Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Briana Lucero, Colorado School of Mines; Cameron J Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

launches.Dr. Cameron J Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines Dr. Cameron Turner is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a research interest in the foundations of design across multiple disciplines. Dr. Turner earned his Ph.D. at the University at Texas in 2005, focusing on Surrogate Model Optimization for Engineering Design. He also holds an MSE from the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on robotics, and a BSME from the University of Wyoming. He has more than 13 years of experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and in 2009 accepted a position at the Colorado School of Mines. From 2009-13, he directed the Engineering Design Program at CSM, covering the departments of Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University; John F. Dannenhoffer III, Syracuse University

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Mechanical Engineering

choosing and sizing proper machine elementshaving certain final design specifications. This involves having a working knowledge of machineelements such as linkages, bearings, gears, springs, screws and fasteners, shafts, and columns.Over the years, the machine design course has been improved with efforts to introduce project-based learning [3], hands-on machine design laboratories [4] and finite element analysis projects[5]. Despite advances in overall curriculum, junior-level machine design course delivery hasnot changed much from authoritative lecture style in the classroom, together with homeworkassignments that only reinforce analysis concepts by solving problems through pluggingexplicitly given parameters in the problem statement into

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Lauralee Mariel Valverde, Texas A&M University; Prentiss Dwight McGary, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and design and evaluation of learning environments informed by the How People Learn framework.Dr. Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M UniversityMiss Lauralee Mariel Valverde, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Prentiss Dwight McGary, Prairie View A&M UniversityDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Indus- trial 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 re- ceived his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the

Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

Laura J. Suggs; James Tunnell; Kenneth Diller; Richard Crawford

taken the first semester of the two-semester BME Senior Design Course. The initial phaseof the first semester is comprised of a smaller scope, internal project. We report here our experiencewith a pre-defined uniform project for all student teams (2005) versus a self-selected Redesignproject (2006 & 2007). The pre-defined uniform project (mini-project) consisted of the design andimplementation of an electronic stethoscope and the intent was to bridge the perceived gap betweenproscribed laboratory experiences and the larger scope, open-ended sponsored project. While manystudents performed exceptionally well with this assignment, a number of drawbacks were noted.Specifically, the timeline of prototyping did not match with the didactic portion

Conference Session

ECE Division Technical Session 8: Effective Teaching and Learning in Post-Pandemic Classrooms and Other Curricular Innovations

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Torres, University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erives, University of Texas at El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso

LearningManagement Systems (LMS) were used mainly for support course functions, where students couldreview the content and grades in their own time, submit assignments, or download materials.During the pandemic time, students attended virtual sessions via video conference, reviewedmaterials independently, or had restricted interactions. This modality limited the ability to conductlab experiments. The adopted lab methodologies were to offer online circuits laboratoriesimplemented via portable equipment, designed for work at home, and acquired for the students; orby providing remote access to some university equipment. The ECE department had additionalchallenges because most of our students live in the border region between USA and México, andmany had limited

Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Isabella Stuopis, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Melissa R. Mazan, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college- level engineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school ex- perience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendellDr. Melissa R Mazan, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences Director, Tufts Equine Respiratory Health Laboratory American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020

Collection

2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

John T. Tester

remained fairly constant,1 though differentdepartments have increased steadily (such as Mechanical Engineering) while others have varied.The “Design4Practice,” or “D4P,” curriculum is a series of innovative undergraduate classes whichinvolve active learning laboratories for the students in each of their freshman, sophomore, junior andsenior years. The program objectives were developed in response to the call by industry forbaccalaureate engineers to possess a broader set of skills beyond their analytical and computer skills.This call was strengthened by the Engineering faculty’s observation of the students’ experiences insenior capstone design during the late 1980’s and 1990’s. These students, who had had no priorexperience with a design process

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, circular economies,and recycling can be taught and incorporated in different courses across the engineeringcurriculum, the application of these concepts through hands-on experiences can be difficult andoften overlooked.Hence, we propose the utilization of a senior chemical engineering laboratory to incorporatehands-on experiences that allow students to practice sustainability concepts through the study ofpolymer processing, the economic analysis of circular economies, and the completion ofrecycling projects. The engineering undergraduate laboratories are the perfect space to learn,develop, and innovate by the application of sustainability practices [7], [9]. The study ofexperimental practices related to sustainability in the laboratory will be

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-450: STREAMING MEDIA COLLABORATION: BENEFITS ANDCHALLENGES OF A HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY START-UPLa Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University La Verne Abe Harris, PhD, CSIT came to Arizona State University with many years of industry experience in graphic design, information design, illustration, and computer graphics. Prior to coming to ASU, she was the art director of The Phoenix Gazette, the computer graphics production manager at Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., an editorial illustrator for The Arizona Republic, the creative director of a Phoenix advertising company, and the owner and consultant of Harris Studio, a computer graphics consultation and creative business. As the computer

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexandria Muller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Liliana Garcia, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ron Kevin Skinner, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation; Danielle Harlow, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Pre-College Engineering Education

current role in education research focuses on training informal STEM facilitators and engaging visitors in the practices of science and engineering. He is the principal investigator on two collaborative NSF grants and one sub-award with UC Santa Barbara, where he is also pursuing doctoral work in education research. Skinner’s science research experience includes marine science fieldwork along the Northern California coast; plasma physics research at the University of California, Irvine; and nanotechnology research at Sandia National Laboratory. He gained practical engineering experience as a patent reviewer for Lenker Engineering and a software engineer for both Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Visual Solutions

Conference Session

Teaching In and Through Design, Maker Spaces, and Open-ended Problems

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nicholas Greenfield, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emily Orton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rohan Banerjee, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

for enhancing corporate support for design courses, managing design and fabrication/prototyping facilities, coordinating the design competitions/expo, and teaching design courses, with a strong focus on creating and enabling multidisciplinary educational experiences. His research interests are in makerspaces, evidence-based de- sign education, and advanced additive manufacturing processes.Nicholas Greenfield, Georgia Institute of TechnologyEmily Orton, Georgia Institute of Technology Industrial Systems Engineering BS with a concentration in AnalyticsMr. Rohan Banerjee, Georgia Institute of Technology Candidate for B.S. in Mechanical Engineering concentrating in Automation & Robotics, with a Minor in

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meredith Welch-Devine, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; K. Paige Carmichael, University of Georgia; Janet E. Rechtman, University of Georgia; Brandy B. Walker, University of Georgia; Julie A. Coffield, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

dissertation, which documented the lived experience of nonprofit executive directors, pro- vides a foundation for her focus on leadership as a way of being for staff and volunteer leaders in the sector.Dr. Brandy B. Walker, University of Georgia Dr. Brandy Walker is public service faculty at the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology and is interested in applied research on perspective changes in community contexts, experiential learning in higher education, and community-engagement.Dr. Julie A. Coffield, University of Georgia c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 2018 AEEE

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Frassica, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Philip Voglewede, Marquette University

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Mechanical Engineering

step response of a second- order system. 2) Design a proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controller via a root locus plot, Bode diagram and tuning rules. 3) Physically implement a proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controller.Granted, there are many laboratories that reinforce control theory. Some curriculums involveusing canned experiments like an inverted pendulum, controlling the rotation of a wheel, etc6.While all these experiments are admirable and augment the lecture well, the model employed inthis laboratory was different. This laboratory was designed to solve a true life problemencountered at a large state funded university. Specifically, the laboratory was designed tocreate a method of

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Razwaan Arif, Farmingdale State College; Han Chu, Farmingdale, SUNY; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Adam Filios, Farmingdale, SUNY; Hazem Tawfik, Farmingdale State College; Kamal Shahrabi, Kean College of New Jersey

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1919: AN OPTIMIZED HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLSYSTEM FOR FUEL CELLSRazwaan Arif, Farmingdale State CollegeHan Chu, Farmingdale, SUNYYeong Ryu, State University of New York, FarmingdaleAdam Filios, Farmingdale, SUNYHazem Tawfik, Farmingdale State CollegeKamal Shahrabi, Kean College of New Jersey Page 13.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 An Optimized Humidity Control System for PEM Fuel CellsAbstractHydrogen Fuel Cells require humidity to function efficiently and cost effectively. There is anoptimum range of humidity for any given load condition and cell design. Hydrogen Fuel Cellsinherently produce water, thus creating some of the

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

these evaluations. External evaluators are invited to campusto judge the senior design poster competition, and these individuals follow a rubric specific to theposter format. A final rubric focuses on web site design, where students provide an overview oftheir project and the results obtained.Since the inclusion of rubrics in the 2002-2003 academic year, subsequent evaluations performedat annual Faculty Retreats have indicated that the rubrics have been a successful model forconducting the evaluation of the various aspects of the senior design experience. Additionally,by coalescing subjective faculty judgments into an objective numerical form through the use ofrubrics, the results can be readily used for program outcomes assessment. As a result

Conference Session

Design Realization

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul O. Leisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard W. Liptak, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sergio Granieri, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

laboratory period. We present the implementation of this activity in our optical engineeringand engineering physics capstone design course; sample activity materials will also be providedand discussed.Students are tasked with designing a widget capable of holding a heavy weight at a minimumheight off a table. Specifications are provided on the maximum widget size and allowablematerials which can be used. The activity is organized as a competition with a goal ofmaximizing profit – revenue earned per widget less the cost per widget (material costs,development costs, labor, and cost of poor quality). Students are allowed to choose their teamsize (there are advantages and disadvantages to both small and large teams) and given time todesign and prototype

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zaydoun Rawashdeh, Wayne State University; Syed Masud Mahmud, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

4 6 8 6 behavior.8. Program nodes to send and receive 3 7 8 6 messages.Assessment of Student LearningOur teaching materials on Embedded Systems Networking were introduced to the studentsduring the Fall-2008 semester in our senior design class. Altogether 10 hours of lecture (five 2-hrlectures) were presented to cover the materials related embedded systems networking. Thestudents were divided into groups of three. The students of each group worked together toachieve the goals of each laboratory assignment. The students were required to present a demo ofeach assignment. Different student of a group was required to take the lead in showing the demoof different

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

. Laboratory experiments that examine the effects of water-to-cement ratio andcuring environment on concrete compressive strength reinforce topics discussed in class lectures.Teaching aids and laboratory experiments are an effective method of demonstrating importantconcepts. The methods discussed in this paper have shown to engage students in the learning ofstructural materials.IntroductionMany civil engineering curriculums require at least one course in construction materials. Theseclasses provide students with the basic knowledge and understanding of the production,properties, testing, and behavior of common structural materials. A large emphasis is placed onconcrete, steel, and wood due to their wide use and availability in the design and

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute – Escuela Superior de Ingenieria Mecanica y Electrica – in Mexico City, Mexico.Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University Dr. Mohamed A. Seif is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at AAMU. He joined AAMU in September 2002. His research experience includes Fatigue and Fracture Analysis, NDE, Health Monitoring of Structures, Quality and Reliability Assessment, Design Optimization, CAD, Robotics, and Laser measurement. He obtained his Ph. D. degree from the University of Central Florida in July 1988. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama. His research funding exceeds $ 1.9 M and has over 80

Conference Session

Design Teams 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ardeshir Raihanian Mashhadi, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Design in Engineering Education

, Canada, 2019.[19] D. I. Hanauer, J. Frederick, B. Fotinakes, and S. A. Strobel, "Linguistic analysis of project ownership for undergraduate research experiences," CBE-Life Sciences Education, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 378-85, Winter 2012.[20] A. Haapasaari, Y. Engeström, and H. Kerosuo, "The emergence of learners’ transformative agency in a Change Laboratory intervention," Journal of Education and Work, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 232-262, 2016.[21] V. Svihla, J. R. Gomez, M. A. Watkins, and T. B. Peele-Eady, "Characterizing framing agency in design team discourse," in Proceedings of the ASEE 126th Annual Conference and Exhibition: ASEE, 2019.[22] J. P. Gee, An introduction to discourse analysis: Theory and method

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Malena Agyemang, Clemson University; Cameron J. Turner, Clemson University

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Design in Engineering Education

cognitive considerations.Dr. Cameron J. Turner, Clemson University Cameron J. Turner, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is the founder of the DICE (Design Innovation and Computational Engineering) Laboratory, a part of the CEDAR Group (Clemson Engi- neering Design Applications and Research) at Clemson University. Dr. Turner earned his doctorate (Engineering Design) and masters (Robotics and Automation) at The University of Texas at Austin, and his BSME (Thermal-Fluids and Solid Mechanics) at The University of Wyoming. Dr. Turner previously was an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines and a Research and Development Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at Los Alamos

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Emmanuel Benitez, University of Texas, Pan American; Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 23.652.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Hands on Experience for Students on an Energy Management SystemAbstractAs new energy technologies arise, they are being implemented in the Power Grid nationwideservices. We believe that it is very important to create an efficient way to manage the energyresources in our facilities.We have designed a system using the Graphical User Interface of LabVIEW to gather SolarPower Data using a Measurement and Computing minilab 1008 interface.This system gathers Solar Power Information from a 5 kW Fixed Photovoltaic Array. It has thecapability to retrieve real time prices of electricity for the southern region of Texas according toThe Electric Reliability

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2009-60: DESIGN UNDER ALTERNATIVE INCENTIVES: TEACHINGSTUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FEATURE SELECTION ANDORGANIZATION IN CADMichael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial 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 for three years. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically, the cost modeling and

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Dennis Silage

advanced communication simulation softwarein undergraduate and graduate courses and research by providing SystemView to the academiccommunity.1. Kamali, B. Development of an Undergraduate Structured Laboratory to Support Classical and New Base Technology Experiments in Communications. IEEE Trans. Education, 37:1, pp. 97-100 (1994).2. Keene, H. and Parten, S. Advanced Communication Test System. Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., Session 3220 (2001).3. Jennison, B. and Kohne, G. A Coherent Theory/Hardware Course in Communication System Design. Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., Session 2625 (2000).4. Kramer, K. Using MATLAB-based Laboratories to Demonstrate Wireless Communication System Principles. Proc. ASEE Annual Conf

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas A. Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Bruce R. Babin, Kansas State University, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering; Emily Dringenberg, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department at Kansas State Uni- versity. He has been a part of the university for over 8 years. Previously he worked at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson Arizona and was a High School teacher in Topeka, Kansas.Dr. Emily Dringenberg, Kansas State University Dr. Dringenberg is a teaching assistant professor of general engineering at Kansas State University. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Kansas State ’08), a MS in Industrial Engineering (Purdue ’14) and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education (Purdue ’15). Her doctoral work focused on using qualitative methods to explore the experiences of students engaging with engineering design problems, and she is currently working to develop

Conference Session

Multidisiplinary Student Research Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Roberto Cammino, Illinois Institute of Technology; Bonnie Haferkamp, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamshid Mohammadi, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

 Abstract: Undergraduate (UG) research is an important component of today’s engineeringeducation. Research experiences allow students to explore beyond the classroom by applyingconcepts towards scientific discovery and the development of products and technologies thatimpact society. The number of UG engineering students interested in participating in research isincreasing. However, UG research opportunities are often limited to students finding a project,laboratory, and mentor on their own. Therefore, only a handful of students typically benefit froma mentored UG research experience. In addition, students seeking UG research opportunities andprojects have little, if any, knowledge on how to conduct research. A well-structured, guided

Conference Session

Visualization tools and uses in graphics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt Jackson, The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Science, 75, 451-456.13. Ma, J. & Nickerson, J.V. (2006). Hands-on, simulated and remote Laboratories: A comparative literature review. ACM Computing Surveys, 38(3), Article No. 7, 1-24.14. Sarasin, L. C. (1999). Learning style perspectives: Impact in the classroom. Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing.15. Leopold, C., Gorska, R., &. Sorby, S. (2001). International experiences in developing the spatial visualization abilities of engineering students. Journal for Geometry and Graphics, 5(1), 81– 91.16. McLaren, S.V. (2008). Exploring perceptions and attitudes towards teaching and learning manual technical drawing in a digital age. International Journal of Technology and Design, 18(2), 167-188.17. Philpot, T.A., Hubing

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; Thinesh Selvaratnam

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Civil Engineering

response data indicates that studentscompleting the first-year course positively value the design and peer mentorship experience, andtheir STEM confidence, affinity towards math and science, and their sense of belongingimproves. Since the redesign in 2017, the first to second-year retention rate has increased from42% in 2016 to 57% in 2017, 70% in 2018, and 73% in 2019; and the first to third-year retentionrate has increased from 38% in 2016 to 50% in 2017 and 60% in 2018. In addition, the seniormentors feel that peer mentorship experience is an excellent addition to the curriculum andgained valuable insights while mentoring first-year students.IntroductionFreshman first-year experiences have been shown to impact student GPA [1] and retention [2

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Brianna R. McIntyre, University of St. Thomas

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, mathematics, physics, circuit theory, electromagnetics, statistical process control, computing, mechatronics, control theory, metrology and design.Ms. Brianna R. McIntyre, University of St. Thomas Page 24.841.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Laboratory Exercises as an Assessment Tool in an Upper Division Electromagnetic Fields Class – Lessons LearnedAbstractAs part of a program wide effort to add computation and experimentation to all of our upperdivision physics courses, a set of laboratory experiments and computational exercises weredeveloped for a junior

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Farrah Fayyaz, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

students3,4. There are many examples of such opportunitiesdescribed in the literature, but most of these activities make use of MATLAB®, LabVIEW®, orDSP hardware5. The exercises described in this paper are based on analog circuits and theirapplications. There are certainly advantages to using software simulation tools for laboratoryexercises because they are relatively inexpensive compared to laboratory equipment, and oncelearned, students can very quickly perform a large number of “experiments”. In fact, many of theexercises described in this paper could be simulated entirely using software tools. We are notadvocating the elimination of these software simulators, and in many cases use them for bothprelab exercises and/or analysis of results. However