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)