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Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University

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Diversity

Paper ID #44796Revolutionizing Mechanical Engineering One-Credit Laboratory Courses: AProject-Based Learning ApproachDr. Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University Dr. Naser Haghbin is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Innovation Annex at Fairfield Univer- sity’s School of Engineering and Computing. With a distinguished career in Mechanical Engineering, he focuses on advancing industrial automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing. Driven by an inter- disciplinary approach, he seamlessly integrates traditional and advanced manufacturing processes with CNC machining, contributing significantly to academia and industry

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Tolga Kaya, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

meticulous planning and collaboration, we endeavored to infuse each engineeringcourse with practical laboratory components, bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-onapplication. This approach not only enriched the learning experiences of students but alsounderscored the interdisciplinary nature of engineering within a liberal arts context.Central to our developmental trajectory was the deliberate structuring of course sequencesand content, informed by a synthesis of industry trends, pedagogical best practices, andinstitutional imperatives. As we navigated through the iterative process of curriculumdesign, project-based learning emerged as a cornerstone, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative skills among students. Real-world

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

the broader global shifts in economic andpolitical dynamics [4, 7].The aim is to equip engineers with the expertise to address complex technical issues within ourever-evolving technology. This involves thorough instruction in foundational sciences and keyareas of mechanical engineering, as well as hands-on experience in laboratories andcomputational tasks. Moreover, there's a focus on cultivating versatile skills that can be appliedacross various fields, along with opportunities for project work in academic, research, orbusiness settings [7]. Ensuring the success of future engineers involves crafting curricula thatfoster an understanding of the wider implications of engineering, encourage thinking, infusesustainable engineering practices, and

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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John F Drazan, Fairfield University; Emily J. Hangen, Fairfield University

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Diversity

Paper ID #44945Development of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Education ResearchApproach: The perspectives and lessons learned by two early careerfacultyProf. John F Drazan, Fairfield University John Drazan, PhD is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Fairfield University. Dr. Drazan completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a NIH IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in the McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory. Dr. Drazan directs the Community Situated Biomechanics Lab which develops novel devices and research approaches to study human

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

Laboratory. Dr. Drazan directs the Community Situated Biomechanics Lab which develops novel devices and research approaches to study human musculoskeletal health and development outside of the traditional laboratory setting. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Lessons Learned from Fundamentals of Engineering D. Belfadel, I. Macwan, J. Drazan and N. HaghbinAbstract:This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the transformative impact of the Fundamentals of Engineeringcourse on first-year engineering students. This course is meticulously designed to cultivate essential skillsand foster continuous improvement. Central to its ethos is the

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Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Lexi grace Robinson; Harsha Rajapakse; Tak Cheung

. But ourcommunity college research students were able to perform analysis task systematically and extractvaluable information. For them it is a rewarding experience and carry it through their future. In this caseanalysis of pre-edge region of X ray absorption spectrum of different regions of a carrot plant yieldinformation of Fe-O bonding. According to results leaves have least amount of iron with oxygen as anear neighbor. Rest of the iron not directly bonded to oxygen.Acknowledgement:X ray absorption data collection were done at Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source and NationalSynchrotron Light Source of Brookhaven National Laboratory. Sunil Dehipawala would like to thankbeam line support staff for their assistance.This material is based on

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Jessica Dawn Ventura, Endicott College; Rob De La Espriella, Endicott College

,investigations into actual recurring problems on campus. Team 1 followed up on a surveyindicating a low sense of belonging among female students, Team 2 explored laboratory safetycompliance issues, and Team 3 delved into alcohol infractions on campus. These topics werechosen because they were relevant to students and involved both procedural and humancomponents. Teams worked with their client-mentors to gather evidence and identify SMEs to beinterviewed in focus groups. They presented the results of their BlueDragon Rapid Investigationsduring the final class period. Since the same chart is used for both analysis and reporting (eg,Fig. 1), no additional written report was required.Preliminary ResultsTo measure results, the instructors developed two

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Tahmid Latif, Wentworth Institute of Technology

it in mechanics. The goal wasto design the course such that its materials would cater to the strengths and weaknesses of thestudents. The course was first offered in the Fall of 2022 as a technical elective to be taken byengineering students, primarily from the aforementioned majors.Course OverviewStudents were introduced to basic concepts and applications of robotics, including topics onsensors and actuators, kinematics, control systems, localization, and state-of-the-art industrypractices and future directions. The project-based course included laboratory exercises thatallowed students to develop programs and assemblies to work on robotic manipulators andmobile robots. To begin with, students needed to understand and analyze the five

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Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

planning phase ofthe class, I review the cases at the NSTA.org site using key words related to the topics, and then pullthe cases. I have found several that I re-use depending on the class topics and the students’ response totheir use.In Table 1, I have included the 6 cases I used in one iteration of the biochemistry course I taughtrecently. Most often the cases were conducted or discussed during the lecture, though for a couple ofthe cases we used some or all of the laboratory time. In some cases, I may briefly cover the coreconcepts in a previous lecture while in others, not allowing the students to learn the important ideas asthe case unfolds.Table 1. Cases used in a Biochemistry class for juniors Case title Specific concepts