Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Raghu Korrapati; Nikunja K. Swain; James A. Anderson

inresource allocation making it increasingly difficult to modernize the laboratories to provideadequate levels of laboratory and course work. The CBVEL described in this paper is designedto address these. This CBVEL will help us in providing an interdisciplinary Integrated Teachingand Learning experiences that integrates team-oriented, hands-on learning experiencesthroughout the engineering technology and sciences curriculum, and engages students in thedesign and analysis process beginning with their first year. This will modify our existinglaboratories, and help us better educate and train our graduates to serve the needs of thetechnological and engineering community. Students can use this CBVEL along with existingsoftware ( MATLAB from MathWorks

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

University Dr. Yongjin Kwon has over 12 years of engineering experience in industrial and academic settings. He has extensive experience & practical knowledge in current design, manufacturing and quality control. His work has been cited a number of times in high profile journals. He is currently developing Internet-based manufacturing systems.Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University Mr. Shreepud Rauniar was born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1980. He received B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India in 2003. Since 2004 he has been pursuing M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University. His research interests are in designing web based

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Lord, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

have access to such resources.Writing has been effectively integrated into many senior design courses. Nevertheless, students’skills would be further developed if writing were included throughout the undergraduateengineering curriculum. But how can electrical engineering faculty do this? Research reportedin the literature describes constructivist and knowledge transformation frameworks of howwriting helps build knowledge in the sciences. Building on these theories, successful writingexperiences in engineering are “writing to communicate” rather than “writing to learn”. Thispaper highlights several key aspects of integrating effective “writing to communicate”experience into undergraduate electrical engineering courses by an engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Systems

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mrudula Ghone; John Wagner

which encourages students to apply,and absorb, mechatronic concepts [4]. The Rockwell Automation Mechatronics Laboratory, inthe Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, complements the classroomlectures through a sequence of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic experiments [5].These multi-disciplinary systems feature the integration of sensors, actuators, and real time dataacquisition and controls using industrial hardware/software. Student teams have an opportunity toi) develop mathematical models for the dynamic plants, ii) apply basic control theory concepts, iii)analyze the system behavior for both open-loop and closed-loop performance, iv) gain insight intothe operation of assorted sensors and actuators, and

Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Haub, South Dakota State University; Robert Fourney, South Dakota State University; Steven Hietpas, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

simulations to predictsystem behavior, and then conduct experiments to verify these predictions. The last stage ofdevelopment in the upgrading of this course and laboratory has focused on a meaningfulintegration of the microprocessor and its use in electromechanical systems. This paper describesthree AC induction motor laboratory exercises, including the objectives and the requiredhardware and software needed. Exercise 1 follows more traditional exercises concerning thecircuit modeling of a 3-hp 3-phase induction motor but with added emphasis in establishing keymotor parameters useful in the design of a V/Hz motor drive. Exercise 2 builds on this modeland allows students to design/establish key gain parameters for an in-house open-loop V/Hzmotor

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. The course will consist of two parts. The first part will emphasize the foundations ofnanotechnology. In the second part, nanotechnology applications and techniques will be studiedthrough experiments that closely simulate industry-relevant processes or scenarios in a pilot-scale manufacturing processes laboratory. The laboratory work will be supported andsupplemented with lectures and seminars on Lean Six Sigma. Experiments and projects willfocus on two key areas: nanobiotechnology, such as nanoparticles for diagnostic imaging andtherapeutics, and nanostructured energy conversion devices such as solar cells.The objectives of the project are to: 1. Attract students with an interest in nanotechnology to applied engineering technology and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darshita N. Shah, Teaching and Learning Laboratory at MIT; Jennifer E French, Teaching and Learning Laboratory at MIT; Janet Rankin, The Teaching & Learning Lab - MIT; Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

material. After many experiments testing these assumptions, Mayer developedseveral design principles for how to deliver content in multimedia contexts: • Multimedia Principle—Use a combination of words and pictures. • Contiguity Principle—Simultaneous presentation of narration and animations leads to deeper learning than successive presentation of narration and animation. • Coherence Principle—Extraneous words, pictures, animations, music or other sounds distract learners and thus detract from deep learning. • Modality Principle—Animation in combination with narration promotes deep learning, while animation in combination with written text results in cognitive overload

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor F. Medina; Valarie Akerson; Nina Wang

incorporate laboratory research. Skills in designing and implementing projectswould greatly benefit the students.WSUTC is also a research campus. Scholarly production in the form of refereed journalpublications and research funding are expected for retention and promotion. Juggling thelimited resource of time to do well in both teaching and research has been a majorchallenge for beginning faculty members in a research university.1,2 Many new, and even Page 5.699.1experienced faculty, have little or no teaching experience prior to the start of theiruniversity positions.3,4,5 Further, methods university instructors use to teach their studentsappear to be a

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

from the various specialties not only learn a commonframework for sustainable design, but also acquire the multi-disciplinary team skills needed toaddress significant problems. Further, because sustainability is a global issue an appropriatetechnology for the US may be inappropriate for other regions of the world. Consequently, acenterpiece of our program is a study and research experience in Brazil that will enable students Page 12.371.3to learn to live and work cross-culturally. To accomplish this we have partnered with theUniversity of Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized center of excellence in Latin American Studies(CLAS) and the

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

L. F. Borjón; L. M. Martínez; K. A. Córdova; J. L. Hernández; A. Lozano

Session 2659 Using Programmable Logic Controllers for an interdisciplinary oriented Instrumentation Laboratory L. F. Borjón, L. M. Martínez, K. A. Córdova, J. L. Hernández and A. Lozano Division of Science and Engineering. Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico city Abstract --- This project describes the efforts towards developing an interdisciplinary laboratory toreinforce hands-on experience of engineering students. The laboratory is based on the Allen-Bradley's®(AB) SLC-500 family; combining them with resources that are typically found at an

Conference Session

ECE Lab Development and Innovations

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leonardo Estevez; Mark Humphries; Mukul Shirvaikar

the OMAP 5912 starter kit(OSK5912) module supplied by Texas Instruments (TI). Some of the applications covered are:implementing a finite impulse response (FIR) filter and testing with audio, modifying the filterfor different band pass characteristics, testing a media codec and implementing an embeddedweb server. TI expects to disseminate the instructional resources developed and tested in thiscourse to other universities and industry partners.IntroductionThis paper presents the laboratory curriculum developed for a senior-level elective course inReal Time Systems. The labs developed for this semester long course are aimed at providing achallenging experience to electrical and computer engineering students and exposing them tostate-of-the-art

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Session 2 and Presentation of Student Essay Competition Winners

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jered H. Dean, Colorado School of Mines; Kristine R. Csavina, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

college level and is the required capstone experience for all Civil, Electrical,Environmental and Mechanical Engineering majors in the university. In addition, a small numberof students from other majors enter the program each semester to take part in specific projects tomeet either technical elective or capstone requirements in their chosen degree program. Each ofthe three departments involved in the capstone program is looking for students to walk awayfrom the program with 1. a significant capstone project experience, 2. professional practice and ethics training, and 3. knowledge of discipline specific design tools and techniques.A leadership committee, supported by faculty advisors, oversee the Capstone program to ensurethese key

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

/. [Accessed March 2021].[6] K. Topping, Peer-Assisted learning: A practical guide for teachers, Newton, Mass: Brookline Books, 2008.[7] S. Ramaswamy, I. Harris and U. Tschirner , "Student Peer Teaching: An innovative approach to Instruction in Science and Engineering Education," Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 165-171, 2001.[8] B. Smyser, G. Kowalski and A. Carbonar, "Student Designed Lab Experiments: How Students Use Pedagogical Best Practices," in 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, 2015.[9] B. Bidana and R. Billo, "On the Use of Students for Developing Engineering Laboratories," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 84, no. 2, pp. 205-213, 1995.[10] R. Marino, G. Burks, B

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Disability Experiences & Empathy

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raja S Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary Walter Behm, RIT/NTID Center on Access Technology; Shareef Sayel Ali, NTID's ACE Innovaton Lab; Susie Michaela Harvey, REU-AMI; Karina G. Bercan, Simmons College

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

designed to beportable, easy to set-up, and low-cost, implementing aMicrosoft Kinect 2 to track the position of the speaker.A C-Print captioner transcribes the captions, a projector Figure 2: RTTD-MS - multiple speakersdisplays the speech as text, with a laptop as shown inFigure 2.Kushalnagar et al., (Behm, Kushalnagar, Stanislow, & Kelstone, 2015; R. Kushalnagar et al., 2016) foundRTTD to be an effective captioning method in the classroom setting, improving students’ ability to followalong with a lecture and to understand lecture content over traditional captioning. This is promising worktoward developing a system for other settings, such as laboratories. However, the system is

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Zachary Linkous, University of Toledo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the objective of increasing studentretention and overall satisfaction. Since this course is one of the first technical courses thestudents have to take, the latest approach is to incorporate hands-on laboratory experience withthe goal of getting the freshmen accustomed with novel techniques of acquiring data, buildingthe skills to analyze and investigate data using Excel software, writing a laboratory report, usinga Word processor, and comparing their results with computer simulation results using Matlab orSimulink. At the end of the course each student will have the opportunity to improve theirpresentation skills by presenting their findings in front of their peers using PowerPoint. For thefirst hands-on experiment the students used a

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Fontenot; Kendrick Aung

experience with modern engineeringsoftware such as 3-D solid modeling and finite element analysis. Many core and elective coursesin the mechanical engineering curriculum require use of engineering software such as AutoDeskInventor, Working Model, Pro/Engineer, Pro/Mechanica, Nastran, and CFX. In order to meet theincreasing demands of computing power, the department has decided to implement a parallelcomputing laboratory to be used for undergraduate teaching and research activities. This paperdescribes the development and implementation of a parallel computing laboratory in theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. The paper presents implementationof the laboratory including detailed descriptions on hardware, software, networking

Conference Session

Communications and Ethics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Amy Renee Holdegraver, Mississippi State University ; Morgan Green, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

procedures and the full lab report was evaluated. The post-lab assignments wereaveraged by week. It should be noted that in one week, there are six different procedurescompleted with comparable but still varying levels of difficulty depending on studentcompetency. Averages for each week were compared for each of the three semesters.For the full lab report, the number of each letter grade assigned was compared for the threesemesters.Results and DiscussionOver the course of three semesters, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022, students wererequired to complete post-laboratory assignments to analyze and discuss the data collected ineach of the six EMT laboratory experiments. Figure 1 features the averages of the post-labassignments calculated from

Conference Session

Innovative Hands-On Projects and Labs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kyle D. Lutes; William Szaroletta

yearsuniversity teaching experience, where his current applied research interests are rapid product design engineering,experimental mechanics laboratory automation, and applied optimization.KYLE D. LUTESKyle Lutes is an Assistant Professor of Computer Technology (CPT) at Purdue University. His teaching andscholarly interests cover all areas of software development, including programming languages, web applicationdevelopment, mobile computing, object-oriented programming (OOP), software engineering, client/serverinformation systems, user interface design, and rapid application development (RAD). Prior to his currentappointment at Purdue, he held various software development positions in industry and has worked on projects forsuch industries as banking

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2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks ; Anuvrat Sheoran, Pennsylvania State University - Berks Campus

with these threats swiftly and efficiently. Pennsylvania StateUniversity - Berks Campus have been using a virtual computer laboratory called CollaborativeVirtual Computer Laboratory (CVCLAB) over the last decade to provide students with hands-onexperiences in cybersecurity topics. The CVCLAB is quite functional and has made a significantimpact on student learning. However, the CVCLAB can be resource intensive in particularlywhen many students use it simultaneously. Therefore, it can also be costly to maintain. In thispaper, we present the blueprint of a new virtual computer laboratory (Lightweight (L)-CVCLAB) based on the command prompt interface. The LCVCLAB has been designed forteaching technical skills related to host and network

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #11779Examining the Interaction of Spatial Visualization Ability and Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing Course PerformanceDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33060Collaborative Learning in an Online-only Design for ManufacturabilityCourseMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. She is interested in engineering design and lends her technical background to her research with the Collaborative Learning Lab, exploring how to improve ill-structured tasks for engineering students in order to promote collaborative problem solving and provide experience relevant to authentic work in industry. She also writes for the Department

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Kate Disney; John Krupczak

179 Laboratory Projects Appropriate for Non-Engineers and Freshman Engineering Students Kate Disney, Mission College Engineering Faculty John Krupczak, Hope College Professor of EngineeringIntroductionThe engineering departments at Hope College and Mission College both offer technologicalliteracy courses targeted to non-science majoring students. These lab-based general educationcourses are designed with mechanical dissection and “make

Conference Session

Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. Ms. Yother currently teaches the undergraduate Powerplant Systems and Design Supportability courses in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Dr. Yother has 18 years’ experience in the aerospace and defense industry working for companies such as Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Pratt & Whitney. She has held positions in product support, customer support, and program management. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Lifelong Learning in an Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar-powered multifunctional adopted in MRES is that small devices cannot in the near remote laboratory. Courtesy NASA term achieve thermodynamic efficiencies of scale thatlarge, utility-scale power generators can achieve. However, efficiencies of scale do arisefrom mass production and iterative refinement, once a critical number of systems have beenadopted by users worldwide. In addition, MRES devices enjoy the immense untappedpotential of having a few billion human brains attending to them. This advantage puts MRESahead of the best “artificial intelligence” that can be programmed into space resourceextractors. In the long term, the best technologies and the vast experience of innovation fromboth application areas can help boost both

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John E. Post P.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Dennis A. Silage, Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

twoextremes3.Here we will explore potential opportunities, benefits, and pitfalls to be avoided, of incorporatingthe PlutoSDR in the classroom and open laboratory environments. We begin by reviewing thehardware capability, limitations and setup requirements of the PlutoSDR. Next, examplecommunication laboratories and demonstrations using PlutoSDR and GNU Radio andMATLAB/Simulink will be described. Finally, two semesters of student observations/commentson incorporating PlutoSDR into the student experience from Temple University are presented.PlutoSDRThe Analog Devices Active Learning Module-Pluto Software Defined Radio or PlutoSDR isbased on the Analog Devices AD9363 RF agile transceiver device3,4. This device provides up to20 MHz of tunable channel

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Yoon Suk Lee, Virginia Tech; John S Gero, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

curricula. To observe potential effects ofdesign education, students from two curricula at a large research-intensive state university arebeing studied. The control group is a major focused on engineering mechanics, which has atheoretical orientation that focuses on mathematical modeling based on first principles and haslittle formal design education prior to the capstone experience. The experimental group is amechanical engineering major that uses design as a context for its curriculum. In order to providea uniform basis for comparing students across projects and years, the authors use a task-independent protocol analysis method grounded in the Function-Behavior-Structure (FBS)design ontology. This paper presents results from the first-year of the

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

effectivenessindicate the value of this laboratory experience as a learning tool.I. IntroductionThe programmable logic controller (PLC) is a fundamental part of modern industrial automationsystems such assembly lines, robots, and machine tools. These devices implement sequentialcontrol schemes using a variety of programming methods. Ladder logic uses symbolicinstructions similar to schematic symbols to program control applications. Developing students’sequential control design abilities and honing PLC programming skills requires a wide variety ofexercises with increasing complexity using a number of subsystems. Industrial sequentialcontrol systems involve large, expensive, mechanical systems that include hydraulic, thermal,pneumatic, fluid, and electrical

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K Krishnamurthy, University of Missouri-Rolla (ENG); Keith Stanek, University of Missouri-Rolla; Vittal Rao, University of Missouri-Rolla

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

) attract talented undergraduatestudents from traditionally underrepresented groups to conduct research in emerging fields andmotivate them to attend a graduate school of their choice; and iv) provide a unique opportunityfor undergraduate students from schools outside the host institution to carryout research projectsspecially designed for the REU participants in state-of-the-art laboratories and motivate them toexplore opportunities available through graduate studies.The approach taken to accomplish the project objectives was to: i) develop an eight-weeksummer program that emphasized computer-aided design and hands-on laboratory experience;ii) develop team research projects combining electrical, mechanical and microsystem aspects ofmechatronics

Collection

2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Warren Lewis, Oklahoma State University

"Advanced Technology: Bringing Today’s Standards to the Industrial Laboratory" Warren Lewis, MS Oklahoma State UniversityIn order to save lives, doctors stay current with the latest medical developments and technology.In order to build the best houses, contractors keep abreast of the most current standards, methods,and equipment. And so it must be in engineering education. Faculty must be knowledgeable ofthe latest processes and equipment used in the engineering world. ABET recognizes this as seenin its program outcomes (Criterion 2: a-k).1 To the best of our ability, we must teach currentmethodologies in our classroom along with

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Rafaela Alba, New York City College of Technology; Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

York, New York City College of Technology Prof. Yasar is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at City Tech. She is also the director of Research Laboratory SET – Scaffolds for Engineered Tissues. Her research interests are: - Design and Fabrication of Tissue Constructs - Bio-fabrication - Biomechanics - Soft lithography Techniques for Cell Micro-patterning - CAD/CAM ApplicationsDr. Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Andy S. Zhang received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1995. He is currently the program director of a mechatronics project in the New York City College of Technology/CUNY. For the past 15 years, Dr. Zhang