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BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lily Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Nikki Adams, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen Cardinal, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Burd, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University

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the opportunity to demonstrate transferof knowledge and skills gained during the completion of their degree and therefore represents theculmination of their training MS degree training in stem cell research.IntroductionIn order to prepare our students for an increasing number of careers in stem cell research2, weestablished three Master’s of Science degree specializations in Stem Cell Technology atCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The specializations are available tostudents from three departments at our university- Biomedical Engineering in the College of Page 15.165.2Engineering, Animal Science in the College of

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Haberly; Iskandar Hack

board are DB-25 and DB-9connectors for implementing serial communication laboratories. The current system isusing a standard student breadboard that is mounted onto the development board, andjumpers are used to connect the pins from the CPLD to the breadboard area or the serialconnectors. There is also a laboratory manual, containing thirteen laboratory assignmentsand a list of final projects, that accompanies the development system designed to take asecond semester Electrical Engineering Technology student from a basic introduction toComputer Aided Engineering (CAE) to a final project using the Altera HardwareDescriptive Language (AHDL), along with a short introduction to VHDL. The manualstresses basic design techniques along with simulation

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chrysoula Florou, University of Thessaly, Greece; Ioanna Kosmopoulou, University Of Thessaly, Greece; Elias N. Houstis, University of Thessaly

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Electrical and Computer

RoboticsChrysoula Florou, University of Thessaly, Greece Chrysoula Florou received the Diploma degree in computer & communication engineering from Depart- ment of Computer & Communication Engineering, University of Thessaly, Greece, in 2009. She’s now an MSc student in the same Department. Her research interests lie in the areas of technology enhanced learning, Web 2.0 applications for distance learning, and virtual learning enviroments.Ioanna Kosmopoulou, University Of Thessaly, GreeceProf. Elias N Houstis, Univ. of Thessaly E.N. Houstis is currently a full Professor of Computer Engineering and Communications department at University of Thessaly, Greece, Director of Research Center of Thessaly (CE.RE.TE.TH.), and

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2000 Annual Conference

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Daniel M. Chen

Computers”, Paper presented at the 8th. International Conference on Engineering Design Graphics and Descriptive Geometry, July, Austin, Texas, 1998.7. Lawry, M. H., SDRC I-DEAS Master Series Student Guide, Structural Dynamics Research Corporation, 1999.DANIEL CHENDaniel M. Chen is an Associate Professor of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Central Michigan University.He has taught various courses in Mechanical Engineering Technology during the last fourteen years. Currently, nearhalf of his teaching load is in Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Engineering. Dr. Chen is a registeredProfessional Engineer in Michigan. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State Universityin 1984. He received his B.S. and M.S. in that

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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J. Moore; M.A. Thornton; R.W. Skeith

, S.D., and Bates, M.R., “Converting the physical to thevirtual: providing a laboratory experience for distance learners in engineering”, CurrentDevelopments in Technology-Assisted Education, 2006, pp. 1208-1213.[3] Elliott, Stephen J. and Kukula, Eric P., “The Challenges Associated with Laboratory-BasedDistance Education”, EDUCAUSE Quarterly Vol. 30, November 2007, pp. 37-42.Biographical InformationJason MooreJason Moore is currently a PhD candidate in computer engineering at Southern Methodist University. His researchinterests are in high-performance digital arithmetic circuits and he has extensive experience as a TA and instructor inthe course described in this paper and others. Prior to coming to SMU, Jason also worked as a TA at the

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2004 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lang Wah Lee; Tamer Ceylan

report says: “Summer Institute must be established to address the professionaldevelopment needs...”. To echo such a recommendation, we sought and received support fromthe Eisenhower Grant to carry out our plan.The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a small teaching institution with approximately 5,800students and offers forty majors, and is located at the center of a rural area with no majorindustrial center within a radius of at least 100 miles. Among these majors there are fourengineering programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,and an education school accredited by the National Commission for the Accreditation ofTeacher Education. The geographical location of the University, together with its expertise

Conference Session

ETD Technical Session 5 - ET Curriculum and Programs II

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Julia Noginova; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University; Stacie Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Kidd, Old Dominion University

Paper ID #38063Experiences during the implementation of two differentproject-based learning assignments in a fluid mechanicscourseOrlando M Ayala (Associate Professor) Dr. Ayala received his BS in Mechanical Engineering with honors (Cum Laude) from Universidad de Oriente (Venezuela) in 1995, MS in 2001 and PhD in 2005, both from University of Delaware (USA). Dr. Ayala is currently serving as Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Old Dominion University. Prior to joining ODU in 2013, Dr. Ayala spent 3 years as a Postdoc at the University of Delaware where he expanded his knowledge on

Conference Session

Active Learning Methods in Action

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Peter Y. Wu, Robert Morris University; Mary A. Hansen, Robert Morris University

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Educational Research and Methods

, and a registered Char- tered Professional Engineer. Dr. Manohar’s research interests include engineering and software education, mathematical and computer modeling of materials behavior, thermo-mechanical processing of steels and other metallic materials, microstructural characterization, and structure – property relationships. He has conducted a number of technical failure investigations, consulted on various materials-related problems, and acted as an expert witness in the Court of Law. Dr. Manohar is a past chair of the Manufacturing Division of ASEE and a Past Chair of ASM Pittsburgh Chapter.Dr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Sushil Acharya, D.Eng. (Asian Institute of Technology) is the Assistant

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas; Andrew Tubesing, University of St. Thomas

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Electrical and Computer

Engineering Education. Andrew has taught university courses in circuits, electronics, and engineering design for more than a decade. Prior to his academic career, Andrew spent 12 years as an engineer in the broadcast and telecommunications fields. Andrew holds a BA from St. Olaf College and a MS in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Page 24.416.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Development of Fundamentals of Electrical and Computing Systems course for in-service K-12 Teachers.AbstractThe Science

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

development; • remaining linked to the industry we serve - the Army; and • integrating state-of-the-art computer and information technology into the education process.With these objectives as the backdrop, Kays established the Systems Engineering program as a newacademic major to be offered by the department. (Upon its establishment, the new department hadassumed responsibility for the Engineering Management program which had been established some yearsbefore as part of the old Department of Engineering.) Most of the courses for the new SystemsEngineering program had to be developed from whole cloth especially as there were less than a handful ofsimilar undergraduate programs throughout the country. Through Kays’ efforts and those of his

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

development; • remaining linked to the industry we serve - the Army; and • integrating state-of-the-art computer and information technology into the education process.With these objectives as the backdrop, Kays established the Systems Engineering program as a newacademic major to be offered by the department. (Upon its establishment, the new department hadassumed responsibility for the Engineering Management program which had been established some yearsbefore as part of the old Department of Engineering.) Most of the courses for the new SystemsEngineering program had to be developed from whole cloth especially as there were less than a handful ofsimilar undergraduate programs throughout the country. Through Kays’ efforts and those of his

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Carol M. Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Aaron T. Ohta, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Rhonda R. Franklin, University of Minnesota; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

ofand diversifying our energy sources, and managing the environment for sustainability; allrequiring new problem-solving skills to create the technological advances that will preserve ourwell-being, ensure our national security and maintain our leadership in the global economy 1. Solutions to 21st-century challenges will involve electronic systems intertwined withstructural, chemical, and biological systems. One example, advances in nano- and nanobio-engineering, will integrate knowledge from information, electrical, physical, cognitive and socialsciences. The solutions are thus inherently multi-disciplinary—involving one or moredisciplines with similar approaches to problem solving—and trans-disciplinary—involving twoor more disciplines

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Feruza Amirkulova, San Jose State University; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Arezoo Sadrinezhad, California State University, Fresno; Sue Rosser, San Francisco State University; Kimberly Stillmaker PE, California State University, Fresno; Maryam Nazari, California State University, Los Angeles; Jessica C Bennett; Younghee Park, San Jose State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

. Zhyvotovska, “An intersectional technofeminist framework for community-driven technology innovation,” Comput. Compos., vol. 51, pp. 43–54, 2019.[9] S. A. Morimoto, A. M. Zajicek, V. H. Hunt, and R. Lisnic, “Beyond Binders Full of Women: NSF ADVANCE and Initiatives for Institutional Transformation,” Sociol. Spectr., vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 397–415, Sep. 2013, doi: 10.1080/02732173.2013.818505.[10] M. F. Fox and C. Colatrella, “Participation, performance, and advancement of women in academic science and engineering: What is at issue and why,” J. Technol. Transf., vol. 31, pp. 377–386, 2006.[11] NSF, “Making Visible the Invisible - Understanding Intersectionality,” National Science Foundation, Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #19203An Ethnography of Maker and Hacker Spaces Achieving Diverse Participa-tionDr. Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC) and CATALYST Fellow at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity

Conference Session

Designing Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Matias Gonzalez Chamorro, Proyecto Arapy; Gustavo Ramón Samaniego Balbuena, Colegio Inmaculada Concepción; Jorge H. Kurita, Universidad Nacional de Asuncion

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #27436Engagement in Practice: Final Design Projects on High-altitude Balloon Pay-load, Integrated with Low-cost Open Source Hardware, a Tool for STEM Ed-ucation in Rural Paraguay – a Case StudyMr. Oscar Matias Gonzalez Chamorro, Proyecto Arapy Oscar Mat´ıas Gonz´alez Chamorro was born in Caaguazu city. He is a sophomore electromechanical engineering student from the School of Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Asuncion. Oscar cur- rently works as a teaching assistant and a junior researcher. He also collaborates with the Paraguay Space Agency (AEP) and, the Aerospace Research Group (GADI) from the Polytechnic

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Materials Science for Nonmajors

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Leach

through the stations until Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationeach group has worked at each station. At each station the team is directed to read andanswer a series of questions. The first station consists of a series of papers, packagingindustry publications, and technology information data sheets. The team is directed toscan through the printed material and gain some sense of the kinds of materials issuesthat are important to electronic packaging. They are also expected to develop a sense ofthe technical background necessary to work on packaging projects or research. A list ofinternet-based references

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Clare Cook

Page 6.293.4 Copyright 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationConclusionThe project successfully integrates web technology with embedded systems in a cost effectivemanner. Having demonstrated the ability to connect embedded systems to the Internet andcontrolling these devices remotely, opens up vast possibilities for remote control applications.AcknowledgementThe author would like to acknowledge Jason Watson for his dedicated work on this project.Much trial and error went into configuring the server and control computer because of a lack ofdocumentation. Jason’s efforts were outstanding in obtaining a working product.Bibliography1. URL: http://www.emware.com/training; Training Homepage2. URL: http

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Rebeca G. Book

engineering technology program was established in 1971 at Pittsburg StateUniversity in Pittsburg, KS. During the start-up of the program, an advisory council wasoriginated to counsel and advise the program. The program started with a group of 4-5representatives from different facets of industry and would meet twice a year or once peracademic semester. The selection of industry members was informal through Society of PlasticsEngineers (SPE) contacts and industrial contacts to begin with and members were appointed bythe administration, after the members had agreed to serve.This advisory council methodology is now used for all programs within our college oftechnology. The plastics advisory council has now grown to a group of approximately 20-30attendees

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Takao Ichiko

the obscure or vague atmosphere, not only from the economic point of view but also from the social life point of view to the domestic point of view. Under the existing conditions, we are eager to make an effort to find any solution for the next step. As for one of the biggest attempts at a realistic solution, IT (information technology), including electronic media applications, is being discussed as one of the key candidates.Proceedings of the 2012 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education IT Basic Impacts on Educational and Social Environments Our educational environments prefetch our next social image in the future. Social

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Green and Susainable Manufacturing Practices

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Smarth H. Chadha, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Shraman Kadapa, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19478A Workshop for Integration of Internet of Things into Green Energy Manu-facturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and

Conference Session

Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2046: MAKING SENSE OF NANOSCALE PHENOMENA: A PRO-POSED MODEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND THINKINGAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra J. Magana is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University. Alejandra’s research inter- est are focused on identifying how computational tools and methods can support the understanding of complex phenomena for scientific discovery and for inquiry learning.Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth A. Streveler is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Before coming to Purdue she spent 12 years at

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CEED Technical Session: High-Impact Makerspaces, Transitioning from Co-op to School and Service Research

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Leaf, Eastern Washington University; Arin Seth Preston, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter P.E., Eastern Washington University; Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation, Student Learning and Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling.Dr. Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University Dr. Gerlick is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Washington University. He teaches courses in the areas of Robotics, Mechanics, Thermodynam- ics, Fluids, CAD, and Capstone Design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Undergraduate Service Learning Research Project using a Humanoid Robot to Enhance Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum

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Computed Simulation and Animation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarek El Doker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Justin Gigliotti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-2137: GESTURE-BASED INTERACTIVE BEAM BENDING EXERCISES:AN INTERACTIVE AND INTUITIVE TOOL FOR STUDENTSTarek El Doker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Tarek El Doker is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University David Lanning is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.Justin Gigliotti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Justin Gigliotti is an undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Sauer; Pedro Arce

Session 3513 Team Member Selection: A Functional-Based Approach Sharon Sauer and Pedro E. Arce Department of Chemical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre-Haute IN, 47803 E-mail: Sauer@rose-hulman.edu/ Department of Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, TN 38505. E-mail: Parce@tntech.eduIntroduction and MotivationThe modern learning approaches in engineering education require substantial training of studentswithin a team-based environment1,2,3. The success or failure of these student teams dependsheavily on the

Conference Session

Capstone & Educational Resource Developments

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu

the undergraduate curriculum of the Electrical and ComputerDepartment, the Engineering Technology Department and the Computer Science Department.Our proposal, “Deep Space Exploration using Smart Robotic Rovers”, was selected for fundingand we established our first interdisciplinary team of students and faculty to develop a smartrobotic rover.During the last two years, students and faculty participating in this program have developed arobotic rover that has successfully accomplished the initial goals of the project. The rover iscapable of climbing 30o inclines, rotating about its center axis, strafing, and maneuveringdiagonally while maintaining stability. It was also designed to protect the vital internalcomponents from outside contaminants

Conference Session

Real-Time and Embedded Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Carl Steidley; Rafic Bachnak

., Thorne, S., and Collins, W. "Internet Application of LabVIEW in Computer Based Learning." European Journal of Open and Distance Learning. 2000.9. Travis, J. Internet Applications in LabVIEW, Prentice Hall, 2000.10. MATLAB Student Version Release 13, including the Control Systems Toolbox, The MathWorks, http://www.mathworks.com/products/studentversion/index.shtml.11. National Instrument: Getting Started with NI-IMAQ for IEEE-1394 Cameras Available at http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/322885a.pdf12. National Instrument: NI-IMAQ for IEEE-1394 Cameras User Manual Available at http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/370362a.pdfBiographyRAFIC BACHNAKRafic (Ray) Bachnak is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Texas A&MUniversity

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Wherley; David DiBiase; Eric Spielvogel; Jonathan Mathews; Sarma Pisupati

. The project relied upon the provision andmaintenance of an enterprise course management system (ANGEL, created by CyberLearningLabs) by the University’s Office of Information Technology Services. The benefits of such anendeavor was: increased student enrollment, and increased exposure of the environmental andenergy issues facing the engineering disciplines of the department (Mining, Petroleum & NaturalGas Engineering, Environmental System Engineering, and Geo-Environmental Engineering). Itwas also envisioned that with the technological advantage of a computer for every student thatthe class can be presented with greater student interaction with the material, and perhapsincreased opportunities to promote the thought process than an in

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Rose

also discussed.I. IntroductionProblem solving techniques used in engineering and engineering technology courses typicallypresent the student with a problem for which a solution must be found by applying conceptslearned in class. This approach involves reading the problem, extracting “Given” and “Required”information, and developing a solution. This is the common way of learning new material. Inmany cases in industry, a problem solution has been developed, but the result is incorrect. Theproblem then becomes one of reviewing the erroneous solution and identifying and correcting theerrors. In some cases, the presence of errors is obvious due to an absurd result. In other cases, theerror is not apparent until the solution is studied and the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Francisco Granizo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Lorraine M Acevedo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

as such skills have shown to correlate to later success in an engineering career.However, research has shown that the current learning environment has not been conducive inlearning spatial skills, especially for women, gender minorities, and socioeconomicallydisadvantaged students. This phenomenon can contribute to the stubbornly consistent pattern oflow representation and participation of these minoritized students in engineering. Our projectstrives to address this practical gap by leveraging the technology of augmented reality/virtualreality (AR/VR) to create tools that can facilitate learning and development of spatial skillsamong these students. Specifically, we aim for such tools to help reduce cognitive load, providemore expansive

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

activities which provide opportunities for students to engage in experiments that willreinforce the material covered. The safety of the unit was confirmed after several tests indifferent conditions on campus.1. IntroductionWe live in an age of environmental awareness, and alternative energy education is present inmost of our daily conversations in engineering, technology, and science education. Renewableenergy today provides about 9% of the world’s energy and 8 to 10% of the U.S. needs [1].However, in many parts of the world these percentages are increasing significantly. Based oncurrent data on global warming, as well as the current U.S. dependence on overseas oil, there isan interest and urgency in utilizing alternative energy sources. In order to