Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Angel Riggs; Kirby Smith; Cindy Blackwell; Paul Weckler; Dan Tilley; Rodney Holcomb; Shelly Sitton; Ron Delahoussaye

student teams; Faculty is also charged with curriculum development, coordination of lectures, grading, proof-reading student-team reports, and serving as team advisors; Graduate research assistant is charged with compiling, organizing and analyzing pre-, mid- and post-experience survey data, in addition to providing support for faculty presentations and papers; Classroom facilities and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering technicians, laboratories and equipment are provided for use by student teams; OSU Food and Agricultural Products Center technicians, laboratories and equipment are provided for use by student teams; and OSU New Product Development

Conference Session

Labs and Demonstrations in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University

Paper ID #38206Development and Implementation of a Low-Cost, VisualEvaporative Cooling Desktop Learning ModuleOlivia Reynolds Olivia received her PhD in chemical engineering from Washington State University in 2022. Her research is focused on the development and assessment of low-cost, hands-on learning tools for fluid mechanics and heat transfer. She plans to remain at Washington State University where she will teach the first-year engineering courses and develop the first-year engineering program.Bernard J. Van Wie (Professor)David B. Thiessen (Clinical Assistant Professor) © American

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Literature on Teaching Engineering Design Through Project Oriented Capstone Courses,” Journal of Engineering Education (January 1997): 17 - 28. 4. Milo Koretsky, Christine Kelly, and Edith Gummer, “Student Perceptions of Learning in the Laboratory: Comparison of Industrially Situated Virtual Laboratories to Capstone Physical Laboratories,” Journal of Engineering Education (July 2011): 540 - 573. 5. Heshmat A. Aglan and S. Firasat Ali, “Hands-On Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform,” Journal of Engineering Education (October 1996): 327 – 330. 6. Stupak P.R., S. Rumrill, B. S. Carlsen, T. George, and J. Suriano, “Authentic Engineering Experience: Electromagnetic-Induction Keychain for a

Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Jennifer Felder Marley, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw P.E., Valparaiso University

Tagged Topics

FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

inEngineering, Laboratory, Student Confidence. this class include number systems, digital logic, circuit analysis, and computer programming, as would be in a more traditional structure. However, the specific applications INTRODUCTION explored by students in this course range from programmingA common engineering curriculum structure adopted by microcontrollers to building amplifier circuits to designingmany programs utilizes the first year to introduce students to and testing complex digital logic circuits. The coursegeneral problem

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Rod B. Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

Tagged Topics

FYEE Conference Sessions

Rod Foist, Xuping Xu, Timothy Gage, Seth Truitt, and Matthias Schmidt California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.edu, xxu@ calbaptist.edu, MatthiasHans.Schmidt@calbaptist.edu, TimothyDean.Gage@calbaptist.edu, Seth.Truitt@calbaptist.eduAbstract – Recent National Science Foundation (NSF) Chu’s work is motivated by an earlier 5-year study ofresearch, aimed at improving the Electrical and engineering education [2] which found a deficiency in theComputer Engineering (ECE) curriculum across all four curricula: subjects are taught in isolation, without properyears, makes strategic use of laboratory projects. The context, and do not adequately prepare students

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Broadband Access Technologies Programs and Laboratories at Prairie View A&M University. He is also the founding Director of the Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR). His research interests include High-Speed (Broadband) Communication Systems, Mixed Signal Systems and DSP Solutions. He is also the Department Head for Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University. Page 14.432.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design of Questionnaires to Obtain Opinions in Assessing Program PerformancesAbstractIn

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Paul Kuban, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

car student club. One has a BSME degree and a PhD in Acoustics, and teachesmechanical engineering courses, but has work experience in the automotive industry andtelecommunications industry. Another committee member has a BSME and PhD in mechanicalengineering, with work experience at NASA’s Jet Propulsions Laboratory. The fourthcommittee member has a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, teaches engineering andengineering technology courses, and has an expertise in manufacturing.The committee met several times during the spring semester in 2008 to formalize a mechatronicscurriculum that would fit within the existing BSE program that was accredited in 2007. Thislimits the curriculum to the 30-credits of engineering elective courses. Another

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Niku, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in many ways other than just projects. Forexample, a laboratory experiment may or may not be a project. Playing in an orchestra isnot a project, but involves learning by doing (the practice of what the individual will do Page 14.416.2in his or her profession). Therefore, Cal Poly has not changed the learn-by-doingphilosophy.First, a bit of history. In the past, our first-year introductory Mechanical Engineeringcourse included both a lecture and a lab. More than anything, it was an introduction to thepractice of Mechanical Engineering, fit for young students who may not have evenknown what an engineer does (Cal Poly requires that applicants declare a

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

currently president of the International Society for Geometry and Graphics. His research interests include the effects of online instruction for preparing technology education teachers and engineers. Along with teaching courses in engineering graphics, computer-aided design, descriptive geometry, and instructional design, he has conducted CAD and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing workshops for both high school teachers and local industry. Page 14.833.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Large Course Redesign: Revising an Introductory Engineering Graphics Course to

Conference Session

ChE: Curriculum Reform & Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Turton, West Virginia University; Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

elective(s) in unit operations could be Table 1: Suggested Traditional Chemical Engineering Curriculum Required Subjects Basic Sciences basic skills/freshman class math material and energy balances chemistry thermodynamics physics fluid mechanics biology heat transfer mass transfer/separations Possible Electives transport phenomena§ safety reaction engineering biochemical engineering control materials/polymers unit operations laboratory class(es

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University; Jeffrey Ray, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. His teaching interests are vibrations, CAD/CAM/CAE, and engineering design. Research interests include engineering education pedagogy and use of computer-aided engineering applications for design. Page 11.397.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Design and Implementation of a Probe Station as a Capstone ProjectAbstractA probe station is an essential piece of equipment used in semiconductor wafer testing. Itprovides a platform for the

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning – New Engineering Educators Division

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

since theyare very math oriented and reluctant to recognize the importance of the topic. Butcommunication is most definitely an engineering asset that any successful engineermust have. The goal of this research is to compare the technical writingperformance of students before and after a series of changes were implemented inthe university’s technical writing course ‘Laboratory Analysis and Reports’. Thesechanges included providing more feedback to students, allowing them to resubmitassignments after an initial grading, reading assignments in front of the class,reading, summarizing and discussing technical papers in addition to otherlaboratory exercises. The results are evaluated by grading a number of student finalprojects from the pre and post

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Boukdad, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Amy Blue Cuevas, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Marty Kennedy, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

breakdown set thecommunity-based activities regarding environmental sustainability BCA would perform and setfeedback mechanisms to critically evaluate the learning outcomes and goals of the week’sactivities. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Welcome, Urban Internet of Green Outdoor laboratory, Biotechnology Sustainability Things Infrastructure BCA Closing ceremony Morning​: Morning​: Morning​: Morning​: Morning​: Welcome, Education and Arduino Education on Experiments led by team building introduction to presentation, the benefits of nearby highly

Conference Session

Humanitarian Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship and Communitarian Innovation in the Global South

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hernán Gustavo Cortés-Mora, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Jose Ismael Pena Reyes Pena Reyes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Jairo Andrés Peña, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - PEAMA Sumapaz; Nicolás Gaitán-Albarracín, Universidad Nacional de Colombia - GITIDC; Joana Carolina Chaves Vargas

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

space. Second, thanks to the interest of the Faculty of Engineering in changing teachingpractices within the University, the program is viewed as a teaching laboratory to introduceProject Based Learning-PBL. Finally, it seeks to become an alternative for economic, social,environmental and cultural lifestyles to the region for sustainable rural developmentclassroom practices.1 Sumapaz is a region that is administratively divided into two, one part belongs to the city of Bogotá and theother to the department of Cundinamarca. In this document when referring to "region of Sumapaz" we refer tothe part corresponding to Bogotá.2 The term “border campuses” refers to the campus of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia located in ruralregions of

Conference Session

Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G. Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Technology had on theparticipants’ career paths. Over the nine years, there have been 131 undergraduate students whoparticipated. Ninety nine (76%) of these students were supported via funding from the NationalScience Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. The other 32 (24%)were supported through institutional funds. More than half of the students (56.5%) were female,26.7% of the students were from underrepresented groups, and 52.7% students without previousresearch experience. The undergraduate research program understudy is a 10-week engineeringresearch project working in research laboratories at the University or a collaborating MedicalSchool. A tiered mentoring structure was developed within the participating laboratories

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

 engineering program to the Six Sigma green belt standard. The map shows that programs generally deliver essential statistical methods and content. Other topics in the standard, such as ‘Piloting your solution’, are more suited to experiential activities in laboratories and projects. The outcome of the paper is an indication of how the standard manufacturing curriculum supports the Six Sigma standard. In addition, the paper will highlight aspects of the standard that do not require the addition of new courses but can enhance traditional topic coverage.  2. Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge  The topics listed below are summarized from the American Society for Quality Body of  1​Knowledge for

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Ann Stagner P.Eng., University of Windsor; Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

career in automotive research as a product development engineer at the University of Windsor/Chrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC), conducting vehi- cle durability studies and associated research activities in the Road Test Simulation (RTS) laboratory. In 2005, she joined the University of Windsor as an Experiential Learning Specialist, focusing on teaching and educational research in hands-on learning and cooperative education as it relates to undergraduate engineering. She has developed neural network models for automotive rubber bushings for incorporation in durability simulations with the goal of accelerating product development. Additional work related to the field of composites

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Dharma Varapula, Drexel University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. His tremendous re- search experience in manufacturing includes environmentally conscious manufacturing, Internet based robotics, and Web based quality. In the past years, he has been involved in sustainable manufacturing for maximizing energy and material recovery while minimizing environmental impact.Dharma Varapula, Drexel University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Microscale Implementation and Image Analysis of Fluid ProcessesMicroscale fluidics offers new avenues for teaching CAD, prototyping, fluid mechanics, heat andmass transfer, process engineering, control, and image

Conference Session

Research Methods I: Developing Research Tools and Methods

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Amanda Siebert-Evenstone, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16950Network Analysis of Interactions between Students and an Instructor duringDesign MeetingsDr. Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University Dr. Kathleen Quardokus Fisher is a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University. She is currently participating in a project that supports the use of evidence-based instructional practices in undergraduate STEM courses through developing communities of practice. Her research interests focus on understanding how organizational change occurs in higher education with respect to teaching and learning in STEM courses.Dr. Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ronald B. Bucinell, Union College; Rebecca Cortez, Union College; Holli M. Frey, Union College; Joanne D. Kehlbeck, Union College; Michael E. Hagerman; David A. Cotter, Union College

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

1993, he has taught courses and laboratories in engineering mechanics, design, and entrepreneurship. His other responsibilities include undergraduate academic advising, senior design project supervision, undergraduate research supervision, and graduate research supervision. Dr. Bucinell has advised the SAE Baja, SAE Formula, and projects related to the ASME Human Powered Vehicle project. Dr. Bucinell has directed the International Virtual Design Studio project that ran in collaboration with the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey; Altim University in Ankara, Turkey; and ESIGELEC in Rouen, France. He also founded a chapter of Engineers Without Boarders at Union College and has traveled to Boru Village

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University; Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Susan Elkins, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-2500: PREPARING FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: A GRASS-ROOTSAPPROACH TO ENHANCING K-12 EDUCATIONKenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University Kenneth Hunter is currently Associate Professor of Basic Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He has over 30 years of engineering experience, including positions in academia, industry, the United States Army, a government laboratory, and his own consulting business. He is a licensed P.E. in the State of Tennessee.Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University Jessica Matson is currently Professor and Chair of the Industrial and

Conference Session

DB & Information Integration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 11.974.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Open Source Software and Live Linux CDs: Elements of Successful Lab ModulesIntroductionIn addition to the intellectual effort, hands-on lab development can require substantial budget,labor, and laboratory resources. Often, commercial software can require a significant budgetcommitment. At the same time, system configuration and software installation can also require asignificant labor commitment. In many colleges, incorporating laboratory activities into a classnecessitates the dedication of a physical room to a single course section. In many environments,obtaining the necessary budget, labor, and room resources for hands-on lab modules

Conference Session

Preparing Engr Students for International Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Divisions

International

f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context j. a knowledge of contemporary issuesare directly related to the issues proposed in this paper.22Incorporating international development within a service learning context in the engineeringcurriculum provides a learning/teaching paradigm by which engineering programs candemonstrate they are addressing ABET Criteria 3c, 3f, 3h, and 3j. Civil, systems, environmental,agricultural and power engineering programs are engineering majors most suited to address theseissues. However, chemical, biomedical, electrical and

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Steffen, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 11.239.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Assessing Student Comprehension in a Windows 2003 Server Project Through the Use of a PortfolioAbstractLike many subjects, the teaching of Windows 2003 server can be filled with rich detail andinformation that can be quickly lost by the student without proper reinforcement. In the past,hands-on instruction of computer servers has been done with step-by-step laboratories. Theselaboratories act as a “cookbook” for the student as they process each step of the recipe. Studentsusing these “cookbook” methods concentrate more on completing the required steps thanactually synthesizing the learned information. This paper discusses the use of portfolios in aWindows

Conference Session

International Collaborative Efforts

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Kander

integrated, interdisciplinary fashion. Typicalsemester-long topics include the environment, modern production methods, living systems, andenergy systems. The Connections sequence is made up of two courses that consider the ethical,economic, political and societal context of science and technology. Finally, the Instrumentationand Measurement course focuses on the use of laboratory instruments, measurement systems,data analysis, and the presentation of experimental results. Most of the Foundation courses havelaboratory components that give the students hands-on experience in a team environment. Table III: Four Basic Areas in the Foundation Course Sequence COURSE SEQUENCE CREDITS

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai. P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and instruction delivery methods related to distance learning.Prof. Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet Chandra R. Sekhar is a member of the faculty of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, Calumet. Sekhar earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Madras (India), a diploma in instrumentation from Madras Institute of Technology, and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Pennsylvania. Sekhar’s primary teaching and research focus is in the areas of biomedical and process control instrumentation and clinical engineering.Dr. Jai. P. Agrawal, Purdue University, CalumetProf. Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

Conference Session

Topics in Mechanical ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan

by implementingmultidimensional projects such as the solarbike, moonbuggy, and SAE formula one withthe final goal of competing in national competitions. It is through these projects thatstudents are able to see the big picture.Freshmen students are paired with a senior mentor and together, these teams are requiredto complete all aspects of the project from the initial research and the design process tobudgeting and manufacturing nearly everything from within the laboratory. In the end,the students are able to see the outcome of their projects by competing against top-notchuniversities in a national competition. Freshmen students complete the project as part oftheir fulfillments for the Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals course while

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solutions

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Electric Circuit problems and their interest level was alsoincreased which resulted in better retention in the course. The name MATLAB stands forMATrix LABoratory. MATLAB was written originally to provide easy access to matrix softwaredeveloped by the LINPACK (linear system package) and EISPACK (Eigen system package)projects. MATLAB is computational in nature which provides conceptual approach for designingand solving problems in Electrical Circuits. MATLAB has embedded software calledSIMULINK which provides an essential way to model, simulate and analyze Electrical Systemswhich are characterized by some inputs and outputs. This paper will discuss the summerundergraduate research training project in which the students tested the basic electrical

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

composite materials. A companion thread for the program is LabVIEWprogramming, which is integrated into each topic. Robotics and the associated programming areintriguing topics for the students and provide immediate motivation for studying engineering.The students explore instrumentation, sensors, and control using Lego Robots. They useLabVIEW to investigate material properties and behavior for metals, polymers, and composites.The LabVIEW and MINDSTORM combination provides immediate, visual, verification ofproject solutions. Each topic is introduced by a series of short lectures followed by hands-oninteractive laboratory sessions. The students quickly gain skills and facility with both tools,using creative approaches to accomplish the various

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Dahm

10.1361.1Apparatus and procedures for each of these experiments have been completed andpresented in previous NSF Grantee’s Poster sessions. In the spring of 2005, for the first Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationtime, both experiments will be integrated into the undergraduate chemical reactionengineering course. This paper will describe the use of the experiments in the classroom.IntroductionThe pedagogy of teaching chemical reaction engineering is continually advancingthrough the use of new computational tools such as POLYMATH and MATLAB;interactive computer applications; and a new emphasis in