Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

student approaches a project with a visionary, high- level perspective or a detail-oriented mindset. 2. Leadership Role: Determines whether a student prefers to take on a leadership role or follow others. 3. Leadership Preference: Identifies whether a student favors a single designated leader or a shared leadership structure. 4. Commitment Level: Assesses the amount of time a student is willing to dedicate to the project. 5. Hands-On Skills: Measures a student’s prior experience with hands-on tasks and practical applications.To evaluate team dynamics, we utilized the CATME peer teamwork dimension surveys, whichare based on a comprehensive research-driven methodology [10]. These surveys require trainingfor

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salvador A. Vargas, California State University, Bakersfield; Daniel Torres, California State University, Bakersfield; Alberto Cureg Cruz, California State University, Bakersfield

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

the product owner. • Weekly sub-goals are based on the software requirements document, but minor changes can be made as issues are encountered during implementation. • Written assignments (beyond the design specification) are technical and non-technical, such as broad reflection essays.Assessment is based on performance on presentations and writing activities, and the deliverableis a final project presentation. Providing a complete product is expected but not a majority oftheir grade. The following changes are suggested for a more inquiry-based experience forstudents: • The premise of the project is a vague question or obstacle to the state of the art. • Students are required to have an authentic project by

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

project. Communicate the proposed idea both through writing and oral presentation 3. Apply engineering design to produce an energy solution that meets specified needs with consideration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and estimate the potential impact. 4. Evaluate the potential economic value creation of the proposed solution 5. Function effectively on an international team and develop a team charter that considers leadership, collaboration, goals, planning of tasks, and meeting objectives. 6. Provide a self & peer assessment relative to overall team performance.The assessment of these learning objectives was conducted using four assignments. Theseassignments were (1) the development of a team charter, (2