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Ghazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan University; Claudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #44604Development and Validation of an Experimental System for InvestigatingOxygen Singlet Sigma State Effects on Premixed Methane-Air FlamesGhazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan UniversityClaudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Development of an Experimental System for Plasma-Combustion Investigations Ghazal Rajabikhorasani Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Western Michigan University

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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Paper ID #44594Impact of Mentoring and Skills Sessions on Student ProfessionalPreparationDr. Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University Dr. Cavalli is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impact of Mentoring and Skills Sessions on Student Professional Preparation Matthew N. Cavalli College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University

Paper ID #44600Combined Degree Scholarship Program. A Great Opportunity Which CanComewith Hard ChoicesDr. Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University I have spent 24 years as an electrical engineer in both the telecom industry aerospace industry. Before joining the School of Engineering here at GVSU, I worked for Teradyne and Tellabs in Chicago and at Eaton Aerospace, GE aviation and Parker Aerospace. I have spent the last 6 years teaching embedded systems, power supply, signal and sensor design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GVSU Combined Degree Program

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Jiansen Wang; Shantanu Gupta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Paper ID #44653A Preliminary Study of Taxi-out Times Using Discrete-Event Simulation ofan Airport with Intersecting RunwaysMr. Jiansen Wang Jiansen is a PhD candidate in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University. He began his PhD study in Aviation and Aerospace Management at Purdue University in 2021, under the supervision of Dr. Mary E Johnson. His research focuses on improving airport capacity and sustainabil- ity. Jiansen completed his M.S degree in Aviation and Aerospace Management at Purdue University in 2020. During his masters study, Jiansen earned second prize in Airport Cooperative

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Nicholas Brown, Western Michigan University; Johan Fanas Rojas, Western Michigan University; Alyssa K. Moon, Western Michigan University; Ali Alhawiti, Western Michigan University; Pritesh Yashaswi Patil, Western Michigan University; Parth Kadav, Western Michigan University; Kira Hamelink, Western Michigan University; Wendy R. Swalla, Western Michigan University; Zachary D. Asher, Western Michigan University

in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2012, worked full time in engineering industry from 20 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Development of a 3-Credit Multidisciplinary University Autonomous Vehicles Course Without Prerequisites and Open to Any Engineering MajorNicholas E. Brown and Johan Fanas RojasDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI 49008Nicholas.e51.Brown@WMich.edu, Johan.FanasRojas@WMich.eduAlyssa MoonDepartment of Instructional Design and Development, WMUxWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI 49008Ali Atallah E AlhawitiDepartment of

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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began his PhD study in Aviation Technology and Management at Purdue University in 2022, under the supervision of Dr. Mary E Johnson. Gustavo earned an M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue University and an M.S. in Aeronautical Military Sciences from Colombian Air University. He has experience as a helicopter pilot, safety manager, and undergraduate program director at the Colombian Air Force Academy. His research interests include helicopter operations, advanced air mobility, and aviation safety. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementation of a Semester-long, Real-World Problem Project in a Critical Systems Thinking Course

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Bilal Alhawamdeh, Western Michigan University; M Muchson; Ahmad Mohammad Rasheed Al-Bodour, Western Michigan University

Management Systems, Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering andEngineering Management, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, utilizing a validatedsustainability rubric. The assessment focuses on seven critical criteria: dimensions, cognitivelevels, links, drivers, integrations, qualitative and quantitative incorporation, and sustainabilitytopics. The assessment was conducted using an interrater reliability approach between tworesearchers. One key revelation from the study is that sustainability is more integrated within theprojects’ fabric than existing as a stand-alone element. This integration, however, is significantlyinfluenced by instructor-driven expectations. The analysis across the six programs indicates thatif sustainability is not

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Claudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan University; Ghazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #44637Revisiting Undergraduate Student Engagement Through Hands-On Labora-toryActivitiesDr. Claudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan UniversityGhazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Revisiting Undergraduate Student Engagement in Hands-On Laboratory Activities Ghazal Rajabikhorasani Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Email

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Christopher Joseph Gioia; Louis Edward Christensen, The Ohio State University

. implemented PBL modules in Mechatronics, FluidMechanics, and Heat Transfer courses for the design of a fluid-powered gantry crane18. Indirectassessment of all students indicated that their method contributed to student learning on topicscovered in lecture and students’ ability to synthesize new information not covered in class.Miller and Xu implemented a common project among mechanical and aerospace engineeringundergraduate and graduate students to design a robotic mission to perform scientificexperiments on the Moon19. While they did not collect data on the project’s impacts, studentsdemonstrated their enthusiasm for the project’s realism and its connection between the courses.Regardless of the implementation, research shows that PBL is an effective

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani, Ohio Northern University; Josh Wiseman, Ohio Northern University

Statics is theequilibrium of a rigid body in 3D. To analyze a rigid body in 3D, students need to know supportsand free-body-diagrams (FBD) in 3D, be able to visualize vectors in 3D, and understandmoments in 3D. The concepts of moment and FBD in 3D have various engineering applicationssuch as ensuring the stability of aircraft in aerospace engineering. To enhance students’understanding of these concepts and connect them to a real-world scenario, a hands-on activitywas designed and assigned for completion. Failure of a guyed antenna tower during a tornadowas used as the activity prompt. Additionally, students were provided with a small-scale modelrepresenting the full-scale antenna tower. The model served as a physical and interactivevisualization

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Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University; Thomas Guy Azinger, West Virginia University

technologies to conventional ways. Kalpakjian and Schmid(2014) assert that "manufacturing processes are essential to the creation of products with desiredshapes, properties, and performance characteristics." These procedures affect the cost, 2 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education2024 ASEE North Central Section Conferencesustainability, and quality of products in a number of industries, including electronics,healthcare, and the automobile and aerospace sectors.Professionals and students can bridge the gap between theory and practice

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University

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aerofoils. This is crucial for designing and fine-tuning various aerospace andmechanical systems, where the precise control of aerodynamic forces is of paramount importance.In a classroom setting, the AF100 enables engaging demonstrations on the performance of anaerofoil with a flap. Students can investigate the size and shape of custom-designed blades. Thishands-on experience enhances their understanding of complex aerodynamic principles and instillsa deeper appreciation for the intricacies of wind energy technologies. The AF100 subsonic windtunnel is not merely a piece of equipment; it is a gateway to a world of research, innovation, andeducation. Its capabilities span from the analysis of wind turbine blades to fundamentalaerodynamic studies