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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lihong Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

aworkforce that possesses both theoretical knowledge and hands-on technical skills. Project-basedexperiential learning (PBL), a student-centered instructional approach, engages learners in real-world projects that span the lifecycle of PV systems—from design and installation to performanceanalysis. This method not only facilitates a deeper understanding of solar energy principles andPV system architecture but also equips students with essential soft skills, including teamwork,critical thinking, and problem-solving, which are critical for success in the rapidly evolving energysector.This paper details the integration of project-based learning into PV education, illustrating its rolein enhancing student motivation, knowledge retention, and practical

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Connii Dyar, Illinois State University; Matthew Hagaman, Illinois State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #45862Students as Sustainability Consultants: An Interdisciplinary Project for SustainableResidential and Commercial DesignDr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is the Founding Associate Dean of the Illinois State University College of Engineering. Prior to joining the College of Engineering, Aldeman served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology, where he taught in the Engineering Technology and Sustainable and Renewable Energy undergraduate programs.Connii Dyar, Illinois State UniversityMatthew Hagaman, Illinois State University ©American Society

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #45550Revision of a Semester Course Project in Thermodynamics: Description,Impacts, and Student ImpressionsDr. John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Dr. John R. Reisel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). He conducts research in engineering education, energy utilization, combustion, and air pollution. He also serves as the Secretary of the University at UWM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Revision of a Semester Course Project in Thermodynamics: Description, Impacts, and

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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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Diversity

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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 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Hinds, Sam Houston State University; Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

ConversionIntroductionThis applied research paper outlines a comprehensive senior design capstone project focusing onthe electric conversion of a classic 1972 Honda CB-500 motorcycle completed in an EngineeringTechnology program at Sam Houston State University. The project's core objectives aremultifaceted. First, it seeks to promote sustainability by reducing waste through the reuse ofexisting motorcycle components and minimizing the need for new materials. Second, it aims topreserve the heritage and iconic styling of the CB-500, while adding some custom flair and updatesto the platform, all while meeting or exceeding the original motorcycle's performance. Third, a keygoal is to develop an outline for modular, drop-in conversion kits that can be adapted for use

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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

multiple renewable energy resourcesto power a respective community. This paper reports a unique senior design project fullysponsored by Blattner/Quanta Wind Energy company to design, construct, and test atabletop demonstration of a microgrid 's power system. This model will showcasedistributed energy generation by integrating miniature wind and solar farms for a micro-community. Additionally, this project will include model transmission lines and a batterystorage unit. The integration of photovoltaic arrays and wind turbines is essential tophysically show the real-time use of a scaled microgrid. One remarkable advantage offeredby a microgrid is its capacity to both generate power and efficiently store clean energy. Ourmodel will include a scaled

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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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

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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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Tyler Prince, United States Coast Guard Academy; John Rex Adong Gaviola, United States Coast Guard Academy; Sontino Allentuck; Jeffrey Edward Hartung; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; Daniel Burke PE; James Meyers

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Integral Derivative (PID) controller design, robust control, time delay, compensator design for continuous-time and discrete-time systems, analog and digital filter design, and hybrid power system design.Mr. Daniel Burke PEJames Meyers ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Intelligent Hybrid Power Plant for Marine Hydrogen Fuel Cell IntegrationAbstractThis paper presents a senior undergraduate capstone project from a multidisciplinary team ofmechanical and electrical engineering students at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The projectfocuses on developing a hybrid power plant system that combines hydrogen fuel cells,photovoltaic solar panels, and lithium-ion batteries specifically designed for

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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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Diversity

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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

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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 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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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tina Baradaran; Jennifer Stansby; Mihail Ionescu; Edward Obbard

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

, whether through workplace programs or staying abreast of industry advancements, ensures the team remains competitive and innovative. Additionally, promoting staff professional development through training programs and expert advice helps set high standards for worker training. These efforts not only contribute to the successful delivery of research project outcomes but also ensure that valuable knowledge and expertise are captured and effectively transferred within the organization.4 Professional This cluster

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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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

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