. Session 2259 Student Independent Research Project : Evaluation of Thermal Voltage Converters Low-Frequency Errors Svetlana Avramov-Zamurovic and Roger Ashworth United States Naval Academy Weapons and Systems Department 105 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21402 email: avramov@nadn.navy.mil Abstract: This paper describes a student independent research project. The project task was to evaluate the low frequency errors of Thermal Voltage Converters (TVCs). A
6'#/$7+.&+0)#56*'(1%75+0#%1745'10 '.'%6410+%241,'%6'0)+0''4+0) ,2#ITCYCN1OGT(CTQQMCPF%45GMJCT 2WTFWG7PKXGTUKV[%CNWOGV *COOQPF+0 The paper presents the teaching methodology of a new course in Electronic Project Engineering in the Bachelor degree program of the Electrical Engineering Technology. This course is a precursor to the course in Senior Design Project. The course contains two components: (1) Introducing the principles and concepts of project planning and engineering and (2) the execution of a demonstrable project that is run very close to the principles learned. The first component is conducted through a
Paper ID #44102Complete Evidence-Based Practice: Analysis of Machine Vision in a First-YearEngineering ProjectDr. William Davis Ferriell, University of Kentucky Dr. Davis Ferriell is a Lecturer at the University of Kentucky in the First Year Engineering Program and in Biomedical Engineering within the Pigman College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Analysis of Machine Vision in a First Year Engineering Project- Based Learning EnvironmentAbstractThis is a Complete Evidence-based Practice paper submission. Creating a team-based designproject for
, and on algorithms to develop co-operative multi-agent systems in robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Exploration of Conflict Asymmetry in a First-Year Engineering Design Project TeamAbstractConflict is an inherent part of collaboration in engineering design teams. Engineering educationresearchers and practitioners have developed resources to help students understand the types ofconflict and various conflict management strategies. Despite this, students continue to struggle tomobilize this knowledge to resolve conflicts within their project teams. One reason for thisbarrier may be that most previous research and interventions have assumed
Paper ID #43938An Investigation of Psychological Safety in Student-Led Undergraduate EngineeringDesign Projects through Student InterviewsTara Esfahani, University of California, IrvineIsra Malabeh, University of California, IrvineDr. Mark E. Walter, University of California, Irvine Dr. Walter received his PhD in Applied Mechanics from Caltech. He spent a year as a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow doing materials science research at the Universitaet Karlsruhe. He joined the Ohio State University in January of 1997 and spent 17 years theDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in
of conferences and journals focused on engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessing Leadership Development through a Leadership Practice Project: A Work in ProgressThis work-in-progress practice paper describes the assessment of learning via a leadershippractice project for an upper-level engineering leadership course [1] offered at a large publicuniversity in the central U.S. The course features a mix of theory and practical application and isdesigned to teach skills students can use immediately, as well as concepts they may need later intheir careers. Learning is assessed through written reflections, a “managing oneself” essay, and
Paper ID #42826Augmenting Introductory Engineering Courses to Include a CollaborativeLearning by Design Project: Assessment of OutcomesDr. David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville David Hicks is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Before joining TAMU-K he served as Associate Professor and Department Head at Aalborg University in Esbjerg, Denmark. He has also held positions in research labs in the U.S. as well as Europe, and spent time as a researcher in the software industry.Dr. Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC Michael
community engagement project was created, bridging a university with a local school district to help fourth-grade teachers incorporate engineering lessons into their classrooms. Engineering and education majors co-taught lessons to fourth-grade students about engineering, wind energy, and the engineering design process. The fourth-grade students applied the engineering design process to build model wind turbines showcased at a celebration event. This study seeks to understand fourth-grade students’ perceptions of an engineer before and after participating in this project. Students completed a pre- and post-intervention assessment where they needed to
and then equipping them with the ability to engage that workwith competence and insight. Learning taxonomies are tools that can be used to categorize thecognitive levels at which learners are engaging with material as a means of providing structureand metrics to the educational process, with achievement at higher levels of a taxonomygenerally corresponding to the desired intellectual abilities for practicing engineers [1, 2, 3].The general consensus among engineering educators has long been that creative, practical, andactive educational methods are needed in order to produce engineers who are well-prepared forthe workplace. Presenting students with problems and projects, laboratory experiences, designchallenges, group work, and other
Paper ID #41859Evaluating the Efficacy of Project-Based Approach for Teaching HumanitiesCourses to Engineering StudentsDr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research
Paper ID #42243Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of Marginalized Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Students in Infrastructure ProjectsMiss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environmental
Paper ID #43374Exploring Engineering Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary, Project-Based Introductionto Engineering TechnologyDr. Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology Benito (Ben) Mendoza is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Dr. Mendoza was the (2020-2021) Chair of the Middle Atlantic Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. He is the co-founder and steering member of the City Tech HSI Steering Committee, which seeks to promote awareness of City Tech’s
Paper ID #42961Board 138: Promoting Sustainable Innovation: Mechatronics and CollaborativeStudent Projects with Campus Sustainability CentersDr. Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University Dr. Jheng-Wun Su is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Slippery Rock University. Prior to joining the faculty at Slippery Rock University, Dr. Su earned his PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Su’s research interests are in the areas of mechatronics, 3D/4D printing, and soft robotics.Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University Cameron Constantine is currently
expertise and interests include process dynamics and control, fuel cell systems and thermal fluid engineering education. He has taught courses in system dynamics and control, process control, energy conversion, and thermal fluids laboratory. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating Sustainability into Engineering Curricula Through Project-Based Learning (PBL) Aaditya Khanal1, Prabha Sundaravadivel2 and Mohammad Rafe Biswas3 Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering2 Department of Mechanical Engineering3 The University
Paper ID #41762Board 16: Work In Progress: New Pedagogical Strategies for Senior DesignBME Projects Involving Industry PartnersDr. KRYSTYNA GIELO-PERCZAK, University of Connecticut Dr. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak is an Associate Professor in Residence in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak obtained her combined B.S. and M.Sc. in Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering and her Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Warsaw. After earning her Ph.D., she participated in the visiting researcher program of the University of Torino’s
Paper ID #43075A Work-in-Progress Study: Exploring Performance-Based Assessment in anInterdisciplinary Projects ProgramAbdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Abdulrahman Alsharif is a research assistant for the Engineering Education Department and a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT).Dr. Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds her B.S. from Purdue University. She is a transdisciplinary researcher, with research interests including community engagement, evaluation in complex settings, and translational work at the socio-technical nexus. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Utility-based Optimization Model for Allocating Student Teams to Community ProjectsAbstractParticipation in community-based projects provides students with invaluable benefits, includinggaining practical experience and developing a sense of connection and belonging within thecommunity. Nevertheless, the projects to which students are assigned can significantly influencetheir overall experience
Paper ID #43141Addressing Societal Challenges through Graduate-level Community-engagedDesign Projects (Traditional Research Paper) ˜ George Mason UniversityDr. Samuel A Acuna, Samuel Acu˜na is a research professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University. He is a biomechanical engineer interested in rehabilitation engineering and human-centered product design. He develops new technologies to address movement disorders that develop after injury, such as stroke, amputation, or traumatic brain injury. He is particularly interested in solving engineering problems for the hospital &
techniques. She developed detailed computer models for lunar rover vehicle andperformed various engineering analyses. This gave her an opportunity to learn well above andbeyond what was expected from a typical high school student. The merits of involving grade schoolstudents in research are discussed. Some details of the student design work are presented.Challenges and advantages associated with working with minors are discussed. Student reflectionsare also highlighted.Introduction:In this paper, a case study is presented where a high school student is engaged in independentresearch in an engineering laboratory at a comprehensive public university. The minority femalehigh school student is the sole participant in this project and is advised by a
Paper ID #43290An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects—MeasuringSuccessKais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar Mr. Kais Abdulmawjood is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University in 2024. He received his Master of Science degree (MSc) in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication from Al-Mustansiriya University (Baghdad, Iraq) in 1998. His B.Sc. was in Electrical Engineering from Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq). Kais is currently a Manager for the laboratories of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program (ECEN) at
Paper ID #44085A Modular Water Bench and Fountain Design Project for an UndergraduateFluid Dynamics LaboratoryDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Assistant Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A
Paper ID #41521A Multi-institution Design Project on Sustainable Cities: The Sustainabilityand Social Entrepreneurship FellowshipMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Chris is the Engineering Educational Developer in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Ideas Clinic at the University of Waterloo, where he focuses on implementing hands-on, real-world design experiences across Waterloo’s engineering programs. Chris is
Paper ID #41752A Framework for CAD Design Projects: Combining Scaffolded Milestones,Design Review, and ReflectionDr. Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago Jamie Szwalek is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago in Mechanical Engineering and has over ten years of teaching experience.Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Framework for CAD Design Projects: Combining Scaffolded Milestones, Design Review, and ReflectionAbstractThis paper provides a framework
Paper ID #43766Engaging Undergraduate Students in Experimental Learning in MaterialsScience through a Hybrid Project-Based LearningOsama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests include manufacturing
planning committee.Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley UniversityJanis P Raje, Janis Raje is a free-lance technical writer for higher education programs. She received her B.A. from Brigham Young University and her M.A. from University of Maine in English. She has a particular interest in STEM programs at the baccalaureate and pre- baccalaureate levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Work in Progress Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship ProjectAbstractThis paper presents the practical framework for implementing the Civil and MechanicalEngineering (CAM) Scholarship project, funded by a recently received grant
Paper ID #41071Development of Modeling and Communication Skills through a Project-BasedLearning Approach in the Physics LaboratoryProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of Technology,AIRTON EIRASDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from
Paper ID #41960Board 243: Development and Validation of Learning Through Making Instrument(LMI) Project OverviewMr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 3rd-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and engineering accreditation processes.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #41470Board 266: Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF ProjectProgress ReportDr. Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley Narges Norouzi received her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, focusing on applied deep learning. She has since been involved in working on applied machine learning projects with a focus on biology and education. Her CS education research focuses on using artificial intelligence in the classroom to close the equity gap and leading student-centered programs that promote equity and access. Her work has been supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Paper ID #42582Board 31: Case Study: Reimagining a Design Project with 3D-printed ConcreteAfeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCasey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignProf. Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Henschen completed his B.S., M.S., and PhD. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007, 2009, and 2018 respectively. He was an Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University until he moved to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Teaching Assistant Professor in June 2020. He serves as the co-chair for the Teaching Methods and Education
equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses.Ms. Ren´e Marie Rosalie Marius, Lipscomb University Ren´e Marius is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University. She is studying Software Engineering with a German minor. Ren´e has been working with Dr. Dodson to research the connections of humanitarian engineering projects affecting views of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Mark Sedek, Lipscomb University Mark Sedek is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University studying mechanical engineering with a minor in applied mathematics. Looking forward, he plans on gaining more experience within the research field and pursue graduate school