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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Vincent Bartolomeo, The Cooper Union; Amanda Lombardo, The Cooper Union; Michael Colella, The Cooper Union; George J. Delagrammatikas, The Cooper Union

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extracurricular learning opportunities and hands-on supplements to traditional courseinstruction. The following paper describes the integration of a Formula SAE (FSAE) teamproject into a junior-level mechanical engineering experimentation course; it represents one ofnine projects in this course.The first half of the course is divided into modules that, for all students, progressively address: 1)the measurement chain and laboratory best practices using pre-existing experiments, 2) sensordesign, selection, and calibration, 3) statistical data analysis and uncertainty limits, and 4)technical communication skills. The second half tasks student teams to propose, design, build,and carry out an original experiment to an engineering problem they perceive can

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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final delivery of the project is a working prototype and a report thatdelineates the task of the prototype, theoretical information that pertains to the design, materialsand methods, results and conclusion on the project.INTRODUCTIONIncreasingly our appliances, machines and even the clothes we wear are equipped with sensors.As educators, we need to educate our emerging workforce to design, fabricate and maintain thesenew “smart” appliances. Through the maker movement [1] many high school students arefamiliar with smart technology equipment before arriving on our campuses and our challenge isto engage them in developing a more rigorous engineering approach to the design, testing anddeployment of sensor systems. In response to this challenge we

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

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the remotely-accessibleinfrastructure to create an on-line lab. Figure 1 shows a simple 3D rendering of a laboratorysetup that could support an undergraduate course in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or heattransfer. The working fluid in the system is water and students observe the fluid’s behavior bycontrolling and measuring various physical properties. The rightmost water bin contains aheating element. The leftmost bin does not and is of a different volume than the first. A pumpcirculates the water through the system while transducers measure flow rate and pressure.Thermocouples record the temperature in various locations throughout the system. Severalinexpensive Sony Playstation 3 Eye cameras are affixed to the aluminum frame of the rig

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kip D. Coonley, Duke University; Gautam Sai Chebrolu, Duke University

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which this upgrade was implemented is required of all engineering majors and providesa foundation in the mathematical modeling and analysis of signals and of linear time-invariantsystems. The laboratory component of the course utilizes applications of signal processing tomotivate the breadth of the field which includes filters, AM modulation, and Nyquist samplingtheory. The MATLAB R Audio System ToolboxTM implemented in this study replaces both theTMS320C6713 DSK (225 MHz) development board and the more recently examinedBeagleboard-xM (1 GHz) board. Comparisons are made between these three platforms.This study was carried out by assessing both student and instructor observations and laboratorycompletion time using the Audio System Toolbox

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego; Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego

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in the Introductory Electrical Circuits Laboratory Shaghayegh Abbasi1,*, Ernest M. Kim1, and Thomas F. Schubert1 1 Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego, San Diego, CAAbstract were then compared to the results of a MultiSim Monte Carlo circuit simulation.It is a challenge at times to include probabilityand statistics in electrical engineering courses. This paper presents the laboratory experimentIn this student experience, experimental data and procedure, results of student experiments,was compared to

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pavan K. Karra, Trine University

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and software,functionality of hardware such as absolute encoders and DC motors, implementation of feedbackcontrol, implementation of PID control, and finally to avoid student dissatisfaction due toinsufficient number of modules.Modules like the proposed one have been used in courses like SDC. Ryan Krauss and ChadVanderRoest[1] have designed a 3D printed balancing robot but it was published after our effortstarted, besides, the fact that our students lack the Microcontrollers background required alsomakes the module proposed in the paper[1] less than ideal.The module proposed in the paper is like the one proposed by Rebecca Reck [2], but slightlymore robust to make sure the module runs robustly for the whole semester without sufferingfrom

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chenyu Huang, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Eismin, Purdue University

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, speed,altitude, and other data from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and broadcasts thatinformation to ground stations and nearby aircraft, as shown in Figure 1 [1]. Figure 1. Overview of the ADS-B Structure, adapted from [1]ADS-B has two types of broadcast functions: ADS-B In and ADS-B Out. ADS-B Outperiodically broadcasts structured, encoded messages containing flight information; ADS-B Inreceives and decodes the messages broadcasted by ADS-B Out. Theoretically, ADS-B In capableground stations and aircraft are able to receive the aircraft information broadcasted by all otherADS-B Out capable aircraft within the maximum range of the ADS-B Out signal, whilecommunication satellites could provide a solution to extend the

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene L. Harding, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Megan Prygoski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Burns, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Brian Jeffrey Carmichael, Security Automation Systems; Matthew S. Engstrom, Purdue University

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impractical for many engineeringand engineering technology programs. This paper proposes a portable engine-dynamometer testcell using a one-cylinder all-terrain vehicle (ATV) engine driving a set of high-currentalternators. Engine loading is to be accomplished with a set of electric resistance heaters and apower switching array.Although associated with a large university, this project is being undertaken by a satellitecampus with limited space and financial resources. The plan is to implement the Engine-DynoProject in phases over a period of years using primarily undergraduate students working ondirected projects. The planned phases at this time are as follows: 1. Build a sturdy but portable cart to hold the engine, load cell, accessories, and

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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-varying inductionremain vague to inexperienced students without visual illustrations [1] and tangible examples ofthe role they play in modern technology. Students at this stage need and expect to be motivatedby a more active and applied approach to EMAG than has been traditionally offered [2]-[4]. Atypical EMAG text emphasizes the mathematical theory of Maxwell’s equations for solvingproblems [5], [6]. While the mathematical approach excels in expressing relationships of EMAGconcisely, and lends tools for effective problem solving, treating the subject solely in this waycan leave the practical application context of problems unclear to students. Showing graphicimages and videos at the beginning of a class period helps students see the “bigger

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Phillip Curtsmith, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nikolai Vaycheslav Gabardi; Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Kamren S. Donovan

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concept of buckling to civil engineering students.Introduction One of the most critical modes of failure in columns is buckling. When a long column issubjected to compressive force, the member might deflect perpendicular to the direction of theforce. Excessive deflection due to axial force might result to failure of the column. This mode offailure is known as buckling. When a member fails due to buckling, although the member isunder compressive force, but the failure is not due to lack of compressive strength of thematerial. Mainly, columns are designed for the buckling capacity. Figure 1 presents a concretecolumn experiencing buckling under compressive force. Figure 1: Buckling failure of a member under compression force [1

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University

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concepts throughout theircollege career. Indeed, as their studies delve deeper into upper division courses, matters evolvefrom conceptually straightforward (i.e., statics) to more sophisticated (deformable) andpotentially abstract (thermodynamics). Challenges can arise correcting mistaken preconceptions,and linking perceptually-abstract mathematical formulas to real-world examples. Indeed, studies[1], [2] show that students value real life applications of the material covered, and that suchapplications contribute to a deep conceptual knowledge.Western Kentucky University offers programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering,presented with a focus on project-based learning. The institution further maintain activerelationships with the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David MacNair, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey A. Donnell, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Interactive Internal Combustion Engine Lab ProjectIntroductionLaboratory courses are an important part of undergraduate engineering programs. They arespecified in ABET’s list of student outcomes, they provide concrete experiences to reinforcelessons taught in lecture classes, and they give students some of the relatively few hands-onexperiences available in traditional engineering programs. However, while specific problemshave been difficult to identify, laboratory courses have for many years been a source ofdiscomfort and concern among engineering faculty. In 1983, Ernst outlined problems of focusand staffing that we still confront today [1]; Edward’s survey makes it clear that these concernshad not gone away by 2002 [2], as

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emine Celik Foust, York College of Pennsylvania

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,instrumentation and data analysis. While in the laboratory, students apply the knowledge learnedthrough hands-on activities. The number of credits dedicated to this class varies from institutionto institution from one credit to four credits. Review of instrumentation and measurements classesat various schools are shown in Table 1.It is indicated by ABET in the document called Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,2016 – 2017 that ABET student outcome (b) is an ability to design and conduct experiments, aswell as to analyze and interpret data. Thus, main goals of instrumentation class are to introducestudents to fundamental instrumentation and measurement systems necessary to design andconduct experiments, and teach them how to analyze and

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pavan Karra, Trine University; Olli Jansson, Trine University

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year 2016-2017. During the ASEEconference 2018 in Salt Lake City, one of the authors attended a presentation [1], which inspired theauthor to publish the functional design achieved at Trine university. The authors also investigated anEngine dynamometer design [2] (published in 2002) which lacked focus on powertrain, which was pricedat around $3000 (in 2002 dollars). Another paper published in 2003 [3] also focused on enginedynamometer but the cost was not provided.Description of Design:The design of the dynamometer can be broken down into the following significant components: 1. An absorbing (inverter-duty) AC motor 2. A VFD to regulate energy flow 3. A resistor to dissipate energy (as heat) from engine, when it exceeds AC motor’s

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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parts of learning [1]. This work is basedin part on Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle [2] learning theory which states that learners learnbest, regardless of their preferred learning style, when they follow a certain process (cycle/spiral)consisting of four steps: experiencing, watching, thinking/modeling, and applying/doing. Thus,design on paper, computer modeling, and implementing the designs in the physical world arecrucial parts of learning. Kolb’s learning cycle has been applied in engineering education in manyundergraduate engineering curricula such as civil engineering [3-5], mechanical engineering [5],chemical engineering [3, 4, 6], aeronautical engineering [5], industrial engineering [7], andmanufacturing engineering [3, 4, 8

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Lijun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Dongxiao Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology ; Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Zhonglian Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Hai Lin, Beijing Institute of Technology

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pedagogy for organizing theinstruction. Specifically, the semester-long project was divided into several problems.Students ultimately completed the project step by step in the process of solving theseproblems.Following the backward design process [1], the authors refined 5 learning outcomes fromABET criteria firstly and then designed a comprehensive assessment plan including directassessment and indirect assessment corresponding to each learning outcome. Lastly, theauthors designed instructional activities in class and after class assignments based on thelearning outcomes and assessment plan.The course’s signature characters include problem-based learning, driven by hands-onproblem solving and just-in-time scaffolding lectures, and portfolio-based

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh; Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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-learning experience, let alone the experience of having laboratory sessions attheir homes. In this article, the experience of two lab instructors with transforming four lab coursesto remote format is presented. The specifics of the labs’ setup procedures are discussed, along withthe pros and cons of the applied methods. A survey-based study is included to reveal the students’opinions about the remote labs, and their suggestions for improving the process. The viability ofremote labs replacing traditional in-person labs will be debated.1. IntroductionAs all schools around the world reverted to remote learning early in 2020, most STEM programshave suffered greatly. These programs flourish, and are made distinct, by the ability to conductlaboratory

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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discuss how the course design fostered team development in the hybrid learning envi-ronment. Metrics from each mode of delivery: in-person and remote, are assessed. These willinclude performance on individual and team assignments, and team member peer evaluations viaComprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) evaluations.IntroductionLab experiences are an essential part of any engineering curriculum. Expected outcomes for theseexperiences are clearly communicated through ABET Crtierion 3, Outcome 6, which states thatprogram graduates should have “an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.[1].” Beyond skillin experimentation, however

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Assessment in Laboratory and Project-based Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Maria Javaid, Indiana State University

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learning.KeywordsLaboratory, assessment, practical skills, pedagogical innovation.IntroductionLearning through laboratory experiments has always been considered an essential part ofundergraduate engineering education. Laboratories help students conceptually understandtheoretical concepts and learn social skills of working in groups. Laboratories also help studentslearn important practical skills required for their profession. Particularly, laboratories ofintroductory courses teach such practical technical skills [1],[2].Laboratory performance evaluation often counts towards a portion of overall grade for theassociated course. For introductory engineering courses, this evaluation completely relies onsuccessful completion and proper reporting of results for individual

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Erin A. Henslee, Wake Forest University; Kyle Luthy; William N. Crowe; Lindsey J. Gray, Wake Forest University

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. Thisdata suggests that topics students spent more hands-on time with resulted in better performance.IntroductionAccording to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average person has 10 jobs by the age of 40[1]. This can be seen in Engineering and also reflected in what Engineering graduates are doingfive and ten years post degree[2], [3] . Further, nearly 25% of the Best Performing CEOs startedwith a B.S. in Engineering [4]. Industry continues to ask for more well-rounded competencies ofnew Engineers. The T-shaped engineer combines a depth of engineering technical knowledgewith broad knowledge across domains such as business, communications, entrepreneurship, andethics [2], [5]. Fostering 21st century skills ensures Engineers are equipped to

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sergio Arturo Esteban, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hector Damian Lopez Jr, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Patrick Mannion, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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printedparts for which the design files are publicly available (see Concluding Remarks). The total costfor this kit is less than $100 USD retail. Data acquisition and hardware interfacing are conductedthrough industry-standard computational packages like MATLAB/Simulink, LabView, orArduino IDE and the system allows for sufficiently fast sample rates (350Hz - 450Hz) with noproprietary software or plugins. This paper describes the design and educational outcomes of asub-$100 take-home 2nd-order mechatronics kit designed to match the learning objectivesafforded by a traditional laboratory experiment.Dynamic SystemsExperimental platforms such as Educational Control Products (ECP’s) torsional 1 and rectilinearplants 2 (Fig. 1) are examples of traditional

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Assessment in Laboratory and Project-based Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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implementation, and students’online educational experiences. Also, the results of a questionnaire having four quantitativequestions, lab reports having two open-ended questions, and students’ tests performances aredescribed and analyzed, all comparing the f2f to online PL and PL + PPPL methods.Previous Work Modern educational thought has recognized early that practical laboratory experiences andprojects are important parts of learning [1]. This work is inspired by Kolb’s Experiential LearningCycle (KLC) [2] where Kolb claims that learners learn best (fully disregarding his previous modelof Preferred Learning Styles) when they follow a cyclical process consisting of four steps:experiencing, watching, thinking/modeling, and applying/doing. This

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Ardeshir Raihanian Mashhadi, University at Buffalo; Tracy L. Mallette, University of New Mexico; Andrew P. Shreve, University of New Mexico

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[1]. Because design problems arenot linear like more canonical problems, design problems must be framed and reframed by thedesigner throughout the process to achieve success. Problem framing is endemic to design [2]and involves both understanding and defining the scope of the problem. The process of problemframing is consequential not only for the problem itself (effecting the resulting design bydeciding what is important or must be focused on) but for the designer personally, as thedesigner learns and interprets information based on their experience [3]. Thus problem framingincludes agency, or the ability and empowerment to make decisions.The ability to make decisions within a problem is bounded by the opportunity structure [4],which

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Maria Javaid, Indiana State University; Edie L. Wittenmyer, Indiana State University; Oscar Henriquez, Indiana State University; Larry D. Pritchett, Indiana State University

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laboratory sessions [1]-[3].A pandemic is defined as an epidemic of infectious disease that has spread across manycountries. COVID-19 was declared by World Health Organization (WHO) as a pandemic onMarch 11th. 2020 [4]. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has globally affected all activities whichrequire social interaction. University experience is one of these affected areas and educatorsworld-wide are devising innovative ways to minimize the impact of the pandemic on studentlearning [5]. The most popular approach is to move instruction online. Online instruction is goodfor teaching theoretical knowledge [6]. However, laboratories require hands-on execution ofexperiments. Simulations can replace the hands-on experiments to a limited extend. Moreover

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Nic Herndon; Melinda T. Doty, East Carolina University

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the CET does offer some degree programs fully online, most degree programsare offered face-to-face. Prior to the pandemic, few faculty in the college had experience teachingonline. The college offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs with a strong value placedon undergraduate teaching with close faculty-student interaction and strong student-studentcollaboration.The Spring 2020 Semester-The Initial Pivot:East Carolina University was on spring break when the coronavirus pandemic escalated to the point thatuniversity officials decided to pivot all undergraduate instruction online. Just as hundreds of othercolleges and universities had to do in March of 2020 [1], East Carolina University faculty were forced toconvert all courses

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Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Eric Shaffer, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Cynthia Marie D'Angelo, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Daniel Cermak, Illinois Informatics; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ; Mei-Yun Lin, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Hsinju Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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gain when the VR technology is employed.IntroductionConcepts in electricity and magnetism (E&M) are notoriously challenging for students to learn 1 ,due to the difficulty in grasping abstract concepts such as the electric force as an invisible forcethat is acting at a distance, or how electromagnetic radiation is permeating and propagating inphysical space. The sources of these difficulties are a lack of intuitive familiarity with thephenomena, physical principles and mathematical relations, and the three-dimensional (3D)nature of the concepts that do not translate well to two-dimensional platforms. Building physicalintuition to manipulate these abstractions requires means to visualize electromagnetism conceptsin a three-dimensional space

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Assessment in Laboratory and Project-based Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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SCADA Systems Design, whichrequired several labs to be modified or replaced with new ones. Surveys administered to thestudents and lab scores were used to assess the effectiveness of the equipment and the labs [1],[2]. The objectives of the labs formed the basis of the survey questions. The survey results areused to identify areas of improvement.CourseENGR 382 SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems Design is an upper-division course taught to students in the Engineering Department as an elective or requiredcourse, depending upon the program. The following are the course learning outcomes: 1. Understand common Industrial Automation concepts, methods, and control algorithms. 2. Understand sensors and

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Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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laboratories. Theseinclude: teaching proper use of sensors; comparing theoretical models with physical reality;allowing students practice in experimental design; practicing data analysis and interpretation;designing within constraints or to specifications; learning from mistakes; demonstratingcreativity and problem solving; choosing appropriate engineering tools for a problem; operatingsafely in the laboratory; presenting laboratory results orally and in writing; demonstrating theability to work in teams, presenting data honestly and objectively; and engaging their own sensesin observing and solving real-world problems [1]. Some of these objectives can be met equallywell in a virtual or remote setting as they can in a physical lab. Theoretical

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Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nathan L. Anderson, California State University, Chico; Tiffani Anderson, California State University, Chico

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disciplines are discussed andanalyzed for their effectiveness. This effectiveness is based on student feedback from end-semestersurveys, student evaluations of teaching as well as one-on-one student engagement during thesemester. Specific questions students are asked relate to the use of audio/video conferencingsoftware, pre-recorded videos, simulation/data-analysis software, group versus individualassignments/discussion, and synchronous versus asynchronous content delivery.Introduction The declaration of COVID-19 as a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organizationin March 2020 had an unprecedented impact on the daily lives of citizens across the globe [1].With social distancing a major recommendation of health officials to combat the

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Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Valerie B. Smedile Rifkin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, online education effectively competeswith residential programs. For many disciplines, the interaction among students required fordiscussion or peer review of written work can be handled in courses through discussion boards,chat sessions, team conferences, and written assignments. Furthermore, for some courses,simulations and case studies can replace active learning sessions.[1] However, even with theadvances in online education, the challenges of most laboratory courses required on-sitelaboratory experiences because of the need for physical hardware and resources. Some of themost affected disciplines include engineering, the physical sciences and health sciences.[2][3][4] The 2020 pandemic created immediate and focused challenges that