Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kelly Laas, Illinois Institute of Technology, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions; David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

21 Publishing faulty data 50 “Need” to produce agreeable results 43 Page 22.106.7 The case study for the pretest (shown in its entirety in the appendix) describes a junior-level graduate student attempting to learn a new laboratory technique and in the processreproduce results previously published by a senior-level graduate student in the lab, his advisor,an undergraduate in the lab, and a collaborator from another institution. Conflict arises when thejunior-level graduate student cannot reproduce the results and believes that the senior-levelgraduate student

Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William K. Durfee, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Benjamin Adams, University of Minnesota; Audrey J. Appelsies, University of Minnesota; Pamela Flash, University of Minnesota

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

, for example that by graduation students must know and canapply basic principles of thermodynamics.At graduation, undergraduate students in mechanical engineering should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of physics, mathematics, and engineering in their writing 2. Record and analyze activity related to laboratories and design projects 3. Visually represent designs and explain salient features of a part or concept 4. Synthesize and summarize key points 5. Strategize and demonstrate engineering project metrics such as productivity, costs and time to completion 6. Analyze the audience and create a document that meets the needs of the audience 7. Represent themselves professionally 8. Explain, discuss, and demonstrate

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

. (Ed.) (2000). Calculus Renewal: Issues for undergraduate mathematics education in the next decade. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers., 200117. Manseur, Z., Ieta, A., and Manseur, R. (2010). Modern Mathematics Requirements in a Developing Engineering Program. Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.18. Ganter 2004 Page 22.153.919. Hestenes, D., Wells, M., & Swackhamer, G. (1992). Force concept inventory. The Physics Teacher, 30(3): 141- 151.20. Thornton, R., & Sokoloff, D. (1990). Learning motion concepts using real-time, microcomputer-based laboratory tools. American Journal of Physics

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Fleeman, Rock Valley College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

internet based and half laboratory based 4. The flexibilities afforded by an on-linecourse are well-suited to many students as they can be made to fit with their work schedules andfamily commitments. It is important to point out this portion is asynchronous, but is paced on aweek-by-week basis. Our college is trying to minimize student trips to campus. This hybridapproach fits well with that goal, and also reduces required carbon emissions inherently bydesign. The faculty, however, felt that a hands-on approach is too important to abandon. They are notwilling to relinquish personal contact, nor direct observations of the students and criticalinstructor-student interactions. Discussions about making “marathon” laboratory sessions once amonth

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Program Curriculum (starting from fall 2010):The Program’s aim is to meet the educational objectives and outcomes and to educate graduatesthat are well-rounded to enter the profession or to pursue graduate studies. This is achievedthrough a well-balanced set of courses to ensure the strength needed in basic science andengineering, basic architectural engineering, hands-on experience through laboratory andprojects, humanities and social sciences, senior level architectural engineering professionalexperience and major design experience through senior-level courses and the capstone designcourse. The courses required are versatile. Each course has a set of objectives that focuses onlearning the materials needed to ensure the level of competency

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Salehpour, University of Cincinnati; Sam Antoline, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instruction in Strength of Materials courses involve explanation of theoryand reinforcement of the underlying concepts through laboratory demonstration and homeworkproblems. Some of the other techniques used to supplement these methods typically focus onvisualization through computer animation. This paper describes an attempt at integration ofthese methods with rapid prototyping as an instructional tool for one section of students in orderto enhance their understanding of concepts. It is anticipated that future students in all sections ofthe Strength of Materials course will experience this improvement to their learning process.Several hands-on experiments were developed to enhance the student’s understanding of theory.Students were given problems

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

learning, and amixture of these methods. Smolnikar and Mohorcic presented a framework for developing PICmicrocontroller hardware circuits and software code for embedded application [1]. Theirpedagogy targets traditional EE students. Sakar and Craig showed several projects to incorporatePIC microcontrollers into a computer architecture course [2]. Birsan and Sharad introduced ajust-in-time approach to teach embedded systems [3]. Meshkova et al describe a novellaboratory and project course called SMEAGOL (Small, Embedded, Advanced and GenericObjects Laboratory) that incorporated several active learning approaches [4]. Ferreira et alpresented a multifunctional module called MILES (Microcontroller Learning System) formicrocontroller-based system

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

objectives. A detailed questionnaire has beendeveloped and used in several courses to gather information on the opinions and reflections ofstudents on the learning opportunities offered them. In this unique survey, presented to thestudent not as a course evaluation but as survey of the student‟s opinions of his/her own learning,students are asked to evaluate their own ability to understand and apply the course knowledgeand skills objectives. Students are asked also to rate the course various learning opportunities –lectures, text, laboratories, etc. – insofar as each opportunity aided their learning in each courseobjective.The survey has provided valuable new information to the instructor to measure and meet notonly continuous improvements in

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Herbert Detloff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

thefurther integration of the CEENBoT™. These included suggestions for instructional refinementsfor this course and suggestions to achieve a cohesive integration of the platform into othercourses. Students suggested the need for a dedicated laboratory structure for this class, the needto expand upon and refine laboratory instruction, the need to achieve a steady-state in platformdevelopment, and the need to separate the course into two separate courses to allow for adedicated course in mobile robotics. They also recommended that the integration of theCEENBoT™ into the 4-year CEEN sequence continue to be developed and coordinated betweeninstructors.Programming exercises with the CEENBoT™ required the electronics engineering majors to“catch up on some

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Duda, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

International

the educational process. The program is called the SecondaryScience and Mathematics Teachers' Program5 (SESEMAT). The subsequent adoption of theprogram made biology, chemistry and physics compulsory for secondary students. TheSESEMAT program also recognized the limitations that the Ugandan educational system has in Page 15.551.3trying to meet the need to add the applied science component to the educational process; namely,the lack of resources (lab infrastructure, lab equipment and supplies, etc.). One component ofthe SESEMAT program is the development of applied laboratories using readily availablesupplies and to teach the teachers how to use

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

randomfor the same assessment for the same course. This is applicable to cases in which we use randomquestion generation functions in the online course management systems. Faculty may have to gothrough a period of “trial and error” phase before they can master this method. It also requiresmore time and dedication in crafting online assessments for the courses with less availableresources for the faculty.4. “Hands-on” Demonstration of Concept: In hands-on laboratory environments, some facultywould prefer their students demonstrate their understanding of the concept. This is particularlyapplicable to engineering technology course assessment where hands-on application of theconcept is vital to students learning assessment. In such cases, such as a

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

available inour computer laboratories. Students also install this software on their home computers.KiCad is software for the creation of electronic schematic diagrams and printed circuit boardartwork. It is useful for everybody working in electronic design. In the microprocessor devicescourse I teach, due to the complexity of the circuits we build, it is practically impossible to drawschematics by hand. Such complexity is due to the detail required to actually construct suchcircuits. Even in a modest microprocessor system with an 8-bit data bus and a 16-bit addressbus, keeping track of pins and pin numbers is problematic. In performing homework and projectwork alike, students absolutely require a powerful yet easy-to-use schematic capture tool.Dia

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

content, the course is also designed to serve asthe first in a two-course sequence for electrical engineering majors, for whom the second coursewill cover topics that were either omitted or merely introduced in the first course.This paper includes information such as the course prerequisites, description, outline, lecturecoverage highlights, and outcomes. A brief discussion of the rationale for topicinclusion/exclusion is provided. The paper also includes information about the content of thecourse’s concurrent laboratory component, such as lab titles and outcomes. A student survey isanalyzed to provide a preliminary assessment of the effectiveness of the course.Mechatronics EngineeringMechatronics engineering is a relatively new degree program

Conference Session

Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University; Luis San Andres, Texas A&M Univeristy

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

students every semester. The visitors are divided into smaller groups to tourdifferent departments, laboratories, and research centers according to their interest. We take theopportunity to show the visitors our laboratories, posters, and highlight of the findings by REUstudents. This outreach activity not only informing young students about the program, but alsoencourages them to study engineering/technology and engages in research.SummaryThe project "REU: Development of Micro Turbomachinery" was successfully completed. Weachieved our educational objectives by cultivating the life-long research skills to thirtyundergraduate students while achieving our technical objective upon development of amicroturbine. The seed funding from National Science

Conference Session

A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cochran, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2010-2395: COLLECTIVE SYSTEM DESIGN IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONDavid Cochran, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. David S. Cochran Managing Partner System Design, LLC. Dr. Cochran is one of the world’s authorities on production and enterprise systems engineering and supply chain techniques and technologies. As an MIT Mechanical Engineering faculty professor (1995-2003), he established the Production System Design (PSD) Laboratory at MIT (1995). He is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Shingo Prize (1989 and 2002) for manufacturing excellence for his work in the design of effective “lean” systems. He also received the Dudley Prize for best paper from the

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baba Abdul, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul Golter, WSU

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

annually to the most innovative teacher at WSU. (509) 335-4103 (Off); (509) 335-4806 (Fax); bvanwie@che.wsu.edu.Gary Brown, Washington State University Dr. Gary R. Brown obtained a PhD in Education from Washington State University in 1994 and is currently the Director for the Center of Teaching, Learning and Technology at Washington State University. 208-818-1413; browng@wsu.edu.Paul Golter, WSU Paul B. Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is currently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the School of Chemical Engineering and Bio-engineering at WSU. He is married with two children.509-338-5724

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Margaret Pearl Lyn Blackstun, Air Force Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

science curriculum, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, oftenincorporates hands-on laboratory experiences. This hands-on lab work provides students withconcept relevancy, integrated knowledge, and technical skill required in engineering jobs [1].Hands-on and project based curriculum are examples of inductive learning techniques whereinductive learning reverses the traditional method of deductive learning. In deductive learning,a theory is presented to students and examples are then given in illustrations, in-classexperiments or homework exercises. In inductive learning, the process begins with a set ofobjectives or a problem to be solved. Faculty guides students along the way and the studentsreach an understanding of concepts through

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Julia Ziyatdinova

technical universities in Russia allocate their departments on premises of corresponding industrial enterprises or factories, acquiring key strategic resources for training of competent and ready-to-work engineers – laboratories and up-to-date equipment, professional experts and tutors from the field, places for internships, and, most of all, vital present-day industrial problems and challenges for problem-oriented learning.In such case head of department is usually the head of production or industrial division. [19]  Research and development laboratories in higher education institutions; Starting from small research labs to large partly independent Scientific Research Institutes

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Nicolas Couto Giffoni dos Santos, SIUC Leadership Development Program; Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Tagged Topics

Diversity, International Forum

year students (a.k.a.Juniors) and the second year students (a.k.a. Seniors). Juniors development consist of adopting thevalues of the program, developing the ability to lead themselves and leading short durationprojects. Some of the projects led by the Juniors are: community clean-ups, raffle project for thecollege laboratories, American Red Cross blood drive, women’s center projects, science centerprojects, city park tree planting and many others. Also, Juniors are required to develop importanthabits for industry, such as arriving early for the meetings, knowing how to give a properhandshake, facilitating a social conversation, active participation in meetings and conferences,holding themselves accountable and demonstrating excellence in all

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Michael E. Auer, International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)

Tagged Topics

Partner Society Plenary

national and international organizations in the field of online technologies. He is editor-in-chief of the International Journals of ”Online Engineering”, ”Emerging Technologies in Learning” and ”Interactive Mobile Technolgies”. Michael Auer is Founding-President and CEO of the ”International Association of Online Engineering” (IAOE) since 2006, a non-governmental organization that promotes the vision of new engineering working environments worldwide. In September 2010 he was elected as President of the ”International Society of Engineering Education” (IGIP). Furthermore he is one of the founders and Secretary General of the ”Global Online Laboratory Consortium” (GOLC), which is the result of an initiative started in

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christie, Loyola Marymount University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

facultyprovide a similar curriculum taught in Engineering 101 and Pre-calculus college courses.The afternoon classes are project-oriented. Students design mousetrap cars usingSolidWorks, and build their cars in the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory. At night,students work on group projects that include designing and building robots using LEGOMindstorms NXT. To recruit students, we created a partnership between our College andfive different academic enrichment programs in Southern California. By working withcommunity organizations, we have reached highly motivated students who have a strongaptitude for science and mathematics. Since 2001, 203 students from 66 different highschools in the Greater Los Angeles Area have participated in SECOP. Of these

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randolph, Randy Hutchison, Randy Hutchison, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

learning experiencesstudents have in the classroom become isolated and limited because of the lack of context inwhich the learning experience occurs. With this in mind, a Movement Science in Biomechanicscourse was designed to enhance learning experiences by tying the course objectives to thecontext of clinical applications. According to situated cognition theory, students learn best bydoing what experts in that field are doing. Activities were designed based on the typicalactivities in a motion and gait laboratory including kinematic analysis using inertial sensors andgoniometers, kinetic analysis using a force plate, and muscle activity using electromyographytechnology.Each activity was introduced as a goal-based scenario in which the groups

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Glover; Frank Claydon; Stuart Long; Jennifer Ruchhoeft; Julie Trenor

grade level.Program Content and Pedagogy GRADE Camp provides direct and formative exposure for ninth through twelfth gradefemale students to engineering principles through a challenging and interesting weeklongsummer day camp where participants have opportunities to experience engineering first-hand.GRADE Camp utilizes active, co-operative learning and hands-on experiences rather thantraditional lecture or demonstration-based formats. Participants learn theory during the morningsand then apply the theory during the afternoons in sequential, hands-on laboratories completed inteams of two or three girls. Each activity and discussion session is carefully designed to lead intoa portion of a final design project, thereby linking theory to

Conference Session

Mechanics, Machine Design & Mechanisms

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nashwan Younis

mechanical and civil engineering laboratorycontent. One of the objectives of the proposed experiments will help the students to recognizethe need for life-long learning.Bibliography1. Dally, J. W. and Riley, W. F., Experimental Stress Analysis, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1991.2. Younis, N. T., “Stress Analysis Experiments for Mechanical Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 2003American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 22-25, 2003. Session1566.3. Kadlowec, J., “Combining Laboratory Innovation and a Design Experience into Tools for Mechanics,”Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee,June 22-25, 2003. Session 1368.4. Younis, N. T

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafic Bachnak

Engineering Education”Block DiagramThe block diagram is a graphical representation of the underlying software program. Itconsists of icons that represent typical programming elements such as constants,variables, subroutines, and loops. Figure 3 below is a screenshot of the block diagram forthis system.Fig. 3 Screenshot of LabVIEW Block DiagramHardware and CircuitsSystem PowerTo provide power for the electronics and fan, a 12-volt regulated supply is used. Asimple voltage regulator IC is used to provide the positive 12-volt rails that power the fanand op-amp circuits. This way, only one external power connection is needed. Aconnection to the 15-volt laboratory power supply is all that is needed to supply regulated12-volt power to the entire

Conference Session

Energy Program and Software Tools

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammed Fahmy; Recayi Pecen; Faruk Taban; Ayhan Zora

% Page 10.24.9 Engine speed (rpm) 2138.83 2138.70 0.01% Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationThe proposed comprehensive energy model development is recommended and planned to beimplemented in the process control laboratory at the University of Northern Iowa. It is expectedthat addition of this energy model development will positively impact student interests andenhance the students’ ability to visualize simple actual process control simulators [7]. Manyengineering and technology curricula include instrumentation, advanced CAD, and

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G Murphy; G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

of Computer Science curriculum. A central issue within computernetwork education is the hands-on laboratory-based approach versus the traditional in-calllecture-based approach. Traditionally, computer networks courses have not provided studentswith hands-on access to networking equipment and software. However, due to increasingpopularity of vendor-based courses as components of undergraduate curricula, students now havethe opportunity to study a more practical approach and hence program networking devices(switches, routers). Furthermore, many students are studying networking and internetworking Page 9.134.1Proceedings of the 2004 American

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G Murphy; G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

material tostudents. The adoption of Cisco VBC can result in a number of advantages for participatingacademies: • The material is supplied free of charge to participating educational institutions worldwide. • Course material is provided on-line essentially 24 hours a day for seven days a week, and is supplemented by a large selection of books 12, 13, 9, 18, simulators, examination questions and other learning material. • The material is continually updated to reflect rapid technological change. • Laboratory equipment is provided at substantial discount. • Equipment provided through the program can be used for other, non-vendor based units, and for research purposes. • Staff are trained and up-skilled

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Visser; Carrie Steinlicht; Teresa Hall

well-considered investments in laboratory technology, recruitment of skilled faculty and staff, andsuccessful partnering with industry. Outreach and collaboration with regional manufacturers byMNET program faculty have been primarily accomplished as a result of the Great Plains RapidPrototyping Consortium (GPRPC).The GPRPC was launched in 2000 by three industrial partners and South Dakota StateUniversity and supported by consortium partner investments and a Partnership For Innovationgrant from the National Science Foundation (#0090422). The mission of the GPRPC is tosupport educational activities, product development, research and technology exchange forengineering and technology students and consortium members by developing a rapid

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Josephson; Nader Vahdat; K.C. Kwon

materials science Senior Year – process control, senior design project, senior laboratory, technical chemicalengineering electives such as petroleum operationsStudents would learn programming skills during their freshman year and make active use of theirskills in isolated instances throughout the remainder of their undergraduate academic career. Thesenior design project would be the course most likely requiring computer programmingexpertise.During the 1980s and 1990s the computing resources available to chemical engineeringundergraduates expanded dramatically. Universities began requiring that all students have theirown personal computer (Drexel started this practice in 19832). Even those universities that didn’thave this requirement