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Jennie Perey Saxe, University of Delaware

-local. Among these critical competencies is thesuite of written and in-person communication skills that the American Society of Civil Engineersincludes in the most recent revision of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (ASCE BOK3)[1]. “Excellent written and oral communication skills” have been recognized as critical toengineering since the 1990s and are included in nearly every engineering-related job vacancytoday [2]. Communication and interpersonal skills become even more important forprogressively higher leadership and management responsibilities in the workplace. Accreditationorganizations such as ABET clearly recognize the need for students to be able to demonstratecommunication skills as part of Student Outcome 3, and undergraduate

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Doug Kim, Farmingdale State College

engineering industry [1]. This influence now reaches beyondthe military and cellular communications sectors, including connected cars, remote sensing, andRFID. However, implementing an RF engineering curriculum presents many difficulties forengineering technology programs such as limitations on the number of available course credits touse, a higher level of math and physics, and a high cost of equipping the lab. In this paper, apractical approach to RF engineering curriculum is discussed that could lower the entrancebarriers to having an RF engineering curriculum.Curriculum Design - LimitationsIn general, curriculums at the undergraduate level in RF engineering are based on an approachthat primarily emphasizes theoretical backgrounds first and then

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Daniel Blessner, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 1and will show the transition to the inverse logarithmic functions.The inverse (logarithmic) notation will be represented in the following form: 𝑥 = 𝑓(𝑦) = log 𝑏 𝑦The traditional inverse notation form will not be used which is the following: 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥In addition, the base will only be represented with the variable “b”. It will not bereplaced with x or any other variable when solving exponential or logarithmicequations. This supplemental chapter aims to reinforce the identity of the variablesx, y, and b and not to interchange them.Both the exponential function with base e, 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 , and

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Shohana Iffat, Farmingdale State College (SUNY), NY, USA

effectively. Active learning engages students to learn through taking theresponsibility of their own learning experience [1]. This process requires meaningful andthorough learning activities [2] which increases students’ involvement [3]. Though some of thestudents like to learn actively, most students study by themselves [4] through solving theassignments and preparing for exams. They are called as reflective learners. Active learners likeexperiments and team works, while reflective learners like theories and individual workspaces[5]. Though both learning techniques are acceptable, reflective learners require more study timewhich takes their co-curricular activity, leisure, and family time. There are different activelearning techniques utilized by

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

used to market the products manufactured by a company.PodcastleIt is an audio recording and editing program with AI tools integrated. Podcastle is one of the AI tools thathelps one produce clear, crisp, very smooth recordings that sound as though they were editedprofessionally with the feature of filtering noise and generating transcripts.Gen-1Gen-1 was developed by the creators of Stable Diffusion (Stable Diffusion is a generative AI model thattranslates text into vivid images). Gen-1 is a text-to-video model based on a cloud-based program thatproduces new videos from the ones that are uploaded, using text prompts. Also, text prompts are used toapply the edits and effects that one desires or create animations from storyboard mock

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Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Christian Jay St. Francis Clarke, Penn State University

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) technologies in our daily lives has opened new avenues forexploring the relationship between human cognition and machine intelligence. As of the presentmoment, Chat GPT boasts a user base exceeding 100 million individuals, attracting animpressive average of 1 billion website visitors each month [1]. Such astounding data speaks tothe volume of which reliance is being formed on AI. The intersection between critical thinkingand Chat GPT provides an opportunity to use Advanced AI as a modern-day catalyst to drive thereasoning skills students require to solve problems in their computer classes.ChatGPT is built on deep learning algorithms that analyze a corpus of text data. The model istrained on vast amounts of text data, enabling it to capture human

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Felix F. Udo-Eyo, Temple University

self-control. The test instrument used has beenvalidated by previous research that employed a PRT questionnaire [1]. Descriptive statistics andsimple percentages are used to summarize the research data.Analysis and ResultsOptimismThe results of the optimism items for courses CPS and CEM are presented in Figures 1 and 2 andare summarized as follows:1st item: For the CPS course, 33% of the students indicated as very accurate the statement “I lookon the bright side of life," and 37% indicated as moderately accurate the statement. Ten percentindicated that the statement was very inaccurate. For the CEM course, 25% indicate as veryaccurate that they look on the bright side of life, and 40% indicate that the statement is moderatelyaccurate. Ten

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Chenchen Huang, Rowan University; Weiling Cai; LuoBin Cui, Rowan University; Cheng Zhu, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University

Reality Game Chenchen Huang, M.S.1; Weiling Cai, B.S.2; Luobin Cui, M.S.3; Cheng Zhu, Ph.D., P.E.4; and Ying Tang, Ph.D., P.E.51 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, 201 MullicaHill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028; E-mail: huangc57@students.rowan.edu2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, 201 Mullica HillRoad, Glassboro, NJ 08028; E-mail: caiwei58@students.rowan.edu3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rowan University, 201 Mullica HillRoad, Glassboro, NJ 08028; E-mail: cuiluo77@students.rowan.edu4 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, 201 Mullica HillRoad, Glassboro, NJ 08028; E-mail: zhuc@rowan.edu5

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LuoBin Cui, Rowan University; Ryan Hare, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Tyler Philip Casas, Rowan University

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pollution, and water purification. Toaddress these issues comprehensively, we have leveraged Raspberry Pi technology to monitorcritical parameters such as water temperature and pH. Additionally, we have incorporated camerafunctionality to transmit real-time data to a mobile app, providing users with up-to-the-minuteinformation on water quality. The interactive and entertaining nature of the lab trivia game is notonly educational but also entertaining, encouraging students to delve deeper into the complexitiesof water pollution and gain valuable insights into the water purification process.KeywordsWater Industry, Education, Gamified LearningIntroductionRecently, The water treatment industry has been facing two pressing issues [1]: the agingworkforce

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Chengzhang Zhu, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University

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content and will surely be a hit in the new era of educational trends.IntroductionCurrently, in the blossoming and dynamic field of education, today’s K -12 students areincreasingly able to resonate with digital tendencies as a result of the development and spread ofdigital technologies and the growing need to craft learning methods in line with the trends, astoday’s K-12 students are imbued with the trends of the information age. Traditional pedagogicalframeworks, while invaluable, often fail to fully engage modern students, who prefer interactiveand immersive digital experiences by comparison. Recent research 1 also emphasizes this point,highlighting the urgency of innovation in education. Inspired by the status quo and the complexprinciples of

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Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

: structural, construction management, environmental, andtransportation. This questionnaire is imperative to understand the current perceptions andexperiences of students in this field and how it has impacted them in their academic studies.The purpose of this survey was to gather valuable insights regarding the integration of AI inengineering education from the perspective of students. By understanding their attitudes,preferences, and challenges. The students’ feedback from the survey can help educators andpolicymakers make informed decisions about the implementation and improvement of AItechnologies in the classroom.The survey addressed the following 10 questions: 1. Have you used AI-powered tools, such as ChatGPT, for learning in your engineering

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Samaneh Gholitabar, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York

outcomes of increasing student confidence forentering the construction industry, perceived value of collaboration and teamwork, among others.Over 94% of students agreed that the course approach elevated their understanding of the subjectstaught throughout the course.IntroductionAvailability of a skilled workforce is central to the nation’s ability to ensure that our aginginfrastructure is in a good state of repair, and to meet the myriad challenges of the increasinglycomplex, interconnected, and multi-objective nature of construction projects. Shortage of suchskilled workers is one of the primary risks to the construction industry [1, 2]. While technicalcompetency in relevant Civil Engineering theories is important in preparing construction

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

andserve the community better. Students need to complete the whole undergraduate education to beready for their next steps. However, the nationwide high attrition rates that exist in mostundergraduate majors, including every engineering major, are detrimental to the development offuture professionals. The reason behind this phenomenon is complicated, but the low academicperformance in critical courses and unpleasant first-year college experiences play a big role. In 2023 ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conferencemost four-year institutes, there are more than 20% of enrolled students didn’t return, and about 40%didn’t return for the second year in those two-year colleges [1]. Those who never finished theircollege life

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Saravanan Gurupackiam, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

thelab.INTRODUCTIONInstructors throughout the world have always shown great interest in integrating course specific software.It helps the student better understand the course and equip them with much needed tools for their careersafter graduation. Diegert et al [1] showed how to integrate Bluebeam into an Architectural EngineeringDesign course. Goncalves and Santos [2] implemented teaching methodologies aiming to facilitate theacquisition of three-dimensional project visualization skills using Computer Aided Drafting. A study toinvestigate the perception of mining engineering students on AutoCAD in their courses regarding itsvalue as a computational tool and its intense use of digital resources was done by Arriagada and Zavala[3]. They showed that the acceptance given

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

specific researchquestion was: What types of knowledge already exist in relation to analyzing and predictingstudents’ performance in examinations?Methods: The steps followed for performing this literature review were: (1) identifying the scopeand research questions, (2) defining the inclusion and exclusion search criteria of literature, and(3) classifying and cataloging the literature sources that relate to analyzing and predictingstudents’ performance in examinations. The final data set is comprised of a total of 10 papersthat meet our criteria.Results: Our literature review reveals that the field of analyzing and predicting students'performance in examinations is still in its nascent stages. While researchers have beendeveloping and testing

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

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well-prepared for futureroles and contribute positively to the engineering profession. The introductory engineeringcourse plays a critical role in establishing the foundational framework within which engineersoperate. It serves the dual purpose of encouraging students' interest in the field of engineeringand stimulating their motivation. Typically, students choose engineering programs because theyaspire to create and construct. This design-based project acts as a catalyst, by providing theinitial guidance to set their engineering aspirations [1, 2, 3, 4]. There was a growing sense thatincorporating discipline-specific design-related coursework into the curriculum at an earlier stagecould potentially surge retention rates [5]. Engineering

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Guozhen Tony An, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Raymond K.F. Lam, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

hands-on job training. It often is apaid job where students learn knowledge while they gain practical experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend part of their working hours completing classroom-basedlearning with a college, university, or training provider which leads to a nationally recognizedqualification or certification [1]. Apprenticeships, which incorporate real-world situations intothe learning process, are seeing a resurgence within the context of higher education [1-2].The goal of the apprenticeship is to provide practical training to students in such a way that theycan find full-time employment after college. For the last two years, the New York Jobs CEOCouncil has offered an apprenticeship program that has provided

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Kevin C. Dittman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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become increasingly significant. Engineering projects are oftencomplex, expensive, and high-stakes, requiring a solid grasp of skills not typically covered in anengineer’s bachelor’s or associate’s education [1]. Project management provides the frameworkand tools necessary to turn ambitious visions into tangible reality. It empowers organizations toadapt, respond, and thrive amidst challenges and opportunities [2]. Project managementeducation provides engineers with the ability to optimize resource allocation, meet customerexpectations, adapt to market changes, mitigate risks, and foster innovation [2, 3]. These skillsare essential for engineers to design and execute projects in an environment where requirementsare constantly changing [2].While