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WORKSHOP IV: Play as Prep Workshop: Time & Resource-Efficient Strategies for Developing Effective Undergraduate TAs of First Year Students

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Christine Alexander, University of Maryland, College Park

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49793Play as Prep Workshop: Time & Resource-Efficient Strategies for DevelopingEffective Undergraduate TAs of First Year StudentsMs. Christine Alexander, University of Maryland, College Park Christine Alexander is a Lecturer in the Science, Technology, and Society program and the A. James Clark School of Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park. She combines her facilitation skills and passion for human development to create purpose driven experiences for groups of all ages and stages. Before earning her M.A. in Teacher Education and Professional Development from the University of Maryland, she

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University - Calumet; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University - Calumet

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Instrumentation

Coordination of Tasks among Mobile Robot and Robotic Arm.” B.S., Electrical Engineering University of El Mina Cairo, Egypt, May 2001.Dr. Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University - Calumet Dr. Ali Alavizadeh is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue Univer- sity Calumet (Hammond, Indiana). He has taught at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), the George Washington University (Washington, DC), and Morehead State University (More- head, KY) in the fields Industrial Engineering Technology, Engineering Management and Systems Engi- neering. His industrial experiences include systems engineering and analysis, software engineering, and production optimization for private, governmental, and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State University; Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Catherine Smith, Bowling Green State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #47221A Sustainable Framework for Providing Early Exposure to Aviation EducationDr. Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State UniversityShantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Shantanu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Bowling Green State University in the School of Aviation within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering. Dr. Gupta earned a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, a M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #8718On Implementation of Classroom-Based Pedagogies of Engagement: Rele-vant Measures and General OutcomesDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili is an academician and a civil engineering consultant in Ames, Iowa. Has published in various fields including: geotechnical engineering, foundations, and pavement materials & design. He has been involved with contemporary engineering education issues, addressing a wide range of topics of interest and relevance to engineering institutions and practicing engineers, in the US and abroad

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DSA Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yiming Zhang, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Husain Al Yusuf, The University of Arizona

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

Paper ID #43321Optimizing Transfer Pathways in Higher EducationDr. Yiming Zhang, The University of Arizona Yiming Zhang completed his doctoral degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2023. His research focuses on machine learning, data analytics, and optimization in the application of higher education.Prof. Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona Gregory (Greg) L. Heileman currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he is responsible for facilitating

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Randy Russell; Nicholas Basker; Lisa Scranton; J. L. P Jessop; A. B. Scranton

Session 3613 Teaching Material and Energy Balances on the Internet A.B. Scranton,a* R.M. Russell,b N. Basker,c J.L.P. Jessop,a and L.C. Scrantona Michigan State University a Department of Chemical Engineering/ b Virtual University/ c Department of Computer Science East Lansing, MI 48824AbstractStrategies for designing effective multimedia educational materials for lessons that are deliveredover

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; James I. Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

educational curricula, K-12 STEM programs after-school programs, and comprehensive school reform initiatives. Across these evaluations, she has used a variety of evaluation methods, ranging from a multi-level evaluation plan de- signed to assess program impact to methods such as program monitoring designed to facilitate program improvement. She received her Ph.D. in Research, Measurement and Statistics from the Department of Education Policy at Georgia State University (GSU). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of a Portable, Experimental Platform to Demonstrate the Role of Material and Cross-Section in Beam

Conference Session

Course Assessment in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Laura Lucas; Daphene Koch

PhD in Education (2002) from Purdue University, West Lafayette campus. Industrialexperience from 1990 – 1997 in Houston, TX and 8 years mechanical experience in Indiana.LAURA LUCAS Lecturer of Architectural Technology in the Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at IUPUI.B.S. of Architecture, Ball State University, MBA – Management, Indiana University. Over 20 years of industrialexperience in design through construction. Member of ASEE, and is a registered Architect in Indiana. Faculty Fellow forthe Frontiers in Ed Conf. in 1999, and earned the William P. Jungclaus II Award for teaching excellence 2001. Page 7.537.9

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2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sadan Kulturel-Konak; Abdullah Konak; Gül E. Okudan Kremer; Ivan E. Esparragoza

ofEngineering graduates. In fact, the lack of professional skills in pedagogical initiatives.project teams has been identified as one of the top contributors tothe high failure rate of complex engineering projects. As a Beard et al. [3] suggest that an assessment plan to evaluateresponse, academic programs have incorporated professional curricular efforts that aim to integrate professional skills intoskills in their curricula, which led to the challenge of assessing the programs should include standardized rubrics for targetedrelevant student development appropriately. This paper proposes courses in addition to comprehensive exit

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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Computing and Information Technology

–333.[11] M. M. M. Abdelmalak and J. L. Parra, “Expanding Learning Opportunities for Graduate Students with HyFlex Course Design,” Int. J. Online Pedagog. Course Des., vol. 6, no. 4, 2016.[12] M. Abdelmalak, “Towards Flexible Learning for Adult Students: HyFlex Design,” in Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Mar. 2014, vol. 2014, no. 1, pp. 706–712.[13] A. Raes, M. Pieters, and P. Bonte, “Hyflex Learning within the Master of Teaching Program@KU Leuven,” in Hybrid-Flexible Course Design, 1st ed., B. J. Beatty, Ed. Provo, UT: EdTech Books, 2019.[14] B. R. Malczyk, “Introducing Social Work to HyFlex Blended Learning: A Student- centered Approach,” J

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade Inside the Classroom

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Rockland

& Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education ” Session 1375ConclusionLearning to become an effective teacher is a complex issue. In this paper, seven areas that canhelp new faculty members to achieve better teaching skills were presented.Above all else, remember - The Student is Our Customer, Serve that Customer Well.Bibliography1. Nagchaudhuri, A., “Introduction Of Mechatronics In Pre-College Programs And Freshman Design Course In An Active And Cooperative Learning Framework”, Frontiers in Education Conference, 2001, vol. 3, pp. S2E-172. Felder, R.M. and Brent,R., “Navigating the Bumpy

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren Hill

source of evidence, thenthat chair should not also be an evaluator of the evidence as it becomes difficult under such asituation to eliminate bias. Then the question becomes one of how the evidence is to be used.For example, Arreola4 argues that student evaluations can only be used to judge two of the fourmajor aspects of teaching, namely instructional delivery and instructional design. He considersthe other two major aspects to be content expertise and course management. Content expertisehas to be evaluated through a peer committee or by classroom visitations and coursemanagement through the self-report of the faculty or by the department chair.Besides the notion of what constitutes merit, there is the question of how to award merit.Should it

Conference Session

COED: Online and Blended Learning Part 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston; Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #21612Digital Learning Preferences: What Do Students Want?Dr. Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston Carole Goodson is a Professor of Technology at the University of Houston. As an active member of ASEE, she is a member of the Academy of Fellows, a past Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology, a past Chair of PIC IV and the ERM Division, and a past Chair of the Gulf Southwest Section of ASEE.Prof. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston Susan L. Miertschin, M.Ed., M.S.I.S., is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching interests

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Qunfang Liao, Panasonic Automotive Systems

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-417: LABORATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMALL-SCALECAN-BASED PM BLDC MOTOR CONTROL FOR AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORYELECTRIFICATIONGene Liao, Wayne State University Gene Liao is currently an associate professor in the Engineering Technology Division at Wayne State University. He has over 15 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 automotive components design and analysis, multibody dynamics, and CAE applications in manufacturing. He received the B.S.M.E. from National Central University, Taiwan, M.S.M.E. from the University of Texas, Mechanical Engineer from Columbia University, and the

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Caroline K Marete, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #49001Aviation Knowledge and Sustainability: Epistemological Gaps in DecarbonizationAcross the Global North and SouthMr. Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior is a Ph.D. student in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette. His research interests include aviation sustainability, operational safety performance, and transport policy. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aviation Engineering and Management from the University of South Wales, United

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Tim Lin, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

starting point to study in the electrical andcomputer engineering program. It is interesting because of the multimedia capability and theability of the students to make something happen with audio signals. Also, discrete time signalsand systems are used increasingly in a wide spectrum of applications, such as; instrumentation,telecommunications, medical, automotive, control, graphics/imaging, military, consumerelectronics, industrial, voice/speech etc. This will help students get an idea on how and wherethey can use it. For that reason it should be introduced to students early because it would help inrecruitment and retention of electrical and computer engineering students. To motivate thebeginning engineers to the hard work of connecting

Conference Session

COED: Skills for Moving from Computing Student to Professional

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Field, Morgan State University; Steven J. Fuller; Edward Dillon, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

would be impactful.TECHNICAL INTERVIEW INTEGRATION1. IntroductionThe typical interview process for a software engineer/developer role involves two interviews, atechnical interview and the typical behavioral interview. Between the two, students find thetechnical interview to be the most cumbersome. This is due to the stress of solving codingproblems on a whiteboard, verbally communicating their problem-solving process, and beingdirectly observed by an interviewer/hiring manager throughout the technical interview process.Presently schools like Stanford University, which offer a CS class devoted entirely to codinginterview preparation are outliers in academic institutions [20]. Whether (or not) the technicalinterview process is the most efficient

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Weidong Kuang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Abhijit Baul, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

smart attendance system (SAS) using RFID,” IEEELong Island Systems, Applications and Technology Conference (LISAT), 2019.[3] A. Khatun, A.K.M.Fazlul Haque, S. Ahmed, and M. M. Rahman, “Design andimplementation of Iris recognition based attendance management system,” 2nd Int’l Conf. onElectrical Engineering and Information & communication Technology (ICEEICT) 2015,Bangladesh.[4] S.Sawhney, K.Kacker, S. Jain, S. N.Singh, and R.Garg, “Real-time smart attendance systemusing face recognition techniques,”, 9th Int’l Conf. on Cloud Computing, Data Science &Engineering, 2019, pp. 522-525.[5] S.Sveleba, I. Katerynchuk, I.Karpa, I.Kunyo, S.Ugryn, and V.Ugryn, “The real time facerecognition,” 3rd Int’l Conf. on Advanced Information and

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.E

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ankunda Kiremire, Louisiana Tech University; Kevin A Cherry, Louisiana Tech University; Christian Smith, Louisiana Tech University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #47822Datastorm - Using Data-Driven Challenges to Improve Student Engagementin Computer ScienceDr. Ankunda Kiremire, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Ankunda Kiremire is a senior lecturer of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering at Louisiana Tech University and serves as the program chair for its Computer Science Department. His research interests include Computer Science Education, Cyber Security, and Data Science.Dr. Kevin A Cherry, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Kevin Cherry is a senior lecturer of Computer Science and Cyber Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests include Computer Science

Conference Session

Practice III: Multimedia Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University; Chitra R. Nayak, Tuskegee University; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

a PhD from Northwestern University.Dr. Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University Dr. Vimal Viswanathan is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at San Jose State University. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research interests include design innovation, creativity, design theory and engineering education.Dr. Chitra R. Nayak, Tuskegee University Dr. Nayak joined Tuskegee University as an assistant professor in Physics in 2014. After completing her Ph.D (2009) in the area of nonlinear dynamics from Cochin University, India, she worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the interdisciplinary field of bacterial biophysics and immunology at Dalhousie University and

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #11234The New Professional Working Adult Learner – The Next Generational Co-hortDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves as the Executive Director for Purdue University’s College of Technology located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 35 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr. Springer possesses a significant strength in pattern recognition, analyzing and improving organizational systems. He is internationally

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, Pdip (CM), Architect, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Professional Papers

post-professional degree in Architecture Urban Regional Design from the New York Institute of Technology. Subsequently, Professor LoPiccolo earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Building Construction Management from New York University and a Passive House Designer Certification from the Passivhaus Institut, Germany. She has private-sector architecture and construction project management experience in Dublin, Ireland, and New York. Professor LoPiccolo has over ten years of public sector experience as an architect and a Community Development Project Supervisor with the Town of Islip. In addition, Professor LoPiccolo was an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Architecture and Design at NYIT for five years, teaching

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2020 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Brian K Thorn; Daniel Tomaszewski; Andres Carrano

), pp. 321-333, 2006. doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2005.11.002.[6] F. A. Ximenes, A. L. Cowie, and M. A. Barlaz, “The decay of engineered wood products and paper excavated from landfills in Australia.” Waste Management, vol. 74, pp. 312- 322, 2018. doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.11.035.[7] J. Micales, and K. Skog, “The decomposition of forest products in landfills”. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, vol. 39(2-3), pp. 145-158, 1997. doi:10.1016/s0964-8305(97)83389-6.[8] CES, Cambridge Environmental Selector EduPack Software, Granta Design Limited, 2009. Cambridge, UK.[9] US Energy Information Administration, “Independent Statistics and Analysis”, US Energy Information Administration,[Online

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University

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Materials

role of adaptive technologies in increasing participation in science and engineering.Dr. Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University Dr. Adam R. Carberry is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University in the College of Tech- nology & Innovation’s Department of Engineering. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. Dr. Carberry was previously an employee of the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education & Outreach and manager of the Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program (STOMP).Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Dr. Milo Koretsky is a Professor

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Welborn, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

concerned with statements that express anaspect or relationship about the structure of a business. A derivation is concerned withstatements that can be used to derive additional information about the business, whereasan action assertion is a statement that controls or limits the actions of the business. Actionassertions are important as they define constraints that a business[5] should or mustoperate under. A business often has many operating constraints that will be implementedin various users’ application programs. Capturing and documenting business rules in anapplication program can lead to consistency and manageability issues that ultimatelyleave the database in an inconsistent state[3].A more modern and more reliable approach is to define the

Conference Session

Learning Strategies

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

in Manufacturing Simulation ProjectsAbstractSimulation is a core course for many Manufacturing Engineering related programs. This courseintroduces discrete event simulation methods with emphasis on application in manufacturingsystems or service systems. The topic of queueing theory in operations research is used to illustratethe importance of simulation as a problem-solving tool. Concepts and techniques of simulationmodeling are covered. It also requires statistical concepts and techniques to obtain representativedata, to apply the data and statistics to the modeling, and evaluate the results. To help the courselearning, term projects are usually assigned to the students. The authors have been teaching thiscourse

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Tapper

Laboratories,” Proceedings of CIEC, Presented February, 2000, Orlando, FL, Session CIP/ETD 3452. A.B.E.T. Document: “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” Evaluation Cycle: 1999- 2000, General Criteria, Section F; Faculty (www.abet.org/tac/TAC_99-00_Criteria.htm)3. A.B.E.T. Document: “Proposed Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” Evaluation Cycle: 2001 - Beyond, Criterion 3; Faculty, Qualifications. (www.abet.org/tac/New_TAC_Criteria.htm)4. Grove, Andrew, High Output Management, Vintage Brooks/Random House, 1995, ISBN: 0-679-76288-45. Stoner, J.A., Freeman, R.E., Management, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1992, ISBN: 0-13-544313-X6. Industrial Trade Show/Conference Listings: Search: www.altavista.com

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani; Lu Zhang, National University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

, design, and coding skills.6.2 Database Management System During our discussion of indexes in a database course, students were tasked with exploringwhy indexes contribute to faster database reads. Concurrently, we posed the same question toChatGPT to gain insights into the types of responses it would generate. The highlights of itsresponse were as follows: 1. Instead of performing full table scans, indexes enable database engines to locate specific records meeting query conditions without doing full table scans, 2. Indexes are usually implemented via balanced trees, which support efficient search operations, 3. Binary search, for example, has a time complexity of O(log n), which is much faster than

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University

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Biomedical

requirements.5. To justify their final engineering decisions and present their design in a written document.6. To identify and overcome sources of error and challenges which arise from the interaction between living and non-living systems.The Bioinstrumentation laboratory course is an open-ended, project-based course structuredaround designing, building and testing two different devices: and optical immunoassay and anelectromyogram-reflex device. The optical immunoassay project is the focus of this research andconsists of developing inexpensive point of care diagnostic systems for use in the developingworld. The students are tasked with building and testing possible circuit designs and theassociated LabView program that can be used as a preliminary

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce A. Finlayson

the catalytic converterfor an automobile. The programs MATLAB and EXCEL were used to solve the various numerical models. Themodels were improved week by week, and after seven weeks the models were much more sophisticated andpowerful than had been achieved in prior courses. Then a design problem was posed. Solution of the designproblem involved using the model, working in groups, and presenting the design in written and oral format. Atone point in the course the class considered doing experiments to test various catalysts, but this was abandoned astoo time consuming. Mathematical Models. In order to make the course manageable the problem was simplified somewhat.The class treated only carbon monoxide (CO), since the details to treat