Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; Joseph Morgan

have wireless coverage to totally autonomous control along a pathwith unknown obstacles. The project has been developed over a series of semesters and is now ready forformal announcement as a multi-university competition between undergraduate students.The project promotes and supports a wide range of industry involvement and shouldprovide a highly visible partnership between academia and the private sector. The projectalso has the potential of creating graduate and undergraduate research fundingopportunities as well as stimulating entrepreneurial activities. Known as the MobilePlatform initiative within the EET/TET Programs at Texas A&M, the results of thisproject have been favorably received at industrial advisory and external

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Zachary Boehm, University of Southern California; Hussain Badruddin Penwala, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

AC 2012-4334: GAMEMATH! EMBEDDING SECONDARY MATHEMAT-ICS INTO A GAME-MAKING CURRICULUMErin Shaw, University of Southern California Erin Shaw is a Computer Scientist at the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Her research focuses on modeling and assessing student knowledge in the areas of science and mathematics and experimenting with new technologies for aiding assessment in distance learning. As a Co-Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation sponsored studies, she researches new ways to assess student collaboration in undergraduate engineering courses and new ways to motivate secondary mathematics learning in the context of computer

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen Toohey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael S. DeVasher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rebecca Booth DeVasher Ph.D., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

be prepared for a capstone. In addition, she is a member of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and serves on the Committee for Engineering Accreditation for the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineers.Dr. Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard House is Associate Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, with profes- sional interests in the rhetoric of science and engineering as well as literature. As an advocate for envi- ronmental concerns, he is active in several community initiatives at Rose-Hulman and in Terre Haute. He is active in the ASEE Liberal Education/Engineering and Society Division and in the IEEE Professional Communication Society,Dr

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Cheryl Osterman; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4854: MECHANIX: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKETCH RECOG-NITION TRUSS TUTORING SYSTEMMs. Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University Olufunmilola Atilola is currently a doctoral student in the department of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina, Columbia and her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, both in mechanical engineering. At Texas A&M, her research areas include representations in engineering design and innovations in engineering education.Ms. Cheryl OstermanFrancisco Vides, Texas A&M University Francisco Vides is a Graduate Researcher at the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

instructorsjust presenting theory rather than having students working example problems where theyapply the theory?A review of the literature on the use of “just in time learning” sheds light on wide arrayof applications: computer modules8, web-based modules9, discussion versus lecture10, acentral course problem that forces new phenomena over the semester11, supplementaltraining initiated by students12, simulations used in class13, development of links betweenmathematics and an engineering discipline (e.g., Chemical)14, providing new content incapstone courses as needed15, using classroom evaluation to influence what is taughtnext16, using mathematical solvers in class17, integrated programs18, service learningprojects19, and courses with hands-on

Conference Session

International Developments & Collaborations

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Martin Whalley; Harriet Svec; Harvey Svec; Teresa Hall

from resultant research andscholarly activity. Established field sites, particularly in the biological sciences, haveprovided iterations of visits by students and faculty as their research value over time is notdiminished.The challenge for undergraduate engineering programs to utilize the traditional field sitemodel within the curriculum is twofold. First and foremost is the highly structured nature ofmost engineering programs of study. Accreditation requirements, discipline specificspecializations, and rapidly changing technology come together in an extended curriculumfor most engineering students. Any variation from the prescribed set of courses or added

Conference Session

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Palmer

-on laboratories into the lower-level undergraduate courses has beenidentified as a proposed solution to address many of the problems in basic SMET education5,7. Aprogram initiated at the Colorado School of Mines, Connections, a one-credit experiencedesigned to address the issues identified as causing students to leave engineering3,4 has had apositive effect on retention. Students who entered their freshman year with nearly identicalqualifications (SAT/ACT scores, high school GPA’s) but participated in the Connectionsprogram had higher 4 and 5 year graduation rates13.Success, in the programs described in the last paragraph, is measured by the number orpercentage of retained students. This means that if a program is successful freshmen

Conference Session

Lessons from Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tony Casalena; Matt Weinstein; Borna Ghavam; Blake Robertson; Karen Thornton; David Barbe; James Green

undergraduate students possessing strong interest inentrepreneurial ventures. The program, currently managed by the Clark School ofEngineering, is a campus-wide initiative accepting students from all academic disciplinesand encouraging the participation of diverse and under-represented groups. BrianHinman, University of Maryland Alumnus of the A. James Clark School of Engineeringand entrepreneur, provided $2.5 million to initiate and support the program for its first tenyears.The Hinman CEOs living-learning environment is housed in an exclusive, apartment-style residence hall designed to encourage interaction and teaming. State-of-the-artfacilities and equipment in an incubator-like setting enables the free flow of ideas amongthe CEOs, as well as easy

Conference Session

EM Skills and Real World Concepts

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sam Geonetta

address problems or opportunities faced by organizationsor individuals; to assist in the creation of an effective project plan; to analyze the impact ofinformation technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal andpolicy issues; to demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem solving skills; tocollaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and groupcooperation; and to communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, users and peers bothverbally and in writing.13Course Content The goals for Management in Information Technology are largely derived from thestandards articulated by ABET and SIGITE. These six central goals are the basis for the course’skey themes

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacki Stewart; Peter Jansson

teamhas completed plans for installation of an approximately 3kW system, located on the ground.Although the system may operate more effectively on a roof, two main reasons have promptedthe students to install the first system on the ground. A system on the ground will serve as alearning center where rising engineers can learn the workings of a PV system. Ground systemsare also more visible to visitors, who will see the progress Rowan University is making toimprove the environment.Site Consideration and SelectionSeveral possible locations for a PV system were initially identified throughout the campus that Page 10.1370.2met three primary project

Conference Session

New Frontiers in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Fischer; Richard Jerz

manufacturing topics were also covered in another IE course calledManufacturing Systems. Initially, the primary emphasis for this course was CAD/CAM methodsand 3D solids modeling. The CAD product, Pro/ENGINEER®, was used to give the studentshands-on laboratory experience. Each student designed a rotational part and machined it on theDepartment’s CNC lathe. In 2002, the Manufacturing Systems course focus was changed toinclude contemporary manufacturing and production system topics, and it was believedCAD/CAM topics more logically fit into the new DFM course. To appreciate CAD/CAM fully, Page 10.610.1it was believed that the DFM course should also

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Harry Koehnemann; Barbara Gannod

for CET 415, use Bb for assignment posting, submissions,and grades. However, this information must be reentered into TO to manage theassessment process. This project takes a Bb course export, parses it, and then importsassignments, grading criteria, and scored submission into TO for later retrieval withoutcomes-based assessment.The project required True Outcomes to add an XML-based import utility and for theirteam and ours to agree on a common XML format. This project was initiated in Fall 03and is not yet complete, which is not surprising due to its scope. The exporting andpackaging of the Bb data is completed (hopefully) and the import into TO needs to beimplemented. The solution also has expectations on the Bb instructor to nameassignments

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Stratton

windpower, tidal power, solar power, and enhancements in fossil fuel plants has been bothencouraged and required.A side effect of de-regulation has been the reliance on natural gas fired power plants. Asindependent power producers built merchant plants, they turned to the fuel that was plentiful andhad the least environmental problems – natural gas. Gas turbine research has yielded units thatare far more efficient than older ones had been, plus could be built near loads so that the exhaustheat could be used and further increase the thermal efficiency of the plants. Unfortunatelydomestic natural gas is no longer cheap, as the easy reserves have already been tapped. Nowinternational supplies must be imported, raising environmental concerns and

Conference Session

Applications in Mechanical ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Francis Di Bella

engineeringproblem and present a solution for the optimization of thermal energy storage for use incogeneration systems applications but it also identifies the importance of one-on-onefaculty –student research and it how excel software can overcome the need for higher-level mathematics. The problem is a familiar one to the engineers who must determinethe optimum size of a thermal storage system that is not too large or too small for acustomer’s thermal demand while matching it with the correct cogeneration system size(kwe). The problem’s solution however becomes an opportunity to enlist the help of anundergraduate student to help solve a fairly complicated problem. This pedagogy is seenas critical and necessary to the education of the engineering technology

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wendy L. Mahan; Martin J. Gutowski; Brian H. Victor; Mark Deluca; Sarma Pisupati

. Over the past seven semesters the enrollment hasincreased from 69 to 760. This course was selected by the University under the“Courseware” initiative to be offered as an online course. To develop the online versionof EGEE 102, the Energy and Geo-environmental Engineering Department, the Teachingand Learning with Technology Unit of the University’s Information Technology Servicesand the John A Dutton e-Education Institute have collaborated to generate highlyinteractive learning objects in an innovative manner.As a part of this endeavor, four home activities (simulations) using Macromedia Flashwere developed. The goal of these simulations is to engage students through animationsand enable students to calculate their energy consumption, analyze

Conference Session

Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David McStravick; Marcia O'Malley

software running on the computer performs dataacquisition, data storage, graphic presentation, and in some cases controls system parameters1.Additionally, analysis virtual instruments were developed using LabVIEW software to facilitatedata analysis in certain experiments that required extensive data reduction for the desired finalresults2. In certain experiments, the students had difficulty in understanding the experimentalresults and virtual labs were developed to be used as pre-labs for greater understanding in theactual experiment. These virtual labs showed promise in helping student understanding of theactual labs and so a proposal was initiated to develop multiple virtual labs that would enhancestudent learning not only in the lab setting

Conference Session

Motivating students to achieve

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Debra Wright; Gretchen Hein; Mary Fran Desrochers; Mary Raber

each student in the room one question about their structure, until they were able to figure out their structure. Each student was then responsible for researching that structure and giving a five minute presentation on it later in the semester. This was done for a statics course, but could be modified for other types of courses. Page 8.585.4 § Tower ‘O Cards“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education” This is used as a team icebreaker and is revisited later in the

Conference Session

Web Education I: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ismail Orabi

of the Internet contributed to thesatisfaction levels.IntroductionOnline-based course delivery has become an attractive option for expanding its reach to newstudents and to facilitate the scheduling of existing students. During a recent academic semester(spring’ 03), the students at the University of New Haven (UNH) had the opportunity to enroll insuch a course. The initial preparation for the online class was time consuming because of theamount of materials made available to the students. It has also been found from experience that ittakes much more time to teach and administer Online courses. Other Online course developersagree that teaching and maintaining a Online course takes a considerable amount of time [4].However, the time is well

Conference Session

Teaching Entrepreneurship to Engineers

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tushar Patil; Ofodike Ezekoye; Justin Cone; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

; andguiding the learner9. However, developing course objectives and consensus based on theseoutcomes was not trivial. The instructional designer was able to coach the team in this process,and the team eventually arrived at the following course objectives: • Identify and describe the function and properties of agents in a business process • Select the correct tool for decision analysis from a product business toolkit • Perform basic market research • Pitch an idea • Practice management of equals in group dynamics • Evaluate product technical constraints and feasibilityUsing these objectives as a guide, we then discussed how we would know if and when thestudents had achieved the objectives. Since the short course is not for credit, we

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine C.S. Whitaker; Richard W Freeman

= -1.0; /* set as though the ping was unsuccessful */ init_sonar(); /* initialize the sonar registers *//* The range function returns a –1 if the ping was unsuccessful or the distance to theobject if successful. Only print out the distance if the ping worked. */ while(dist < 0.0) { ping(); dist = range(); } printf(“%d\n”, dist); /* This prints to the robot’s LCD */ tone(880.0, 0.25); /* I’m finished tone */}Figure 4: Program for Lab 3 Exercise 1.Bibliography1. The Boyer Commissions of Education Undergraduates in the Research University. ReinventingUndergraduate Education: A Blueprint for America’s Research Universities. (1998).2. Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Delores Etter; Cameron Wright; Michael Morrow; Thad Welch

”from theory to real-time hardware.2 A Graduated Approach to Teaching DSP2.1 Using a “Bridge” to Real-TimeA systematic model for teaching DSP is shown graphically in Figure 1. It begins withthe traditional presentation of the theory behind each new topic, followed by a specificprogression of exercises.To facilitate the learning process in a DSP class, demonstrations of fundamental topics arehelpful supplements to the theory. In particular, computer-based demonstrations are highlyeffective for a student’s initial grasp of a new DSP topic; this is reflected in the contentof many newer DSP texts.12–17 We take advantage of the fact that the software packageMatlab18 and its related toolboxes have become a mainstay in most EE programs

Conference Session

NSF Opportunities for Undergrad Eng Ed

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeannette Neal

personnel has beenidentified as a potential limiting factor in the success of these critical initiatives [22, 27].3. The continuing development of new innovative technology and applications makes technicalskills ephemeral, frequently outmoded in five to seven years [11], and requires continual trainingand skills upgrading of the IT workforce [12, 28]. Education must also be provided both in thefoundational theory and problem solving areas that will enable workers to adapt to a rapidlychanging work environment. Certificate programs, with their shortened durations relative todegree programs, are ideally suited to deliver this education and reintroduce the student to theworkplace while her skills are still critically needed. While there is a

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seunghyun Chun, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Bruce McCann, University of Texas, Austin; Ariane L. Beck, University of Texas, Austin; Eric Dean, National Instruments; Alexis Kwasinski, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1249: INCORPORATING STUDENT-OWNED PORTABLE IN-STRUMENTATION INTO AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL EN-GINEERING COURSESeunghyun Chun, The University of Texas, Austin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D Candidate at the The University of Texas, Austin, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing. Head Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering freshman course. M.S from The University of Southern California, B.S from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. Research in digital control of dc-dc converters for renewable energy applications.R. Bruce McCann, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. McCann received a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from The University

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton L. Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. Page 25.1069.5 Review progress with the facilitator before continuing.Question 5 is directed, since each card has a clearly labeled group; it directs teams to look ateach card and become familiar with the steps in the recipe. Question 6 is convergent (most teamswill have similar answers), but if there are notable differences the facilitator could initiate a briefdiscussion. Question 7 might be confusing; in some cases, teams will figure it out on their own;in other cases, the facilitator may provide assistance. Note that teams create a WBS beforethe terminology is introduced; this is an important aspect of the concept invention phase ofthe learning cycle. Question 8 is divergent (answers may vary), and provides an opportunityfor faster

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

how the team improved in thecompetition over the years. The students have the option of using the part of the project they areassigned to as their senior design project however much to my surprise only a small number ofstudents took advantage of this. Graduate students were able to perform research for the projectand have it count towards their master’s thesis credits and project however this was uncommonas well. Page 25.1231.15Starting a Competition ProjectStarting a lab for a competition requires some initial funding. We started out with $15,000funded by the Navy and the donation of the scooter by Pride Mobility. The funds wereexclusively

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

AC 2012-4070: TEACHING NETWORKED EMBEDDED CONTROL ATTHE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE LEVELProf. Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Gary J. Mullett, a professor of electronics technology and Co-department Chair, presently teaches in the Electronics Group at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) located in Springfield, Mass. A long time faculty member and consultant to local business and industry, Mullett has provided leadership and initiated numerous curriculum reforms as either the Chair or Co-department Chair of the four tech- nology degree programs that constitute the Electronics Group. Since the mid-1990s, he has been active in the NSF’s ATE and CCLI programs as a knowledge leader in the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-3349: TEAM DECISION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WITH MBTISTEP IIDr. Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University Lawrence E. Whitman is the Director of Engineering Education for the College of Engineering and Pro- fessor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University. His Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Arlington, is in indus- trial engineering. He also has 10 years’ experience in the aerospace industry. His research interests are in enterprise engineering, engineering education, and lean manufacturing.Dr. Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University Don E. Malzahn is professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering at

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

John Johnston; Ed Dammel; S.K. Ramesh; Eric Matsumoto

obtained. Local hardware stores or hobby shopsnormally have a stock of wood, steel, aluminum, brass, and plastic rods of various cross sectional Page 6.98.4 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Educationshapes that can be used for testing. Figure 6 shows a small wooden test frame that was easilybuilt for testing a balsa wood beam. Simple support conditions such as those shown in Figures 1and 6 are recommended for initial testing since such supports, by definition, do not restrictrotation at the ends of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Vincent Gallogly

SESSION 3454 UTILIZING ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURS TO INSTILL AND ENHANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TODAY’S STUDENT POPULATION Vincent Gallogly, Adjunct Professor The Cooper Union, Albert Nerkin School of Engineering, New York City.ABSTRACTMeeting the dual challenges presented in today’s engineering schools by the bright,energetic student with the dream of turning her ideas to riches, and awakening the interestof the research, detail oriented, single solution student to the vagaries of the market placeand the entrepreneurism; harnessing energy and enthusiasm, without stifling it, teachingthe basics of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Anderson; Paul Duesing; Marty Zoerner; Kevin Schmaltz

ofcommunity. Non-technical skills such as team building, communication, projectplanning and creative problem solving are key components of the first semester of thecourse. While each project includes technical demands, it is usually the non-technicalissues that make or break projects2.This paper discusses the structure of LSSU’s two-semester course sequence and the Page 6.683.1timing of team assignments from September project initiation to May project completion Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education– a