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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)

Research Program Competition in 2020. Prior to graduate school, Jiansen completed his B.S. degree in Engineering from Civil Aviation University of China.Mr. Shantanu Gupta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Shantanu Gupta is a PhD candidate in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University with Dr. Mary E. Johnson. He earned his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue Univer- sity, West Lafayette. Mr. Gupta is currently working with Dr. Johnson as research assistant on the PEGASAS Project 33 – Augmented Weather Information Project (AWIP) and Project 35 - Enhanced Hands-Minimized

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

M.S. and B.S. degrees in Production (Manufacturing) Engineering from the Production and Metallurgy Engineering Department at the University of Technology, Iraq. Dr. Al-Shebeeb was working as an As- sistant Professor (2011-2013) and Instructor (2007-2009) at the University of Diyala, Iraq. He had taught several courses in the mechanical, production, and manufacturing engineering fields. His areas of re- search interest are Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Design Efficiency, productivity improvement, advanced manufacturing, and technologies, Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing, and CAD/CAM/CIM/CIE systems and applications. Dr. Al-Shebeeb has been teaching more several gradu- ate and undergraduate

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Anton Petrenko, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

. School of Engineering Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Email: petrenka@mail.gvsu.eduAbstract In response to the escalating global population, the demand for electrical energy is on therise. Photovoltaic panels (PVs), employing semiconductors to harness solar irradiance andconvert it into electrical energy, have become pivotal in meeting this growing energy need.Despite all the technological advances, the conversion efficiency of most commercially availablePVs is around 20%. To address the effect of soiling on the PV efficiency, self-cleaning coatingshave been developed. These coatings can be categorized into two main

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Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University

Department for four years. Dr. Al-Shebeeb obtained his M.S. and B.S. degrees in Production (Manufacturing) Engineering from the Production and Metallurgy Engineering Department at the University of Technology, Iraq. Dr. Al-Shebeeb was working as an As- sistant Professor (2011-2013) and Instructor (2007-2009) at the University of Diyala, Iraq. He had taught several courses in the mechanical, production, and manufacturing engineering fields. His areas of re- search interest are Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Design Efficiency, productivity improvement, advanced manufacturing, and technologies, Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing, and CAD/CAM/CIM/CIE systems and applications. Dr. Al-Shebeeb has been

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Hunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University; Charles julius Maier, Gannon University

scales and with distinct spatial topologies. Itseffectiveness to deliver STEM components across K-12 and advanced degree programs issummarized. Although platforms based on wireless sensors such as the TelosB modules have beendesigned, these cannot be easily integrated with the virtual environment for modeling andsimulation studies. The platform is cost effective (approximately $200 for a 10x10 grid) and theCupCarbon software is accessible as a free download.Section 1: IntroductionRapid technological advances are constantly impacting the engineering landscape. Consequently,educational institutions must restructure the content and delivery of engineering courses to preparethe student for the vagaries of the work environment. Project-based

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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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Paper ID #44595Implementation of a Semester-long, Real-World Problem Project in aCritical Systems Thinking CourseProf. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Mary E. Johnson is a Professor and Associate Head for Graduate Studies and Research in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from UTArlingtonMr. Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Gustavo is a Ph.D. student in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University. He

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Christopher Gioia, Slippery Rock University; Samantha (Sami Bortz

. Gioia earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University. He also worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Na- tional Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV, where he researched waste heat recuperators in Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles from 2016-2017.Samantha (Sami Bortz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sustainability-Focused Project-Based Learning in a Heat Transfer Course Christopher J. Gioia Department of Physics & Engineering Slippery Rock University

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Morgan Elaine Bartley, West Virginia University; Andrew C. Nix, West Virginia University; Brian D. Woerner, West Virginia University

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Laboratory, “About the EcoCAR EV Challenge,” Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions, 2022. https://avtcseries.org/about-the-ecocar-ev-challenge/[2] Dillon, H., & VanDeGrift, T. (2021, July), Creating an Inclusive Engineering Student Culture Through Diverse Teams: Instructor-led and Student-led Approaches Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Virtual Meeting. https://peer.asee.org/32428[3] Pucha, R., & Dunbar, T., & Yow, R. (2022, August), Role of diverse teams and socio-cultural aspects on students learning in freshman design course Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/41820[4] J. Martins, “Write Better

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Andrew James Goodling, Grand Valley State University; Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University; Sara Jo Alsum-Wassenaar, Grand Valley State University

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student interest and development in science,technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). This paper introduces Walk andDraw, a collaborative effort between the disciplines of Computing, Arts, and Interactive Mediato support students as they navigate the STEAM disciplines. The Walk and Draw applicationenables students to experience nature while documenting their findings. We have built anopen-source prototype system that supports students in conducting and documenting theirexperiences in varying environments, thereby providing the opportunities for self-reflection andsharing their experiences with their peers. Ideally, Walk and Draw will support students intheir lifelong goals of communication, exploration, and creativity. Walk and Draw

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

gliding arc plasma discharge. AIAA journal, 2006. 44(1): p. 142-150.13. Marcum, S. and B. Ganguly, Electric-field-induced flame speed modification. Combustion and Flame, 2005. 143(1-2): p. 27-36.14. Rao, X., et al., Combustion dynamics of plasma-enhanced premixed and nonpremixed flames. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 2010. 38(12): p. 3265-3271.15. Li, M., et al., Advances in plasma-assisted ignition and combustion for combustors of aerospace engines. Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021. 117: p. 106952.16. Starikovskaia, S., D.A. Lacoste, and G. Colonna, Non-equilibrium plasma for ignition and combustion enhancement. The European Physical Journal D, 2021. 75(8): p. 231.17. Mintusov, E., et al., Mechanism

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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, the potential of Wi-Fi-based imaging in transforming our interaction with thesurrounding environment is immense, promising a new era of technological innovation andpractical applicability. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education For future work, the program offers several avenues for enhancement and expansion.Firstly, improving the program could involve refining algorithms for better accuracy in objectdetection and resolution. This would entail more sophisticated data processing techniques andpossibly integrating machine learning models for enhanced interpretability of Wi-Fi signals.Expanding the program's application

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem, Marshall University

particles settle under the effects of wind speed anddirection, we utilized cutting-edge technology by integrating a GPS-enabled grid system45. Table1 provides the GPS data of coal-fired power plants in West Virginia as well as their generatingpower capacity and the coal amount required to maintain their daily operation. This modeling andsimulation study allows students to estimate the amount of coal fly ash settled for every locationof interest in the state, such as cities and counties. The flowchart of Figure 3 allows the studentsto visualize how dynamic variables such as coal-fired power plant source, wind speed, anddirection are incorporated into the modeling and simulation study. Through the iterative processof engineering concepts and

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Alexander Duke, Ohio Northern University; Ethan Krause, Ohio Northern University; Mia Prasinos, Ohio Northern University; Lewis Schafer, Ohio Northern University

Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education p. 1since the team will need to spin up web servers to host the project and test environments, as wellas leverage different communication protocols throughout the process.The primary stakeholders for this project will be the Office of Information Technology (IT),current students, and prospective students. IT will be the department responsible for anypotential maintenance after this project concludes. With that said, IT will need a solution thatis efficient, inexpensive, and easily maintained. Furthermore, current students, specificallyfirst-year students

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Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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1 0 1 2 Tendancy to rush through content 1 0 0 1 Harder to keep up with assignments 1 0 0 1 Potential for technology failure 1 0 0 1 This item left blank 1 1 1 3 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Sec on Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educa on 10DISCUSSION In general, student perceptions of HyFlex course format have been consistently positive.Students

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Paper ID #44617Enhancing Student Understanding of Digital logic and ComputerArchitecture Through Turing Complete Game ChallengesEric McKanna, Ohio Northern UniversityDr. Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University Firas Hassan is an associate professor at Ohio Northern University. He got his Ph.D. from The university of Akron. His research interest are in the area of embedded computing of real-time image processing techniques. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Student Understanding of Digital Logic and Computer Architecture Through Turing Complete Game Challenges

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Sara Jones, Gannon University; Zachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University; Andrew Donald Snowdy; Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University; Wookwon Lee, Gannon University

Paper ID #44592Development of a VHF/UHF-Band Video-Streaming Payload for Near-SpaceOperation and Lessons LearnedSara Jones, Gannon UniversityZachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University Zachary Dickinson is a Cyber engineering student at Gannon University, Erie, PA, and expected to grad- uate in May 2024. His areas of research interests include embedded systems and hardware security.Mr. Andrew Donald SnowdyDr. Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University Nicholas B. Conklin received a B.S. in applied physics from Grove City College in 2001, and a Ph.D. in physics from Penn State University in 2009. He is currently an associate professor