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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Nite, Texas A&M University; G. Donald Allen, Texas A&M University; Ali Bicer, Texas A&M University; Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Vanessa Mae Warren, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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online textbook. They were given the MPE again at the end of the program. Ifthey increased their scores to meet the cut score of 22 out 33 correct, they were permitted toenroll in engineering calculus I. This study examines their responses to the surveys during thebridge program and their grades, including any correlations that exist among the variables.IntroductionAs technology advances continue to grow rapidly, there remains a need for a diverse engineeringworkforce throughout the world. Most engineering majors rely on a strong mathematicsfoundation. Specifically, being successful on college calculus courses has been crucial to earn anengineering degree [1]. However, most engineering freshmen entered college without havingnecessary

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Negar Heidari Matin, Eastern Michigan University; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Shinming Shyu, Eastern Michigan University

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, material and structural technologies as shownin Figure 1.The proposed classifications provide historical evolution of various responsive facade systemsduring the past decades. As presented in Figure 1, the historical evolution identifies advances madefrom basic manual systems to intelligent advanced material systems in control, sensing andactuating technologies during the past seventy years. In addition, depending on the type ofelectrical power used in the facade systems, the responsive systems are identified as either passiveor active systems. Based on the active or passive technologies used in responsive systems, controlcan be a closed-loop or open-loop system.The utilized technologies are categorized in five groups: mechanical technology

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alina Kononov, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew L. Ferguson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kristopher Alan Kilian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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the computationalmodules, lectures, and their integration within the broader MatSE curriculum.1. Introduction and BackgroundThe rise of materials modeling has generated a nationally recognized need for materials scientistsand engineers with computational training 18;23;24 . In industry and academic settings alike,computational materials science skills are in high demand as researchers seek to acceleratematerials design with computational tools 24 . Yet, a 2009 survey revealed that, on average,employers desire for 50% of new hires to have computational training, while only 37% of recentgraduates actually have such training 24 . These trends mandate that materials science andengineering departments around the country must better serve their

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

dealing with student receptivity.1. Peer Review in Student LearningPeer review has become an important pedagogical strategy in higher education. Based upon awell-known process in academic and business communities, the process of colleagues providingadvice to colleagues has migrated to the classroom. Topping provides an overview both of thegains and of the costs of implementing peer review in various discipline-specific classes.1Furthermore, research on collaborative learning has established credibility for students in givingfeedback to their colleagues. The notion of students helping other students in reading andwriting was propagated by early advocates, such as Kenneth Bruffee.2Computer-mediated peer review (CMPR) offers advantages on several

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohit Raj Verma, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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activities. Table 1shows various topics and their corresponding laboratory activities. The hydraulic laboratoryactivities are already completed and available; however, the pneumatic laboratory activitiesare in the process of development. Table below shows the outline of a typical Fluid PowerCourse. Table 1. The contents of fluid power. Lecture Lab Principles and Laws No lab Pumps Labs 1 - 4 Cylinders Labs 6, 7, 9, and 10Hydraulics Valves Motors Labs 5 and 8

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz; Alfredo Villanueva; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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based Systems to more complexRobotic Systems using ROS.IntroductionThe Robotics Industry is expected to grow at “compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in theteens or greater” through 2022 [1].Over the past several years we have developed Robotic Labs and projects that we haveincorporated into other Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) courses to motivate studentsin those courses. We noted high student motivation on those Labs and projects, as well aspositive feedback from students.Robotics is an interdisciplinary field requiring knowledge of software, electronics, controlsystems, actuators and sensors.After reviewing course materials from courses on-line and number of introductory books, wedetermined that an introductory course for Electronic

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bekir Kelceoglu, Syracuse University

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Architectural Engineering

collages. Several of the initial drawings are shownbelow.Figure 1: Concept generation sketches from participantsInterpreting qualitative data was somewhat effortless. Almost all participants emphasized theplanets, stars, and other celestial bodies. When the word “light” was added to the keyword“cosmic,” it was clear that the light explosion (or shining outwards) became the dominant sketchelement. Consequently, the clear image of the light explosion was selected by the author as thedominant design feature and translated into the Stellar’s final image.Figure 2: Concept generation sketches from the author (Time-space warp)Upon concluding the final concept, prototyping stage started. Since it was a linear (step-by-step)process, this paper -as well as

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Anan Ismail Ayyad

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Instrumentation

, including faculty and staff members, have beengenerous in their support and assistance, club members have had to raise more than $25,000 tocover manufacturing and parts costs. Purdue University Northwest competed in its first FormulaSAE competition in the past year [1]. The goal of the team has since been to make significantimprovements on its systems and designs. One such improvement has been the implementation ofa telemetry and data acquisition system. A telemetry and data acquisition system allows for thecollection and interpretation of data from sensors on the car, which enables the team to not onlydiagnose and solve issues with the other systems of the car, but to fine-tune and optimize thegeometry of the mechanical systems as well as making

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Mechanics

graphical representation of the right-hand side of Newton’s secondlaw of motion. It is often used together with a free-body diagram (FBD) to represent therelationship between the external forces on a body and the body’s inertial response [1-4] (seeFigure 1). Figure 1FBD and KD [1]As elaborated in [5], from the perspective of solving kinetics problems, it is not necessary to use aKD. However, we need to examine pedagogical benefits from students’ learning perspective. Justlike we cannot underestimate the role of a user manual for beginning users because of itsredundancy for experienced users, we need to revisit the role of the kinetic diagram in the teachingof introductory dynamics. In this paper, I will

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Vazquez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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research, we report the framework and anticipated outcomes ofa pilot study on NOE understanding of Vietnamese faculty.Keywords: Nature of Engineering, Engineering Education, Environmental Engineering,International Collaboration, NOE Instrument, Engineering Faculty 1Introduction For the last 10 years, there is a continuous increase in the number of research attempts inengineering education, and a relatively increased growth in emphasis on Nature of Engineering(NOE) research [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Although still a developing area, a handful of NOEresearch findings demonstrate that instructors and students hold an inadequate understanding ofNOE

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

packages to design and simulate pneumatic circuits and to build the actual circuit usingthe pneumatic trainers (Figure 1). Figure 1. The pneumatic trainersThe potential challenge with the current lab setting is twofold: students are all MET majors whodo not have background in electricity and PLC, and the hydraulic and pneumatic lac (Figure 2)does not have enough/adequate space conducive to teaching basics of PLC. Figure 2. The hydraulic and pneumatic labThe solution that the authors devised was to design and build portable pneumatic trainers so thatthe course instructor could dedicate two lectures on PLC wiring and programing coupled withhands-on experiments. For the experiments, student

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Daniel Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael D. Cook, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Motion Control Laboratory Focusing on Control Design and Fluid Power EducationAbstractThis paper presents the development of a Motion Control Laboratory in the department ofMechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The main objectives ofthe lab are to 1) Prepare students to work in real-world motion control applications by providingstudents with hands-on experiences to better understand control system design ideas andconcepts, 2) Expose students to electromechanical and fluid power hardware, and 3) Educatestudents about the benefits and capabilities of fluid power and electromechanical actuation.Students analyze systems in both open-loop and closed-loop operation, implement simulationsvalidated by

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

,findings and lessons learned from evaluations of the system by high school students, two-yearcollege students, and four-year college students are presented.DevelopmentFigure 1 provides an overview of the system. After logging in, the user can press symbolsrepresenting each joint of the robot (Figure 2). Based on these inputs, a series of coordinates aresent to a robot controller, which moves the robot to the corresponding locations (point-to-pointprogramming). The user can monitor the movements of the robot through a webcam or IP cam. Figure 1. Overview of Virtual Teach Pendant system Figure 2. Virtual Teach Pendant user interfaceProcess Flow ChartThe LabVolt 5150 Robot

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Kisha Renee Cunningham, Savannah State University; Noel Thomas, Flyskywrd Aviation Inc.

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program.Introduction:Through grants funded by the US Army and Robert Noyce grant funded by the NSF, a course wasdeveloped and implemented to provide STEM activities that promote the interest of High Schoolstudents to pursue STEM education in college. The course developed was five weeks given to HighSchool students during their summer break. We used hands-on Robotic activities to motivate thestudents to further their knowledge and interest of STEM disciplines. Robotics is an interdisciplinaryfield that combines a number of disciplines in STEM education. Aerospace activities also provide aninteresting juxtaposition of many STEM fields. Programming flying robots or drones were chosen as amajor activity during the course [1, 2]. Quad rotor Drones are used today in all

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asghar Rezasoltani, Western Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

added to the additive manufacturing or material science courses in sophomore orjunior levels.Keywords: 3D printing, Additive manufacturing, Mechanical properties, Surface propertiesIntroduction Low-cost 3D printers have made it possible for schools across the nation to have additivemanufacturing implemented in their labs and curriculum. AM machines are used widely bystudents [1]. The ease of prototype manufacturing in 3D printing encourages students to preferAM machines to conventional manufacturing machines in building their projects. One majorquestion remaining unanswered is that how well the AM manufactured parts will perform underload and pressure in an industrial application. Providing the students with hands-on experiences

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

Tasks among Mobile Robot and Robotic Arm.” B.S., Electrical Engineering University of El Mina Cairo, Egypt, May 2001. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Enhancing College of Technology and Engineering Technology Programs with an Industrial Robotics ConcentrationAbstractRobotic accomplishments can enable businesses\ industries to improve performance, by reducingerrors and improving quality and speed, and in some cases achieving outcomes that go beyondhuman capabilities. Robotics also contributes to productivity, as it has done historically [1, 2]. In today’s highly automated manufacturing environment it would beneficial to have aconcentration program in robotics that can be taken by

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Yaping Liu, Pittsburg State University; David Miller, Pittsburg State University; Jeremy Wade, PacificSource Health Plans

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Mathematics

Engineering Calculus II course as they would have limited applications in EET andMECET. The topics of differential equations and matrices were added to Engineering Calculus IIas they have more applications in EET and MECET. Through subsequent meetings betweenfaculty, a textbook on engineering mathematics was chosen and it was established that the topicsin Table 1 would be covered [1], [2].There is currently a movement within the mathematics community to cover topics moreapplicable to STEM fields earlier in the calculus sequence [3]. The sequence of course topics inEngineering Calculus II closely aligns with the proposed sequence in this movement because ofthe removal of the largely theoretical sections on sequences and series and the inclusion of

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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. Implicit bias on student teams is often theorized to influence the prioritization of ideasexpressed by white male students over those expressed by their female counterparts orteammates of color [1]. In addition, a gender-correlated division of work often occurs onstudent-teams, with men doing the more technical tasks of the project, leaving women to oftenfill the remaining organizational and managerial positions on the team [2], [3], [4]. Reasoning forthis type of behavior is often linked to differences in student learning goals for a course, whetherthat be mastery orientation (motivation to understand the material), performance orientation(motivation to earn grades or favor) or performance-avoidance orientation (motivation to avoidappearing less

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paran Rebekah Norton, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; William Bridges, Clemson University

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Mathematics

online N=75 N=70 N=51 68%Traditional methods N=89 N=84 N=59 66% Figure 1. Sample Size and Response RateResultsThe following analyses were conducted on students’ post survey scores.RQ 1) What is the difference in student perceptions of their basic psychologicalneeds satisfaction between the course structures?A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) model was developed to determine ifstudents’ combined means of the BPNS components (competence, autonomy, andrelatedness) differ based on course structure. The MANOVA allows for comparison of amultivariate mean response between groups (Rencher 2002). This model included termsfor course structure (the

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

front and back panel, both of which are made from 6061 aluminum. This durableframe provides a sturdy mounting surface for the industrial electronics. The front side is shown inthe Figure 1 below. The back side of the trainer is used for both support and to protect thecomponents from any damage in case the PLC trainer is dropped on the ground.Mechanical Design: Carrying Handle HMI Mount 8 DI / 8 DO Motor Mounts Figure 1: Front Side of the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Jong-Hoon Kim, Washington State University

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Manufacturing

undergraduate students’ process ofdrawing conclusion from the engineering experimental practices.1. IntroductionMost US manufacturing, mechanical engineering and engineering technology programs offerhands-on practices to undergraduate students. Courses with hands-on labs and/or design projectswere mainly related to three Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)student outcomes: (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze andinterpret data, (g) an ability to communicate effectively, and (k) an ability to use the techniques,skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. This is mainly becausestudents need to conduct hands-on experiments and write reports to present the outcomes of

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng-Wei Lee, Univ of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Shengchang Tang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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of these changes beyond courses participating in the original SIIP project. Wecontinue to keep track of students’ perception of the computational curriculum withinparticipating courses. Furthermore, we investigate the influence of the computational exposure onstudents’ perspective in research and during job search. Finally, we collect and analyze feedbackfrom department faculty regarding their experience with teaching techniques involvingcomputation.2 IntroductionA computational approach has become an indispensable tool in materials science research andrelated industry. In addition to the research interest, the 2009 survey by Thornton et al. [1] andthe followup 2018 survey by Enrique et al. [2] showed that employers of MSE students, such

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Francis, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Michael Manno, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Materials

classesare described along with examples, lessons learned, student performance data and the impact onthe students and program.Introduction 3D printing (3DP), also known as additive manufacturing, is an important manufacturingmethod that has become more accessible for academic lab facilities in the last ~five to sevenyears [1]-[5]. Traditional manufacturing techniques, such as injection molding and forging,involve fixed molds or dies that are expensive and present limitations to the 3D shapes that canbe fabricated. In 3DP, no molds or dies are required. Parts are designed using a computer-aideddesign (CAD) program and then the digital part file is loaded into a slicer program that preparesthe part file for printing on a 3D printer. From idea

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Instrumentation

spectroscopy, and sensors. Specifically, he is interested in developing novel medical devices. In addition to his technical research, he is also an active member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) and conducts research in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) in the Measurements and Instrumentation CourseIntroductionThe Internet of Things (IoT) is defined as a network of sensors/actuators, where these devicescollect and exchange data via the internet [1]. The rapid growth of the IoT is revolutionizing ourworld and the significant drop in price for typical IoT components is allowing us to innovate

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

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Instrumentation

-developed software is also presented and discussed. Projectobjectives and course outcomes are also presented.IntroductionProviding engineering students with multiple plausible options for solving a problem allowsthem to make their own decisions about which way best fits the current application. Tradeoffsbetween options can then be explored and discussed.1 Hands-on experience for mechanicalengineers in instrumentation courses is also very beneficial. 2,3 In the work presented here, third-year mechanical engineering students designed and fabricated simple capacitive fluid levelprobes using readily available parts in an instrumentation course. A common integrated circuitoscillator (555 timer) together with a custom-fabricated capacitive probes were

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Materials

for c & h-j for design,contemporary issues, and social context.Laboratories are a natural fit for coursework combining development of engineering practicesand skills aligned with core content theories. Research indicates engineers “learn by doing”3-7,and that laboratory experiences are critical to development of professional engineers. While thereare variations in objectives for laboratory in the research literature, an approach taken by Ma andNickerson7, who conducted a literature review on laboratory objectives and then aligned them toABET objectives will be used here as a frame for discussion. It is easy using this frame toconnect and extend the original work7 to ABET goals for 2015 as shown in Table 1. This revisedframe was used by

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priom Chakraborty, Purdue University - Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University - Calumet

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technology under Professor Akram Hossain in Purdue University, Calumet. After seeing his insight, the Professor offered him a Teaching Assistant position in the laboratory for guiding the students in the subject of Mechatronics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Page 1 of 14 Designing and Assembling of a Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Laboratory Trainer and Advanced Research SetupAbstract:A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an industrialized computer control system thatconstantly monitors the state of input devices and makes

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine A. Twyman, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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International

with course learningobjectives, can be categorized as: 1) engineering focused (i.e., visiting companies), 2) academic(i.e., visiting universities), and 3) cultural (i.e., visiting a range of sites while emphasizingrelationships with engineering). In this paper we explore how students’ learning experiencesvaried across those different kinds of visits. Results can inform leaders of similar short-terminternational experiences of engineering students as they make learning-centered decisions abouthow to best plan and balance program itineraries.Related Literature on Study Abroad ProgramsThere are several examples of institutions developing international engineering programs to helpdevelop global engineers. Jesiek et al.4 studied three such study

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward M. Segal, Hofstra University; Sigrid Adriaenssens, Princeton University

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Architectural

the course was offered twice (Fall 2012and Fall 2013) and was taken by forty-seven students.The specific design components that were added to the existing mechanics of solids course atPrinceton University were: (i) a process book (i.e., sketch book with an emphasis on the processof design), (ii) a design workshop, and (iii) a post-design workshop critique. These componentswere spread throughout the semester and integrated with the solid mechanics material to createan extended and open-ended design project. This project was largely focused on understandingand redesigning the Sabrina Footbridge (Worcester, England, 1992), a cable-stayed bridgeengineered by SKM Anthony Hunts (Figure 1). The Sabrina Footbridge was selected specificallybecause it

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University - Calumet; Gautam Agarwal, Wynright Corporation

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Instrumentation

might be expensive to build and complicated in case of operation and maintenance. Sothe main objective of this research is focused on following concerns:1. What is the advantage of using timing screw for this automatic filling system?2. How much efficiency based on production and cost we can retrieve using timing screw indexing?The purpose of this research was to design an automatic indexing for an industrial liquid fillingsystem which is basically a piston filler system. The automatic indexer was achieved by a timingscrew from “Morrison Container Handling Solutions”, driven by an Allen-Bradley servo motioncontrol system. The system can inspect the desired number of containers to be filled, accept tofeed into the timing screw also perform