Collection

2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Joseph J. Rencis; Hartley T. Grandin; William O. Jolley

course are discussed.Educational Objectives of the Finite Element CourseThis paper is in response to the national awareness that most engineers are well trained,but not particularly well educated in the fundamentals of the finite element method. Withthe significant number of publications available [5] on the theory, development and usageof the finite element method, it may be rather difficult for an instructor to identify aneffective plan of study. The educational objectives for a course depend on whether thestudent or practitioner is a user or a researcher/developer of the technology: • User. The user needs to learn the proper use of the finite element method for the solution of complex problems. This will require fundamental

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Joseph Staier, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

indicates the course was still academically challenging and that the positivefeedback was not due to grade inflation. This supposition is supported by the course GPAs.Before the change the average course GPA was 80.4%; since the change the average course GPAis 80.7%.From this analysis, the IEE course revisions seem to have produced statistically significantbeneficial results in all areas examined.The analysis is incomplete as we have not yet measured the retention and application of theknowledge in the Coast Guard fleet. As the first graduates of this new course have only beenserving in the Coast Guard for 7 months, we have yet to gather enough meaningful data. Theintent is to work with Institutional Research to determine appropriate questions and

Conference Session

Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

George Frederick Halow, University of Michigan; Maia E. Herrington, University of Michigan; Melanie Spare, Siemens Digital Industries Software; Shannon O'Donnell, Siemens Digital Industries Software; Gilbert Morris, Retired (formerly Siemens)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Industries SoftwareMr. Gilbert Morris, Retired (formerly Siemens) I graduated from Purdue University in 1985 with a BSME before taking my first job at General Motors. At GM, I worked in engine manufacturing for four years, then spent the following eight years in powertrain development with a focus on noise and vibration. During my career at GM, I received an MSE degree from Purdue through distance learning. In 1998, I left GM to take on a role with Siemens (formerly LMS North America), selling high tech solutions to the automotive industry with focus on Asian auto OEM’s. I spent 20 years as a major account manager before changing roles as a project manager for the academic strategy team. I recently retired in January 2021

Conference Session

Lessons from Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Moore; Mary Raber

. RABER is the Enterprise Program Director in the College of Engineering at MTU. Her responsibilitiesinclude coordination of university and industrial partnerships, program coordination and module delivery. Shereceived her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and MBA from Wayne StateUniversity. Before joining MTU she held various engineering and management positions at Chrysler Corporationand TRW.MICHAEL MOORE is a Lecturer in the Enterprise Program and in the School of Business and Economics atMichigan Tech. He does research in composition studies and publishes in professional journals in the areas ofpedagogy, literacy, and research on writing

Conference Session

Design Teams 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeanne M. Homer, Oklahoma State University; James Beckstrom, Oklahoma State University; Tom Elliott Spector, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University; Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

2007 ACSA/AIAS New Faculty Teaching Award, and the 2006 Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award. In addition to carrying on an architectural practice while teaching, many of her scholarship and creative activities relate to teaching in the Comprehensive Design Studio. Topics include multidisciplinary collaborations and integration of systems. She has collaboratively created educational material covering basics of egress design which has been viewed by students and professionals worldwide, and has led multidisciplinary design teams and research projects. She has presented at a variety of architecture, engineering, and fire protection academic and professional venues.Mr. James Beckstrom, Oklahoma State University

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Michael Patrick Hannigan, University of Colorado - Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, clamps, trees, desk chairs, and other objects.In fall 2012, the pilot year of study implementation, the following two research questions wereamong those examined: 1. Does the use of body-based vs. traditional examples affect student confidence? 2. Does the use of body-based vs. traditional examples affect student conceptual knowledge?This paper presents the overall methodology and logistics for the study in its pilot year includingdetails on approach implementation, examples of active learning lesson plans of both Body-Based and Traditional recitation tracks, and preliminary findings based on gross comparison ofpre-/post- concept inventory and selected attitudinal survey categories.BackgroundThe details of course structure as well

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Curriculum II

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Bettina Dahl, Aalborg University, Denmark

Tagged Topics

Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

assistant/associate professor at Aarhus Uni- versity. There she went into more higher education research and teaching in mathematics and science as well as teaching and developing workshops for informal STEM education for youth. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Project Supervisors’ Views of a Group Based Project Exam for Engineering Students in a Problem-Based Learning CurriculumIntroductionExams are part of any university education program, and it is vital that the exams are perceivedas valid and reliable by for instance the employers who receive the graduates. When designingexams, researchers argue for the importance of constructively aligning the assessment to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Pan, Georgia State University; Michael Weeks, Georgia State University; Yanqing Zhang, Georgia State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

University Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Abstract Cybersecurity is important for many applications in both research and education. Currently, graduates incybersecurity are in short supply because few universities have sufficient courses in this area. An interesting andpractical hands-on labware can help students obtain knowledge in security. We have been working on integratingsecurity education into Georgia State University's computer science curriculum since the project was funded byNSF in Sept. 2013. We focus on adding security teaching activities into four courses: (1) Operating Systems, (2)Embedded Systems, (3) Computer Networks, and (4) Web

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hanson, California Polytechnic State University

State University and Auburn University. CaliforniaPolytechnic State University is a predominantly undergraduate institution, while AuburnUniversity is a Tier 1 research institution. The industrial partner in this study was the Japanesecivil engineering research and consultancy firm Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. The company employsapproximately 700 technical specialists working on both domestic and international projects.Nippon Koei is headquartered in Tokyo Japan with offices throughout the country as well asoverseas in North African and East Asian countries.The universities initiated this project to enhance student learning in geotechnical engineering.Specifically, these exercises were conducted to challenge students in new ways and broaden

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

and recycling trucks. The landfill project was givenmore class time in 2006 and 2007 at four and five weeks, respectively.The course typically includes 4 to 5 guest speakers each semester. Another professor lectured onsustainable energy in 2007 and 2008. In addition, two of the four professional guest speakers in2008 interfaced with the energy sector in a significant way. In 2006 a three week case study ofsustainable and appropriate technology to achieve wastewater treatment for a native Americancommunity included energy issues.10 The changes in course content over time have been largelydriven by stated student interest areas, job opportunities in these areas, EVEN faculty research onthese topics, and a desire to highlight areas of interest

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Candace Auburn Rainwater, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Gaines, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Questions 1. Does the way a student places into Calculus I make it more or less likely that they will pass Calculus I? 2. Does the way a student places into Calculus I affect their likelihood of earning a specific letter grade in Calculus I? 3. Does the way a student places into Calculus I make it more or less likely that they will pass Calculus II? 4. Does the way a student places into Calculus I affect their likelihood of earning a specific letter grade in Calculus II?Background of the University of ArkansasIn Fall 2015, the institution studied was a land grant, public, university serving 26,754undergraduate and graduate students, 57% of which came from within the state. Minimumadmission requirements for new freshman

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #27718Teaching Embedded Systems in the Context of Internet of Things (IoT)Dr. Shiny Abraham, Seattle University Shiny Abraham is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University. She received the B.E. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological Uni- versity (VTU), India in 2007 and Ph.D. from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA in 2012. Her research interests span the areas of Wireless Communication, Internet of Things (IoT), Optimization using Game Theory, and Engineering Education Research. She is a member of the IEEE and ASEE, a technical pro

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Lau, University of California, Berkeley; Mary Kathryn Thompson, KAIST; Alice Merner Agogino, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2331: A CROSS-NATIONAL INVESTIGATION OF CONFIDENCEIN ABET SKILLS AND KOLB LEARNING STYLES: KOREA AND THEUNITED STATESKimberly Lau, University of California, Berkeley Kimberly Lau is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.Mary Kathryn Thompson, KAIST Mary Kathryn Thompson is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). She is engaged in design research at the bound- ary, both within engineering and beyond, and is actively working on the development and application of formal design theories to civil, environmental, and urban engineering. Kate is the Director of

Conference Session

Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Prasanta Kalita; Peter Lyne; Loren Bode; Alan Hansen

activities have includedfamiliarization with laboratories, computer facilities and network software. Taking into accountthe student learning outcomes specified by ABET, key topics that are now covered include timemanagement and study skills, habits of highly effective people 6, communication skills, creativityand problem solving techniques, and ethical situations in engineering practice. The micro steamcar project is introduced early in the semester so that students have most of the semester to buildtheir cars. In addition, students are assigned to work in teams from the outset.Problem solving is a fundamental skill that engineers are expected to have and is listed by ABETas a necessary attribute for an engineering graduate. However, relatively few

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Backer, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

computing fieldsThe HCB initiative pays special attention to students’ internal and social processes for learning.The internal processes refer to students’ motivation for pursuing a particular area of study oractivities. The social processes, on the other hand, refer to students developing a sense ofbelonging to their group. These two processes, when properly designed, reinforce each other infurthering students’ learning in a particular area. Consider two types of motivation, intrinsic andextrinsic, which play roles in students’ effective learning.8 Extrinsic motivations work well whenstudents are rewarded for behaviors that are valued by others in their group. Research hasindicated that, for Hispanics, “computer engagement is both facilitated and

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Molly M. Gribb; Elisabeth M. Alford

serious design project was implemented tocreate an inclusive experience that would be fun as well as instructive. Students worked ingroups to design, evaluate, and race small edible cars.Revised Syllabi and AssignmentsFaculty teaching the living/learning sections modified their entire syllabi to emphasize activelearning experiences that would make engineering more engaging for freshmen. In the light ofrecent research on attrition in engineering, activities that engage freshmen in exciting andinteresting projects seem particularly important in improving retention. According to Seymourand Hewitt’s 1997 study, Talking About Leaving, roughly half of the students who switch fromengineering to another field do so because they lose interest in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oleksandr Kravchenko, Old Dominion University; Konstantin Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Phillip Dillulio

assessment of the gaps in institutional services and resources and providethe required feedback, while informing the institution and the research community about theways to develop a resilient support network for engineering students in the times of crisis. Futurework will consider how student responses change under the altering societal and work/academicconditions with or without COVID-19 pandemic being present at that time. Results from thecurrent study also provide recommendations for effective online instruction in the future.Keywords: Needs Analysis, Learning Technology, Engineering StudentsIntroduction During times of local and national quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic,universities had to close campuses and expediently convert

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

J. Jill Rogers, The University of Arizona; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

Professor and Assistant Dean of Engineering Education at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He is Associate Research Professor in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy. He is an engineer, educator and education researcher who designs, implements and studies learning environments that offer opportunities for mastery learning. His research is aimed at designing, implementing, and systematically studying the impact of engineering education and fostering engineering identity in students. He is also studying entry and persistence in engineering of first generation, women, and under-represented ethnic minorities. Ganesh is an avid reader and collects books. He enjoys

Conference Session

Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University; Patricia Gallagher P.E., Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #26560Using Your Campus as a Laboratory: An Adaptable Field Trip on Geomor-phology for Engineering GeologyDr. Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University Dr. Kristin Sample-Lord is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at Villanova University, with expertise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Her research focuses on soil barrier systems for protection of human health and the environment and geotech- nical aspects of stormwater control measures. Dr. Sample-Lord teaches a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Geology for Engineers

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pong P. Chu, Cleveland State University; Chansu Yu, Cleveland State University; Karla R. Hamlen, Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Cleveland State University Dr. Karla Hamlen is an Associate Professor of Educational Research in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations. She specializes in educational research relating to both formal and informal entertainment technology use among students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Simple SoC (System on a Chip) Platform for the Integrated Computer Engineering Lab Framework1. Introduction A “spiral” lab framework is developed for the computer engineering curriculum. It ismotivated by a study from the Carnegie Foundation [6], which recommends a “spiral model” toenhance the integration skills and to provide more effective learning

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

III is the Maxfield Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana Tech University. He received his B.S. from Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1992 with majors in Mathematics and Religious Studies. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in 1994 and 1999 respectively. His current research is in the area of graph minors and computational mathematics as related to a number of interdisciplinary areas of study. In addition to research collaboration, Dr. Turner has served as an educational consultant for centers in Texas and Louisiana.Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Don Schillinger is an associate

Conference Session

Insights and Practices for Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #18207Engineering Leadership Development using an Interdisciplinary Competition-based ApproachDr. David Bayless, Ohio University Dr. Bayless is the Gerald Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Ohio Uni- versity’s Coal Research Center, part of Ohio University’s Center of Excellence in Energy and the Envi- ronment. He is also the director of the Robe Leadership Institute and director of the Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization (an Ohio Third Frontier Wright Project) He is engaged in the development of energy and environmental technology such as producing algal-based

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the equipment were available a single trainer, or even several trainers wouldnot allow the students to work individually.A summer research case study is given by Hsieh in [2]. The case studies include controls usingthe Arduino, and a PLC. The type of PLC is not mentioned but it is assumed to be a commercialPLC.A mechatronics laboratory for green energy technologies is developed in [3]. The activitiesinclude "C language programming on PCs and Arduino, Basic Stamp, and PICmicrocontrollers". Other labs at the junior level include "real-time control - programming inC/C++ for analog/digital control, microcontroller- and PLC-based control systems". The brandof PLC is not mentioned.Embedded system designs using the Arduino, and PLCs are discussed in

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honghong Liu; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14825Automatic Parking Vehicle SystemMs. Honghong LiuDr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University GENE LIAO is currently Director of the Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering and Alternative Energy Tech- nology programs and Professor at Wayne State University. He received a M.S. in mechanical engineering from Columbia University, and a doctor of engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has over 17 years of industrial practices in the automotive sector prior to becoming a faculty member. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests in the areas of hybrid vehicles, energy storage, and advanced

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Daniel P. Zuberbier, East Carolina University; Mark McKinley Sanders, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

aided by copious 3D printers being introduced themarket every year, hobbyists, K12 schools, libraries, professionals and other end-users aroundthe globe are facing increasing difficulties making educated decisions when selecting a 3Dprinter. Many 3D printer experts and scholars 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 have studied and reported on strategiesfor selecting suitable 3D printers based on a given design. They have either limited theirinvestigations to professional users or restricted their research to 3D printer parameters and partaccuracies. Also, at any point in time, research is superseded as new and improved 3D printersare introduced to the market. On the other hand, many big 3D printer manufacturing companiessuch as 3D systems 10, Stratasys 8, and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Dacunto P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Kimberly Quell

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #146533-D Visualization In Environmental Engineering Design Courses: If The De-sign Fits, Print It!Prof. Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy Michael A. Butkus is a professor of environmental engineering at the U.S. Military Academy. His work has been focused on engineering education and advancements in the field of environmental engineer- ing. His current research interests are in physicochemical treatment processes with recent applications in drinking water disinfection, lead remediation, sustainable environmental engineering systems, and con- taminant transport. Butkus is a Board Certified Environmental

Conference Session

Maker Spaces within the University

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #16185WORK IN PROGRESS: Design, Creation and Assessment of Innovation SpacesAcross an Engineering CampusProf. Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Jenifer Blacklock is the Assistant Department Head in the Mechanical Engineering department at Col- orado School of Mines. Jenifer is active in the Undergraduate Curriculum in the Mechanical Engineering department and is an advocate of using hands-on-learning tools to help develop strong math, science and engineering foundations.Dr. Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines Stephanie Claussen’s experience spans both engineering and education research

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati; James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

wireless internet are generating tremendous changesin the telecommunication industry and results in significant impact to the society. For example,businesses are increasing their reliance on wireless networks and developing the requisiteinfrastructure to implement and integrate wireless technologies into their existing networks. Anew market analysis report in November 2006 from The Insight Research Corporation [1]predicts that service revenues in the global telecommunications industry will reach $1.3 trillionby the close of 2007, with continued strong growth in wireless leading the way. According to thenew industry market study, wireless service revenues are expected to grow at a compounded rateof nearly 10 percent over the next few years, while

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

failure mechanisms based on fracture surfaceanalysis, microstructural analysis, and a basic stress analysis of the incident that caused failure.Students are responsible for sectioning, hardness testing, metallographic sample prep, andbackground research on the component and/or material. All project deliverables, including thefinal summary report, consist of presentations made to their peers in lab.Feedback from students indicates that they find the project to be a valuable part of the course.The students make noticeable improvements in their presentation skills over the course of thequarter. In some cases, the in-lab presentations lead to discussions of different failure modes orloading scenarios among the students. Interviews with graduating

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Sarah Lockwood, University of Calgary; Jane Leung, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

impacts of their work as professional engineers. The design challenges arestructured to take advantage of the large class size through project management trainingand multi-faceted project outcomes.The Capstone project for the 2009/2010 academic year is a collaboration with TheMustardSeed (hereafter MS), a non-profit outreach group that runs shelters, food andclothing banks and education and retraining programs for the homeless. The partnershipis aimed at assisting the MS’s educational division with GED studies and life skills. Asmany of the clients of the MS have difficulties with focus and with understanding andrelating to material, the students’ challenge will be to use their engineering knowledge todevelop physical or computer-based aids