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

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Paper ID #49469Inclusion of Sustainability into a First-Year Engineering Technology CourseDr. Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineeringand Computer Science Punya Basnayaka (she/her/hers) is an Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Cuyahoga Community College, OH, where she teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and Pre-Engineering courses. She has been involved with ABET accreditation process in preparing the self study report and course evaluation,. Additionally she is a member of the inaugural faculty learning community (FLC) for

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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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Paper ID #49599Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental EngineeringThrough Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She focuses on sustainability and expanding engineering participation through educational programs and outreach.Taylor WarstlerDr. Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological

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Kathryn Chludzinski, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering; C. Virgil Solomon, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

Engineers, Baja SAE Conversion Overview, [Online]. Available: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/gen/DocumentResources.aspx. [10] Kohler Engines, Kohler Baja SAE Engine Performance, [Online]. Available: https://bajasae.net/cdsweb/gen/DocumentResources.aspx. [11] Mechanical Engineering Courses, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://catalog.ysu.edu/courses/mech/. [12] Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineerng: Student Outcomes, Youngstown State University, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/colleges- programs/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics/department-mechanical- industrial/mechanical-engineering-program/.[13] ABET Accreditation Commision, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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Paper ID #49613Approach to Sustainable Material Selection Balancing Trade-Offs with AshbyChartsDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is associate professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). She has extensive analytical and experimental research experience in the area of performance of materials used in building and infrastructure applications. She strives to implement principles of sustainability in the engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Zachary Schreiber, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Anne M Lucietto, School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

Paper ID #49552Systematic Review of Wind Energy Vehicle IntegrationZachary Schreiber, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) I am a graduate student and instructor at Purdue University pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology with a focus in sustainable energy. I instruct Fundamental Electronic Systems for non-electrical engineering technology majors in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.Dr. Anne M Lucietto, School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #49600Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Througha Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveDr. Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Nathan Galinsky is a tenure-track faculty in the chemical engineering department at WVU Tech since 2019. He has been actively involved in outreach within the university running six summer outreach programs since 2021 and being actively involved within the department and university in K-12 outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. His educational research interests are on K-12 outreach, developing more engaging out of class

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Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

Administration STEM education initiatives.Dr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is a Teaching Associate Professor for the Fundamentals of Engineering Program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has postdoctoral training in ne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Survey Development to Examine Connections Between Engineering Identity and Engineering Student SupportIntroductionSeveral instruments have been developed to assess students' science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) identity (e.g., [1], [2]). These instruments include evaluation

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Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University; Haroon M, Marshall University

Paper ID #49755WhatsPhish: WhatsApp AI Phishing Detector ChatbotDr. Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed UniversityHaroon M, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WhatsPhish: AI Powered WhatsApp Phishing Detector Chatbot Muna Abdulla Ahmed Abdelrahman1, Hasa Mohammed Abdulla Alblooshi1, Awatef Adel Ali Ibrahim1, Fatma Outay1, Haroon Malik2 1 Zayed University, Dubai, UAE 2 College of Engineering and Computer Sciences

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Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

undergraduate contexts. Thesefindings underscore the necessity for a standardized curriculum that integratestransdisciplinarity into engineering education.ChallengesThe first challenge is the disciplinary barrier. When we searched for literature, we identifiedmultiple transdisciplinary studies in other disciplines. For example, Block et al. [45] explorethe integration of urban sustainability, Mode 2 Science, and transdisciplinary educationthrough the Master Thesis Ateliers of the Ghent Stadsacademie, focusing on complex and"wicked" urban issues. Meanwhile, Tejedor et al. [47] emphasize the growing importance oftransdisciplinarity for achieving sustainability goals within technological curriculums. Arecurring topic in these studies, including the

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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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Paper ID #49533EngineerFEST: Building Community and Engagement Among First-Year EngineeringStudentsMs. Susie Huggins, West Virginia University Huggins currently works for the Fundamentals of Engineering program at West Virginia University. She is working on her PhD in Education a lifelong dream. Huggins is an advocate of STEM learning in the K-12 arena as well as a proponent of after school programing to help build the workforce of the Technological Revolution. She is particularly interested in Appalachian kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of STEM.Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is

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Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University

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Paper ID #49630Tuition Equity: Adverse effects of tuition policy on engineering studentsDr. Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University Nicholas Baine, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering. His expertise is in the design of electrical control systems and sensor data fusion. As an instructor, he specializes in teaching freshman courses as well as control systems.Dr. Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University Karl Brakora is an Associate Professor in the area of electrical engineering at Grand Valley State University. He previously worked for small companies and as an independent

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Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union

Students’ Performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)Subjects,” Asia-Pac. Educ. Res., vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 379–400, Jun. 2023, doi: 10.1007/s40299-022-00661-6.[9] J. Gong, S. Cai, and M. Cheng, “Exploring the Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom onSTEM Student Achievement: A Meta-analysis,” Technol. Knowl. Learn., vol. 29, no. 2, pp.1129–1150, Jun. 2024, doi: 10.1007/s10758-023-09700-7.[10] Z. Turan, “Evaluating Whether Flipped Classrooms Improve Student Learning in ScienceEducation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” Scand. J. Educ. Res., vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 1–19, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.1080/00313831.2021.1983868.[11] C. A. Bredow, P. V. Roehling, A. J. Knorp, and A. M. Sweet, “To Flip or Not to Flip? AMeta-Analysis of

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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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Paper ID #49750Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for ScientificText Categorization Using Prompt EngineeringAniruddha MaitiSamuel AdewumiTEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKUREZichun WangNiladri SenguptaAnastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical CollegeAnanya Jana, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for Scientific Text Categorization Using Prompt Engineering Aniruddha Maiti1 , Samuel Adewumi1 , Temesgen Alemayehu Tikure1 , Zichun Wang1 , Niladri Sengupta2 , Anastasiia Sukhanova3 , Ananya Jana3

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering EducationThe first of these being finding the correct vortex tube to fit the needs of the project. Though vortextubes are not a recent technology, there is not a lot of information regarding different applicationslike the one the team needed it for. Because of this, the team spent a lot of time researching andrejecting varied sizes that would not output the proper velocity needed. After extensive researchand calculations, the team was able to select the correct vortex tube that would be ideal for theapplication.Once the team found the vortex tube that was needed, the next challenge was the size of the tubeitself. To get the velocity needed for the

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

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-proposedsolutions instead of investigating their own ideas with personal critical thinking. Engagingstudents, from day one, in PBL method exploiting efficiently AI, could result in enhancingmotivation of engineering students, even those lacking scientific prerequisites. Practicalexperiments, like disassembling and reassembling technology, combined with PBL, are expectedto reduce students' apprehension of engineering courses.I. IntroductionThe rapid technological innovations in all sectors such as sustainable infrastructures orautomated machines require more engineers with versatile skills. This demand, thoughinequitably distributed around the world, is a global trend. In the US, the CHIPS and ScienceAct, the estimation is that in the semiconductor industry

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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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, Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Dental Informatics programs at various public and private universities with more than 15 years of administrative experience as a chair/program director and 25 years of teaching, research, service, and industrial experiences.Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University Dr. Husnu S. Narman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Previously a post-doctoral fellow at Clemson University, his research interests include distributed computing, cyber-physical systems, machine learning applications, social networks, and advanced learning technologies. He has secured around $3.5 million in funding as PI or Co-PI and has over 60 peer

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University; Julia Kamatali, Ohio Northern University

effective. While the game is still in development, the proposed design representsgreat potential to improve learning in a core engineering course.References[1] R. Austin and B. Hunter, “ict policy and implementation in education: Cases in canada, northern ireland and ireland,” European Journal of Education, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 178– 192, Feb. 2013. doi:10.1111/ejed.12013[2] O. S. Kaya and E. Ercag, “The impact of applying challenge-based Gamification Program on students’ learning outcomes: Academic achievement, motivation and flow,” Education and Information Technologies, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 10053–10078, Jan. 2023. doi:10.1007/s10639-023-11585-z[3] L. Jaramillo-Mediavilla, A. Basantes-Andrade, M. Cabezas-González

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Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

following: He was an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State Fayette for 10 years between 2000 and 2010. He served as an Associate Professor of Construction Management and Engineering Technology with the Department of Agricultural and Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University for five years from 2010 to 2015. He also taught as an Adjunct Professor with Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey, USA in the 2014/2015 academic year. He worked as an occasional instructor with the College of Mainland in the Galveston area in Texas, USA. Dr. Kuzmar has a dual citizenship. He is a Jordanian as well as a US citizen. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Omar Ahmed Raheem Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University; Austin Harper; Ahmed Shoyeb Raihan, 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 Assistant Professor (2011-2013) and Instructor (2007-2009) at the University of Diyala, Iraq. He has taught several courses in the mechanical engineering, engineering management, and production (manufacturing) engineering fields. His areas of research interest are in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and design efficiency, design thinking, productivity improvement, advanced manufacturing and technologies, subtractive and additive manufacturing, quality control

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

statistical data analysis. As an electrical and biomedical engineering scientist, he conducted research in computer modeling of the brain, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), electrical impedance tomography, electrode design, and EMG and muscle action potentials and ions channels simulation & modeling. His technical research interests include digital systems, embedded, systems, computer architecture, adaptive and system identification, modeling and simulation, and signal and image processing. His clinical research interests include impacts of chronic diseases in elderly (such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes), innovative technology for drug addiction treatment and prevention, medical records, comparative

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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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Paper ID #49761Bridging Tradition and Innovation: A Thoughtful Approach to Future-ReadyEducationDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by demystifying complex math, science

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Grace Hattery, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Dax Amburgy, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #49534Spark of Imagination CapstoneGrace Hattery, Ohio Northern University Grace Hattery is a Senior at Ohio Northern University pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Major and a Entertainment Design and Production Minor.Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Previously, she worked at The University of Texas at Austin and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She is actively involved in community outreach with a goal

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

statistical data analysis. As an electrical and biomedical engineering scientist, he conducted research in computer modeling of the brain, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), electrical impedance tomography, electrode design, and EMG and muscle action potentials and ions channels simulation & modeling. His technical research interests include digital systems, embedded, systems, computer architecture, adaptive and system identification, modeling and simulation, and signal and image processing. His clinical research interests include impacts of chronic diseases in elderly (such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes), innovative technology for drug addiction treatment and prevention, medical records, comparative

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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

Paper ID #49626Exploring Open Lab Experiences to Enhance Fluid Mechanics EducationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME).Dr. Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo Dr. Noela A. Haughton is an associate professor of Education (Research and Measurement program) in the Judith Herb College of Education

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Alexa July Hoffman, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

universities. Among the 39institutions, just six offer ABET-accredited engineering and technology programs [34]: • Bluefield State University, which provides degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology with a focus on power systems related classes • BridgeValley Community and Technical College, which provides programs in engineering technology • Fairmont State University, which provides programs in engineering technology • Marshall University, which provides degrees in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering with power system classes 12 • West Virginia University (WVU), which has significant heritage and

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Xu Gao, Marshall University; Pingping Zhu, Marshall University; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University

research interests include impacts of chronic diseases in elderly (such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes), innovative technology for drug addiction treatment and prevention, medical records, comparative 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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Applications of Computer Vision Segmentation in Hematology and Blood Cell Medical Imaging James Gao

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

Paper ID #49542New Course for Robotics and PLC ControlDr. William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo Dr. William Evans earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2005 and his M.S.E.E. in 1975, both from the University of Toledo. He earned his B.S.E.E. in 1971 from UIUC. Dr. Evans has fifteen years experience as a controls engineer for industry, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 New Course for Robotics and PLC Control William T Evans, PhD, PE Department of Engineering Technology

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

the educational quality and results in multiple disciplines. Priorwork, e.g. [4], investigated the application of gamification in various domains, as presented inTable 1. Overall, 53%, of these studies are predominantly focused on science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) [4]. This distribution reveals that a large degree of feasibility isplaced on subjects where the application of knowledge is the primary focus. Topics such associal sciences are not detailed as a category in this list, whereas the application of gamificationin every listed category is simple to determine [5].While a majority of gamification studies and work has focused on STEM fields [4], relativelylittle has been applied to power engineering education [6] and these