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Mobile Robotics in Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Wild; Kevin Firth; Brian Surgenor

and the reasons for its success are examined.IntroductionThis paper describes experience with an elective course in mechatronics. The course covers theapplication of electronics and microcontrollers to electro-mechanical systems. It employs aseries of ‘design, build and test’ tasks involving a mobile robot that was designed andconstructed at Queen’s University. The “MechBOT” mobile robot has a large platform wheresensors, actuators and associated circuits can be easily mounted and easily removed.The majority of students taking the course are in mechanical engineering. There are somestudents from engineering physics and engineering mathematics. The objective is to exposestudents to elements of electrical and computing engineering, in much the

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lawrence Genalo

studentsregarding the opportunities they may have regarding careers in scientific and engineeringdisciplines. This appreciation is achieved through various engineering activities, many of whichinvolve LEGO© robotics. Providing field experiences for future teachers so they can practiceteaching the engineering-based activities they’ve learned is crucial in their development asconfident teachers.This paper will describe one semester’s extended field experience with a local 6th gradeclassroom and the companion 6th grade extended learning program (ELP) students. Hands-on,problem solving experiences are necessary in order to develop skills such as troubleshooting,innovation, and experimentation, which are national science, mathematics, and technologystandards

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Architectural Engineering Education I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Phillips

productive design atmosphere in the studio. This paper will look at thealternate methods used in introducing supplemental information to the students, and will reviewthe relative success of these methods through qualitative analysis, with suggestions forcomparing the methods through the use of quantitative data in the future.Few would argue that motivated students are easier to teach or that interested students learn morethan those uninterested in a subject. As an educator, finding the most effective method of gettingthe point across to a student is of the utmost importance. With the limited time of contact thefaculty has with students, the information must be delivered quickly, concisely, and in a mannerthat will be retained by the student. Keeping

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Lane; John Farris

Reality Learning: Teaching Higher on Bloom’s Taxonomy John Farris, Paul Lane Padnos College of Engineering and Computing / Seidman College of Business Grand Valley State UniversityAbstractEducational needs of the students attending today’s universities are changing. New andexperienced faculty need to be prepared to address students that exist in world of freeinformation, have access to multiple technical information sources and desire high levels ofstimulation. The challenge is to help students learn critical thinking skills by utilizing resourcesthat are at their finger tips. Reality learning challenges student to use knowledge andcomprehension

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Developments

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Adams

important concepts.Modern farm equipment is “increasingly being controlled by digital electronics, yet manymechanical engineering programs have not incorporated this into the curriculum1". From theeducational standpoint, a physical model may appeal to students more than a graphicalrepresentation.2 Page 10.1352.1The Mindstorm project was developed as a robotics invention system. LEGO began workingwith electric motors as far back as 1962, and by 1977 had a project TECHNIC involving gears Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa Anneberg; Ece Yaprak

basic concepts. Computer networking is a challenging yet fun subject toteach as well as to learn. Primary reasons for this include its conceptual complexity andever-changing technical jargon. Mastering its fundamental concepts from textbooksalone is difficult for students, particularly in introductory classes. Practical laboratoryexercises provide students with opportunities to apply what they have learned into real-world settings. This helps underscore important concepts and aids in fortifying conceptapplicability in various settings leading to more active and more participative learningexperiences. In this paper we show the evolving set of networking laboratory exercisesusing open-source software packages. Open source is affordable, real

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Developments

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Madhumi Mitra; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

Flight Facility and UMES farm personnel, in particular, Mr. TonyHolden, Ms. Hazel Russell and Mr. Alfred Bradford have benefited the project a greatdeal.Bibliography 1. Wollenhaupt, N.C., Wolkowski, R.P., and Reetz, Jr., H.F., 1997, “Variable Rate Fertilizer Application: Update and Economics”., in R.M. Vander Hewel (ed), Information Gathering: Precision Agriculture and Intensive Soil Sampling, Cenex Land O Lakes, Agronomy Technical Services/Agrisource Laboratories, Inner Grove Heights, MN. 2. Taylor, R.K., Staggenborg, S.A., Zhang, N., and Schrock, M.D., 2000, “ Using GIS to Evaluate the Potential of Variable Rate Corn Seeding”, ASAE Paper # 00AEC105, Presented at the 2000 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference

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Developments in Chem Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Oliver Sitton; Neil Book

major strengthsare twofold: 1) rapid grading and 2) individualized assessments. The major drawbacks for thestudents are the loss of partial credit and the insecurity associated with working in a virtualenvironment. Faculty find that the time required to construct effective computer-basedassessments is much greater than that for paper-based assessments. Unfortunately, the increasein construction time can be greater than the reduction in grading time. With the currenttechnology, it is extremely difficult to develop large, multi-step problems requiring problemanalysis and solution synthesis skills without leading the student to the answer. This, of course,defeats the purpose of the assessment for this type of problem.IntroductionThe technology for

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Leroy Oberto; Sheryl Sorby

according to specifications provided by the instructors. Finally, each stu-dent was directed to develop a teaching unit that integrates some of the concepts of scientificinquiry and application discussed in the course into their 7-12 teaching. This paper describes ourMasters program, provides an outline of the course titled “The Engineering Process,” andpresents results from our first offering of the course.IntroductionThe precollege education system in America is currently under pressure to adopt standards-basedcurricula. Outcome assessment of learning is of paramount importance in this new educationalclimate. Nearly all of the national standards in math, science and technology include standardsrelated to the inclusion of “real-life” applications

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Chris Caenepeel

increase thenumber of students who graduate from these technical disciplines.”(1)Although this paper will describe the EGR110 course, particular emphasis will be pl acedon the use of pedagogical strategies for problem analysis and a group project.description of courseThe EGR110 course is required of all first year MEP students at Cal Poly Pomona. It is a3 unit course that is taught in an academic quarter. During the fall quarter of 2000 a Page 7.763.1student population of approximately 110 participated in a weekly 75 -minute lectureProceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Said Shakerin

a short article on the benefits of involving undergraduate students inresearch projects. These benefits include, but are not limited, to an opportunity for students tolearn about project planning and management, and to improve their writing skill in terms ofproducing a technical paper worthy of publication. Such experience is a definite plus that can beproudly added to their resumes. Page 7.199.11 Corresponding author “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Educatio n Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”The general topic of interest in this research

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Laboratory Experiences for Env. Engineers

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Mines; Andre J. Butler; Laura Lackey; Philip McCreanor

increased. Finally, an innovative grading scheme was developed inan effort to better quantify student performance. This paper details how the MUSE seniorenvironmental engineering laboratory experience was modified to better meet criteria specifiedby ABET EC 2000.BackgroundThe Mercer School of Engineering (MUSE) faculty has identified eight outcomes, listed in theappendix of this manuscript, that are used to facilitate assessment activities in accordance withABET’s EC 2000.2 MUSE outcome #4 states that graduates with a bachelors degree inengineering should be able to “design and conduct experiments and analyze data.” Historicofferings of the senior environmental engineering capstone laboratory (EVE 445L) focused

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachel Specht; Kathryn Hollar; Mariano Savelski; Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

, freshmen engineering students explore the interacting systems of thehuman body in a hands-on, active learning environment. They discover the function, interaction,and response to changing demands of various systems in the human body: the respiratory,metabolic, cardiovascular, electrical, and musculoskeletal systems. This paper describes alaboratory experiment in which students are introduced to engineering measurements andcalculations, estimations and unit conversions through their application to the respiratory system.Students measure physiologic variables such as breathing rate, and respiratory gas compositions Page 7.444.1at rest and

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Unique Lab Experiments

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Walsh; David Gibbs

Session ____ The Use of Thermo-Mechanical Simulation in the Laboratory Classroom Environment Daniel W. Walsh, Ph. D., and David Gibbs College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoAbstractIt can be particularly difficult to provide students with meaningful laboratory exposures to kinetic andthermodynamic phenomena in solid-state materials in the context of a single quarter or semestercourse. This paper describes the development and use of a thermo-mechanical simulation device, andits use in

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sylvia Alexander

Session Number: 2002-1829 Integrating Entrepreneurship in Informatics Education S Alexander & H G McAllister, University of Ulster, N. IrelandAbstractThe University of Ulster places a strong emphasis on vocational education and work-based learning. Furthermore, the Faculty of Informatics has recognised achievementsin technology transfer and industrial collaboration. This paper outlines how theindustrial partnerships forged and experiences gained through these ventures have beenutilised in the design, delivery and assessment of an undergraduate module inentrepreneurship. Different models for

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Hong Zhang; Jennifer Kadlowec

will beasked to work in multidisciplinary groups and build a pre -designed system such as ayeast-based fuel-cell-powered Lego robot. For juniors and seniors, because they alreadyhave the basic theoretical background, they will be teamed for real life engineeringprojects. These projects can be either based on the research conducted by facultymembers or obtained from industrial sponsors. Under the direction of a principal manager(a faculty member), each team needs to finish the project within certain timeline,generally a semester or a year. In this paper, we will illustrate how we took advantage of robot to introduceMechanical Engineering to the freshmen with the form of engineering clinic. After this introduction, the second section of this

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheryl Duggins

Session 2793 Process Teaching and Learning in Engineering Education Sheryl Duggins, Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Computing and Software Engineering Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA 30060 sduggins@spsu.eduAbstractThis paper explores the process-oriented constructivist theory of teaching and learning which hasits roots in cognitive psychology, philosophy, learning theory, and education theory. A processmodel

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Taylor; Randal Goldberg; Oleg Gerovichev; Ian Donn; Anand Viswanathan

throughouta student’s school career. However, making technology accessible for learning is challenging dueto cost, safety and implementation concerns. This paper describes a method for drawing oncurrent, real life challenges faced by researchers in the field and translating such experiences intoa secondary school level program. The concept of the competition, application of LEGOMindstorms® robotics platform, methods of organization and expansion, past experiences andfuture plans are presented. Our goal is to show an example of how to integrate off-the-shelfrobotic technology with current real-world engineering challenges and to engage students in thefields of engineering, robotics, and medicine in a fun and exciting atmosphere.Introduction and

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Potpourri

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Joel Jackson

Session 3220 A Follow-up to “DSP for Practicing Engineers” offered by Georgia Tech P. Hong, J. Jackson, T. Barnwell, R. Schafer, D. Williams, M. Hayes III, and D. Anderson Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Signal and Image Processing School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0250AbstractThis paper presents a description and assessment of an ongoing, online, continuing educationcourse offered by Georgia

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Otieno

., “Key issues in integrating machine vision”, Robotics World, 15(2), 1997, p 34-39.2. Zuech, N., “Are You Ready for Machine Vision? Is Machine Vision Ready for You? Tools Available for Someone Buying a Machine Vision System”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Paper No. MS95- 100, 1994.3. Accreditation Policy and Procedure Manual, http://www.abet.org/images/2001-02APPM.pdf, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, December 15, 2001.4. Industrial Technology Accreditation Handbook – 2000, http://www.nait.org/accred/accreditationhandbook.html, National Association of Industrial Technology, December 15, 2001.5. Illinois Department of Employment Security, http://lmi.ides.state.il.us, December 20, 2001.6

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Marjorie Skubic

, and embedded systems. Developing successful, event-driven software requires aparadigm shift from traditional program development, and new curriculum approaches areneeded to help computer science and engineering students develop competencies. In this paper,we describe an effort to address this problem through hands-on projects that provide experiencein developing dynamic, event-driven systems and let the students physically see the results oftheir efforts. We describe our project testbed and exercises, based on the smart home theme, andreport our experiences with using the testbed in an actual course setting. Although the proof ofconcept is being evaluated in a software engineering course, the project theme and testbed couldbe used in other

Conference Session

Computer Based Measurements

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjeev Arora; Fariborz Asadian; Masoud Naghedolfeizi

software. The lab also includes two experimental set-ups thatcan be fully controlled, monitored and operated by computer systems using virtualinstrumentation technology. They also feature on-line capabilities that allow users to operatethem remotely through the Internet.The new curriculum has positively impacted our existing programs in many respects. For thefirst time, our students have been able to perform applied research in their fields of engineeringand science and publish/present their findings in a national scientific conference. In addition, thelab has been utilized as an instructional facility in teaching of a number of courses inmathematics, physics and engineering.This paper describes the efforts undertaken with respect to curriculum

Conference Session

Visualization and Graphics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jianping Yue

posttest scores of students taking a graphics or computer-aideddesign course. However, results usually were not conclusive. This paper presents acomprehensive study on spatial visualization skills at various educational levels. The PurdueSpatial Visualization Test – Rotation was given to high school students, college students atdifferent levels, and high school teachers. The spatial visualization skills among differenteducational levels were compared. Other possible factors, such as age and gender, were alsoinvestigated. Statistical analyses of the data revealed the effects of long term training and generaleducation on the improvement of visualization skills.1. IntroductionThe ability to visualize spatially is generally considered fundamental for

Conference Session

MET Student Design Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Harley Hammond; Chih-Ping Yeh

Session 2148 An Industry Based Student Project: Implementing A Machine Vision Systems For Robotic Application Chih-Ping Yeh, Harley Hammond Wayne State University / Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc.AbstractThis paper describes the details of an industrial based student project at Wayne State University.The objective of this project is to implement a machine vision system for a robot to pick upobjects from the conveyer line and place them precisely in the drop-off fixture.1. IntroductionEngineering Technology education emphasizes practical applications and hands-on

Conference Session

ET Industrial Collaborations

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Michele Summers

right – and what could be improved – throughout academic and non-academic departments. In addition, industrial advisory boards can contribute significantly tonew program development while creating partnership with local business and industry.This paper will provide an overview of the creation, development, and implementation of anIndustrial Advisory Board for the School of Technology at Lafayette (SOT at Lafayette). SOT atLafayette is the newest location of the Purdue School of Technology statewide delivery system, aunique partnership between education and business, industry and government. The Lafayettelocation was established in 1996 with an independent office created at Subaru-Isuzu Automotive(SIA) in 1999. In the summer of 2001, efforts

Conference Session

Promoting ET with K-12 Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Brower

Oregon and the Northwest. A second Technology SpaceCamp is planned for Summer 2002. This paper will discuss the organization, implementation, andcourse material of the Technology Space Camp, with the expectation that other technologyschools might use this information as a blueprint for their participation in similar programs.I. BackgroundIn order to place the motivation for hosting the Technology Space Camp in proper context, adescription of the structure of the Senior Project Course and NASA's Reduced Gravity StudentFlight Opportunities Program is relevant.Senior Projects at OIT -The OIT Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) senior project course is a comprehensivegroup design project and consists of a three-quarter sequence. This sequence

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Branko S. Bokan, The George Washington University; Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University

Paper ID #45008Threat Modeling for Optimal Enterprise Protections Against KnownCybersecurity ThreatsMr. Branko S. Bokan, The George Washington University Branko Bokan is a PhD candidate at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University under professor Joost Santos. Branko is a Cybersecurity expert at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In his professional role he is responsible for defending the Federal Civilian Executive Branch of the U.S. government against cyber threats and building a cyber resilient federal enterprise.Dr

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Shyam Lal Sharma Sharma P.E.; Lori Scarlatos; Yi Zhang, Stony Brook University

Paper ID #45010Enhancing Inclusivity through Alternative Rhetoric in STEM EducationDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on emerging technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering adaptation for climate change and learning from engineering disaster. His engineering research, in additional to ped- agogical studies on inclusivity and experiential education, focuses on surface engineering

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Hammad Mansoor, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

Paper ID #44896Automating Annotations for Leopard VocalizationsMr. Hammad Mansoor, Fairfield University Hammad Mansoor is a passionate programmer currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Software Engi- neering at Fairfield University. He is a graduate assistant at the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab. With a strong affinity for Python, he enjoys crafting elegant code and has gained valuable experience in applied machine learning. Outside of the digital world, he finds solace in the great outdoors and often explores nature through hiking.Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University Danushka Bandara received the bachelor’s

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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. Kwon has 23 years of research and industry experience in the field of transportation geotechnical engineering. Dr. Kwon has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers from his research projects with a corresponding h-Index of 17 and 1086 citations. Dr. Kwon is an active member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and serves as handling editor of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Dr. Kwon is a member of TRB technical commit- tees on the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials (AKG90) and Geosynthetics (AKG80). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Optimizing Instructor