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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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Paper ID #30635A Project Based Online Experimentation CourseProf. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests circles thermo-fluids engineering and microfluidic technology. His teaching and research interests span from engineering design to in vitro diagnostics where he uses microfluidic tech- nology to build cost-effective devices for early diagnosis of diseases.Prof. John M Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor John Sullivan joined WPI in 1987. He has had continuous external

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University; Shamika Zyhier, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Paper ID #22090Project-based Learning: Engaging Biomedical Engineering Sophomores Througha Collaborative Vein-finder Device Project with NursingDr. Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University Dr. Rika Wright Carlsen is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Robert Morris University. She also serves as a Coordinator of Outreach for the School of Engineering, Math- ematics and Science. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Bioengineering) from the University of Pittsburgh. She teaches courses

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marc Poynter, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Swapnil Bansode; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #27745Integration of SAE Student Competition with Project CourseMr. Marc Poynter, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Graduate Student at IUPUI.Swapnil BansodeMr. Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate student interested in structural and material science application in the field of mechanical engineeringMr. Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University

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systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce CO2 fingerprint of buildings by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. Pro- fessor Shehadi also has an interest in air pollution reduction and in providing healthier environment by analyzing the various pollutants that are present in outdoor and indoor air. His current research focuses on sustainable and green buildings and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Office Temperature Monitoring SystemAbstractEnergy

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Yu, Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Diane D. DiMassa, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Paper ID #27022Automatic Compartment Temperature Control Project In Electronics Labo-ratoryDr. Wei Yu, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Dr. Wei Yu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He received the Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University in 2010. From 2014 to 2016, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University. From 2010 to 2014, he was a software automation engineer for Teradyne and Shell Techworks, developing intelligent robotic system for semiconductor and energy industries.Prof

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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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Paper ID #25686BYOE: Improving Experience with a Metal Detector Project for Electromag-neticsDr. Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College Dr. Underwood received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (UIUC) in 1989, and has been a faculty member of the engineering Department at Messiah College since 1992. Besides teaching Circuits, Electromagnetics, and Communications Systems, he su- pervises engineering students in the Communications Technology Group on credited work in the Inte- grated Projects Curriculum (IPC) of the Engineering Department, and those who participate voluntarily

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University; Hamed Samandari, Miami University

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Paper ID #27285Implementing Agile Methodologies in a Project-Based Learning LaboratoryDr. Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University Dr. Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh is the James R. Myers Endowed Assistant Professor at the department of Engineering Technology at Miami University and the director of ”Aerodynamics and Fluid-Structure Interactions” research laboratory. She was a postdoctoral research associate and a lecturer at the depart- ment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass). She received her PhD from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and master’s and bachelor’s

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gavin Garrett Tipker, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #27759Integration of 3-D Printed Drone Project in General Engineering CurriculumGavin Garrett Tipker, Indiana University Purdue University, IndianapolisMr. Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has taught at several other colleges. He has conducted research related to Arctic Electric Vehicles and 3D printed plastics and metals. He participated and advised several student academic competition teams for several years. His team won 1st place

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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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Lili Ma, New York City College of Technology; José M. Reyes Álamo, New York City College of Technology; Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology

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the City University of New York in 2009. Currently she is a professor in the Department of Computer Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology. Her primary area of interest includes engineer- ing education, formal methods for modeling real-time systems, digital design, Agile testing, embedded systems, and network protocols. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessment of Creative Thinking in an Introduction Robotic Course using Final ProjectAbstractThis study describes development of an assignment (the final project) used for assessment of creativethinking in an undergraduate robotic course. Robotics inherently demands

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, KSEF and LMC. He is currently serving as an editor of Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Future Laboratory: Leveraging Consumer Imaging Devices for Student Projects and Sustainable, Accessible STEM EducationIntroductionIndustry, healthcare and STEM education have often relegated chemical analysis, surfacecharacterization, bioassays, and measurements that require special types of

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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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Paper ID #21075A Hands-on Project for Avionics Systems Course in Aviation EngineeringTechnology ProgramDr. Chenyu Huang, Purdue University Chenyu Huang is currently a Post-doc Researcher in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technol- ogy at Purdue University with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Masters’ Degrees in Air Traffic Planning and Management, and Aerospace and Aviation Management, Ph.D. degree focused on Aviation Data Analytics, Avionics, and Aviation Safety Support Systems from Purdue University. Chenyu is an FAA

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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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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Conference Session

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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makes, without argument,conceptual designs using paper and pencil, computer modeling, and implementation of the designsin the physical world essential elements of learning. It is not surprising that KLC has been appliedin civil engineering [3-5], mechanical engineering [5], chemical engineering [3, 4, 6], aeronauticalengineering [5], industrial engineering [7], and manufacturing engineering [3, 4, 8].This work addresses a small laboratory project. Project based learning (PBL), as a part ofexperiential learning, is also well-researched [10-12]. In addition, since students work in pairs, PLis implemented. PL methods are well described and justified in education and psychology literature[13-17]. In engineering education, PL is applied in

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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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Paper ID #33012Work in Progress: Assessment of Automation Labs to Facilitate ContinuousImprovementMr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer/Solution Architect, and three years at Ivy Tech Community College as an Instructor/Program Chair of Pre-Engineering. Since

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University; Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #22588Designing a Sustainable Large-scale Project-based Learning (PBL) Experi-ence for Juniors in Electrical and Computer EngineeringProf. Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University Stephen M. Schultz has received B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, in 1992 and 1994, respectively. He received a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in 1999. He worked at Raytheon Missile Systems from 1999-2001. He has taught at Brigham Young University since 2002 and is currently a Full Professor. He has authored or coauthored over

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

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Fall and Spring semestersince Fall of 2016 and 2017, respectively. These two courses have been revised for moreconcentration on an ARM architecture and its applications to equip students to create variousARM applications. The microcontroller architecture course covers Verilog HDL, MIPSarchitecture, and ARM architecture. Next, students take the following embedded system softwarecourse. In this course, a MSP430 architecture is covered, and the ARM Cortex M4F processorand its high level C programming techniques using Tivaware and TI RTOS (Real-time OperatingSystem) are covered. For the term project, students have a chance to build their own embeddedsystem applications using an ARM Cortex M4F processor or MSP430x5 series microcontrollers.In order

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Darius Fieschko, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

logic elements.While many engineering programs have already implemented PLC courses in their curricula,instruction remains lacking in many others. Since engineering students with some PLC trainingmay have better career opportunities than those who do not, this may represent an area forimprovement for some programs.Introduction to Projects and Tools is a freshman level course offered to electrical engineeringstudents at [XXX University]. This one-credit laboratory course serves to provide students withhands-on experience with a variety of projects such as the implementation of 555 timers, basiclogic circuits, and measurements of electrical quantities.A two-week PLC module was developed and implemented in the Introduction to Projects andTools

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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advanced, the field of mechatronics has expandedto include mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, and controls engineering.This multidisciplinary nature of mechatronics makes it an ideal basis from which to constructnew capabilities and knowledge. Within the mechatronics course at The Citadel, manymechanical engineering students comprehend some basics of the mechatronic disciplines, butnow must integrate these areas while implementing new devices for the labs. The suggestedapproach in the mechatronics course is a progressive project that builds on the previous iteration.Students can choose their own mechatronics application project. This paper briefly describesseveral hands-on labs that progress in difficulty. Students are

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Andres Aguirre Jr.; Kali Johnson, Sam Houston State University

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object that is within a certain proximity through the use of the haptic motor. Thisprocess needs the reverse operation of analog-to-digital conversion. The vibration pulses vary as signaled bythe duration that is detected by the two ultrasonic sensors on the front of the glove and the calculated distancein the program. With the use of a display or serial monitor in Arduino IDE itself, the calculated distances andcorresponding vibration lengths sent to the haptic motor can be observed. The current prototype is activatedwhen the hand is extended forward and deactivated by use of a tilt switch when the hands are down. At itscurrent state, this project has earned strong attraction from attendees in various recruiting events regardlessof age, sector

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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. Cali - Colombia AbstractThis work presents a description of activities and results achieved from the implementation of a"hands-on" training program in the field of manufacturing of fiber reinforced composite materialsfor aerospace applications within the framework of the Fulbright Specialist program. The hostinstitution for the program was the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia and the Specialistwas Dr. Ronald Sterkenburg from Purdue University. The implemented process to fulfill thedefined objectives is shown as well as some of the work developed after the specialist visit,which is related to what was called project AVE. Finally, some general conclusions were drawnalong with the lessons learned

Conference Session

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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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

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professional activity. In line with this, prompting students to reflect ontheir problem solving is a means of scaffolding them to solve complex problems. In the presentwork, we continue our ongoing study of scaffolding students in completing open-endedbioengineering laboratory projects, but with a focus on students’ reflections on the experiencesgained during the scaffolding. These open-ended projects involved conducting virtualexperiments using MATLAB to analyze unknown systems using time and frequency-domainanalysis techniques. The systems were both biological (e.g., human balance simulation) as wellas non-biological. Students’ experiences included decomposition of the problem, in-class activelearning with instructor guidance and interaction

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; James M. Thom, Purdue University

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) increase student feedback opportunities. By making changesto the course lecture and lab sections there was a significant improvement in the students’perceptions of the course.Powerplant Systems CourseThis 300-level course was an aircraft powerplant system lecture and laboratory course containingtheory, applications, and hands-on projects. This course was part of a Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) Title 14 CFR Part 147 certificated program, leading to the students beingqualified to test for the Airframe & Powerplant certificate. In the fall of 2016, the course had thefollowing published objectives from the Federal Aviation Administration: 1) “Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to evaluate the condition of

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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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at 3-4 students per group. Topics covered in the lab include digitalfiltering, time domain and frequency domain characterization of first order and second ordersystems, feedback control of first and second order systems, steady state errors, control systemdesign using root-locus and performance of PID controllers. A final project, which used theequipment, was undertaken by the students during the semester.A survey was conducted at the end of the semester to obtain students’ feedback about how theequipment affected their learning of concepts in the course. The survey results showed that theequipment had positive impact on student learning. Based on the student performance in thefinal exam, and comparing it to the student performance last year

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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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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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the way that goals are established andaddressed. Feisel and Rosa [12] identify a fundamental problem in that there appears to be nooverall agreement on the goals of engineering lab courses (p. 6), and they note that statedobjectives do not clearly translate into actions that can be taken and assessed in a class. Theirdiscussion also points out that the introduction of increasingly powerful computers andincreasingly complex lab equipment has introduced distractions, with the risk that projectinstructions and student attention may come to be dominated by the instrumentation rather thanby the system under study. Ernst’s classic article [1] speaks to a similar concern with projectgoals, pointing out that many instructional lab projects are

Conference Session

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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, Numerical Computation flowrate, and acceleration. In addition, the (12-unit) for Mechanical course emphasizes on the principles of Engineers, and Physics II transduction, measurement circuitry, MEMS sensors, Fourier transforms, function fitting, uncertainty analysis, probability density functions and statistics, computer-aided experimentation, and technical reporting. The course features a term-long project of student’s choice. http://web.mit.edu/2.671/www/ Lehigh Mechanical Engineering Lab. I: This class

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jacob Robert Huene, Oral Roberts University; Michael Stephen Huene, Oral Roberts University; Esther Marie Spear, Oral Roberts University; Ezra Whitman Walblay, Oral Roberts University; Harley Craig, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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drastically affect filtration speed. Considering a model with a larger height could help tooptimize the filtration process and improve efficiency of the system. A taller frustum with amore gradual taper and a smaller radius may also result in improved hydraulic head which inturn can lead to improved flow rates.Student InvolvementBeginning in the undergraduate Fluid Mechanics course, the five students dedicated to work onthis project have gained new and improved skills for designing and analysing an experimentwith CWFs. The prerequisites courses needed for Fluid Mechanics included: Calculus 1,Calculus 2, Physics 1, Heat and Thermodynamics, and Applied Thermodynamics. Some of theskills acquired include 3D modeling and simulations through ANSYS Fluent

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian M. Wood, Keysight Technologies; Alexander O. Ganago, University of Michigan

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should we learn about “X”? Insteadof traditional preaching that “X” would probably be useful in your profession, the answerbecomes: “Because it helps you do cool things with Arduino this week.”In the context of Engineering Education, at any level from high school to college, for ElectricalEngineering (EE) and non-EE majors alike, “X” may be any of the following: Sensors andcalibration; Ohm’s law and voltage division; Current and power; Sine and square waves;Transient responses; Analog and digital signals; Sampling rate, bits, and accuracy; Controltheory; Programming; Protocols for wireless communication; Test/measurement procedures;How motors work, etc.Use of Arduino-based projects as motivators for learning is beneficial to both the student and

Conference Session

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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surveys fromgraduating seniors and alumni to focus on hands-on experience in the undergraduate program. Alongwith that, there has also been a focus on participating in competitions such as Shell-Eco Marathon byseniors for their capstone project. An opportunity arose to address both these issues by building anengine/chassis dynamometer.A funding request has been granted by a robotics company paving the way for design and build of anengine/chassis dynamometer. The dynamometer, in its first iteration, cost about $10,000 but a reviseddesign costs under $8,000. The dynamometer has been designed for Shell Eco Marathon competitionbut has found its uses in multiple projects over the past year, including a summer toboggan redesign fora local state park