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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students learn and develop the capabilities required in the professional practice of engineering.Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin Emily Mellen joined the University of Texas at Austin McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering as an undergraduate student in 2021. Outside of engineering education, her research work investigates how plastic waste from on-campus laboratories can be broken down and repurposed into a product of substantial value, both environmentally and economically.Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin Amanda Nguyen began her studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 as an undergraduate Chemical Engineering student. In addition to researching and promoting plastic

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2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

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Justin Morrill; Stephen Bostrom; Joshua Olson; Steven Hietpas

Students’ Perspective on a Student-Designed Energy Conversion and Electric Drives Laboratory Justin Morrill, Stephen Bostrom, Joshua Olson Students & Steven Hietpas Member of ASEE, Associate Professor Electrical Engineering South Dakota State University steven_hietpas@sdstate.eduAbstractIn September 2002 South Dakota State University’s Electrical Engineering Department openedthe doors to its new state-of-the-art energy conversion and electronic drives laboratory. Theautomated features, computer

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2017 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Steven M. Ciccarelli, Rochester Institute of Technology

2017 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference Cooperative Learning in DC Circuits Laboratory for Improved Student Success and Equipment Proficiency Steven M. Ciccarelli Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractUndergraduate engineering and engineering technology laboratory assignments are oftenperformed as ready-made, step-by-step experiments allowing for little collaboration in theirexecution, with the instructor acting as the content expert and dispenser of facts. In contrast, aconstructivist approach involves the instructor taking less of an authoritarian role and serving asa facilitator, guiding students to

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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A. Ieta; R. Manseur; M. Hromalik

Active Learning by Lecture and Laboratory Integration in an Emerging Engineering Program A. Ieta1, R. Manseur1, and M. Hromalik1Abstract – The development of a new Electrical and Computer Engineering program provides an opportunity fordesigning and implementing an innovative curriculum. In terms of teaching methods, a combination of lecturing andhands-on learning is selected. Studio-style teaching is reported to enhance student learning, compared to theclassical lecture and lab formats. However, course organization is different and requires adaptation and innovation incourse design, content, and delivery. A studio lab was organized and new equipment was acquired for laboratorystations that

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2015 Northeast Section Meeting

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Tooran Emami Ph. D.

2015 ASEE Northeast Section Conference Computer Simulation Modeling of a Real System in an Undergraduate Computer Control Systems Laboratory Tooran Emami U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT 06320AbstractThis paper presents the procedures for modeling a real time DC motor based on computersimulation in a Computer Control Systems laboratory. The lab is for undergraduate junior levelElectrical Engineering students at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). Thislaboratory enhances better understanding fundamental engineering concepts via hands onexperience. The objectives are to identify a continuous time transfer

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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Student Papers

Paper ID #45748Development of a Heat Sink-Focused Heat Transfer Laboratory for MechanicalEngineering EducationMiss Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University I am a senior studying mechanical engineering at Mercer University. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering.Dr. Chandan Roy, Mercer University Dr. Chandan Roy is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Mercer University in Macon, GA. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Dr. Roy published many peer-reviewed articles. His research interests include

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel

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Professional Papers

Paper ID #45406Mini-Laboratory Activities for Observing Electromagnetic Fields in a RequiredUndergraduate Course for Electrical EngineersDr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro studies the unintended behaviors of radio frequency

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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Student Papers

Paper ID #45770WIP: Evaluating the impacts of an integrated, project-based approach tobiomedical engineering laboratory teachingSierra Milligan, University of GeorgiaDr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

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Mahbub Ahmed; Lionel Hewavitharana; Scott McKay; Kendra Ahmed; Mamunur Rashid

2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections) Development of Low-Cost Laboratory Experiments for Southern Arkansas University’s Engineering Program Mahbub Ahmed1, Lionel Hewavitharana1, Scott McKay1, Kendra Ahmed1, and Mamunur Rashid2 Southern Arkansas University1/ University of Massachusetts at Lowell2AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to present the preliminary work and plans related to the developmentof several low cost laboratory experiments in the newly established engineering program atSouthern Arkansas University (SAU). SAU was recently approved to initiate a

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Paul van Bloemen Waanders; Andrew Kean; Glen Thorncroft; Brian Self

218 Work In Progress: Model Eliciting Activity for an Undergraduate Thermal Measurements Laboratory Paul van Bloemen Waanders, Andrew Kean, Glen Thorncroft, Brian Self California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoAt Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo our undergraduate engineering education is designed to preparestudents for industry. The rise of technology in modern engineering demands a shift in the wayundergraduates are prepared for the modern workplace. Engineering problems should focus onthe development of analytical models that describe a system. These models, once made, can beused to

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Ding Yuan; Nebojsa Jaksic; Jude DePalma

486 LEGO Mindstorms: EV3 versus NXT 2.0 A Laboratory Study in an Introduction to Engineering Course Ding Yuan, Nebojsa Jaksic, and Jude DePalma Colorado State University, PuebloAbstractThe LEGO Mindstorms NXT programmable robotics kit has been a successful tool for enrichingK-12 math and science education and for improving recruitment and retention in college-levelengineering programs since it was released in late July 2006. Many educational research papershave shown positive results from integrating the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kits intoappropriate

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Enhancing Engineering Curricula Through Laboratory-based Learning: Pedagogical Approaches, Challenges, and Innovations Marvin Gayle, Danny Mangra Queensborough Community College The City University of New York [CUNY] Queens New York, USA Abstract—Laboratory-based instruction is a critical underscore ways to evaluate the effect of laboratory education oncomponent of engineering education. It

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

Paper ID #49610Development of Embedded Technical Writing in a Junior-level GeotechnicalEngineering Laboratory ClassDr. James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy Dr. Lynch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering. He teaches classes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, and forensic engineering. His research interests include nondestructiveDr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy Alexa Rihana Abdallah is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. She received her PhD in Environmental

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2021 Northeast Section Meeting

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Nancy K. DeJarnette; Ruba S. Deeb; Jani M. Pallis

Impact of a STEM Mobile Laboratory Initiative on K-12 Students in High Needs Schools Nancy K. DeJarnette, Ruba S. Deeb, Jani M. Pallis University of BridgeportAbstract— It is well known that exposure of young students to authentic STEM experiences canlead to lifelong learning and exploration. One University and one Science Museum located inthe northeastern United States have collaborated to develop and implement a mobile STEMlaboratory on a 35-foot New Flyer Bus (Model D35LF) with a capacity for 23 individuals perlesson and named it STEM On Wheels. The goal of this project was to bring technical STEMlessons and hands-on experiences to urban high-needs K

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5: Remote, Hands-On Laboratories

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; David Hicks; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; G. Beate Zimmer, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

, M. Dubois and J. P. Trovao, “Problem- and Project-BasedLearning in Engineering: A Focus on Electrical Vehicles,” 2016 IEEE Vehicle Power andPropulsion Conference (VPPC), pp. 1-6, 2016.[4] R. Pucher, A. Mense, and H. Wahl, “How to Motivate Students in Project Based Learning,”6th IEEE Africon Conference in Africa, vol. 1, pp. 443-446, Oct. 2-4, 2002.[5] L. McLauchlan and M. Mehrubeoglu, “A Laboratory Exercise - Unmanned Vehicle Controland Wireless Sensor Networks,” 2014 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis,IN, USA June 15-18, 2014.[6] A. Maiti, A. Raza and B. H. Kang, “Teaching Embedded Systems and Internet-of-ThingsSupported by Multipurpose Multiobjective Remote Laboratories,” in IEEE Transactions onLearning Technologies, vol

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5: Remote, Hands-On Laboratories

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmet Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kerri Thornton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Paper ID #37704Leveraging ThingsBoard IoT Service for RemoteExperimentationAhmet Can Sabuncu (Assistant Teaching Professor) Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests spans from engineering education research, engineering laboratory education, history of science and engineering, thermo- fluids engineering, and microfluidic technology. Dr. Sabuncu is eager to discover next generation workforce skills and to educate next generation of engineers who will carry Industry 4.0 forward considering the needs of the global world.Kerri Anne Thornton

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sapna Shah, Harvard University; Alex Beaudette, Harvard University; David R. Bergandine, University of Illinois Laboratory High School; Savindi N. Devmal , University of Illinois Laboratory High School; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #34912Adapting Soft Robotics Outreach to Teacher-Delivered Curriculum in theVirtual Classroom (Work in Progress)Ms. Sapna Shah, Harvard UniversityMr. Alex Beaudette, Harvard UniversityMr. David R. Bergandine, University of Illinois Laboratory High School Chemistry Teacher University Laboratory High School 1984 - 2021Savindi N. Devmal , University of Illinois Laboratory High School Savindi Devmal is a student at the University Laboratory High School in Urbana, IL. Savindi’s interests include bioengineering and soft robotics, and she is the recipient of the Barbara Lazarus award to develop bioprinters for soft

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Developing Better Engineering Managers - Curricular Ideas from Year 1 Through Graduate School

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph J. Suter, Johns Hopkins University; Stanislaw Tarchalski, Johns Hopkins University; Judith G Theodori, Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineeering; James D Beaty, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Michael McLoughlin, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Richard Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

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Engineering Management

Theodori, Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineeering Ms. Theodori is a Program Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineer- ing’s Technical Management, Engineering Management and Space Systems Engineering. She also has developed online and blended classroom courses for the program and lectures in Information Research and Advanced Technology. Ms. Theodori is a Principal Staff member at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory working in information management, policy and communication. Judith re- ceived her Bachelor’s in Labor Relations from San Francisco State University in 1983, and her Masters in Library Science from Queens College in 1998.Dr. James D Beaty

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Christopher I. Allen, Air Force Research Laboratory; Michael Doroski, U.S. Air Force; Curtis Medve, U.S. Air Force; Michael Seery, U.S. Air Force; P. Len Orlando III, Air Force Research Laboratory; Farid T. Khafizov, University of Texas, Dallas

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Electrical and Computer

College, M. Phil. from University of Cambridge (U.K.), and her Ph.D. from Cornell Uni- versity, all in physics.Lt. Col. Christopher I. Allen, Air Force Research Laboratory Christopher I. Allen is the Deputy Chief of the Battlespace Environment Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He received his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Houston in 1993, his M.S. in electrical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in 2010, and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from AFIT in 2015. His research interests include microelectronics, the energy value of information, and effects of radiation on electronic devices.Michael

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Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benedikt von Unold, Stanford University; Annette Isabel Böhmer, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University Design Factory; Nicolas Ledl, Stanford University; Udo Lindemann, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; George Toye, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #22297Implications of Contextual Empathic Design for Engineering EducationMr. Benedikt von Unold, Stanford University Benedikt studied Medical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). In 2017, he joined the Designing Education Lab at Stanford University to learn more about the integration of user backgrounds in design. He was involved in various entrepreneurial activities and worked as a student in small, medium and large companies. The creation of innovation was both an essential part in his studies as it was in his jobs.Ms. Annette Isabel B¨ohmer, Laboratory for

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Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge; Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

concepts in the measurement laboratory/lecture (ME 335/L) and introduction tomechatronics (ME 435/L), a traditional mechanical engineering course, are interlinked to providestudents with a unified learning experience. As a first step in this direction, ME 335/L was madea prerequisite to ME 435/L, which allowed the students to learn about the fundamental topics inME 335/L, and thus be prepared to tackle more complex topics in ME 435/L course. The ME335/L was redesigned to incorporate more tools, instrumentation, and programs typically used inME 435/L. The key experiments in ME 335/L were tailored to expose students to topicscommonly encountered in ME 435/L. This integrated approach to mechatronics allowed studentsto build a strong fundamental

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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University; Victor Yu, United States Military Academy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(nanoelectromechanical systems – NEMS), and smart materials (piezoelectric materials, shapememory alloys, and electrorheological fluids). In the biomaterials block of instruction, a newlaboratory exercise was devised and incorporated to provide the students exposure tocontemporary methods in measuring mechanical properties of biological tissue. Thus, thisexercise tasked the students to measure the elastic modulus of a cow femur using ultrasoundtechnology. The primary learning objectives of this laboratory exercise were (1) to determine theelastic constants of a biologic composite material using an ultrasonic method. (2) To gain anappreciation for why natural materials are nearly always composite, and (3) to discuss howmedical devices may influence the

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Thompson, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical

Component Design Laboratory, and his research focuses on plug-and-play, wearable systems for telemedicine. Page 12.115.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Small, High-Fidelity Reflectance Pulse Oximeter David Thompson, B.S. and Steve Warren, Ph.D. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USAAbstractPulse oximeters have become standard equipment in both biomedical education and clinicalsettings. Since the operational principles of a pulse oximeter are straightforward, and since

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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Tinh Dinh, University of the District of Columbia; Abiyu Negede, University of the DIstrict of Columbia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2485: PRACTICAL DESIGN PROJECTS UTILIZING COMPLEXPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES (CPLD)Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia Samuel Lakeou received a BSEE (1974) and a MSEE (1976) from the University of Grenoble (Universite Joseph Fourier), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Ecole Nationale d’Electronique et de Radioelectricite de Grenoble of the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, France, in 1978. He is currently a Professor and Chair of the department of electrical engineering at UDC. He was formerly staff member at the New Products Laboratory of RCA’s Consumer Electronics Division in Indianapolis, IN (1984-86).Tinh Dinh, University of the District of Columbia

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

taken at least one course in structured programming.The students are provided with a primer which introduces the Visual BASIC syntax, loopingstructures, conditionals and several detailed programming examples (One such programmingexample is provided in as an appendix). Excel Visual BASIC has a relatively short learningcurve and students do not realize how much functionality can be added by using the macrolanguage. Table 1: Course structure of numerical analysis for biomedical engineers. Topic Case Study Evaluation Type Linear Equations Laboratory and Joint reaction forces (Matrix Inversion

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Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ed Crowley, University of Houston

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Information Systems

AC 2007-2819: DEVELOPING BASIC CRYPTOGRAPHY LAB MODULES WITHOPEN SSLEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 12.490.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Basic Cryptography Lab Modules with OpenSSLPerceived topic: Innovative TeachingKeywords: Security, Cryptography, Open Source, Lab Development, NetworkingWhile there has been a recent proliferation of quality cryptography texts, there remains ashortage of quality applied laboratory exercises and related support materials. In part, thisis due to the cost and availability of commercial cryptographic software. In part, this isdue to the time and resource commitment required to develop laboratory

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekhar Sharad, National Instruments

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Biomedical

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BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice”. These tools may take on a variety of forms, including both engineeringsoftware (e.g. LabVIEW, SolidWorks, COMSOL, MatLAB) and engineering instrumentation(e.g. DAQ, oscilloscopes, multimeters, rapid prototype machines, and machine shop tools). Inour BME curriculum, we aim to introduce students to a broad range of engineering tools throughdirect hands on experiences. While some tools are incorporated into standard 2 hourinstructional laboratories, others are introduced through student-selected, open-ended, multiweekor semester long projects.In this paper, we present a two-project sequence spanning two semesters that was designed tointroduce students to

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BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekhar Sharad, National Instruments

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Biomedical

. Robinson, S.S. Gouri Suresh, D.J. Aloi, D.A. Fortin, J.H. Blaise, J. D. Bronzino,Department of Engineering, Trinity College, A GUI Software Suite for Data Acquisition andAnalysis of Evoked Field Potentials: Applications in Biomedical and ElectrophysiologicalResearch, Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast[3] Virtual instruments in undergraduate biomedical engineering laboratories, Trumbower, R.D.Enderle, J.D. University of Connecticut; Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE,Pg 101-110, Issue 4, July – August 2003[4] Virtual bio-instrumentation: biomedical, clinical, and healthcare applications in LabVIEW,King, P. Vanderbilt University; Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE, Pg. 176

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Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Colletti, The College of New Jersey; Joseph Monaghan, The College of New Jersey; Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-2556: A COMPREHENSIVE LABORATORY CURRICULUM IN SINGLEDEGREE OF FREEDOM (S-D-F) VIBRATIONS; PHASE I – WORKING MODELEXPERIMENTSAlexander Colletti, The College of New Jersey Alexander Colletti Alex Colletti is a senior mechanical engineering major at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). He has been involved in TCNJ’s Mini-Baja SAE project and Society of Automotive Engineers (where he was secretary). He is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). After graduation Alex plans to go on to graduate school to obtain a PhD in the field of energy and heat transfer. He is working on the forced response system of the apparatus.Joseph Monaghan, The College of New Jersey