Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larissa Cannon, Brigham Young University; Cory C Cunningham, The Boeing Company; Aaron Lau Inouye, Brigham Young University; Brett Stone, Brigham Young University; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #11163Looking back: A Student Review and History of AerosPACE – a Multi-University, Multi-Disciplinary, Distributed, Industry-University Capstone ProjectMrs. Larissa Cannon, Brigham Young University Larissa Cannon participated in AerosPACE for her Senior Capstone project. She has since graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and is currently working in the aerospace industry. Her undergraduate experience included three internships at Pratt & Whitney and one internship at ATK. She is the co-author of two published papers and has four years experience of

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelley Racicot, Washington State University; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

uses of web-based group platforms, such as wikis and weblogs in industryand education, have been adopted for project management, to support “folio thinking”1,to encourage reflective practice and to build communities of practice. This qualitativeand quantitative study looks at the pilot semester of using social software in a well-established senior capstone design course to support collaborative knowledgemanagement and group assessment. We want to answer the question: How do we assessteam or group learning?From this research question, we developed three project goals: 1. Leverage the group-editing capabilities of WSU Wiki to facilitate a new course dimension: collaborative knowledge management. 2. Pilot the use of social software as a

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Janna, University of Memphis; John Hochstein, University of Memphis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University (1979), and a Ph.D. from The University of Akron (1984). Page 11.328.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 COLLABORATION OF FRESHMAN WITH SENIORS IN A CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEAbstractAn innovative capstone design course titled “Design of Fluid Thermal Systems,” involves groupsof seniors working on various semester-long design projects. Groups are composed of 3, 4 or 5members that bid competitively on various projects. Once projects are awarded, freshmenenrolled in the “Introduction to Mechanical Engineering” course are assigned

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David E. Schmidt, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

contextualizedenvironment relevant to mechanical engineering to fully mature. This paper describes a newundergraduate capstone program that includes a one-credit course that exposes underclassman to relevantcapstone professional skills and cultivates engagement and enthusiasm among students early in thecurriculum.This one-credit elective course was developed to complement a single semester capstone course and isrecommended for sophomores and juniors who will be working on their capstone projects in the next oneto two years. Titled “Fundamentals of Engineering Projects,” the course addresses a broad range ofsubjects relevant to the mechanical engineering capstone experience including the development of designspecifications, application of professional codes and

Conference Session

Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armand Joseph Chaput, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

what to document andhow as discussed in Section 5.5. Instructor Guide to SE Design Application to Capstone Courses This section is generalizes our aerospace-focused SE Design approach for other engineeringdisciplines interested in SE Design application to capstone and other design related courses. Thegeneralized approach was developed with SERC sponsorship through the Capstone MarketplaceProject8. As shown in Figure 12, capstone courses have multiple implementation options. Theoptions include project deliverable type which we categorize as (1) Products (hardware orsoftware including reports) and (2) Reports. Product focused projects increase workload for bothstudents and instructional teams and competitive (single projects) reduce workload

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engineering curriculum, in engineering sciencecourses such as Statics, Circuits, Kinematics, and Heat Transfer. Its importance is also reflectedin several of the ABET criteria for accreditation of engineering programs (Criterion 3), as shownbelow1: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.While the Capstone Design project usually provides a mechanism for applying engineeringanalysis beyond the context of a topical course, it also often highlights the difficulty studentshave in applying prior knowledge in new situations. In

Conference Session

Design in BME Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McStravick, Rice University; Marcia O'Mallley, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Purdue University in 1996, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1999 and 2001. In 2001 she joined the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Rice University, where she is currently an Assistant Professor. Her current research interests include robotics, mechatronics, and engineering education. Page 12.855.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improving Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Projects with Cooperative Learning in the Medi-Fridge ProjectAbstractAs research at many institutions becomes more and

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Layer, University of Evansville; Chris Gwaltney, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-922: INTERNATIONAL CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS:EVALUATING STUDENT LEARNING AND MOTIVATION ASSOCIATED WITHINTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PROJECTSJohn Layer, University of Evansville John K. Layer, Ph.D., P.E is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.Chris Gwaltney, University of Evansville Chris Gwaltney, P.E. is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. Page 14.785.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 International Capstone Design Projects: Evaluating Student

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikhil Gupta, Florida State University; Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #15553The Development of Cross-Institutional Senior Capstone Design Project Col-laboration - A Pilot ProjectDr. Nikhil Gupta, Florida State University Nikhil Gupta received his Bachelor of Technology degree from Y.M.C.A. Institute of Technology, Haryana, India in 2008, Master of Science degree from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, in 2010, and Ph.D from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, in 2014, all in Mechanical Engineering. He is cur- rently an Adjunct Professor teaching Senior Design in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is also serving as Postdoctoral Research Associate at Center of

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division 3: Teaching and Learning in Engineering Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Sollitto, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Paper ID #31782Incorporating Conflict Negotiation Training In a Senior EngineeringProject Management (Capstone Projects I) CourseDr. Michael Sollitto, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Michael Sollitto (Ph. D., West Virginia University, 2014) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication & Media at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. His research explores organizational assimilation and workplace relationships, and his research has appeared in journals such as International Journal of Business Communication and Communication Education.Dr. Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Boong Yeol Ryoo, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-signal/RF circuit design and testing, measurement automation, environmental & biomedical data measurement, and educational robotics development.Dr. Boong Yeol Ryoo, Texas A&M University Associate Professor Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A., 1995 M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A., 1992 B.S., Yonsei University, Korea, 1983 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020A Control Systems Course Project Serving as a Bridge to A Capstone Courseand Research ProjectsAbstract“Control Systems” is an important course for Engineering Technology programs. An easymistake to make in teaching the course is spending too

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

First-year Engineering program at the Ohio State University.Mr. Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University Bob Rhoads works for the Engineering Education Innovation Center in the College of Engineering at Ohio State University as the Multidisciplinary Capstone Program Coordinator for Capstone Design. In this position, he coordinates senior engineering capstone projects that are industry-sponsored and involve multiple engineering and non-engineering undergraduate students. He graduated from Ohio State with a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he worked in the glass manufacturing industry for more than 12 years in various roles from process engineering to sales engineering to design engineering

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University; Patrick Gardner, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-596: TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FORENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE RESEARCH PROJECTSBill Yang, Western Carolina UniversityPhillip Sanger, Western Carolina UniversityPatrick Gardner, Western Carolina University Page 15.1167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching and Learning of Project Management for Engineering and Technology Capstone Research ProjectsAbstractProject management has become an increasingly important skill for engineering and technologystudents of the 21st century especially for U.S. students. While much of routine design andmanufacturing tasks are continuing to move overseas notably to India

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer Finelli, Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

2006-2137: ENTREPRENEURIAL DESIGN PROJECTS: WHAT TYPE OFPROJECTS ARE EFFECTIVE IN IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING &ENTHUSIASM?Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University Gül E. Okudan is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Design at The Pennsylvania State University. She received her Ph.D. from University of Missouri-Rolla. Her research interests include intelligent shop floor control, manufacturing strategy modeling and measurement, solid modeling, product design, and product design teams. Her published work appears in journals such as Journal of Engineering Design, Design Studies, Journal of Engineering Education, European Journal of Engineering Education and Technovation. She is a member of ASEE

Conference Session

Capstone & Educational Resource Developments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

George York; Daniel Pack

10.950.1information about the senior capstone design course at the Academy, followed by an overviewof the particular team project in Section 4. Section 5 addresses the task scheduling for the large Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationproject involving multiple players. Sections 6 through 9 discuss technical details of the projectwhile Sections 10 through 12 provide readers with the administrative procedures we usedthroughout the project life cycle and the lessons we learned. We complete this paper with afew concluding remarks.2. BackgroundIn this section, we briefly present the information concerning our

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2008-429: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM PROJECT WITH SOFTWARERobert Creese, West Virginia University Robert C. Creese is Professor of Industrial Engineering in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He obtained his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees from The Pennsylvania State University(1963), The University of California-Berkeley(1964), and The Pennsylvania State University(1972). He is a life member of ASEE, AACE-International and AFS as well as a member of ASM, AWS, AIST, ISPA, SCEA and SME.Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University Deepak Gupta is an Assistant

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron J. Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Susan Michelle Reynolds P.E., Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Construction

individual students and the needs of the project. Improving this balanceis a major focus of the program going forward.6.0 Conclusions and Future WorkThe nature of a multidisciplinary capstone course is significantly different than a capstone courselimited to one discipline. Such a multidisciplinary course can provide meaningfulinterdisciplinary experiences for students and faculty, cross-pollination of design methodsbetween sectors, and can robustly demonstrate compliance with ABET outcome D, “An abilityto function on multidisciplinary teams.”Such a course also imposes significant challenges. This section contains a discussion of twoongoing initiatives to improve the course: the need to match suitable students and faculty to eachproject, and the

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emil H Salib, James Madison University; Joshua Alfred Erney, James Madison University; Matthew Edwin Schumaker

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

solution of a problem of their choice.The literature on capstone project experiences is fairly robust particularly in terms of thediversity of the approaches explored. A team at Ohio Northern University (ONU) asserted in [2]that students who get involved in extracurricular design activities instead of the mandatory seniorCapstone Projects tend to be highly motivated, gain the Engineering and Technology experiencethey need and have better chances in finding jobs upon graduation. There is also a growing trendto encourage students to take a more active role in their own education where the instructor is afacilitator of learning. In this model [3], the emphasis is more on learning and less on teaching,and it requires instructors to incorporate more

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Gregory Wight P.E., Norwich University; Peter Kjeer, Harvard University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

immediate change to be made is to move the project earlier inthe semester. It was originally deployed near the end of the semester as a four-week “capstone”project for the course so that other projects could be done before it that would develop some ofthe necessary background. This worked well for some teams, but not for others that had otherend-of-semester requirements that generated conflicts at the end, and the final system testoccurred on the last day of classes, lasting into the early evening. A final complaint was that thescope of some of the tasks, although technically appropriate, was too limited to engage allstudents in all groups. This was true for the larger teams across the disciplines, but the membersof the smaller teams appeared to be

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

ProjectAbstractThis paper introduces a multidisciplinary capstone senior design project, which involves thedesign, build and test stages1. It is a two-semester project that was conducted by six seniorstudents in the Department of Engineering at Indiana University – Purdue University FortWayne. The objective of this project is to design and build an interactive sensor package unit thatcan engage dogs into playing. The whole system design is composed of the shell, mobilitymechanism, power source, control unit, sensor system, stimulator system and software. Thispaper also describes several different assessment approaches used throughout the project. Thefaculty members from the Department of Engineering and the local sponsors conduct theassessment. These

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the main teaching platform. However, when presented with options,students never use this platform for class projects or capstone projects. Surveys showed that thiswas due to the fact that the laboratory experiments were topic specific and did not present asystem design approach which made it difficult for students who attempted to use thismicrocontroller [1]. A new platform, the C-Stamp microcontroller, was introduced as analternative for their design. This development boards provide a pre-assembled hardware platform,which include common peripheries in addition to programming libraries. These benefitsencouraged some students to implement the C-Stamp microcontroller in their senior designprojects with fairly successful outcomes [1]. The

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, Statics andStrength of Materials, Engineering Graphics, and Production Engineering. The marketingstudents are also ready to take on the challenge of Marketing Research in their junior year. TheIDS course also prepares the engineering students to take on the Capstone Design course in theirsenior year. The second novel feature of IDS project is that it involved concurrent delivery oftwo junior level courses where the course content of the courses was synchronized. The coursesinvolved in this project were ENGR 3650: Product and Tool Design (Engineering Department),and MARK 3700: Marketing Research (Marketing Department). Both the classes have the samenumber of credits (3) available to the students. Engineers take ENGR 3650 while marketingstudents

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Engineering Practice

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Ebel; Roobik Gharabagi

The Senior Design Project: From Concept to Reality Roobik Gharabagi, William J. Ebel Department of Electrical Engineering Saint Louis University 3450 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103 gharabr@slu.edu, ebelwj@slu.eduAbstractThe senior design experience at the Department of Electrical Engineering of St. LouisUniversity is a two semester course sequence with sixteen weeks per semester. The totalof thirty two weeks for the senior design courses is divided into three major sections oftwelve-twelve-eight weeks. The end result of each major

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Mechanical ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce Feodoroff

Original Quarter One Projects Utilizing Rapid Prototyping Bruce A. Feodoroff New England Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper describes the success New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is experiencing ingrabbing hold of the first quarter students’ creative energy and motivating them to succeed inMechanical Engineering Technology. The introduction and use of a rapid prototype machine hassignificantly impacted not only the quality of the resulting original project models or prototypesbut has greatly enhanced the learning experience for quarter one (freshmen) students. This hashelped in sustaining the students’ interest in Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Educational Outcomes Embedded Within Energy Conservation ProjectsAbstractDuring the summer of 2008, the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technologyreceived funding from the United States Department of Energy to study modes of energyconservation in the railroad industry. Specifically, the projects looked at reducing the usage ofdiesel fuel in the operation of today’s modern locomotives. The project lasted one and a halfyears, and five project tasks examined unique aspects energy conservation in the commonlocomotive. The team studied the usage of alternate fuels as a suitable alternative to usingstraight diesel fuel, where cost, availability, emissions, and material wear are key

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Mechanical ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Blust; David Myszka

to multiple teams. The teams work in relativeisolation to provide an optimal solution for the company. Student teams benefit from thedesign competition experience while the client gains multiple solutions to their problem.Advisors provide a healthy environment for the competition, stressing ethics andhonorable business practices. This paper will discuss the rationale of this venture,methods, current models, administrative issues and the results of this effort.1. IntroductionCapstone ProjectsOver the past two decades, capstone project courses have emerged as an essential elementof a technical education. In fact, this experience has become a “residency-like”requirement for engineering and engineering technology graduates. These projects

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36614Students’ Preference for a Capstone Design Project: An Examination ofthe Impact of Accidental CompetenciesDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma; Peter Orono, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

’ undergraduateengineering program. In this research, both, an independent evaluator and peer evaluatorsevaluate each student’s performance during the group oral presentation. The Spearman's RankCorrelation method was used to determine whether there is a correlation between the teamparticipation and group presentation in the project. For all group members, the result shows astrong correlation between oral presentation score and project participation grades.1. Introduction In the capstone based design projects, the student work together in teams to create solutionsto design problems originating from four sources. In this study, the sources of the design projectswere faculty projects, industry supported projects, projects for design competitions, and

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-2729: ENHANCEMENT OF CAPSTONE INDUSTRY SPONSOREDSENIOR PROJECTS THROUGH TEAM-BASED, PRODUCT REALIZATIONACTIVITIESJames Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Jim Widmann is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. Currently he teaches mechanics and design courses. He conducts research in the areas of design optimization, machine design, fluid power control and engineering education. Page 13.534.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancement of

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Thuriya Rajkumar, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Supply Management and Distribution. Page 14.1233.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Liaison Engineer’s Guide: A Resource for Capstone Design Project Industrial Sponsors and Faculty MentorsAbstractIndustrially sponsored capstone design projects are rarely successful unless the sponsor companyprovides an engineering resource to support the project team. This liaison engineer serves as theprimary advocate for the sponsor company’s needs and helps to focus the development team’sefforts on achieving the goals for the design project. These engineers play a crucial role in thesuccessful