Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Hudson V. Jackson P.E.; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E.; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E.; Nathan Rumsey; Sharon Zelmanowitz P.E.

AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requirements. The structure of these courseshave evolved to incorporate changes in technology, needs of industry and changes in ABETrequirements. For example, Yost and Lane [1] reported the evolution of civil engineering designcapstone experience at a research university, discussed measures to assess communicationcompetence, and reported lessons learned while working with industry partners. They developeda capstone course designed to provide a unified effort in developing: teamwork skills,multidisciplinary interaction, communication skills, fundamentals of engineering designprocesses, and application of engineering design principles to a real engineering project. Thecourse provided greater breadth in

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Creating a Robust Infrastructure for Community Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Carol J Thurman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ruth Yow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Connor Rylan Meeds; Jennifer Hirsch, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

aims to develop an efficient method to transform student projects into applicable case studies for eventual real-world application. Outside of the normal engineering curriculum, Connor is an exceptionally moti- vated entrepreneur in the start-up circle. Bringing up two self-made businesses and working his off-hours at a web-design agency start-up, Connor has high ambitions to bring new ideas into the world. .Dr. Jennifer Hirsch, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jennifer Hirsch is an applied anthropologist specializing in sustainability, cultural diversity, collab- orative governance, community development, networks, and experiential education. She is recognized nationally for fostering grassroots participation in

Conference Session

Tech Tools and Tips

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohamad Alipour, University of Virginia; Devin K. Harris, University of Virginia; Mehrdad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Zachary Bilmen, University of Virginia; Zijia Zeng, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

applications for non-intrusive infrastructure maintenance and structural visualization. Zijia’s fields of interest include immersive technology and computer vision, and she is currently working as a software engineer. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Leveraging Mixed Reality for Augmented Structural Mechanics EducationAbstractThe field of structural mechanics deals with the behavior of bodies under loads, and a considerableportion of structural mechanics education involves the introduction of theoretical models todescribe the behavior of real-world structural elements. However, the gap between abstracttheoretical descriptions of the behavior in the classroom

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Josephine Sears Rodriguez, Western New England University; Ralph Morelli, Trinity College

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

onesignificant application domain. In addition, Begel and Simon4 identified that professional issuessuch as communication and collaboration skills are key to the success of new graduates. Onemain mechanism for providing students with professional experience and skills in developingcomplex software systems is involvement in a real-world project within the classroomenvironment or internship.There are several different models for student involvement in software projects. One less-commonly used model is students developing projects within a classroom where the project isdefined by the instructor, the students, or with some combination of instructor and studentinput5,6,7. This approach has the benefits of the project being entirely under the control of

Collection

2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

LeeRoy Bronner; Peter Kazanzides; AmenRa Mashariki; Paul Domingo; Pauline Pelletier; Trevor Thomas

include the design and architecture ofuser interfaces, databases, networks and web sites.Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)12: is a methodology for developing softwarewhere models are developed of real-world problems and solved in real-world ways where theanalogy is carried from problem definition through implementation of the application software.Object-Oriented Model10: an abstraction built to understand a problem before implementing asolution. The model is structured using classes/objects and the relationships manifested betweenclasses. Classes are built around real-world attributes as well as their real-world operations.Object-Oriented Development12: a conceptual process, independent of programming, used toabstract and model problem

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandro Salado, The University of Arizona; David Herring, The University of Arizona

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

, and navigate evolving constraints. Thisapproach bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to rapidly prototype,test, and observe the impacts of their engineering decisions in real time. This paper describes theinstructional approach and focuses on how students responded to the learning activities asdescribed in their reflective journals.KeywordsSystems engineering, project-based learning, real world applications, student reflectionIntroductionThe notion of scar tissue is well known among systems engineering practitioners. It representsthe knowledge gained from navigating the ambiguity and unpredictability of projects. You’vebeen there, you’ve suffered the consequences of your own decisions and the decisions of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

sustainability in real concepts into real-world projects, especially climate applications adaptation, is challenging." Financial constraints and Medium "Sustainability measures can be industry mismatch expensive, and industry expectations don’t always align." Limited access to Medium "We need better access to innovative advanced tools and materials like self-healing concrete." funding Recommendations

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Jorden; Farouk Attia

produces oilfieldequipment for customers worldwide. Development of the system lasted for about two years,utilizing one company engineer, two contract programmers and one systems developer. Thesystem provides tools to send graphics and data in real-time allowing the customer to view thedesired product electronically. The EDCS comprises of electronic communication, commercialsoftware applications, and appropriate computer hardware. These tools include digital drawings,databases, documentation of product features, and programs to display data in several differentformats. Over the last year the company has successfully used the new EDCS. However,implementing the new system resulted in a few modifications, hardware upgrades and softwareenhancements

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Wright; Thad Welch; Michael Morrow

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

theexpression for predicting the range of acceptable sample frequencies for such a bandpass signal is Q Q−1 2B ≤ Fs ≤ 2B (1) n n−1 Page 15.1328.1where Q = fU /B, and n is an integer such that 1 ≤ n ≤ ⌊Q⌋. In most real-world examples, thesignal’s frequency content is already specified, leaving n as the first choice the students must learn to Valid sampling frequencies for BP sampling

Conference Session

Engineering for Social Justice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Schreier, University of Dayton; Carl Eger, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

Opportunities of Service-learning (ETHOS)program at the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio) is founded on the belief that engineers aremore apt and capable to serve our world when they have experienced opportunities that increasetheir understanding of technology’s global linkage with values, culture, society, politics andeconomy. ETHOS seeks to provide these opportunities by means of curriculum integratedservice-learning programming. Such educational programming – classroom projects, studentorganization activities, collaborative research and international technical immersion – facilitatesholistic learning, ethical engineering practices, perspectives of technology integration andappropriate technology transfer. To appropriately measure the value

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Moore

when selecting objectives, for they can keep in mind how the student willactually use the information and skills in the workplace and should limit the material covered inthe lecture/laboratory in light of what their industry work has shown to be important. Studentsare eager to hear “ war stories ” relating a topic or situation to the real world, and these can leadinto educational objectives, and both interest and learning increase when relevant applicationscan be brought into the lecture. Students wonder, “Why do I have to learn this and how will Iuse this on the job?” Whether or not these questions are expressed, the instructor should showrelevance whenever possible or explain that the concepts form a basis for future applications. Attimes

Conference Session

Computational Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University; Sam Shearman, National Instruments

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

relatedcommunication system/signal processing topics for a number of years1-13. Unfortunately, thesecourses typically experience one or more of the following problems: a. The required equipment is expensive. b. The signal is not actually processed in real-time, but rather recorded and processed at a later time. c. The required equipment or its software, have a steep learning curve and the application of these tools may not be possible for a typical undergraduate student. d. System development takes a significant amount of time, requiring several hours, if not weeks, to achieve a functioning prototype.The universal software radio peripheral (USRP) based system we are describing addresses all ofthe previously

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Wolf

applications. The per-sonal digital assistant (PDA) is probably the most iconic application of embedded processorstoday. Cell phones, digital cameras and set-top boxes for digital television are some of the otherapplications of high-performance embedded computing.What all these products have in common is a common set of requirements that drive embeddedcomputing system design: real-time deadlines, concern for power and manufacturing cost, andcomplex functionality. These requirements impose stringent demands on both hardware and soft-ware. They also require new design methodologies in order to ensure that such complex functionscan also meet the requirements on performance.Modern embedded systems of course require powerful CPUs. Many devices now use 32

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

sensor networks, collecting/processing signals, definingsystem response, and controlling actuators. The concepts are covered in a just-in-time mannerand focus on solving real-world systems problems and demonstrating product evolutionary stepsof concept, research, design, and production. Hands-on technical sessions are accompanied byweekly workshops on entrepreneurship related topics.This comprehensive course aims to:‚ Foster entrepreneurship, invention, and innovation by enabling students to metamorphose their ideas to proof-of-concept systems for high-tech applications.‚ Promote lab automation and intrapreneurship to facilitate rapid migration of ideas from the concept to product stage and increase the quality and productivity of research

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Design Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafael Obregon; Kevin Hall

the World Wide Web,offers significant opportunities. Not only does the World Wide Web allow information to beeasily shared, applications with interactive capabilities are also supported.Visualization in Education and IndustryThe primary purpose for using visualization has not changed significantly in the last fewdecades. Within instruction, Dwyer (1972) describes visualization as a means to clarify andcompress information, and to punctuate or emphasize a particular point. Dwyer explains: Visualization is said to: 1. Facilitate the accuracy and standardization of the message being communicated; 2. Bring into the classroom inaccessible processes, events, situations, materials, and phase changes in either space or time

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Xu, Louis D. Brandeis High School

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

strictly classroom-based, but theyare, in reality, extremely useful for real-world applications such as designing and building robots.Since my STEM career has simply only begun, I expect that future training will provide me withmore advanced technical skill sets that can be used in my future endeavors. Even though mycareer in FIRST, or more specifically, FTC, will eventually come to an end in my first technicalchapter, I can continue to build on more advanced technical skills and utilize them when tacklingmore challenging tasks in the near future. For instance, when I attend college, I intend to studyengineering so that I am able to learn even more about physics and mathematics concepts that Ican either connect with or extend from what I already

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie K. Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

able to see the results of using the equations that were used in the lecture portion of the classes. The lab itself makes all the more difference. Without it, I feel that the knowledge taught to us would be somewhat lost on me. I feel the lab portion of the class add a more real life experience to the whole subject.Student 2: The labs are a crucial part in understanding the information we are covering in class. It gives us a way to sort of visualize in our heads what is going on. Learning a topic and then using it in a real-world application is one of the easiest ways to thoroughly understand a topic. We will be able to see the way we can figure out certain aspects

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jun Kondo, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

gatearray (FPGA) to construct an entire mechatronic intelligent instrumentation system is a newcomputer engineering paradigm. The key to designing with a FPGA is tailoring a system tothe application. Apart from the FPGA itself, the approach is based on classical computerengineering concepts. Underlying both approaches, the principle objective of this paper is topresent the design and integration of smart sensors into a typical real time control system.Mechatronic Design ProcessA typical mechatronic design process1 is shown in Figure 1. This 11 step design process hasthree main phases: Modelling / Simulation, Prototyping and Development. Starting withsteps 5 through 9, software tools are available to aid the designer in creating and debuggingthe

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Xishuang Dong, Prairie View A&M University; Xavier Alexander Dukes; Joshua Littleton, Prairie View A&M University; Tri'Heem Neville; Christopher Rollerson; Arthur L Quinney

Tagged Topics

Diversity

instance, although the phone’s location has overlaps with that of the person,the implementation can still detect these objects correctly. For weapon detection on Raspberry Pi, we ran fine-tuned SSD-MobileNet on Raspberry Pi 4, where Figure 6 presents one exampleof detection results. Currently, we utilized the camera on laptop forthis validation. In terms of the preliminary detection results, currentversion of implement is able to detect certain weapons such ashandgun. However, the detection speed is not high enough for real-world applications. In addition, it is still limited with predefined Figure 6. An example of detectingweapons. weapons

Conference Session

Incorporating Projects into the Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

classes, which is one objectiveof a capstone course. Page 11.95.9Table 7 Number Percent Question SA 10 32% A 17 55% “The controls project helps you relate N 3 10% material you learned in previous NO 1 3% courses to a real world application.” Response Finally the students were asked about how the project impacted their interest in the subject.The results of this are shown in Table 8. Of course one should be careful since the statement isprobably leading. Most students would anticipate the “desired” response and may be

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Azzedine Lansari; Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

IS curriculum students learn how to use productivity tools to solve real-world problems. This is the first exposure students have to the concepts of problem solving. Inthe second year of the IS curriculum, students learn programming methodology and how to solvea problem without using a particular programming language. Students learn how to createapplications using VisualBasic.NET programming language which has become popular amongstudents. They also learn web programming which includes HTML and XML. In the third yearof the IS curriculum, students learn programming and problem solving using Java as animplementation tool. Here, students learn advanced concepts of object-oriented programmingand Information Technology hardware and software while

Conference Session

Integrating Math and Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Marie Vanisko; John Scharf

array of interesting, real-world applications. This effort hasresulted in changes in both what is taught in our mathematics classrooms and how it is taught.One of the keys to the success of our curriculum project has been Carroll’s membership in theProject InterMath Coalition of Colleges and Universities. The coalition is led by the U. S.Military Academy at West Point and other members include Harvey Mudd College andMacalaster College. Project InterMath has been funded by the National Science Foundation,Division of Undergraduate Education. Through Project InterMath, mathematics faculty membersinteract with faculty members in other disciplines, including engineering. Together, they developcross-disciplinary applied mathematics projects for

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jaby Mohammed, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

costs associated with robotic 3DP systems present a significant limitation for those interested in learning, research, and innovation. Since this is a rapidly emerging technology with great potential for current and future real-world applications, coupled with a substantial gap in available resources for learning and research, I am inviting you to participate in the design and development of a functional product/ system that addresses these issues. It is expected that your team will further refine the problem to understand the criteria and constraints that will lead to the design and build of a functional prototype. Then, you will test your development using an industrial robot system and present

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

physical world is key forforming engineering judgement [9] and this same experience needs to be a part of engineeringeducation.It will not be argued that all laboratory exercises lead to real assent, or that only the laboratorycan produce real assent. Newman says that real assent is “of a personal character, each individualhaving his own, and being known by them. It is otherwise with notions; notional apprehension isin itself an ordinary act of our common nature” [13, p. 83]. The fact that real assent is highlypersonal means that it cannot readily be systematized and predictably delivered to students,which is a challenge for the acceptance of real assent as a goal of laboratories. It is also possiblethat lectures may produce real assent either

Conference Session

The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tracey Evers; Gilbert Casterlow; Eric Cheek

computation Follow the rules Justify thinking and explore The right way Alternate approaches Look for clues Think about the problem Paper/Pencil Physical Material Teaching by telling Learning by doing Topics in isolation Topics in relation (real life application) Teacher talks Student discussions Individual responsibility Activity among studentsExample: When teaching the algebraic concept of logical multiplication one can easily integratethe engineering theories associated with

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie G. Adams

outside the classroom help students develop a sense of real world standards for this type of work? • Will there be opportunities for regular assessment of student work through a range of methods.The CourseAt the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, project based learning has been incorporated into atraditional Industrial Engineering course, Introduction to Statistical Quality Control (SQC), IE421/821. IE 421/821 is a cross-listed undergraduate/graduate course typically taken by juniorand senior Industrial and Mechanical Engineering students. It is a required course for IEstudents and a technical elective for

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Shan Barkataki; Bolton Tom

Session 3660 Adding Excitement to Student Projects: Try Web-Based Industry Collaboration Shan Barkataki, Tom Bolton California State University, Northridge/ Northrop-Grumman Corporation, NSDIntroductionThis paper describes an experiment where university students collaborated with an industrialpartner in the design and development of “real-world” software in an actual production project.Students were given real tasks that appeared in the project’s Pert chart; therefore their assignedtasks had real deadlines, and late delivery of the student tasks had the potential for

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

practical engineeringproblem-solving through hands-on experience, which is a hallmark of cutting-edge educationalpractices. Students engage in various technical challenges, including corrosion assessment,system modernization, and sensor integration. By tackling these real-world engineeringproblems, students cultivate critical thinking skills and gain insights into the rigorous processesinvolved in technology adaptation and maintenance. This experiential learning componentsignificantly enhances their comprehension of theoretical concepts and their applicability inpractical scenarios."This project forced students to reconcile theory with real-world constraints—like legacywiring—which is invaluable for their careers," noted Dr.Jani PallisEnhanced

Conference Session

Mechatronics and Robotics II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nima Lotfi, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David M. Auslander, University of California, Berkeley; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Majid Molki, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, USA. His current research interests include characterization and electrochemical modeling of Li-ion batteries, traditional and electrochemical model-based Li-ion battery management system design, and real-world applications of control and estimation theory especially in alternative and renewable energy systems, mechatronics, robotics, and electrified and autonomous transportation. Dr. Lotfi is a member of the IEEE Control Systems Society and ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division.Mr. Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Kenechukwu C. Mbanisi received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Covenant University, Nigeria

Conference Session

Joint Session: Entrepreneurially-Minded Learning in the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timo Bunk, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University

Entrepreneurial PathThis section describes the most relevant learnings and skills the interviewees acquired in theirgeneral education and particularly within ME218 that helped them in their entrepreneurialcareers.In the interviews, two essential competencies emerged related to the experience in ME218,namely the applicable mechatronic skills and solving complex problems.4.1.1 Applicable Mechatronics Skillset used in Entrepreneurial Endeavors Proposition 1.1: During ME218, students acquired applicable mechatronics skills, which they feel comfortable applying to real-world problems.Some 15 interviewees see their mechatronic skills as an essential takeaway from ME218. I03Msaid: “ME218 gives some very good structure, a very solid foundation about hardware