Paper ID #23214Software Defined Radio-based Mixed Signal Detection Laboratories for En-hancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking CurriculaDr. Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as full professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA
more relevant to their futureneeds as working engineers through the use of our prototyping facility.Bibliography[1] Christiansen, Donald "New Curricula," IEEE Spectrum, Vol. 29, No. 7, 1992[2] Conner, Doug "Systems Create Prototype Circuits Boards Fast," Electronic Design News, pp. 104-108, July 1992[3] Rosenblatt and Watson, "Concurrent Engineering," IEEE Spectrum, Vol. 28, No. 7, July 1991[4] Strategic Manufacturing Initiative, National Science Foundation, 1992[5] Brown, George E., Jr. (D-California) Chairman, "Report of the Task Force on the Health of Research," Congressional Records 102nd Session of Congress, July 1992[6] Gomory, Ralph "Government's Role in Science and Technology: Goals and
Paper ID #20112Utilizing Empathy-Based Course Modules to Enhance Student Motivation inLower Level Mechanics CoursesProf. Norman Reese P.E., LeTourneau University Norman Reese has taught in the engineering technology department of LeTourneau University for 6 years. Previously, he worked in industry as an engineer for NASA and later in manufacturing and renewable fuels. In addition to a research focus in design and testing of wheelchairs for developing countries, he is intrigued by student motivation (or lack thereof). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Utilizing
environment that the VR labs should be able to meet theobjectives of undergraduate teaching labs. Typical objectives for STEM based labs reported inthe literature include the following: allow students to better relate the theory to the physicalphenomenon or practice [2]–[7]; provide students with skills in the investigation of research ordesign questions [6], [8], [9]; provide students access to current technology [8]–[10]; motivatestudents and encourage retention [4], [6]–[9]; promote new technology in the curriculum [10];promote self-teaching and desire for lifelong learning [9]. It is generally accepted that labexperiences are necessary for many STEM disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, physics,and life sciences [11]. There is a
Paper ID #25526Innovative Laboratory Projects for a Measurements and InstrumentationCourseProf. David R. Loker, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Mr. Stephen A. Strom, Penn State Erie, The Behrend
Dominion University, AppliedResearch Center, 12050 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23606, USA*E-mail: gnamkoon@odu.edu2 Department of Engineering, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 235043 Department of Teaching & Learning, Old Dominion University, 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk,VA 23529IntroductionRecently, energy security has been a global priority driven by dramatic increases in oil and gasprices. Given a high priority in the U.S. national agenda, solar cell technologies are receivingincreased attention to secure energy sources and are undergoing rapid technical advancements. Inthis sense, strong educational support is vital and current educational curricula should reflectcutting-edge trends and needs in this
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AC 2012-4257: PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT OF THERMAL EVAPO-RATION PROCESS FOR INCORPORATION INTO UNDERGRADUATECURRICULUMMr. Jeffrey Corbet Johnson, Grand Valley State University Jeff Johnson, a current student in Grand Valley State University’s Electrical Engineering program, has previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in physics from GVSU. Presently, he is employed at Grand Valley’s School of Engineering under the auspices of a grant issues from the National Science Foundation to support the development of a nanotechnology curriculum.Dr. Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University Nael Barakat is the mechanical engineering Program Chair at GVSU, a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada, and a fellow of the
areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.Ivan Howitt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Ivan Howitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research interests are wireless networks, adhoc networks, and wireless technology applied to industrial environments Page 15.452.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Embedded Wireless Networks Laboratory InstructionAbstractWireless sensor networks are now considered commonplace in the
problems, manage a project, and create value for a customer, either external orinternal [16]. In the U.S., the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)General Criterion 5.d. requires a culminating major engineering design experience that 1)incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints, and 2) is based on theknowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work (ABET). Capstone courses and projects arewell-suited to providing such an experience. Consequently, capstones have become a de factorequirement in engineering education [16].In a series of national surveys and international counterparts, the longitudinal state ofengineering capstone design education over the past three decades has been assessed
Paper ID #42462Work-in-Progress: Effect of Instructional Practices on Students’ Engagementand PerformanceMr. Umer Farooq, Texas A&M University Umer Farooq is a Ph.D. student in the Multidisciplinary Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, with a focus on Engineering Education. Umer is part of the Learning Enhancement and Applications Development Lab (LEAD Lab). Umer contributes to research initiatives centered on educational, instructional, and workforce development in the manufacturing sector. His efforts align with the mission of the Texas A&M University Gulf Coast Center of Excellence (GCCoE), where he
Living in an International World: Assessing Students’ Global Awareness Somer Chipperfield, Kelly Yoder, Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Abdullah Konak Penn State Berks AbstractEngineers are now often working internationally and across diverse cultures in today’s globaleconomy. Therefore, students should become increasingly globally aware in order to be betterprepared for a career in an international knowledge-based society. Measuring students’ globalawareness is not a simple task. In this paper, our primary emphasis is on understanding Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students
) and the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the AccreditationBoard of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) [1,2]. Designing curricula and courses thatutilize these modern tools without short-changing coverage of classical engineering theory canbe a delicate balance. Consider the use of finite element analysis (FEA) software. In the1970’s and early 1980’s, most courses in FEA courses were taught at the graduate level, withheavy emphasis on theory. Later in the 1980’s and into the 1990’s, FEA classes were added atthe undergraduate level, as use of the tool became more widespread in industry. Becausecommercial FEA programs were complex to learn and use, it was difficult to combine significanttheory with instruction in how to use a
strategy selection. Hypothesis 2: Are there other components of metacognitionthat are affected by this activity? The activity used in this study was inspired by an industrialengineering class activity taught by one of the authors. The team develop hands-on and virtualreality manufacturing simulations that are conducted by students individually and in groups. Wecollect data via traditional paper-based measures as well as eye tracking technology. This studyonly presents the results and analysis from the paper-based measures. The eye tracking data willbe analyzed utilizing signal detection theory and presented in future research publications.3. Methods3.1 Students. We tested a total of 34 undergraduate engineering students who were invited
Session 2793 Simulation vs. Real-time Control; with Applications to Robotics and Neural Networks Joseph T. Wunderlich, Ph.D. EE Elizabethtown College Computer Engineering ProgramAbstractSimulations are often used to model real physical systems prior to electrical, mechanical, andcomputer hardware development. This allows engineers and scientists to experiment with variousconcepts before committing time and effort into hardware. Simulations can also be runconcurrently with real-time systems to build knowledge
Paper ID #43892Positive Leadership: An Intentional Approach to Faculty Leadership DevelopmentDr. Heidi M Sherick, University of Michigan Dr. Heidi Sherick has worked in higher education for 30 years. Currently, Heidi is the Director of Leadership Development in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. She provides one-on-one coaching for faculty in new executive leadership roles as well as for newly promoted faculty (Assistant to Associate).Valerie N Johnson, University of MichiganMs. Heather Wagenschutz, University of Michigan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Positive
Ph.D. and M.S. degrees are in materials science and engineering from Stanford University and her B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from the Michigan Technological University.Dr. Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University Lizabeth is a professor at Cal Poly, SLO in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She has been teaching for 23 years and has continued to develop innovative pedagogy such as project based, flipped classroom and competency grading. Her current research examines grading and the assumptions faculty hold about students. Through the SUSTAIN SLO learning initiative she and her colleagues have been active researching transformation in higher education
energy systems, where she received the US Department of Energy Office of Science Outstanding Mentor Award.Joyce Dinglasan-PanlilioJutta Beneken HellerZaher KmailProf. Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington, Tacoma Seung-Jin Lee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wash- ington Tacoma. His research focus is on the life cycle sustainability of emerging technologies, such as transportation, biofuels, green buildings, and consumer products. His tools of research include life cycle assessment (LCA), industrial ecology, material flow analysis, energy efficiency, market diffusion models, reuse and recycling, and sustainable development. He has published in leading journals in
2006-576: TEACHING A COMPUTER TO READ: IMAGE ANALYSIS OFELECTRICAL METERSTerrance Lovell, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Terrance D. Lovell is an electrical engineering student at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA where he has completed his associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology. He is a research assistant in the EET department. Prior to his academic pursuits he was an electronics countermeasures technician for the U. S. Marine Corps.Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, his M.S. from Syracuse
learned how to spread andstretch our limited financial resources for optimum integration and maximum payoff. We believethat the results of the current Cal Poly project can be transplanted to other undergraduateengineering educational institutions with similar objectives and circumstances.References1. Nahvi, M.J., “DSP Does It”, Paper1526 PS/18, 1998 ASEE Annual Conference, Seattle Washington, June 1998.2. Nahvi, M., “EE 419/459 Lab Manual,” EE Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1999.3. Nahvi, M., “Transfer of State-of-the-art DSP Technology to Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering Education: Attractions, Promises and Pitfalls,” presented at “Technology 2006: The Seventh National Technology Transfer Conference and
with the public.IntroductionIt is increasingly important for the general American population to be scientifically literate sothat the United States can remain economically competitive. According to the National ScienceBoard’s yearly review of science trends, Science and Engineering Indicators: 1998, "Scientificand technological literacy are important. Science and technology skills are increasingly requiredin many jobs. There is an increased emphasis on accountability and the importance of publicunderstanding and awareness of science and technology. The public should be able tounderstand the scientific process and be knowledgeable about science and technologydiscoveries in order to participate more adequately in policy discussions."1A critical
AC 2011-490: A STUDENT-ORIENTED CONTROL LABORATORY US-ING PROGRAM CCZiqian Liu, SUNY Maritime College Ziqian Liu received the Ph.D. degree from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2005. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Engineering Department, SUNY Maritime College. From 2005 to 2008, he worked in Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd, USA. From 1989 to 1999, he was with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, China. His research interests include nonlin- ear optimal control, intelligent control, motor control systems, DSP or microprocessor-based embedded systems, power electronics and drives, and computational modeling
Paper ID #8379Invited Paper - The iLab-Europe Initiative: Exploiting Possibilities Createdby a Network of Shared Online LaboratoriesMr. Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Danilo Garbi Zutin has graduated in electrical engineering at the State University of Sao Paulo (UN- ESP, Brazil, and obtained his Master degree in Systems Design (specialization in Remote Systems) at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach, Austria. His research interests are in the field of remote engineering, online labs, remote control of devices and software development for online labs. Danilo Garbi
Session 1531 When Conflict Helps Learning David Socha†§, Valentin Razmov§, Elizabeth Davis † Center for Urban Simulation and Policy Analysis § Department of Computer Science & Engineering University of WashingtonAbstractWe describe techniques, implemented in a junior software engineering course, for creating anenvironment of safety and for regulating the amount of conflict so that students can learn how touse conflict to benefit their learning and the project instead of
Paper ID #22005A Multidisciplinary Professional Development Program that Shifts FacultyAttitudes and Practice Toward Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies (EBIS)for Teaching and LearningProf. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include faculty development, evaluating con- ceptual knowledge change, misconceptions, and technologies to promote conceptual change. He
Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. He has done and published research in the areas of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for electronics and the design of smart electronic systems. His current research interests include the design of technology- mediated learning environments in teaching electrical and electronics engineering concepts, and curricular innovations for additive and advanced manufacturing programs.Dr. Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech Nicole is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining VT, Dr. Pitterson was a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University and other
Session 2326 Multimedia Oscilloscope Training Program John Bellando, Joseph H. Nevin College of Engineering University of CincinnatiAbstractInnovations in multimedia technology have expanded the realm of instruction from the staticworld of printed manuals to the dynamic world of computer-enhanced training. Utilizinggraphics, animation, text, sound, and interaction techniques, developers are able to createtutorials, demonstrations and teaching aids, which are both visually pleasing and informative.Instrumentation manuals are particularly
Student Perspective of Pedagogies of Engagement Ali Self B.S, Hannah Johnson, Molly McVey Ph.D., and Caroline Bennett Ph.D., PE The University of KansasAbstractPedagogies of engagement have become increasingly prevalent in the teaching of Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses. Research shows that students retain andabsorb knowledge more proficiently when they are actively engaged. Most studies focus onquantitative results to support their claim. The University of Kansas School of Engineeringrecently added new facilities which encourage and promote an active learning environment.Having been in place for two years, there was a unique
Paper ID #36744Shifting to a Virtual Summer STEM Program for HighSchool Students (Evaluation)Alison Haugh Nowariak (Graduate Student STEM Education Researcher) Alison Haugh Nowariak is a Ph.D candidate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is also a STEM specialist teacher for K-5th grade students in ISD 196 in Minnesota. Prior to working in the schools and attending the University of Minnesota, she worked as an undergraduate researcher at the Playful Learning Lab in the Department of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas.Annika Marie GehlGillian Roehrig (Professor
. IntroductionFigure 1 uses the Knowledge Pyramid1 to articulate the vision of a major US corporation on theevolving role of engineers. To develop the products of the future technological marketplace,engineers must move ever higher on this pyramid. Along with curricular efforts to integrateknowledge, the university environment must seek ways by which students can gain experience of bringing multi-faceted projects to successful completion under realistic constraints of the professional workplace. Figure 1: The evolving “Knowledge Worker”. Industry views a progression of the knowledge level of engineers from the