Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #15402Assessment of Retention Where Students Create and Teach Laboratory Ex-periments through a Capstone ProjectDr. Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University Professor, Mechanical Engineer, Ph.D. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Assessment of Retention Where Students Create and Teach Laboratory Experiments Through a Capstone ProjectAbstractThe objective of this paper is to improve student retention of their engineering mechanicseducation with a teaching/learning strategy implemented in their capstone design project class.There are many quotes from great historians and current

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Derek Cascio, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Resistance is Futile: A New Collaborative Laboratory Game Based Lab to Teach Basic Circuit Concepts AbstractIn recent years, gamification of education has proven to be an effective paradigm in modernpedagogy. Following the success their previous work "Sector Vector”, the authors now present anew game-based laboratory to highlight the manipulation and calculation of resistors in circuits.In Game of Ohms [1] the lesson of electrical resistance is delivered as an interactive exercisebuilding an intricate circuit. As the game progresses, students are forced to make short and longterm plans to modify an evolving circuit which

Conference Session

Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Best of DELOS

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malia L. Kawamura, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew G. Alleyne, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Erick Sutanto

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #19754An Educational Laboratory Experimental System for Teaching Chemical Re-action Process Dynamics and ControlMalia L. Kawamura, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Malia Kawamura is an M.S. candidate in Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Alleyne Research Group. She is funded by the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program.Prof. Andrew G. Alleyne, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Andrew G Alleyne is the Ralph & Catherine Fisher Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Uni- versity of Illinois (UIUC). He received his

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bloomquist, University of Florida; Michael McVay, University of Florida; Scott Wasman, University of Florida; Clinton Slatton, University of Florida

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-2363: A HYDRODYNAMIC WHEATSTONE BRIDGE FOR USE AS ATEACHING TOOL IN INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY COURSESDavid Bloomquist, University of FloridaMichael McVay, University of FloridaScott Wasman, University of FloridaClinton Slatton, University of Florida Page 11.56.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A HYDRODYNAMIC WHEATSTONE BRIDGE FOR USE AS A TEACHING TOOL IN INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY COURSESAbstractUndergraduate engineering students often find systems composed of electrical circuits difficultto grasp because variables such as current, voltage, resistance, capacitance, and inductance arenot easily visualized as their

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-189: ENGINEERING LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS – ANINTEGRATED APPROACH OF TEACHING THE INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING COURSEAtin Sinha, Albany State University Atin Sinha is the Regents Engineering Professor and Coordinator of the Engineering Program at Albany State University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute in 1984. He had worked in aeronautical research and industry (National Aerospace Laboratory-India, Learjet, Allied-Signal) for 12 years before moving to academia in 1990. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma. Currently, he is engaged in motivating undergraduate students in inquiry based learning through

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #5872A Power Systems Protection Teaching Laboratory for Undergraduate andGraduate Power Engineering EducationJennifer Ferris, Portland State UniversityDr. Robert B Bass, Portland State University Dr. Robert Bass is an associate professor of power engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Portland State University. His research interests pertain to electrical power sys- tems. Current and past projects include analyzing AMI data to evaluate the efficacy of utility-sponsored mini-split heat pump installations; evaluation of power quality at PSU’s ”Electric Avenue” EV Charging Stations

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Innovation in Design Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Corradeschi; Raymond Carr; Lewis Natiello; Donald Carlucci; Albert Messano; Keith Sheppard

Session 2325 Teaching Electronics and Instrumentation through an Innovative Core Design Laboratory in Sophomore Year K. Sheppard*, D. Carlucci**, R. Carr**, T. Corradeschi**, A. Messano** and L. Natiello** * Associate Dean of Engineering ** Adjunct Engineering Professor Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ 07030IntroductionStevens Institute of Technology has completed implementation of a revised EngineeringCurriculum to include an

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Maija M. Kuklja, University of Maryland College Park; Alexander Rudy, Institute of Physics and Technology of RAS, Yaroslavl Branch

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Materials

Paper ID #10563Customizable Virtual X-Ray Laboratory: An Innovative Tool for InteractiveOnline Teaching and LearningDr. Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC Dr. Yakov E. Cherner, a Founder and President of ATEL, LLC, taught science, engineering and technology disciplines to high school, college and university students. He has extensive experience in writing cur- ricula and developing educational software and efficient instructional strategies. Dr. Cherner introduced an innovative concept of multi-layered simulation-based conceptual teaching of science and technology. This instructional approach uses real-world objects, processes and

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajab Challoo; Shuhui Li

Application of Information Technology Tools in Teaching the Course and Laboratory of Power Electronics Shuhui Li and Rajab Challoo Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Texas A&M University – Kingsville Kingsville, TX 78363ABSTRACT This paper presents the application of information technology (IT) tools in teaching thecourse of Power Electronics at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK). It illustrates theusage of the power-pole and average models in the teaching so as to be able to introduce broadpower electronic converter topologies. It shows the development of

Conference Session

Diversity in Materials

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Nowak

Session 3464 Engineering Materials Lecture and Laboratory: Cross- Disciplinary Teaching in a Small University Setting Michael Nowak Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Hartford West Hartford, CT 06117Abstract:We have developed a course combining an engineering materials laboratory with a materialsscience lecture for a diverse population of students. By judicious selection of topic order, we areable to utilize one lecture and one laboratory for Mechanical, Civil and Biomedical Engineeringstudents.The basic

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Thomas; Carolyn Skurla; Walter Bradley

Teaching Freshman Engineering Using Design Projects and Laboratory Exercises to Increase Retention Carolyn Skurla, Brian Thomas, Walter L. Bradley, Baylor UniversityIntroductionThe primary goal of the freshman engineering course at Baylor University is to help students toappreciate the exciting career possibilities that a degree in engineering will provide them.Obviously this can be accomplished with descriptions of what engineers do, including interestingvideos and speakers from industry; however, we believe that the best way for students tounderstand what engineers actually do is to give them the opportunity to practice engineering.The analogy to

Conference Session

multim engr edu;dist.,servi&intern based

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Asad Azemi

Session 1033 Teaching Computer Programming Courses (Using the Internet) in a Computer Laboratory Environment Asad Azemi Department of Engineering Penn State University Delaware County Campus Media, PA 19063 E-mail: azemi@psu.eduAbstractThe usual approach to teaching introductory computer programming courses is to have classroomlectures and small size supervised laboratory sections, where

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Vanderbilt University; Robert James Webster III, Vanderbilt University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 25.49.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Formal Assessment of the Haptic Paddle Laboratories in Teaching System Dynamics AbstractIn this paper, we present a formal assessment of the haptic paddle, a one degree-of-freedom force-feedback joystick that has been adopted at several universities as a teaching tool in System Dy-namics. System Dynamics is a core mechanical engineering undergraduate course that teachesstudents to combine knowledge from physics and differential equations to model dynamic systemsin several domains. Haptic paddles are useful for hands-on modeling and control laboratories andenables students to physically interact with simulated dynamic systems via

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen McKnight; Gilead Tadmor; E Everbach; William E. Cole; Michael Ruane

Multimedia Session 2793 Teaching Computing to Engineering Freshmen Through a “High-Tech Tools and Toys Laboratory” S. W. McKnight, W. Cole, G. Tadmor, E. C. Everbach, and M. Ruane Northeastern University / Swarthmore College / Boston UniversityAbstractFreshman engineering courses in computing applications and programming often lackapplications that are sufficiently engaging without being overwhelming. Program outputs andgraphics within the reach of beginning students are often woefully primitive compared tocomputer graphics that are available in commercial gaming software. The students’ lack ofbackground in

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William T. Lin; Richard Pfile

Session 2526 Using Network Analysis Software To Teach the Internet Protocol Stack in the Laboratory Richard E. Pfile, William T. Lin Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IndianapolisAbstractThe stacked protocol concept is difficult to understand and to many students it’s an abstractnotion. Although students are masters at memorizing tasks the different protocol layers perform,they don’t grasp fundamental concepts of how the protocol stack functions in computercommunications. Message addresses reside at different layers in a stack, several stack

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Warren; Jay Porter

Session 3547 A New Laboratory Curriculum Focused on Teaching Mixed-Signal Testing Concepts Using Low-Cost Test Equipment Jay R. Porter and Michael R. Warren Texas A&M UniversityAbstractAs the density of integrated circuit technology continues to increase, many commercial devices arecombining both analog and digital electronics onto a single chip. As the complexity of these chipsincreases, familiarity with testing mixed-signal devices is essential for the successful entry-level engineer. This paper discuss a laboratory curriculum being developed at

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

David E. Hailey; Christine E. Hailey

Section 2520 Evaluation of Student Preferences and Learning Outcomes of Computer Based Teaching for a Manufacturing Processes Laboratory Christine E. Hailey, David E. Hailey, Jr. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Department of English Utah State University AbstractStudies conducted by a number of investigators indicate that there are no negative outcomeswhen computer-based teaching (CBT) is used in place of or in conjunction with a traditionallecture. We performed three studies concerning student preferences and learning as a

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Badrul H. Chowdhury

Session No. 3532 Designing an Innovative Laboratory to Teach Concepts in Grid-Tied Renewable and Other Dispersed Resources Badrul H. Chowdhury* bchow@ece.umr.edu. Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept. University of Missouri-Rolla Rolla, MO 65409-0040 Tel: 573-341-6230; Fax: 573-341-6671*Work performed while at the University of WyomingAbstract An undergraduate laboratory is designed for use as part of the energy conversion andpower

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

Session 2315 Use of a Small-Scale Models Testing Laboratory to Teach Structural Dynamics Anant R. Kukreti University of OklahomaAbstractThis paper describes the development and use of a unique teaching laboratory that wasestablished to enhance the teaching of structural dynamics to civil engineering seniors and firstyear graduate students. The laboratory was developed by extending an existing Small-ScaleStructural Behavior Laboratory, which was primarily focused on statically loaded structures,with the addition of dynamic models, excitation

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Luiz Lourenco; Farrukh Alvi; Chiang Shih

Session 2526 Integration of Optical Diagnostic Techniques into the Teaching of the Thermal and Fluid Sciences Laboratory Course Chiang Shih, Luiz Lourenco and Farrukh Alvi Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Florida A&M University and Florida State UniversityAbstractVisual presentation has always played an important role in teaching thermal and fluid relatedcourses because "seeing is believing". However, traditional visualization techniques do notreadily provide quantitative information about the

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

. Page 15.21.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Consumer and Laboratory Devices Approach to Teaching Principles and Applications of BioelectricityAbstractCourses in Bioelectricity, or similarly Bioelectric Phenomena, are taught within manyundergraduate and/or graduate curricula in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, andsometimes Electrical Engineering or Neurosciences. While most such offerings emphasizemainly the theoretical foundations of bioelectricity as applied to clinical devices and/or modelingof excitable cell function, we have supplemented this traditional approach in the courseBME4504C at Florida Gulf Coast University through the incorporation of experiments andprojects featuring

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Hicks, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University

AC 2010-849: EXPERIENCES OF GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS INENGINEERING LABORATORIES: CONTENT ANALYSIS USING THE “HOWPEOPLE LEARN” FRAMEWORKJiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jiabin Zhu is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in Physics from East China Normal University, a M.S. in Optics from Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a second M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University. Her primary research interests relate to the professional development and mentoring of engineering graduate students. She is a student member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).Jonathan Hicks, Purdue University

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Stephen; Jerry Weinberg

Session 1526 A Laboratory Experience for Teaching Participatory Design in a Human-Computer Interaction Course Jerry B. Weinberg, Mary L. Stephen Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Saint Louis UniversityI. IntroductionThe ability of computer technology to improve productivity and enhance quality of life restssquarely on how well the technology application fits our conceptual understanding of how thingswork1. While it is important for a software product to provide the necessary functionality toperform its intended use, it is also important that this

Conference Session

Using Animation and Simulation in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; James Ochoa

Session 3449 Linking Simulation Tools to Laboratory Experiments: Teaching Design Verification in Engineering Technology Jay R. Porter, James Ochoa, Sanjay Tumati Texas A&M UniversityI. IntroductionThe Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program at Texas A&M University is currently workingwith industry to incorporate both digital and analog testing techniques into the curriculum. One area thathas been identified as important by industry is helping future engineers understand the concept ofintegrating simulation into the design verification

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Chiang Shih

Session #1526 THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DYNAMIC SYSTEMS LABORATORY AND THE IMPLENTATION OF LEARNING-THROUGH-TEACHING CONCEPT Chiang Shih, Patrick Hollis, and George Buzyna Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Florida A&M University and Florida State UniversityAbstract A full-scale dynamics laboratory was developed to enhance hands-on experience and fosterstrong faculty-student interaction in the teaching of the Dynamic Systems classes. To emphasizethe “seeing is believing” concept, we have

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley P. Sutton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Manuel Alejandro Ramirez Garcia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer Lynne DUPE Bailey

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Biomedical

Page 23.1399.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Works in Progress: Development of Integrated Computer Simulations and Laboratory Exercises for Teaching Human PhysiologyStudents are typically taught human physiology by a combination of qualitative and quantitativedescriptions of basic functions. However, the resulting understanding of physiological functionresides in a system-specific framework that may hinder further explorations into other novelsystems outside the curriculum. Educational research supports that students, particularly youngadults, learn complex topics better through using simulations with instructional guidance.1,2Studies have also shown that simulations are best

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alan Rux, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Erin Isabel Webster, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #8806UML Laboratory in a box, a new way of teching ECE labsProf. jay a weitzen, University of Massachusetts Lowell Jay Weitzen has been at University of Massachusetts Lowell for 27 years. He has strong interests in both wireless communication research and in providing students with high quality hands on design experiences. He teachs the first year intro to ECE course and also serves as chair of the College of Engineering First Year Education Committee and serves on the Capstone design committee. Recently he has been working with Analog Devices to beta test their new discovery module which is a complete laboratory

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6313Student industry cooperation for the development of thermal system designteaching laboratory equipmentDr. Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Steffen Peuker is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering and the director of the Thermal System Design Laboratory at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is teaching the Thermal System De- sign, Thermal System Design Laboratory, HVAC Systems Optimization and Introduction to Engineering courses. His work in engineering education focuses on hands-on undergraduate engineering education in the HVAC&R area, student-industry cooperation, and

Conference Session

Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42197Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Empowering and Motivating Studentsthrough Laboratory-Focused TeachingDr. Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, project-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Min Zou; Li Cai

New Approach of Teaching Engineering Laboratory at UndergraduateLevel with Emphasizing on Creativity, Teamwork, and Communication Min Zou1 Li Cai2 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering 2 Department of Industrial Engineering University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 AbstractTraditional undergraduate engineering education has been focused on transferringknowledge from textbooks to students. In today’s highly competitive real world,creativity, teamwork, cutting-edge knowledge, effective communication skills