Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

their senior design experience. Specifically,the junior-level microcontroller design course, CPE 329, was enhanced to provide a systemsdesign philosophy utilizing modern computer aided design tools. In this course students have theopportunity to design a custom computer system, interface external hardware and developfirmware to best meet system design requirements. A separate technical elective course has beencreated for students to learn printed circuit board design using CAD tools that build upon themicroelectronics, digital and analog design taught in the core courses of the curriculum. Finally,a capstone design course has been created that incorporates team building, engineering designskills, project management, engineering ethics and other

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Consuelo Waight, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

. 1) Group writing Sessions 2) Weekly Individual Writing Session 3) Discovery Seminar Series 4) Weekly Group Meetings on every Fridays 5) Field Trip to TranStar: Transportation Surveillance with networked camera 6) Trip to Port of Houston, security infrastructure 7) Professional development seminars: include topics such as Patent and intellectual properties; research methods and ethics; project management and Microsoft Project training; graduate study opportunities and graduate exam preparation, 8) Group Meeting and final project presentation 9) Trip to Johnson Space Center Figure 2 Enrichment Program and Activities for REU Participants

Conference Session

Workplace Concerns, Realities, and Intangibles

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

to help students in the working world, there is a need to couple theclassroom technical knowledge with communication activities. The current organizationused by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MSU incorporates technicalknowledge acquisition with its presentation in course throughout the curriculum. Studentsbecome immersed in both facets of the program without separation. Page 14.1372.3Table A1. Communication Activities in ME CurriculumFrosh EGR 100 – Residential ProgramYear Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA; John A. Christian, University of Texas, Austin; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

course is structured in modules, such that a particular topic module can be pulled forinclusion in another class, thus allowing an easier opportunity for export. Furthermore, themodular structure allows for reordering of the 24 topics per the instructor’s preference. Giventhis approach, modules can also be added or deleted based on topic interest. In fact, there are anumber of topics worthy of inclusion in future versions of this course, including softwaresystems engineering, human factors, design for supportability and maintainability, and six-sigmaquality methodology. In addition to lecture modules, class time is also devoted to invited guestspeakers, watching relevant videos and introducing ethics and professional leadership concepts.The SE

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy Ward, Ohio State University; Ann Christy, Ohio State University; Robert J. Gustafson; Jessica D'Ambrosio; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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International

need to become global engineers, but the National Academy ofEngineering2 predicted that, among other attributes, “the engineer of 2020 will have tounderstand how to adapt solutions, in an ethical way, to the constraints of developingcountries.”The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) encourages educationalprograms to develop their own learning outcomes that are consistent with each individualprogram's educational objectives. However eleven outcomes (a-k) 3 are required of all accreditedU.S. engineering programs, including one that says programs must demonstrate that theirstudents attain “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; GuangZhi Qu, Oakland University; Ishwar Sethi, Oakland University

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International

secondday of the program. The project requirements and team collaboration ethics were emphasized.Since the project required the use of CAD software, teams were arranged in such a way that atleast one of team members was familiar with a CAD software package.Each OU ME student was randomly assigned to work on a team with two Chinese students on adesign project as part of their senior design project. Since a full time faculty member was withthe students full time in China, the amount of interaction between the student groups and thesupervising faculty was significant. Informal meetings were held with each student group nearlyeveryday in China. After they returned from China, students continued to work on this project,and finished their design by the

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian DeJong, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

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First-Year Programs

. That is, students in EGR120 are not seen again in the engineering programuntil their second year.The ET department lies within the College of Science and Technology, yet EGR120 drawsstudents from around the university who are interested in engineering, technology, or just afun design project. The course is offered both semesters and has no prerequisites, although itrecommends Intermediate Algebra or higher. The syllabus covers introductory material suchas the engineering profession, problem solving, measurement and units, ethics, economics,and basic mechanical and electrical concepts. Traditionally, the course includes one largegroup design project of either a cardboard boat race in the fall semester or a robot King-of-the-Hill competition in

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

improve world health. Our REU-RET program has a problem-basedfocus with health related solutions at its core. We have identified additional characteristics ofbiomedical engineering research that we believe makes it a compelling and beneficial researchfocus for undergraduate students and for urban STEM teachers. Biomedical engineering researchis interdisciplinary, encourages communication, is collaborative, has a bioethics focus and issolutions focused. Biomedical engineering research addresses global concerns, encouraginginternational collaboration, and ethical and contributory behaviors in students and teachers. The field of biomedical engineering is a significant need. The United States Departmentof Labor reports, “The number of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moderick Greenfield, Eastern Michigan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

units ofmajor field work, with courses in six different core areas.Engineering Requirements1. Students must earn at least a 2.5 GPA in all math, science, and engineering courses.2. Engineering students are required to register, by petition if necessary, for the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination at the earliest date allowed by the State of Michigan prior to graduation.Required CoursesREQUIRED PHYSICS COURSESPHY 223 Mechanics and Sound 5PHY 224 Electricity and Light 5PHY 350 Electricity and Magnetism I 3PHY 360 Heat and Thermodynamics 4PHY 406 Ethical Issues in Physics 1*PHY 420

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Kaczorowski; Fazil Najafi

with a foundation of knowledge in science,basic theory, and technical subjects as they prepare for their real-life counterparts. Practitioners believe that theworkplace requires graduating engineers to have many basic skills including the ability to work on a team and tocommunicate with one’s peers and supervisors. In addition, there is need for the capabilities of utilizing infor-mation technology, focusing on customer and societal needs, as well as ethical and environmental concerns, andunderstanding global needs and market forces. Therefore, the focus of engineering education should be on theimmediate applicability of the engineering knowledge to the end user. Due to system constraints, university faculty find it difllcult to remain

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Ph.D., Paul E. Givens; H.A. Montefusco; Anita L. Callahan

intellectual property has come to the forefront of the ethical debate. Unlike the property we have been talking about you could somehow sense, intellectual property is really a product of the mind. It is knowledge. And students who plan on producing products of the mind need to be aware of the issues involved. Traditional Means of Protection Traditionally, intellectual property has been protected by one of four means: copyright, patent, trade secrets, and service marks. Although these are still the primary means of protection, protection in one country does not guarantee protection in all countries where one might do business. Each case must be analyzed separately. Copyright is designed to

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne E. Wells

studies also facilitate the introduction of the multiple and often conflicting objectives facedby engineers in practice. Real engineering problems solved in the context of their environmental, societal,economic and ethical constraints as well as their technical context, provide a much improved insight into thepractice of engineering. The guidelines for ABET accreditation consistently require this broadened approach toengineering education and the structure of this new resource will respond to the recommendations of the ASEEProject Boards recommendations under “Engineering Education for a Changing World’ in making engineeringeducation relevant, attractive and connected. (A SEE Prism, 1994

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell J. Deaton; Michael J. Bartz

special topics classes, or by completing Honors contracts in regular sections. i. ELEC 4XXX: (Senior EE Elective from an approved list). Engineers apply scientific and mathematical knowledge to real world problems. Therefore, the honors program includes a course which treats an advanced engineering application in detail. While the emphasis is on technical material, group projects, oral and written reports on background work for the project, and a discussion of the ethical and social responsibilities of engineers should also be incorporated. Honors credit given for honors sections and honors contract work in regular sections

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

John W. Prados

features.The quantitative criteria require that an engineering curriculum include the equivalent of 1.0 yearof mathematics and basic science; 0.5 year of humanities and social sciences, not counting com-munication skills courses; and 1.5 years of engineering topics including a strong engineering de-sign stem that begins early in the curriculum and culminates in a major, integrative (capstone)design experience. The qualitative criteria require that the students’ educational experiences in-clude development of appropriate computer skills; development of written and oral communica-tion skills; understanding of the ethical, social, economic, and safety considerations in engineer-ing decisions; application of probability and statistics to engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

lecture and demonstrations. 3. Graduates will acquire in-depth knowledge in areas such as applied mechanics, computer-aided engineering graphics, design, and manufacturing processes. 4. Graduates will possess effective communication skills in oral, written, visual and graphic modes for interpersonal, team, and group environments. 5. Graduates will gain appreciation for the responsibility of the contemporary engineer by demonstrating professionalism and ethics including a commitment to utmost performance quality and timeliness, respect for diversity, awareness of international issues, and commitment to continuing professional development throughout their careers.The Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bailey, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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First-Year Programs

. Function effectively on Team dynamics Interpersonal Valuing others multidisciplinary teams communication opinions i. Ability & desire to pursue Preferred learning Self-directed Self-improvementIII life-long learning style learning g. Communicate effectively Forms of Writing, public Clarity & communication speaking understanding f. Understand professional, Principles of ethics Analyze situations Personal ethical responsibility responsibly responsibility h

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.99.6Three well-known engineering-affiliated organizations, representing an independent agency, anational manufacturer, and an accreditation bureau, offer a listing of preferred attributes ofengineers:The National Academy of Engineering developed a list of specific attributes of engineers that arekey to the success of the engineering profession: strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity (skillin planning, combining and adapting), creativity, good communication, master of business andmanagement, leadership, possess high ethical standards, strong sense of professionalism,dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility, and lifelong learners19.The Boeing Company, manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, is along

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

: Mechanical Engineering atSmall Scales; Designing Intelligent, Human Scale Systems; Efficient, Clean EnergyTechnologies; and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing. Another paper he co-presented at the International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition in 2003was entitled: ‘Managing a Major Curriculum Reform Effort in a Large ResearchUniversity.’(4) Several recommendations were made in that paper: consolidate the separatefreshman courses in graphics and intro to ME into a single course; convert machineelements into a project-centered experience; convert thermo course into a project-basedthermal-fluid systems course. In conclusion, the authors stated that “The knowledge,skills, ethics and attitudes which we are trying to instill are

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Scudder, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Stratton, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

4.19 belts, pulleys, and sprockets for mechanical design applications. 1 Ethics - understands the importance and consequences of ethical behavior. 4.18 Engineering Graphics - Read, apply, and measure GD & T and size tolerances to meet 2 4.17 design goals and reflect manufacturing process capabilities. Mechanics - Design axially loaded members, beams, bars in torsion and machine parts in 2 4.16 combined loading for both static failure and deflection

Conference Session

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donna M. Riley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

their undergraduate programs and educateinclusive communities of engineering and computer science students prepared to solve 21st-century challenges.”The idea for RED emerged from a high-level review of Engineering Education investments at theNSF. Informed by both internal program evaluations of current and prior programs and externalassessments in the engineering education literature [1, 2], the review revealed that while therehad been significant progress made in diffusing engineering education innovations in first-yearengineering and in capstone design, change had been much slower in the middle years of thecurriculum. In particular, while certain workplace-relevant engineering skills such ascommunication, teamwork, design, ethics, and socio

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College-Dublin

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, ethics and values, and action/involvement—that can beapplied to many forms of literacy (Cheek, 1992). A later study (Gagel, 1997) definedtechnological literacy as being able to: “(a) accommodate and cope with rapid andcontinuous technological change, (b) generate creative and innovative solutions fortechnological problems, (c) act through technological knowledge both effectively andefficiently, and (d) assess technology and its involvement with the human lifeworldjudiciously.” Generally STS-derived definitions of technological literacy address the need toeducate individuals for living in a technologically mediated world and are system oriented,involve elements of the ethical and moral dimensions of society, and are both critical andintegrative

Conference Session

Life After Graduation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago; Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois, Chicago; Fazle Shahnawaz Muhibul Karim, University of Illinois, Chicago; Samuel Thomas Harford, University of Illinois, Chicago, PROMINENT Labs; Hereford Johnson, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Educational Research and Methods

standard that covers mainengineering skills in sciences, mathematics and design. Students are prepared through arigorous curriculum. However, Universities fail to fully prepare students for aspects of theirlives beyond the academic scope. While the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) requires student training in ethics, lifelong learning, communication, and working inmultidisciplinary teams, students remain insufficiently prepared with skills that help overcomemany challenges they face after leaving University.University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a public research university registering greater than20,000 students. One of the colleges at the University is the College of Engineering (COE). TheDepartment of Mechanical and

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

problems. Professional competence has been previouslydefined as a high level of motivation, use of intelligence to solve problems and make decisions,teamwork, management and leadership of others, communication, planning and management of aproject and resources, innovation, and a strategic view of the larger picture of the project2,3. Thesecompetences, along with strong technical knowledge skill set, have been linked to futureprofessional engineering success3,4. Additionally, ABET requires that graduating engineers meetthe following select criteria: (d) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; (f) understandingof professional and ethical responsibility; (g) ability to communicate effectively; and (h) the broadeducation necessary to

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the greater good o Alumni will uphold and advance the core values of: Community, Character, Civility, Citizenship, Commitment, and the university’s commitment to sustainability. o Alumni will behave with integrity in ways consistent with the Association of Energy Engineers Code of Ethics, the NSPE Code of Ethics, and their company’s values and beliefs, and will engage with other professionals through relevant professional societies and/or company ‘communities of practice’. Signs of upholding and advancing these values and contributing to the greater good could include: • Being engaged in the world and thinking beyond

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

data justice in the US/Mexican borderlands, and the development and practice of engineering expertise. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching social responsibility in a Circuits courseAbstractIn an entry-level Electrical Circuits course, we designed a series of modules to help engineeringstudents consider the social and ethical implications of electrical engineering. Such implicationsare particularly evident when we consider the origin of materials that electrical engineers use, theproducts that they develop, and the lifecycle of those products. Engaging with issues related tosocial context can seem disconnected from technical course content by both students and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

during their firstyear of college, and apply it to their habits for critical thinking and metacognition. Thisknowledge could inform our guided practice in reflection through essays and other prompts. Ourfirst-year engineering design course at a research institution in the southeastern United Statesalready includes practice in certain professional skills, such as ethics and integrity, teamwork andtechnical communication. It is evident that reflective judgment is another important professionalskill that should be initiated early in the engineering curriculum, both for solving ill-structuredproblems and for retaining knowledge.Our research question is as follows:  How well do first year students develop higher level thinking skills through

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 17: Student Cognitive Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adaline M. Buerck, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; Estenia Ortiz Carabantes, University Of South Florida; Daniel Arnulfo Delgado Jr., University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

, resource recovery from waste, and bioremediation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integration of a Local ‘Wicked’ Problem into the Environmental Engineering Laboratory CurriculumINTRODUCTIONThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET) works to ensureconfidence in programs and ensure graduates are prepared for the workforce. One outcome ofspecific importance is ABET outcome j, which is for students to ‘gain a knowledge ofcontemporary issues’ or outcome 4 which comes into effect in 2019 and states that students musthave “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situationsand make informed judgments, which

Conference Session

Technical Session 1: Issues Impacting Students Learning How to Program

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Cyrus Rezvanifar, University of Akron

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Computers in Education

isolationusing the currently available data. An independent control group with the exact same conditionsexcept for the “programming without computer” experience could enable more reliable statisticalinferences. However, since this technique has indicated significant improvements on students’performance and learning experience, it would not be ethically justifiable to eliminate thisexperience in a future course for the purpose of having a control group. Nonetheless, an improvedstudy design will be incorporated in our future study to more accurately and specifically investigatethe effect of this technique on students’ performance and learning experience in computerprogramming.As a side note, since using cell phones is typically forbidden during class time

Conference Session

Online Programs and Program Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University; Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Purdue University; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Graduate Studies

articles in compu- tational complexity theory, in professional ethics, and in engineering education research. He currently serves on the Advisory Group for the Online Ethics Center at the National Academy of Engineering. He is a Carnegie Scholar, a Fellow of the IEEE, and a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Edu- cation. Professor Loui was the editor of the Journal of Engineering Education from 2012 to 2017 and the executive editor of College Teaching from 2006 to 2012. He was Associate Dean of the Graduate Col- lege at Illinois from 1996 to 2000. He directed the theory of computing program at the National Science Foundation from 1990 to 1991. He earned the Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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Educational Research and Methods

industry. Such courses are bringing to the forefront many of the AccreditationBoard for Engineering Education (ABET) outcomes, e.g. project management, lifelong learning,design, teamwork, communication, problem solving, economics, ethics and contemporary issues[]. Even the sustainability is included in ABET design considerations, it is not very often fullydiscussed in student projects. However, students have often expressed the desire for the inclusionof renewable energy projects and sustainability concepts in senior design course sequence [6-10]. Such projects are providing multi-disciplinary collaboration, valuable hands-on experience, aswell as a working demonstration of green energy and design. Senior design projects are alsointended to