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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Martha A. Centeno; Julie A. Jacko; Marc L. Resnck; Marcia Groh-Hammond; Seth Berkowitz; Amanda M. Mitskevich; Janet Parker; John Schmidt

B.S. degreein Mechanical Engineering from the Louisiana Tech University and her M.S. in Engineering Management from theFlorida Institute of Technology. She is a registered professional engineer in mechanical engineering from the stateof Florida.JULIE A. JACKOShe has been on the faculty of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since 1996. She received herPh.D from Purdue University in 1993. Her areas of interests are Quality Engineering, Human factors, and Human-computer Interaction.AMANDA M. MITSKEVICHShe started her career at NASA-K.S.C. in 1987 in the shuttle logistics organization, where she was until she joinedthe industrial engineering group in 1992. She received her B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from the

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcus Melo de Lyra, The Ohio State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Kristen Peña, Arizona State University; Jennifer Hadley Perkins, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal’s career as an engineering education researcher focuses on addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. She is an assistant research professor and associate director of scholarly initiatives at the learning and teaching hub in the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a master’s in computer science, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Her research at the cross-roads of engineering, education, and technology seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of thinking

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; James Giancaspro P.E., University of Miami; Aaron Heller, University of Miami

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering with an emphasis on structures and mechanics. He has two years of industry experience and 18 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Miami. His current engineering education research interests include instructional technology in mechanics, undergraduate student retention, and graduate student support.Aaron Heller, University of Miami Aaron Heller is a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami having received a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His work focuses on understanding the relevance of real-world, naturalistic mood dynamics to psychiatric disease and

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Innovations in Teaching Mechanics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Smith

Session 2058 A Building-Block Approach to Dynamics Marilyn J. Smith School of Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0150AbstractThe transition from memorization of formulae to the independent thinking required inengineering courses is accomplished via courses typically entitled “Statics” and/or “Dynamics”.These courses, in particular Dynamics, pose a major hurdle for some students who wish tobecome engineers. They are known at many

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Phuong Truong, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Nicholas Stein, University of California, San Diego; Katie Hsieh, University of California, San Diego; Ravi D. Patel; Farnia Nafarifard, University of California, San Diego; Chen Du, University of California, San Diego; Kien Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

, University of California, San Diego Morris joined UC San Diego’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department within the Jacobs School of Engineering as an Assistant Teaching Professor in 2020. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UCSD working with the Talke Lab for Biomedical Devices. During his graduate stud- ies, Morris was awarded as a Technology Management and Entrepreneurism Fellow with the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur and as a Science Policy Fellow with the School of Global Policy and Strategy. He has held summer internships with RAND, Northrop Grumman, Western Digital, and Scripps Institu- tion of Oceanography. Morris received B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Management

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Howison, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

processes and principles. The lab can be mapped to several ABET studentoutcomes.References[1] L. Lee and T. Ceylan, An Active Learning Mode for Laboratory Education, ASEE Annual ConferenceProceedings, Washington, DC, June 1996.[2] “ASME Vision 2030: Creating the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education,” Executive Summary, ASMEBoard on Education, go.asme.org/v2030, September 2012.[3] Jiang, J. “Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life,” PewResearch Center, http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/02/millennials-stand-out-for-their-technology-use-but-older-generations-also-embrace-digital-life/, Accessed 3 Febraury 2019.[4] A. Litten and B. Lindsay, “Teaching and learning from Generation Y

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter T. Cummings; Hank D. Cochran; Juan J. dePablo; Denis J. Evans; Peter A. Koen; Athanassios Z. Panagiotopoulos; Richard L. Rowley

, Adsorption and capillary condensation of fluids in cylindrical pores by Monte Carlo simulation in the Gibbs ensemble. Molec. Phys., 62, 701.3. Panagiotopoulos, A. Z., 1987b, Direct determination of phase coexistence properties of fluids by Monte Carlo simulation in a new ensemble. Molec. Phys., 61, 813.4. Frenkel, D. and Smit, B., 1996, Understanding Molecular Simulations: From Algorithms to Applications , Academic Press.Biographical InformationPETER T. CUMMINGS holds a joint apporintment at Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at theUniversity of Tennessee and Distinguished Scientist in the Chemical Technology Division of Oak Ridge NationalLaboratory. He is at the forefront of the study of aqueous phases by molecular

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Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1916: USING THE COMPUTER AS A TOOL ACROSS THE CUR-RICULUMLaura J Genik, Michigan State University Dr. Genik teaches in the Thermal Fluid Sciences at Michigan State University at the undergraduate and graduate level.Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He has also taught the capstone design course for the department. Dr. Somerton has research interests in computer design of thermal systems, appropriate technology, and application of continuous quality improvement principles to engineering

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Berg; Homayun K. Navaz; Brenda S. Henderson

, 1998.2. Navaz, Homayun K., Henderson, Brenda S., and Mukkilmarudhur, Ravi K., “Bringing Research and New Technology into the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Course in Computational Fluid Dynamics”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 1998, Seattle, WA.3. Shaping the Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology, National Science Foundation, Report 96-139, May 1996.4. Engineering Education for a Changing World (The Green Report), ASEE Engineering Deans Council and the ASEE Corporate Roundtable.5. NSF Grant, EHR - Division of Undergraduate Education #9651218, A Plan for Integrating CFD into an Undergraduate Curriculum, Pennsylvania State University, 1996.6

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1999 Annual Conference

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Steven L. Cohen; Dennis P. Slevin; David I. Cleland; Kim LaScola Needy; Heather Nachtmann

corporategovernance including the following: Information, Communication, Governance board policies,Individual board members and Governance processes. Company examples from the literaturethat exemplify these factors are discussed. An additional objective of this research is todetermine whether successful governance could and should be taught. It is believed that the fieldof Engineering Management is a primary vehicle to educating present and future engineeringprofessionals about successful corporate governance.IntroductionCorporate governance is a timely and important subject. The business school academiccommunity has recognized this importance and expanded its research efforts in this area. Thenumber of publications involving corporate governance issues has

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Madhukar Vable

Session 2568 Integrating fracture mechanics into undergraduate design Madhukar Vable Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractThis paper describes the work that is under progress to develop instructional material and a com-puter program that will automate linear stress analysis in two-dimension. The computer programcan be used in a variety of ways to educate students about the stress behavior near a variety ofstress raisers, though the initial effort will be near cracks and other stress raisers in

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mirit Shamir; Matthew Sanderson; Rebecca Cors; Nathan Hendricks; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Melanie M. Derby

ResourceResiliency NSF Research Traineeship (The NRT) curriculum builds interdiciplinary and systemsthinking abilities to help students address complex FEW systems problems. The report by theNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Graduate STEM Education forthe 21st century noted that current and future global challenges, such as creating more resilientcommunities, present scientific, technological, and societal challenges that require systemsthinking abilities to solve these challenges [10]. In addition, employers from different sectorsattested to the value of systems thinking abilities in the workforce and for future globalcompetitiveness [10].Since 2013, the United States National Science Foundation through its Research

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2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Nathan Edwards; Steven Kiss; Carter Grizzle; Asher Edwards; Vaanathi Sekar; John Branning; Brett Meadows; Mohamed Kassem; Michael McGivern

Rethinking Electronics Industry Workforce Development: Case Studies on HighSchool and Middle School Students with Semiconductor Design and AdvancedElectronics PrototypingNathan EdwardsNathan Edwards is the Executive Director of U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics and is committedto the next generation of STEM workforce through mentoring of high school students and early careerstaff. Mr. Edwards has over 15 years in science/technology with several patents and publications. He hasparticipated in national panels with National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/Medicine; US Dept ofHomeland Security; and National Association for Pupil Transportation. He currently serves on theLewis-Palmer School District CTE STEM advisory committee and

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2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Laura Ann Gelles, University of Texas at Dallas; Amy Walker, University of Texas at Dallas

–491, 2012.[11] ASEE, “Engineering & Engineering Technology by the Numbers,” Washington, DC, USA, 2020. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809372-6.00007-4.[12] E. Nadworny, “College enrollment continues to drop during the pandemic : NPR,” National Public Radio, 2021. [Online], Available: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/26/1048955023/college-enrollment- down-pandemic-economy (accessed Jan. 23, 2022).[13] National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, “Term Enrollment Estimates: Fall 2021,” 2021. [Online] Available: http://nscresearchcenter.org/currenttermenrollmentestimate-fall2013/.[14] B. Sandler, L. Silverberg, and H. Hall, The chilly classroom climate: A Guide to improve the Proceedings of the

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Improving Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Hartley T. Grandin, Hartley T. Grandin,; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

; Sons, New York, NY, 2002.41. Engineering and Engineering Technology Accreditation, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, 21202, http://www.abet.org/criteria.html.42. Mathcad, Mathsoft Engineering & Education, Inc., Cambridge, MA, http://www.mathsoft.com/.43. MATLAB, TheMathWorks, Inc., Natick, MA, http://www.mathworks.com/.44. TK Solver, Universal Technical Systems, Rockford, IL, http://www.uts.com/.45. Sandor, B.I., Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1986.46. Sheppard, S.D. and Tongue, B.H., Statics: Analysis and Design of Systems in Equilibrium, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2005.JOSEPH J. RENCISJoseph J

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The Modern ChE Laboratory

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

Notes. 1998.BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONStephanie Farrell is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. She received her B.S. in1986 from the University of Pennsylvania, her MS in 1992 from Stevens Institute of Technology, and her Ph.D. in Page 7.1180.141996 from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Rowan in September 1998, she was a facultymember in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Stephanie’s has research expertise in the field of Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2002

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Dunn, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Stephanie Swartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Arthur L.C. Antoine, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #14680Effects of a One-Week Research Program on the Graduate School Pipelineand Graduate Student Professional DevelopmentVanessa Dunn, University of Colorado, Boulder Vanessa Dunn is the Director of Student Engagement and Community Building at the College of Engineer- ing and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and an M.A. in Educational Policy, both from the University of Colorado Boulder. She taught math at the high school level and also has a background in Student Affairs (Residential Life/Education). She is com- mitted to creating inclusive

Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; John Graham, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2149: A LASER MICROMACHINING D.O.E. TO INVESTIGATEMATERIAL REMOVAL VOLUMESWesley Stone, Western Carolina University Dr. Wes Stone is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Technology Department at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas, Penn State, and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively. His interests include Six Sigma quality, manufacturing, coordinate measuring machines, and laser micro-machining.John Graham, Western Carolina University John D. Graham is an applications engineer in the Kimmel School at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC

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Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #17776Design and Evaluation of Automated System Modules for Portable ProgrammableLogic Controller (PLC) Kit for Industrial Automation and Control EducationDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano

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Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Paper ID #43435Anti-racism, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Database Curriculum ThroughGroup Research Projects on Historical, Social and Ethical Database RelatedTopicsDr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. She received a B.S./M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Automated Control Systems Engineering and Information Processing. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Educational Data Mining

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin (James) Kwon, Ajou University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Matthew Dordai; Bret Alan Davis, Drexel University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1194: MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OFPLC CODES IN A ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS COURSERichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou’s background is in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. Dr. Chiou is currently an associate professor in the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies at Drexel University. His areas of research include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Yongjin (James) Kwon, Ajou UniversityRobin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University

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ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Tragesser; Gregory Agnes

well--missile warning, global communications, and globalpositioning systems (GPS). Because of the value of space, the USAF has begun to move itsfocus from operating as an air force to becoming the premier air and space force by the year2025. Accordingly, the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) provides graduate programs inboth space operations and astronautical engineering.The introductory and intermediate spaceflight mechanics graduate courses are of coreimportance to the Space Operations and Astronautical Engineering programs at AFIT. Thesecourses rigorously develop the fundamental principles of astrodynamics. Topics in both orbitalmechanics (which deals with the trajectory of a point mass) and attitude dynamics (which dealswith the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid Al-Olimat, Ohio Northern University

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Electrical and Computer

majoring in Electrical Engineering. The teaching tool is designed to optimizestudents’ performance through an instant observation of and among the parameters oftransformers, dc machines, ac machines and transmission line models. The information and datacollected from survey and questionnaires were analyzed and used for the evaluation of attitudestoward the use of this media based teaching tool. Students have responded favorably to andexpressed their satisfaction with the developed software tool.IntroductionIn recent years and due to the evolving technology and its attendant introduction of new materialinto the curriculum, most colleges face a demand to optimize their curriculum and increase thecontent of courses. This challenges educators to

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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Professional Papers

Paper ID #45758Creating Opportunity from Challenge: A Virtual Approach to Building STEMConfidence and SkillsFrank Andrasik, The University of MemphisDr. Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University Dr. Morshed is an Associate Professor in the department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University since 2020. He was an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis since 2011. He has received the B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2001. He then completed the M.Sc. degree in Electrical

Conference Session

Faculty Development 2: COVID-19 Impact on Faculty

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas; Roopa Vinay, University of Texas at Dallas

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Faculty Development Division

the University of Texas at Austin in 2008 where his research focused on design of robotic systems with an emphasis on kinematic and dynamic modeling for analysis and control. Dr. Rios teaches the first-year and CAD courses in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Rios has also taught kinematics and dynamics of machines and graduate-level CAD courses. Dr. Rios’ research and teaching interests include: robotics, design, kinematics and dynamics of machines and engineering education.Roopa Vinay, University of Texas at Dallas Roopa Vinay works an eLearning Manager at the University of Texas at Dallas. She oversees faculty train- ing and support in educational technology

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Osama Ettouney; Don L. Byrkett

are organized to support computer integration Understand and explain how data files are organized to support CIMS Understand and explain how computers are used for solids modeling, for design, and for analysis Understand and explain how computer integration will support concurrent engineering Understand and explain how computer technology and group technology are changing the way manufacturing systems are organized Understand how computer technology can be used in process planning Understand and explain how information systems are used to support the management and control of a manufacturing system Use computers to control a manufacturing system

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Technical Session 9:Topics related to STEM

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori M Caldwell, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Computers in Education

used toassess and improve educational practice within this, and likely similar, contexts [11], [12]. Theiterative process of DBR makes this research method similar to the classical engineering cycle inthat it begins with a challenge or question within an educational context, researchers develop ahypothesis, then design and test an intervention or product [13], [14]. That intervention is thenevaluated within the educational experience and further refined through subsequent iterations(Figure 2).Implementation will occur in undergraduate fluids engineering courses at Utah State Universityand the University of Colorado, Boulder and in STEM outreach events for diverse high schoolstudent at the Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) hosted by

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Computer Tools for Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saroj Biswas, Temple University

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Computers in Education

classroom,or if they have missed a lecture altogether. From the instructor’s perspective, it was a greatexperience with better than expected student acceptance and classroom interaction.1. IntroductionInstructional methods have evolved over the ages from traditional writing on blackboard to theuse of cellulose transparencies and overhead projectors to notebook computers and dataprojectors. The latest trend in instructional technology is the use of Tablet PCs and iPods in theclassroom. In recent years, Tablet PCs are making its headway into classroom instruction atevery level, from K-12 to colleges, as well as in business meetings of corporate America. Infact, Georgia Tech has recently announced that all engineering students must use a Tablet PC

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #16803A Thematic Analysis of the Maker Movement in Cyberspace Across CulturalContextsMiss Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette Avneet is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include K-12 education and first year engineering in the light of the engineering design process, and inclusion of digital fabrication labs into classrooms. Her current work at the FACE lab is on the use of classroom Makerspaces for an interest-based framework of engineering design. She is also inter- ested in cross-cultural work in engineering education to promote

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1079: A PARADIGM FOR ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING IN ANINTRODUCTORY DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING COURSEShonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University Shonda L. Bernadin is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Studies in the Department of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Bernadin received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 1997, her M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Florida in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida State University in 2003