Conference Session

DELOS Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Szlavik, California Polytechnic State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 13.932.9 Figure 8. Plot of the variation with time in receptor complexes R, AR, A2R and A2R* given a step excitation in the acetylcholine concentration A. To simulate the effect of the myasthenia gravis disease process, the total number of free receptors was reduced to RT(0) = 332 µM. The other relevant parameters for this simulation are given in Table 2. A further simulation study was carried to simulate the situation where the neuromuscularjunction has been compromised by myasthenia gravis.17 A concomitant reduction, by one half,in the number of free nicotinic acetylcholine receptors yielding a total free initial receptorconcentration of RT (0) = 332 M was used in a subsequent simulation. Data

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2003 GSW

Authors

Pradeep K. Bhattacharya

. Inbuilding up a business in 50 years from now requires a small business to excel with his product.It should be a perfect innovation with proven performance at a competitive price and should beusable in related services anywhere in the world. A new fabrication technology with the utmoststate of the art technology will improve the productivity and performance using the path of leastresistance. Better equipment will achieve higher yield of nano-systems and performance throughcommercial applications of micro and nano-systems. New technology and processingThe discovery of transistor, and later on a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor-MOSFET circuit has led the way to most industrial and household consumer

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Brakora, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; James Holloway, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan; Steven Skerlos, University of Michigan; Toby Teory, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Daryl Weinert, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

usingindigenous resources, the design and fabrication of a solar car to race for thousands of milesacross North America and Australia, developing an aid to alleviate a physical impairment, ortools and resources for non-profit organizations. These and other activities engage students insignificant multi-semester technical and organizational efforts that create tremendously valuableexperiences and that send them out in the world both wiser and better leaders at levels notpossible by “book learning” alone. The challenge this presents is how to effectively integrate themultidisciplinary design-build-test experience, with traditional educational programs.The University of Michigan College of Engineering is addressing this challenge byimplementing a new minor

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Electrical Engineering and Circuits

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Fan, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Chung-Tse Michael Wu, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

misaligned. Some fine tuningto the algorithms is needed to improve detection of the lane boundaries. We are planning toimplement a fuzzy control system to reduce the zig-zag steering of the car.ConclusionThe major objective of this project is to evaluate the work load and time frame for implementinga similar project on the topic of autonomous vehicles as a student senior project and graduatedirected study topic. It took seven months for the student to modify the vehicle and develop thealgorithms to achieve the Lane Keeping System mentioned above, including several weeks ofplanning and discussion throughout the project. This project is designed for senior or graduatelevel students who have taken courses such as Instrumentation, Micro and

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin A. Cech, Rice University; Tom J. Waidzunas, Temple University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Chemical Engineering and Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University until 1998. Dr. Farrell has contributed to engineer- ing education through her work in experiential learning, focusing on areas of pharmaceutical, biomedical and food engineering. She has been honored by the American Society of Engineering Education with sev- eral teaching awards such as the 2004 National Outstanding Teaching Medal and the 2005 Quinn Award for experiential learning. Stephanie has conducted workshops on a variety of topics including effective teaching, inductive teaching strategies and the use of experiments and demonstrations to enhance learning. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne Cowe Falls, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Gord Aker P.Eng. PCC, Logical Leadership

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

students with both practical and theoretical knowledge on leadership.The practical information covered topics such as budgeting and forecasting, setting up bank accounts andhow to maintain not-for-profit status with the University Student Union. Leadership topics covered itemssuch as strategic planning, business planning, effective communication and team building.Initiative 2:In recognizing that peer collaboration can be very effective as a leadership development tool, a‘Presidents’ Dinner Series’ was created where the governance group presidents (presidents of theEngineering Students’ Society and department students’ societies) were invited to participate in monthlymeetings with a Leadership Coach and the Director of Students. These events

Conference Session

NGSS & Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His M.S. and Ph.D. are in Civil Engineering. Wade has over 15 years of teaching experience primarily focused at the University level but also including 2+ years of teaching in high schools. Dr. Goodridge’s current research interests include spatial thinking, creativity, effective pedagogy/andragogy in engineering education and professional development for 9-12 grade science faculty designated to teach engineering. His research revolves around developing and validating curricular methods to improve en- gineering

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 2: Identity and Sense of Belonging

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Kyle D. Squires, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the US with Figure 1. Outcomes essential to foster select K-12 feeder systems. The pilot Engineering Identity alliance aims to ultimately identify anddevelop effective mechanisms to impact entry and persistence in engineering at scale [8] toexpand the alliance for the region, serving as a model for [the state] and other universitiesnationally. And a key aspect of heightening awareness of such an effort is to disseminateinformation about proposed mechanisms and seek continuous input from a community ofpractice and scholars such as national level conferences.This work in progress paper will report on initial measures implemented to collect data aboutparticipants’ awareness and interest in engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giancarlo D'Orazio, University of the District of Columbia; Jijuan Xu, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

students involved, therover project has been used as a recruitment tool for attracting students to other multidisciplinarydesign projects and the engineering program at large. Harnessing the growing interest in self-driving technology and interplanetary exploration has proven a valuable draw for students topursue a STEM degree. For instance, the rover project was used as a showcase for first yearstudents in their Intro to Engineering course to demonstrate the types of projects available for themto work on in the coming semesters.ConclusionUD C set out to create an autonomous rover suitable for simulated Martian environments inan effort to improve student leadership skills, group collaboration, and obtain hands-onlearning experiences. Based on the

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Alya Abd Aziz, Northeastern University; Evan Alexander, Northeastern University; Laura Brigandi, Northeastern University; Cole Branagan, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

basics of engineering as well as the importance of renewable resources. In addition, thiswork educates students on various skills such as research, persistence, design, construction, andtechnical writing.IntroductionAn innovative teaching approach was developed for the newly designed eight credit hourcornerstone course for the first-year engineering students. This method was very effective andwell-suited to educate students. Rather than just studying for exams to gain good grades, this skill-and knowledge-integrated approaches help highly motivated students to interact with otherstudents and faculties from various institutions and take further strides towards real worldsituations.This paper shares a sample project illustrating a new teaching

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Traditional Coremakers Material Handling Storage for Production Patterns and Core Tooling Reduced Cleaning 3. Reduced Tooling Requirements for Production 4. Traditional Patternmaking Effectively Eliminated 5. Pattern Storage Effectively Eliminated 6. Core Boxes and Traditional Coremaking Reduced 7. More Complex Molds Possible with Reduced Core Requirements 8. More Complex Cores to Reduce the Number and Assembly of Cores 9. Production of Molds and Cores Simultaneously 10. Reduced Core and Scrap Losses from Less Material Handling 11. Reduced Cleaning from Less Flash 12. Small-to-Medium Production Quantities Obtained Rapidly for Small Parts 13. Reduced Scrap from Mold/Core Breakage during Material

Conference Session

Ethical & Industrial Issues in BME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charlotte Erdmann

Session 2209 Using Patents to Identify Emerging Trends in Biomedical Engineering Charlotte A. Erdmann Siegesmund Engineering Library, Purdue UniversityAbstractPatents are a rich source of information for educating students on emerging fields in biomedicalengineering. Since 80% of the information in patents is not published elsewhere, faculty shouldseriously consider including patent instruction in their courses. Patents may be the first and onlyplace that innovations are detailed. Protecting patent rights may preclude presenting

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Misty Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates, Inc.; David Woehr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida

AC 2010-1564: SMARTER TEAMWORK: SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT,ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND REMEDIATION OFTEAMWORKMatthew Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and is the Past President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1996. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Engineering Education Coalition. He studies longitudinal student records in engineering education, team-member effectiveness, and the implementation of high-engagement teaching methods.Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman

Conference Session

Engineers & Engineering Education in Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

S. Birgül Tantekin-Ersolmaz; Gülsün Saglamer; Ekrem Ekinci

centuries, there were two main migrations; from east to west, andwest to east. The first immigrants were the scientists, artists, musicians of the Byzantine Empirewho went to different parts of Europe to be an effective part of the Renaissance and reformation.The second wave of migration was the Jews from Spain who had to leave their country due tomainly religious pressures exerted on them after the wipe-out of Arabs from the IberianPeninsula. On their arrival to Ottoman Empire from Spain in 1492, Jews brought printingmachines with them. Ottoman sultan gave special permission to publish in Hebrew and later in Page 9.549.1Greek, Armenian

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Majumdar; Mehmet Sozen

) Figure 3. Variation of flame temperature with reactant mixture ratioKinetic Energy Effects and Fluid Thermodynamic PropertiesAn enhanced version of the model was developed incorporating the kinetic energy effects intothe energy equation. The density of the combustion products was modeled by Amagat’s modelusing the assumption of ideal gas mixture with six species. The improved module also includedprovisions for having liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen properties at a variety of combustorinlet conditions. For this provision, the thermodynamic properties at the inlet conditions wereevaluated by the use of thermodynamic property program called GASPAK [9]. Subroutines wereadded to evaluate densities and enthalpies from GASPAK. The modified energy

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Amro Taibah; Mohammed Haque

informationpertaining to the significance of that particular component.To a real estate developer, such information would provide valuable insight pertaining toallocation of funds decision-making. Generating higher proceeds from financing and/or fromeventual sale of a property is the main goal of the real estate developer. He or She accomplishesthis by creating a real estate market value far in excess of the real estate development cost.Creating real estate value is the most effective and powerful tool in real estate development usedto maximize returns on real estate investments. It is through the reduction of needed equity,increasing returns from financing, and increasing returns from sales proceeds that higher returnsare generated3.Therefore, understanding

Conference Session

Ethical & Industrial Issues in BME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Zambon; Rachael Shevin; Cynthia Paschal; Stacy Klein-Gardner

foil witha hole in it, on a light source with an effectively very large focal spot leads to penumbrasso large as to dramatically change the apparent intensities of the shadows. Ideally, theexercise described would be much improved by using an even narrower, collimated lightbeam to illuminate only the piece of transparency film. However, doing so increases thecomplexity of the exercise set-up and reduces the number of photons from a simple lightsource such that the exercise can be difficult to complete.The present state of imaging education is rapidly changing given the ease of electronicdistribution of information. For example, excellent on-line biomedical imagingtextbooks16, 17 and tutorials 18, 19 now exist and numerous radiology teaching

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Shawna L. Fletcher; Mary Ann McCartney; Maria A. Reyes; Mary Anderson-Rowland

students that are academically prepared to pursue baccalaureate andgraduate degrees within the CEAS and to create a climate that develops and promotes academicexcellence, technical competence, and marketable skills. In the same year, the CEAS establishedthe Women in Applied Science and Engineering (WISE) Office to aid in the recruitment andretention of women students. This student population with CEAS at 20.5% is the furthest fromparity with the state population (50.5%) and therefore, the need for assistance also continues.The goals of the WISE Program are to create a comprehensive outreach effort for pre-collegegirls and to expand and to improve graduate recruitment and retention programs. Furthermore, itis the goal of both the OMEP and WISE

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Blaisdell; Mona Moore; Marcela Castro; Mary Anderson-Rowland

are then charged with integrating what they learn in the workshopinto their classrooms. The counselors are charged with incorporating engineering information intheir career counseling and developing and implementing an outreach program to encouragestudents to consider engineering. This has the effect of introducing students as young as 12years old to engineering as a career option.The summer workshops include eight hands-on labs on different disciplines of engineering.Arizona State University College of Engineering and Applied Science faculty members presentthe labs. These eight faculty members have committed time and effort into developing andpresenting labs that bring engineering to a pre-college level, and that model gender

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert A. Hall; Mark W. McK. Bannatyne

numbers of thetechnologically disenfranchised? How are we to pursue a course of action that will correct thesocial and cultural misgivings that create the monster before us? Indeed, it is a monster, for itfeeds on the techno-poor. Instead of lifting them to a level of confidence and intellect, it leavesthem in a position of despair and inequality. Disenfranchisement is a monster for it has theability to reproduce itself in greater numbers with every generation, not the generation of people,but the technological offspring’s which have arrived, and continue to arrive in leaps and bounds. No sooner does a new version of a program arrive than a newer release, or improved formatreplaces it.We marvel sometimes at the technical community in which many

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder; Tim Ogino, University of Colorado Boulder; Angelina Ong M.A., J. Sickler Consulting; Jessica Sickler, J. Sickler Consulting

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Angie Ong is an Evaluation and Research Associate at J. Sickler Consulting where she collaborates on evaluation, research, and capacity-building projects in the informal learning sector. She has over 15 years of experience in the audience research field as an independent consultant and museum-based evaluator. Angie has also taught graduate-level courses in Museum Evaluation at the University of Washington and University of Toronto. As an advocate for culturally competent and inclusive research practice, her approach centers on building meaningful and productive relationships among stakeholders and audiences. Angie holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and an Honours Bachelor of

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, active learning techniques like “rubber ducking1 ” problemsaloud and group problem solving can be effective methods in computer science education[9, 10].Live StreamingOnline services like Twitch and YouTube Live often feature content geared toward gaming,entertainment, and socialization. However, smaller creative and educational live streams have aplace within these online services for artists, makers, musicians, and STEM. In particular, Twitchoffers an entire category dedicated to software and game development. Prior research shows thatlive streaming software and game development provides an outlet and opportunity forself-education, accountability, and perceived skill improvement for developers who stream [11].These streamers also acknowledge

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J. Anderson, West Virginia University; Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University; Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Richard Turton, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

/purgesplit, and the reactor inlet temperature. Therefore, it is difficult to illustrate the solution on asingle plot. Figure 5 is a plot of the effect of reactor inlet temperature on the EAOC for differentrecycle fractions (fraction of Stream 8 recycled). The fractional, single-pass conversion is at aconstant value of 0.93, which further investigation would demonstrate is the optimum.Illustration of this three-variable optimum would require either multiple plots or a three-dimensional plot. Figure 5 is illustrative, because the optimum is not an absolute maximum orminimum with temperature. In this problem, since low-pressure steam at 160°C is the heatingutility, 155°C was set as the maximum allowable reactor inlet temperature. Of course, theproblem

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Mark D. Rynders, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, The Behrend College; David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

frequency demodulation. Generally, the study of phaselock loops focuses on their implementation in communication systems using an LM565 chip orequivalent. However, phase lock loops can also be analyzed as a control systems problem. Thispaper presents the theory and analysis of phase lock loops and provides a description forshowing how the frequency signal can lock into the reference signal. Simulation andexperimental results validate the theoretical development, which allows for other instructors ofcontrol systems courses to incorporate a laboratory experiment in phase lock loops.IntroductionThe phase lock loop (PLL) is used extensively in electronic systems. For example, digital signalcontrollers use a PLL with an external oscillator to achieve a

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Christi Luks; Laura Ford

engineering classes. Wehope to catch students in their junior years, before they have decided what college to attend. Thejunior- and senior-level participants will be examined for application to the University of Tulsa,as engineering majors and particularly as chemical engineering majors. The students will also besurveyed for future plans, specifically their chosen universities and majors. The effectiveness ofthe competition as a recruiting tool will be evaluated.IntroductionWe have taken a national collegiate competition offered by a professional society and modified itfor use at the University of Tulsa (TU) as a recruiting tool for chemical engineering. Thenational competition is the Chem-E-Car Competition sponsored by the American Institute

Conference Session

Moral Theories and Engineering Ethics

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Haws

ethics—not interpersonal conduct between two morally equal individuals, but social conduct between theindividuals of inherently unequal groups.Far too often, in our courses on engineering ethics, we discuss engineering professionalism as an Page 7.957.2accomplished fact. Often we trot out the Canon of Ethics, as proof of our collective beneficence, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationand leave it at that. If we limit our discussions to the Canon, then we’re guilty of wasting awonderful

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Kilmer; Carl Erikson Jr

through similar concrete channels. Page 6.1089.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education From outer landscapes, too, they import nutrients in the form of food, use it once, then send it out through pipes as sewage waste.”[4]If local governments can become effective planners and plan implementers concerning ourcities, then the following quotation may indicate one way we can protect our planet and itsnatural resources as well as its inhabitants: “If we

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Yiming (Kevin) Rong

. Portable Intravenous (I.V.) Stand Design Tongji Hospital 3. Automated Packaging Machine Design Zhejiang Factory for Paper Clips2007 in USA 4. Assessment of roll forming practice CIS 5. Work Scheduling of Production St. Gobain 1. Lean Manufacturing Implementation Amphenol TCS2007 in China 2. Chip Recycling of BZZ grinding Processes St. Gobain 3. Signal Characterization of OD grinding St. Gobain 4. Evaluation of Industrial Robots Course WPI CIS

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Yiming Rong

. Portable Intravenous (I.V.) Stand Design Tongji Hospital 3. Automated Packaging Machine Design Zhejiang Factory for Paper Clips2007 in USA 4. Assessment of roll forming practice CIS 5. Work Scheduling of Production St. Gobain 1. Lean Manufacturing Implementation Amphenol TCS2007 in China 2. Chip Recycling of BZZ grinding Processes St. Gobain 3. Signal Characterization of OD grinding St. Gobain 4. Evaluation of Industrial Robots Course WPI CIS

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Yao Agoudavi; Nathan Cyrille; Luis Hernandez; Amber LaGuerre; Zhineng Li; Katherine Vides; Sunil Dehipawala; Andrew Nguyen; Alexei Kisselev; Tak Cheung

11364 Community College, Bayside NY 11364 Abstract—The iron and zinc environments in selected tissue complimentary variables has been a standard topic in signalsamples have been studied with EXAFS at Brookhaven analysis courses where data in large frequency range would beSynchrotron Light Source and the scientific process including needed to investigate small time scale information. Andata analysis has been used to show community college pre- EXAFS scan usually would cover a range of scattered waveengineering students about hand-on experience in student vector (wave vector k ~ 2*pi/wavelength) that corresponds toresearch projects. The EXAFS data collection was done using