the students will appreciate the practical application of the knowledge gained. Classexercises and case studies which form part of the students’ course work are carefully designedand build on top of each other in a progressive manner. The graduate from the IST programwill be expected to effectively assess a problem, decide on the appropriate data to collect,analyze the data efficiently, and produce results that will be appropriate for solving theproblem.In associating the IST program and the GIS component of the Surveying program, a decisionhad to be made whether to have IST students choose GIS courses as electives or to haveSurveying students choose electives from IST courses. It was important to consider theaddition of extra courses without
teaching sustainability in an engineering curriculum is to foster civicresponsibility and develop informed citizens who are responsible to their professions,communities, posterity and to the world. This paper involves a guided student study ofsustainability in engineering. Essentially students began to investigate how we as engineersutilize and implement existing research and products into delivery to the customer particularly interms of green engineering. Due to rising costs in energy, engineering services delivered need tobe self sustaining whether new or reconstructed.The course provided the students the ability to investigate and document green constructionpractices and its impact on sustainability in real world applications. This papers
Center in the College of Engineering at Iowa State Uni- versity I work with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students as well as diverse power industries to develop research projects of common interest. The Center started in 1963, and strong collaborations among faculty and industry have been key to our success. Members of the EPRC include Investor Owned Utilities, Municipal Utilities, Rural Electric Cooperatives and an ISO. Prior to joining Iowa State Uni- versity in 2014 I worked for 14 years with Iowa municipal electric, gas and water utilities through the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU). The goal was to manage risk and increase long term sustainability through wide-ranging projects ranging from
attitudes andbeliefs about mathematics.Introduction "Investments in math and science under President Eisenhower gave new opportunities toyoung scientists and engineers all across the country. It made possible somebody like a SergeiBrin to attend graduate school and found an upstart company called Google that would foreverchange our world," – President Barack Obama, March 10, 20091 Many have noted for years that mathematics and science can shape and change ourworld. The technological advances propelled by those knowledgeable in mathematics andscience during just the past century is remarkable. But, if we as a nation want to remaincompetitive in these fields we must make sure that students are prepared for advanced study inthese areas
Paper ID #29415Blended Statics: Finding an Effective Mix of Traditional and FlippedClassrooms in an Engineering Mechanics CourseMr. Serge Raymond Maalouf, University of Maine Serge Maalouf is a graduate student and teaching assistant in the department of Mechanical Engineering and the department of Mathematics at the University of Maine. His current research includes multiscale modeling of nanomaterials to study their mechanical behavior using atomistic and first-principles com- putational techniques coupled with nonlinear elasticity. Before joining the University of Maine, Serge pursued his undergraduate studies at the
and approaches are used inteaching sustainability in different engineering disciplines, e.g., creating an interdisciplinaryseminar as a summer research program5, or integrating sustainability into all engineering coursesincrementally6, 7, etc. In general, it is agreed that integrating sustainability into existing coursesmight be a better way8, 9. However, predefined course content requires additional preparations onthe instructor’s side and supplementary resources may be a challenge as well.Capstone design as a showcase for students’ development before their graduation has beenchosen18-24 to engage students in sustainable engineering design experience, especially in civiland environmental engineering areas. Burian18 proposed to use a specific
Paper ID #11641Pre-defined roles and team performance for first year studentsDr. Jess W. Everett, Rowan University Jess W. Everett has worked in four distinct areas: waste management operations research, contaminated site assessment and remediation, education innovation, and sustainable engineering. He has employed a wide variety of techniques, including computer modeling, laboratory experiments, field testing, and surveys. His current research focuses on energy conservation, alternative energy generation, engineering learning communities, and hybrid courses (courses with classroom and on-line aspects).Dr. Jenahvive K Morgan
positively impactsstudent learning and motivation. Student feedback reveals an increased appreciation for thecourse material and interest in working on projects related to building systems. These results areconfirmed by the number of students that have initiated research projects related to buildingsystems after being exposed to the new teaching strategies and materials. A total of 22undergraduate and graduate students have been involved to varying degrees in building systemsresearch projects advised by the PI and senior faculty personnel since the inception of thisproject. More students are pursuing advanced degrees or going to work in fields related tobuilding systems and sustainability. In conclusion, exposing students to control systems
AC 2010-146: PROJECT-BASED FRESHMAN ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:THE CORE COURSERobert Caverly, Villanova University Dr. Caverly is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In addition to teaching the freshman engineering experience, he also teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in electromagnetics and RF and microwave engineering. He is the author of the book 'CMOS RFIC Design Principles'.Howard Fulmer, Villanova University Prof. Fulmer is an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has taught a variety of classes, including Freshman-level Engineering (Analysis, Computation, Graphics, Interdisciplinary Projects I/II), Senior-level
Paper ID #45859Validating a Data-Driven Approach to Scheduling Office HoursTheo Landman, University of Michigan Theo Landman is a Course Coordinator at the University of Michigan. His research interests include optimizing student access to resources and improving course outcomes through data-driven solutions.Dr. Laura K Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer IV at the University of Michigan. She researches ways to use data-informed analysis of students’ performance and perceptions of classroom environment to support DEI-based curricula improvements. ©American Society for
AC 2012-4308: INTRODUCING GRAPHICS PROCESSING FROM A SYS-TEMS PERSPECTIVE: A HARDWARE/SOFTWARE APPROACHMr. Michael Steffen, Iowa State University Michael Steffen is a Ph.D. candidate in computer engineering and NSF Graduate Research Fellow. His research interests include computer architecture, graphics hardware, computer graphics, and embedded systems, and specifically he focuses on improving SIMT processor thread efficiency using a mixture of custom architectures and programming models. He received a B.S. degrees in both mechanical engineer- ing and electrical engineering from Valparaiso University in 2007.Dr. Phillip H. Jones III, Iowa State University Phillip H. Jones received his B.S. degree in 1999 and
their values(and related concerns) will be most influential. Having observed the inception, operation andevaluation of a number of capstone programs, the authors have learned that a successful capstoneprogram design process must carefully consider stakeholder values in order to prove successfulin the long term.The objective of this paper is to present a process for designing a capstone course that considersthe values of stakeholders. The paper first identifies the elements of typical programs and thenthe likely stakeholders. This is followed by a discussion of possible capstone program modelsthat the authors have seen around the country. These models are comprised of variouscombinations of the elements described previously. A case study of the
, communication, and professionalism. It is assumed thatthese students had not taken prior courses/classes in communication and professionalism, as theyare not required in the mechanical engineering curriculum. Also these students were told aboutthe active learning format of the course on the first day of class, and only two graduate studentsdropped the course because they had previously studied the material/topics in other courses. Figure 4: Average Responses from All Constituents for the 2012 Senior Design Oral Presentation Survey – ME 419 Students vs. Other Students (Non-ME 419 Students) Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Conference Copyright © 2013, American
Preuss, EdD, is the Co-founder and Lead Consultant for Exquiri Consulting, LLC. His primary focus is providing assistance to grant project teams in planning and development, through external eval- uation, and as publication support. Most of his work is on STEM education and advancement projects and completed for Minority-Serving Institutions. He also conducts research regarding higher education focused on the needs and interests of underserved populations and advancing understanding of Minority- Serving Institutions.Dr. Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Alexander graduated with a BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech
Paper ID #35186Smooth Transition from Face-to-Face to Fully Online ClassesDr. Duc Hoai Tran, CSULB I received my bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ho Chi Minh International University (HCMIU) in 2009, and master’s degree in electrical engineering from California State University Long Beach in 2013. I then received my Ph.D. in Engineering and Industrical Applied Mathematics from Claremont Graduate University in 2019. My research is on the theory and application of internet of things (IoT), distributed optimization and control for cyber physical systems such as: smart grids, smart buildings. I’m also
undergraduate studies, Mr. Baptiste also completed a workshop at NASA in Wallops Island, VA. The week-long workshop afforded himself and fellow par- ticipants the opportunity to build small scientific instrument payloads which were flown on a NASA sounding rocket. The experiments included a battery of sensors that captured environmental readings dur- ing flight. In addition to the workshop, Mr. Baptiste completed an internship with Booz Allen Hamilton in Linthicum Heights, MD. At Booz Allen Hamilton he performed research, test and analyses of Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) portable communication radios. Furthermore, he constructed, assembled and tested N-type coaxial cables for Rapydconnex communication system for
Paper ID #18195GLASS: Group Learning At Significant Scale via WiFi-Enabled Learner De-sign Teams in an ECE Flipped ClassroomDr. Ronald F. DeMara, University of Central Florida Ronald F. DeMara is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the Uni- versity of Central Florida with 24 years of experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering disciplines. His educational research interests focus on classroom and laboratory instructional technology, and the digitization of STEM assessments. He has completed over 200 technical and educational publications, 34 funded projects as PI/Co-I, and
to you to see that it plays the tune you want.”Playing that tune requires a basic understanding of how the instrument works. Consideran analogy. You want your car to get better gas mileage. Therefore you study andexperiment with selected aspects of your car such as tire pressure, engine tuning, and useof the accelerator.The human brain is about the size of a small head of cauliflower and weighs about threepounds.6 It is very soft, tan-gray on the outside, and yellow white on the inside.6,7 Thebrain contains 50 to 100 billion nerve cells, called neurons, which can receive and sendelectrochemical signals.6,7 Each neuron has an average of 10,000 connections with otherneurons.8 The human brain6: “controls body temperature, blood pressure
Lane, Dallas Texas. Instruments, software, and laboratory spacewas provided by Texas Instruments. LabView® software was used for instrument control, dataacquisition, and calculation of linearity data. Linearity data is expressed as differentialnonlinearity (DNL) and integral nonlinearity (INL). Analysis of the data found theTHS5651IDW DAC to be monotonic since the magnitude of the DNL were less than ± 1 LSBand the INL were less than ± 0.5 LSB.I. IntroductionThe Electronics Engineering Technology program at the University of North Texas has a limitedbudget and facilities to provide research projects for graduate students. These limitations can beovercome by using services of Industrial Advisory Committees (IAC). These committees cancontribute
and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Bill Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems En- gineering at the UTEP. He is also a Director of Research Institute for Manufacturing & Engineering Systems, the host institute of Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center at UTEP. He received his two MSIE degrees (MFG & DS/OR) from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and Ph.D. in
Paper ID #14740How We Teach Process Control: 2015 Survey ResultsDr. David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He is also the Director of the College of Engineering’s Extended Campus Programs in Paducah, Kentucky, where he has taught for 15 years. His PhD and MS studies in ChE were completed at Vanderbilt University, and his BSChE at the University of Alabama. Silverstein’s research interests include conceptual learning tools and training, and he has particular interests in faculty development. He is the recipient of several
. Constable, “A study of aspects of design and technology capability at key stage 1 and 2,” presented at International Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research ’94 in Loughborough, England, 1994.[11] D. Cordon, E. Clarke, L. Westra, N. Allen, M. Cunnington, B. Drew, D. Gerbus, M. Klein, M. Walker, E. M. Odom, K.K. Rink and S. W. Beyerlein, “Shop Orientation to Enhance Design for Manufacturing in Capstone Projects,” Proceedings of 2002 Frontiers in Education Conference, November 2002.[12] M.S. Chen, E.N. Horrocks and R.D. Evans, “Video versus Lecture: Effective Alternatives for Orthodontic Auxiliary Training,” British Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 25, (1998), pp.191-195
Design and the Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a project engineer for Shell Oil, designing and building oil and gas production facilities for offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University Joel Lenoir is the Layne Professor of Mechanical Engineering at WKU, and primarily teaches in the dynamic systems and instrumentation areas of the curriculum. His industrial experience includes positions at Michelin Research and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as extensive professional practice in regional design and manufacturing firms
AC 2009-1046: TEACHING COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERING DESIGN IN ADISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGXiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University Xiaobo Peng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Missouri-Rolla in 2005. His research interests include CAD/CAM, haptics, solid modeling, virtual reality, and virtual product design. Dr. Peng is the member of ASEE and ASME.Katie Grantham Lough, Missouri University of Science and Technology Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Engineering Department, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyBenjamin
engineering. His current research interests include event sampled control, adaptive control, neural network control, networked control system, and optimal control.Dr. Young Chang, Oklahoma State University Dr. Young Chang is a Professor and the Head of the Division of Engineering Technology. Since 2000 he has taught Mechanical Engineering Technology courses, particularly on hydraulic, electrohydraulic, and pneumatic fluid power. Prior to 2000, he worked as an adjunct faculty and a research staff of the Web Handling Research Center, supported by a consortium of American companies. He previously worked at Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute characterizing flow-induced vibration and thermo-fluids prob- lems of nuclear
and assessing outcomes.2.2 Instructor 1After finishing graduate school, I worked for two years at a not-for-profit Federally Funded Re-search and Development Center (FFRDC), performing applied research for several US governmentorganizations. In this position I kept a bound, handwritten logbook that was primarily of personaluse (was not required). Instead, most project documentation was done through electronic technicalreports. In 2013, I transitioned into engineering education and joined the electrical engineeringprogram at MSOE. This academic year marks my fifth year of teaching. For my first two yearsI primarily used bound paper logbooks in my courses. This was typical of most courses at thetime, and students were issued standard laptops
competitions are ideal avenues for students to express their creativity while complementing the knowledge gained in the classroom with hands-on experience as well as promoting greater collaboration and learning across disciplines. Dr. Gururajan’s research interests are interdisciplinary and in the fields of fault tolerant flight control, parallel & distributed computing, real time systems, experimental flight testing using small UAS and UAS, and the design/development of natural language interaction with drones.Dr. Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University Dr. Claire L. A. Dancz is a Research Associate for Education Systems at Watt Family Innovation Center and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Engineering and Science
Board. In her career, she appreciates seeing the confidence develop in her students. She believes one of the best compliments someone in academia can receive is being told by a student that your support and encouragement helped them persist and succeed.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University So Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral research associate at Texas A&M University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.Ed.in Educational Psychology with specialties in Gifted Education and Research Methods & Measurement from Purdue University. She also holds a M.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics and a B.S. in Astronomy & Meteorology from Kyungpook National University in South Korea. Her work centers on P-16
Paper ID #26674A Multi-semester Integrated Systems Design ExperienceDr. Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University Dr. Recktenwald is a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University where he teaches courses in in mechanics and mathematical methods. He completed his degree in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornell University in stability and parametric excitation. His active areas of research are dynamic stability, online assessment, and instructional pedagogy.William F. Resh, Michigan State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A multi
, technical analysis, mission specific hardware design and procurement, contracting actions, launch readiness, and launch operations for the launch. TIV-23 was launched successfully from Cape Canaveral on 14 May 1995. She next moved to the US Air Force Academy in 1995, where she served as an instructor and later professor of astronautics as well as Director of Research. She then returned to Georgia Tech to pursue her PhD in Mechanical Engineering and completed her research dissertation “Active Vibration Control of a Flexible Base Manipulator” and degree in 2002. She next moved to the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base