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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chidiebere Akudigwe, Oral Roberts University; Mark Baumruk, Oral Roberts University; Glory Hansel, Oral Roberts University; Grant Kaste, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan Ophus, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Paper ID #48962Taco Holder Laboratory ProjectChidiebere Akudigwe, Oral Roberts University Chidi Akuidgwe is a Nigerian undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at Oral University. Fueled by curiosity and determination, he pursues innovative solutions.Mark Baumruk, Oral Roberts University Mark Baumruk is an engineering major with a mechanical concentration in the School of Engineering at Oral Roberts University. He is on track to earn his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in May 2025. Driven by a desire to understand how things work, his academic interests include thermal and fluid sciences, as well as hands-on

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley David Klehm, Oral Roberts University; Emmelia Lichty, Oral Roberts University; Moriah Love Metellus, Oral Roberts University; Quadre John Antoine Moore, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan Ophus, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Roberts University’s School of Engineering as a machine shop technician.Dr. John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University John Matsson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994 respectively. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Improved Student Comprehension Through Student-Designed Tensile TestingIntroductionAbstractLabs greatly enhance students' understanding by bringing to life often abstract concepts andequations. However, executing effective laboratory coursework for engineering courses isdifficult because of a lack of preparedness students

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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timothy C scott, Sweet Briar College; Lemuel T Curran, Sweet Briar College

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the high school level, earning recognition for innovation and leadership in STEM programs. His industry background includes product development at Bigg Design and engineering roles at NIST, Omnitech, and Philips Technology, with projects ranging from energy systems to robotic assembly lines. Lem holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, an M.S. in Management Science from Liberty University, and is trained as a machinist with expertise in CAD software, welding, CNC machining, and 3D printing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Laboratory Fixture for Heat Transfer Using a Hair DryerAbstractThis paper describes a simple test fixture for

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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Trevont Moore, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan V Ophus, Oral Roberts University; Gabriel Pendell, Oral Roberts University; Michael Portman, Oral Roberts University; Jordan Matthew Swan, Oral Roberts University; Manuel Yanez, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Paper ID #48951Stretch Blow Molding Laboratory Using Preform and 3D Printed MoldTrevont Moore, Oral Roberts University I am an engineering major with a mechanical concentration in the School of Engineering at Oral Roberts University. I will earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in May 2026. I have been drawn to science and math for as long as I can remember, and studying engineering has only furthered my desire for it. I am hungry for more and more knowledge so that I can impact the world for good.Mr. Jonathan V Ophus, Oral Roberts University Jonathan Ophus has worked in several facets of the fabrication industry over

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathanael Kloeppel, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Denis Uebiyev, Purdue University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Joshua J Ellis, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali, California State University San Marcos; Hamed Nademi; Manish Parashar, The University of Utah; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah

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ensure the resilience and safety of these interconnected systems in our increasingly connected world. In this work in progress, an experiential learning framework composed of an embed- ded development kit and a set of laboratory experiments is proposed, allowing students to learn foundational principles related to cyber-physical systems security through hands-on experimentation. The embedded development kit integrates real wired and wireless communication networks with industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, a real-world programmable logic controller (PLC), models of real-world applications such as submarine position control and a DC motor speed control, and multiple I/O con- nections to integrate IoT

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ELOS Technical Session 5: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Innovative Tools and Techniques for Experiential Engineering Education

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Giorgio Arzate-Juarez, University of Maryland College Park; Daniel Boback, University of Maryland College Park; Annabelle Diep, University of Maryland, College Park; Anna E Dyson, University of Maryland College Park; Jeyadave Nuntha Kumar, University of Maryland College Park; Vrunda Patel, University of Maryland, College Park; Terrence Pierce, University of Maryland College Park; Joshua Sambrano, University of Maryland College Park; Siloe-Noah Selebangue, University of Maryland College Park; Alayna Isabella Sheahy, University of Maryland College Park; Shravan Suresh, University of Maryland College Park; Marklin Yi, University of Maryland College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Ken Kiger, University of Maryland, College Park

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machinery and help to drive behavior in learning environments. His academic training was in Physics and Philosophy before he turned to science (particDr. Ken Kiger, University of Maryland, College Park ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Go with the Flow! Empowering hands-on individual fluid dynamics educationG Arzate-Juarez, D Boback, A Diep, A Dyson, J Nuntha Kumar, V Patel, T Pierce, J Sambrano, S Selebangue, A Sheahy, S Suresh, M Taesun Yi, A Elby, K Kiger University of Maryland, College ParkHands-on laboratory experiments are a standard component of many introductory college-levelcourses in fluid dynamics. When done well

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Keisha C. A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Joseph Dowell; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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. Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University Kazeem B. Olanrewaju is an assistant professor in the department of chemical engineering at Prairie View A & M University. His more than 10 years of experience in the chemical engineering profession both in the public and private sectors includes positions as Chemical/Cement Laboratory Engineer at State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Transport., Associate Consultant at ChemProcess Technology (CPT) LLC., and Process Safety and Risk Analyst Co-op at Akzo Nobel Functional Chemical, Stenungsund, Sweden. He is a Recipient of the AIChE-Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) 30 years anniversary James Wei award and 2021 MAC distinguished service award. He is

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ELOS Technical Session 5: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Innovative Tools and Techniques for Experiential Engineering Education

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Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne

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Paper ID #49369BYOE: A Multidisciplinary DIY Speaker Design ProjectProf. Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne Brian Krongold received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering in 1995, 1997 and 2001, respectively, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and worked there as a Research Assistant at the Coordinated Science Laboratory from 1995-2001. From December 2001 to December 2004, he was a Research Fellow in the ARC Special Research Centre for Ultra-Broadband Information Networks in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne, Australia

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ELOS Technical Session 5: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Innovative Tools and Techniques for Experiential Engineering Education

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Alex Shaffer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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University of Michigan and has been an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As part of the Center for the Space Environment Modeling at University of Michigan, she was a core member of the software developing team for the Space Weather Modeling Framework. She is a recent awardee of the NSF CAREER, NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator and Air Force Young Investigator Program awards. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 BYOE: Building Robust VR Learning Environments: Best Methods to Visualize divergence-free Vector FieldsIntroductionThe theory of electromagnetism (E&M), encapsulated in the four Maxwell’s equations, is at thecore of

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ELOS Technical Session 5: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Innovative Tools and Techniques for Experiential Engineering Education

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George Prpich, University of Virginia; Amara L Pettit, University of Virginia; Clare Cocker, University of Virginia

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Paper ID #47314BYOE: Hands-on Experiments for Teaching Process Safety: Exploring DustExplosionsDr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Professional Skills and Safety are my main pedagogical interests. I use the Chemical Engineering laboratory to implement safety training to improve safety culture, and to adapt assessment methods to enhance development of students’ professional skills. I am an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia and I hold a B.Sc. (University of Saskatchewan) and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Queen’s University). Complimenting my pedagogical research is an interest in

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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Caroline Crockett, University of Virginia; Adam Barnes, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia

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before returning to Virginia Tech to teach engineering as a professor of practice. He then moved to Charlottesville and began teaching at the University of Virginia in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where he has now been for 5 years.Dr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Professional Skills and Safety are my main pedagogical interests. I use the Chemical Engineering laboratory to implement safety training to improve safety culture, and to adapt assessment methods to enhance development of students’ professional skills. I am an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia and I hold a B.Sc. (University of Saskatchewan) and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Queen’s

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #46856Design of an Inquiry-Based Independent Experiment in a Heat Transfer LaboratoryDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Associate Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development.Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign ©American

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Paper ID #46727Effectiveness of Checklists in Developing Technical Writing SkillsDr. Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Gautom Das is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering at UMBC. Prior to joining UMBC, he was a Research Scientist and Lecturer in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, and a Post-doctoral Scholar at the University of California, Davis. He earned his PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He has worked in research laboratories in the US

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yitong Zhao, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Juliana Lynn Fuqua, Cal Poly Pomona

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incorporation of an artificial intelligence (AI)assistant in a thermal fluid laboratory experiment. The virtual reality lab was designed by studentassistants and the principal investigator, and the AI was powered by Generative PretrainedTransformer (GPT) technology. The goal of the VR is to increase student participation in the lab.The goal of the AI is to bridge holes between theoretical knowledge and engineering practice.The lab experiment was implemented in a senior-level mechanical engineering course mid-springsemester 2024. This topic was traditionally eliminated from the course due to the costs associatedwith the experiment. The student groups performed the experiment in three different modalities:traditional, with virtual reality only, and with

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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Grace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University; David Olusogo Owolabi, Morgan State University; Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Paper ID #48650Assessing Air Quality at HBCU Engineering Laboratories to Enhance StudentSafety and LearningGrace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University Grace Yemisi Balogun is a Ph.D. student in Bio-Environmental Sciences at Morgan State University & an Environment, Social and Governance analyst. With a professional background in environmental, health & safety (EHS) consultancy and ISO 14001:2015 auditing, she blends research with impact. With her work in ESG strategy, nanoparticle application for heavy metal mitigation, air quality monitoring, and wastewater management, she continues to traverse science and

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Poster Session

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Nicholas Hendricks, Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG; Tanisha Gupta, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Emine Cagin, Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG; Brett Michael Mann, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sophia Reynolds, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nancy Burnham, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Andrew DePalma, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Carolina Ruiz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI); Jeffrey Solomon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jonas Vergés

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this presentation.John Andrew DePalma, Worcester Polytechnic Institute John DePalma is an upcoming senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He is a mechanical engineering major and enjoys specifically working with computer aided design (CAD). He has worked with Heidelberg Instruments Nano to make their nanofabrication tools more accessible and useable for education. John has worked as a manufacturing engineer intern at Jonal Laboratories in Connecticut, where he improved assembly processes and designed fixtures for polymer and elastomer sealing products. He works at WPI as a lifeguard at the Sports and Recreation Center and is serving as President of the Underwater Hockey Club.Prof. Carolina Ruiz, Worcester

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St. Clair P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University

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Paper ID #47292Faculty Professional Development in Engineering Lab Writing Pedagogiesthrough a National WorkshopDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his collaborators attracted close to

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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Peter B Johnson, Imperial College London

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Paper ID #48685Open-inquiry in the laboratory: a case study of a scenario-based pipe flowactivityDr. Peter B Johnson, Imperial College London Peter is a Principal Teaching Fellow (permanent academic staff with an education focused remit) in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Imperial College London. He teaches a fluid mechanics module to undergraduate students. He is also responsible for laboratory based learning, and plays a lead role in teaching administration within the department. Additionally, Peter has a remit to innovate in educational methods, with two main focuses: discovery based learning, including

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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Bobby F Hodgkinson, University of Colorado Boulder

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identifying effective strategies for algorithm design 2 . This method isparticularly useful in computational contexts, where understanding the “why” behind code is ascrucial as the “how” 2 . In addition, AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can be used as an educationalresource to support learning and research, but educators need to be proficient in their use tointegrate them effectively 6,3 . However, AI cannot replace key higher order skills, as was shownwhen analyzing AI-generated laboratory reports in chemistry, which highlighted severaldeficiencies, such as inability to maintain consistency, generate references, and suggestexperimental errors 3 .In the realm of computational thinking, algorithmic explanations can serve as a powerful meansof instruction

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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Rachel Sharpe, University of Colorado Boulder; Kai Amey, University of Colorado Boulder; Lauren Darling, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) is located at the University of ColoradoBoulder, a large public research institution. Through workshops, laboratories, active learningspaces, and manufacturing and prototyping facilities, our ITLP team supports the College ofEngineering and Applied Science (CEAS) in growing students’ hands-on engineering skillsacross all disciplines in the college. In 2022, CEAS published strategic goals focused in largepart on improving the quality of instruction [13]. In support of students and to help achievecollege goals, our redesign aligned with key measures—including enhancing co-curricularopportunities, developing innovative educational offerings, and implementing inclusive learningexperiences to benefit students.In

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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Alison Priya Nandram, University of Ottawa; Jason A. Foster P.Eng., University of Ottawa

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physical concepts. However, despite their increasingadoption in laboratories and classrooms, there is significant variability in the technologies andpedagogical strategies used across different teaching kits. Furthermore, their overalleffectiveness in achieving specific learning outcomes remains underexplored, highlighting acritical need for further investigation in this area. This systematic review adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews andMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to comprehensively analyze the current landscape ofteaching kits in biomedical engineering education. The review focuses on evaluating the types oftechnologies integrated into these kits, the educational methodologies they support, and theoutcomes

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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Erick Rodriguez-Seda, United States Naval Academy

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Paper ID #47661A Small, Low-Cost Undergraduate Laboratory for the Study of Graph Theoryand the Networked Control of Multi-Agent SystemsDr. Erick Rodriguez-Seda, United States Naval Academy Erick J. Rodr´ıguez-Seda received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, in 2004 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. From 2011 to 2013, he was a

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megha Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Joseph Tibbs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kaitlyn Tuvilleja, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #49318Work In Progress: Adding Additional Methods to Identify Mistakes in anUndergraduate Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory CourseDr. Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Hannah Kimmel is a recently graduated PhD candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is actively seeking a teaching faculty position and is interested in student engagement, developing a sense of belonging in science for students, and bioengineering curriculum creation.Megha Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignJoseph Tibbs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Joseph

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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David M. Czerwonky, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kay C. Kobak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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pedagogical redesign of a summer research experiencefor undergraduates (REU). The summer REU that we have examined has functioned as aresearch apprenticeship program for over 20 years delivering numerous professionaldevelopment opportunities to undergraduate researchers. The apprenticeship part of the programfocuses on experience in a laboratory, conducting experiments or simulations. We have appliedbackward-course design principles to enhance the structure of the program. Backwards design isa way of designing curriculum by starting with the end goal in mind. This means identifyingdesired results (learning objectives) followed by acceptable evidence of learning (assessment)before developing instructional activities (instruction). Although backward

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Maya Leizerovich, University of Colorado Boulder

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Patrick William Kuczwara, University of Arkansas; Nikolas Ala-Kokko, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas; Younghye Song, University of Arkansas

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graduates [2].Laboratory modules in engineering courses can offer an excellent opportunity for BMEstudents to boost these skillsets and increase their employability.As members of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, wehave recently shown that early exposure to SolidWorks in sophomore-level BME corecourses (Intro to BME in the fall semester and Biomechanical Engineering in the springsemester) helps boost student interest and competence in the software for CAD and 3Dsimulation[4, 5]. However, our curriculum currently lacks 3D modeling and simulationintegration in junior-level core courses. Therefore, a new lab module was developed in ajunior-level core course, Biomaterials, to continue SolidWorks exposure and

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Doha Meslem, Bergische Universität Wuppertal

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vocational schools and to adapt the learning content to the requirements of later professional practice.Dr. Dominik May, University of Wuppertal Dr. May serves as a Professor for Technical Education and Engineering Education Research at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering at University of Wuppertal. His work revolves around generating both fundamental and practical knowledge that defines, informs, and enhances the education of engineers. His primary research thrust centers around the development, implementation, practical utilization, and pedagogical value of online laboratories. These laboratories span a range of formats, including remote, virtual, and cross-reality platforms. Dr. May’s

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Peter Griffiths, University of Virginia; Jill Fennell, Georgia Institute of Technology

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engineering lab courses. As this is a work in progress, future analysis will focus on codingand interpreting interview data to further explore how audience avatars influence GTAassessment practices and the broader implications for engineering education. We anticipate thatthese findings will contribute to refining tools and strategies that support both students andinstructors in improving communication skills in engineering.2 Introduction2.1 Course Background and Engineering Laboratory Course SequenceThe Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering undergraduate laboratory course progression(ME 3057, Experimental Methods and ME 4056, Systems Laboratory) is a two-course sequencewith the objective of developing engineering judgement by practicing

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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University

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toolkit. However, it can be difficult to impart the criticality of such topics toundergraduate students in the early years, especially to Freshman students overwhelmed withnew experiences and responsibilities. Even students who successfully learn these skills willquickly forget them, inhibiting the synthesis of those skills with future lessons.An entertaining, hands-on laboratory activity centered on the quadrant tool from antiquity can beeffective in teaching those crucial skills. The Mariner’s Quadrant is a historical nautical tool thatnavigators used to measure celestial body altitude, the forerunner to modern sextants, surveyingequipment and remote measurement devices. There are many variants of the quadrantsthroughout history for different