simulation refers to the imitationof the operation of a real-world process or system over time.The first step of modeling and simulation is to recognize the need of proper design to get Page 26.480.5desirable output. Then create the mechanical model in virtual environment.Next step will be to set the operating procedure and identify the specification of the system.Third step will be selecting appropriate sensors and actuator for the system. It is a vital factor inmechatronic systems which are intrinsically linked to

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Mir Atiqullah; Norman Russell

for studentinput at the conclusion of the course. Students’ feedback indicated the interest of a lab thatdealt with Drag Coefficient that is applicable in the real world. For some time students 45conducted the a drag coefficient lab using simple geometric shapes, such as a sphere, ahemisphere, a flat circular aluminum plate, and a tear drop shaped object that wasgenerated by the rapid prototyping machine. These simple shapes gave students anunderstanding of how wind tunnel testing is conducted but are not as interesting andrelevant as testing real world object such as model cars and possibly airplane models. Theinstructor, one of the coauthors, assigned the task of developing the drag lab to one

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad A. Williams, Central Connecticut State University; Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University; Nathan Sommer, Xavier University; Mikey Goldweber, Denison University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

software solutionsaddressing real-world community challenges, honing their technical abilities, collaboration skills,and their sense of social responsibility. The initiative is supported by a structured framework anda comprehensive set of supporting materials that streamlines collaboration between students,educators, and community organizations, ensuring projects are meaningful and beneficial for allparticipants.Piloted across courses at two institutions, SPSG focuses on sustainable service-learning modelsby documenting processes, facilitating mentorship, and creating adaptable resources for diverseeducational contexts. By integrating socially impactful projects into software engineeringeducation, SPSG equips students with the skills and mindset

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Roman Kezerashvili, New York City College of Technology; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

been created to support each cognitiveobjective. After perusing each e-module, a student should know how to define thevocabulary associated with the mathematics concept (knowledge), master the computationalskills by going through the examples (comprehension), solve real-word problems associatedwith the topic (application), explain the mathematical process in deriving the answer(analysis), apply prior knowledge and skills to produce a new concept (synthesis), andcompare mathematical methods (evaluation).The versatility and availability of the e-modules allow engineering-technology students toconnect mathematics to the courses required in engineering. Each e-module can be accessedby students at any time and anywhere as long as they have Internet

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

machines? Does a “host” machine calculate scoring and enforce rules, or is that task distributed? ≠ How does a game start and end? If players are distributed on the network, it is important that no player can begin a game before the other players are ready to play ≠ How are packet loss and latency mitigated? ≠ For mobile gaming: how to implement reasonable game mechanics if the player is running, or at least moving, and has a relatively small screen (QVGA) on which to play the game?For about half the term, we concentrate on mobile and pervasive games.8 Pervasive games are played inthe real world as well as the virtual world of their games. Often, the location of the player in the real

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chean-Chin Ngo; Kurt Gramoll

laptop computers with wireless network connections.This eBook consists of 38 modules with each module further divided into 4 parts: caseintroduction, theory, case solution and simulation. A concerted effort has been invested inrelating the theory to real world engineering applications through the case studies. Applicationsfrom different disciplines (e.g., daily experiences, mechanical and civil engineering applications)are included. The design approach of this eBook is to capture students’ interest by firstpresenting a case study. The theories and concepts necessary for the students to solve thespecific case study are then covered, and followed by a complete solution for the case study. Asimulation is also included at the end of each module to

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

, converting Morse code into text and then transmitting/ receiving the message over the micro-bit processor. I have always been interested in Morse code. It is a handy way of sending a message without any other means of technology. I have been using Python for a while now, but being able to translate it into a real-world scenario has made a massive difference in my interpretation of using code…” • Reflection sample 6: “…This project taught how to implement python into a real-world application. This is especially important for Electrical/Computer Engineers because it takes the things that are learned in classes and puts them into practice with things, they make work on in the future.”ConclusionIn conclusion