Awards
The
DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2022 Annual Conference are:
(*
indicates Best Paper Award recipient)
- *BYOE: Making Connections
between Fluid Mechanics and Abstract Painting [view paper] Prof. Thomas Shepard (University of St.
Thomas), Charles Mossey, Prof. Jacob John
Swanson, Colin Huntington, Mary Murphy.
- Assessment in the
Engineering Programs of a 4-Year Institution. [view paper] Prof. Dave Kim (Washington State
University - Vancouver), Prof. John Lynch (Washington State University),
Pavel Pisarchuk, Allegra A Bryant, Danielle Gedlick, and Terry Sjolander.
- MATLAB Curriculum Based
in Experimental Setups with Authentic Data Collection and Analysis
Experiences. [view paper] Prof. Brian Patrick O’Connell (Northeastern
University), Jada Wong (Northeastern University).
- Comparing labs before,
during, and after COVID in a Measurements and Analysis Course [view paper] Prof. Bridget Smyser
(Northeastern University)
- Heaving Homemade Buoys:
A project Leveraging Smart Phone Movies and MATLAB-Based Image Processing
to Teach Dimensional Analysis in an Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Course. [view paper] Prof. Hans Mayer(California Polytechnic
State University), Andres Ikaika Elzaurdia,
Christian Clephan, Arturo Mario Flores.
The DELOS Best
Paper finalists for the 2020 Annual Conference are:
(*
indicates Best Paper Award recipient)
- *Developing best practices for
teaching scientific documentation: Toward a better understand of how lab
notebooks contribute to knowledge-building in engineering design and
experimentation. [view paper] Dr. Rick Evans (Cornell University), Prof.
Jeffrey Moses (Cornell University), and Dr. Traci M. Nathans-Kelly
(Cornell University)
- BYOE: Microelectronic
Non-Idealities Laboratory Explorations [view paper] Dr. Kip D. Coonely
(Duke University), Mr. Alexander Gregory Culbert
(Duke Univeristy) and Prof. Aaron Franklin (Duke
University)
- Oklahoma State
University's ENDEAVOR: Transformation of Undergraduate Engineering
Education through the Experience-based learning. [view paper] Dr. Hitesh D. Vora (Oklahoma State
University), Dr. Brad Rowland (Oklahoma State University), Dr. Joe Conner
(Oklahoma State University), Prof. Brian K. Norton P.E., (Oklahoma State
University), Dr. Qinang Hu (Oklahoma State
University), and Dr. Toni Ivey (Oklahoma State University)
- A Reproducible Solution
for Implementing Online Laboratory Systems through Inexpensive &
Open-source Technology [view paper] Dr. Philip Jackson (University of Florida)
and Mr. Joshua Rudaitis (University of Florida)
The
DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2019 Annual Conference are:
- A Simple, Economic
Refrigeration Lab for Thermal/Fluids Courses [view paper] Dr. Jason Howison
(The Citadel), Dr. Robert J Rabb P.E. (The Citadel), Dr. Emily Kate Book
(The Citadel), and Dr. Nathan John Washuta (The
Citadel)
- Standard-based Grading
In Introductory Physics Laboratory Courses [view paper] Dr. Yan Wu (University of Wisconsin,
Platteville) and Anna Drazkowski
- The Future Laboratory:
Leveraging Consumer Imaging Devices for Student Projects and Sustainable,
Accessible STEM Education. [view paper] Dr. Michael G Mauk
(Drexel University), Dr. Richard Chiou (Drexel
University), adn Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tsend (University of Texas, El Paso)
- Development of a
Portable Experimental Platform to Demonstrate the Role of Material and
Cross-section in Beam Bending [view paper] Dr. Aldo A Ferri
(Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. James I. Craig (Georgia Institute
of Technology), Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri (Georgia
Institute of Technology), and Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology)
- Preliminary
Investigation of Undergraduate Students' Zone of Proximal Development
(ZPD) in Writing Lab Reports in Entry-level Engineering Laboratory Courses
at Three Universities [view paper] Dr. Dave Kim (Washington State University,
Vancouver), Dr. Charles Riley P.E. (Oregon Intitute
of Technology), and Dr. Ken Lelay P.E.
(University of Portland)
The
DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2018 Annual Conference are:
- Design and
Implementation of a Course in Experimental Design and Technical Writing [view paper] Dr. Natasha Smith (University of
Virginia), Dr. Andrew Jason Hill (University of Southern Indiana), and Dr.
Tom McDonald (University of Southern Indiana)
- No-cost Implementation
of Electronic Lab Notebooks in an Intro Engineering Design Course [view paper] Dr. Daisuke Aoyagi (California State
University, Chico)
- Using Mechatronics to
Develop Self Learners and Connect the Dots in the Curriculum [view paper] Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., (The Citadel),
Dr. Natha John Washuta
(The Citadel), and Coleman D. Floyd
- Design of a
Cross-curricular Circuits Laboratory Experiment [view paper] Mr. WIllam
Michael Delany (University of Portland), Dr. Heather dillon
(University of Portland), and Dr. Joseph P. Hoffbeck
(Univerity of Portland)
- BYOE: Activities to Map
Intuition to Lumped System Models [view paper] Raina White (Dartmouth College), Dr.
Christopher G. Levey (Dartmouth College), and Dr. Laura Ray (Dartmouth
College)
The
DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2017 Annual Conference are:
- An Educational
Laboratory Experimental System for Teaching Chemical Reaction Process
Dynamics and Control [view paper] Malia L. Kawamura (University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Andrew G. Alleyne (University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign), and Dr. Erick Sutanto
- Design of Classlab and Supporting Spaces to Enable a
Multidisciplinary Hands-on First-Year Engineering Design Curriculum [view paper] Dr. Jenna P Carpenter (Campbell
University), and Dr. Lee Kemp Rynearson (Campbell University)
- Humans vs. Robots
Workout Challenge [view paper] Prof. Nebojsa I. Jaksic
(Colorado State University, Pueblo) and Mr. Boyan
Li
- Engaging Multidisciplinary
Engineers in an Introduction to Programming Laboratory [view paper] Dr. Ira Hill (University of Florida)
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)
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)

2015 winners
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)

2014 winners
The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2013 Annual
Conference are:
(*
indicates Best Paper Award recipient)
- 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)

2013 winners, left to right, Dr. Clark Hochgraf, Dr.
Bridget M. Smyser,
Mrs. Georgia L. Harris, Dr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic P.E.
The DELOS Best Paper finalists for the 2012 Annual
Conference are:
(*
indicates Best Paper Award recipient)
- 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.)

2012 Winners
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
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)