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Yuliia Kleban, Ukrainian Catholic University

level of motivation resulting from the low priority ofeducation in the state policymaking and governmental bodies' execution. Thus, after takingthe vector of profound and strategic reforms in the country in 2014, a new approach to highereducation quality assessment was also possible. The continuous improvement topic in HEI is relatively new to a broad public. MichaelHorowitz, president and founder of TCS Education System [1], states that the processinvolves measurement and benchmarking, auditing and re-evaluating, ideating andinnovating. This perspective may be considered inappropriate for university activities and aspecific study program. Taken from the manufacturing industries, Total Quality Management(TQM) is primarily concerned with

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Basile Panoutsopoulos, Community College of Rhode Island

during the reading.IntroductionCharilaos Trikoupis (July 11, 1832 – March 30, 1896) was a 19th-century politician who servedalso as a prime minister of Greece. During his tenure he proposed two major technical projects:The construction of the Corinth Canal and a bridge to connect the cities of Rio and Antirrioacross the Gulf of Corinth. The technical infrastructure was needed to support the economy, andto attract foreign investment to a developing country of the time. The Corinth Canal was initiallyproposed in classical times [1], which connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with theSaronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea was recommenced in 1881 and it was completed in 1893. [2].The other proposed project, the Rion-Antirio Bridge was beyond the

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Heather Morrell; Aaron Muldrew, Northeastern University; Nathan E Israeloff, Northeastern University; Don Heiman; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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, Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 email: heiman@neu.edu; http://northeastern.edu/heiman/research/index.htmlProf. Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University Haridas Kumarakuru, PhD, MInstP. Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 E.Mail: h.kumarakuru@northeastern.edu American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 The Morse Code Game: Morse in a Minute Heather Morrell1, Aaron Muldrew1,2, Nathan Israeloff1, Don Heiman1 and Haridas Kumarakuru1* 1 Department of Physics

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Brian Hong, MathWorks; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Brian Hong Afsaneh Ghanavati bhong@mathworks.com ghanavatia@wit.edu Training Services Electrical and Computer Engineering MathWorks Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractAs technology trends continue to evolve, educators must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.Simulation is an important component of new industry trends, allowing the design and planningof complex systems [1]. The earlier students are introduced to simulation in their degree program,the more proficient they will become. Virtual labs offer a natural starting place for students tobegin learning about simulation. The challenge for educators is the time

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Yiannis A. Levendis, Northeastern University

incorporated into the final design of the new experiments and laboratory procedures. The entire laboratoryfollows an aesthetic theme including vibrant colors, clean lines, and hidden wiring.1. IntroductionIt has been said that curiosity leads to creativity [1, 2] and that in pedagogy project-basedlearning [3-5] is an excellent method for generating curiosity. In many undergraduateengineering programs the Capstone Engineering Design courses are realizing “hands-on” projectbased learning. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Northeastern University, thisone and a half semester course applies engineering sciences to the design of mechanisms, such asthose that transmit motion or power. Projects are faculty-proposed or, in some cases, student

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Dimitrios Bolkas, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus; Jeffrey Chiampi; Carol L. Morman PE, PS, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

necessary hardware to the participating universities from differentparts of the US, and the feedback received by the students participating in the competition.BackgroundBrief history of surveying educationCivil engineering and surveying education have strong ties that go back to the early history(1800-1900) of surveying education in the U.S. [1]. In these early years surveying was taught inmathematics departments and later in civil engineering departments. The American Society ofCivil Engineering (ASCE) was founded in 1852, and one of its early technical divisions was theSurveying Engineering Division. This was founded in 1926 [2] in order to provide leadership insurveying. For many years surveying grew under the wing of civil engineering. The

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compound, and the potential for mastery andinnovation to be more likely. Young Students, Problem Solving, and PBLFor many children educated in a traditional school setting, engineering and innovation is not adaily class offering. By the time students reach the pre-college years of high school, theopportunity to teach concepts that would make for a strong engineering candidate may havealready been missed. Li Tan concluded in “Using random forest analysis to identify studentdemographic and high school-level factors that predict college engineering major choice” that itis crucial to attract more students to college engineering programs that are prepared tosuccessfully complete the degree [1]. While there are no metrics to

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Brennan Patrick Miller-Klugman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yali Izzo, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Corey Comperchio, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology

@wit.edu, rawlinsm@wit.eduIntroductionIn recent years, robotics in the classroom has become a popular form of teaching STEM topics toyoung students. The modular and freeform nature of robotics allows students to exercisecreativity while exploring concepts in STEM fields such as programming and engineering.However, one underlying issue has prevented robotics in the classroom from being more widelyadopted - cost. Many of the high-end student-focused robots, like Lego’s Mindstorm [1], offerfeatures like customizability but trade a high cost for additional functionality. Other lower-costoptions, like Makeblock’s mBot [2] do exist but do away with many features to lower the price.The Small Education Robot (WitBot) was designed as an affordable, open

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Katie Heckman, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Daniil Slutskiy, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ricardo Moreira, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Michael McGuire, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Saurav Basnet, Wentworth Institute of Technology

ones in California or Texas, however, there are thousandsof people experiencing power failures every day in the United States [1]. People tend to take itfor granted that they can call emergency services at any point, but if there is no power and one’smobile phone has already died, what are the practical solutions? There are few options availablewhen it comes to emergency sources of energy. Hand-cranked systems are the easiest, mostreliable, and one of the oldest ways to generate electricity. However, there are not many optionsavailable on the market. The way the design has been presented in this paper allows anyone withcomponents similar to ours, to construct the portable manual phone charger.There have been attempts previously to design

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Paul Benjamin Crilly, United States Coast Guard Academy; Julian Blanco, US Coast Guard Academy

associated with how color orspectrum of the discharge is a function of the elements in a gas. We consider the practicaladvantages and disadvantages of plasma antennas as compared to their metal counterparts whichinclude how a plasma antenna when de-energized, is stealthy, how multiple plasma antennas canbe configured for spatial multiplexing and how other plasma structures can be added to formreflectors, directors, etc.Much of this work is based on below references [1-8].References1. F. Ulaby, E. Michielssen, U. Ravaioli, “Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 6E,” Prentice Hall, 2010.2. J. Cobine, “Gaseous Conductors,” Dover, 1958.3. T. Anderson, Plasma Antennas, Artech House, 2011.4. J. Rayner, A. Whichello, and A. Cheetham, “Physical

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SUSRUTHABABU SUKHAVASI, University of Bridgeport; Khaled Elleithy, University of Bridgeport; Ahmed El-Sayed, University of Bridgeport; SUPARSHYA BABU SUKHAVASI; Abdelrahman Elleithy, William Paterson University

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Joshua Luckens, Wentworth; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

thinking that the courseprovides. Elevating genuine curiosity in our students is essential, as both innovation and lastinglearning depend on intrinsic motivation. It is also important for students to understand theessential role of failure in the iterative design processes. This advances a growth mindset instudents, allowing them to reframe failure as necessary for progress, and leading students tobecome more resilient professionals. Ultimately, meeting these educational goals will helpsupport retention efforts in the first-year engineering program.Engineering Notebook PromptsThree samples of several developed prompts are shown below:Prompt 1– Your Vision: Please take this entry to write a bit about yourself so that I can get toknow you better

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Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

theclassroom means that events that have traditionally taken place inside the classroom now takeplace outside the classroom and vice versa [1]. Mechanics of Materials course has been offeredin a “flipped” modality since 2013 to enhance the quality of the course, share uniform resourcesto all students, and provide alternative learning resources for diverse learners. Herreid andSchiller explained the flipped classroom as an educational technique that consists of two parts:interactive group learning activities inside the classroom, and direct computer-based individualinstruction outside the classroom [2]. In this course, each lecture is presented with a pair ofvideos including a lecture video that presents the concept and formulations followed by a

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Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri

their key course assessment types, for example, lab exercises are worth 30% of theoverall course grade, the project 20%, assignments 20%, and quizzes and exams the remaining30%. Then the individual assessments are graded on a point-score, for example, Assignment 1 isworth 40 pts and the midsemester exam is worth 100pts. Finally, an overall letter grade andassociated GPA are assigned based on the course assessment weightings and points. Thistraditional method persists because instructors are used to this method in non-programmingcourses where this method makes sense, and in many universities, the syllabus template isbroken up to facilitate the traditional methodology. While this methodology works well for mostcourses, programming is a skills

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Daniella Giannotti, Roger Williams University; Hannah Darling, Roger Williams University

baseline turbine results. The project will conclude with releasing a new open- The plot on the left shows the theoreticalsource, easy to follow set of instructions so that DIY enthusiasts can build the improved wind Coefficient of Power (Eq 1) vs Tip Speed Ratio (Eqturbine themselves. 2). Note that the maximum Cp for our size blades is

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Ahmed Hassebo, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Sharif IM Sheikh, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Wayne Bynoe, Wentworth Institute of Technology

, and carbon footprint. Some of these cities are also installing networking andintelligent controls with these LED streetlights, enabling a powerful smart connected outdoor lightingnetwork that can serve as the foundation for future smart city infrastructure [1-4]. A smart connected lightingnetwork uses wireless networking, smart light controller (LC), data collection and cloud software to enableremote control and monitoring of LED streetlights over the Internet.Smart connected LED streetlights can support a wide range of sensors and smart city services utilizing thecommunications and power connections available on each light pole. Because light poles are locatedthroughout a city, they are considered ideal spots for a wide array of sensors. For

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Brian M Golliher, US Coast Guard Academy; Luke Henry Monaco, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; David Mazurek P.E., US Coast Guard Academy

the East Branch of the Delaware River,near Fish’s Eddy, New York. The new structure was a three-span, wrought iron, pin-connectedthrough truss, and accommodated a single track. The bridge functioned with no known incidentsof significance until March 3, 1886, when the caboose of a southbound train derailed due to abroken rail and struck the end-post of the first truss, collapsing the span and crushing the car,killing all four of its occupants [6].The bridge was restored and then, eleven years later, the middle span collapsed in the earlymorning hours of April 28, 1897, as a northbound train was crossing. Fig. 1 shows the collapsedstructure. The 30-car train was under orders not to exceed 4 miles per hour while traversing thebridge, as it was

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Justin Dansereau, University of New Haven

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Ben Thomas Bassett; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Johanna Pierson

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Brian Bartelo, Student; Sean W Bartelo

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Ying Yu, University of Hartford

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Rafe Steinhauer, Dartmouth College; Solomon G. Diamond, Dartmouth College

a workshopon equity and inclusion in teams with a focus on common manifestations of gender exclusion onteams. New teamwork assignments included: the early development of an articulation of teamvalues and management strategies; and a reflection and revision of that articulation one monthlater. The individual pulse-checks asked students: to rate their team on a 1-10 scale foreffectiveness, enjoyment, and equity; to comment on these ratings; and an option to raise a “redflag,” which would prompt an instructor to reach out to that student for a confidential check-in.In the new TA program, three students—who had taken the course the prior year—were eachassigned a set of teams with which to hold regular check-ins. Methods for evaluating

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Michael G Joseph, University of Bridgeport; Khaled Elleithy, University of Bridgeport

— Illumination; Image Enhancement; Computer Vision ; Real-timeAlgorithm; Reflectance Model; Shadow SegmentationI. INTRODUCTION Our visual perception contributes a great deal when we need to analyze and interprete our environment. Likewise, with the proliferation of artifitial intelligence (AI) in all aspect of technological innovations, computer vision, a subset of AI, emerges as a key player. The importance of computer vision in multimedia, robotics, autonomious driving, medicine, and education, to name a few industries, is well established [1]. While our visual cortex performs image analysis effortlessly and with excellent efficiency, however visual perception in computer vision remains a challenging task. One such challenge is the presence of

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SUPARSHYA BABU SUKHAVASI; Khaled Elleithy, University of Bridgeport; Abdelrahman Elleithy, William Paterson University; Ahmed El-Sayed, University of Bridgeport; SUSRUTHABABU SUKHAVASI, University of Bridgeport

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Jim Olson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Emily Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Malcolm Kenneth Porterfield, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Society for Engineering Education, 2022A Practical Method for Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nuclear Science Mr. James Olson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dr. Li Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mr. Malcolm Porterfield, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBackground and Motivation Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the oldest operating private school of scienceand school of engineering among those that were established in any English-speaking country[1]. Starting with civil engineering in the 1820's, RPI has continually evolved available curriculato meet societal goals. Since the early 1990's, societal progress

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Allan Estuardo Rodas, Raytheon Company; Kai Ren, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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radios fortransmitting and receiving signals, and microwave imaging algorithms to generate real-time 3Dimages. The 3D microwave images can help in assessing progress during the constructionprocess or during inspections of existing structures for timely repairs. The use of this systemcan lead to more robust construction and structures and provide a lower-cost and precise solutionthan conventional NDT. The Vivaldi antenna is a useful configuration due to its simplicity, wide BW, and end-fire radiation pattern with low side-lobe levels and high gain at microwave frequencies [7]. The Vivaldi antenna is also known as a tapered slot antenna (TSA), flared or notch antenna, end-fire slot, and other related names [1]. High gain antennas are used to

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

Active and Project-Based Learning in Medical Device DesignIntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. The Bureau of LaborStatistics states that there were approximately 19,300 jobs in Biomedical Engineering in 2020and that employment of Biomedical Engineers is expected to grow by approximately 6% overthe next 10 years [1]. Many students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineeringpursue careers in the medical device industry after graduation. To properly prepare engineeringstudents for careers in the medical device industry, students must complete multiple hands-ondesign projects and receive training on unique aspects of the medical device industry, such asdesign control guidance of

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Maria Katerina Apostle, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Saurav Basnet, WentWorth Institute of Technol; Luke Clarke Bassett

warehouses do not have a fully automatic system of inventorymanagement. Items must be scanned manually, or there are people who are required to updatespreadsheets or databases to track inventory. Manual inventory management can occupy a lot of thecompany’s time, resources, and money [1]. In addition to the aforementioned issues, manual erroris a major factor in the problem of inaccurate or inefficient management of inventory. The additionof an automated inventory system would increase a company’s efficiency and free up resources toinvest in other aspects of the business. Currently, there are no available systems that fully automate the inventory tracking process.There have only been prototypes and research projects, but none have been released to

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Kyle Robert Sawicki; Bavesh Matapathi, Northeastern University; Nathan E Israeloff, Northeastern University; Don Heiman; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 email: heiman@neu.edu; http://northeastern.edu/heiman/research/index.htmlProf. Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University Haridas Kumarakuru, PhD, MInstP. Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 Email: h.kumarakuru@northeastern.edu American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Cast-off Smartphone for Controlling Electronic Appliances Kyle Sawicki1,2, Bavesh Matapathi1,2, Nathan Israeloff 1, Don Heiman1, and Haridas Kumarakuru1* 1 Department of Physics Northeastern University