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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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evolving to meet the dynamic needs of society. Traditional teachingmethodologies have long provided the foundation for knowledge transmission, fosteringacademic rigor and intellectual discipline. However, as the world undergoes rapid technological,economic, and social transformations, there is a growing need to enhance student engagementand preparedness [1]. Today’s students, raised in a digital era, require adaptable learningexperiences that integrate both traditional strengths and contemporary innovations in education.The increasing demand for adaptability, collaboration, and technological fluency in theworkforce calls for a thoughtful approach that enriches rather than replaces established teachingmethodologies, ensuring a well-rounded

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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-related professions through interactive mini-sessions and displays.This paper focuses on one specific mini-session, which introduced best management practices(BMPs) for stormwater design. The session was collaboratively designed and delivered bypracticing engineers and educators. In this mini-session, student teams developed cost-effectivesite solutions that adhered to county area specifications. After a brief introduction to the topic,teams were provided with a site plan, sheets representing BMP options, a worksheet, and othersupplies. The activity was structured into the following steps:1. Calculate the Impervious Area2. Calculate the BMP Area3. Design a Minimum of Two Alternative BMP Solutions4. Estimate the Cost of the Selected BMP

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aniruddha Maiti; Samuel Adewumi; TEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKURE; Zichun Wang; Niladri Sengupta; Anastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical College; Ananya Jana, Marshall University

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1 Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV, USA 2 Fractal Analytics Inc, USA 3 Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA Corresponding author: jana@marshall.edu Abstract This study examines how large language models categorize sentences from scientific pa- pers using prompt engineering. We use two advanced web-based models, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1, to classify sentences into predefined

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Caleb Edward Scheideger, Ohio Northern University; Evan Louis Fisher, Ohio Northern University; Kaden Wince, Ohio Northern University; Emma Pond, Ohio Northern University; Maxwell Phillips, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Collins, Ohio Northern University; Rhys Francis Davies, Ohio Northern University

represents, performs simple gestures such as waving, and detects and mimics themovements of a nearby individual. The objectives of the project are to enhance outreach effortsby showcasing its represented college to prospective students and families, demonstrating thetechnical capabilities of current students, and inspiring interest in STEM fields.The project is characterized by five main design factors: (1) motor and power transmission,which drives limb and head movement. This is achieved through compact, efficient, servomotors which will generate the torque required to drive the limbs smoothly and safely. (2)structural design, which has a crucial role in the assembly of the robot’s physical structure,specifically the head, arms, and torso. The

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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organization within the university structure, hiring of studentmentors, recruiting other faculty, recruitment of students, and more. Strategies to overcome someof these issues will be presented.IntroductionA key challenge addressing many universities as well as the current workforce is the attraction ofstudents to the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields[1], [2]. This challengeneeds to be addressed at all levels of K-12 education. This is important especially due toincreased reliance on technology, and number of trained professionals not keeping up withdemand [3], [4]. As a result, it is imperative that we engage with K-12 students encouragingthem to pursue interests in STEM. STEM summer camps can lessen the impact of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Mark A. Palmer

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efforts associated with reporting pedagogical effectiveness and the various challenges encountered when trying do so, • A systematic method that can be used to develop an ascending survey to determine the effectiveness of pedagogical techniques. • The quality of student feedback.The Excel workbook and Word document that the author developed to maximize efficiency willbe demonstrated and made available.1. BackgroundThe effectiveness of a pedagogical technique is often reported without considering studentfeedback. One method is to report faculty perception. In order to determine the effectiveness ofactive learning higher level learning and formative assessment, a peer observer uses

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

in the previous course. The course has more reports than theprevious course, and the reports are more involved. Some preliminary results indicate that thestudents can apply the material from the first course and extend it to mid-level course content.IntroductionEngineering jobs frequently involve design, testing, and construction / fabrication. Thoseactivities need to be completed correctly and in a timely manner. However, the results of theactivities must be communicated effectively.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Program Outcome 3 indicatesthat engineering students need to be “able to communicate effectively” [1].In the consulting areas of engineering, written reports are the primary means of communication,but

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

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the structuralintegrity of a rack upon impact thus protecting the general public in retail (big box) stores andwarehouses. The final phase includes impact testing and developing a sales and marketingstrategy – a collaborative effort between engineering students and the school of business. Theresults are presented in detail with emphasis on how engineering and business studentscollaborate.1. Introduction: This paper reports on a four-year, industry-sponsored design project involving the design anddevelopment of a column guard used to protect storage racks from forklift impacts. The projectwas used to support five separate undergraduate senior (capstone) projects spanning a time-period of approximately four years and involving sixteen

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Sumaiya Benta Nasir, Grand Valley State University

properties of the plastic products in injection molding process. The qualityof the final products is dependent on controlling these variables [1][2][3]. The cooling rate of thepolymer materials is influenced by the mold temperature. Higher mold temperature makes thecooling rate slower which can give better crystalline structure and good mechanical strength butmakes the product more brittle. Higher mold temperature also helps to get a better surface finishand lower residual stress but consumes more energy. [4]. On the other hand, lower moldtemperature results in faster cooling which compromises the mechanical strength due to lowcrystalline structure and dimensional instability due to higher shrinkage. Lower moldtemperature also can result in other

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

undergraduate research and service learning. Brief highlights of bothof these two techniques are provided next. This paper later describes involving undergraduatestudents in a project in a highway engineering course using a combination of both undergraduateresearch and service learning. It will present some findings and provide some recommendations.Importance of Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research Projects:Engaging undergraduate students in research activities has long been proven to be an effectivemeans of learning. Although this movement started in scientific academic programs [1] likeengineering, it quickly expanded to include other disciplines as well like arts and humanities.The literature is saturated with articles which are testifying to

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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morelikely to persist to graduation. By connecting first-year students with peer mentors, professionaldevelopment opportunities, and a sense of community, EngineerFEST lays the foundation fortheir success. Engineering festivals and events have become a dynamic approach to enhancingstudent engagement and learning in engineering education. Research highlights the role ofdiverse educational activities in fostering inclusion and feelings of belonging among students.For instance, Rambo-Hernandez et al. (2020) examined the impact of inclusion-awarenessactivities in first year engineering classes, revealing positive outcomes in student retention andbelongingness [1].Programmatic support tailored to facilitate student success has also been a cornerstone

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso

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STEMchallenges. The results demonstrated that the REU program effectively increased participants'enthusiasm for STEM fields and encouraged many to consider advanced education and careers inSTEM. Participants reported a heightened sense of self-efficacy, particularly in conductingresearch, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Additionally, students expressed a strongercommitment to pursuing STEM pathways and identified new career interests as a result of theirengagement with research mentors and peers. The findings highlight the REU program’s role inpromoting diversity and inclusion within STEM by fostering a supportive and challengingenvironment for students. 1. IntroductionThe National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experiences for

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Daron Marshall Weekley, Marshall University; Jace A McPherson-Duckworth, Marshall University; Anastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical College; Ananya Jana, Marshall University

Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical CollegeDr. Ananya Jana, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Evaluating the Suitability of Different Intraoral Scan Resolutions for Deep Learning-Based Tooth Segmentation Daron Weekley1 , Jace Duckworth1 , Anastasiia Sukhanova1 , Ananya Jana1 , 1 Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA Corresponding author: jana@marshall.eduAbstractIntraoral scans are widely used in digital dentistry for tasks such as dental restoration, treatmentplanning, and orthodontic procedures. These scans contain detailed topological

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit Mercy; Linda Slowik PhD

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earned an average of 35.7 credits per year with an average cumulativeGPA of 3.59 compared to 33.6 credits per year with a 3.27 GPA for the comparison students.While it is challenging to disaggregate the effect of the academic preparation of the studentsbefore their entry to the program, this paper investigates the contribution of program elementsthrough an analysis of: (1) student attitudes and opinions, (2) student interaction with campuspersonnel and resources, and (3) student social networks. This evaluation shows SEED programparticipants have stronger connections to Detroit Mercy as evidenced by their interactions withthe campus and the composition of their support networks.KeywordsStudent success, retention, broadening participation, high

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

engineering careers. With theseinsights in mind, the authors felt compelled to introduce open-ended labs into their fluidmechanics course, believing that they would provide students with the opportunity to engage inmore meaningful, hands-on learning that mirrors the challenges they will face in professionalpractice [1-5]Pilot Implementation in an Advanced Fluid Mechanics courseThe pilot of the open-ended lab was introduced in the Fall 2024 semester as part of a mechanicalengineering technology program's fluid mechanics course. This course is the second in asequence of two fluid mechanics courses, designed to build upon foundational concepts andprovide more advanced knowledge of fluid behavior. It is a 4-credit hour course, with 3 credithours

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Yousef Fazea, Marshall University; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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programs.Confidence in digital tools was relatively high, with 49% feeling very confident. These resultshighlight the need for more interactive and adaptive content, robust technical support, and strongerfeedback mechanisms to enhance learning outcomes. This study provides actionablerecommendations for integrating these improvements into engineering and other higher educationcurricula, bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy to meet student needs effectively ina post-pandemic academic environment.IntroductionBefore the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online learning platforms, existingresearch had already explored student preferences and challenges related to online education [1-4]. Both synchronous and asynchronous modes were gaining

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Edward Jesse Sizemore III, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

educationalmaterials. In this paper, novel approaches to improving power systems engineering educationthrough gamification are reviewed and explored. This study also explored relevant examples ofgamified implementations in education in other subjects, such as math, physics, andprogramming. From this, the similarities and differences between power system education andthe external subjects are explored, and a research agenda to apply gamification to power systemseducation is developed.IntroductionPower engineering is the oldest electrical engineering subdiscipline [1] and it is key enablingtechnology for all other engineering disciplines (without power, there is no computer science,etc.). However, the education in power engineering has consistently suffered as

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Mathew Allen, Marshall University; Ben Taylor, Marshall University; Pingping Zhu, Marshall University; Preston K Sellards, Marshall University

significance of this research lies in its potentialapplications across diverse sectors, such as search and rescue operations, entertainment, andhuman-computer interaction. The drone control strategies developed in this research hold promisefor enhancing user interaction and contributing to more intuitive and accessible drone operationsacross various industries. These advancements signify progress towards establishing a more user-friendly and versatile autonomous drone landscape, highlighting the research’s implications andpractical applications.1. Introduction The growing demand for intuitive and efficient control systems in drone technology hasspurred significant research into alternative methods for interacting with these devices

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Alexander Robert Pomesky, Ohio Northern University; Miranda Nienaber, Ohio Northern University; Thomas James Stickney, Ohio Northern University

decisions about pressurizedvessels and high storage basins as a pressure source for the turbines.Proposed SolutionThe solution our team proposed consists of three separate modules, each able to mount on theexisting hydraulic bench. Figure 1 shown below depicts the general layout of the solution.Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 3 Figure 1: Three separate modulesThis design meets the need and creates value for the customer by providing a way for students tolearn about the different types of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo

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activities will be organized for each cohort of students in whichthey learn about the practical fieldwork of STEM professions. These activities will be designed insuch a way that students learn about the basics of automation, coding, and robotics. All studentswill be assigned a task over time to write simple codes and make simple projects. As the club willhave partnerships with Siemens Foundation and local colleges and companies, it will organizemonthly, quarterly, and annual meetings, seminars, and workshops to further give an insight to themiddle and high school students about the higher studies and fieldwork of STEM-related fields. Figure 1 AI Model (Majjate, et al., 2023) Also, as the present study aims to

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union

with developingflipped learning in 2007. From their classrooms in Colorado, the technique has spread to theuniversity level and across the world. [1], [2] This approach is based on flipping or invertingtraditional classroom activities. In a traditional approach, students gain their first exposure to thematerial during the class meeting, usually in the from of a didactic lecture. Students then applythe concepts that they learned from the lecture to their homework, which is completed outside ofthe class meeting. In engineering courses, the homework often takes the form of a set ofproblems to solve. In the flipped learning approach, these activities are reversed. Students gaintheir first exposure to material in an individual setting by watching a

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State University; Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State University; Subhashini Ganapathy, Wright State University; Jeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University

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engineering systems. As the worldbecomes increasingly data-driven, the ability to understand and apply statistical methods hasbecome a critical skill not only for specialists but for a wide range of professionals [1] [2]. Indisciplines such as biomedical engineering, pharmacology, and industrial engineering, statisticalliteracy enables advancements in patient care, drug development, and operational efficiency [3].Moreover, industries and organizations now rely heavily on statistical techniques to deriveactionable insights from vast quantities of data, underscoring its pervasive role in both innovationand routine operations [4].Despite the importance of statistics, student attitudes towards statistics education are often negativeeven before classes [5

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Romain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit Mercy; Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy

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from time to time and with digital labs.II. Two examples of PBL implementationAuthors of this paper use the PBL approach for first year engineering students. They arereflecting on how to enhance their practice for implementation in the Global South. The firstexample presents the way PBL is done in the engineering college at the Loyola University ofCongo (DRC, Global South) and the second is presented as an interview with a professor at theengineering college of University of Detroit Mercy (USA, North).II.1. Steps of a PBL at the Loyola University of CongoAt the engineering school of the Loyola University of Congo, PBL approach is used in severalcourses, among which the introduction to industrial engineering science. In the beginning of theyear

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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following steps: (1) participation in formalenrichment programs/seminars/trainings, (2) systematic review of course outlines and materials,(3) a monthly series of conversations that examined sustainability in the context of engineeringeducation from academic, social, and personal perspectives, and (4) conducting a student surveyto evaluate sustainability awareness. This formal process, along with the ABET accreditationcontinuous improvement process, deepened the awareness of how and what courses need to beimproved. Most importantly, the discussions improved the clarity and understanding of how thesame technical material can be delivered in different sections of the course with different coursemodalities across all engineering programs. In this work

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University

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is on recruiting, supporting, and helping students graduate by fostering a hands-on andsupportive learning environment. The PWS employs a Project-Based Learning method, givingstudents opportunities for real-world projects and faculty mentorship, beginning in theirfreshman year. Research on successful STEM programs identifies three key strategies forstudent retention: (1) early research involvement, (2) active learning in introductory courses,and (3) participation in STEM learning communities. The PWS research, classified as"efficacy research," targets two participant groups: (1) mostly first-year students who join theseminar course for a long-term study and (2) those who leave the program. The first cohort(N=10) joined in Fall 2021, followed

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ali Nawaz, Marshall University; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem

outcomes research, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully published several peer-reviewed articles in biomedical sciences, physical medicine and rehabilitation, modeling and simulation of physiological signals, motion analysis, and engineering.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Modeling of Optical Sensors Incorporating Optical Amplifiers Ali Nawaz1, Mohammed Ferdjallah1, and Asad Salem2 1 Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University, WV 2 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Marshall University, WV nawaz6

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Edward Jesse Sizemore III; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem

outcomes research, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully published several peer-reviewed articles in biomedical sciences, physical medicine and rehabilitation, modeling and simulation of physiological signals, motion analysis, and engineering.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Modeling of Single Muscle Fiber Action Potential with Varying Depth Edward Sizemore1, Mohammed Ferdjallah1, and Asad Salem2 1 Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University, WV 2 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Marshall University, WV

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

of the robot is secondary to that of the PLC. That said, to train engineeringstudents to program both and tie the two together such that each is performing its task mostefficiently is the purpose of the course described here. 1 Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright©2025, American Society for Engineering EducationCourses in Place Prior to NowThe development of the present course rests on the back of several other courses including theoriginal PLC course taught first to Engineering Technology students and then to ElectricalEngineering and finally Mechanical Engineering