Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University ; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

students. Each week, the students aresubject to (2) 50-minute classroom lectures and (1) 115 minute laboratory experience in TheFactory for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) laboratory at Penn State UniversityPark. The objectives of the course are to introduce industrial engineering students to the theory,principles, mechanisms, and concepts of solidification/ additive manufacturing processes formaterials, emphasizing process selection and the effects of process capabilities and limitation ondesign, costs, and quality. The course includes lectures, laboratories, demonstrations, videos,extension readings, and homework problems. The main course topics covered in the course aremechanical testing and properties, metal casting processes, welding

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Hill, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

our course. Weinclude results and analysis from a student focus group, an anonymous exit survey, and includeour own observations.IntroductionIn the Fall 2011 semester when CPLDs were adopted for our introductory logic circuit course we Page 26.1252.2used an integrated approach, including the use of CAD tools and a hands-on experience with abreadboard. Our students first used discrete logic devices in two laboratory experiments and thena used CPLD module. Based on our research4 we found that in using this module, students caneasily identify the CPLD and with modest wiring they can construct circuits that they feel areboth satisfying and

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Brent L. Donham, Texas A&M University-Commerce

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Computing and Information Technology

master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University- Commerce. In addition to his higher education experience, he has more than twelve years of industry experience with Sandia National Laboratories and E Systems (now L3/Harris). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Preparing Students for Careers in the Emerging Field of CybersecurityAbstractCybersecurity is an emerging field with significant implications as the use of interconnecteddevices increases. Each device represents a potential entry point for individuals with maliciousintentions. A direct result of the growth of the number of Internet

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Steffen, Iowa State University; Phillip H. Jones III, Iowa State University; Joseph Zambreno, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

case studies. We have recently introduced a senior technical elective whichintroduces graphics processing from the perspective of the software developer, hardwarearchitect, and system integrator. Towards this end, lecture topics are designed for students with nocomputer graphics background, and focus on solving specific computing problems using skillslearned from a variety of computer engineering courses (e.g. digital logic, computer architecture,software design, embedded systems). As part of the laboratory component, students are presentedwith a series of bi-weekly design challenges that are geared towards implementing a particularmodule in the 3D graphics pipeline (with both hardware and software support) using anFPGA-based hardware

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Scott David Greenhalgh, University of Northern Iowa; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Gary A. Stewardson, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

include student learning in the areas of problem solving, engineering design, creative thinking, and spatial ability. Page 25.922.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Measured Differences in Spatial Ability between a Face-To-Face and a Synchronous Distance Education Undergraduate Engineering Graphics CourseAbstractDistance education is growing at colleges and universities throughout the United States.Engineering graphics laboratory courses are unique in their focus on skills and design with anemphasis on a hands-on approach when

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering materials, and how these conceptsrelate to engineering design. In our institution, this course involves different laboratoryperformances to obtain various material properties and to reinforce students’ understanding tograsp the course objectives. As we are on a quarter system, this course becomes very aggressiveand challenging to complete the intended course syllabus in a satisfactory manner within thelimited time. It leaves very little time for students and instructor to incorporate thorough studyany additional items such as composite materials. Therefore, the authors propose to provide basicconcepts on composite materials through successive laboratory performances besides the regularclassroom lectures. The learning process starts with a

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Doherty; Gerald Gannod

­ Copyright c 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationwith the latest in research and industrial practices 1 . The concentration track emphasizes funda-mental issues such as the balance between hardware and software and the respective trade-offs ofbuilding embedded systems. Our curricular project spans the entire spectrum of activities related to the design and deliveryof educational and research efforts and is characterized by three main innovative components: 1) anew industry-university collaborative model for integrating basic and applied research into a degreeprogram4 , 2) creation and delivery of state-of-the-art course content and appropriate laboratories,and 3) creation of capstone projects that are implemented through internships

Conference Session

K-20 Activities in Materials Science

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Jordan; Bill Elmore

improved mathematics and sciencepreparation and problem solving skills of our students today. It is our belief that part of theproblem with K-12 science education is that teachers do not know how to relate the science theyare teaching to real world experiences. To deal with that issue, we created a new three-hourcourse in engineering problem solving specifically designed for education majors. They areshown how to solve real world engineering problems and how to teach such subject matter totheir own future students.Using the theme “Our Material World”, the authors integrated concepts involving the physical,mechanical and chemical behavior of materials as a means to teach engineering problem solvingskills. Through the use of frequent laboratory

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Black; Robert Weber; Julie Dickerson; Carolina Cruz-neira

communications circuits and virtual environments is difficultbecause of the rapidly changing underlying technologies and the breadth of necessary multi-disciplinary understanding. Researchers tend to become ‘delta functions of excellence’ withoutsignificant collaboration with others, especially in different fields. This cultural divide isinvariably carried into the classroom, where courses and laboratories are only rarely coordinatedin a way that will maximize their impact on student understanding and ultimately careeropportunities. By providing a framework for both faculty and students to expand theireducational and research horizons in an area of critical national need it is hoped that everyone,students and faculty alike, will significantly benefit

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Dionysios D. Dionysiou, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Miguel Pelaez, University of Cincinnati; Mark Schulz; Christopher Huth; Vesselin N. Shanov, University of Cincinnati; Donglu Shi, University of Cincinnati

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NSF Grantees

on synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of nanostructured materials with emphasis on car- bon nanotubes. He is co-director of the UC Nanoworld Laboratories. Dr. Shanov has more than 220 scientific publications, including 14 patents and 4 books. He received his M.S. in Electronic Materials from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria. Dr. Shanov completed his Ph.D. in Solid State Chemistry at the University of Regensburg, Germany, and at the University of Page 22.1093.1 Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria. c

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Meyer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kim Cluff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

predictive microbial growth/death mod- els for food safety risk assessment. Every fall, he teaches a large sophomore-level class on engineering properties of biological materials, which consists of both lectures and laboratory sessions with an enroll- ment of more than 70 students. Every spring, he teaches a junior-level course on principles of bioprocess engineering which has an enrollment of about 25 students. Page 25.511.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Electronic Student Homework Management Systems for Continuous Improvement and Program

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

ingreenhouse gas emissions. In order to implement renewable energy in projects, qualifiedpersonnel take a very important role in planning and design prior to project implementation.Education and training of workforce who will be involved in the projects is important and shouldbe taken into account when investments are considered to execute projects, so that there will bequalified personnel. In preparing students for their future career, real-world experiences andhands-on training is an important part of their education. Research projects and laboratories areexcellent teaching aids for providing students with opportunities to implement the theory theylearn in class. Educating the younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources isvital to

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Yearwood, University of North Dakota; Alex Johnson, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

current state of industrial education in institutions ofhigher learning in America. The influence of earlier apprentice programs, which provided youngpeople with an education that prepared them to become gainfully employed in a trade, seems tobe evident in the values and views of modern day industrial education programs, particularlythose in community colleges. Indeed, it may not be a stretch to suggest that many programs incolleges and universities still see value in “hands-on” or “experiential learning,” a desired featureof the modern curriculum.Current Challenges Facing Technology ProgramsGiven the high cost associated with using and maintaining industrial equipment, 8 many schoolshave begun replacing existing laboratories with newer modular

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Engelken

Undergraduate InstitutionsNonresearch or teaching-oriented institutes have characteristics that can hinder the scope or successof research efforts. This section discusses several of these.Lack of graduate programs and advanced course work, laboratories, and equipment is a majorlimitation in leveraging the expertise and management of the professor. Although undergraduateresearch assistants can be utilized6, their relative lack of knowledge, maturity, and commitmentcan be a hindrance. Also, there are often few, if any, faculty colleagues that share expertise andinterest in one’s particular narrow research field.Personnel such as technicians, technical writers, and even secretaries needed to support researchmay be in short supply. Such deficiencies will

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

World War II. The need for militarydevelopment and space exploration during the Cold War era fueled a marked shift in the natureof engineering degrees with a heavy engineering science component [1], [2]. As the engineeringprograms became more science-heavy, ET programs started being established to prepareprofessionals who were trained in specific domains of technology and could fill the need for“skilled crafts and the highly scientific professions” (Smith and Lipsett, 1956, as cited in [1]).As a result, one significant aspect of the ET degree is its emphasis on practical and laboratory-based instruction and relatively less focus on advanced mathematics. As a report by the NationalAcademy of Engineering notes, “the pedigree of ET is rooted in

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and currently serving the School of Nuclear Engineering as Nuclear Electronics Technician, Senior Reactor Operator for Purdue University Reactor 1, and Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory Instructor. Page 22.1502.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Defining a Role for a College of Technology in Nuclear EducationAbstractEver-increasing energy demands, concerns over climate change, and an elusive chase fornational energy independence are driving a quiet resurgence for increasing the use of nuclearpower. Experts maintain however, that any nuclear power expansion

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985.Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Xuefu Zhou received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering in 2002 and 2006, respectively, both from the University of Cincinnati where he joined the faculty as an assistant professor in September 2005 and became an associate professor in September 2010. From July 1995 to August 2000, he worked as a R&D Engineer, then Senior Engineer and Project Manager in the industry designing and developing distributed computer control systems, real-time embedded systems for various process controls. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of ASEE

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

bench. • The impedance curve data for the housing is well within the test capabilities of the flow bench. • The fan can be easily removed from or replaced in the power supply housing which facilitates data collection. • Mounting hardware is simple. • Power supplies are readily available and inexpensive. The one used here was salvaged from a computer destined to be scraped. Pedagogical Basis: Many laboratory exercises tend to follow a “cookbook” approach in which the equipment functions essentially the same way and the data is

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheldon Jeter

Session 1566 USING A GENERIC CHECKLIST FOR TEACHING AND GRADING THE FORMAT, COMPOSITION, AND PRODUCTION QUALITIES IN LABORATORY REPORT WRITING Sheldon M. Jeter Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstract An itemized checklist on the format, composition, and production qualities expected inexperimental engineering reports is presented and described. The checklist can be used as aninstructional tool, a working reference, and a grading instrument. Methods to implement its useare also described, and a quantitative

Conference Session

Classroom Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert McFarlane; James McBrayer

Session Number 2202 REMOTE OPERATION OF AN AXIAL TURBOFAN WINDTUNNEL VIA THE WORLD WIDE WEB Robert M. McFarlane, B.S.M.E., James D. McBrayer, D. Sc., P.E., Professor Emeritus University of Central FloridaIntroduction - The Engineering Laboratory and Engineering Education Contemporary engineering training requires learning on two parallel tracks. One islearning the basic science and theoretical foundations of science, in subjects such as physics,chemistry, thermodynamics, and mechanics. The other track is the practical application of thistheoretical groundwork to the investigation and solution of

Conference Session

Engineering Equity: Challenging Paradigms and Cultivating Inclusion in Technical Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Clay Walker, University of Michigan

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

: 10.1007/s11229-008-9454-z.[8] A. Y. Kim, G. M. Sinatra, and V. Seyranian, “Developing a STEM Identity Among Young Women: A Social Identity Perspective,” Review of Educational Research, vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 589–625, Aug. 2018, doi: 10.3102/0034654318779957.[9] K. Horvat and J. Randi, “A Partnership Model for Integrating Technical Communication Habits Throughout Undergraduate Engineering Courses,” presented at the 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jun. 2020. Accessed: Nov. 17, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/a-partnership-model-for-integrating-technical- communication-habits-throughout-undergraduate-engineering-courses[10] J. Bishop, “Designing the Laboratory Experience from the Ground Up

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

different levels as well as laboratories. Very passionate about education and has exp ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session 5Case Studies on Hands-on STEM Program in Chemical Engineering for High School Students Ali Gharib Ahmed Elsaid Abdulla Al-Dabbagh The University of Texas at Austin Eindhoven University of Technology Qatar Academy for Science & Austin, Texas, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Technology, Doha, Qatar

Conference Session

COED Modulus Topics

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Damitu Robinson, University of California, Davis; Nicholas Hosein; Andre Knoesen, University of California, Davis; Akash Kashyap

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

, University of California, Davis. He performs research in sensors and nonlinear oAkash Kashyap ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 KarmaCollab: A Communication Platform for Collaborative Learning Damitu Robinson, Nicholas Hosein, Andre´ Knoesen, Akash Kashyap Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities to transition to a fully online format, resulting in a renewed interest into how technology can aid learning while physically apart. While many courses can easily transition to video streaming, others such as STEM laboratory classes, require hands-on training

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

educational videos introducing theunit content and additional educational resources through Canvas. During class, students meet tolearn more about the class content and participate in discussions and other classroom activities.  Students also meet weekly in the laboratory to work in teams to solve clients’ concerns byapplying what they have learned in class.Based on the findings of Keshwani and Keshwani [3], students place interpersonal relationshipsas one of their biggest successes during their first year of college. Students also discussed theimportance of connecting with others to overcome challenges and acknowledged thatacclimating to the university plays an important role in keeping themselves motivated. Studentsconnected community with “knowing

Conference Session

Technical Session M3A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; Katharine Hopkins Polasek, Hope College

Tagged Topics

Workshops

hands-on skills development; be completedduring a typical laboratory period; not require specialized equipment; be carried out in a range of physicalspaces; and illustrate general engineering principles beyond the details of the project. We have developedand tested several projects that meet these requirements including a solar-powered phone charger, anelectrodynamic loudspeaker, and a suite of microcontroller-based activities with a biomedical project.The series of projects include scaffolding to support novices, while also containing relevant open-endeddesign elements to challenge the creativity of the more experienced. Students show increases inconfidence and interest along with decreases in anxiety concerning engineering. Females attained

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arash Jamshidi, University of California, Berkeley; Elisa Stone, University of California, Berkeley

(teachengineering.org) curricular units showcasing data science. As an example of thesecurricular units, and as further evidence of the project’s broader impact, one IST has developedan ongoing partnership between their classroom and a research laboratory on campus allowinghigh school physics students to learn data science techniques by analyzing and interpretingdistant satellite signals collected by radio telescopes. Preliminary evaluation of this ongoingproject revealed that participants viewed data science as important and essential in K-12curriculum, that data analysis is a critical and useful skill for youth, and that data science alignsclosely with the science and engineering practices called forth by NGSS. Though constrained bywork-from-home

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Jason Ostanek, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Esteban Soto Vera

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

13 114. Discussion and ConclusionOne-semester virtual REU and two-semester virtual REU had higher perceived learning gains thanthe 10-week summer in-person REU. These higher gains can potentially be attributed to five mainfactors.First, the participants worked directly with the advisors during the virtual program. Compared tothe in-person program, participants mostly worked independently or with graduate students.Second, the virtual program had limited laboratory time on the part of the participants. As a result,students completed more research-oriented tasks (beyond data collection within the labenvironment). In contrast, in the face-to-face summer program, students focused more on datacollection in the laboratory than on

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Demos and Interactives

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brendan Smith, Loyola Marymount University

enjoyment, understanding, andfrustration suggests that this approach achieved an appropriate difficulty level that bothchallenged students and empowered their learning.Given the already intensive workload of a lecture-based control systems course with outside-of-class laboratory and project work, I have stopped recommending that students purchase atextbook for this course. Instead of relying on a textbook to provide a secondary perspective onthe material, the written instructions for the labs guide students through an experiential learningenvironment where they can practice applying methods from the course lectures. Survey resultsindicate that few students would have preferred to have a course textbook, while the vastmajority were glad that there

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

S. Ozcelik; M. A. Faruqi; M. A. Abudiab

analyses. An ELA for ethicseducation is presented. This approach should lead to more effective teaching of ethics inour programs. IntroductionMost programs for teaching ethics are based on behavioral approaches1,2. Students arenormally presented with a case study and a code of ethics, and are told that specificactions violate specific sections of a code. Very frequently, the results of the case studyare included, so the students are not given the freedom to participate in the decisionprocess. A prepared case study leads to the laboratory procedure, and the conclusionsstated as part of the case study corresponds to the results that the students must get ontheir laboratory computation sheets. Such case studies

Conference Session

Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Calvin Sophistus King, MCET; Venugopalan Kovaichelvan, TVS Institute for Quality and Leadership

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

”The gate reviews improved several aspects of the course. The industry experts withunderstanding of instructional design were able to contribute significantly to make the courseaddress contemporary issues relevant to the course. Their contributions during the earlystages of the course development and during gate reviews resulted in improvements in coursematerial, delivery methods and level of assessments. Improvements were observed in overallstudent performance. The following sections indicate some of the improvements experienced.5.1. Quality improvements in course materialThe course material was systematically developed with multiple gate reviews as discussed inthe previous sections. Workbook and laboratory worksheets were introduced for the