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Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama; Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South Alabama; Sudhanshu Tarale, University of South Alabama; Christine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama; Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama; David Seger, University of South Alabama

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Systems.Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South AlabamaSudhanshu Tarale, University of South AlabamaChristine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama Registered Professional Engineer in Alabama and Mississippi; Currently working full-time in consulting engineering for Schoel as Sr. Project Manager and utility team lead, after teaching Civil Engineering at UA-Huntsville and consulting part-time from 2006 -2022.Mr. Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama Computer Engineer with B.S in Computer Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of South Alabama. Current PhD student in systems engineering at the University of South Alabama.David Seger, University of South

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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knowledge of collaborative design withintegrated PLM tools. The following two sections discuss the benefits, drawbacks, and difficultiesof using advanced PDM software, including features such as CAD and PDM integration,engineering workflows, and collaborative design tools.3.1 PDM ApplicationPDM software is one of the essential parts of a digital collaborative design space, as it facilitatesall the different PLM software tools and processes discussed earlier in this paper. Teamcenter canintegrate CAD, CAE, and CAM software into its central database to create a repository for allproduct-related data. For this project, Teamcenter was the foundation for building the trackedvehicle's digital twin. To introduce Teamcenter, a presentation was created

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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Paper ID #45424Understanding the Impact of an International Service-Learning Trip to Belizeon Mental Health: A Case Study of Students and FacultyDr. Amro Khasawneh, Mercer UniversityDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University. Her primary research interests include water and wastewater treatment and renewable energy technologies. Her work focuses on developing techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water. She has also worked on a variety of projects to enhance engineering education, including a

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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% backstop backstop at homework 70% of daily 50% of daily (CGHW) quiz grades quiz grades Weekly Quizzes 14% 17% 17% (WQ) Midterms (3) 14% each 13% each 13% each 13% each 13% each Final exam 23% 22% 22% 22% 22% In-class grades 10% 10% 5% 6% 6% Prep quizzes 5% 5% 6% 6% Projects 2% 2% 5% 10

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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control system design for underwater and surface vehicles, machine learning-based adaptive control, AIenabled haptic devices in biomechanics. Dr. Oruc’s specialization is System Dynamics and Control and System Identification in particular. His studies involve nonlinear system identification model-based control, and navigation and guidance of ocean vehicles.Dr. Eva 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 experience in various industries, including publishing

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University

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the spoken explanations provided by a student. Therefore, I taught students that the design of slides accompanying a presentation of a capstone design project should embrace the following principles: • Summarize: Recognize the audience cannot digest complex visual information while listening to a student's verbal explanation; keep the slides focused on high- level approaches, not on formulas, source code, or low-level implementation details. • Simplify: Use a small number of phrases for text; use one or two images that convey high-level concepts. • Visualize: Incorporate clean, focused visual information in the form of diagrams

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya

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to support environmental advocacy.Finance: Students use NLP to analyze financial documentation, news, and social media, extracting insightsthat predict market trends. This integration of NLP into financial analysis shows students how data-drivenstrategies can be implemented in real-world financial markets.Legal Document Analysis: In this module, students explore the use of NLP within the legal industry byengaging in projects that analyze and summarize legal documents, or by developing models capable ofpredicting outcomes based on past legal decisions. These activities highlight how NLP can be employed tostreamline legal workflows and enhance the efficacy of legal operations.Customer Service Optimization: This case study involves the

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Paper ID #45682SUSTAINABLE CITIES USING RENEWABLE ENERGY A CASE STUDYOF A RENEWABLE CITYMr. Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida Omar Sweeney is an astute Engineering Professional with three decades of experience, specializing in Civil, Construction Engineering and Project Management. Throughout his professional career, he has successfully led the charge for several major Government-related and social intervention programs and infrastructural projects. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida. He has completed postgraduate executive training programs at the London School of Economics

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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education with a transformativeexperience designed to connect classroom learning with industry needs. Undergraduate studentswork on cutting-edge projects including intelligent edge computing through a 10-week course.Students at our REU site not only learn about theories but also apply these concepts byexperimenting with real-world setups like Raspberry Pi testbeds and virtual machines tounderstand the intricacies of edge computing in action.This initiative proves to be a unique opportunity for students to align their theoretical knowledgewith industry trends by modifying their critical thinking skills. Coming from differentbackgrounds, students were able to learn technical and non-technical skills such as programmingedge devices and how to

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

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projects such as the MRT Line 5 South Project and the Karnaphuli Tunnel Project in Bangladesh, prior to his enrollment at Kennesaw State University. He actively pursues research into the use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and synthetic dataset generation, particularly in their impact on Civil Engineering projects.Dr. Da Hu, Kennesaw State University Dr. Da Hu joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2023. Prior to joining KSU, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing smart and sustainable

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University; Mike Dalton, High Point University

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engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Research interests include Data Fusion, Bioinformatics, and issues of Diversity and Under-representation in STEM fields.Dr. Mike Dalton, High Point University Dr. Dalton received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science at High Point University. Dr. Dalton has taught Computer Science courses at the university-level for 20 years, and has delivered many courses in C++, Java, Python, Digital Circuit Design, Robotics, Database Development, Project

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Andrew Hughes, Auburn University

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must considervarious methods to better communicate with students about how building materials cometogether to make up a system. One solution is to incorporate mockups into the curriculum.Efforts to Introduce Mockups in the ClassroomAfter completing a construction project, various construction and engineering programs haveopted to maintain original building wall mockups outside of their buildings for use inconstruction classes. This allows for direct interaction with a physical mockup used duringconstruction, showing details of a wall system that has already been built. It allows for anexplanation of various structural components, attachments, and finish systems during a classsession or for assignments (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Post

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel; Anthony Songer, Boise State University

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Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Florida International University. He also holds Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from FIU, Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Dr. Batouli is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in SC. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) international certificate. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students

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Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

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, there are a few key conceptsthat can help to reinforce some of the other pedagogical techniques that form the basis of thescholarly literature to which the model contributes. For example, the Foundry is anchored inconstructivist, constructionist, and collaborative learning theories that emphasize student-centeredlearning strategies.8 These theories, for example, posit that students construct understandingthrough reflection and experiences, engage in deep learning through meaningful production oftangible artifacts, and expand their own reservoir of knowledge through interaction with others.These theories have helped to develop other student-centered learning strategies like project-basedlearning, active learning, and real-world immersion

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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crucial rolein students' willingness to engage with challenging tasks and persist in the face of difficulties[13]. By fostering a growth mindset and providing an environment that encouragesexperimentation and reinforces concepts through a multi-modal approach, it is thought that thecamp contributed to enhancing students' belief in their ability to succeed in coding andcomputational thinking. Unfortunately, the survey instrument was not originally structured toassess self-efficacy, so these results, while implied in survey data, must be treated as anecdotal.Additionally, while the survey results suggest an increase in self-confidence, this alone does notequate to proficiency. Although anecdotal evidence from student project submissions

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Lionel Hewavitharana, Southern Arkansas University; Mahbub K Ahmed P.E., Southern Arkansas University

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particular model, and it is the responsibility of engineeringprograms to use models that are effective in addressing ABET concerns related to engineeringdesign.Since the revision of the 11 “a-k” outcomes into the currently used seven outcomes, AlexSczatmary [2] argues that a change is required to assessment tools as well. The assessment toolsare mainly evaluation rubrics, and he discusses them in detail for each outcome.In order to provide industry level design experience through capstone design, most engineeringprograms seek design projects from the industry. Susannah Howe of Smith college [3] noticedthat there was a decided shift towards external project sourcing from engineering programs.In an interesting research study conducted by Mary Perrati

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gafar Abbas Elamin P.E., The Citadel

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by thesame instructor. During these courses, two grading methods (self-grading and instructor grading)and two equation sheet preparation methods (student-prepared and instructor-provided) wereimplemented. The survey also asked students to indicate their preferred homework length andfrequency. Results indicated that most students favored shorter assignments with opportunitiesfor self-grading and correction. Additionally, the vast majority of students expressed a preferencefor instructor-provided equation sheets for exams.KeywordsCheat sheet; Self-grading; Exam preparationPurpose of the StudyIn any course, students’ learning combines homework, in-class activities, projects, andexaminations. For homework and projects, students can use their

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

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with many of the course goals,including improving written communication, researching engineering problems, andappropriately framing questions to analyze ethical issues in engineering. The assignmentinstructions are as follows: Conference AbstractObjective: Learn how to communicate your STS research in a concise format that demonstratesnovelty, gravity, and implications.Requirement: The top line of the document must have the title of your STS Research Paper,followed by your name. Below your name and title, provide 3-5 keywords that characterize yourresearch project. No title page requirement for this assignment.Write an abstract on your STS research topic that addresses the following points:  What is

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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M. Hassan Tanveer, Kennesaw State University; Rizwan Patan, Kennesaw State University; Carrington Chun, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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advanced tools, such as theHusky A2000 UGV, stereo cameras, LIDAR, GPS, IMUs, and manipulators, to provide real-timeupdates and precise predictions. Furthermore, it employs machine vision techniques and digitalsensors such as the Reyke Soil Moisture Tester for continuous monitoring and responsive action.This project demonstrates how AI can transform agriculture to meet global food needs and fos-ter innovative thinking for engineers. By combining theory and practice to empower engineers toaddress critical agricultural challenges through innovative solutions.Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agriculture, Computation Intelligence, ML.1. IntroductionAgriculture is among those things that form the backbone of the economic development of anation

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Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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proposed that actualengineering examples and reporting of case-studies should be used. Similarly Gao [10] discussedthe Task-Based-Instruction and the Project-Based-Instruction pedagogies as learner-centeredapproaches to teach technical writing, the former being based on assigned writing tasks for eachlesson, typically to a student team, while the latter utilizes a team-project for most of thesemester. He emphasized that the core or focus for either approach is not the learning of anystructure and grammar points, but instead communicating the tasks involved in technical writing,although language proficiency still helps students, as it improves student completion of the tasks.Several innovative approaches have been proposed to teach technical

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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onnon-traditional students in foundational engineering courses that have potential to leave theengineering pathway without additional social and academic support early in their academicplan. The project offers peer support through small group activities in online foundationalengineering courses that incorporate structured active learning sessions to enhance theengineering content [1] [2] [3]. These types of active learning scenarios have potential tostrengthen STEM competencies to increase students’ academic persistence [4] [5]. Persistence inengineering pathways is contributed to students’ acclimation and mindset to accomplish theireducational goals [6] and enter the engineering workforce [7]. This paper specifically examinesthe qualitative

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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easier and faster. (At NC State, the Office of Student Conduct has reduced the length of probation to encourage more faculty to report cheating – though this reduces the penalties.)But none of these bullets make the reasons to cheat go away. And many of them overloadprofessors. We can dissuade cheating a bit by raising the stakes, but it won't work in the long run.So then what? Here is our call to action.Along with the growing concern about our student’s uses of AI, the time has come to heed the callfor active learning, problem-based learning, and mindset changes. In truth, only remaking theassignments into something that students need and value will in the end stop them from copying. ●​ We need open-ended projects where every

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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] Furner, J. M., & Gonzalez-DeHass, A. (2011). How do students’ mastery and performance goals relate to math anxiety?. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 7(4), 227-242. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75209[7] Tessier, J. T. (2012). Effect of Peer Evaluation Format on Student Engagement in a Group Project. Journal of Effective Teaching, 12(2), 15-22.[8] Chen, Y., & Lou, H. (2004). Students' perceptions of peer evaluation: An expectancy perspective. Journal of Education for Business, 79(5), 275-282. https://doi.org/10.3200/JOEB.79.5.275-282[9] Guenther, C. L., & Miller, R. L. (2011). Factors that promote student engagement. Promoting student engagement, 1, 10-17.[10] Holland, N., &

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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tools for your studies or projects? • Yes • No [If No, skip to Q7] 7. Which platform(s) do you use? [ChatGPT, Perplexity, GEMINI, CLAUDE, MS Co-Pilot, Others] 8. How frequently do you use these tools? • Daily • Weekly • Monthly • Rarely • 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, how easy is it for you to use generative AI tools? [1 = Very Easy, 5 = Not easy at all] 10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the overall improvement in your learning experience due to generative AI tools? [1 = No improvement, 5 = Significant improvement] 11. How do you perceive the role of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in your education

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Daniel Hernandez, The University of Memphis; Ariadna Mendoza, The University of Memphis; Xiaofeng Tan, The University of Memphis; Kathryn Bridson, The University of Memphis; Pegah Farshadmanesh, The University of Memphis

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Horizon Project Sector Analysis. ERIC, 2013.[15] J. Miranda et al., "The core components of education 4.0 in higher education: Three case studies in engineering education," Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol. 93, p. 107278, 2021.[16] N. Blinn, M. Robey, H. Shanbari, and R. R. Issa, "Using augmented reality to enhance construction management educational experiences," in Proceedings 32nd CIB W078 Workshop, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 2015, p. 8.[17] Z. H., "Using 3D Hologram to Improve Classroom, Project, and Laboratory Demonstration: A Proposal for 2017 Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant. ," Rowan University, College of Engineering, 2017.[18] T. Consoli, J. Désiron, and A. Cattaneo

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Spencer Matthew Pollard, California State University, Chico; Abbas Attarwala, California State University, Chico; Jaime Raigoza, California State University, Chico

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gavestudents a glimpse into the real-world significance of their learning. For some, this experiencesolidified their understanding, making abstract concepts more tangible. However, for others, thetransition to hands-on work introduced new challenges, underscoring the need for morescaffolding between theory and application.Lessons Learned: Areas for ImprovementWhile the BB84 QKD activity was a strong culminating project, the lead-up to it revealed gaps inhow students were prepared. The lessons leading up to this hands-on activity lacked sufficientemphasis on the physics principles and technical skills required for success. Key topics like lightpolarization, microcontroller programming, and basic circuit building were introduced tooquickly for students

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hammad Afzal Quddus, Mercer University; Landon James Yarbrough, Mercer University; Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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0.024 W·m−1·K−1 [1], andthus prevents an efficient heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink. Imperfect surfacecontact between the processor and the heat sink is a major limiting factor for creating newelectronics. Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) are thermally conductive materials used toimprove surface contact with a thermally conductive material, displacing the air and increasinginterfacial heat transfer between the heat sink and processor and this prevents overheating of thesystem.The objective was to produce repeatable and reliable results using a setup, which costssignificantly less than commercial testers. This would make TIM testing more accessible to highschool laboratories and developing nations. The goal of this project was

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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engineering education, heat transfer, thermal management of electronics, thin film analysis, and thermal barrier coatings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of a Heat Sink-Focused Heat Transfer Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering EducationAbstractThis project develops a heat sink-focused laboratory module for mechanical engineering studentsto analyze heat transfer performance. The lab guides students through hands-on experiments ofheat sink behavior under natural and forced convection, with a focus on understanding thermalresistance. The experimental setup was designed to enable students to measure base and ambienttemperatures and power input during the natural

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

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test apparatus for an engineering laboratory course.” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/cae.22773 12. M. Chen. “Facilitating aerospace engineering senior design: Integrating lab curriculum redesign with student project and new technologies.” Engineering Reports, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12938AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2152218. Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

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reading responses Rubric Points Allowed Fully correct answer 5 Partially correct answer 4.5 Incorrect but with effort 4 Minimal effort or late submission 1In-Class ActivitiesThe instructor begins the lesson by summarizing student responses to pre-class questions andaddressing common errors. This is followed by a discussion of local soil conditions, groundwaterdepth, seismic activity, projected sea level rise, and liquefaction potential. A mini-lecturetransition into a Think-Pair-Share activity (one