Awards

2016 winners

DELOS 2016 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2016 Annual Conference are:

• Teaching Embedded Systems in a MOOC Format [view paper] Dr. Jonathan W. Valvano (University of Texas - Austin), Dr. Ramesh Yerraballi (University of Texas - Austin), and Chad Fulton (University of Texas - Austin)
• Using Mounted Smartphones as a Platform for Laboratory Education in Engineering [view paper] Mr. Anthony Steven Brill (New York University), Mr. Jared Alan Frank (New York University), and Dr. Vikram Kapila (New York University)
• Inquiry-Based Learning to Explore the Design of the Built Environment [view paper] Ms. Anahid Behrouzi (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) and Prof. Daniel Kuchma (Tufts University)
• Hydrology Experiment Design: An Open-Ended Lab to Foster Student Engagement and Critical Thinking [view paper] Dr. Cara J Poor P.E. (University of Portland) and Evan S Miller (GeoEngineers, Inc.)
• Integrated Fluids and Electronics Labs to Measure Fluid Flow [view paper] Dr. Kristen Ann Thompson (Loras College) and Dr. Danial J. Neebel PE (Loras College)  

2015 winners

DELOS 2015 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2015 Annual Conference are:

• A Remote Access Laboratory for Fluids Education in Mechanical Engineering [view paper] Gwen Elizabeth Ellis (Affiliation unknown), Prof. Cecilia Dianne Richards (Washington State University), Dr. Brad R. Thompson (Washington State University), and Prof. Robert F. Richards (Washington State University)
• Consumer Reports Inspired Introduction to Engineering Project [view paper] [view paper] Dr. Smitesh Bakrania (Rowan University), Ms. Kaitlin Engle Mallouk (Rowan University), and Prof. Krishan Kumar Bhatia (Rowan University)
• Integrating the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Using a Long-term Green Design Project - The Planetary Gearset [view paper] Dr. Eric Constans (Rowan University), Shivakumar I Ranganathan (Rowan University), and Prof. Wei Xue (Rowan University)
• Towards a T Shaped Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum: a Vertical and Horizontally Integrated Laboratory/Lecture Approach [view paper] Dr. Harry Courtney Powell (University of Virginia), Prof. Ronald D. Williams P.E. (University of Virginia), Prof. Robert M. Weikle II (University of Virginia), and Prof. Maite Brandt-Pearce (University of Virginia)  

2014 winners

DELOS 2014 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2014 Annual Conference are:

• An Implementation of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) Using a Learning Management System Platform in an Undergraduate Experimental Engineering Course [view paper] Dr. Mary Cardenas (Harvey Mudd College)
• MEMS-based Educational Laboratory [view paper] Dr. Tim Dallas P.E. (Texas Tech University)
• Embedded Computing Reinforces and Integrates Concepts Across the ECE Curriculum [view paper] Dr. Harry Courtney Powell (University of Virginia) and Prof. Joanne Bechta Dugan (University of Virginia)
• Student Peer Teaching in Engineering Laboratory Situations [view paper] Dr. Ernest M. Kim P.E. (University of San Diego), Dr. Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E. (University of San Diego), and Prof. Frank G. Jacobitz (University of San Diego)  

2013 winners, left to right, Dr. Clark Hochgraf, Dr. Bridget M. Smyser,
Mrs. Georgia L. Harris, Dr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic P.E.

DELOS 2013 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2013 Annual Conference are:

• Examining skill retention from a redesigned laboratory course to capstone design sequence [view paper] Dr. Bridget M. Smyser (Northeastern University) and Dr. Gregory J Kowalski (Northeastern University)
• * DaNI-K: A Vision-based Robot Control Experiment with a DaNI Robot and Kinect Sensor Bundle [view paper] Dr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic P.E. (Colorado State University, Pueblo)
• Getting More Learning From Labs - Six Principles to Build Understanding and Skill [view paper] Dr. Clark Hochgraf (Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)), Prof. Richard Cliver (Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)), and Dr. David S Martins (Rochester Institute of Technology)
• Incorporating Adult Learning Methods and Project Based Learning in Laboratory Metrology Courses [view paper] Mrs. Georgia L. Harris (NIST)  

2012 Winners

DELOS 2012 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2012 Annual Conference are:

• AC 2012-3242: Teaching Adaptive Filters and Applications in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program, Jean Jiang and Li Tan (Purdue University, North Central)
• AC 2012-4486: A Mobile Laboratory as a Venue for Education and Outreach Emphasizing Sustainable Transportation, Jeremy John Worm, John E. Beard, Wayne Weaver and Carl L. Anderson (Michigan Technological University)
• AC 2012-3412: Implementation and Assessment of a Virtual Reality Experiment in the Undergraduate Themo-fluids Laboratory, Sushil K. Chaturvedi, Jaewan Yoon, Rick McKenzie, Petros J. Katsioloudis, Hector M. Garcia and Shuo Ren (Old Dominion University)
• * AC 2012-3864: Science and Engineering Active Learning (SEAL) System: A Novel Approach to Controls Laboratories, Per Henrik Borgstrom, William J. Kaiser, Gregory Chung, Zachary Nelson, Manda Paul, Stoytcho Marinov Stoytchev, and Jackson Tek Kon Ding (Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.)
   

DELOS 2011 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2011 Annual Conference are:

• AC 2011-2457: An Interesting Application of Optical Measurement Techniques, Bijan Sepahpour (College of New Jersey)
• AC 2011-1392: Temperature Alarm Laboratory Design Project for a Circuit Analysis Course in a General Engineering Curriculum, Loren Limberis and Jason Yao (East Carolina University)
• AC 2011-1400: Connecting Theory and Practice: Laboratory-based Explorations of the NAE Grand Challenges, Lisa Huettel (Duke University)
• AC 2011-2062: SPIRAL Laboratories in the First-Year Mechanical Engineering Curriculum, Debra J. Mascaro, Stacy J. Morris-Bamberg, and R. Roemer (University of Utah)

Additional Best Paper Nominees for the 2011 Annual Conference include:

• AC 2011-2416: Microwave Plasma Cleaner Design For Semiconductor Fabrication And Materials Processing Laboratory Use. Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine Derek Richardson, Fairchild Semiconductor
• AC 2011-295: Educational Tool Development of An Electric Drivetrain Bench Unit Y. Gene Liao, Wayne State University D Fu, Wayne State University
• AC 2011-549: Teaching Digital Filter Implementations Using the 68HC12 Microcontroller Li Tan, Purdue University North Central Jean Jiang, Purdue University North Central
• AC 2011-1505: Innovative Shake Table Laboratory Instruction: Implementation and Assessment of Student Learning Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison Shirley Dyke, Purdue University Alyn Marie Turner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• AC 2011-573: Autonomous Vehicles: A Hands-On Interdisciplinary Freshman Course Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd College David L Harris, Harvey Mudd College Matthew Joseph Keeter, Harvey Mudd College Madeleine S Ong, Harvey Mudd College Zachary Dodds, Harvey Mudd College
• AC 2011-1530: Model-Eliciting Activities in A Mechanical Engineering Experimental Methods Course John Ridgely, California Polytechnic State University Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University

DELOS 2010 Best Paper

The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2010 Annual Conference are:

• Living with the Lab: Sustainable Lab Experiences for Freshman Engineering Students, Kelly Crittenden (Louisiana Tech University), David Hall (Louisiana Tech University), and Patricia Brackin (Southeast Missouri State University)
• The NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers: Translating NIST Research into Activities for the Middle School Classroom, Mary Satterfield and Susan Heller-Zeisler (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Additional Best Paper Nominees for the 2010 Annual Conference include:

• Flexible CIS Laboratory Environment Employing Multi-Boot and Virtual Computing, Dawn Spencer and Nebojsa Jaksic (Colorado State University)
• Enhancing the Undergraduate Design Experience with Surface Mount Soldering and Printed Circuit Board Techniques, Kip Coonley and Lisa Huettel (Duke University)
• An Important Experiment and Project in the First Measurement Course, Bijan Sepahpour (The College of New Jersey)