Conference Session

Innovative Ideas for Energy Labs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shuhui Li

mechanical systems, typical power electronic converters,feedback control designs, and AC machine space vectors as shown in [4]. Significant computerassisted teaching methodologies have been developed [4]. Although all these are important forsuccessful teaching of the restructured course, a tightly coupled hardware-based laboratory iscritical to ensure that concepts and theories in the restructured course are properly grasped by thestudents and also to prepare them to the “real world” where they can build, test or use realhardware [20]. Table 1. Restructured Electric Drives Course Modules Lectures No

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

113 times among all 568 senior students who participated in these surveys. Beloware some examples of the students’ comments about applications and hands-on experience. “Applying the knowledge and curriculum to more real-world problems instead of focusing highly on theoretical problems.” 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference “The ME department really needs to focus more on real-world applications of projects. I feel like a lot of the classes should be project-based instead of test-based so that we can define basic team and design principles earlier and build upon those each year.” “We should have more ACTUAL PHYSICAL projects, not theoretical stuff. We should be having

Collection

2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Hong Li

technology in a setting that is fun, collaborative, applicable and often team-based. It is imperative for educators to develop corresponding new teaching methods that are much more efficient, and effective. Case studies can help students develop analytic and problem solving skills, allowing for exploration of solutions of complex problems, and affords students the opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills. The New York City College of Technology, funded by a NSF grant developed as series of case-studies in STEM fields that can be used in classroom teaching. A trial teaching with a case developed by the author was conducted in Fall 2012 semester and it was found very effective in the learning process. In this

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I - Skills Development

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Oksana Zhirosh, Innopolis University; Tanya Stanko P.E., Innopolis University

Tagged Topics

Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

/red.binder/sections/%5B5_20%5D%20Professor%20of%20 Practice.pdf8. Who: The A Method for Hiring Geoff Smart, Randy Street, ISBN-13: 978-0345504197 Ballantine Books; 1 edition (August 19, 2008)9. Dettman, M. (1999, June), Professors As Practitioners: Is This Important To Students? Paper presented at 1999 Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. https://peer.asee.org/789710. Varma, V. (2009, June), Practitioners As Adjunct Clinical Professors: Their Role In Teaching Real World Engineering Applications In Design And Construction Paper presented at 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas. https://peer.asee.org/467611. FAS Appointment and Promotion Handbook, Harvard University http://academic

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Igor M. Verner; Jacob E. Mendelssohn; David J. Ahlgren

learning and to helpadvance robotics technology, with these specific goals:1. To proven an incentive for the robotics community to develop a practical robot for a real- world problem of fire security operation. As a result, the contest offers a fire-fighting task that requires speed, ability to navigate, ability to avoid obstacles, and ability to extinguish a flame.2. To promote technology by giving an inducement for roboticists to try new techniques to solve a practical real-world problem. We believe in iterative improvement of robot designs, and the annual contest offers the opportunity for inventors to continually develop new technologies and robot capabilities.3. To encourage students to get involved in Robotics. The next

Conference Session

To Design and Conduct Experiments

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Owino; Ronald Goulet

the likelihood that learning objectives aremet. Toward that end, applicable classroom approaches and course characteristics wereidentified. (The authors currently use some of the following approaches and characteristics):§ Problem based learning: the classroom process that uses “real world” problems to motivate students to identify and apply concepts, principles and information 4,6§ Experiential learning: learners act and think, not just think, to integrate concrete experience, reflection, generalization (abstract conceptualizations), and experimentations 7.§ Cooperative team-based learning activities with team and individual deliverables 4,8§ Self-directed constructive learning with peer teaching and faculty coaching in the delivery of

Collection

2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev; John Irwin; Adrienne Minerick

PLC systems for a wide range ofreal-world applications. The 990PAB53Learning System enhances learning byfeaturing a wide array of real-worldapplications to allow students to actuallysee their programs control real systems.In addition to a discrete I/O simulatorwith discrete switches and indicators, the990PAB53 includes application circuitsand components for thermostatictemperature control, analog temperaturecontrol, reversing constant speed motorcontrol, variable speed motor control withfeedback, and stepper motor homing andcommissioning. These circuits includebasic and advanced applications startingwith discrete I/O projects and extending to projects involving analog I/O. In addition to all thefeatures mentioned above, the portable system

Conference Session

GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jemimmah Namodi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University ; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton; Qing Li; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

year 2022 [3] highlights how strong educationsystems nurture the skills, knowledge, and behavior deemed valuable by employers. Theseessential skills include effective communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and their practicalapplication in the real world. However, motivating graduate students to improve these skillsremains a challenge. There is a clear lack of professional skill training in STEM graduateprograms, which leads to the belief that these abilities should only be sought after finishing thesisresearch [4] [5].This misconception complicates further attempts to have students enrolled in professional growthprograms. For students without prior work experience or exposure to these skills, the value ofsuch training may not be

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Matt W. Mutka; Betty H. C. Cheng; Diane Rover

machines and dishwashers) and automotive-related systems (e.g., climate control and door controls). The operating system course includes a new module in real-time scheduling, with laboratory projects planned for task allocation in real-time distributed computing systems. Our digital system design course sequence includes the design of application-specific integrated ‘This work is sponsored in part by NSF grants CDA-9700732, CDA-9617310, CCR-9633391, CCR-947318, Page 3.27.1CDA-9529488,ASC-9624149, MIP-9321255. 1 circuits using VLSI and programmable logic, with plans to emphasize

Conference Session

Workforce Preparation at the Two-year College

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade Community College

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Two-Year College

-standing tradition, allowing accessto materials, laboratories, data and expertise [5], [6]. Coghlan and Coughlan identified threeparticular insights into collaborative research, which are: 1) linking theory, practice, andcollaboration; 2) capturing differences while sustaining collaboration; and 3) managing quality[7]. These same insights apply to the use of cloud-based technology in the classroom, wherefocusing on business software literacy and skills in as close to real-world applications is critical[8]. AWS provides two separate groups within Amazon that assist in sharing resources andexpertise; the AWS Academy and the AWS Educate. To bridge the gap between small scale andtheoretical cloud skills to deployment in business scale systems, AWS

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

-specificassignments and discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment where students canapply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios under the guidance of the instructor. Thisinteractive implementation structure not only promotes active engagement and critical thinkingbut also encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among students, enriching the learningexperience and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.The week-by-week schedule is crafted to cover a wide range of topics, with a balanced mix oftheoretical concepts and practical applications across traditional and modern automotiveengineering domains. The class meets only once a week, for two and a half hours on Mondays.The schedule from last year is presented below

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Daren Davis, Tarleton State University; Erick C Jones P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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Engineering Economy

, and case teaching amongst thosewhom were involved in the survey [9]. The “lack of focus in real-world problem” still remains inthe areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [17]. Hartman (1999) discussedsome of the disadvantages that students may see when they actually face economic decisions inthe real world setting. This included that the efforts for improving how engineering economy istaught, specifically cost analysis, has not been advancing. Suggestions for teaching cost analysisand the evaluation of alternatives in engineering economy in undergraduate courses wereincluded in Hartman’s discussion.Prince and Felder (2006) classified two different teaching methodologies; deductive andinductive. Deductive teaching is

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Myszka

initiatives were introduced to addressthe transition from textbook problems and real world situations [2, 3, 9, 14]. A great dealof dialog at technical society meetings, and accreditation boards, centered on application-oriented courses and incorporating business scenarios and communication into technicalcourses [1]. Page 8.282.1 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering EducationCapstone CoursesThe most significant result of the discussions was that nearly all technical academicprograms adopted a capstone course. These

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Hulme, State University of New York, Buffalo; Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Kemper Lewis, State University of New York, Buffalo

Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program.IntroductionEngineering education focuses on helping students to learn about the mechanisms that underliephenomena and try to use that knowledge to improve our condition in life. One of the mostdifficult tasks in engineering education is developing student understanding of the relationshipbetween real-world phenomena and analytical models of the underlying theory. Usingabstractions (e.g., equations and graphs) can help students advance their knowledge, but do notprovide a concrete relationship between theory and application. A significant focus of astudent’s education is learning how to work in a world of equations and graphs while applyingthe results to real-world products and systems. The

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deeksha Seth, Drexel University; John Joseph Carr Jr., New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences; Angela D. Wenger, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences ; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; James Louis Tangorra, Drexel University

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College Industry Partnerships

capabilities of students tosolve practical problems similar to the real world problems. Similar to efforts made by others,this project also provides undergraduate engineering students at the Drexel University with acourse that exposes them to real world applications and customers. It must be kept in mind thatthe industries who have partnered with academia have expressed that they should be activelyinvolved in university’s activities5 for the benefit of both parties. Therefore, an iterative dialoguebetween the industry and LBSA and students at Drexel University is emphasized throughout theproject.The remainder of the paper is divided in four sections. The first section describes the universitycourse taught to undergraduate students in the Mechanical

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Caroline Cochran; Kanthasamy Muraleetharan

“connections”—linking mathematical ideas to the real world andapplying mathematical problem solving to other disciplines and real-life problems (Standard 4).4The Science section has similar concerns of application of the concepts to real-world problems,but has the special interest of developing in students the ability to create and use models:interpreting models, making predictions based on models, and relating models to the real world.5The modeling and required analysis in the dam design competition develops these skills instudents.2. Dam Design CompetitionThe project consisted of a dam design competition given to students organized in small groups.Each group was given access to the computer program TeraScale_Dysac through TeraScale’sASP site. The

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Pieter A. Voss; James M. Tien; Anil K. Goyal

to the uncertain andstochastic nature of, as examples, project cash flows and interest rates. Unfortunately, this traditional approachdoes not provide students with the skills to deal with real world situations, which inherently involve uncertaintyand thereby, risk. Typically, most Engineering Economy texts for undergraduate students deal with uncertaintyand risk only in brief chapters, usually at the end of the book. The uncertain environment is introduced as aspecial case, rather than as the norm. In this paper, we propose an approach to learning Engineering Economythat is characterized by treatment of uncertainty and is motivated by risk; in fact, it considers the deterministiccase as a special case. The availability of computers today

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, microcontrollers,and robotics to prototype a variety of mechatronics projects. These activities illustrated real-world applications of fundamentals covered in introductory lectures to reinforce and impart agreater sense of understanding. Such a curriculum and instruction strategy exposed teachers tofundamental mechatronics design principles as they learned the core concepts through activitieswherein they built practical devices that integrated and illustrated their learning. The discussionportion of each session provided participants with an opportunity to reflect on the session’s workand to brainstorm ways of integrating these activities in K-12 STEM learning. On the last two days of guided training, an entrepreneurship module—consisting

Conference Session

ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Umar Iqbal, Illinois State University; Md Shahin Alam, Illinois State University; Jing Wang, Illinois State University; Vijay Devabhaktuni, Illinois State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Electrical Engineering (EE), General Engineering, and MechanicalEngineering. This paper provides an overview of the EE program's development, emphasizing itsinnovative curriculum, strategic industry partnerships, and commitment to hands-on learning. Theprogram distinguishes itself by integrating experiential learning from the outset, incorporatinginterdisciplinary coursework, fostering collaborations with regional industries, and requiring real-world project applications. This approach aligns with ISU's broader strategic vision of promotingdiversity and fostering innovation by creating accessible pathways for students from variedbackgrounds. The paper also addresses the key challenges encountered during the program'sestablishment, including

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Classroom Practices

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heng Li, Zhejiang University; Yanjie Xie, Zhejiang University; Shuxin Yang, Chinese Society for Engineering Education (CSEE); Ruixue Xu, Zhejiang University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Application EngineerMcQuay Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.Miss Ruixue Xu, Zhejiang University Ms. Ruixue Xu,Zhejiang University Graduate student in school of Public Affairs in Zhejiang Univer- sity.She is engaged in engineering education research of zhejiang university. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A New Approach in Abolishing Poverty: A Case Study and Construction Strategy for Integrating Inclusive Innovation into Engineering Ethics EducationAbstract: At present, macro engineering ethics urgently requires the engineering talents toplay a positive role in realizing human welfare, maintaining social justice and world

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Mhonbeni E Humtsoe; Satya Swaroop Nune, Plaksha University; Ananya Singla; Tanu Adhikari; Nandini Goyal; Yuven Blowria, Plaksha University; Pehar Jhamb, Plaksha University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

enhanced through methodssuch as experiential learning, participative learning, project-based learning, industrial visits,guest lectures, and problem-solving methodologies [2]. This pedagogy, with a focus onpractical application in local contexts, would enable engineering students to create solutionsfor the local society, and for this to be effective, engineering students must also be taughtcourses on local knowledge systems.Therefore, this paper explores the argument that the IKS bridges the gap between academiaand real-world applications, and in this context, we will explore the teaching of the conceptof the Pramanas to first-year students at Plaksha University in India.Before we look into the Indian context, it is essential to acknowledge that

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Marie-Pierre Huguet; Tom Haley; Sehnaz Baltaci-Goktalay

against because of anxiety-laden names like ‘Einstein's special theory of relativity.’ Presentingthe course content in a blended manner meant the student could engage with the material when they feltready for the focus required. They took as much or as little time as they were comfortable with. Thisapproach also allowed the instructor to concentrate on stimulating interest in applications, which bestpromoted student engagement with this type of content and ultimate comprehension of the fundamentals viacontemporary real-world contexts.”More specifically, the qualitative discussion forums provided both a creative and reflective outlet forstudents, especially those who were passionate about a topic. The passion for understanding can beinfectious

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Smith, U. of St. Thomas - St. Paul

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

require the mathematical background, but do not teachanalytical techniques. Instead, they present lists of technologies and processes, which often yieldcourses based more on rote memorization or simple applications of predefined solutions to Page 13.255.2recognized problems. This does not prepare students to analyze real world problems, whichevolve continuously in the face of escalating security threats.This led us to develop our own course from scratch. Originally entitled “Elementary InformationSecurity,” the first word was eventually dropped. The course covers the following: • Security policy concepts • Risk and vulnerability assessment

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Institute; Joseph Colannino, John Zink Co. LLC; Wes Bussman, John Zink Institute; Geoffrey Price, University of Tulsa

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

. A. Rose and N. Voigt, The role of adjunct faculty in future engineering, proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, paper AC 2008-2046.6. V. Varma, Practitioners as adjunct clinical professors: Their role in teaching real-world engineering applications in design and construction, proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, paper AC 2009-304.7. W. Akili, Integrating practical experience in a geotechnical/foundation engineering class: The role of the adjunct faculty, proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Berenice Verdin, University of Texas at El Paso; Ricardo Von Borries, University of Texas, El Paso; Patricia A. Nava P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Andrew C. Butler, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

2013 semesterdemonstrated an increase in the assessed learning outcomes compared to the Summer 2012semester, where the tools were not used.The use of technology tools can address multiple situations in engineering education: limitedopportunity for active learning; limited opportunity for laboratory activities that are interesting orrelate to students’ ideas about their “real world”; lack of interactive learning demos; textbooksproviding limited connections among topics; development of textbooks and course materialslimited to a small number of authors; and rising textbook costs that present a financial burden forstudents, especially low-income students.IntroductionEngineering job opportunities are increasing every year 1; therefore, to meet the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Natalie Mello

direct supervision of WPI faculty, an experience that is unrivaled bytraditional international study abroad. The impact of successfully completing professional-levelprojects at remote locations is that students solve real-world problems while immersed in adifferent culture. In 1999-2000, more than 400 of WPI’s typical graduating class of 650 studentscompleted one or both qualifying projects in teams off campus on externally sponsored topics.In the 2000-01 academic year, WPI is sending over 450 students to one of WPI’s off-campusresidential Project Centers. WPI’s program is not a traditional study-abroad program. This paperwill provide an understanding of the management and logistical structure of Global PerspectiveProgram at WPI, with special

Conference Session

Measuring the Impact of Community Engagement on Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keilah Maria Tablante Bias, University of Prince Edward Island; Daniel Larsen, University of Prince Edward Island; Libby Osgood P. Eng, UPEI & Dalhousie University; Alex Gamble, University of Prince Edward Island; Spencer Paul Montgomery, University of New Brunswick

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Community Engagement Division

students are motived by their engineering mentor’s engagement in their learning and driveto seek improvement. The authors were also enthused by the desire to make a difference, makingtheir learning experience more meaningful. Design projects that address problems posed by realclients, especially those that involve third-world problems, provide that opportunity. Through anevaluation of the design curriculum the authors made recommendations to strengthen studentengagement in engineering education.1 Introduction and BackgroundContext based education methods, where students are presented with application before science,are proven to be significantly more effective than traditional approaches that teach science first,then apply it to real life.1,2 The

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

structured around regional, national, or internationaldesign competitions. This practice appears common across all engineering disciplines. Someexamples are given in Table 1. Many of these design competitions result in a final product thatcan participate in actual competitions (i.e. a robot10, solar car, steel bridge, etc.); this removes aportion of the subjectivity from the judging. Wayroba12 describes national competitions as lesscreative and open-ended because the judging rules are readily translated into performancerequirements. Frequently the competition provides concise guidelines, constraints, andspecifications,12 which differs significantly from the real-world process of establishing these witha client. In some cases these same projects are

Conference Session

Trends in ME Education Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Heer

different materials. It provides aknowledge foundation that is expanded throughout the curriculum. The active nature of theplatform forces student to observe how real devices and systems differ from the standard perfectsolution commonly discussed in lecture. By being a common factor between different courses,the platform brings better continuity to the curriculum. The platform represents the application ofthe material taught in class, and how it relates to what was learned in previous classes. It acts toexpand and integrate the entire curriculum, as indicated by Figure 1. Figure 1 – A platform for learning expands the learning opportunities by providing context, knowledge integration, innovation and troubleshooting experiences. It also

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

instructional changes incorporated to address them, and the instruments to assess repairwill be described and discussed. Implications and suggestions for instruction based on thisapproach are then discussed. Overall, we report on the research question, "How can instructionalmaterials be modified to address and assess misconception and knowledge gap identity andrepair from formative and summative assessments in an introductory materials class?"BackgroundAn important aspect of the approach used in developing innovative materials was to illustrate therelevance and significance of a concept by demonstrating its application in the context of a real-world item that would be familiar to students. An example would be to illustrate structure-property-processing