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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey L. Ray; John Farris

Session 3653 First-Year Engineering Product Realization Jeff Ray and John Farris Padnos School of Engineering Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MichiganAbstractA recognized need for product realization and design topics is occurring throughout engineeringcurriculums nationwide. Current engineering curriculums demand such activities due to ABETEC 2000 criteria and employer demands. During the past year, a modified course structure waspiloted at Grand Valley State University to

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1998 Annual Conference

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Max Rabiee

Electric Power Distribution Model M. Rabiee Eastern Kentucky UniversityAbstract: This paper describes a student project that focused on understanding the distribution systemof a local Rural Electric Cooperative Company (RECC). The project’s intention was to familiarizeundergraduate students with the organizational form of the local electric power companies, and theirelectric distribution systems. We will briefly explain the history and organizational structure of alocal nonprofit Rural Electric Cooperative Company (RECC). We will explore the concept of aconsumer owned, consumer controlled, and nonprofit RECC. We will explain the

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

Session 2606 Industrial Experience: The Role It Plays at the University of Hartford AET Program Daniel Davis, AIA University of HartfordAbstractThe University of Hartford’s Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) Program curriculumis based on the blending of academic-based theoretical studies with industry-based problemsolving activities. Integral to accomplishing our educational goals is having the participation ofindustry in the educational process. It is extremely beneficial to have practitioners in theclassroom on a daily basis. This

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raymond Addabbo

The Integration of Technology, Writing and Mathematics into an Introductory Matlab Course for Engineering Students Raymond Addabbo, Ph.D. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 86-01 23rd Ave. East Elmhurst, NY 11369 raymond.addabbo@vaughn.eduAbstractIn this paper we will present material used in the Vaughn College Introduction to Matlab course.CSC 215 is offered to engineering students that have had a course in calculus and writing.The objective of the first half of the course is to teach students basic programming. What isunique is that the programming techniques

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

1 Second Life Virtual Community - Resources for Educators Robert Avanzato Penn State Abington Abington, PA 19001 Email: RLA5@psu.eduAbstractSecond Life is an on-line, 3D, virtual community that provides an environment for students tolearn and interact in a creative and collaborative manner. The author has investigated a numberof existing Second Life resources to support instruction of a freshman information sciences andtechnology course. Key benefits and challenges that face educators

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Walter W. Buchanan; Muhammad H. Kehnemouyi

31 The Value of ASEE Membership Especially Related to Faculty at Two-Year Institutions Walter W. Buchanan, Muhammad H. Kehnemouyi Buchanan@entc.tamu.edu and muhammad.kehnemouyi@montgomerycollege.edu Texas A&M University/ Montgomery CollegeAbstract: The main mission of the American Society for Engineering Education is to providebenefits to its members. This is done in a variety of ways including its publications, website, andhosting sectional, zone, and its annual meetings. This paper will focus what ASEE is doing andcan do to provide value

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Navarun Gupta; Buket Barkana; Sarosh Patel; Lawrence V. Hmurcik

DISCUSSION ON HIGH VOLTAGES AND THEIR SUCCESSFUL INTRODUCTION IN TO THE ENGINEERING CLASS ROOM USING REAL LIFE ACCIDENT CASES Navarun Gupta, Buket Barkana, Sarosh Patel, and Lawrence V. Hmurcik University of BridgeportAbstractWe discuss the Engineering principles of Hi-voltage (any voltage above 600 volts). Wecite 3 examples that typify some of the problems facing the Engineer and technicianworking with Hi-voltages, including geometry considerations, the need to follow properprotocol and the laws (both scientific and political) governing Hi-voltage.IntroductionHigh voltage is a source of interest to both the Engineer and to the layman. Interestranges from the sight of speeding electrified commuter trains to

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Reilly Sullivan; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

who will use it. In February 2023, 17 engineering studentstraveled to Honduras with the goal of designing a sustainable water system in partnership with arural community. The students who attended the international experience were invited toparticipate in a study through completing a pre- and post-trip survey. Similarly, the students whooriginally planned to go on the trip but decided not to attend also completed a survey. Items onthe instruments inquired about participants’ motivations and barriers to attend this internationalhumanitarian trip. Additionally, the study explored whether students’ mindsets shifted frombeing thing-focused to being more people-focused during the experience.Participants returning from the trip were significantly

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Rodney M. Clayton

Electron Beam Coupling Efficiency in EBF3 Rodney M. Clayton, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rolla, MOAbstractThis study examines the coupling efficiency of the electron beam to a metal substrate in theElectron Beam Freeform Fabrication (EBF3) system. EBF3 is a type of additive manufacturingfor metallic parts that uses an electron beam as an energy source. This type of additivemanufacturing is of significant interest to NASA because of its ability to manufacturecomponents for aircraft and spacecraft or repair parts while on long duration space missions. Tomake accurate models and computer

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2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Julia Apple-Smith; Dave Holger; Shannon Miner

October 9-11, 2003 Ames, IowaFunding from a private grant made it possible to initiate a new program within the College ofEngineering in 2000. This faculty-focused program was developed to support the college’sinternational education and experiential learning program, and has made a step-functionimprovement in our ability to attain our international program goals. These goals state that over60% of our faculty and 33% of our students will have an international experience. (College ofEngineering Blueprint, n.d.)The International Multi-Partner Action (IMPACT) program (see Appendix A) was created to utilizethis grant. Under the IMPACT program, grant funds have been used to support approximately 60faculty who have visited 36

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2010 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Raymond Addabbo

The Integration of Technology, Writing and Mathematics into an Introductory Matlab Course for Engineering Students Raymond Addabbo, Ph.D. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 86-01 23rd Ave. East Elmhurst, NY 11369 raymond.addabbo@vaughn.eduAbstractIn this paper we will present material used in the Vaughn College Introduction to Matlab course.CSC 215 is offered to engineering students that have had a course in calculus and writing.The objective of the first half of the course is to teach students basic programming. What isunique is that the programming techniques

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Navarun Gupta; Buket Barkana; Sarosh Patel; Lawrence V. Hmurcik

DISCUSSION ON HIGH VOLTAGES AND THEIR SUCCESSFUL INTRODUCTION IN TO THE ENGINEERING CLASS ROOM USING REAL LIFE ACCIDENT CASES Navarun Gupta, Buket Barkana, Sarosh Patel, and Lawrence V. Hmurcik University of BridgeportAbstractWe discuss the Engineering principles of Hi-voltage (any voltage above 600 volts). Wecite 3 examples that typify some of the problems facing the Engineer and technicianworking with Hi-voltages, including geometry considerations, the need to follow properprotocol and the laws (both scientific and political) governing Hi-voltage.IntroductionHigh voltage is a source of interest to both the Engineer and to the layman. Interestranges from the sight of speeding electrified commuter trains to

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sivand Lakmazaheri

Educative Self-Assessment Using Web Technology Sivand Lakmazaheri, Ph.D. Educative Technologies LLC McLean, Virginia 22101 {sivand@EducativeTechnologies.net}IntroductionStudent performance assessment can serve two purposes. It can be used as a measure of learningoutcomes and as a tool for improving student learning. In the latter case, the aim of assessment isto identify students’ misconceptions and subsequently offer them timely corrective feedback. Asan outcome-measuring tool student assessment occurs a limited number of times during thecurriculum. As an educative means, assessment is a

Conference Session

The Computer, the Web, and the ChE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Bell; Scott Fogler

Session 3413 No Food Allowed – The Latest Virtual Reality Laboratory Accident John T. Bell and H. Scott Fogler University of Illinois Chicago / University of Michigan Ann ArborThe authors of this paper are in the middle of a multi-year project to create, distribute, andevaluate a series of virtual reality based laboratory accidents, with the dual goals of promotinglab safety and determining the optimal applicability of this medium for this purpose. This paperdescribes the current status of the project, with special emphasis on the most recently developedaccident, involving food in a

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

Paper ID #44801Ethical Case Study on Startup CultureDr. Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Ethical Case Study on Startup CultureAbstract: A high-quality education in ethics is critical for the development of future engineers.It is essential that students study the Engineering Code of Ethics and learn to apply these codeseffectively to a range of workplace scenarios. Engineers have the ability to impact human lives ina positive way, on the other hand, it is crucial to acknowledge that negligence on the part ofengineers can lead to catastrophic consequences

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Angel Ramos, University of Houston; Lauren Chapman, Boston College; Mac Cannady, Boston College; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1649: EVALUATION RESULTS OF AN E AND ET EDUCATIONFORUMMiguel Angel Ramos, University of Houston MIGUEL ANGEL RAMOS is the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation for the College of Technology at the University of Houston. His primary focus has been the practical application of assess- ment and evaluation strategies to enhance educational quality in the college and university. Prior to joining the University of Houston, Dr. Ramos worked as a researcher for the Southwest Educational Develop- ment Laboratory, and as an Evaluator for Boston Connects. He earned a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation from Boston College in 2004.Lauren Chapman, Boston College Lauren Chapman is a

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-559: COMPUTER DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING IN QUAL-ITY INSPECTION- REVERSE ENGINEERING APPROACHAkbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Tech- nology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in computer aided manufacturing and design, Finite Ele- ment Analysis, and automation. Page 22.362.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Computer Digital Image Processing in

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Leonard Gold

Session 2548 Organization and Management of Engineering Technology Units Leonard M. Gold, Ph.D. P.E. Kansas State University College of Technology and AviationAbstractIn most schools, a department deals with a discipline and usually the various aspects of thatdiscipline. This is also true for Engineering Technology. However; the department often doesn’tstop at the various aspects of the discipline. It continues across boundaries to other fields ofexpertise, such as mechanical to electrical. The

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert L. Avanzato

concepts. These team projects have largely replaced thetraditional lecture portion of the course. Collaborative software design for mobile robots provides direct,visual feedback of algorithms and has enhanced the learning process in the computer science course.Introduction One of the challenges encountered in teaching an introductory computer science course forengineers is that the features of the language are revealed in a rather linear, sequential manner thatresults in programming exercises that are often perceived by students to be dry, or contrived. It isgenerally only near the conclusion of the course that students are in a position to creatively attackinteresting and motivating problems and applications.. At the Penn State

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS; Mary R. Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh; Jon Pearlman, Human Engineering Research Labs

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8900Quality of Life Technology Research Experience for Veterans/Teachers Pro-gramMr. Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS Mahender Mandala received a B.Engg. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University at Hyder- abad, India (2008), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, KS (2011) and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) studying Re- habilitation Science and Technology. His primary interest lies in the fields of Product Design, Design Education and Statistics.Dr. Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh Mary Goldberg, MEd received

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Navarun Gupta; Buket Barkana; Sarosh Patel; Lawrence V. Hmurcik

DISCUSSION ON HIGH VOLTAGES AND THEIR SUCCESSFUL INTRODUCTION IN TO THE ENGINEERING CLASS ROOM USING REAL LIFE ACCIDENT CASES Navarun Gupta, Buket Barkana, Sarosh Patel, and Lawrence V. Hmurcik University of BridgeportAbstractWe discuss the Engineering principles of Hi-voltage (any voltage above 600 volts). Wecite 3 examples that typify some of the problems facing the Engineer and technicianworking with Hi-voltages, including geometry considerations, the need to follow properprotocol and the laws (both scientific and political) governing Hi-voltage.IntroductionHigh voltage is a source of interest to both the Engineer and to the layman. Interestranges from the sight of speeding electrified commuter trains to

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Jody Hamabata

154 First-year Experience for Engineering Lab Course: The Mini-Rose Parade Float Project Update – Year 6 Jody Hamabata California State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractThis paper discusses how our university integrates the Cal State’s “learn by doing” philosophyinto the curriculum by combining both a lecture and lab to prepare students for careers inengineering through hands on activities. Each Winter Quarter, each EGR 100 Lab section is giventhe task of designing and building a miniature Rose Float. Under given specifications the

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Ilmi Yoon; Eun-Young Kang; Oh-Young Kwon

471 DeBugger Game: Mobile Virtual Lab for Introductory Computer Programming Courses Ilmi Yoon, Eun-Young Kang, and Oh-Young Kwon San Francisco State University/ California State University, Los Angeles/ Korea TechAbstractThis paper introduces a Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) named DeBugger.The game is developed based on several significant findings about MMORPG games in order toteach introductory Computer Science programming more effectively and provide more excitinglearning experience to students. The DeBugger provides a collection of educational mini gameswithin a virtual community of learners where

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Lessons Learned Papers and Lightning Talks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie E. Evans, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Heather Lynn Johnson; David C. Mays, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #47228Lessons Learned: Motivational Factors for Engineering Faculty Seeking ProfessionalDevelopment for Inclusive TeachingMarie E. Evans, University of Colorado Denver Marie Evans is a professional that works within diversity and inclusion initiatives and assists in conducting qualitative research focused on working towards a more equitable society.Prof. Tom Altman Dr. Altman received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in optimization algorithms, formal language theory, and complex systems. He has published a book and over 90 journal/refereed papers. He received

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #46199Research-Focused Design Capstone Project: Ultra High-Performance Concrete(Case Study)Dr. Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy Dr. Brad Wambeke is currently an Assistant Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He received his B.S. from South Dakota State University; M.S. from the University of Minnesota; and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. He is a member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and Colorado. His primary research interests include structures, construction engineering

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2021 ASEE Pacific Southwest Conference - "Pushing Past Pandemic Pedagogy: Learning from Disruption"

Authors

Scott Matthew Boskovich, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Chris Burns, Boys Republic

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Paper ID #35207Project Ponderosa - Bridging Robot Simulation with DesignDr. Scott Matthew Boskovich, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Scott Boskovich received his degree in Electrical Engineering focusing on Intelligent Systems. He has over 20 years of design experience from industry and has been teaching for over 20 years, 15 years part- time and now is a tenured track professor in Electromechanical Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. His primary focus of research is robotics, autonomous vehicles and embedded systems and teaches related subject matter courses.Dr. Chris Burns, Boys Republic Licensed

Conference Session

Make It!

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Vaibhav R. Shrivastav; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #23953MAKER: Laboratory Improvements for Mechanical Engineering (Phase 2)Mr. Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis I am a young professional engineer who has graduated from Purdue University in Indianapolis with a masters in Mechanical Engineering. It should also be noted that I also received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from there as well. My graduate studies was focused in thermal/fluid sciences and sys- tems/controls. Currently, my interests lie in aerospace applications with an emphasis in space propulsion and satellite design. Although my primary focus is with

Conference Session

Digital and Embedded System Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-2341: TRANSFORMING THE MICROPROCESSOR CLASS:EXPANDING LEARNING OBJECTIVES WITH SOFT CORE PROCESSORSLynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University Lynne Slivovsky received her B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1992, 1993, and 2001, respectively. She worked with the Engineering Projects In Community Service (EPICS) Program from 2001 to 2003. In Fall 2003, she started a tenure-track assistant professor position in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She received a Frontiers In Education New Faculty Fellow Award in 2003. In

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Mullenax, Tulane University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-565: THE ROLE OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE WITHIN ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONCarol Mullenax, Tulane University Carol received her BS in Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University, and an MSE & PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane. She is currently employed in industry by Bastion Technologies, Inc., as a Project Manager for the Non-Exercise Physiological Countermeasures Project, operated out of the Johnson Space Center for NASA. Page 12.1465.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Role of the Master’s Degree within

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2008 GSW

Authors

Nana-Kwaku Danquah; Patrick Mensah; Samuel Ibekwe; Guoqiang Li

Session 12-17 Determination of Thermal Expansion Coefficients of High Temperature Materials Nana-Kwaku Danquah, Patrick Mensah, Samuel Ibekwe, and Guoqiang Li Mechanical Engineering Department Southern University Baton Rouge AbstractResuscitating a dilatometer that was moved from one laboratory to the other, and has not been usedthereafter proved a daunting task in the quest to measure the thermal expansion coefficient of a hightemperature material. This poster presents the challenges faced, the solution obtained