Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Haase PhD, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

EngineeringAbstractHow can we impart the excitement of biomedical engineering to our freshmen from the momentthey step on campus? We have found great success with “Modeling and Design” an innovative,required course which engages our students as biomedical engineers from their first day at JohnsHopkins. Small groups, guided by upperclassmen lab managers, teaching assistants, and faculty,work through five modules including modeling human efficiency, the arm, and thecardiovascular system, as well as a foam core design project. By the conclusion of the fifthmodule, an independent modeling project, 96% of the students appreciate the value of working inteams to tackle complex challenges. They have become adept at developing and testing theirhypotheses, and presenting

Conference Session

Student Learning Assessment Methods

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #29856Integrate Manufacturing related Materials and Quality Control Standardsinto Master Level Engineering EducationDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in different projects funded by NSF, DOEd, DHS, and HP, totaling more than 2.5 million dollars.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chelsea J. Andrews, Tufts University; Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

Community-Connected ElementaryGeotechnical Engineering Unit (Resource Exchange)Grade level: 3-6 (meets 4th grade engineering and earth and space science standards)Time: 8, 1-hour lessons. Final Design Challenge can also be a stand-alone design taskStandards: All NGSS 3-5-ETS standards are met, see full documentation for science standardsIn the ConnecTions in the Making project, researchers and district partners work to develop andstudy community-connected, integrated science and engineering curriculum units that supportdiverse elementary students’ science and engineering ideas, practices, and attitudes. In the units,students use human-centered design strategies to prototype and share functional solutions to adesign challenge rooted in the students

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

2020.There are some universities offering four years degree in the field of Renewable EnergyEngineering Technology (REET). In this paper author’s experience in teaching courses in REETprogram, typical student senior projects, and job market forecast for this field will be discussed.The assessment data for the REET senior project was analyzed. Several recommendations forimproving student’s outcomes are suggested.1- IntroductionWhy Study Alternative/Renewable Technologies?Alternative energy is referring to sources of energy that replace fuel sources without theundesired consequences. Fossil fuel burning produces pollution. Nuclear power is a commonalternative to fossil fuels however, radiation and the long-term containment cause great concernand

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brant Price, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

-based algorithms, have had some success with this problem. The use ofHigher Order Statistics (HOS), more specifically PSD and auto-correlation functions,were used for statistical signal processing [3]. Data analysis could also be accomplishedusing the Weighted Fourier Linear Combiner (WFLC), which is based on the FourierLinear Combiner (FLC) [6]. The WFLC has the capability to extend the FLC to the caseof an unknown fundamental frequency; essentially, the WFLC can essentially track thefrequency and amplitude modulation of a time varying input signal [7].This paper reports the progress of a graduate research project on human hand tremordetection and analysis. This project has two major aspects: hardware and software. Thehardware was used to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Alex Friess; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

AC 2008-656: DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Brandywine. His current research interests are in the areas of Global Engineering Education, Engineering Design Education, Innovative Design, and Global Design. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is Vice-President for Region I and assistant of the

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

traditional theory-basedcurriculum to more team-based learning, problem solving with open-ended solutions, additionalhands-on projects, and team-oriented communications.1 Furthermore, many manufacturing jobsin the tri-state area (PA, NJ, and DE) have been lost to outsourcing, creating a growing need forengineering technologists who can competently maintain and service existing equipment andprovide support to the designers and engineers. Addressing the needs for skilled engineeringworkers is a required competitive and survival strategy for most manufacturers. 2Students’ recruitmentDrexel University is located in West Philadelphia and is surrounded by a large number of publicschools where the majority of students are women, minorities, and

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ryan Elwell, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

College of Engineering) engaged a professor andstudents in the work to encourage expansion of the technical labor pool in this important area.The purpose of the project was to provide a final report on the feasibility of PVs for eachbuilding in the study, including analysis of electric usage history, current electric usage trends,long-term cost/benefit analysis, overall structural integrity of the roofs to support the addedloads, layout and design of the PV system itself as well as a wiring diagram for interconnectionwith the utility. The result was an engineering analysis which prepared the City of Ocean Cityand OC School Board to make key investment decisions and proceed with the implementation ofthe photovoltaic systems. The impact on project

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; MD salim, University of Northern Iowa; Ali Kashef, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Kenan Baltaci

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

graduate educationand research. This Summer Institute also provided an opportunity to establish effectivemechanisms for communicating advances and cooperation in geospatial technology andnovel GIS applications in a wide range of research areas. The authors attended the 2006Carver Summer Institute, and have integrated the geospatial technologies in graduateeducation and research.The research project discussed in this paper is on the investigation of potential electricpower generation capabilities and determination of appropriate windmill sites by usingGIS, and spatial analysis technologies. With the increasing demand for energy in theworld, and soaring fuel price, investors and industry are increasingly interested inalternative energy sources

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Tonkay, Lehigh University; E. Zimmers, Lehigh University

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Liberal Education

for more than 200 funded research and technology projects with over 115 industry and academic partners. He has co-authored one text and over 180 technical reports and publictaions. He is a fellow of SME and IIE technical societies. Page 12.1068.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Migration from a Leadership Honors Program to an Engineering Leadership MinorAbstractThis paper presents a new Engineering Leadership Minor developed for all engineering majors atLehigh University. This minor program utilizes the experience of engineering faculty, liberal artsfaculty, and

Conference Session

Women & New Faculty Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology

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New Engineering Educators

years both grading for the Materials Science course and teaching laboratories.Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology MELISSA A. ZACZEK is a student at Rochester Institute of Technology completing her BS and ME in Mechanical Engineering. Her Masters focus is project management with a concentration in business. Her undergraduate focus is bioengineering with an American Politics minor. Page 11.1160.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Student-Faculty PartnershipsAbstractOne of the biggest challenges facing new engineering faculty members is finding good

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

Industry-Based Software ToolsIntroductionService learning or civic engagement is a goal being pursued by many institutions of higher education.This goal is addressed by computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) programs whichencourage or require some form of real world experience. However, students in computer science and inother science fields are not typically attracted by community or real world projects. Faculty and staff inthese disciplines have a responsibility to connect students with the community and the world that theywill support upon graduation. This paper describes a paradigm for community-based capstone coursesthat uses industry-sanctioned software engineering support tools. A discussion of the supportingpedagogical

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) andstudent learning/success in terms of self reported technical competency (effect size ismedium-to-large). Student GPA failed to reveal any significant relationships with facultyteaching techniques. The recommendations based on the study suggest ways to improvefaculty development and training activities to promote student learning in the domains ofengineering technology.I. Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of this research project was to explore the relationship between students’perceptions of the importance of faculty teaching techniques and their self-reportedlearning and success. The research project addresses the following question: Are there associations between students’ perception of the importance of the faculty teaching

Conference Session

Design of Laboratory Experiments

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University-Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

many books and articles on STM construction6 - 8, but they usually describeSTMs that are expensive and do not use off-the-shelf parts. While the academic literaturecontains some promising information, the Web is often a good choice for exploration ofcurrent projects. An extensive Web search revealed three promising projects (eitherunfinished, not achieving atomic resolution, or using obsolete parts) that were used as astarting point in our preliminary designs. While a successful STM project by Alexander9used very inexpensive components it required two laboratory signal generators and anoscilloscope for operation. It did not have a motorized final approach of the tip towardsthe sample and the data could not be recorded in a computer file

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Griffith, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Daniel Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2007-447: VERILOG HDL CONTROLLED ROBOT FOR TEACHINGCOMPLEX SYSTEMS DESIGNAustin Griffith, University of Wyoming Austin Griffith completed the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 2004 and the Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 2006 at the University of Wyoming. He is a member of IEEE and Tau Beta Pi -- the Engineering Honor Society. He is project engineer with Plasma Cam of Colorado City, Colorado.Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming Steven F. Barrett received the BS Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1979, the M.E.E.E. from the University of Idaho at Moscow in 1986, and the Ph.D. from The University

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Salessawi Ferede Yitbarek, Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology; Albert Edward Sweets Jr., iSTEMS; Farzad Moazzami, Morgan State University

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International

use the new mobile instrumentation andpedagogy to work on new laboratory experiments and advanced projects. If successful, thisapproach can serve as a model of efficient and cost-effective collaboration between engineeringschools in the USA and Africa that can be used to improve ECE education in developingcountries.Introduction Although several approaches have been used during the past 20 years to reverse the braindrain, the current state of higher education in Africa still shows that there is a significant Page 23.713.3shortage of qualified scientists and educators with advanced degrees. A recent report from theInternational

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen McClain; Bruce Cain

@me.msstate.eduAbstractThe undergraduate laboratory sequence in mechanical engineering (ME) at Mississippi StateUniversity (MSU) begins with ME 3701—Experimental Orientation, a one-hour laboratoryfocusing on engineering measurements, instrumentation, and modern data acquisition (DAQ)systems. Instruction and student projects in ME at MSU concerning modern DAQ systems havechanged considerably in past five years. One driving force in changing the DAQ instruction isthe departmental requirement of student laptop ownership. Modern DAQ systems are currentlyintroduced using National Instruments, Inc., PCMCIA data acquisition cards and DAQ signalaccessories hosted by the students’ laptops. Using the students’ laptops with department ownedPCMCIA DAQ cards has eliminated the

Conference Session

Engineering Education; An International Perspective

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

Session 2560 Cultural Influences in Design Jean-Luc Herbeaux, Richard Bannerot RohMax Additives GmbH / University of HoustonAbstractA short design project was given concurrently to sophomore engineering students at theKanazawa Institute of Technology (Ishikawa, Japan) and at the University of Houston (Texas,USA) as part of the first engineering design course taken in both curricula. Students were askedto design and build at least one low-cost device whose main purpose was to support a set ofchopsticks while not in use. The project was introduced in the first week of

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Bond Overstreet, EMH&T

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

profitable is contingent on their ability tomaster the available technology to produce reliable engineering solutions for clients. In 2007,EMH&T began working on a strategy to implement the latest engineering design software,AutoCAD® Civil 3D®. The primary goal of the implementation was to use AutoCAD® Civil3D® to increase efficiency by producing a more accurate and consistent set of engineering plansthroughout the organization. A secondary goal was to have a more flexible workforce thatallows project managers to share personnel due to project needs. With these goals, EMH&Tdeveloped a comprehensive set of corporate CAD standards, developed custom AutoCAD®Civil 3D® training material to train members of their technical staff and developed a

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana; Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4794: INCREASING STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN A SUSTAIN-ABILITY COURSEDr. Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana Brandon Field teaches in the thermal fluids area of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.Dr. Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern Indiana Page 25.767.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Increasing Student Involvement in a Sustainability CourseAbstractStudent projects that have been included as part of an engineering course for the past two yearsare described in this paper. It is a new course, which is

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University; Jessica Hanson, Brigham Young University; Gabriel Smith, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

week by guest speakers or students. By carefully selectingspeakers, positive reinforcement of the importance of each of the necessary competencies can begiven to students on a very regular basis. As a part of the Seminar students are required tocomplete at least five hours of service on projects developed for the course. Service projects areengineering related and developed by students in the course.The last semester students are enrolled in Seminar they are required to write five papers relatingtheir experiences. These papers are evaluated and used as one of the main tools for assessment.Civil Engineering Seminar has been an effective tool to help meet program objectives and excitestudents about their future in civil

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Schertzer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Patricia Iglesias Victoria, National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); John D. Wellin, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE)

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

programs in the United States1,2. The changes to the EngineeringMeasurements Lab provided an opportunity for the instruction team to examine the tools fortechnical communication that were used in the course. An A3 reporting format was instituted inthe course. A3 reports are used as the standard reporting format at Toyota Motor Corporation andconsist of a single-sided A3 paper (11.7” x 16.5”)3,4. The limited footprint available in thesereports requires that authors summarize critical ideas in a project in a clear and concise manner.This forces students to develop concise, high-quality figures that convey their message with littleor no text. In an effort to give students the opportunity to develop the iterative problem-solvingskills often associated

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Matt Parkinson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yoke-San Wong, National University of Singapore; Brian D. Jensen, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Gregory M. Roach, Brigham Young University, Idaho

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International

capabilities in global competence and leadership. His research and teaching interests include developing global agility, globalization, leadership, project management, ethics, and manufac- turing processes. Gregg has lived in numerous locations within the USA and Europe and has worked in many places including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Prior to joining BYU, Gregg worked for Becton Dickinson, a Global Medical Technology fortune 500 Company. In this capacity he worked as a product development engineer, quality engineer, technical lead, business leader and pro- gram/project manager managing many different global projects. Gregg received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Higher Education from

Conference Session

Undergraduate Retention Activities

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rose Marra; Barbara Bogue

management and planning to succeed.The development of the AWE Project coalition, an NSF funded (HRD 01 20642) projectdesigned to develop effective assessment tools and models for WIE and similar programs (11,12). AWE comprises seven very different institutions, programs in varying states ofdevelopment, and a range of staffing and funding resources. AWE Partner Institutions are theUniversity of Missouri (Marra), Penn State (Bogue), Georgia Tech (Mimi Philobos), theUniversity of Arizona (Marie Reyes), the University of Louisville (Brenda Hart), the Universityof Texas – Austin (Tricia Berry) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Barbara Ruel). The threeyear project required that each institution and WIE director or research associate participate

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrea Welker

have been discussed in the literature. Theseinclude having students work in teams on various projects; providing training in effective teamfunctioning; and providing learning objectives that cover elements of effective multidisciplinaryteam functioning. Upon examination of our curriculum in the Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering Department at Villanova University, we discovered that our students are oftenrequired to work in groups, but that we did not provide training nor did we routinely providelearning objectives relating to teams. Modules on team functioning have been developed and arecurrently being implemented in sophomore, junior, and senior level classes. These modulesinclude in-class activities and homework. The students are also

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Fouad; Tarek Rizk; Fouad Fouad

undergraduate and graduate levels. The objective is to graduate engineers who are familiarwith the construction industry and have a better understanding of the role of the civil engineer inthe construction process. Courses offered include project management, project planning,contracts, bidding, estimation, and other topics that are of importance to construction.As a means to provide an incentive to the student, a certificate in Construction EngineeringManagement is awarded upon the completion of a required number of credit hours. Thecertificate prepares the undergraduate civil engineering student for a career in the constructionindustry. For those students who are not interested in a career in construction, the certificateprovides them with sufficient

Conference Session

Service Learning in Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Chandler; dean fontenot

engineering curriculum andprofessionalism. Service learning is easily implemented in engineering communicationscourses because the nature of the courses lend themselves to written and oralpresentations to a professional audience, and, in the case of service learning, acommunity audience. In the IE Communications for Engineers course, students developprofessional written and oral communication skills by writing technical documents,giving oral presentations on those documents, and writing and delivering professionalemails. However, the team projects for the course are geared toward teaching studentsabout civic responsibility by having them design, develop, and deliver exercises geared topublic schools that demonstrate and teach elements of engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Tang; Lynn Johnson

into a four-year engineering degreeprogram. In this paper we will describe the:• FEST Program design and organizations,• Academic objectives using learning technologies,• Development of blended online versions of the FEST core courses,• Integration of engineering applications into the FEST core courses,• Development of a Collaborative E-Learning Library System (CELLS), and• Lessons learned.FEST Program Design and OrganizationsThe FEST project involves collaboration among faculty and administrators from severalinstitutions, including the CU at Denver College of Engineering and Department ofMathematics, the Arapahoe and Red Rocks Community Colleges. These are the peoplethat develop and deliver pre-engineering courses preparatory to a four-year

Conference Session

ABET Criterion 4 and Liberal Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dana Elzey; Dan Bauer; Paxton Marshall; Kathryn Neeley

describes the integration of theengineering in context philosophy, which incorporates “real world” aspects, into the engineeringcurriculum.Four features of the EIC initiative are particularly worth noting at the outset. Specifically, theprogram is designed to: 1.) Cr oss engineer ing depar tmental boundar ies. It is administered on a school-wide basis, and the students not only work on multidisciplinary projects, but also on multidisciplinary teams (there may be no more than two engineers from any one discipline on a particular team). 2.) Be scaled up so that all students who want a truly multidisciplinary experience can have one, regardless of their major. 3.) Eventually encompass the entir e cur r iculum so that the

Conference Session

Retention: Keeping the Women Students

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jackie Sullivan; Daniel Knight

-Year Engineering Projects course at the Universityof Colorado at Boulder. Moreover, instructors in this course have observed a pattern of femalestudents choosing other activities within their teams rather than engaging in the hands-onconstruction aspect of product development. To address these concerns, a Women’sManufacturing Workshop (WMW) series was piloted during the 2002-03 academic year througha partnership between the Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) and the Integrated Teachingand Learning Laboratory (ITLL). Another aim was to provide women students a context forpursuing engineering through acquisition of knowledge and skills applicable to the design-buildprocess in a low-risk setting. This paper discusses the effects of the WMW on