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Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University

involving the determination of the x and y coordinates of thecentroid of an area using direct integration is provided in Fig. 5. The formulation shown in thisfigure is based on using a vertical rectangular differential element. 3 ft 300 mm Fig. 5 MATLAB Results for the Presented Example for Analyzing a Beam Fig. 5 Mathcad Results for Determining the Centroid of an Area Determination of centroids of lines, areas, and volumes using direct integration is one of the topics covered in the Statics course required in the CE curriculum in the author’s institution. Using Mathcad, the students can easily verify the validity of the solution of the problems they have

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

educational policies. They must develop problem-solving skillsand resilience to effectively handle challenges and setbacks.Practicing ethics is of paramount importance in higher education. Academic leaders have a dutyto model ethical behavior. They need to demonstrate integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior inall interactions. They should set a strong example for educators to follow. They must promotediversity and inclusion and create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and allindividuals are treated with respect and fairness. 5. Self-Reflection:Continuous self-reflection is critical for success for an academic leader. Effective leaders need toregularly reflect on their leadership style and effectiveness. The key is to be open

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Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University

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University of Utah wasinitially designed to recruit prospective students into the engineering majors [12]. After a fewiterations, the program has evolved to one that aims to educate the community aboutopportunities in engineering by providing hands-on activities for high school students andclassroom resources for teachers to use in the curriculum. The engineering ambassadorsthemselves have also benefited by increasing their interest in engineering, learning how to taketheir classroom concepts into teaching high school students and overall an increased retentionwithin the engineering programs.While recruiting and outreach is the main goal of many ambassador programs, the one at TexasA & M University also has student-led, peer-to-peer mentoring

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Paper ID #40872Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Development from Perspectives ofUndergraduate Students: ME Senior Exit SurveyDr. Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Dr. Gang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 and another Ph.D. degree in engineering education in 2018. He teaches mechanical engineering undergraduate courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, etc. His research interests include in-class

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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with the knowledgeand tools necessary for success in their chosen careers. In the realm of engineering, artificialintelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool, demanding integration into educational settings.While challenges exist, the benefits of incorporating AI into the classroom far outweigh the risks.In engineering education, AI offers significant advantages when introduced thoughtfully. In anintroduction to computer programming class, three primary benefits of AI were highlighted.Firstly, AI can generate code based on simple prompts, introducing students to promptengineering—an essential skill in modern programming. Although not mandatory at thefreshman level, this exposure lays the groundwork for efficient prompt creation in later

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William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

., “Your Voice is Power: Integrating Computing, Music, Entrepreneurship, and Social JusticeLearning, ASEE Annual Conference and Proceedings, Paper ID # 38016, 2022.[17] Newton, S., Moore, R., Alemdar, M., Wilson, J., Grossman, S., “Music, Coding, and Equity: An Exploration ofStudent and Teacher Experiences in Decoding Messaging and Discussing Equity with “Your voice is Power”Curriculum,” ASEE Annual Conference and Proceedings, Paper ID # 38914, 2023.[18] Morrison, M., “The Superstition Lecture: The Music Theory of Stevie Wonder as a Metaphor for ComputingLevels of Abstraction,” ASEE Annual Conference and Proceedings, Paper ID # 40276, 2023.[19] Schumacker, K., Roche, M., Verschoor, E., French, H., Eggersgluss, A., Harjamaki, M., Fagot, M., Besser

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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Paper ID #40850Program Evaluation of an International University-SponsoredService-Learning ExperienceDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer (Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA) is an Assistant Professor of Environ- mental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University, Macon, GA. Her primary research interests are water and wastewater treatment, waste management, pollution prevention, and renewable energy technologies. Her research work focuses on developing sustainable techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water, with specific interest in the FEW Nexus. Her research work has

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Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University

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interacting with afaculty member from a different discipline: ”I couldn’t tell you what about mechanical engineering even if it’s not mechanical engineering like it just might be engineering like I really don’t know. And so, having that space where, like [an expert in mechanical engineering] is there and [education research] that opened I don’t know their mind to the field of engineering education like that would be interesting and impactful to hear from.” - Participant 6While there are several graduate students in ESED with graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, participant 6 earned agraduate degree in a different discipline. Nonetheless, they explain how hearing an engineer integrating expertise in mechanicalengineering

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Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky; Jerzy W JaRomczyk; Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Elina LeFebvre; George Tan, Texas Tech University; Mai Dao, Wichita State University; Andrew Tapia, University of Kentucky

effectively integrated within the speaker’s message. The researchgoal for this manuscript is to introduce a more systematic and accurate method to transcribe aspeaker’s physical delivery. Advancements in computer vision technologies, especially humanpose estimation [10], [11], [12], are ideal to explore a presenter’s nonverbal delivery (i.e., facialexpressions, eye behaviors, gestures, and posture), which would aid presenters in distinguishingbetween functional and dysfunctional uses of bodily cues when presenting to others [13]. Theopportunity to localize body key points to accurately recognize human nonverbal behaviors andactions [14] during presentations via human pose estimation appears to be an optimaltechnological option to assist in exploring

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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Qiushi Fu, University of Central Florida

Analyst/Consultant. At present heenjoys working on Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) with his students, designing, analyzing,constructing and flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Dr. Nader won a few awards in the past fewyears, among these are the College of Engineering Award of Excellence in UndergraduateTeaching (2023), Excellence in Faculty Academic Advising for the Department of MechanicalEngineering (2020). In addition, he is also a Co-PI on the NSF-supported HSI Implementation andEvaluation Project: Enhancing Student Success in Engineering Curriculum through Active e-Learning and High Impact Teaching Practices (ESSEnCe).Qiushi FuDr. Fu is an assistant professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department andBiionix cluster at UCF

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Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

senior design capstone course that consists of Electricaland Computer, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering majors. This course was developed at theUniversity of Houston in 2003, the authors implemented changes in which many traditionaltopics were dropped for more “hands on” experiences. Redekopp et al [5] described a programpiloted in 2008 which integrated an Electrical and Computer Engineering capstone course with aproduct development and branding marketing course. An “integrated assignment” model wasadopted, in which students collaborated on assignments from their respective courses. Apreliminary assessment showed that the students had an increased propensity forinterdisciplinary and eventual transdisciplinary work after taking the course

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Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

content across the manual.The instructional resources for each laboratory activity in our curriculum are carefullyassembled to provide a comprehensive learning experience. These resources include adiverse array of materials tailored to enhance understanding and engagement in each labsession. For every laboratory activity, students are provided with: 1) Lab Activity Guide: A detailed PDF document outlining the objectives, procedures, and expected outcomes of the lab. 2) Lecture Slides: Supporting Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that offer an overview and essential theoretical concepts relevant to the lab. 3) Background Materials: A collection of PDF documents and MP4 videos that provide foundational knowledge and context

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University

topic. Faced with this challenge, the authors sought advicefrom an instructional designer and suggested course development via interactive software tomeet our needs. With this, the purpose of this paper is to share the utility, challenges, andopportunities experienced by the authors when using Articulate Storyline 360® [4] (Storyline360) as the authoring tool for a course.Authors’ Guiding Framework for Courseware Development in GeneralTo understand our decision-making about the course in general, we needed to address allnecessary curriculum components and frame the course development process theoretically. Thus,we used Eash’s [5] curriculum components which include: (a) a framework of assumptions aboutthe learner and society; (b) aims and

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

VirginiaAbstractNontechnical engineering skills are integral to the successful practice of the engineeringprofession. However, the dominant image of engineering rarely evokes ideas of typing pages ofprose. A field that has been adopted into the engineering curriculum to help engage engineeringstudents in higher education is Science, Technology, and Society (STS). As an interdisciplinaryfield, STS offers an active-learning environment to refine nontechnical engineering skills likeproblem-solving and communication. One recent question amongst STS scholars for engineersis: what role will generative AI play in the learning process for written communication? Perhapsone question that has not received as much attention is how this kind of AI could be beneficial inuniversity

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, The Citadel

an integrated curriculum that spread content and EM learning outcomesthroughout multiple college semesters [9], [10].This paper details a few of the ways in which the authors have incorporated EML in variouscourses at The Citadel. These activities could be incorporated into other courses and classroomswith small modifications.EML Example 1: Engineering Probability and StatisticsEngineering Probability and Statistics is a required course for Civil, Construction and ElectricalEngineering majors at The Citadel. Topics of the course include data collection and presentation,descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing,regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Usually, the course

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Hoda Ghassab, Tennessee Technological University; Priyanka Mahajan, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College

students is critically important toultimately, by using the dynamics aspects included in SISA, arrive at the proper velocity fluidprofiles.The identification of the functionality of the velocity profile for a given flow of fluid is a complextask, from a pedagogical point view, and it poses a great challenge for students. In this contribution,we rely on the use of the Renaissance Foundry Model2 (the Foundry) as an overall guiding tool forstudents to formulate a student-centered learning strategy that will integrate the use of kinematicof flow principles with the conversation principle of total mass to identity the proper function ofthe velocity profile. In particular, we are interested in the students being able to properly identifywhich

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Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

, andstudents frequently struggle to solve differential equations and visualize output motion. Thesecourses also offer an excellent opportunity to enhance mechanical engineering students’programming skills. To address this, we are actively creating learning activities through homeworkand lab handouts using MATLAB Live Editor, which we share on our project website27. With itsinteractive and intuitive interface, the MATLAB Live Editor plays a crucial role in enhancing thelearning experience, especially in courses like mechanical vibrations and the vibrations and controlLaboratory where one can incorporate programming, visualization, and documentation in a singleenvironment. This integration allows students to see the impact of their code immediately

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Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

Engineering Education, 2024This NSF ITEST project is centered around AI topics, including computer vision, machine learn-ing, and computational cameras, to facilitate the professional development of middle school teach-ers in these AI topics and develop lesson modules that can be developed and implemented in theircurriculum for middle school students.A summer workshop was conducted in the summer of 2023 at Barrow County Innovation campusin Winder, GA, by the project team to empower middle school teachers to integrate AI topics inthe curriculum through an NSF-funded ITEST program titled Image STEAM. Teachers were in-troduced to AI topics for the summer workshop, including computer vision, machine learning, andcomputational cameras. The lesson modules

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Philip Lee, University of Kentucky; David Parsley, University of Kentucky; Nelson Kudzo Akafuah, University of Kentucky

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100 150 200 300 27 Projections2829 Conclusions and Future Work30 Two new engineering technology programs in computer engineering technology and lean31 systems engineering are designed based on the unique pedagogical method of Reimagining32 Engineering Technology Education (RETE). The curriculum of these programs focuses on a33 strategic and industry-integrated multi-disciplinary training program to propel the innovative34 pathways that link these institutions. RETE is built through strategic collaboration and inquiry-35 driven learning to create an engaged and diverse community of practice among all stakeholders © American Society for Engineering Education

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Alexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Paper ID #40892Investigating Performance in First-Year Engineering Programs as aPredictor of Future Academic SuccessAlexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lexy Andershock is an undergraduate student studying Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include the influence of first-year engineering programs on engineering students, especially relating to major choice and future academic performance.Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Baker Martin is a Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he

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Paul Amoruso, University of Central Florida; Ozlem O Garibay, University of Central Florida; Laurie O Campbell, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

aspects particularly in education, technology-enabled learning, and feedback driven grading approaches. His thesis was titled ”Micro-credentialing with Fuzzy Content Matching: An Educational Data-Mining Approach.” ECE Best TA Award, Three Minute Thesis finalist, and Senior Design Day Showcase winner of Fall 2021, are a handful of many awards obtained within this pursuit. In addition, the PhD research led by Mr. Amoruso is aiming to integrate machine learning in the collected educational data gathered in his Master’s research.Dr. Ozlem O Garibay, University of Central Florida Dr. Garibay has over 20 years of combined experience in creating and developing multimillion-dollar complex software systems and research in

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

, lists,dictionaries, logic and branches, loops, functions, and data visualization.To actively engage students in hands-on exercises during this introductory programming class,the Micro:Bit is integrated into the second half of the class curriculum. The Micro:Bit, shown inFigure 1, is a user-friendly and cost-effective tool that doesn't require extensive technicalexpertise, making it accessible to first-year undergraduates. This compact device can bepowered either via USB from a personal computer or by battery. With functionalities like LEDdisplays, buttons, sensors, and wireless communication, the Micro:Bit's hardware iscomplemented by a user-friendly integrated development environment (IDE), as illustrated inFigure 2 [5]. The diverse

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Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Laura E Moody, Mercer University

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an engineering curriculum by providingstudents with valuable hands-on experiences that incorporate aspects of various engineeringdisciplines. Carrying on a years-long tradition, Mercer University students spent three weeks in arural area of the Dominican Republic where they performed projects related to civil,environmental, and industrial engineering. Working with local water council representatives,students were able to hear first-hand the challenges rural communities have in accessing cleandrinking water. They then participated in the construction of an aqueduct system to providedrinking water to these underserved communities. They learned how to test the drinking waterfor contaminants such as nitrates and E. coli, which led to training

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Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University; Mohammad Jonaidi; Hoseoen Lee; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University; Ali Keyvanfar, Kennesaw State University

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styles are an integral concept in modern educational theory and practice, encapsulatingthe diverse and individualized ways in which people absorb, process, and retain information. Theextensive body of academic literature, particularly in the realms of e-learning and adaptivelearning systems, provides a nuanced understanding of learning styles, especially when viewedthrough the lens of advanced techniques like machine learning and deep learning. Lester et al. [5]highlight the importance of analytics in education, emphasizing how understanding learningbehaviors and wants, which are pivotal elements of learning styles, can be enhanced through dataanalysis. This approach empowers educators to customize their teaching methods to align withvarious

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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theparticipation of High School students, their STEM teachers, the NGO, and industry partners asspeakers, mentors and financial supporters to provide a broader context for the STEM experiencefor the students. All of the stakeholders are represented in the authorship of this paper.High School Students Local to PWICharlottesville High School (HS1), according to the 2022-2023 Virginia Department ofEducation’s School Quality Profiles (HS1SQP), accommodates approximately 1,200 students,offering a diverse range of educational opportunities29,30. The school provides access to 28 college-level courses, featuring programs like an engineering curriculum and the Sigma Lab, dedicated tofostering coding and engineering skills29. The school has a racially diverse

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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to coordinate/facilitate such an expansion, especially as the college’s enrollment andofferings continue to grow.Conclusion and future workUndertakings similar to the ones described in this paper have no doubt taken place at multipleinstitutions over the years. Yet, at least anecdotally, embedding a writing-focused faculty memberand communication-rich activities in an engineering curriculum is still uncommon enough thatmany of the comments from new colleagues at conferences about this work involve some versionof “This is such an important undertaking — I wish we had something similar!” It is a credit toany engineering institution that they would choose to devote funding and resources to enhancingtheir students’ discipline-focused

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Tonika Jones; Jodi Angela Doher; Kurtis Gurley, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Adrienne Leigh Provost, University of Florida

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competence on theseparticipants. This paper reports on the camp activities, describes the survey results as well asanecdotal observations, and analyzes outcomes from the survey and the overall program. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeast Section ConferenceBackgroundSTEMTank was inspired by the Shark Tank television show. The camp, curriculum, genesis, andgoals are described in detail elsewhere [8]. In summary, STEMTank challenges participants todesign, build, and test an engineered prototype that addresses or solves an open-ended, real-world(often community-based) technical problem. College student mentors from SF and UF supporthigh school participants, evoking

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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

moreeffectively and efficiently teach concepts, theory and problem solving skills. This pilot study willsupport instructors by providing an insightful understanding of the students’ successes andchallenges when dealing with real-world problems using data analytics.A team of faculty members in computer science, mechanical engineering and constructionmanagement at Alabama A&M University implemented ProjBL instructional practices in threecore courses in STEM curricula by integrating data analytics skills in Fall 2023. This pilot studyhas focused on: (1) designing the three courses in computer science, mechanical engineering andconstruction management by adding data analytics components into team projects; (2)incorporating engagement strategies in

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

widely accessible,affordable, and open-source electronics prototyping platform. This strategy is designed totransform computational thinking into an interactive, hands-on learning experience, therebyaligning more closely with the practical aspects of engineering and enhancing studentengagement.The objective is to introduce first-year engineering students to the fundamental principles ofcomputational thinking and engineering design in a tangible, interactive manner. To this end,a first-year computing course was restructured to integrate Arduino hardware programmingapplications cohesively throughout the curriculum in tandem with MATLAB. Thisintegration not only bridges the gap between computational thinking and the engineeringdesign process but

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Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute

policies, civil engineering curriculum development, and the use of innovative materials on concrete bridges.Dr. Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute Dr. Martin completed her bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University and her PhD in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. She is currently an assistant professor at VMI teaching fluids, environmental engineering and water resources courses. Her research focuses on drinking water quality and public health. She also co-advises the newly formed Society of Women Engineers at VMI.Dr. Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute Charles D. ”Chuck” Newhouse received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech after working nine years