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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Paper ID #40936Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course ModuleDr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in various industries, including publishing, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys teaching and serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability and problem-solving, strategic

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology

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through culture-inspired project activitiesAbstractSome studies have shown that social integration between international and domestic freshmanuniversity students can both enhance international students’ well-being while concurrentlybenefitting domestic students’ cultural awareness and respect for diversity. The three basicpsychological needs autonomy, competence, and relatedness suggested by self-determinationtheory can be fulfilled through socio-cultural inspired learning activities in classroomenvironment to facilitate students’ intrinsic motivation, sense-of-belonging and quality ofperformance. This paper presents various curriculum interventions and student interactionsthrough culture-inspired product design

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University

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Paper ID #40911Experiences from a Cross Disciplinary Student Project: BiosensorEnclosure Design and BuildDr. Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University Dr. Renu is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Francis Marion University. He also serves as the program coordinator for mechanical engineering. His research interests are in the fields of digital manufacturing, AI in design, and engineering education.Dr. Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University Dr. Paul Zwiers is an associate professor of Biology at Francis Marion University. His research interests are in the fields of evolution, animal behavior and

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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students intothe Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State universitywith the Engineering Design Process. The emphasis was on the content rather than only thecontext of the Engineering Design Process. This paper discusses the module which is based onthe design and build of a Tower Bridge using everyday items like playing cards, tape, andpopsicle sticks. The students were put in teams and taken through the engineering design processin a step-by-step manner with every step briefly introduced to them followed by an activity thatbuilds on the previous step. The process included identification of need, project definition,conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design and then manufacturing. The teams weregiven a

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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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Paper ID #40935Ethics Case Study Project: Broadening STEM Participation by NormalizingImmersion of Diverse Groups in Peer to Near Peer CollaborationsDr. Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University Dr. Brian Aufderheide is Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Hampton University. He com- pleted his PhD in Chemical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His areas of expertise are in advanced control, design, and modeling of biomedical, chemical and biological processes.LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia) LaNika Barnes, a certified High School Science and Equity Resource

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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Paper ID #40954Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Framework to Develop a SeniorCapstone Design Project: A Biomedical Mechatronics Engineering Case StudyPaul ForsbergDr. David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University Dr. Guerra-Zubiaga has 11 years of industry experience and 12 years of academic experience. He has led important international industrial projects with 14.2 million USD, as total research income gained. In 2014 and 2016, he obtained a $340 Million In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens PLM Software. He published 2 patents, 1 book, and more than 80 international papers; and he directed 25 postgraduate theses

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

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campus and local high schools. The program exposes a diversegroup of high school students and teachers to engineering concepts and careers throughengineering projects within a mentoring framework. Seven high schools participated in the firstyear of the EEA program. The participating high schools included one private, one charter, andfive public with two of the public schools having a high percentage of students inunderrepresented groups.The high school teams completed one or more engineering projects in Spring depending on theproject length. Projects included: design prototyping using CAD and 3D printing, automaticwatering system, autonomous robots, digital music keyboard, and DC motor/fan control. Thehigh school teams were mentored by Georgia

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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within Clemson Universityˆa C™s Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, the Founder and Owner of Integrated Resilience, LLC, he is a former Fluor Fellow, Director of Resilience Solutions, and Secretariat of the World EconomicDr. Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC Jeffery Plumblee is a project management, innovation, sustainability, and education consultant. He holds his BS, MS, MBA, and PhD from Clemson University, where he focused on civil engineering. Plumblee has managed a faculty grant and training program for an innovation and entrepreneurship nonprofit; served as a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management at The Citadel; and developed and managed multiple

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

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current research interests include producing sustainable concrete mixes by replacing a portion of energy-intensive Portland cement with blends of limestone powder and metakaolin.Dr. Laura E Moody, Mercer University Dr. Laura Moody is an associate professor and chair of Industrial Engineering at Mercer University. Dr. Moody has taught Mercer’s School of Engineering for more than 30 years and has experience in consulting and managing human factors professionals. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Experiential Service Learning: Applying Engineering Skills and Knowledge in the Dominican RepublicAbstractService-learning projects can make a positive impact on

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Aliperti, United States Military Academy; Randall A. Emert; Arwen H. DeCostanza

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enhance education by developing classes, workshops, and events focused on implementing hands-on, collaborative learning through solving real-world problems. He di- rects the operations of the Institute-wide Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, which highlights projects created by over 2000 Georgia Tech seniors graduating students on an annual basis. He serves as the fac- ulty advisor for the student organization of over 100 student volunteers who all train, staff, and manage the operations of Georgia Tech’s Flowers Invention Studio – one of the nation’s premier volunteer student-run makerspace, open to all of the Georgia Tech community. Dr. Jariwala’s research interests are in the field of makerspaces, evidence-based

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

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recruiting components from 2-year technical colleges and 4-year28 universities. Through strong collaboration with advanced manufacturing industries in Kentucky,29 we find an inventive way to engage with industry partners to bring hands-on and experiential30 learning projects to students in the Fujio Cho Department of Engineering Technology at the31 University of Kentucky. Based on extensive hands-on training, a new curriculum is designed to32 solve practical problems at its center to prepare the future workforce. Most importantly, a new33 curriculum supports not only disadvantaged student groups but also more diverse and34 underrepresented student groups than other programs in the Pigman College of Engineering35 (UK-COE).36 Demand

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Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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foundation for high-level problem-solving and success inSTEM, which have often been overlooked in K-12 education. It also indicated that spatial skillsas cognitive skills can be improved if appropriate constructive exercises are offered to facilitatethe learning process.In this NSF-funded project, we aim to enhance Student’s Spatial Skills Through AugmentedReality (SSTAR). This interactive, color-coded tool provides a step-by-step 3D learningexperience, providing scaffolding and engagement while learning spatial skills. Students canscan images with smart devices to trigger 3D models with manipulable components forconstructing the correct 3D models. They can also visualize different surfaces projected on thesides of a glass box offering 2D

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Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Avaye Raj Dawadi

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Paper ID #40913Creating Hardware-Accessible Learning with the Robotarium and Block Cod-ingMr. Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute Tyler Kinner is a Research Scientist II at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he works on projects related to STEM education, training, and workforce development.Dr. Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology Sean Wilson received the B.A. degree in physics and the B.A. degree in mathematics from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY, USA, in 2011, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

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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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STEMTank 2023, a high school summerprogram sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. SF and UF have jointly offered theaward-winning STEMTank program for four consecutive summers, providing pre-college accessexperiences for high school students from North-Central Florida’s under-resourced communities.The program’s hallmark is giving participants a taste of an engineering college experience throughunique, open-ended design / build / test projects grounded in contemporary real-world engineeringproblems that include 1) analytical modeling to guide the design process, 2) prototype performancemeasurement with redesign / retest opportunities to improve performance, and 3) presentation ofresults by student participants to panels of subject matter

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Lillian Marie Hardin

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engineering, mechatronics engineering, and engineering technology. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the NASA Lunar Rover, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition.Lillian Marie Hardin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Middle Tennessee State University’s Experimental Vehicle Program Outreach Events with an Emphasis on RecruitmentAbstractThe Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP) at MTSU originated in 2004 and competes in threevehicle intercollegiate design competitions annually including the NASA HERC Moon buggy

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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. Kwon has 23 years of research and industry experience in the field of transportation geotechnical engineering. Dr. Kwon has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers from his research projects with a corresponding h-Index of 17 and 1086 citations. Dr. Kwon is an active member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and serves as handling editor of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Dr. Kwon is a member of TRB technical commit- tees on the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials (AKG90) and Geosynthetics (AKG80). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Optimizing Instructor

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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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, emphasizing the necessity of understanding fundamental programming elementsbefore turning to AI for assistance. The importance of learning the material first was emphasizedto preemptively discourage attempts at using AI to cheat.To navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education, an open discussion with studentsaddressed its potential applications in generating and troubleshooting code. Again, it wasemphasized that AI would be ineffective if users lacked a fundamental understanding ofprogramming. In a semester project, students were allowed to use AI under specific rules,including proper citation and adherence to the syntax and logic covered in the class. These rulesallow students to freely use AI for the project, but still require them to

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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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Paper ID #40917Progressive Insights in use of Machine Learning to Support StudentEngagement Diversity: The XYZ EduOwl chatbotDr. Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University I am a results-oriented and motivated professor, consultant, and scientist with over ten years of interna- tional professional experience in sustainable and smart urban development.Mohammad Jonaidi Dr. Jonaidi obtained his Ph.D. from Sydney University and is currently working at Kennesaw State University. During 38 years of research and industry professions, he has been involved in analysis and design of complex structural projects such as: FEA of high

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

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been funded by the Armand Corporation, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), the Engineering Information Foundation (EiF), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science Foundation. She has also worked on projects to develop sustainability-related hands-on engineering activities for K-12 students through the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers in Training (SWEET) summer outreach program she developed in 2021. She currently serves as the co-Faculty Advisor for Mercer University’s student chapter of SWE.Dr. Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University Dr. Adaline Buerck is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of En- vironmental and Civil Engineering and the

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Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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Paper ID #40893Utilizing art exhibits as a low-stakes activity to improve teamworkexperiencesDr. Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University Amy Borello Gruss is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Gruss graduated with her PhD in environmental engineering from the University of Florida studying aqueous mercury removal from industrial wastewaters using photochemical processes on an NSF Grad- uate Research Fellowship Program grant. Dr. Gruss gained experience in the consulting field working on water projects such as novel disinfection processes within water resource

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Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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technology. Lipread’s interoperability with remote learningsystems and interactive educational software establishes it as an innovative tool in the digital education field, withthe ability to revolutionize the way educational content is accessed and engaged with. III. M ETHODOLOGYA. Data PreprocessingDuring the preliminary stage of our research, our primary focus was on establishing a strong basis for data handlingand preprocessing. This aspect is of utmost importance for ensuring the effectiveness of our lip-reading model. Figure2 Outlines the entire methodology, The initial stage of this project was setting up the Python environment, whichincluded installing important libraries such as OpenCV for video

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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• Writing seminar and support for AENG/MCHE 4911 Capstone Design • Seminar talk: “Why Engineers Must Be Excellent Communicators” for BIOE 8970 Bioengineering SeminarCreation of a UGA-writing-resource websitePartially as a result of the aforementioned writing initiative, UGA has indeed developed ahealthy culture of writing across campus, including a recent Faculty Learning Community (FLC)titled “Creating a Culture of Writing at UGA.” This FLC’s major project was the creation of awebsite called The Write@UGA Guide to Writing Resources (https://write.uga.edu/guide-to-writing-resources/) where writing-focused colleagues from the English, Marine Science,Biological Sciences, Religion, Economics, History, and Philosophy Departments (as well

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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cyberattacks on K-12 schools. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 2023report revealed a massive increase in cyber-attacks on K-12, from 400 to 1,300 incidents over thethree-year period (2018-2021), and the U.S. government projects that the threat level willincrease. Cybersecurity workers are in high demand in the private and public K-12 sectors,government, and industry because of the increased cyber threats. In the U.S., there are over600,000 job openings, according to Cyberseek and the National Institute of Standards andTechnology (NIST). The shortage of workers provides job opportunities for individuals withAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism comes with serious challenges but several strengths,and given tasks that serve

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

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, this grant plans to provide academic support likementoring, undergraduate research opportunity, and career/professional development activities toenhance student success, degree completion, proper employment and/or continuation to graduateschool. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of scholarships and variousproject activities on retention, success, and graduation of minority African-American students inengineering & technology [8]-[12]. The institutional data required for this analysis are obtainedfrom AAMU Office of Institutional Planning & Research (AAMU Fact Book) [13].2. Support Systems and InterventionsThe overall goal of this project is to increase the success of low income academically talentedminority

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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, they express a preference for group projects and hands-onexperimental work to better understand science topics. This same group believes that acombination of group presentations and individual assignments would enhance theircommunication skills, public speaking, and scientific writing during their first year of college.Discussion & InsightsThe underprepared and undecided first-year engineering student demographic represents avulnerable group, prompting universities to implement creative initiatives aimed at retaining andengaging these students while enhancing the essential skills required for more advancedcoursework. This study, conducted during the middle of the first academic semester for 24students enrolled in two introductory

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George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #40884University Student Enrollments during the next DecadeDr. George D Ford, Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is a Professor at Mississippi State’s Building Construction Science (BCS) pro- gram. Dr. Ford has 15 years of industrial experience including corporate work, and 20 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.Dr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an assistant professor of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State Univer- sity. Saeed obtained his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and then continued his studies in Project and Construction

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on education- ally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference 1 Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to 2 Support Engineering Pretransfer Students 3 Abstract 4 Many websites and digital tools have emerged to support pretransfer students. However, there is 5 little understanding of the perception of availability and accessibility of these digital tools. This 6 gap is even wider for engineering transfer contexts. Since engineering

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

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projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Ms. Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University Jessica Manning is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clem- son University. She is also a Graduate Administrative Assistant for the Bioengineering Department and assists with advising students throughout their academic careers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Community Cultural Wealth from an Engineering and Science Education Department Abstract Asset-based frameworks are used to describe the strengths that individuals bring to new situations, including graduate