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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

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

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

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incorporating materials thatencourage students to gain confidence and understanding in sustainable energy-related topics. Atthe conclusion of the project, the materials that were developed were placed in STEM lendinglibraries maintained at the two universities so that the materials will be accessible to futuregenerations of middle and high school students. Any educational organization in the state mayborrow the classroom sets of lab activities at no cost. The goals of the project were: 1) Through their engagement in the project, the fourundergraduate students will gain an improved understanding of energy topics, allowing them tomatriculate into STEM and sustainable energy-related career fields, as well as gaining anappreciation for how access to

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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referred to as Homefront Factor studies, local institution communitymile linkages, out of state community outreach and our preparation of in-person Saturday academy thatincludes a series of weekly hands-on activities. Students have been engaged in a variety of "hands-on,minds-on" STEAM activities that are aligned to the National Math, Science, and Technology standardsand learn about different Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) careers in STEAM as they delve intoeach grade level project.Key Words: Supporting Strategic Training of Adaptable and Integrated Nuclear Workforce (SUSTAIN);Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP); Local Institution Community Linkages and Outreach;Pipeline Development; Family Forum Café; Historically Black College

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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: Naval Engineer degree - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MS in Mechanical Engineering - MIT, and MS in Ocean Systems Management - MIT. Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS from Rochester Institute of Technology. Career: 1. Commander, United States Navy, Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer (Retired 2008). 2. Manufacturing Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement (Through 2017) Engineer. 3. Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor (2018 to Present). Licenses: Six-Sigma Blackbelt License from the American Society for Quality, PE in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) Certified Nuclear Engineer. North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University; Ezana Negusse; Richard Damoah; Maajida Murdock; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jonathan Wilson, Morgan State University

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the United States, primarily pressurized water reactor systems and boiling water reactorsystems. The overall fraction of electric power production by nuclear power in the United Stateswas identified at 20%. Four sectors in the nuclear power industry were identified: nuclear wastefacilities, nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel facilities, and nuclear-decommissioning activities.The workforce needs for each sector were identified and discussed.MethodsTo train, encourage and motivate students to pursue nuclear science and technology careers andjobs in our communities, our HBCU team has been assigned Task 4.2: Strategic Outreach forNuclear Workforce Pipeline Development and Maintenance. The objectives include thefollowing:1. Increase the number of

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Huiye Yu, University of New South Wales; Kuthsav Thattai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Enhancing job-readiness through short courses: A case study in Power Engineering Enhancing job-readiness through short courses: A case study in Power EngineeringAbstract This paper proposes the development and delivery of a short course in collaboration betweenacademia and the power system industry. This short course aims to provide hands-on trainingfor students and early career power system engineers to become familiar with the softwarepackage - PSCAD™/EMTDC™. This extra-curricular skill development program benefitsboth students and industry professionals in the field of power engineering. By surveying theparticipants during the short course, the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiye Yu, UNSW Sydney; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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focused on “biomedicalengineering” as a whole, so the data is solely collected using keyword search, no data selectionis needed. Furthermore, a total of 36 job ads are under investigation in this research, which isa relatively small sample size. [16] studies civil engineering jobs in the Turkish constructionsector, in light of the Turkish construction industry's global growth. The study has a specifiedfocus on early-career civil engineer graduates (i.e., no more than 3 years of experience). A widevariety of job titles are found, and a total of 427 job ads are identified for research.Qualifications are statistically analyzed in 5 areas: technical skills, software skills, languageskills and interpersonal skills. Compared to the rest of the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, UNSW Sydney

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to have learned modelling techniques - “… would do the modeling to check how a power system network would operate undercertain conditions and check that it actually meets the standards.” Power electronics were a specific technology that had great significance in generation ofelectricity and are pivotal in converting renewable energy to more useful forms and yet, an Table I. Interview Questions. No. Junior Engineer Senior Engineer 1 Please introduce yourself and give a brief Please introduce yourself and give a brief background into your career. background into your career. 2 How do you see your current line of work

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jude Okolie, University of Oklahoma ; Emma Kadence Smith, University of Oklahoma

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

results and insights from the proposed educational game developed byintegrating a spreadsheet-based app and virtual reality (VR). This game is a great tool to getcollege and high school students excited about learning how to design a chemical product whilethinking about economic evaluation, environmental impact and sustainability. The game isdesigned to fit into courses about sustainability or chemical engineering, for both studentsspecializing in these areas and those who aren’t but have a keen interest in sustainability,especially the role hydrogen plays in promoting it. It's also suitable for high school programs,mini study groups and career day presentations. The game is free to use and helps studentspractice making important decisions in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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sector is experiencing a revival in interest toward nuclear power as an attractivecompromise between fossil fuels and renewables, particularly to address concerns about energyindependence and carbon emissions. Conceptually, nuclear engineering fundamentals arechallenging to teach to undergraduates as it requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Yet, it is afield that continues to power much of the world. Therefore, there is a continued need to educateengineering students in the field of nuclear power; and this paper presents a software emulationtool for nuclear power plant design. Engineering undergraduates can use the platform to explorefundamental nuclear engineering concepts and better prepare themselves for careers in andaround nuclear power