Conference Session

Lessons Learned From Design Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Avitabile; Charles Goodman; Tracy Van Zandt

, laser, eddy current probes, strain gage, etc). The use of a dynamic system model(using MATLAB and/or SIMULINK) to determine the actual response due to impulsive and steploading is required. The optimization of the parameters (signal type, location, transducersensitivity, etc) is required to provide the "maximum" signal for the ADC specified for the dataacquisition. A full formal report is prepared to document all aspects of the project effort alongwith a formal presentation. The details of the project along with some results obtained fromvarious student groups is also presented.I. IntroductionLaboratory experiments are an excellent opportunity for students to provide real-world practicalsolutions to problems that may not have an “answer at the

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy W. Melton, Department of Computer Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shanchieh Jay Yang, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE)

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #10501Engaging Computer Engineering Freshmen through a Voluntary Competi-tive Team Project with MentoringRoy W Melton, Department of Computer Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology Roy Melton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., where the graduating com- puter engineering classes of 2010 through 2013 voted him the ”most effective teacher” in the department and where he was a finalist for the 2012-2013 RIT Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty. He received his

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Feng Zhou, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wen-hao Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shijiao Li, Georgia Institute of Technology; Charles Drexler; Chong Wang; Hongrui Zhang, Georgia institute of Technology; Roger Jianinx Jiao, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10350Case study of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Project: Elec-tric Drive Control SystemDr. Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jariwala is the Director of Design & Innovation for the School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Production Engineering from the University of Mum- bai, India with honors in 2005 and received Masters of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2007 from IIT Bombay, India. He was awarded a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2013, with minors in Entrepreneurship. Dr

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Motahareh Tina Alaei, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michael Ryan Lynch

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

interested in developing novel medical devices. In addition to his technical research, he is also an active member of American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) and conducts research in engineering education.Ms. Motahareh Tina Alaei, Minnesota State University, MankatoMr. Michael Ryan Lynch Page 24.370.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Design of a Power Substation: Technical Learning in the Context of an Industry-Sponsored ProjectAbstractIron Range Engineering (IRE) is a project-based, non-traditional engineering program in whichstudents gain technical

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Tech.; Farhan Qazi

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

irrigation systems of automatic irrigation,livestock watering and management, electric fencing, automatic feeders.Health: Refrigeration, very useful in developing countries for the conservation of vaccines andblood, emergency power for clinics.Examples of Practical Standalone SystemsGiven below are two examples of standalone systems which are cost effective to build and canbe easily acquired from charitable organizations on donations. The first standalone system is asolar generator cart which can be assembled easily as a DIY project. The second system is a solarsuitcase, manufactured for humanitarian and disaster area for medical applications. Both systemscost less than $1500 and provide easy access to electrify at remote areas.Solar Generator CartA

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Gurau P.E., Kent State University at Tuscarawas

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

identify the optimum process characteristicsincluding material composition, compression level, curing temperature, the mold design andperformed property measurements on the obtained samples, including the measurement of bulkelectrical conductivity using a four-point probe. The samples obtained demonstratecharacteristics that exceed the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy. This investigationwas performed by students in the Engineering Technology Department at Kent State Universityat Tuscarawas during a capstone design project class – Engineering Technology Project offeredin the spring semester of 2013. The paper presents as well the development of this course.At the recommendation of the ABET accreditation committee, a new capstone design

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

established. This partnership Page 25.9.2is a “two-way street” and advantageous for both parties. The Electrical Engineering Technology(EET) program is collaborating with Altera University program. Those faculty members leadingthe project attended a set of training workshops developed by Altera’s university program. Theseworkshops are targeted toward professional individuals and college faculty seeking knowledgeand expertise in programmable logic design. Faculty members having the opportunity to attendthese workshops will gain the knowledge and expertise to teach both VHDL digital Design andProgrammable Logic (FPGA) design courses. The exposure to

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim L. Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3136: USING A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING APPROACH FORSTUDENTS TO DESIGN AND BUILD LABORATORY EQUIPMENTDr. Tim L. Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder Tim L. Brower is currently the Director of the CU, Boulder, and Colorado Mesa University Mechanical Engineering Partnership program. Before becoming the Director of the partnership three years ago, he was a professor and Chair of the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. While in Oregon, he served as the Affiliate Director for Project Lead the Way - Oregon. In another life, he worked as an Aerospace Engineer with the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Denver, Colo. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Gerhart; Andrew Gerhart

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electrical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Burbank

Session 1347 A Wheelchair Navigation System as a Collaborative Senior Project Kenneth Burbank, John Holcomb, Karena Cooper-Duffy, Ken Prohn Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723AbstractSenior projects are common requirements in engineering technology programs. Seniors arechallenged to integrate in one project the knowledge, skills and abilities learned over three plusyears. Recently, the projects at Western Carolina University have ranged from wireless caralarms to three-phase motor test stations to back up energy sources for aquariums. An integralpart of

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Projects

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary McDonald; Charles Knight

thegraduates who concentrated in mechanical systems. The mechanical engineering programat UTC began offering a mechanical engineering laboratory (one hour lab plus one hourdesign project) in 1997 that provides balanced support for both thermal and mechanicalsystems. This laboratory provided a major component of support for the mechanicalengineering program meeting ABET 2000 Criterion 3 Outcomes a through k and UTC’smechanical engineering program receiving accreditation on first request this past year.The paper will describe the various types of laboratories and design projects being usedin the new lab that supports all areas of mechanical engineering. All labs utilize modernelectronic instrumentation and LabVIEW for data acquisition, analysis, control

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Wollin; Ronald Bennett; Melanie Steinborn; Al Dombrowski

students actively in thelearning process. The faculty, full-time and adjunct alike, are experienced in theindustrial world, with many currently practicing at leading regional companies.They bring their relevant experience to the classroom, and often bring additionaltalent through guest speakers. Many modes of learning are used, fromconventional lecture and readings to the use of case studies, projects and panels.The course that is the basis of this paper has been offered for many years. It istitled “Technology Transfer and Contemporary Issues”. While the course hascovered much of the same theory over the years, the specific topics and situationshave changed dramatically. For example, most of the course material in the earlyyears related to

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Westbrook

otherfactors tend to lead to success. Success in small projects tends to lead to larger scaleopportunities. Early success leads the progressing administrator to believe that he or she will becontinually successful. Such success blinds the administrator to other support that is necessaryfor continuing success.Discussions with administrators who were successful over a long period of time revealed thatsuccess frequently came to an abrupt halt. The reasons for this abrupt halt have been categorizedand discussed in this paper. Several successful administrators revealed that the level of theirsuccess played a role in the demise of their success. Very successful people were the mostvulnerable to countering moves within their organizations. This sounds

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Industrial ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Dana Ingalsbe; Jess Godbey

Project-Oriented Capstone Course: Integrating Curriculum Assessment Utilizing Industry Partner and Student Input Dana Ingalsbe, Ph.D., Jacksonville State University Jess Godbey, M.S., Jacksonville State UniversityI. AbstractThe need for industry feedback concerning possible competency gaps in an IndustrialTechnology program was fulfilled in part by means of a senior-level capstone projectexperience. Students in their final semester of the program from a range of majors(industrial technology management, electronics technology, occupational health andsafety, and computer integrated manufacturing) were assigned to an array of industrialprojects at various manufacturers in the local area

Conference Session

Problem-Solving & Project-Based Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathleen Harper; John Demel; Richard Freuler

courses.BackgroundIn the FEH program since 1997, physics, engineering, and mathematics have beencoordinating the topics so that students have the appropriate background for each of thecourses. However, the three units have not collaborated on the types of problems that thestudents are solving in each of the classes. This project is focused on fostering morecollaboration of this type so that students begin to recognize problem types across thedisciplines.PhysicsThe physics faculty members who work with the FEH program have been using a variety Page 10.687.1of active learning approaches in teaching mechanics and electricity and magnetism.Incorporated in this work

Conference Session

Problem-Solving & Project-Based Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Karen High; Ben Lawrence; Cynthia Mann

Problem Solving and Creativity Experiences for Freshman Engineers Karen A. High, Cynthia Mann, Ben Lawrence School of Chemical Engineering Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078AbstractAn engineering orientation class at Oklahoma State University has provided an opportunity todevelop and enhance problem solving and creativity skills for freshman. For two semesters,classes have been led through experiences that include making candy airplanes, making betterpizzas, and devising ways to keep ice cream from melting. These three projects have served as avehicle for introducing students to the

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Eldon Larsen

Session Teaching a Project Management Fundamentals Course to Working Professionals Eldon R. Larsen, Ph.D. Marshall University, College of Information Technology and EngineeringAbstract Project management has become very important in today’s business world. Yet, mostworking professionals have had to learn project management skills almost entirely byexperience, with little formal college training in this field. At Marshall University, the Master ofScience in Engineering degree program includes an emphasis in Engineering Management, ofwhich Project Management is

Conference Session

Projects,Teams & Cooperative Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Hunter

Session 3153 A Multidisciplinary Team Design Project for First-Semester Engineering Students and Its Implementation in a Large Introduction to Engineering Course Kenneth W. Hunter, Sr. Tennessee Tech UniversityAbstractNumerous studies of freshmen engineering programs have promoted the use of team designprojects and hands-on activities in an effort to provide freshmen with more engineering contentin the early semesters, a better connection to the profession of engineering, and an opportunity toexpress their creativity through the design process

Conference Session

Problem-Solving & Project-Based Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Neal Ninteman; John Natzke

The George Fox University Freshman Experience: A Projects Based Integrative Approach to Engineering Design John Natzke and Neal Ninteman Math, Computer Science, and Engineering Department George Fox University Newberg, OR 97132AbstractIn Fall 2000 a new engineering major with electrical and mechanical concentrations was initiatedat George Fox University, and with it a new freshman experience entitled Engineering PrinciplesI & II. The two-course sequence provides an introduction to engineering problem solving anddesign for incoming freshmen, and covers the following topics: design methodologies

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mehria Saffi; Mariana Alvaro; Diana Mejia; David Bowen

lasting three or more daysUse of formal ‘brainstorming’ techniqueExperiential TrainingFeedback from consultantsFeedback from other teamsGroup discussionsLecturesOn the job trainingPhysical training (High stress situations off-site)Problem-based exercises or case studiesReading materialsRole playing / simulation‘Ice breaker’ activitiesTeam sportsTraining coursesVideosClearly define a schedule for the projectExplicitly specify the project methodology cycle prior to start of projectGet to know individuals’ skills in order to know their capabilitiesGroup presentationsIncentives/ rewards for individual contribution to team performanceIncentives/ rewards for team performanceInvolvement in a lot of projectsMake sure everyone participatesMentoring

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Pasek

, innovation and creativity, andglobalization. It concludes with Exam #2, which is in a take-home format.TEACHING APPROACHWe all learn in a number of different ways and the learning process can be facilitated through theuse of variety of viewpoints and media. Thus to reach everyone, a variety of instructionalmethods is used, including: lectures, class discussion and teamwork on projects inside andoutside of the class, in class demonstration exercises, guest presentations and films. The “cone ofexperience”7 indicates that people generally remember: • 10% of what they read. • 20% of what they hear (lecture). • 30% of what they see (demonstrations, movies). • 50% of what they see and hear (discussion groups). • 70% of what they say or

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Industrial ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Gibson; Dorene Perez; Rose Marie Lynch

Immersing Students in Reengineering to Make Industry Meaningful in College Dorene Perez, Jim Gibson, Rose Marie Lynch Illinois Valley Community CollegeAn innovative capstone project at Illinois Valley Community College immerses engineeringdesign and electronics students in the technology and methodology they will encounter in theworkplace.The four-semester project gives the students first-hand experience with continuous qualityimprovement methodology, reengineering, and entrepreneurship. Freshmen engineeringtransfer students, enrolled in an engineering graphics course, and freshmen design andelectronics students, enrolled in a beginning CAD

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sven Hvid Nielsen

Session 2005-2325 Just an Aluminium Trolley – A Case within the Frame of Problem-based Learning: Linking Strategy, Innovation, Product Development and Design in a Dynamic Concept between the Academic and Professional World. Sven Hvid Nielsen, Associate Professor Department of Production Aalborg University, Denmark e-mail: i9shn@iprod.aau.dkABSTRACT: This paper presents what an engineering school at a university may do to stimulateengineering excellence. Problem-based education methods in connection with project and group-organised studies as a link between the academic and professional world is

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Kukulka

Session 3133 Development of Energy Design Projects at Buffalo State College to meet TAC/ABET Outcomes David J. Kukulka Buffalo State College, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222Students completing their studies in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at BuffaloState College (BSC) are required to complete a senior design project. The Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET) has developed a set of learning outcomes used to guidefaculty in assessing the effectiveness of

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Engel; Peter Lehman; Charles Chamberlin; Angi Sorensen; Andy Sorter

the three projects and discuss the benefits of involving undergraduatestudents in engineering design projects.In summer 2000, the interns, Lonny Grafman and Angi Sorensen, spent twelve weeks monitoringon-site energy use, tracking solar energy availability, and creating preliminary designs for thetwo systems: a solar thermal water heater and a DC-powered lighting system for the campgroundrestroom at Gold Bluffs Beach and a 2-kilowatt solar electric system for the ranger residence atEspa Lagoon.In 2001, the second year, interns Matthew Rhode and Steven Koldis designed solar thermal hotwater and ventilation systems for the restroom facility at WCOS at Wolf Creek Outdoor School,a new lighting system to illuminate walking paths and the

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Vance Poteat; Abdullatif Bagegni

potentially enhancing the PQ Laboratory. Since the course also requires afinal project, a few of the students are focusing on parts of the PQ laboratory. The results of thiseffort will be presented in June.2. Power Engineering and Power Quality (EE-455) - The Power Engineering Course teachesstudents the fundamentals of power system and power quality problems, causes, impact, andsolutions. This course was last taught in the summer of 2003 with 15 students. Page 9.55.5 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Projects,Teams & Cooperative Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Schmidt

Session 1353 Relation of Collective Efficacy Beliefs to Group Cohesion and Performance in Student Project Teams Robert W. Lent, Janet A. Schmidt, Linda C. Schmidt, Clay Gloster, and Sarah Mouring University of Maryland, College Park/Howard University/ US Naval AcademyAbstractThis study extends Bandura’s1 concept of collective efficacy to the context of student projectteams in engineering education. Collective efficacy refers to team members’ beliefs about theability of their team to perform its tasks effectively. Members of

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Majumdar; Mehmet Sozen

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajeswari Sundararajan; Bradley Rogers

way to the advancementof fuel cell technology. To meet this goal, the course includes specific sections on theory, practice, oralpresentations, report writing, and group projects. Consequently, coupled with the relevance of the technology, thiscourse essentially meets all aspects of ABET criterion 1, outcomes a through k.Fuel Cells – A Truly Interdisciplinary SubjectTeaching a fuel cell course is challenging because the field is truly interdisciplinary. For example, the load curveshown in Figure 1 illustrates that operating limitations are influenced by different phenomena depending on theoperating point. Consequently, improvements to the operating envelope requires a team of experts from severaldifferent fields. To address this challenge, at

Conference Session

Project Management and Team Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dilia Alcalde; Stephanie Adams

. “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Educational Annual Conference & Exposition”.7. Amason, A.C. (1996). Distinguishing the effects of functional and dysfunctional conflict on strategic decision- making: Resolving a paradox for top management teams. “Academy of Management Journal”, 39(1), 123-148.8. Jehn, K. (1995). A multimethod examination of the benefits and detriments of intragroup conflict. “Administrative Science Quarterly”, 40(20), 245-382.9. Keller, R. T. (1994). Technology information processing fit and the performance of R & D project groups: A test of contingency theory. “Academy of Management Journa”l, 37(1), 169-179.10. Mullen, B., & Cooper, C. (1994). The relation between group