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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

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Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amos G. Winter V, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #16244Gearhead Moments of Zen: Using Real-World Examples Of Supercar Designto Teach Introductory Design and ManufacturingDr. Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Dawn Wendell is an engineer whose past projects range from BattleBots robots to medical devices, for which she holds several patents. She received four degrees from MIT including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She worked as a fluid mechanics researcher in Paris, France before returning to MIT as Assistant Director of Admissions. Currently Dr. Wendell works as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16835Training Global Engineers: A Capstone Senior Design Project in EnergyHarvesting and SustainabilityDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems

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First-Year Programs: Unique Projects & Pedagogies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tyler Milburn, Ohio State University; Cassondra Wallwey, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

State University, Cassie earned her B.S. (2017) and M.S. (2018) in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University.Dr. Michael Parke, The Ohio State University Dr. Parke has over twenty years experience in satellite based earth science research. He has been teaching first year engineering for the past nineteen years, with emphasis on computer aided design, computer programming, and project design and documentation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Introducing Industrial Systems Engineering to First-Year Students via Mr. Potato HeadAbstractThis Complete Evidence-based practice paper explores the effect of a first-year engineering labintroducing

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wilhelm A. Friess, University of Maine

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Aerospace

Paper ID #28956Lighter than air vehicles as aerospace focused projects in a mechanicalengineering capstone sequenceDr. Wilhelm A Friess, University of Maine Dr. Friess holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute (1997), and currently is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with the Univer- sity of Maine. Previously he has spent 5 years in Dubai as inaugural faculty of RIT Dubai and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University. Dr. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consult- ing and entrepreneurial activities in Europe, Asia and Africa

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Levi Purdy, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Michael Radotich; Brian C. Holst, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Paper ID #29498Results from University of Alaska Fairbanks AIAA Student Club Design,Build, Fly Competition 2019Levi Purdy, University of Alaska Fairbanks Although tech is my identity, I have spent most of my life on a remote Alaskan island. I am proud to have grown-up with a lifestyle more rustic than average, even for Alaska. The isolated environment gave me important project management skills as I regularly worked on projects including carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, system engineering, and programming. At university I am continuing to refine and gain additional skillsets. Developing an advanced teamwork based

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Standard Course of Study for Science and Mathematics. The Drone ExplorationAcademy served eighty-three (83) high school students, with 59.04% Male and 40.96% Femaleparticipants. The participants received approximately forty (40) hours of hands-on STEMlearning. Approximately, 60% of student participants were from underrepresented groups inSTEM. Project evaluation data was gathered through Student Feedback Surveys, Dimensions ofSuccess (DoS) Observation tool, and pre/post topic self-efficacy questionnaire.IntroductionBy 2030, over 60% of all jobs will require postsecondary education [1]. While adopting theCommon Core State Standards should lead to more college-ready students over time, studentswill still need programmatic support from secondary and

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Carberry, Tufts University; Merredith Portsmore, Tufts University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

2.09 3.82 1.73 2.86 3.86 1.00 classrooms Determining the relevant design features in building a project 2.82 3.73 0.91 2.14 4.43 2.29 The engineering design process 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.43 1.43 The types of considerations that must be taken into account 2.91 3.91 1.00 2.57 4.14 1.57 when evaluating a solution to an engineering problemThe retrospective attitudinal and confidence analysis showed that the experimental and controlgroups were relatively similar in both their attitudes and confidence. Retrospective self-ratings of

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Cummins; Timothy Schriefer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Patrick Kelley, Carnegie Mellon University; Mallika Ramaswamy, Rochester Institute of Technology; Nicholas Ryczko, Pratt & Whitney

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Cummins MELISSA ZACZEK is a Performance Development Engineer with Cummins Emission Solutions. She earned her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2006. She served as Project Manager of the TEAK Team and also has presented the kits at multiple conferences.Timothy Schriefer, Rochester Institute of Technology TIMOTHY SCHRIEFER is a 2007 graduate of RIT with a dual BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering and was a member of the TEAK senior design team. His thesis research was in the area of thermoelectrics and alternative fuels.Patrick Kelley, Carnegie Mellon University PATRICK GAGE KELLEY is a PhD Student at Carnegie

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

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Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, East Carolina University

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Mechanics

AC 2007-858: AN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTUTILIZING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND RAPID PROTOTYPINGWilliam Howard, East Carolina University William E.(Ed) Howard is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at East Carolina University. Prior to joining ECU, he was a faculty member and program coordinator at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Howard has fourteen years of industrial experience in design and project engineering functions. He received BS and MS degrees from Virginia Tech, and his PhD from Marquette University. Howard is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin.Rick Williams, East Carolina University Rick Williams is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at East

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Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-366: VIRTUAL PRESERVATION: A UNIQUE APPLIED RESEARCHPROJECT IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKKaren Horton, University of Maine-Orono Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of MaineConstance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta Associate Professor of Developmental Mathematics, University of Maine at AugustaKen Wild, National Park Service National Park Service Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John Page 13.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Virtual Preservation: a Unique Applied Research Project in

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kin Moy, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) curriculum at …………….University has a heavy emphasis on “hands on” laboratory experiments and projects. Everytechnical course, either core or elective, has a laboratory section that complements it. Photonicsis an upper division elective course focused on fiber-optics/light theory and their applications.The laboratory experiments in this course are collection of experiments in geometry/wave optics,fiber optics, and optical communications. This course holds many related applications in fieldssuch as: physics, energy consumption, economy, and in both food, and health science etc. Page 13.257.2The way

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BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Jevsevar, Vanderbilt University; Melanie Aston, Vanderbilt University; Shaun Price, Vanderbilt University; Cynthia Paschal, Vanderbilt University; Stacy Klein-Gardner

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Biomedical

AC 2008-568: DESIGNING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CURRICULUMFOR UNDERGRADUATES: SAFE, HANDS-ON AND INEXPENSIVEINSTRUCTIONKristen Jevsevar, Vanderbilt University Ms. Jevsevar is a senior in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. She was one of four undergraduates who conducted the beta testing and developed the project in the summer of 2007. Ms. Jevsevar completed the adaptation of the undergraduate materials that were developed to the high school level.Melanie Aston, Vanderbilt University Ms. Aston is a senior in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. He was one of four undergraduates who conducted the beta testing and developed the project in the summer of 2007

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valentina Cecchi, Drexel University; Michael Kleinberg, Drexel University; Milo Tong, Drexel University; Bridget Kleinberg, Drexel University; Karen Miu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

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Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

projects & incorporates civil engineering examplesand real-world applications with much more emphasis on vibration than in a traditional dynamicscourse.The increased emphasis on the vibration material keeps our civil engineering students moreengaged in the course. There is an initial resistance to learning the material when all students seeare box-spring examples when first going through the derivation of the equation of motion forsingle degree of freedom systems. Instead of starting with the simplified model, a one-storybuilding is presented to the class and the first step in solving the problem is the development ofthe analytical model for the system. This also serves to connect the concepts of the dynamicscourse with other courses in the

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Smith, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Richard Cockrum, California State Polytechnic University Pomona; Phyllis Nelson, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Marvin Abrams, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3098: UNDERGRADUATE SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT TODEVELOP A COMPUTER-CONTROLLED POWER SUPPLY FOR LEDSRichard Smith, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona R. Frank Smith received his BSEE from New Mexico State University in 1965, MBA from Pepperdine University in 1974 and MSEE from Cal Poly Pomona in 1993. He has over 30 years industrial experience.Richard Cockrum, California State Polytechnic University Pomona Richard Cockrum received his BSEE and ME from California State Polytechnic Univesity in 1973 and 1975.Phyllis Nelson, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Dr. Phyllis Nelson received her BSEE from Cal Poly University in 1977, her MS from California

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3099: PROJECT-BASED PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE TEACHING ANDLEARNING IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HONORS STUDENTSYaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University Yaw Yeboah is Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining Penn State, he was Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Science and Engineering in the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. He has over 25 years of research (academic and industrial), teaching and project management experience.Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University Sarma Pisupati is Associate Professor of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering

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Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown; Edward Sheinberg, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Frank Goforth, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

defectedcomponent. As a result, needless time and efforts could be wasted trying to figure out what iswrong with the circuit. A more serious problem would arise, if the faulty results were to gocompletely undetected. In this case, students will not only get an unpleasant surprise whenconfronted but also feel deprived from reaping the benefit of a rewarding experience. However,many of these negative outcomes can be prevented if the lab experiments are analyzed and testedusing computer simulation prior to the actual lab implementation.In this paper, we report our findings from a pilot project using computer simulation as a pre-labassignment in an engineering technology program. Students in a two sequence electronics coursewere asked to perform a set of lab

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Niemi, LeTourneau University

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Engineering Technology

resistor 2 1 k ohm, ½ W 5% tolerance resistor 1 Zipper-type bag 1 quart size with the zipperThe entire kit was packaged in a “zipper-type” plastic bag and given “on-loan” to the students forthe entire semester. The 9 volt battery was packaged in a separate “baggie” to prevent shortsacross the terminals, potentially creating dangerous heat in backpacks. (Recall that the goal ofthis project was to retain students!) The exceptionally long jumper wires allow for easyconnection across aisles, as well as allowing for the measurement of wire resistance in oneexperiment. One-half watt resistors were chosen rather than one-quarter watt in order to betterendure

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Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

ultimate goal of this paper is to include information on the development of this course, what Page 13.417.2works and what does not, all required development software, production techniques, limitationsof using an iPod© as a course delivery medium, and results of the project. For any instructorconsidering iPod© course delivery format, this is fundamentally a "how to" paper.Course DescriptionThe course to be converted to iPod format is EET350 Fundamentals of Electrical Technology. Itis a 3-credit course for non-electrical majors offered by the Electrical Engineering Technologyprogram and taught by EET faculty. It is intended to provide the student

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho; Brian Johnson, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1854: PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO INTRODUCE BUILDINGSYSTEM DESIGN IN AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMMahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-LincolnHerbert Hess, University of IdahoBrian Johnson, University of Idaho Page 12.1192.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project Based Approach to Introduce Building System Design in an Electrical Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe current demand for engineers with fundamental understanding of systems design inbuildings is a growing niche in industry. Some universities are recognizing this need and areintroducing new courses and/or new programs to provide students with this

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Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Mechanics

two limited topics arechosen because they are based solely on the fundamentals of the first course of Statics and SolidMechanics. The 1-D Bar element is taught as an extension of an axially loaded member. Thestiffness matrix for this element is derived using the force equilibrium at a node. Later theconcept of the 1-D Bar element is extended to the 2-D Truss element with trigonometrictransformation and matrix manipulations. Essentially it is a matrix method of structures with anFEA flavor. Advantage of this methodology is that the students can perform more complexanalysis such as a truss design project. With FEA software tools such as ANSYS, they canquickly make design changes and complete more design iterations. They are required to

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Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Gregory Broderick, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven; Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Richard Stanley, University of New Haven

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Mechanics

courses aspart of a new curriculum taken during the freshman and sophomore years. The Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Foundation Spiral is a four-semester sequence of engineeringcourses, matched closely with the development of students’ mathematical sophistication andanalytical capabilities and integrated with course work in the sciences. Students develop aconceptual understanding of engineering basics in this series of courses, which stress practicalapplications of these principles. Mechanics concepts are introduced in a pair of first yearcourses, EAS107P, Project-Based Introduction to Engineering and EAS112, Methods ofEngineering Analysis. During the second year, students understanding of these concepts arefurther developed in three courses, two

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1995: ENHANCING LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNICATIONABILITIES THROUGH A UNIQUE SERIES OF PROJECTS INTHERMODYNAMICSMargaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology MARGARET BAILEY, registered professional engineer, is the Kate Gleason Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at RIT. She earned her BSE at Pennsylvania State University in 1988 and her Ph.D. at University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She conducts research with students using advanced thermodynamic analyses and neural network modeling applied to various, energy-intensive, complex mechanical systems. Dr. Bailey serves in numerous leadership roles within her college, including Executive Director of RIT’s Women

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Alan Balich, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Purdue University, Calumet in 2007. His current interests reside in remotely operated vehicles (air, water, and ground based), robotics, and embedded systems (specifically, microcontrollers programmed using BASIC, C, and Assembly languages). Page 12.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 INTERNET CONTROLLED UNDERWATER VEHICLEAbstractThe paper provides an overview of design, development, and testing of the Internet ControlledUnderwater Vehicle. As a senior design project it provides the students an integratingexperience of the knowledge and

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Pidugu, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Steve Menhart, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas-Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and other analysts of energy have projected a continuedincrease in energy use, especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors to maintain the currentlife styles of Americans. The article on Annual Energy Outlook 20041 with Projections to 2025,presents a critical review of the energy use of USA in the residential, commercial, industrial, andtransportation sectors for the period of 1970 through 2025. The trends clearly indicate theincrease in energy consumption by the industrial sector. A similar pattern for energyconsumption is observed in the state of Arkansas. According to the report2 released by theArkansas Energy Office in 2000, the industrial sector is responsible for 43% of Arkansas’ totalenergy consumption. The state’s industrial

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Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanics

AC 2007-42: THE DYNAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL – A UNIQUE EDUCATIONALPROGRAMPhillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000.Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory Chuck Farrar has 25 years experience as a technical staff member, project leader, and team leader