Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Hasz, Carthage College; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University & Carthage College

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. This major would have students take an Introduction to Engineering Design class,Statics, Materials, complete an external project, and do a one-semester capstone. Thisengineering curriculum would be supported by math, physics and chemistry courses, includingelectronics and thermodynamics through the physics department. The initial engineering sciencedegree was not meant to be an ABET-accredited degree but a pathway for students interested inengineering to gain engineering training while integrating other interests such as business,environmental science, and data science. This degree was intended to provide strong preparationfor careers in areas such as entrepreneurship, project management, architecture/design,government technology policy

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; NAHAL RASHEDI, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

advancing quantitative and fully integrated mixed methods.Dr. Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis Kenneth Reid is the Associate Dean and Director of Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He and his coauthors were awarded the Wickenden award (Journal of Engineering Education, 2014) and Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the ”Engineering for Us All” (e4usa) project to develop a high school engineering course ”for all”. He is active in engineering within K-12, (Technology Student Association

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Henry W. Kraebber

provide an in-depth look at what Computer Integrated Manufacturing is all about and what will be coming asthe students’ progress. Some examples are:• How CIM can address many of the problems of manufacturing companies.• A look ahead at the plan of study for the next four years.• Introductions to the faculty, administrators and courses that make up the program.• Visits to various sites on campus.• Presentations about the CIM related student organizations and support services on campus.• A look at some of the history and customs of the Purdue campus.The course helps students get to know each other and start off with a better understanding of thechallenges and opportunities which lie ahead.Background: During the early 1990s a major effort was made

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

programs there comes a point in completion of the curriculum that astudent’s status changes from an undergraduate student to a graduate student. In almost everycase this happens prior to the student completing all of the undergraduate degree requirements.There are a number of factors that need to be considered as to when this transition occursincluding: scholarship and financial aid needs, undergraduate curriculum completion,undergraduate vs. graduate tuition rates, and external factors.Students in the ACCEND programs are not required to complete a graduate application to beadmitted into the graduate program. To be admitted, students must be in good academicstanding (cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better and no course deficiencies), they must submit

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

proposes the introduction of numerical simulation modeling and field-driven designmethodologies to existing mechanical engineering courses early in a given curriculum. Theimplementation of both should be relatively straightforward; the two concepts can be coupleddirectly with existing CAD teaching infrastructure. If adopted, the expected result with fullyrealized learning outcomes is the following synergistic workflow: CAD skill development at asophomoric or earlier level, followed by an infusion of computational modeling techniqueinstruction in standard introductory coursework (i.e., Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Vibrations,Fluids, et cetera), and concluded with the implementation of field-driven design in design-focused classes (e.g

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

William E Kelly

    ​ Wplanning ethics could be integrated throughout an engineering curriculum.   Spring 2015 Mid­Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 10­11, 2015 Villanova University   The teaching tools section  is oriented toward teaching ethics  but it should also be a useful resource for including design in engineering courses throughout an engineering curriculum.  An  9 example is the section on Numerical & Design Problems With Ethical Content.​ The Institutional Programs Bibliography provides examples of how professional topics can be integrated across university curricula.    Table 1 OEC Resources   Resources by Type

Conference Session

Distance & Service Learning, K-12, Web & Work-Based Projects

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

the database job market expects our graduate to haveenough expertise to be able to install and configure their Database Management System, writeapplication programs, design their database, and maintain and administer their database system.Such an expectation requires the offering of more than one course in this area. Therefore, wehave decided that it might be best to add a new area of specialization to our computer scienceprogram called the Database Management System track. The paper elaborates the detail contentof the curriculum requirement for this Database Management System track in our computerscience program.Introduction:Utah Valley State College (UVSC), located in Utah Valley, was founded in 1941. UVSC is astate college comprised of two

Conference Session

Controls, Mechatronics

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

H. Joel Lenoir

. The controls portionbenefits from the transition directly from the vibrations portion of the course. The students arevery familiar with the topics, as opposed to trying to recall the information from a previouscourse they may have taken earlier. In fact, they are pleasantly surprised to find how the twotopics can mesh together each other. In addition, the students recognize the value of theirAdvanced Engineering Mathematics course with additional Laplace Transforms content beyondthe Differential Equations course.This course does not sit alone in the curriculum. A Professional Component Plan1 has beenestablished for the curriculum, with an integral component being an experimental plan. Thiscourse and its lab strongly support this plan. In

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas Feldhausen; Bruce Babin

formal assessment plan will be developed by the authors to develop itseffectiveness.1. Aglan HA, Ali SF. Hands‐On Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform. Journal of Engineering Education. 1996;85(4):327-330.2. Sheppard SD. Mechanical dissection: An experience in how things work. Proceedings of the Engineering Education: Curriculum Innovation & Integration. 1992:6-10.3. Smith KA, Sheppard SD, Johnson DW, Johnson RT. Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom‐based practices. Journal of engineering education. 2005;94(1):87-101.4. Pomalaza-Raez C, Groff BH. Retention 101: Where robots go... students follow. Journal of Engineering Education. 2003;92(1):85.5. Singh KV, Khan F. Embedding

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

,and systems.3,4 The “beads” or “packaging” used to deliver engineering content generallyfocused on technologies of interest to students, such as cell phones, digital video, water-bottlerockets, and robotics.This conceptual model for analyzing engineering curricula provides insights into the variety ofapproaches and curriculum pathways through which engineering concepts and skills are and canbe delivered in K-12 classrooms, as well as the varied learning objectives of such curricula. Italso provides a glimpse into the types of teacher expertise needed and the challenges encounteredin effectively delivering engineering curricula.Challenges in Integrating Engineering into the ClassroomResearch on the integration of innovative curricula has

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

widely accessible,affordable, and open-source electronics prototyping platform. This strategy is designed totransform computational thinking into an interactive, hands-on learning experience, therebyaligning more closely with the practical aspects of engineering and enhancing studentengagement.The objective is to introduce first-year engineering students to the fundamental principles ofcomputational thinking and engineering design in a tangible, interactive manner. To this end,a first-year computing course was restructured to integrate Arduino hardware programmingapplications cohesively throughout the curriculum in tandem with MATLAB. Thisintegration not only bridges the gap between computational thinking and the engineeringdesign process but

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Don Zeller

industries: automotive, metals, rubber,plastics, chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, etc. The market for PLCs grew from avolume of $80 million in 1978 to $1 billion per year in 1990. ……PLCs are also used extensivelyin building energy and security control systems.1 Along the way, more and more capabilitieswere added to PLC’s and they soon appeared in all shapes and forms, large and small,controlling any and all machine and process operations. PLCs have been the “workhorse” ofindustrial control systems for the past 25 years and continue to be an integral part of all new,state of the art, evolving control schemes.QuestionHowever, since the PLC could be considered as simply another piece of electronic equipment, aquestion arises. Where should the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

culturally-contextualized theory of learning and curriculum modules that will be piloted in several schools over 4 years in the Navajo Nation. These modules will be embedded into an existing engineering design program 3) Create and pilot tools to evaluate Navajo students’ experience of engineering design in the context of Navajo cultureResearch DesignThis research is guided by the following research questions and research design. Ourconstructivist grounded theory research questions are:RQ1. What are the ways in which Navajo students and Navajo professionals experience, understand, and apply engineering design in the context of their culture, community, and society?RQ2. How do culturally-contextualized

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Ayomikun Precious Adegunle; Jackson Mitchell Cuppett; Charles Raleigh; Isaac Omodia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

results (right)4.0 Assessment and Learning OutcomesLearning can be categorized into developing skills in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotordomains. Higher education focuses largely on the cognitive domain following Bloom’s taxonomy– knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation [11]. ABEToutcomes for engineering education integrate developing student abilities in both the affectivedomain by emphasizing soft skills and the cognitive domain by promoting critical thinking andcreativity [12]. While lecture-based instruction is essential from the point of view of deliveringcontent knowledge appropriate for an engineering curriculum, blending active, cooperative, andproblem-based learning with course lectures

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gershensen; Carl Wood; Joseph Clair Batty

SME’s Manufacturing Education Plan: Phase I Report. TheDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offered an ABET accreditedManufacturing Engineering program, but did not grant a degree in Manufacturing Engineering.Direct presentations by national SME officers to the Governor of Utah, near the beginning of thegrant period, increased statewide awareness of the manufacturing program at USU. The 14competency gaps were addressed as part of an extensive curriculum reformation. Six newmanufacturing courses were developed and taught. Manufacturing applications were developedand initiated in several core mechanical engineering courses. A unique and comprehensivecurriculum assessment process was developed and implemented. Industrial and student

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and New Directions

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Pradip Srimani; Joseph Hughes

opportunities for computer engineering professionals to apply theirknowledge across the entire range of applications in engineering.The development of a successful computer engineering curriculum requires an understanding ofthe unique nature of this discipline. Computer engineering focuses on the design of computingelements and computer based systems; it integrates hardware and software and provides humansystems interfaces to produce efficient cost-effective total systems to solve technical problems indiverse application domains. Computer engineering programs require a strong foundationalcomponent in science and mathematics, emphasize design and creativity, and incorporate stronglaboratory experiences throughout the program using modern laboratory

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audra Morse, Texas Tech University; Heyward Ramsey, Texas Tech University; W. Andrew Jackson, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

waste treatment, andhazardous waste while receiving in depth coverage of water and wastewater treatment techniquesand design including physical, chemical and biological of water, wastewater and sludgetreatment. The core curriculum for both programs includes five water and wastewater courses,and the MEnvE students take an additional required course (i.e., CE 5393 Unit ProcessesLaboratory) in mathematical modeling as it related to environmental engineering, specificallywastewater and water treatment systems.A unique course included in the wastewater/water treatment content track is a hybridmicrobiology-environmental engineering course called ENVE 4385/CE 5385 MicrobialApplications in Environmental Engineering. The purpose of the course is to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Devdas Shetty

the creation of unique coursecombinations where faculty from engineering, math, science, humanities, and social scienceworked together to define student learning outcomes for project-based curricula. Engineering andnon-engineering courses were clustered into integrated First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs).Engineering and interdisciplinary courses were paired in the sophomore and junior year, byemphasizing collaborative projects involving engineering and non-engineering students. Theintegrated learning blocks created for four years of curriculum are shown in Figure 1.Curriculum Restructuring – Design Integration:The integration of applied research and contextualized design throughout the engineeringcurriculum, started from a design-based

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Madeline Nelson, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

renewable energy should be incorporated in the “middle years” and throughout theengineering curriculum with fossil fuels moving to a lower priority or elective status. We hopethat our new class will help to better meet students’ expectations and serve as an example forothers of an integrated approach to this topic. As one student said in our survey, “The issue ofhow to sustainably produce energy is one of the biggest and most complex that my generationwill have to deal with.” We could not agree more.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank Dr. Jan Dewaters for help in adapting her survey. Partial supportfor this work was provided by the USA National Science Foundation's Improving UndergraduateSTEM Education (IUSE) program under Award No

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Gong, Beihang University, Beijing, Institute of Higher Education; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qing Lei, Beihang University, Beijing

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

three aspects: theprogram overview, central program themes, and the curriculum system through interviews withdirectors of both programs.The results of this paper will present the directors’ outlooks of the ongoing programs in both atheoretical level (program vision and mission), and in an operating level (curriculum). Thereasons for the programs’ similarities and differences will be thoroughly discussed based on abroader and comprehensive international and educational background, in order to obtain a moreclear understanding and more rapid advancement of this kind of programs.IntroductionFirst-year Engineering Honors Programs (FEHPs) provide highly motivated, academicallyexcellent first-year engineering students with a broader, and more enriched

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

curriculum below.1. Vertically integrated design project courses (VIDP). Our program has a strong senior designcourse sequence where seniors work for an entire academic year in teams on real projectssponsored and mentored by industry. Real industry design experience, however, was missing inthe first three years of the program. Hence, a separate design course sequence, where freshmen,sophomores, and juniors come together each spring to work on authentic design projectsmentored by practicing engineers, was added to the curriculum. In this new VIDP sequence,integrated teams consisting of freshmen, sophomores and juniors learn practice skills such asdesign principles, team dynamics, project management, communication, etc., throughexperiential learning

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez PhD, MBA, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #7749A laboratory for energy efficient product designDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical engineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, instrumentation & control, and fluid power. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP.Jorge Rodriguez

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yumin Zhang; David Probst

process of building modern skyscrapers, first a solid foundation is laid, then a steelskeleton framework is constructed, and finally the floors and walls can be filled in. Inengineering education, we can also adopt this top-down approach. The foundation for collegeeducation is laid at high school, where students can receive a broad education, but the manysubjects are often not well interrelated. After entering college, most students still keep such amindset, and they tend to view the integrated curriculum as a collection of independent courses.One way to overcome this problem is to introduce an introductory course in the first year, whichwill give an overview of the whole curriculum and show the relationship between the courses. Proceedings of

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Erdogan Sener

. Sener, M. E., Yokomoto, C. F., & Price, T., " An Intelligent Expert System for Coaching Students in Problem Solving." Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 26-28, 1994, Vol. I, pp. 231-235.8. Sener, M. E., "Decision Making: Enhancing a Vital Element of Engineering Education Through Use of Expert Systems." Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Urbana, Illinois, June 21-24, 1993. Vol. I, pp. 142-146.9. Sener, M. E., "The Integration of Engineering Economic Principles with Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques Using Computers in an Undergraduate Curriculum." Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Teamwork, K-12: Projects to Promote Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Gannod

these subjects to be engineeringor computing technology. The TEK curriculum addresses “how” a computer works rather that“what” a computer can do. Thus, we discuss the “science” of computer science and technology.For example, we provide an introduction to computer architecture, discuss how data is stored,and give an overview of algorithm development. In essence, we give an overview of whatstudents would study in college if they were to major in Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, or Computer Technology.While the overarching goal of the TEK program is to make technology accessible to kids, thereare several other goals under that umbrella. First, the long-term goal is to develop a curriculumthat is presentable to any student regardless of

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board; Frank R De Rego Jr., Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.; Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

andjustification for the need for energy science PD in Hawaii, a thorough description of the PDcourse format and curriculum is provided. We describe briefly the model for scientific inquiryintegrated into the workshops and then summarize the engineering design process, highlightingthe interrelationships between scientific inquiry and the engineering design process. This servesas the context for the data analysis and final conclusions. The following data sources will bepresented and analyzed: 1) Participant data from surveys pre and post, 2) Workshop guestpresenter data, and 3) Classroom implementation data submitted by teacher PD participants. Alldata is analyzed with an emphasis on assessment of the integration of the engineering designprocess, and the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Northwest; James B. Higley P.E., University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

from part-time workingstudents, other means of integrating industry experiences must be found to properly prepare full-time students, who do not have industrial experience, with professional skills and technicalknowhow. Ultimately, these skills should be integrated throughout the curriculum not just addedin a final capstone course and then the final capstone course should allow students to beimmersed in a professional environment. An industrial basis for as many projects as possible willprovide students the richest learning experience and help prepare them for their future careers.References [1] Home. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for- accrediting-engineering-technology

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Robots (3xxx level)This course is an introduction to industrial robotics motion control. Students will be exposed tothe components, operation, programming, troubleshooting, and applications of a typical FANUC,six-axis industrial robot. Hands-on activities will include manual teach programming, testing withsimulation software and programming of advance movements. Students also learn how to performmaintenance, and deal with the safety issues associated with robots.Course 3: Applications of Industrial Robots for Advanced Manufacturing (4xxx level)In this course students will learn how to integrate robotics into a manufacturing process. This willlook to cover more advanced robot programming methods and teach student show to integratePLCs, vision

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

new ways to support first-year students and enhance retention. According tothe Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), High-Impact Practices (HIPs)offer significant educational benefits, especially for historically underserved groups, bycultivating substantive relationships, promoting engagement across diverse perspectives,facilitating the application of acquired knowledge, and fostering reflective processes aimed atpersonal development [1]. Students involved in HIPs are more likely to experience positiveoutcomes like academic achievement, persistence, and attainment of goals that prepare a studentto live a rewarding life [2]. It is recommended to integrate HIPs into curriculum in alignmentwith course objectives and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Derek T Reamon Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, thus far, only three students have transferred into e+ from outside of theengineering college. Prerequisite “gatekeeper” courses most efficiently taken early in the collegeexperience (such as three semesters of calculus and differential equations) could be keepingpotentially interested non-engineering students away. It is hoped that, over time, the curricularflexibility and free electives inherent in the e+ curriculum make the program the engineeringcollege’s most navigable in-migration destination—and thus an increasingly important strategyto broaden participation in engineering by young adults interested in divergent, non-traditionalfutures in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), politics, finances, etc., built upon the solidtechnological