Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto ; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto; Rahim Rezaie, University of Toronto; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Murray R. Metcalfe, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

-on laboratories, and repeat them as needed [5], [6], [7]. They also provide anopportunity for students to explore “what if” situations [12], by changing variables that areunrealistic or impossible to change in the real world [7].While the use of VRLs has increased across a variety of domains and educational disciplines[15], the effectiveness of these approaches compared to hands-on laboratories has not beenfirmly established [4], [23]. Lack of direct interaction with real apparatus, lack of authenticsettings and the distraction caused by the computer are among the criticism of VRLs [23], [24].Another criticism, specifically for simulations is lack of appreciation of the limitations oftheories or sources of errors [3]. Given that each

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

V. Waheed; V. Nallaperumal; S. A. Chickamenahalli

, etc. Example front panel screens and blockdiagrams developed utilizing the ‘G’ graphic programming capabilities of LabVIEW arediscussed and appropriate procedures are outlined. Configuration of the DAQ hardware anddetails of the signal sensing and conditioning circuits are provided. Real-time experiment datacaptured on LabVIEW screens are enclosed. Many aspects of data acquisition, instrumentation,interfacing, programming, and World Wide Web (WWW) referencing made possible in thisproject are highlighted. The paper is concluded with a report on the current utilization of theproject in a NSF funded curriculum development project and by providing the future scope of theproject.INTRODUCTION Technological advances in PC based

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; James Devin Cunningham, Carnegie Mellon University; Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Lafayette College; Conrad Tucker, Carnegie Mellon University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

structure as well aschallenges related to immersive technologies. The traditional course-centric curriculum structurefails to connect the fundamental topics that the students need to master and use to solve real-world problems [4], [5]. The problems of the traditional curriculum structure stem from the timeand context separation and lack of an integrated theme or story across the courses [5]. In the IEcurriculum, many concepts are connected. The student has to understand the prerequisiteconcepts to move on to the next concepts. For example, basic statistical concepts such asprobability density functions (PDFs) are taught in fundamental statistics and probability coursesin the sophomore/junior year. Students need this knowledge in the subsequent

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

hasapproximately 700 students and 35 faculty as well as support staff. The ship has many of thefeatures of a land-based campus: computer center, library, fitness center, medical facilities, aswell as classrooms. Classes are offered with credit from the University of Virginia in a widerange of topics such as business and economics, communication, history, environmental science,biology, sociology, literature, the arts, and oceanography. In each course, traditional material isaugmented with in-port experiences which illustrate the practical application of that subject Thispaper will discuss a new class introduced in the Fall 2009 voyage around the world. The course,titled Engineering Design for Sustainability, was offered through the University of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

W Meador; Carlos Morales

it to 3D animation software via custom scripts and thenapplying it to 3D geometry. The purpose of the project is to use the realism andefficiencies that motion capture provides, but without the high cost of traditional motioncapture equipment. Though this system may not always provide the resolution orpossibility for real time applications that traditional motion capture can, it does allowusers to apply real-world motion to virtual objects in an efficient manner.I. IntroductionWhile motion-capture techniques have been accepted by larger production companies asa cost-effective means of achieving extremely realistic movements, the technology hasnot gained industry wide acceptance among smaller cost-conscience firms due to the highentry-level

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Paz Munoz, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

guides students through various tasks, including reviewing technical documents,assessing financial strategies, and optimizing processes. This will help them prepare for real-world challenges in construction engineering. Additionally, the course includes a CommunityEngagement activity that enhances the practical application of academic theory [Author(s),2024].SurveysTo achieve this study's objective, two surveys validated in the literature were utilized: onefocused on collaboration skills and the other on sense of belonging and self-efficacy. Theseinstruments are described below.Survey about collaboration skills (SCS, Appendix B). An adaptation of the instrumentdeveloped by Wilson et al. [8] was used to explore students' perceptions and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alex See

number 35326 J.H. McClellan, R.W Schafer, M.A. Yoder, “Experiences in teaching DSP first in the ECE curriculum”,(1997), ASEE CoED Annual Conference, Session number 12207 E.L. Ferguson and M. Hegarty, “Learning with real machines or diagrams: application of knowledge to real-world problems”, Cognition and instruction, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp 129-160, (1995)8 Beyon, J. Y., LabVIEW programming, data acquisition and analysis, Prentice Hall PTR (Upper Saddle River, NJ) 2001.9 Nesimi Ertugrul, “Towards Virtual Laboratories: a Survey of LabVIEW-based teaching/learning tools and future trends”, Intl. J. of Engineering Education, Vol 16, No. 3, (2000), pp 171-181.10 Virtual Instrumentation, National Instruments Corporation, white

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tess Bisbee Meier, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

and academia. For these reasons, we approachPBL as the primary educational context for the ‘learning by teaching’ of convergencemethodologies.3 Proposed Convergent Graduate (ConGrad) Education FrameworkOverviewThrough a synthesis of the studies on the topics of convergence, experiential learning, learning byteaching, and PBL, the following ConGrad Education Framework has been created (Figure 1).This framework offers universities a guideline for the creation of graduate programs designed totrain students in convergence methodologies, to teach skills in team work, systems thinking, andcommunication, and to be better equipped to solve real-world complex problems.Motivated by complex problems between science and society, and supported by

Conference Session

New Ideas in Energy Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Doanh Van

&Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationabout erecting a 50-foot high billboard with constant diameter steel post? Although it does thejob, it is not elegant engineering because (1) it costs unnecessary material and energy to produceand install and (2) it requires much less engineering time to calculate the right moment, shearstress, and axial stress at the various points along the column. Not doing extra engineeringcalculations is precisely the reason why it is not elegant.The real world around us is full of cases, which bring out the inelegance of energy engineeringdesign. The following cases argue well for the strategies for energy sustainability as mentioned inthe previous section:1. Design a lighting

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Matt Albrecht, Quanta Services

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College Industry Partnerships

and industrial application examples & Project management handoutETCM 4330 Construction application related to Lecture material related to standard / real-worldConst. Mgmt. site prep, foundation, concrete, safety practices, etc.Procedures wood, and metal construction Addition of project documentation as methods, as well as cost estimation supplemental materials and procedures for biddingETEC 4369 Fundamental surveying methods, Addition of surveying company profile toSurveying/Utilities operations, procedures, and provide overview of potential careerProject equipment required for a

Conference Session

Ethics & HSS in Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Lau

of engineers to single-mindedly develop and deploy technology willcontinue to make life better, i.e., we believe in real human progress facilitated by our work.There are a lot of good things to be said about this paradigm, or at least the consequences of it. Ithas enabled modern society, at least the rich, industrialized societies of the world, to live in anunprecedented time of material affluence. People also live longer healthier lives.But over the last several decades, we have learned that technologies often have unintendednegative consequences, with significant impact on society. Technology has contributed to manyof our problems today – nuclear weapons, resource depletion, pollution, global warming, theozone hole, soil erosion, and

Conference Session

Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce Upchurch; Chi Thai

packages allow the instructor to demonstrate how thetheory from lectures is applied in real-world applications. Using engineering software, an expertcan demonstrate how to approach and solve complex problems. Traditional instructionalmethods limit the interaction between the instructor and the student. Basically, the instructorlectures and demonstrates a software package while the students observe and hopefully askquestions. This process is not very stimulating for the student and leads to poor retention of thematerial by the student.The challenge of this project was the creation of an interactive teaching lab where studentsactively participate in the learning exercise. What happened to the trips to the blackboard bystudents? These exercises using

Conference Session

PCEE Technical Session 6: Engineering Design in High School

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Plaster, The University of Akron; Nidaa Makki

the context of a pre-service engineering educationcourse at The University of Akron.Problem Based LearningTo answer societal demands, engineering education has incorporated Problem-Based Learning(PBL) into their curriculum [27]. PBL is an integrated approach to delivering a lesson through aproblem and has been used in many K-12 settings as a curriculum framework. Capraro andSlough [28] identify STEM PBL as integrating engineering design within the K-16 curriculumutilizing real-world applications, providing rich problems that prepare students for post-secondary studies and future employment. Kolmos [27] identifies three approaches to PBLdesign; contents (interdisciplinary approach), learning (learning is carried out through a projectwhich is

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Yixin Shao; Laura Walhof; Joseph J. Biernacki

students begin to develop knowledge and experience abouthow to explore open-ended questions. They should begin to expect that they themselveswill establish not only the experimental parameters for making their samples but also theparameters by which the samples will be tested. In this way, real-world scientific inquiryand design is being practiced rather than following step-by-step instructions withoutforethought to why they are doing what they are doing.In the real world, scientists and engineers face open ended problems on a daily basis. Forthat matter, this concept extends beyond laboratory science and into daily life. To besure, following instructions plays an important role in learning. The rather loose lookingset of procedural guidelines

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Suhas S Alkunte, Old Dominion University; Orkhan Huseynov, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Mohammad Alshaikh Ali, Tennessee Technological University; Vivekanand A Naikwadi, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

University [12] and Tooling U-SME [13]. Furthermore, it analyzes thehardware and equipment employed within educational settings, which ranges from MEX to SLAand Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) systems.This study explores the various academic programs, extending from associate degrees toadvanced doctoral studies, which are aligned with the domain of AM. The paper also delves intothe pivotal collaborations between academia and industry, bearing witness to the symbioticrelationship fostering innovation, research, and real-world application. In addressing thedemands of the workforce and the essential competencies required for success in the AMdomain, the study identifies the expanding need for skilled professionals in sectors, includingaerospace

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sumit Dutta, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Shreya Prakash, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; David Estrada, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eric Pop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

Services (WS) has recently enabled lightweight XMLmessaging for instrument control and measurement readings. Here we report the development ofa WS and website interface designed for remote measurements of electronic devices, with class-room and Internet-wide applications. Using standard browsers (e.g. Firefox, Safari even on aniPhone) without additional plug-ins, remote users control a Keithley 2612 source-measurementunit and monitor results in real time from any computer connected to the network. This interfacepresently allows users to perform a variety of typical transistor measurements, but can be ex-panded to future applications in micromechanical or bio/nano device testing.IntroductionInstruments for electrical testing may be connected and

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

MET program at _______________ (MnSU) not only has the opportunityto enhance students' hands-on practices and real world experiences, but also motives them forpursuing advances research and education in robotic vision, simulation and off-lineprogramming. Actually, robot hands-on experience plays a key role in engineering education. Itis an effective tool for student learning, as well as for encouraging participation in class learningand in research outside the classroom. In general, industrial robot programming subject can beintegrated with the MET curriculum in three different ways: (1) for manufacturing automationclass that is specifically designed to teach students how to program different industrial robots; (2)for Computer Integrated

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State Univ.; Cen Li, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

and underrepresented studentsand requires institutional efforts to help the students adjust in the sophomore year. In this paper,we present a research project funded by a Student Engagement, Retention, and Success (SERS)grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents. The goal of the project is to improve the GPA andretention rate of underrepresented and minority students by engaging them in a summer researchand enrichment program. The project was carried out in Summer 2020. Compared with similaractivities in the literature, our program has the following unique features: (1) Low floor, widewalls, and high ceiling; (2) Collaborative learning in a cross-disciplinary setting; (3) Hands-onand real-world oriented; and (4) It was offered online instead

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-based Learning in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% 1 Question #1 Question #2 Question #3 Figure 3 the percentage of “Agree and above” of three survey questionsFor the open comment survey question, the following are some comments. • “The project definitely helped me get a better understanding of mechanical vibrations through a project rather than a lecture.” 6 • “I think the design projects were a huge help. While in the lectures we talk about real- world applications, the projects give us a

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

Tagged Divisions

International

Education) and RCI (Cartagena Network of Engineering). Dr. Claudio da Rocha Brito has received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, B.S. degree in Mathematics, B.S. degree in Physics, M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering all from the University of São Paulo. He is listed in "Who's Who in the World", "Who's Who in America", "Who's Who in Science and Engineering", "Five Thousand Personalities of the World", "Dictionary of International Biography", "Men of Achievement" and others similar publications. Although he was born in São Paulo City, he has received the title of Santos Citizen from Santos City Hall and he was the first American professor who has received the title “International

Conference Session

Liberal Education and Leadership

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

leadership application willbe integrated into the existing curricular structure. The departmental implementation in upper Page 14.11.8Table 2. Framework for Teaching Leadershipdivision courses may also be complemented by common college-sponsored activities asappropriate.Conclusion:One writer on leadership claims that “Leadership is influence.”19 Advocates of leadership in thetechnical fields, including engineering, state and re-state the need for engineers, technologistsand other technical people to have more influence in the solving of problems and wiseadvancement of technology in the contemporary technology-dependent world. What is called forthen

Conference Session

Mentoring, Case Study of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality, and Transfer Students

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University College of Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

interaction with the students. These industry sessions, therefore,provided a general, real-world contrast while students were also doing a deep dive into one specificarea to complete a laboratory research project in six weeks.A third reason, as we discussed in a previous paper [1], is consistent with some general designelements known to inspire and increase inclusion. For example, an Industry Energy Program willhelp deepen the REM student’s understanding between theory, research, and application; of howwhat they learn in class relates to what companies may be doing. For students with morecommunity-minded orientations (i.e., altruistic cultural values), this bigger picture of what ishappening in the different energy sectors, and learning about real

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa Wipplinger

andcommunity service, while allowing undergraduates to take on a complex, real-world problemwith social, political and economical aspects. The goals of the first project will be discussed andrecommendations for achieving the most from this type of course format will be provided.IntroductionResearch has shown that experiential project-based learning provides context for materiallearned in the classroom and engages students in their own learning, resulting in enhancedunderstanding of technical material and its application. Allowing students to work together inteams and the opportunity to work closely with faculty and other professionals has also beenshown to improve learning and the desire to continue learning. 1,2,3,4,5 With this in mind, theCivil and

Collection

2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Yusuf Ozturk; Emrah Orhun; Chris Bowerman

developing abroader computer science curriculum aimed at preparing students for real-world problems in amultidisciplinary, global world. ICACE is collaboration among three US and three EU universities joinedforces to create a core curriculum in Ambient Computing. The curriculum will include aspects of socialscience, cognitive science, human-computer interaction, organizational studies, global studies, andparticular application areas as well as core computer science subjects. Programs offered at partnerinstitutions will form trajectories through the curriculum. A degree will be defined in terms of combinationsof trajectories which will satisfy degree requirements set by accreditation organizations. The curriculum isevolving with student and faculty

Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

James Solderitsch

muchpaper, but Thingsquare has published plans to offer customer- faster than traditional software tools, resulting in rapidlyspecific cloud instances where use of the API will be crucial to developed solutions that solve real business challenges.creating customized applications. For now, the API UI (not Applications built on ThingWorx can bring value to smartshown) provides the means to generate an API key and some connected products. A demonstration video of ThingWorx inillustrative examples of how to use this key to make REST-style action is available [10].calls to your devices using a command line tool such as curl or PTC is just beginning to roll out its academic program forwget. You can

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Oranuj Janrathitikarn, Pennnsylvania State University; Lyle Long, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

mostly on designing and creatingcomplex software systems which require high level of knowledge and experience inprogramming. Those courses require students to work in small teams of up to four members.Some courses ask students to contact customers from the industries directly to develop thesoftware systems for them. This approach provides more real-world experience to students thanworking on the in-class projects.In order to make the projects more challenging to students, the use of robotic projects had beenimplemented in many universities5,6. For example, one software engineering course at TheUniversity of Virginia was developed by using studio presentations for the class of over ahundred students 5. This course required students to work in a

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tony Anthony Barringer, Florida Gulf Coast University; Anthony M. Hyatt; J. Web Horton; David Hinds

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

NationalAssociation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted a two-week on-campusSTEM camp during summer 2014. The program objectives were to increase the students’awareness of STEM fields by exposing them to real-world math and its application in relatedcareer fields. The camp also introduced students to practicing professionals in local STEMindustries, creating potential internship opportunities for program participants. Through theseexperiences, the summer STEM camp sought to improve students’ skills in mathematics, thusincreasing their likelihood of being accepted into college or university to pursue STEM relateddegrees.Thirty-eight (38) students from 10 different local high schools participated in the summer camp.The group was closely split

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Rollin H. Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

information was to accomplish thefollowing things. First, we wanted to verify that the project-based learning, at least from astudent perception perspective, met the purposes for why we implemented it in the first place.Can team-based, project-based learning assignments that require learners to plan and design howto teach others the course concepts increase subject matter mastery, interest in the subject, andthe ability to see applications of the content in the everyday world? The survey data helped us toanswer these questions. Momentarily, we’ll share that data as evidence that according to thestudents the project assignment had the intended effect.Second, from an instructional design standpoint for the course, we wanted to learn what workedfor

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James C. Squire P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Gerald Sullivan P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tom McCormick, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

consulting practice.Prof. Gerald Sullivan P.E., Virginia Military Institute Dr. Gerald Sullivan, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute, received his B.S.M.E. from the University of Vermont and his Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has held teaching positions at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Vermont. Prior to joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in the fall of 2004, he was employed by JMAR Inc. where he was involved in research and development of X-ray lithography systems for the semiconductor industry. His interests include mechanical design, acoustics applications and controls.Dr. Tom McCormick, Virginia Military

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

activities. Each ofthese approaches will be concisely outlined below. In the database activities, students used Palm PDAs to actively design, build,exchange, and access simple databases all within the classroom environment. In oneexercise, each student created an individual database record, then the students used the IRbeaming feature to electronically merge the records into a complete database. These in-class activities replaced the more traditional lecture delivery in many cases. In a relatedexercise, the students were instructed to collect and record information at localrestaurants and collaboratively merge the data into a single database (see figures 2a and2b). This notion of collecting data in the real world and interacting with