Paper ID #42897Getting Started Teaching an Undergraduate Engineering LaboratoryDr. Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rebecca M. Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research includes alternative grading, entrepreneurial mindset, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S
Paper ID #44201Building Better Engineers: Teaching Chemical Engineers to Troubleshoot inthe LaboratoryDr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Dr. Prpich is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. His primary pedagogical interests include professional skills development and laboratory safety training and culture. He has a B.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Beyond his pedagogical research, Dr. Prpich has expertise in bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental risk management. Outside academia
Paper ID #40951Enhancing Laboratory Learning: Integrating Virtual Laboratory withIn-Person Laboratory ClassDr. Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University Dr. Jay Kwon is an associate professor at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Kwon specializes in geotech- nical engineering with research interests and expertise in the characterization and sustainable use of geo- materials, structural pavement performance monitoring using innovative non-destructive testing devices, and dynamic response measurement and analyses of pavement and railroad track systems. Dr. Kwon has 23 years of research and industry experience in the field of
and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Shanghai, China, 2016.[14] E. Cooney, S. Deal, A. McNeely, and H. Chaubey, “Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Project to Create Musical Effect Box,” in 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, 2019 CIEC, New Orleans, LA, February 2019.[15] E. Bezzam, A. Hoffet, and P. Prandoni, "Teaching Practical DSP with Off-the-shelf Hardware and Free Software, "2019 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP), Brighton, UK, 2019, pp. 7660-7664.[16] Y. Lin and T.D. Morton, “A Microcontroller-based DSP Laboratory Curriculum Paper,” in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, USA, June 2017.[17] K.D. Coonley and J. Miles
Paper ID #43628A Trilogy for Teaching and Learning Digital Electronics and MicroprocessorsProf. Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1. BackgroundAccording to the Moore’s law, which is the observation that the number of transistors in an integratedcircuit doubles about every two years. At present, one example of a GPU is the Nvidia H100, which has80 billion transistors on a single chip. At the same time, on August 9, 2022, the President of the UnitedStates signed the CHIPS and Science Act. All of the above mean the education of digital and
Ph.D. degrees in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024BYOE: Wacky-Waving-Non-Inflatable-Arm-Flailing-Tube-Man for Teaching Soft RoboticsAbstract. The emerging field of soft robotics has a wide range of applications in many differentfields. Due to its recent emergence and development, it is important to formally expose studentsinterested in STEM to this rapidly developing interdisciplinary field. We have addressed this issueby assembling the undergraduate engineering students to create a hands-on experience for college-level engineering students, allowing them to become familiar with a subset of soft-robotics-relevant
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
Paper ID #44552An Innovative Approach for Teaching Some Concepts of Digital Design LaboratoryCourse in 2+2 Program Using a Portable Laboratory InstrumentationDr. Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York Dr. Bazyar Shourabi is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University/York Campus. Her current research is focusing on Smart cities and engineering education.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Innovative Approach for Teaching Some Concepts of Digital Design Laboratory
UniversityAbstractEngineering courses, particularly undergraduate engineering courses, include practical learningthrough laboratory experiments. Laboratory experiments help students understand theoreticalconcepts. They also teach them practical skills and soft skills.This paper presents the perception of students about laboratory experiments in various coursesrelated to electrical and computer engineering technology. The student perceptions were obtainedat the end of the semester via anonymous evaluations taken by the students for the laboratorycourses (courses with both theory and laboratory components).These courses were taught by thelead author over a period of six years at two different institutions. This paper presents statisticsbased on the students’ comments
Paper ID #41611Board 172: Engineering Electromagnetics Laboratory DevelopmentMiss Narangoo Tumur, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Narangoo Tumur is a senior electrical engineering student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is the president of IEEE student chapter at SIUE, and the member of ASEE.Dr. Amardeep Kaur, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Dr. Amardeep Kaur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and
of Engineering Brian Faulkner’s interests include teaching of modeling, engineering mathematics, textbook design, and engineering epistemology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Epistemic Beliefs in Engineering LaboratoriesAbstractEngineering laboratories require different kinds of thinking than typical engineering theorycourses. Laboratories often require students to correctly recall theory and gain practicalknowledge of how to perform experiments related to that theory. The results of such experimentsare frequently inconclusive, which requires students to practice judgement in interpreting results.These factors make the engineering laboratory an epistemically rich
forourselves, there would be little we could know, but without some element of real assent, ourknowledge remains superficial.Real assent has a clear connection to the laboratory, but the importance of trying to makeconcepts real in the laboratory is debatable. Critics of applied modes of learning often point outinefficiency in such attempts. For example, when commenting on the state of lab education as atool for teaching theory, Ausubel asserts that students “wasted many valuable hours collectingempirical data which, at the very worst, belabored the obvious, and at the very best, helped themre-discover or exemplify principles which the teacher could have presented verbally anddemonstrated visually in a matter of minutes” [14]. The distinction between
graduate students in STEM to foster research and professional development skills. She also has relevant experiences in organizing undergraduate research symposium/conferences, hosting professional development workshops, providing guidance on undergraduate/graduate school application. Currently, she serves as a Teaching Scholar for the K-12 STEM Education Program at Berkeley Lab and is involved with curriculum development of K-12 outreach at LBNL.Lydia Rachbauer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lydia Rachbauer is a Project Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, as part of the Deconstruction Division at the Joint Bioenergy Institute. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Food
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Implementation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of Peer Teaching Instructional Technique in Lecture and Laboratory CoursesIntroductionPeer teaching is based on Bandura’s social learning theory, Piaget’s cognitive development, andVygotsky’s social constructivist learning theory [1-2], in which knowledge is sociallyconstructed by consensus among peers. The basic principle of peer teaching is that teachingsomething to others is an effective way to learn it [2-3]. Peer teaching involves students acting asboth teachers and learners, assisting each other in gaining knowledge and understanding throughinterdependence [4]. By teaching others, students
Paper ID #42902Enhancing MET Education: Innovation through Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo, passionate about teaching and innovation in pedagogical strategies. She has an extensive career in academia and research, demonstrating strong expertise in engineering education and tribology. Her career includes various leadership positions, such as ASEE Campus Rep., Director in the ASEE North Central Section Board, ASEE-ETD-MET Heads Committee member, ELATES Fellow
Paper ID #43351A Novel Laboratory-Scale Pilot Plant StudyDr. Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University Robert Hesketh is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 1987. After his Ph.D. he conducted research at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hesketh has demonstrated an enthusiasm for engineering education and has contributed to the improvement of engineering education in many ways. Robert is a highly motivated professor in both undergraduate and graduate education and has received 12 education and 2
Paper ID #40980Understanding Wear Performance: New Mechanical Engineering Labora-toryDesignDr. Dorina Marta Mihut, Mercer University Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mer- cer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical Uni- versity Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are in the area of materials
Paper ID #41217How We Teach: Chemical Engineering ElectivesDr. Laura P. Ford, The University of Tulsa Laura P. Ford is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She teaches process control and chemical engineering senior labs. She advises research in the delayed coking refinery process and TU’s Engineers Without Borders - USA chapter.Dr. Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis Janie Brennan is a Senior Lecturer of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her BS in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue
Conference on Industry & Education, Palm Springs, CA7. A Novel Interdisciplinary Sensor Networks Laboratory, by Gary J. Mullett, Proceedings of the 2009 American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, TN8. Intelligent Infrastructure Systems and the Technician, by Gary. J. Mullett, Proceedings of the 2011 American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, BC9. Teaching Networked Embedded Control at the Two-year College Level, by Gary J. Mullett, Proceedings of the 2012 American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX10. The Internet of Things (IoT) Will Create the Need for the Cyber-Physical Systems Technician
-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning on Diverse Concepts in a Power Electronic LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents a project-based learning approach to teach the fundamental aspects of a DCmotor, half-wave, and full-wave rectifier circuits in a laboratory. The lab's objectives include: 1. Learn about the essential components of a DC motor by constructing a low-cost DC motor kit. 2. Explore practical methods to enhance the design and performance of the DC motor. 3. Explore and build half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits to
Paper ID #41284Prioritizing Learning Outcomes for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses:Student PerspectivesDr. Chris Barr, University of Michigan Dr. Christopher Barr is the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. at University of Toledo in 2013 and is a former Fellow in the N.S.F. GK-12 grant ”Graduate Teaching Fellows in STEM High School Education: An Environmental Science Learning Community at the Land-Lake Ecosystem Interface”. His main responsibilities are supervising and implementing improvements to the undergraduate labs. He also
Paper ID #41259Pass-Fail Grading of Technical Writing in a Material Science LaboratoryProf. John R. Rogers, Benedictine College Dr. John Rogers is a member of the Benedictine College School of Engineering faculty where he teaches courses in mechanical engineering including materials engineering laboratory, mechatronics, vibrations, and design. He earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2003. He has a range of engineering and teaching experience. As an ocean engineer, he developed towed systems for underwater listening, and structures that reduce ship noise. As a structural
University of VirginiaDr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Professional Skills and Safety are my main pedagogical interests. I use the Chemical Engineering laboratory to implement safety training to improve safety culture, and to adapt assessment methods to enhance development of students’ professional skills. I am an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia and I hold a B.Sc. (University of Saskatchewan) and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Queen’s University). Complimenting my pedagogical research is an interest in bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, environmental risk management, and I have authored >40 peer reviewed publications in these fields. I’m also active in
Paper ID #40834Virtual Laboratories for Vibrations and Mechanisms and Machines CoursesLucas Verdan Arcanjo SchwenckAndrea Contreras-EsquenRichard WoodsDr. Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University Ayse Tekes is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State Uni- versity. She received her B.S., M.S. , and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. Her research interests focus on the design, development, and control of compliant mechanisms and flexible machines, and development of educational tools for engineering courses. ©American Society
T: 1-4 Lab 1 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 2 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 3 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 4 T: 1,2 T: 3,4Laboratory Document and Teaching AssistantA laboratory document prepared by the instructor is made available to the studentsapproximately a week in advance. This document outlines the objectives of the laboratoryactivity, background technical information, and connection to the theory discussed in class. Alsoincluded are the procedure for conducting the activity and a technical section with questions toguide the preparation of the laboratory report. Since a laboratory notebook is not mandatory,students are required to
class.” “This virtual lab was useful in helping me learn at my own pace. It gave me options to keep doing genome sequencing or if I was comfortable with it, I could progress to the next step.” “I think the overall concept of this lab was simply hard to grasp.” Laboratory Technique DevelopmentThis theme captures references to technique development within the virtual laboratory. Itencapsulates feelings of accomplishment with learned techniques and confidence in theability to replicate techniques in the VR labs. Learners highlighted the effectiveness of theVR labs in teaching about laboratory practices in a way that enhanced understanding beyondthe classroom sessions. They specifically mentioned techniques like cell
in a First-Year Design Course," in 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, 2020.[4] A. Phillips, K. M. Kecskemety, and D. A. Delaine, "First-year Engineering Teaching Assistant Training: Examining Different Training Models and Teaching Assistant Empowerment," in 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2018.[5] L. B. Wheeler, C. P. Clark, and C. M. Grisham, "Transforming a Traditional Laboratory to an Inquiry-Based Course: Importance of Training TAs when Redesigning a Curriculum," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 94, no. 8, pp. 1019-1026, 2017/08/08 2017.[6] C. Robinson and J. Collofello, "Utilizing undergraduate teaching assistants in active learning environments," in 2012
, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing a Bioinstrumentation Lab for All LearnersIntroductionCombining the experiences of the instructor, teaching assistant, and students, we utilizedparticipatory action research and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to improve theexperience for all students in a
leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and broaden access to engineering education. He has experience as a practicing engineer and has taught at the university and community-college levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-in Progress: Aligning an Engineering Hands-On Learning Program to College Strategy: Reducing Implementation Barriers to Support Faculty, Students, and Their SuccessAbstractThis Work in Progress addresses two of ELOS’ requested foci: pedagogy and best practices oflaboratory courses and hands-on laboratory instruction. We describe a redesign plan in theIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) at University of Colorado Boulder
produce high-quality results. These aspects are critical to ensure that the experiments arenot only effective but also practical and safe for students to conduct. Our research exploresinnovative methods to streamline experimental setups, enhance equipment functionality, andreinforce safety measures. The second question investigates the most effective learning objectivesand pedagogical approaches for integrating these desk-scale experiments into a blended learningenvironment within chemical engineering laboratories. Blended learning combines traditionalface-to-face instruction with online resources and activities. We aim to identify optimal learningobjectives and teaching methodologies that harness the potential of desk-scale experiments