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Okechukwu C Ugweje, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

Paper ID #44841Engineering Ethics Education for a Capstone Design Project CourseProf. Okechukwu C Ugweje, Sacred Heart University Okechukwu (Okey) Ugweje, Ph.D., is a Computer Science and Engineering Professor at the Sacred Heart University (SHU), Fairfield, CT. He teaches courses in Microelectronics, Sensors and Robotics, Data Structures, Statistics and Probability, Computational Methods in Engineering, power systems, commu- nication, controls of dynamic systems, and electromagnetic theory. He has over 26 years of teaching experience, starting at the University of Akron (UA), Akron, OH. After ten years of service to UA, he

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Sriharsha S. Sundarram, Fairfield University

for senior design. Micro and Nano Manufacturing, asenior elective and graduate level course was identified as one of the courses though whichABET student outcome 7 could be assessed. This was implemented in the form of assignmentswith different learning strategies: weekly discussion board and midterm project that studentswork on individually and a group presentation on emerging technologies. This paper discussesthe implementation of these assignments and student performance on each of these assignmentsin three sections spread across 2023 and 2024. The weekly discussion and group presentation onemerging technologies focus on the acquire knowledge sub outcome whereas the midtermproject focuses on both the sub outcomes, acquire and apply. The

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

the curriculum was designed and implemented by thinking the best use of thelab facilities and capabilities, mostly in a project-based learning format. A freshmen, junior,and the capstone course experiences are given here as examples.ENGR 125: Engineering ExplorationsThis freshman exploratory course was built around a semester-long project that focused ongo-kart design and prototyping. Students started from the beginning of 2D and 3D design,fabrication using laser cutting, CNC, and 3d printing. Students also worked on electronics,microcontrollers, and foundations of power train, to give them some ideas on a complexengineering system. The semester ended with a time-trial go-kart race on campus (Figure 1).Each week of the class focused on a

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

problem-solving skills. 2. Introduction of Digital and Interactive Assignments: We expanded our curriculum to cover the societal impacts of technology through the CITI Program's Technology, Ethics, and Regulations training. Beyond just STEM topics, the course now includes entrepreneurship, project management, and sustainability. Students utilize project management tools like Trello and Slack and create their own videos and posters to showcase their projects, promoting a deeper engagement with technological innovation. 3. Service-Learning in Final Projects: We transformed the course's capstone project into a service- learning experience, which has not only helped students develop their communication skills

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Samuel A Servati, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

industrial experience for 27 years, in design, research and manufacturing of electro mechanical systems, such as design of various types of gear and gear boxes, antennas and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecast, natural disasters management and Telemedicine application. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna’s weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr PS, has advised senior/capstone projects over 5 years. Has reviewed papers for ASEE, SAMPE, ASME and SME. dhanasekaran@canton.edu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Wai Yung, Johnson & Wales University

I. Background It was a very challenging task to identify a well-designed embedded system platform foreducators. The platform can be used in project-based engineering classes, for example, capstonedesign in senior year. Most commercial off the shelf (COT) platforms were tailored for specificapplications. Some of them were very hardware orientated with very rigid features. This workdemonstrated a programmable embedded system design platform based on Intel FPGA and COTcomponents. The platform can be replicated very easily and economically, which is verysuitable for educators. Engineering students can use this platform to design and implementapplications with visual display. II. Existing Design Platforms

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Caprice Abigail Pramana, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

experience for 27 years, in design, research and manufacturing of electro mechanical systems, such as design of various types of gear and gear boxes, antennas and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecast, natural disasters management and Telemedicine application. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna’s weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr PS, has advised senior/capstone projects over 5 years. Has reviewed papers for ASEE, SAMPE, ASME and SME. dhanasekaran@canton.edu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

co-authored a text book chapter and research papers on machining of composites. He has a di- verse industrial experience for 27 years, in design, research and manufacturing of electro mechanical systems, such as design of various types of gear and gear boxes, antennas and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecast, natural disasters management and Telemedicine application. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna’s weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr PS, has advised senior/capstone projects over 5 years. Has reviewed papers for ASEE, SAMPE, ASME and

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Caeden Robert Goodnough, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

for 27 years, in design, research and manufacturing of electro mechanical systems, such as design of various types of gear and gear boxes, antennas and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecast, natural disasters management and Telemedicine application. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna’s weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr PS, has advised senior/capstone projects over 5 years. Has reviewed papers for ASEE, SAMPE, ASME and SME. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Student Perspective of Professional