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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jon E. Freckleton

by students to preparation of a unique,creative, solution is very interesting to observe. They are so accustomed to a single correctsolution that some have severe problems with this “soft” requirement. As the quarterprogresses most students develop confidence in their creative solutions and begin to enjoy acourse where their answers are unique and friends can NOT request to copy their solution.A paper given by P.S. DeJong (5) supports the very high effectiveness of design drivencourses that are team based. The projects makes the learning relevant and there is areluctance to tend to work harder. DeJong states that cooperative learning is effective, andtrying to apply his approach seems to confirm that. At the ASEE Conference a few yearsago

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard L. LeBoeuf; Gregory Spaulding

technical support. Armed with the facts, input from experts , andtheir own expertise the team member were lead to a decision necessary to keep the projectprogressing.The team worked through everything including, tight schedules and budgets, the reality ofworking with other team members, suppliers lead-times and backorders, and fabrication errors.The results of the second semester were presented to the campus community and invited HVACexperts at the end of the semester.GradingThe grade each student received each semester was determined by considering the followingfactors: Contribution to the presentation; Progress reports; Notebook; Cooperation/involvement; Completion of required work; Contribution to the project

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary R. Crossman

reachapproximately 90% of the sites.) The courier service then delivers the graded assignments to the Page 2.419.2remote sites for distribution to the students during their next class. The scenario allowsapproximately 25-27 hours for the faculty member to grade papers which could be as many as120 at a time. This time must be rigidly set aside for grading and is one of the demands thatfaculty “buy into” when teaching a televised course. Other handout material must also be sent intime for students to properly utilize it in completing their assignments. In general, facultymembers must plan well ahead the distribution of materials and return of graded

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Clifford R. Mirman

taughtapplications in numerical analysis, finite-element-analysis (FE), outside of the theory course which theytake. This application of FE allows for three modes of analysis, theoretical, experimental, and numerical,and the students must utilize each analysis tool in the solution of their design project. This paper outlinesthis particular course and the benefits which are derived by the students.Laboratory Set-upThe senior level design laboratory is structured to satisfy two basic requirements; the introduction of thestudents to laboratory techniques used in mechanical engineering design, and as a capstone designcourse. It should be noted that it is a goal of the course to base the design component around anexperimental procedure. In addition to the use of

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Joan A. Burtner

on a technical topic. In EGR 103, the studentsbuild on the skills they learned in EGR 101 and EGR 102 in order to design, build and test asimple device. The focus of this paper is an evaluation of a number of the projects that havebeen used in the EGR 103 design course.Course Description The overall objective of EGR 103 is to introduce engineering students to the designprocess. In this class, students form teams and work together to design a simple device whichmeets the needs expressed by a client. The client, who is usually not the course instructor,describes the project and approves designs. The course instructor lectures on various aspects ofthe design process, defines project milestones, monitors the teams’ progress and assigns

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Kirk E. Hiles

Session 2325 A Project-Based Freshman Engineering Design Experience - FIRST Kirk E. Hiles United States Coast Guard AcademyAbstract During the Spring Semester of 1997, a freshman engineering class was immersed into theengineering design process by working side-by-side with faculty, engineers and high schoolstudents to design and construct a robot to compete in the FIRST Competition. The studentsstudied and applied a nine step design process to bring their conceptual paper designs to life bybuilding a 3'x'3'x4', 120 pound robot in just

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

David M. Hata

Session 1247 Vacuum Systems Laboratory Development: Teaching More About Making Less David M. Hata Portland Community CollegeAbstractThe implementation of new associate degree programs in semiconductor manufacturingat community colleges across the nation has created a critical need for vacuum technologycourses and supporting laboratories. Unfortunately, few resources have been available tosupport technology-level courses in vacuum systems. This paper describes the results ofa two-year project to develop a vacuum technology course, implement a vacuum systemslaboratory, and provide

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Alexander D. Poularikas

problem are:1. Incorporate courses on optoelectronics into existing electrical engineering core courses.2. Offer optoelectronics elective courses for undergraduate electrical engineering students.3. Offer optoelectronics options (well-defined curriculums for students wishing to specialize in optoelectronics) within existing engineering curriculums.4. Develop independent degree programs in optoelectronics.Immaterial what is the new field that must be introduced into electrical engineering curriculums,and this applies equally well to any other discipline. The basic problem that has facedengineering educators during the last half of the 20th century is how to adapt their particularcurriculums to the technical developments that have occurred during

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Thalia Anagnos; Michael W. Jennings

AbstractThe College of Engineering at San Jose State University is scheduled for an accreditation visit in Fall 1999 and hasdecided to seek reaccreditation under the ABET 2000 criteria. An assessment implementation project has beenactive for the past two years within the College; with primary objectives of refining missions for programs, definingprogram outcome objectives, determining which components to assess, and developing appropriate metrics andmethods. Longer term objectives of this project are to establish a continuous quality improvement philosophy in theCollege and to provide information for the ABET accreditation review.This paper is an evaluation of the status of the implementation project to date and summarizes some of the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

John B. Troy

Session 1309 Preparing Freshmen and Sophomores for Biomedical Engineering: The Experience at Northwestern University John B. Troy Northwestern University, Evanston, IllinoisAt Northwestern we believe that we are pioneers in the field of undergraduate education forbiomedical engineers. Consequently, we are forever looking for ways to improve what we aredoing in both small and large ways. In this paper I intend to describe some of the initiatives wehave taken and are taking to open the field of biomedical engineering to underclassmen atNorthwestern. I hope that our

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Miller; Jeffrey Morehouse; Edward Young; David Rocheleau; Jed S. Lyons

paper describes a plan to develop aunique capstone laboratory course that provides this experience. The course, EngineeringSystems Laboratory will be based upon an integrated sequence of laboratory experiments on anautomobile and its subsystems. The automobile is chosen as the system to study because it iscompact, relatively inexpensive and in the direct realm of experience of most students. Moreimportantly, its many complex subsystems provide opportunities for the students to apply thespectrum of their mechanical engineering knowledge, including the principles of mechanics,dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and controls.INTRODUCTION An integral part of the undergraduate mechanical engineering curricula at the University ofSouth

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Terrence E. Dwan; E. Eugene Mitchell; George E. Piper; Carl E. Wick

of this paper. Thesecond course in the track may be either one of two courses taught by our Ocean EngineeringDepartment. These two courses are described below:EN411: Ocean Environmental Engineering I (2-2-3). Introduction to the basic principles andcurrent issues in environmental engineering as applied to the ocean environment. Principal focusis on Marine Pollution: Its Causes, Effects and Remediation. Topical coverage includeschemical and biological considerations in water quality; wastewater treatment and discharge;diffusion and dispersion in estuaries and oceanic environments; maintenance dredging andmaterial disposal; engineering methods used to analyze and mitigate the effects of marinepollution; and environmental ethics, economics and

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

George G. Karady; Daniel Tylavsky

understanding of theory of electric machines; consequently, fewer students can connect thistheory with the electrical schematic.This paper reports on the use of animation to improve understanding of the physics of machineoperation and multimedia methods to present the technological aspects of machine constructionand manufacturing. Page 3.601.1 12. Animation TechniquesAnimation as a teaching tool has gained popularity in the last five years [2]. Recently weintroduced into our energy conversion class, a learning module centered on the animation ofelectric motors and generators to improve student

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Integrating Design in the Freshman Year (3553)

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Fellows, Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science SUNY -Binghamton; Richard Culver, Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science SUNY -Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Freshman Programs (FPD)

and develop an effective solution; Page 3.606.1 Analyze a proposed design for ergonomics and safety, as well as economic and construction factors; Work effectively as a member of a project team; Write an effective technical report and make an effective presentation; Be proficient in using hand tools for fabrication of a mechanical device.Experience with design projects indicates that students prefer to work with a real live client witha problem, which the students can address. The assistive devices provide this opportunity. Ourfreshmen students responded enthusiastically to this challenge. They were introduced

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State University; Leigh Ann DeLyser; Jennifer Rosato, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Julie M. Smith

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42486Board 233: Creating the Capacity for CS Education Researchers to ProduceResearch That is High-quality and Equity-FocusedDr. Monica McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education Monica McGill is President & CEO of the Institute for Advancing Computing Education. Her area of scholarship is K-12 computing education research with a current focus on diversity and improving the quality of research.Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State UniversityLeigh Ann DeLyserJennifer Rosato, University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesJulie M. Smith ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; R. Jamaal Downey

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42061Board 361: Reframing Racial Equity Year 2: Examining Script of WhitenessDr. Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She earned her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineering is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Joan Caserto, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #41720Board 414: Understanding and Scaffolding the Productive Beginnings of EngineeringJudgment in Undergraduate StudentsMelissa Joan Caserto, University at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkDr. Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Her research work aims to improve the learning experience for undergraduate students by

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyler George Harvey, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #43278Work in Progress: Factors Influencing Career Choice and Success in UndergraduateBME StudentsDr. Tyler George Harvey, Clemson University Tyler G. Harvey is a Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at Clemson University, where he also received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. His teaching focus is at the undergraduate level and includes a variety of required and elective courses including capstone design, bioinstrumentation, and biomechanics. His research interests are in developing outreach programs which increase interest in engineering, especially from underrepresented students and alternative methods of

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2023 CIEC

Authors

John Irwin

isimportant to the future of the workforce. IFPS offers certifications for individuals in sevencategories, from fluid power mechanics to engineers [2]. For example, the fluid power instructorfor the MiLEAP training was certified while working in industry as a fluid power specialist inhydraulics and pneumatics, and continues to recertify every 5 years. The recertification for theSpecialist requires earning 35 professional development points (PDP) which are assigned basedon a point system. There are several ways to earn PDP from working in fluid power field, fluidpower instruction, or submitting an article or technical paper to the Fluid Power Journal or theIFPS newsletter. Taking and passing the relevant certification test is required if an

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2023 CIEC

Authors

Maged Mikhail; Hassan Hayajneh

), driven bysupport from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) Foundation and the“PMMI U Skills Fund” exemplifies that unity. Using industry-standard software, equipment, andresources, like that provided by LinMot Inc. USA, allows students and workforce trainees tolearn using the newest equipment, learn about emerging technologies in packaging andprocessing, and provide a pipeline of workforce-ready talent. In this paper, the authors explainthe steps to design, fabricate, and build a testbed trainer to be used with the existing trainers inthe hands-on activity laboratories, student/industry projects, and capstone design. This project isa good tool for students to practice utilizing innovative technology and hands-on skills using

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Maged Mikhail; Peter Zafiro

bysupport from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) Foundation and the“PMMI U Skills Fund” exemplifies that unity. Using industry-standard software, equipment,and resources, like that provided by LinMot USA, allows students and workforce trainees tolearn about the newest equipment, learn about emerging technologies in packaging andprocessing, and provides a pipeline of workforce-ready talent. In this paper, the author explainsthe steps to design, fabricate, and build a testbed trainer to be used with the existing trainers inthe hands-on activity laboratories, student/industry projects, and capstone design. This project isa good tool for students to practice innovative technology hands-on skills using anelectromagnetic linear

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Christi L. Patton

science. A successful approach to teaching students the differencebetween science and engineering has been to discuss technical challenges, conductscience experiments relating to the challenge then brainstorm solutions and discuss (orattempt) implementation. Searching current events for problems to tackle keeps theproject interesting for everyone.Introducing the Project Early in the semester, students are taught basic college survival skills. Theimportance of avoiding plagiarism is one of the topics addressed. During the Fall 2003semester, students were asked to read an article that was originally published in the LATimes outlining the history of Tar Creek [2]. Their assignment was to write an essay onthe cause of the problems and then to

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Z. Carpenter; J. C. Diaz; G. R. Kane

rovers were integrated into theintroductory computer science class for engineers to involve students with practicalapplications of physics and math. The curriculum and projects were designed to provide ahands-on technical problem solving experience in a programming class in order toincrease the retention of the concepts taught. This paper provides an overview of therovers and our experiences when they are deployed in the classroom.Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Section ConferenceIntroduction:At the time that NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers walked around the surface ofMars, TU engineering students were programming the Tulsa rovers learning theintricacies of autonomous robotics.A fleet of rovers

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

R. Asmatulu; E. Asmatulu; A. Yourdkhani

;200 mg) and be manipulated within a high efficient particulate air (HEPA) filtered laboratory exhaust hood over water soaked absorbent paper to capture any spilled materials • Containers of nanomaterials must be labeled with a sign on “NANOMATERIALS”. • Nanomaterials are considered hazardous materials, so students should take all the safety rules necessary in the field/laboratory.Figure 4: The photographs showing the simple protection methods for the potentiallyhazardous engineered nanomaterials. 6 In addition to these, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) hassequential steps for the students, workers and engineers who are involved in

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Jerry McCoy; Scott Holmstrom; Parameswar Hari

devote a half-hour each to the review and discussion of the designated journalarticles.Prior to a meeting, when the articles are first selected, we recruit volunteers from the ranks of ourphysics students to review the articles. At the meeting, these students stand to review theirpaper. The students’ review is intended to refresh the audience’s recollection of the paper. It isalso an opportunity for the students doing the review to gain experience in public speaking. Thestudent review lasts about seven minutes and includes:• a summary of the main topics• a discussion of the physics involved• anything intriguing about the article• opportunities for further investigation and application• questionsWe have learned that students respond

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kimberly H. Henthorn

. Creativity,problem solving strategy, and interpretation of complex problem statements are best learnedthrough practice. Cooperative learning and teamwork is highly stressed in the UMR engineeringcurriculum because it has been found that students who work together and are engaged in lecturebetter understand difficult material and learn how to approach complex problems, particularly inproblem-based courses1-2.This paper describes the transformation of the UMR Material and Energy Balances course since2005, along with quantitative and qualitative evidence of increased learning. To engage studentsduring the lecture portion of the course, personal response devices (“clickers”) were introducedin 2005. This resulted in increased attendance, in-class

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Martin S. High P.E.; Paul Rossler

malpractice, therefore, will increasingly become a concern ofthose now entering the practice of engineering, as well as of those who find themselvesemployed in smaller companies or as an independent contractor in larger ones. In this paper, we will discuss the elements of engineering malpractice causes ofaction against engineers and present real cases of engineering malpractice. Also, we willdiscuss how our program in Legal Studies in Engineering at OSU raises the awareness ofour students to their legal responsibilities to their employers and to society. We willpresent short course modules that can be used in all levels of engineering courses toillustrate how engineering work and our legal system interact.Concept of Negligence The

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raymond Addabbo

The Integration of Technology, Writing and Mathematics into an Introductory Matlab Course for Engineering Students Raymond Addabbo, Ph.D. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 86-01 23rd Ave. East Elmhurst, NY 11369 raymond.addabbo@vaughn.eduAbstractIn this paper we will present material used in the Vaughn College Introduction to Matlab course.CSC 215 is offered to engineering students that have had a course in calculus and writing.The objective of the first half of the course is to teach students basic programming. What isunique is that the programming techniques

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kalyan Mondal

2000, the University renewed and formalized the long-standing emphasis on global themesthrough the adoption of a new mission: to prepare students for world citizenship through globaleducation [1]. Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) being a leader in global education welcomesinternational students of diverse backgrounds to its engineering degree programs every semester.Most of these students possess high analytical abilities but have certain backgrounds that makethem struggle to conform to the US academic norms. This author teaches a core Digital SignalProcessing (DSP) course, EENG6633 [2] taken by first semester graduate students as well asfollow-up advanced courses on DSP applications (EENG7753) and DSP implementations(EENG7852). This paper

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Yan H. Huang; Seong W. Lee

analysis and computation, modeling, design and experimental verification.Another goal is to have students gain experience in applying these methods to realisticengineering problems and processes [1]. Many students in the industrial engineeringdepartment have participated in the ongoing projects at the laboratories of Center for AvancedEnergy Systems & Environmental Control Technologies (CAESECT). These students tooksome courses (ex. Thermodynamics, design & analysis of energy systems, the advancedinstrumentation technology) and then they conducted experiments using advancedinstrumentation (ex. Laser based PDPA system and PIV system). This paper shows how thestudents improved their skills of designing the experiment and analyze the data