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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #46123A project module in an upper-division Thermodynamics course that addressesEOP Systems ThinkingDr. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Professor Teodora Rutar Shuman was the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University for 12 years. She was also the PI on an NSF-RED grant. Her research also includes electro-mechanical systems for the sustainable processing of microalgae. Her work is published in venues including the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Suraya Rahim, University of Pittsburgh

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term partnerships that synergize community vision with Pitt’s core competencies of research and education, Sanchez has built up Pitt Hydroponics in Homewood, founded Constellation Energy Inventor labs for K-12 students, and re-created the Mascaro Center’s Teach the Teacher sustainability program for science educators in the region. As a teacher he designed and created the Sustainability capstone course which has annually partnered with community stakeholders to address sustainability challenges at all scales. Past projects have included evaluating composting stations in Wilkinsburg, studying infrastructure resilience in Homewood, enabling community solar in PA, improving energy efficiency in McCandless Township, and

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto; Yucheng Zhang, University of Toronto

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #46339BOARD #137: Bridging Theory and Practice - Empowering Student Learningthrough an Interactive Dual-Axis Solar Panel Tracker PlatformDr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to industry. His research interests include the application of digital signal processing in power systems.Yucheng Zhang, University of Toronto Electrical Engineering student with a minor in Sustainable Energy at University of Toronto

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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Snyder, University of Michigan; Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Aisha Jagne, University of Michigan; Andy Pham, University of Michigan

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plausible [1]. While the nuclear industry‬‭has long sought to increase its workforce, the United States’ recent commitment to triple its‬‭nuclear capacity by 2050 has intensified this need [2]. National Labs and the private sector alike‬‭seek employees with nuclear and nuclear-related expertise, even as student and public interest‬‭remains somewhat lower than other engineering disciplines and careers [2]. At the same time, the‬‭nuclear community continues to seek a diverse workforce, knowing that diversity improves work‬‭quality and innovation across project teams and organizations. Nuclear engineering as a‬‭discipline has also committed to, in recent years, rectifying injustices of the past, where‬‭minoritized communities were taken advantage of

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter John Garforth, Garforth International; Michael A. Nealon, Henry Ford College; Nicholas Paseiro, Henry Ford College; Herbert Sinnock, Sheridan College; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

buildings on 244 acres of sacred territory in Hempstead, NY housing 10 Schools offering 6 undergraduate degrees, 15 graduate degrees, and 3 professional degrees for a 62% female and 32% students of color student body.Sheridan College Experience 2011 to 2024Sheridan’s energy transition journey started in 2011, triggered by a growing recognition fromsenior financial and sustainability leadership that the college’s energy use, impacts, and costs couldbecome a much more strategic factor in the future than it had been in the past. Early on the decisionwas made to develop a comprehensive energy and climate master plan for the entire College.A multi-disciplinary Project Working Team (PWT) was formed comprised of all the disciplinesand

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Marissa Rae Montoya, New Mexico State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Energy Efficiency, and assesses operations focusing on environmental and P2 performance to provide recommendations for improvements and related cost savings. He has also been Co-PI of a Source Reduction Grant from EPA and PI for six projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). He has trained many undergrad and graduate students on energy and environmental assessments.Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University Patricia A. Sullivan serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruitment in the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University. Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Sullivan has successfully expanded access to NMSU-based services for communities and businesses across New

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan William Ross, Drexel University; Karen Miu Miller, Drexel University; Christopher Wayne Peters, Drexel University

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of miscellaneous computer programs that are available to the public. As aforum for discussion on these programs and to champion further development, the NEA alsorecently started hosting the International School on Simulation of Nuclear Reactor Systems(SINUS). This new annual program seeks to develop modeling/simulation tools in conjunctionwith validation/verification methodologies. Participants in the program “engage in a dynamic,hands-on learning experience through self-paced project assignments that introduce them to thecutting-edge single- and multi-physics software packages” [1]. Furthermore, the InternationalAtomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been committed to developing and distributing itscomprehensive power plant simulation software

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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conscious consideration that can be used in research methods toopen our views and processes to consider underserved minorities. In contrast, educational theoriesinform the selection of a pedagogy to determine how the training and curriculum may bedelivered most effectively. The crafting and analysis of questions use both transformative andacademic theories.II. Research DesignThe mixed methods approach is modeled after Mertens's Cyclical Model for TransformativeResearch [13]. The project used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research practices.A mixed methods approach allows sociopolitical factors and practical elements of CE educationto be analyzed and compared. The research design of Figure 4 is called the Convergent ParallelDesign

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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ira Harkness, University of Florida

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

. Future efforts will focus onthe refinement of holistic energy materials and development of an elective course that exploresthe societal impacts of nuclear technology.Adaptability for Different Institutions and DisciplinesRecognizing the diversity in resources, demographics, and disciplines at various institutions, theholistic energy education framework is designed to be adaptable. Resource-rich institutionsmight include laboratory experiences, interdisciplinary projects, and industry partnerships.Conversely, institutions with limited resources could emphasize case studies and guest lectures toeffectively convey holistic energy concepts. The modular structure allows for incrementalimplementation, enabling institutions to integrate holistic energy