Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 12

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander M. Wyglinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Travis Fredrick Collins, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robin Getz, Analog Devices

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #18912Sample-Based Understanding of Wireless Transceivers and Digital Transmis-sion Via Software-Defined RadioProf. Alexander M. Wyglinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alexander M. Wyglinski is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and an Asso- ciate Professor of Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), as well as Director of the Wireless Innovation Laboratory (WI Lab). He received his Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 2005, his M.S. degree from Queens University at Kingston in 2000, and his B.Eng. degree from McGill University in 1999, all in electrical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts Lowell department of Mechanical Engineering; Christopher J Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Joe Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

product development cycle. Students and practitioners that possess adeeper appreciation of the manufacturing process can often design parts that consider the capa-bility of the manufacturing method. In many schools, colleges and universities the availability ofpractical, hands-on interaction with computer numerical controlled machines (CNC machines) islimited due to the expense and operational complexity of these machines. Many of the higher endCNC machines are reserved for expert machinists. As a result, students do not experience mod-ern manufacturing beyond the “black-box” interactions with a machinist. The goal of this paperis to present the implementation of a CNC laboratory comprising inexpensive, hobbyist CNCmachines.This paper presents

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Biomedical

allow students to practice their creativityor develop critical thinking skills5,6,7. Inquiry-based learning in a laboratory environmentdevelops creativity and critical thinking skills8,9. Peer-teaching has also been shown to increasestudent learning in a laboratory environment3. This study looks at how inquiry-based learningfollowed by peer-teaching affects student attitudes toward the subject matter and their overalllearning experience.MethodsTable 1. The five different measurement techniques utilized to complete instructor providedobjectives. Technique Instructor Provided Objectives  Collect signal using National Instruments myDAQ and homemade Electromyography amplifiers (EMG

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tooran Emami Ph. D., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Ocean and Marine

filter design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Apply Second Order System Identifications Tooran Emami The United States Coast Guard AcademyAbstractThis paper presents a 2nd order system identification of a linear time invariant system in anundergraduate junior level control systems laboratory. In this laboratory students identify asystem transfer function from the parameters of cascade Resistor-Inductor-Capacitor (RLC)circuit by computer programming and analyze the output response. Electrical Engineeringstudents use MATLAB software to determine the relationship between the standard 2nd ordersystem transfer function with the

Collection

2019 ERC

Authors

Ralph A. Anthenien

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASEU.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIESDEVELOPMENT COMMAND –ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY The U.S. Army Research Office: What we do and how to interact with us Dr. Ralph A. Anthenien Jr. Director (A), Engineering Sciences Distribution A CCDC ARL - Army Research Office12 Mar 2019 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE ARL Organizational Structure

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

. Page 13.1344.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using LEGO to Teach and Learn Micromanufacturing and Industrial AutomationAbstractThis paper describes the design and evaluation of two laboratory experiments that introduceLEGO® Digital Designer and MINDSTROMS® Education systems as meaningful means toreinforce concepts of micromanufacturing and industrial automation to engineeringundergraduate students. The proposed laboratory experiments aim to complement the classroomlectures and to increase students’ conceptual understanding and learning motivation. The firstlaboratory experiment introduces the LEGO Digital Designer as a 3D design program to betterunderstand the micromanufacturing process

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

additional laboratory science courses and mathematicscourses through calculus, as well as traditional engineering science courses such asthermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The four Motrosports Engineering minor courses are usedas major courses in the curriculum. The Old Dominion University courses will be offered inMartinsville both live and through ODU’s TELETECHNET satellite television distance learningsystem. Laboratories for the Motorsports Technology courses will be uniquely situated at theVirginia International Speedway in Martinsville and at the NASA Langley Windtunnel facility(operated by ODU), in Hampton, Virginia. Plans are to initiate the program in the Fall 2007, asfunding becomes available. This paper will describe the detailed

Conference Session

Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Hsiao

Session 3264 Using Everyday Materials to Examine Characteristic Mechanical Properties of Metals, Polymers, and Ceramics Amy C. Hsiao Union CollegeIntroductionThis paper will describe an active laboratory exercise designed to introduce key mechanicalproperties of metals, polymers, and ceramics. The materials investigated are common andeveryday in the sense that they can be found in the desk, classroom, or refrigerator of a student,i.e., in his or her life. The exercise is presented as a “real-world” project, in which the studentsare newly

Conference Session

Trends in Nuclear Education--I

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Jackson; Larry Miller; J Hines; Harold Dodds; Dr. Ronald E. Pevey; Dr. Lawrence W. Townsend; Belle Upadhyaya

usually accompanied byPowerPoint slides, video files, and video streaming of windows applications such as MATLABor FORTRAN demonstrations. The synchronous classes are recorded and availableasynchronously to accommodate students who must occasionally miss class. In addition to theon-line lecture classes, some laboratories are also delivered on-line.1.0 INTRODUCTION:The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) lists nineteen universities thatprovide accredited B.S. degrees in Nuclear Engineering (NE), while the American NuclearSociety lists thirty-one universities with NE programs. The probability that a workingprofessional is located geographically near one of these programs is quite small. In addition,traditional university

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

W.D. Jemison; W. R. Haller; W. A. Hornfeck

experience with this printed circuitboard milling machine. Specifically, the paper will describe how the machine is beingused in a number of courses ranging from our first-year Introduction to Engineeringcourse, through sophomore and junior year laboratory projects, to our capstone seniordesign course. The integrated design process used by our students to design printedcircuit boards will be described and several representative designs will be discussed todemonstrate the level of design complexity that can be achieved using this technology.Finally, some initial assessment data regarding student reaction to the PCB millingmachine is provided.I. IntroductionVirtually all fundamental phenomena associated with the Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Szaroletta; Lloyd Ewing; Nancy L. Denton

Session 2168 Analog to Digital Mechanics Lab Conversion: Lessons Learned Nancy Denton, Bill Szaroletta, Lloyd Ewing Purdue UniversityAbstractTo upgrade the laboratory supporting an introductory sophomore-level strength of materials courseto reflect current industry practice and address student requests, the authors have begun convertingthe current experiments from analog instrumentation with hand-recorded data to NationalInstruments LabVIEW based testing. This paper reviews the challenges encountered during theconversion of one experiment; a three-point beam bending experiment

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary A. Ybarra

Session 2526 Introduction to Wireless Control and Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW Gary A. Ybarra gary@ee.duke.edu Duke University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Durham, NC I. Introduction The initial objective of the laboratory is for students to learn to use properly the HewlettPackard (HP) digital instruments at their lab bench and the correct method of measuringphysical quantities with each instrument. The four HP digital instruments used in the labare:(1) HP E3611A DC

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarik Eltaeib, Farmingdale State College ; M. Nazrul Islam, State University of New York; Qinghai Gao

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

security education encounters a notable obstacle: the issue of deliveringpractical experience owing to the absence of physical closeness.In the field of IT security education, online laboratory settings and practical exercises are not onlyadvantageous, but also vital[8]. These tools enable students to use theoretical knowledge in practicalsituations, fostering the acquisition of essential skills necessary for their professional advancement andexpertise in the respective subject[9]. Regrettably, the traditional arrangement of computer labs in ITsecurity education is burdened with constraints, notably regarding lack of mobility and the exorbitantexpenses linked to their establishment and upkeep[10].Consequently, it is essential to convert security

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

collective knowledge of material, metrology, and processes.Synchronizing hands-on laboratory with lecture helps students to learn, appreciate, and bemotivated for further study. Learning effectiveness in a large class, however, is reduced due tolimited interaction, delaying feedback until after an exam, and tediousness of many repeatinglaboratory sessions. Classroom Performance System (Clicker) has been an educational tool togauge student comprehension, collect opinions, receive instant feedback, and automateadministrative tasks. This paper presents the results of implementing Clickers in twomanufacturing classes and laboratories at Texas A&M University. Both class size and class levelare considered in the study. Despite teething problems when

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

S. L. Ceccio; G. Tryggvason; Dawn M. Tilbury

) toaddress two basic issues:1. The background of the incoming students is changing rapidly. In the past, most of the incoming students had considerable hands on experience, and it could be assumed that students had some experience with basic tools and common machinery. Today, Page 2.347.6 however, students generally have little or no exposure to mechanical devices. Instead, students may have much more experience with computers. Experience with simple and complex engineering systems must come from modern instructional laboratories and the design course sequence.2. Industry increasingly relies upon a team approach to problem solving, and the

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Deran Hanesian; Angelo J. Perna

Session 2670 Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Experimentation as an Introduction to Engineering for K-12 Students Deran Hanesian, Angelo J. Perna New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe New Jersey Institute of Technology sponsors a wide range of outreach programs gearedtoward K-12 students in order to expose and interest them in science and engineering as acareer. These programs have a chemical engineering and chemistry component which is alecture/laboratory format that is directed to experiential learning and communication skills.Depending on the educational level of the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Connie Borror, Arizona State Universtiy; Douglas Montgomery, Arizona State University; Carmen Pena, University of Texas, Pan American

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Engineering Management

often small6. There are many excellent textbooks, such as Montgomery,that provide explanations and practice problems. However the use of textbook and homeworkproblems stress the categories of knowledge, comprehension and application in Bloom’sTaxonomy7 of cognitive skills. But this mode of instruction is less likely to emphasize thehigher-order cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. In the laboratory teachingcontrol charts for variables, students must design a control chart that involves select the subgroupsize and the sampling interval. Students are able to implement their control charts and evaluatethe effectiveness of their control charts upon the number of good parts produced and the defectrate. These activities emphasize

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Holt; Keith Williamson; Paul Kauffmann; Tarek Abdel-Salam

andexploration of research issues related to writing proficiency of DE students in engineering andtechnology. DE writing proficiency is evaluated based on two sets of data: i) Results of a university exit-writing exam for undergraduates. ii) Results of a junior level fluid mechanics laboratory taught as a traditional and as a distance education course.Exit writing examination overviewThe exit writing examination data was gathered at Old Dominion University (ODU), acomprehensive, state – supported institution with over 18,000 students. The university is locatedin the Tidewater region of eastern Virginia, a metropolitan area with a population ofapproximately 1.5 million. ODU is among the early pioneers in distance learning through asatellite

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electr-Mech ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Danielson; Jerry Gintz

dealing with manufacturing automation (asidentified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers). The six courses composing theautomation concentration of ASU’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technologydegree are briefly described. A more detailed description of the MET 451, Introduction toAutomation, course is also provided. The course’s content and the accompanying laboratoryequipment are described. Due to the industrial partners’ donations, the laboratory is based onfull-scale, standard industry components.IntroductionAs the U.S. manufacturing industry continues its quest for increasing efficiencies and reducingoperating costs in this global marketplace, it is turning to automation as the means to that end.Industrial automation

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Bahman Motlagh

technologyeducation are currently being redefined and implemented. The changes being made invarious aspects of engineering education including course content and curriculum,multimedia learning environments, teaching methods, classroom and laboratory setup.II. Course Content and CurriculumTraditionally, curriculums for various engineering disciplines focused on thatindependent discipline with little to no reference to other engineering disciplines. Coursecontent helped to define and maintain this disciplinary focus and isolation.Cross utilization of multiple engineering disciplines should be incorporated into eachdiscipline-specific engineering education curriculum as it lends itself to more holisticknowledge base to best fuel creative thinking and cross

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

Maurizio Manzo

equations behind it, asdescribed earlier. Therefore, a new laboratory was introduced to the course as explained in detailin the next section.Methodology and ResultsIn order to introduce the software, part of the laboratory lesson is to explain what Ansys Fluentis, and how it can help students to solve fluid mechanics problems. To help students navigatethrough the Ansys Fluent software, the laboratory introduces various topics during the initialphase of the course. Below is a list of topics that are introduced to students during the first part ofthe laboratory: • Applications • Results (velocity, pressure density) • Steps for problem solving (pre-analysis, geometry, mesh, model setup, numerical results and solution

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Svetlana Neretina

introduction of the College ofEngineering’s first course offering dedicated solely to nanotechnology. The course, NanotechnologySolutions for a Sustainable Urban Environment (ENGR 4577), will be offered as an elective to juniorand senior students from all engineering departments. The second objective is advanced throughthe introduction of five undergraduate laboratory modules and through ten week summerresearch internships in nanotechnology. In the 2011 summer semester seven undergraduates haveworked in research laboratories undertaking projects which advance nanotechnology in suchdisparate topics as water purification, fuel cell technologies for the transportation sector,renewable energy, self-assembly and bioengineering. The presentation will

Collection

2015 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raghav Khanna

switching regulators, such as buck, boost, andbuck-boost converters. However, the laboratory element to the course enables simulation anddesign of these converters. Students were required to “hand-calculate” design parameters to meeta certain specification for the converter, and then simulate their design in industry standardsimulation packages, such as SaberRD. After verifying the functionality of their simulateddesign, students were then asked to experimentally build and test the converter. This processparallels the design and experimentation process often followed in research and developmentcenters. Upon completion of the laboratory, students were required to document their findings ina well-written, succinct write-up.The next part of the course

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Harry Knickle

enrollment in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. There are two major tasks. These are activities that focus on both recruiting and retention. The recruitment effort includes a five Saturday science and engineering project during the regular semesters and summer bridge projects, as well as a series of other activities. Undergraduate student mentors help, our laboratory technicians and the department chairs are essential to making these efforts successful. The URI student societies of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) have been invaluable in this recruitment program. The other major ingredient is to form partnerships with the schools. We partner with

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2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Mojeed Olamide Bello, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY; Nkiruka Jane Nwachukwu, Morgan State University; Ida Mougang Yanou N, Morgan State University; Niangoran Koissi, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis P.E., Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

Paper ID #32246Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State UniversityDr. Jumoke ’Kemi’ Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University Dr. J. ’Kemi Ladeji-Osias is Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Dr. Ladeji-Osias earned a B.S. in electrical engi- neering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a joint Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Rutgers University and UMDNJ. Dr. Ladeji-Osias’ involvement in engineering curricular innovations includes adapting portable laboratory instrumentation into experiments from multiple STEM disciplines. She enjoys observing the intellectual and professional growth in students as they prepare

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

important. To implement an active distance learning environment requires the coordination and correlation of instructional materials, media, and technology. Correlating real-time lectures with audio and video are one of several very important elements to the success of the distance learning. The outcomes of the distance learning class should be the same or similar to a traditional lecture/laboratory class. There should be little or no difference between an instructor’s face-to-face classroom lectures, except instructional materials are accessible in electronic formats for users to download. Notes, handouts, graphs, photos, demos, circuits, equations, software shall be

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

an introductory the introduction of physicalmodeling in an electrical machinery course using Simulink and the SimPowerSystems software.The paper provides a brief overview of the software with basic examples, and discusses facultyconsiderations for integrating the software in a class or laboratory. The integration of simulationis a work in progress, and the paper outlines initial outcomes assessment and future plans.IntroductionEngineering professionals in education and industry are concerned about enhancing theeffectiveness and productivity of the design process through the use of simulation software. Thehigh cost of engineering development activities in industry has fostered an interest in model-based design approaches that use computer

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

judgmentsabout the value of ideas or materials within the subject, extending this approach to theundergraduate level can aid the development of life-long learning skills and concept retention[10]. Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Understanding KnowledgeFigure 1. Cognitive Domain Hierarchy in Bloom's TaxonomyMuch research has been performed in the application of Bloom’s taxonomy to engineering andtechnology course content as related to the efficacy of laboratory exercises to aid studentlearning through experience, and the importance of laboratories as part of

Conference Session

Unique Courses & Services for Freshmen

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Audeen Fentiman; John Demel; Richard Freuler

engineering up front and incorporating the hands-on laboratory experiences was intendedto attack the problems of poor retention by getting students involved and excited aboutengineering right from the beginning of their first term. An important element here was (and is)the use of regular faculty from across the departments of the College in the first- year courses toprovide significantly more interaction between first- year student and engineering faculty, whichestablishes a sense of identity with or belonging to engineering. It provided and continues tooffer the additional benefits of advancing toward the goals of increasing diversity, developing adynamic curriculum able to respond and adapt to the changing needs of the engineeringworkforce, and

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Robotics with Internet-of-Things for Student Learning on Industrial Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing AbstractThis paper explores the experience of implementing virtual reality (VR) laboratory activities withInternet-of-Things (IoT) for students to learn industrial robotics and automation in manufacturing.This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learning effectiveness and improvingeducational outcomes through the development of VR models that can be used and integrated intothe existing robotics laboratory. We explore methods of using ABB RobotStudio to allow studentsto program traditional industrial robots using the project-based learning approach. Key features ofhow