Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Thomas W Ekstedt, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

also interested in active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and in the ways hands-on activities and technology in general and games in particular can be used to improve student engagement.Dr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Dr. Michael Prince is a professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University and co-director of the National Effective Teaching Institute. His research examines a range of engineering education topics, including how to assess and repair student misconceptions and how to increase the adoption of research- based instructional strategies by college instructors and corporate trainers. He is actively engaged in presenting workshops on instructional design to both academic and

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Harry Franz

Use of LabVIEW Software to Create a Virtual Electrical Power Systems Lab Prof. Harry Franz, P.E. University of Houston- DowntownAbstractThis paper discusses the creation of a Virtual Electrical Power Systems Laboratory for theUniversity of Houston–Downtown in Houston, Texas. Electrical Power Systems, theelectrical engineering technology EET-3334 course, contains the basics principles andapplications of electrical power systems.Both circuit simulation software and LabVIEW are used to create exercises and designprojects. Included in the course are practical lighting designs and motor controls. Alsoincluded is computer simulation of electrical single phase and

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

George Homsy

teaching undergraduate fluid mechanics. It was released in Fall, 2000,and is being marketed by Cambridge University Press under the title “Multi-Media FluidMechanics” (MMFM). Its co-authors are: G.M. Homsy, H. Aref, K.S. Breuer, S. Hochgreb, J.R.Koseff, B.R. Munson, K.G. Powell, C.R. Robertson, and S.T. Thoroddsen. A shortdemonstration of MMFM may be viewed on the Cambridge University website:http://www.cup.org/books/homsy/default.htm This paper gives a summary of the backgroundand objectives of the project and some of the features and capabilities of MMFM.I. Introduction and Educational ChallengesGiven its central role in science and technology, it is not surprising that fluid mechanics remainsa core foundational subject within many

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Myszka

Session 3147 Implementing “Student-Centered” Case Studies David Myszka University of DaytonAbstract Many fundamental courses in an engineering technology curriculum are primarilyconcerned with the analysis of simple devices. For the example of an introductorymechanics course, forces and motions of levers and bars are studied. Many instructorsbelieve that the complexities of commercial machinery are beyond the student’s currentabilities. Students eventually have the opportunity to study the details of machinecomponents in upper-level courses, once the

Conference Session

Creating 'Materials' Awareness

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson, Central Washington University; Beth Rogers, Yakima Valley Community College; OraLynn Manweller, Smiths Aerospace Corporation

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Materials

AC 2007-1189: SOAP CASTING MATERIALS EDUCATION ACTIVITYCraig Johnson, Central Washington University Craig Johnson ("Dr. J.") is a professor at Central Washington University in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He is also a P.E. in Metallurgical Engineering and the Foundry Educational Foundation Key Professor. He has served the chairs in the ASEE Materials Division, and is currently representing CWU as a Technical Partner in an NSF ATE supporting Materials Technology Education.Beth Rogers, Yakima Valley Community College Beth Rogers has a BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Engineering Technology with 20 years aerospace and electromechanical industrial experience. She is currently the

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2022 CIEC

Authors

Biswajit Ray

Experiences with Integrating Project-Based Learning into an Instrumentation Course for EET Students Biswajit Ray Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaAbstractThis paper presents experiences with and advantages to integrating project-based learning into aninstrumentation course for electronics engineering technology students. In support of project-based learning, the final three weeks of a 14-week semester are dedicated to student-initiatedprojects. These projects focus on integration of hardware and software, sensor and actuatorselection, continuous process improvement via test and measurement, project management,teamwork, and oral and written

Conference Session

e-Learning Course Development and Instruction

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2010-1131: THE CASE FOR CASE STUDIESJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium. Page 15.1208.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Case for Technology Case StudiesAbstract. The paper describes a two-target solution that uses industry short courses for‘front-line’ trials followed by condensation of the outcomes into academic programs.The

Conference Session

Culture, Society, and Co-op

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet; Opal McFarlane, Purdue University Calumet

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-544: WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP: PREPARING (FEMALE) STUDENTSFOR THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGERalph Ocon, Purdue University CalumetOpal McFarlane, Purdue University Calumet Page 15.1378.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Women and Leadership: Preparing (Women) Students For the Leadership ChallengeAbstractThe workplace can provide many career opportunities and challenges for graduatingstudents. While pursuing their careers, many engineering and technology students willperform roles that are outside their principal academic field of study. In addition tohaving to deal with career issues related to global competition and technological

Conference Session

ETD - STEM Issues in ET II

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faye Jones, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Marcia Mardis, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

the workforce, curricula must be continuous, theoretical, and practical. To documentthis articulation and its benefits to workforce, in this study, we investigate:RQ. To what degree does the Florida AM Curriculum Frameworks reflect the needs of AMemployers?In this paper, we present the method and early results of a comparison of employer needs andcurriculum outcomes in rural northwest Florida we conducted to determine if employers needwhat AM preparation programs are teaching their students.2.0 Literature ReviewThe present study is based in Florida, where 22 of the 28 community and state collegesparticipate in or have adopted an Engineering Technology (ET) program [6]. Enrollment in theET program has also gone from 1,776 students in 2015-16

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael A. Kriss

opportunities forundergraduates. These educational and exploration opportunities will bring the latest researchand technology in Electronic Imaging Systems to undergraduate and graduate students inComputer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Optics. The educational programsdeveloped under this initiative will act as a model for other universities and institutes around thecountry. 1. Imaging In the Information Age Images have become the single most important communication medium in theInformation Age. There is no aspect of private or professional life that is not affected by the useof sophisticated imagery. Commercial, consumer, medical and scientific imaging systems willconstitute one of the largest growing sectors of the

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2008 GSW

Authors

Marwan Al-Haik; Zayd Leseman; Claudia Luhrs; Mahmoud Reda Taha

. 5. Al-Haik, M., Trinkle S. S., Garcia, D., Yang, F., Martinez, U., Sumali, H., and Miltenberger, S. "Investigation of the nano-mechanical and tribological properties of tooth/ fillings materials," in 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Seattle, Washington, USA, 2007. 6. M. M. Reda Taha, Sheyka, M., Su, M. F., El-Kady, I., Khraishi, T. , Verleyd, J.C. , "An Integrated Numerical Approach for Microdamage Detection Using Nano Photonic Sensors," in SPIE Conference on Advanced Sensor Technologies for Nondestructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring II, San Diego, USA, 2006, p. 617907. 4 7. Choudhury, J

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Overstreet, EASi

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

of leaders and retention of key talent to meet business objectives. Mrs. Overstreet earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Communication from Otterbein College and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Performance Technology from Franklin University. Mrs. Overstreet has also earned the designation of Certified Performance Technologist from the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Developing America’s Next Generation of Electric Utility ProfessionalsAbstractThis paper will examine how industry leaders are creating solutions to address the looming skillsgap in the electric utility

Conference Session

Best Zone Papers

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Clough

1601 Toward a Kinder, Gentler ABET David E. Clough Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309-0424AbstractThe thesis of this presentation is that the ABET 2000 process is beset with problems in designand execution that will inevitably lead to significant change within the next few years. ABET2000, however well intended, is entirely too burdensome for the benefits it delivers, and itsburdens are well beyond the constraints placed on an

Conference Session

Graphics Applications in ME

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Yee

of theproduct design projects are initiated by identifying the needs for the market. The productdevelopment can be either market-driven or new technology-driven. Once the needs areidentified, the first thing to do is plan for the design. This may include forming the design team,developing the required tasks, and establishing a project schedule. Employing concurrentengineering, design team usually consists of project manager, design project engineer,manufacturing engineer, material engineer, and quality assurance engineer. Depending on thesize of a company, a person may serve in multiple roles as mentioned earlier.Secondly, engineering specifications are developed based on who the customers are, what theirrequirements are, and what the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Arthur Brodersen; Richard Shiavi

for the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.ARTHUR BRODERSEN is Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering and ComputerScience. His recent technical interests have been the use of computer and network technology toenhance engineering education. Page 7.1033.7 “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bowman, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Computers in Education

effectively increased interaction between students working in pairs, and appear topromote positive interdependence for the students in this study. More long-term studies arebeing conducted to assess effects on learning and student attitudes over time, and to improve theinter-observer reliability statistics.IntroductionPen-based technology is a powerful tool in engineering and science education, as it allowsstudents to write freeform symbols, structures and equations. Students can work throughproblems, take notes, organize class materials, and store these materials electronically without anequation editor or concerns about formatting. Through a 2007 Hewlett Packard Technology forTeaching grant, our program has acquired 36 Tablet PCs for students to

Conference Session

Materials Education Perspectives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Materials

AC 2008-35: USING INTERNET SOURCES TO SOLVE MATERIALSHOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTSBarry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen worked for 9 years in the automotive industry as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and laboratory manager. For the past 5 years, he has taught Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). His primary interests are in materials engineering, mechanics, contra dancing, and engineering technology education. Page 13.1342.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Internet Sources

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Strenth

Session 3647 Developing “Civil Construction,” An Internet Class using Electronic Blackboard William J. Strenth Pittsburg State University (PSU), Pittsburg KansasAbstract Since the summer intern experience for students in construction engineering andmanagement technologies has become so important to them, most have not been able toenroll in on-site summer school classes. In the past students have taken such summer schoolclasses in order to reduce their class load during the fall and spring semesters. Thedescription of the process used to determine if interest in a summer, 2000

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2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Brian Surgenor

revitalize interest in electrical engineering2.He did so through the phased introduction of industry based projects from year 1 to year 4, withprojects that involved design and build. An elective course in Mechatronics Engineering atQueen’s University is put forward as an example of an elective course with the “wow factor”.The course is laboratory-based and technology-oriented course in Mechatronics Engineering,where mechatronics is the subject that combines elements of computer, electrical and mechanicalengineering. The course presentation covers all the keywords that one hears in discussions onwhat is needed for the next generation of engineering students. The list of keywords include:active learning, integrated learning, just in time instruction

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mitchell Neilsen

now offering Educational Partner Programs to enable the integration of thesesophisticated development tools into the curriculum.Another frequently required technology is a real-time operating system (RTOS). We currentlyuse both commercial (VxWorks) and open source (ERIKA, LeJOS, BrickOS, etc.) operating Page 10.270.3 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationsystems. We also built an RTOS that provides an efficient and extensible set of services. Thefunctionality of the RTOS includes scheduling

Conference Session

MINDing Our Business

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Geoffrey Bland; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

-Airborne ImagingResearch) project was partially funded by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)in the fall of 1999. The project has provided a platform for involving a group of morethan twenty undergraduate students in mathematics, science, engineering and technology(MSET) curricula at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in an "out ofclassroom" active learning and exploratory research experience in the field of remotesensing and its applications. The scientific objective of the project includes aerialimaging in the visible and infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, land survey,study of shoreline erosion, research in agricultural land use patterns, and environmentalstudies pertaining to algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay. The

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

David Hailey; Christine Hailey

Engineering Education, Vol. 86, No. 3, 1997, pp. 211-219.8. Bourne, J. R., McMaster, E., Rieger, J. and J. O. Campbell, “Paradigms for On-Line Learning: A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks Course,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 245-255.9. Latchman, H. A. and S. M. Latchman, “Bringing the Classroom to Students Everywhere,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 4, 2000, pp. 429-433.10. Sener, J. and M. Stover, “An AS Engineering Degree Program via ALN,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 227-232.11. Boulet, M.-M., S. Boudreault, “Using Technology to Deliver Distance Education in Computer Science

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Green

learningmethods. New technologies and software, however, permit the practical implementation ofmastery learning models. Motivated by the ubiquity of MATLAB in most engineeringdisciplines, this paper develops a general framework for using the MATLAB Webserver toaccomplish mastery learning in engineering courses. Essentially, the MATLAB Webserverserves as a replacement for human proctors. With minimal programming, instructors caneffectively harness MATLAB’s web interface and delivery tools to promote mastery learningand improve student education.To help illustrate mastery learning with the MATLAB Webserver, this paper details a pilot studyinvolving electrical engineering students enrolled in a junior-level signals and systems course atNorth Dakota State

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Chong Chen; Walter Buchanan

Session 1547 Showing RLC Circuit Resonance with Electronics Workbench Chong Chen, Walter W. Buchanan Middle Tennessee State University/Oregon Institute of Technology AbstractIn circuit analysis courses, RLC circuit resonance is a topic that is difficult to teach withoutdemonstration. The physical demonstration of this topic requires several kinds of circuitcomponents and equipment. Some of these devices may not be available in a typical engineeringor engineering technology department laboratory.This paper presents teaching RLC circuit resonance with Electronics Workbench

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Wei Cao; Peggy Vance; Robert Lockhart

enthusiastic interests fromk-12 WV schools. Every year there were more than 15 schools and 300kids come to the event; they spent a whole day for competition,demonstration and tours of engineering and technology labs in WVU. The event has caught attention from government education agents,private education foundations and industrial sectors. The sponsor pool ofthe competition has been growing up year-by-year, which includes theWVU, WV State Agency, Toyota Inc, Parallax Inc, WV Educationdepartment, WV Logan County School Distinct, WV Tech PrepFoundation, Appalachia Education Lab and etc. This event provide WVU students, particularly, the members of thestudents robots club, a great opportunity to serve the community and learnthe skill to organize

Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami; Max Cacchione, University of Miami; Mert Okyay, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

systems for the civil infrastructure, engineering education, and technology transfer through education and community outreach.Dr. James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami James Giancaspro, Ph.D., P.E. is an associate professor of civil engineering with an emphasis on struc- tures and mechanics. He has two years of industry experience and 17 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Miami, where he is also currently a graduate program director. His current engineering education research interests include instructional technology in mechanics, undergraduate student retention, and graduate student support.Max Cacchione, University of Miami Agile technology executive with 20 years of experience

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Design Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafael Obregon; Kevin Hall

WEB-BASED VISUALIZATION: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION Kevin W. Hall, Rafael Obregón Engineering Technology, Western Illinois UniversityAbstractFor some time, computer graphics and illustrations have been used to convey informationbetween customers and suppliers and between teachers and students. Procedures and tools usedto convey information have dramatically changed. However, one idea has not: Graphicalinformation can be interpreted more quickly and more accurately than information transmittedthrough written or spoken language.Today, there is an increasing demand for visualization tools in both manufacturing andeducation. Visualization is

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

include industry, academia, and others. Questions includeoverall opinions about the state of industry and education, as well as topical preferences.Respondent comments are provided as an appendix and provide some insights into themanufacturing community.1. IntroductionManufacturing engineering continues to be one of the most dynamic disciplines with constantchange driven by global competition and new technologies. Obviously education is a key forpreparing manufacturing professionals who have knowledge and skills that can supportcontemporary and emerging issues 8, 9. In the face of ongoing change it is necessary to assesswhat has been done, the current status, and a direction for the future. This work focuses onmanufacturing education in general

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Carolyn Jean Sher-DeCusatis; Casimer DeCusatis

exact meaning Index Terms—Data Communications, Software Defined and impact of SDN has been the subject of much discussionNetworking, SDN, Network Function Virtualization, NFV, and confusion in the industry. Beneath the hype, however,OpenFlow, Computer Engineering, Cloud Data Centers SDN offers significant technical advantages over conventional data networking. I. INTRODUCTION SDN commonly refers to a set of technologies which The field of information technology (IT), particularly the separate the network control

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Backer

, multimedia course. The course chosen for this project wasTechnology & Civilization, a general education science-technology-society course. This courseis required for Industrial Technology majors in the College of Engineering as well as being apopular Advanced General Education course for other majors at San Jose State.A needs assessment for this course was done, eliciting input from faculty and experts in thefield. An overall framework for the multimedia document was developed that was used as theplanning document for subsequent development. This plan was evaluated for content using theexpertise of many faculty members in addition to evaluation from an instructional perspective.Before any multimedia development work was done, a faculty panel