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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem

Paper ID #40360Emerging Innovations and Global Challenges on Curriculum Design: CaseStudy of Teaching Security in Embedded System DesignDr. Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer and MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas Austin. He also received his MD degree from the International University of the Health Sciences. He has a multidisci- plinary expertise in image & signal

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Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union; Margo Miller, University of Mount Union

integration at an early stage in the process. Integratingtechnical and non-technical subjects can be used to develop efficient integration, e.g., computer,industrial design, and marketing2; and also, for breaking down established approaches andprocesses to give a new outlook, e.g., the integration of the arts and STEM into STEAM.3 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering EducationOthers have focused explicitly on art and engineering design through integrated studios toincrease creativity.4 Here, we approach interdisciplinary design

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University

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) manager at an engineering design firm in Chicago, where he managed multi-million projects (i.e., Wrigley Field restoration and expansion project). Dr. Alzarrad is a PMP©, CPEM©, and the Director of The Engineering Management Graduate Program at Marshall University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Sociocultural and Sociopolitical Challenges for STEM Education in the Current EraAbstract: To ensure learner engagement, the importance of integrating learners’ culture or, at thevery least, being cognizant about it while carrying out formal/informal STEM activities has beenwell recognized in the STEM literature. However, the importance of considering learners

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Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sudipta chowdhury, Marshall University; Fernanda Delduque

. Teachers are notoriously pressed for time, and this is far from new as a challenge for them.In fact, the majority of the teachers surveyed noted that they had received an email from WVKanawha County Schools regarding the NEED workshop, as shown in Figure 2. Most havecomplained about receiving emails for workshop dates, “most of the time, we do not even read theemails.” Marketing the program has been the hardest issue for the WV sponsors, and most of theteachers stated how great the workshops and curriculum have been for them and how effective itcould be if the NEED Project and its WV sponsors could advertise better for a larger instructionaltime for integrated STEM activities or lessons.Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section

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Haroon Malik, Marshall University; David A Dampier, Marshall University

, 2023Work-in-Progress: Towards Designing a Multidisciplinary Big Data Analytics (BDA) Course Haroon Malik, David A. Dampier College of Engineering and Computer Sciences Marshall University Huntington, WV 25755 Email: malikh@marshall.edu; dampierd@marshall.eduAbstract ⸺ The increasing demand for professionals with big data skills and knowledge has ledto the need for foundational technical skills for undergraduate students in computer science andinformation technology. However, the lack of standard guidelines to integrate big data topics intothe curriculum poses a challenge, and

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Mohammed Mustafa Hussain; Sagnik Basumallik, West Virginia University; Anurag K. Srivastava, West Virginia University; Mohamed Hefeida, West Virginia University

cyber and the power system. The White Househas recently identified approximately 700,000 cybersecurity open positions at the National CyberWorkforce and Education Summit and has prioritized the need to invest in cyber training, edu-cation, and skill-based pathways to tackle the national security challenge 4 . With the vision ofcreating a new-generation workforce trained with relevant cyber skills for the critical power in-frastructure, West Virginia University has set up the Smart Grid REsiliency and Analytics Lab(SG-REAL). The SG-REAL provides undergraduate students with a state-of-the-art smart gridcybersecurity testbed platform and a Grid Operation Lab (GO-Lab) that is integrated into course-work curriculum and extensively used to conduct

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Aneesha Gogineni, Saginaw Valley State University

sophomores or juniors who lack knowledge in correlating theoretical concepts tothermodynamic applications (like pascals law, engines, heat exchangers, moving boundaries, nozzles, diffusers,air conditioners etc). The course is redesigned to incorporate new low-stake and high-stake assessments. Thecourse instructor made efforts to improve student learning through active learning approach in a face-to-faceclass in three different ways: Using display models, integrated interactive app to increase student interaction inclass and engage students in the subject, additional study videos were provided to help students understandthermodynamic tables. In an online course, efforts were made to improve student’s understanding of the coursematerial in two

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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entering AcES students believed theywere prepared for these courses and did not appreciate the extra review provided in the program.The Summer bridge curriculum was modified, first, to lessen the focus on math and chemistryreview in favor of a more in-depth project, and then was restructured to increase directinstruction on specific chemistry and specific math topics along with a continuation andexpansion of the in-depth project.The student rejection of review and assistance very early in their college experience is notsurprising. One study showed that students who ultimately were dismissed from an engineeringcollege or left it voluntarily entered college with higher average engineering and math self-efficacies than students who were retained [4

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

coverage of safetytopics (i.e., flammability, chemical reactivity, HAZOP, pressure relief), with some institutionsexploring multidisciplinary approaches (like integrating students from other engineeringdisciplines) [1]. This broad variety of topics and skills attempted in these courses, with theattempts to recap content from previous courses in the curriculum favor the use of this course forthe assessment of ABET outcomes [1].Frequently, faculty show concerns on the class size, the quality of the project assignments, andthe weaknesses of students (i.e., lack of motivation, poor dominion of previous courses, lack ofteamwork skills, and inability to handle open-ended problems). They constrain reaching goals forhigher-level skills like critical

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Mark Keith Kurchena

a forklift. Theguard protects the storage rack by absorbing and damping the resulting impact force. The guardis constructed from an injection-molded thermoset elastomer. Elastomers can store and releasemore potential energy per unit mass (or volume) than steel and plastic guards. This translates togreater energy absorption which will help preserve the structural integrity of a rack upon impactthus protecting the general public in retail (big-box) stores and warehouses. The main objectiveof the project is for the student to experience the open-ended, iterative nature of the designprocess. Students also perform impact and stiffness testing on numerous prototyped designs.These designs are benchmarked against current designs and optimized for

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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

for the certificate has cemented her passion for both teaching and educational research.Dr. Yasser Alshehri, Yanbu Industrial College Yasser Alshehri is an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at Yanbu Industrial College, in the Royal Commission at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer En- gineering from West Virginia University, USA, in 2018. His research applies data analytics and machine learning tools to different disciplines, software engineering, and software quality.Mr. Dale G Dzielski MBA, CMA, PMP, SAFe 4 Agilist, West Virginia University Dale Dzielski leads the Online Software Engineering Graduate Program in the Lane Department of Com- puter Science and

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

institutions as well as thestudent body and its needs, and have varied over time. These included a strong focus on biologypreparation in one case [10, 11], computer programming skills [1, 12], integrated science,physics, or chemistry [3, 28, 24], introduction to engineering [34], and CAD [12]. An overview ofthe content is given in Table 2, showing the most common components in some typical programs.In this summary, the term “Communications” includes reading, writing, public speaking orpresentations, or other forms of communicating that students may encounter. The term “Science”includes traditional science courses such as biology, chemistry, or physics, as well as any type ofintegrated science courses, and “Computer” includes CAD courses, computer

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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

faculty with varyingacademic backgrounds and specialties made the project an exercise in interdisciplinary education.Interdisciplinary education is the integration of multiple academic disciplines, often throughprojects. Experts believe that this method of educating students nurtures problem-solving skillsand develops complex perspectives, preparing students to succeed in the modern world [10]. Webelieve that the interdisciplinary nature of the project team made it more effective in achieving itsgoals and significantly benefitted the students’ educational experience.The survey consisted of four open-ended questions to allow students to provide feedback fromtheir experiences. The list of open-ended questions and responses can be found in Appendix

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

coming in to sightWhen it feels so rightTakes all my mightTo change my mindLook behindAnd be okayWith what I sayAnd what I doSo close to youBut I feel too trueTo myselfPlease give me helpTo move beyondThe feelings so strongThey eat awayHappiness staysDon’t you leaveNo not againPain happensBack in sightNot black and whiteCan I be okayWith all these shades of greyAnother area that might allow students to branch out from the engineering curriculum is free-hand drawing, a drawing that is executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, orother aids. Freehand drawing enables visualization of an idea in the form of a sketch. It is also auniversal language designers use to communicate with other participants of a project. That iswhy freehand

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

coming in to sightWhen it feels so rightTakes all my mightTo change my mindLook behindAnd be okayWith what I sayAnd what I doSo close to youBut I feel too trueTo myselfPlease give me helpTo move beyondThe feelings so strongThey eat awayHappiness staysDon’t you leaveNo not againPain happensBack in sightNot black and whiteCan I be okayWith all these shades of greyAnother area that might allow students to branch out from the engineering curriculum is free-hand drawing, a drawing that is executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, orother aids. Freehand drawing enables visualization of an idea in the form of a sketch. It is also auniversal language designers use to communicate with other participants of a project. That iswhy freehand