Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

William E. Cole; Jerome Tapper

2.33 Statistics 2.60 2.94 Mechanics 2.69 2.33 Building Systems 2.84 2.85 Drawing Tools 2.85 Manufacturing Processes 2.56 2.83 Laboratory Skills 2.67 Library Research 2.33 C programming 2.89 2.17 Unix Knowledge 1.83Math (Differential Equations, Calculus) and basic engineering technology skills (Thermo/Fluids,Materials) are low in importance to the respondents. This is

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; David P O'Neill, Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Philippa Eshun, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

inclusive, reflective teaching practices on problem solving proficiencyMotivationDevelopment and implementation of inclusive teaching practices is an important educationalmovement [1]. For four years, we worked to implement three inclusive practices: standards-based grading with reflection [2], [3], co-created assessment [3], [4], [5], and peer review [2] ofwritten deliverables in a sophomore-level experimental design laboratory and lecture course.This work focuses on peer review, though it utilizes the former two practices in doing so.Briefly, standards-based grading (SBG) is a formative assessment approach that allows fortracking of objective proficiency throughout the curriculum and allows for just-in-time

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, accommodated andleveraged in real world problem solving and how we prepare students for this. The paper has Page 22.1583.2three sections that chronicle episodes in an eight-year investigation of interdisciplinary learningboth in engineering research laboratories and in an introductory biomedical engineering course.We begin by briefly reporting on a six-year study of the cognitive and learning practices in twotruly interdisciplinary communities and the design principles for classrooms that we extractedfrom these studies. Then the design and development of the classroom context and content arediscussed as they relate to the design principles. Finally the

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Kane, University of New Hampshire and Cypress Semiconductor; Thadeus Paul Kochanski, Vital Electronics Institute; Andrzej Rucinski, University of New Hampshire

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Electrical and Computer

2009 Conference on Microelectronics Systems Education (MSE’09) in San Francisco. At the University of New Hampshire, he is the found- ing Director of the Critical Infrastructure Dependability Laboratory, the Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Space Science Center. He was the Member of the US State Department/Fulbright National Screening Committee and he is the Fulbright Senior Specialist. Page 22.391.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Creating a Global Computer Engineering and Science Curriculum Based on Vital

Conference Session

FPD I: Attacking the Problems of Retention in the First Year

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

laboratory in topics such as profile of the engineering profession andeducation, systems of units, data presentation and graphing, ethics, and problem solving usingcommon engineering concepts.A description of one of these challenges is presented next to demonstrate the challengedevelopment and implementation process, the developed instructive materials, assessment tools(pre-test and post test), and the preliminary results that were obtained in the implementation ofthe challenges. Similar instruction and assessment tools were developed for each of the otherchallenges in Figure 2. Page 22.471.6 Introduction to ME Objectives M1 M2

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Ibeh

trend in theindustry appears to be the focus of changes in undergraduate curricula. Some of the notablediscussions and efforts in this area are presented under this section.Braham, J., “Where are the Leaders?” Machine Design, October 10, 1991, Page 58-62. JenniferChalsma, Staff Editor at Machine Design, after interviewing some practicing engineers fromFortune 500 companies, concludes that “Readers call for more practical, “real world” coursesand less theory.” Suggestions for improving engineering and technological curricula include: theuse of Co-ops and Internships, and increasing the number of laboratory courses and projects.Hiles, K. E., “A Project-Based Freshman Engineering Design Experience-FIRST,” ASEEAnnual Conference Proceedings

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of the physical sciences to understand,develop, and fabricate solar cells. The teachers went into the clean room and completed theprocessing steps to produce functional solar cells, then they tested and characterized them. Theteachers left with a souvenir wafer and course material that aided them in the introduction ofsubject matter into their curricula. Program assessment was conducted and course outcomesmeasured through teacher surveys.IntroductionThe Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Montana State University (MSU)has created two new laboratory intensive courses in which undergraduate (EE407) and graduatestudents (EE505) are given the opportunity to go into a clean room and process a silicon wafer toproduce functional

Conference Session

Modeling and Problem-Solving

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Active Learning Environment for Enriching Mathematical, Conceptual and Problem-Solving CompetenciesAbstractClass projects involving problem-solving case studies are an effective way to develop andimplement an active learning environment. A term class project was initiated as part of aStrength of Materials course. The project included the creation of a laboratory setup and session,lecture sessions, tests, problem-solving case studies, presentations, and reports. Active learningprojects that engage students in structured course activities benefit students more than traditionallecture-based approach because students learn to construct their own version of knowledge

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Capstone

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Emin Yilmaz; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

, upgrading, repairing and testingmechanical systems. The goal of laboratory part of “EDTE 341-Power and Transportation”course is to service small and/or large internal combustion engines. The purpose of this projectwas to service the gasoline engine, the engine dynamometer attached to it, and carry out someengine performance tests. If successful, the engine performance testing will be incorporated intothe “EDTE 341-Power and Transportation course” or the “ETME 301-Thermodynamics andHeat Power” course as one or more laboratory experiments. EDTE 341 and ETME 301 aretechnical elective and required courses, respectively, for Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) students. The gasoline engine was disassembled and serviced as a requirement for

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Preston McCrary; Chip Ferguson; Aaron Ball; Wesley Stone

needs of aunique region. The focus will be on approaches graduate education can take to address thegrowing need for technically prepared leaders in engineering fields. Specifically, partnershipand engagement actions taken by WCU and the benefits gained will be presented. Through theCenter for Integrated Technologies (CIT), graduate students have been involved in creativeprojects with organizations such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Caterpillar, Borg-Warner,Bombardier Recreational Products, and U.S. GreenTech. Additional information will beprovided on equipment resources available for industry use through the CIT and the developmentof a millennium campus to provide additional resources for entrepreneurial startups. Because ofthe positive

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tolga Duman; Cihan Tepedelenlioglu; Antonia Papandreou-Suppappola; Venkatraman Atti; Andreas Spanias

elective UG course entitled “Introduction to signal processing forcommunications research,” is being developed for Fall 2005. Evaluation and assessment procedures are inplace to evaluate the modules and measure the success of our objectives.* This work is sponsored by the NSF CRCD-EI award 0417604. Page 10.19.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”1. IntroductionTraditional undergraduate (UG) topics in electrical engineering and computer science rely on structuredclasses, laboratories

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda M. Head, Rowan University; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University; Bernard Pietrucha, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

responsibilities is key to their ownacademic success making appropriate mentoring and training crucial1.In the College of Engineering each of our four departments was assigned funding for threeTeaching Assistants that are designated Fellows. The Teaching Fellows (TFs) not only takeclasses, work on their thesis research and assist with undergraduate laboratories, they also havethe opportunity to gain direct classroom experience as instructor of record for a freshman orsophomore course. With these opportunities in mind, the College of Engineering Dean’s Officeand the four department Chairpersons formed a committee to develop a summer trainingprogram that prepares the TFs for the teaching experience.Since TFs are assigned to a wide variety of different

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Colin D. Paul; Melinda B. O'Neil; W. Roy Penney; Bernard J. Van Wie; Paul B. Golter; Robert R. Beitle; Edgar C. Clausen

withinterchangeable cartridges for dye injection into a flow stream; flow measurement with venturi,orifice and pitot tube meters; shell-and-tube, extended area and double pipe heat exchange; andpacked bed and fluidized bed performance. The DLMs are effective learning tools, but are theyuseful in collecting laboratory data?An experimental study was performed to determine the duty of the DLM shell-and-tube heatexchanger, and then to compare the results to theoretical predictions. Although a few minormodifications of the apparatus were necessary in order to obtain accurate data, experimental heattransfer rates on the tube side (539-831 W) were within 15-20% of theoretical predictions.Similarly, experimental heat transfer rates on the shell side (681-1,068 W

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

higher education institution is engaged in educational program contentdelivery over the Web at some level. Arizona State University uses Blackboard as the interfacedesign for Web delivery of courses, both as a supplement to face-to-face courses, as well as forcourses that are totally online. Traditionally, lecture-based courses are more amenable to Webdelivery compared to laboratory courses. Blackboard, along with most of the enabling softwareis most effective at supporting the lecture format; however, the authors of this paper areinterested in exploring ideas and methods to maximize the science, engineering, and technologystudents’ laboratory experience through distance delivery. In general, faculty in science,engineering, and technology-based

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2053: AN INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE DYNAMIC SYSTEMSTEACHING METHODOLOGY UTILIZING ANALYTICAL ANDEXPERIMENTAL APPROACHESPeter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Peter Avitabile is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME, IES and SEM. Page 12.222.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 AN INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Frederick Doe, Illinois Institute of Technology; Elana Rose Jacobs, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

to gain an in-depth, meaningful understanding of students’experiences. Data was analyzed from pre- and post-surveys and an exit interview to construct thecase study. A constant comparative method was used to develop conceptual themes thataddressed the research question. The community college students experienced self, perspective,support, knowledge, and relationship gains. This study concluded that the main reason for thegains were the multilevel support systems that was in place for them in the laboratories andreceived by their families throughout the duration of the program. Study implications are thatmore research universities should target community college students to apply to their REU.However, future studies are critical to develop

Conference Session

AERO 2: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary Stein, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Bonnie Swan, University of Central Florida (Program Evaluation and Educational Research); Seetha Raghavan, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

joint three-way collaboration between researchers from the US university, the German Research organization, and scientists at a USNational Laboratory, but has since expanded to encompass other research institutions based on the project demands of thestudent researchers, including additional National Laboratories. The collaboration from this program exposes both undergraduateand graduate students to the technical, global, and professional environment ideal for fostering the skills necessary in the nextgeneration of competent global engineers while also providing the conditions towards advancing research in their given research International Research Collaboration

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Murray, Pittsburg State University; Jeanne H. Norton; Dan Spielbusch

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

are accreditedby the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This accreditationprovides assurance that our ETECH programs meet the quality standards of the profession forwhich that program prepares graduates.Engineering and engineering technology are separate but closely related professional areas thatdiffer in some areas (Thomas, n.d.). ETECH courses stress the application of technicalknowledge and methods in the solution of practiced engineering problems. Engineering coursesstress the underlying theory of the subject matter. In ETECH programs, laboratory activities arean integral component, including the study of practical design solutions, manufacturingtechniques, and evaluation techniques for industrial type problems

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert C. Knox; Robert W. Nairn

development, work assignments, summary of work to date, and refined GANNT Chart for meeting project deliverablesWorking Review Session 33% Oral Presentations – oral presentations of team development, work assignments, summary of work to date, and refined GANNT Chart for meeting project deliverablesWorking Review Session Laboratory Work (examples) 7-9 a. Laboratory Analyses i. In house equipment/techniques ii. Contract laboratory a. Data CompilationDeliverable

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, University of Houston MIGUEL RAMOS is the Director of Accreditation and Assessment Services for the College of Technology at the University of Houston. His primary focus has been the practical application of assessment 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 Development Laboratory, and as an Evaluator for Boston Connects. He earned a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation from Boston College in 2004.William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston WILLIAM FITZGIBBON, III earned his BA and PhD degrees from Vanderbilt University in

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

bioengineering experiences in the chemical engineering curriculum39Trouble SpotsTrouble spots for this course include: ≠ Students may possess weak math skills. Instructors can develop handouts to step students through difficult solution processes (such as solving differential equations). Have them practice with in-class problems and homework before testing them. ≠ Students may have difficulty in connecting highly theoretical content to real industrial applications – if there is an internet connected computer and projector in the classroom, instructors can use online and/or laboratory demonstrations to make a strong connection. This connection can also help students with their follow-on classes

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, DeVry University, Decatur, GA

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

our teaching methods, which include real-time signalprocessing laboratories using low-cost DSP processors, and hands-on projects. We will alsopresent a course assessment and outcome, which will include how the students apply their gainedDSP knowledge to their capstone senior projects. Finally, we will address the possibleimprovement of the course content and associated laboratories.I. IntroductionDigital signal processing (DSP) technology and its advancements have continuously impactedthe disciplines of electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering technology programs. This isdue to the fact that DSP technology plays a key role in many current applications of electronics,which include digital telephones, cellular phones, digital satellites

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Rounds, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Root, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

participated in two laboratory exercises, a tour of the West Point power plant, and acomprehensive Engineering Design Problem (EDP).The first laboratory exercise, conducted on lesson 12 of 40 uses an open channel trainer,normally used by Civil Engineering majors in a Hydrology course. This exercise reinforcednumerous concepts including conservation of mass, conservation of momentum, hydrostatics,control volume analysis, and manometry. Page 11.884.9 Sluice Gate 2 1

Conference Session

Postcard Session: Experiential Learning as a High-Impact Student Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Blake Prout, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Mohsin Mehmood; Kalah A. Cross, Morgan State University; Matt Collinge, Johns Hopkins University; Hafeez Temitope Shittu; Habilou Ouro-Koura, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

University ofMaryland Eastern Shore. CAUTION efforts are integral to the AIRSPACES (AutonomousInstrumented Robotic Sensory Platforms to Advance Creativity and Engage Students) project thatis supported through funds made available to UMES by Maryland Space Grant Consortium(MDSGC). Besides CAUTION the AIRSPACES project also involves students with designactivities and experiential learning endeavors in the UMES Robotics Laboratory with robotic arms(Microbots, 4- Degree of Freedom SCARA and 6-Degree of Freedom anthropomorphic arms) andmobile platforms such as Create 2 (IRobot) and Go Pi Go (Dexter Industries), as well as fieldbased efforts involving multispectral aerial imaging with drones and ground robots for acquiringfield measurements to validate

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering education argue that educational programs focus too muchon the transmittal of information through static lecture-discussion formats and routine use ofoutdated laboratory exercises. On the other hand, active learning, learning that involves hands-onexperience, significantly improves student comprehension and proficiency. It is clear thatunderstanding and retention are greatly enhanced when students engage in active learning.While theoretical knowledge remains a fundamental component of any comprehension process,the underpinnings of proficiency development seem to increase best through active learningpractices. What remains less clear is the “gold standard” for pedagogical approaches thatcombine theory and hands-on learning.In this article

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University; LaChelle Monique Waller, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

last part of the day, students participated in healthy lifestylesactivities. The objectives of the program were accomplished through many features such asprescribed hands-on experiments and activities, facility tours, library visits, computer lab time,design and prototyping an invention, and project presentations. Table 2 provides an overview ofthe week’s activities. Each aspect of the program is described in detail in the following section.Prescribed Hands-On ExperimentsStudents spent half of their day conducting laboratory experiments. These laboratory activitiesfocused on raising students’ awareness of the diverse types of engineering and providinginstruction on related STEM concepts. The experiments consisted of 1. Extracting DNA

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Richard Stanley, Kettering University; Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; John Casci, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

discussed.BackgroundKettering University has for many years offered two primary courses in the area of DynamicSystems and Controls. MECH330, Dynamic Systems with Vibrations, was taught as a fourlecture hour course with no lab component. MECH430, Dynamic Systems with Controls, wastaught as a four lecture hour course with two hours of laboratory. In truth, the two hours of labwere often used to provide additional hours of lecture material.Ongoing course assessment indicated that neither course was fulfilling all of its planned learningoutcomes. MECH330 had an outcome which required that students would learn how to modelphysical systems using Matlab/Simulink software, yet few students gained any measurableproficiency due to lack of laboratory time devoted to that

Collection

2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Lisa Greenwood; Mark Indelicato; Miguel Bazdresch; Mike Eastman

essentialprinciples and skills required of networking professionals by mirroring the engineeringenvironment within our laboratory. The “problem” was not only to bring a laboratory onlinebased on a set of requirements, but to coordinate and communicate with other groups. Theinstructor introduced the problem and requirements, and made clear the budget limitationsProblem-Based Learning: A Tale of Three Courses 5and the extent of department monetary assistance in procuring miscellaneous items such ascables, connectors and hand tools. This supported the course outcomes as students needed toconfigure and implement the equipment and systems to perform the lab exercises in support ofthe lecture material. The

Conference Session

ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

features to promoteactive learning, including (1) hands-on activities and demonstrations, (2) the integrated use ofwireless laptops through an in-house developed web-based learning tool to promotemetacognition and assessment of student learning, and (3) a capstone ethics project wherestudents complete a risk assessment of the impact of nanotechnology on society. Additionally,this course will focus on synthesizing fundamental concepts in science and engineering towardsapplications in nanotechnology. The other new sophomore course, Material and Energy Balancesin Nanotechnology (ChE 214), is a ChE specific laboratory-based course, emphasizing how thefundamental skills students have just learned couple to nanotechnology. For ChE students, theapproach

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

growing, especially interms of laboratory experiences for undergraduates. For example, biology has been infused intomaterials engineering coursework,11 and has also been used in chemical engineering laboratorycourses.12, 13 Using biomass as an energy source has been incorporated into laboratory modulesto examine thermodynamics.14 Biology concepts have also been integrated into laboratoryexercises focusing on biodegradable polymers.15, 16 Another study has reported the developmentof a module that examines the production of beer in a laboratory setting.17 Page 13.1206.2These discussions, while useful, still do not cover the broad range of