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2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Marcela Alexandra Mera Trujillo, West Virginia University; Yasser Alshehri, Yanbu Industrial College ; Dale G Dzielski MBA, CMA, PMP, SAFe 4 Agilist, West Virginia University; Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University

industry and knowledge deficiencies of SE graduates. Cico et al.16 investigated SE trends inthe academic setting. The study found that agile software development is a major trend, and thatpossible gaps between software industry and education exist. Another study17 discussed how tobuild sustainable professional competencies of software engineers.Recent studies focused on creating highly engaging and personalized learning experiences18. Thestudy by Ouhbi et al.19 found that engaging students in SE was the greatest challenge inclassrooms. Instructors had difficulties designing practical activities for students. The studyfound that adoption of new teaching methodologies had a significant impact on learningexperience for learners. To improve the

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2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Dylan Marcus Tobey, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Veronica Roth; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

way. In an effort to reach all students, he has consistently deployed a host of teaching strategies into his classes, including videos, example problems, quizzes, hands-on laboratories, demonstrations, and group work. Dr. Kerzmann is enthusiastic in the continued pursuit of his educational goals, research endeavors, and engagement of mechanical engineering students.Veronica RothDr. David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh David V.P. Sanchez is an Associate Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Civil & Envi- ronmental Engineering department and the Associate Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as the Program Director for the

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2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Emily Spayde, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Dustin Spayde

dedicated toproducing the designs of students, faculty, and staff from across the institution at cost. The existingmaker space provides all institution students with access to training and equipment available forcourse, research, and private projects. All equipment, maintenance, and training expenses for themaker space are paid by the college. Additionally, both service center and maker space staffprovide design consultation to students and researchers throughout the institution. The facility iscurrently used to enhance a number of existing courses, clubs, and outreach events within thecollege. This paper presents how the new engineering technology degree program will utilize theexisting facility’s maker space, what classes it will be incorporated