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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

ProgressDeliverable Package phase, inclusion of storage (i.e. batteries) was an optional part of the1 Disclaimer: Descriptions in this section are intended to provide context based upon the information provided to afaculty advisor for the 2022/2023 competition. Any interpretation of the rules, or plans for future changes to thecompetition, are at the discretion of the organizers.competition. However, design and discussion of storage was a mandatory component of thedesign for the Final Deliverable Package in the spring. The Final Deliverable Package included the following four sections:Project ProposalThis document included an executive summary, front matter about the team and overviewnarratives describing the entire proposed design for the district

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Illinois State University; Daniel Patrick Gibson

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #42107Board 99: Utilizing the Solar District Cup Competition as a Case Study for aRenewable Energy Capstone to Enhance Students’ Learning ExperienceDr. Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University Dr. Jin Ho Jo is a Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy program. Dr. Jo also leads the Sustainable Energy Consortium at the university. Dr. Jo is an honors graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction Management. He earned his M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University, where he investigated critical environmental

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Dylan Brady Wolter, Northeastern University ; Julia Ariano; Gabriella Marie Green

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

our design. The solution to our problem was the addition of a lipon the front of the propeller component that could fit into a gap in the hubcap which kept thepropellers from being pushed off of the axis. Figure 1: The Solidworks assembly of our design.MotorThe motor of our prototype is the “Underwater Thruster 16V 300W Brushless Motor with CW 3-Blade Nylon Propeller for RC Bait Tug Boat Nest Ship Submarine,” which we bought fromAmazon. [22] Another concern to us was waterproofing the electrical parts, so we opted to buy amotor that was already waterproofed. However, after significant testing, we realized that the motor,when used as a generator, did not create as much electricity as we had originally planned.[23

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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issues in the past.These studies provide an opportunity to learn from previous evaluations and compare theirestimates with actual results. For our project, evaluating existing data is part of tasks and are animportant consideration in the gap analysis. Summaries of a few of these reports are providedbelow as examples in this introduction section.In 2011, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) developed a document on nuclearworkforce planning for member states [9]. The goal of the publication was to help MemberStates develop an effective workforce plan at both the organizational and national levels. Thiswas to be achieved by providing a structured approach that allows the nations to estimate theirnuclear power program's human resource

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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theeducational outcomes and STEM readiness of students of color will have direct implications on America’seconomic growth, national security, and global prosperity [2]. Thirdly, the nuclear energy workforce gapanalysis in the USA is expected to include the full range of existing and potential variations in U.S.nuclear reactor technologies (current and future) plus the nuclear fuel cycle [3]. Fourthly, in nuclearworkforce development, our team has embarked on studying those unique challenges and diverse livedexperiences of our minority students that they bring to our learning environments away from home andhas formed part of our Institution Transformation 2030 Strategic Plan. These lived experiences includeneeds for technology [4], shelter, income

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Chai, University of New South Wales ; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales; Inmaculada Tomeo-Reyes, University of New South Wales

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

medical device regulations, data Pedagogy Biomedical Engineering privacy laws, and clinical trial methodologies. Implementing case studies on medical device Practice design, simulations of data privacy scenarios, and hands-on clinical trial projects. Climate change, sustainability, infrastructure Policy policies. Focusing on sustainable construction materials, Pedagogy urban planning

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

distributed generation and consider ways to secure supply through operational management • Emphasis on long- and short-term disturbances • Considers the UN Sustainable Development GoalsCase Demonstration:The Danish peak net consumption is 6,500 MW, and there is about 6,000 MW wind power capacityconnected to the Danish power system. Currently, the power grid is balanced by stronginterconnections with neighboring countries. However, the Danish transmission system operatorknows of plans for an additional 16,000 MW of solar PV and 5,000 MW of onshore and close-to-shore wind turbines. Such remarkable increases in renewables pose a threat to the security ofsupply. This scenario can be considered as a valuable demonstration for the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giselle S. Veach, University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

StockAbstractWhile attempting to prototype a new electric machine design, University of Idaho researchersneeded to manufacture a conductive yet nonmagnetic extrusion. Copper was originally selectedfor this extrusion but multiple difficulties arose in procuring this material, including cost. As aresult, the researchers decided to investigate aluminum alloys, but the desired extrusion was notavailable in a suitable electrically conductive alloy. They then proposed but did not implement atest plan to determine if heat treatment of less desirable aluminum would be effective forincreasing conductivity of the alloy to within a tolerable range. This paper reviews the relevantresearch and accepted standards for metals manufacturing and the measurement of

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton ; Mesude Bayrakci Boz, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

various types of typical financing structures for solarenergy systems, though these were less common in existing courses. The paper summarizes theseoutcomes with a proposed set of learning objectives that encompasses these highlight areas andthat could form the backbone of an undergraduate course on solar energy engineering.Introduction Climate change poses a serious threat to the status quo of human activity on the planet.Changes to typical weather patterns and the frequency of severe weather events that alreadyoccur are being attributed to climate change [1]. Evidence points to human production ofgreenhouse gases as the primary cause of these changes [1]. In response to these issues,governments have developed action plans that aim to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Wendao LI; Adam Ma, Northeastern University; Kalsang Tsering

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getting the frame, we didsome digital design work in order to plan our next steps for both gas and electric integration.First, we measured all the dimensions of the go-kart and drew a 1:1 frame in AutoCAD. Figure 2a: Go-Kart Frame Figure 2b: Frame in AutoCAD After this, we built separate parts of the car in SolidWorks, including the frame ofthe go-kart as well as large (rear) and small (front) wheels. We also added boxes representingthe gas engine, electric-motor, controller, and battery pack. This helped us determine a relativeposition to mount those parts. After getting a rough digital outline, we purchased an engine and mounted it. We weregetting closer and closer to a drivable vehicle, but then

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Thomas Flynn; Caleb Holdridge; Alexandra Murphy; Jacquelyn Autumn Carter; Sarah Schollenberger; Tooran Emami Ph.D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

calculate the time intervals for tilt adjustments as well as the angle at which the tilt shouldbe. [4] The optimal tilt angle was used to develop the most efficient system in this system. TheUnited States Coast Guard Marine Safety Center plans to create a policy for hybrid green shipsthat use this technology as a power source in the near future, so it is essential for future CoastGuard officers to study the factors that go into the solar cells and how they would beimplemented on a hybrid green ship. Researchers have defined the benefits of using electricpower on boats as a maintenance fee reduction capability, increased safety with less fuel onboard, and zero greenhouse gas emission [5]. With this potential increase in safety and cost,more boating

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camille S. Levine, University of Maryland; Samantha Ellen Wismer, University of Maryland ; Ryan Painter; Katrina Groth, University of Maryland

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

have developed an interactive game that allows players totinker with the effects of their decisions. In particular, the game allows users to investigatebranching decision paths, a key component of APE [3]. The basic premise of the game is that theuser must make driving-related decisions that modify the probability and consequences of anaccident. They may play the game any number of times to see how their decisions change thechances of each outcome as well as the outcome itself. In this paper, we have included anexample of typical gameplay progression, as well as our plan for evaluating learning outcomes.The development of this museum exhibit was motivated by a larger initiative to increase thepublic knowledge of engineering risk assessment and

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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can also beapplied to other disciplines to identify the demand of the evolving job markets to produce job-ready graduates in the relevant areas.1 Introduction The Australian Government has committed to an ambitious new target of reducinggreenhouse gas emissions to 43% below the 2005 level by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050[1]. Decarbonizing the electricity sector has become one of the most important and mostefficient pathways to facilitate the Australian economy’s transition to net zero [2]. AustralianEnergy Market Operator (AEMO) has planned a rapid transformation for the NationalElectricity Market (NEM), where the energy generation and consumption profile would changeprofoundly given the expanding renewable energy integration [3

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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a business plan. Some of the key milestonesfor the conventional implementation of the course are: • The premise of the project is a product based on need from market analysis. • Completion of design specification document early on that specifies the tasks to be completed, such as a software requirements document. • In class, students often give formal presentations to discuss progress. Though students drive the activity, it is still teacher centric. Students play a passive role listening to instructor feedback based on the presentation. • Due to the passive mechanic of soliciting feedback from the instructor after presentations (and seeking their approval) the instructor is essentially operating as

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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theycan meet the energy demand of a growing population for both the short-term (5 years) andlong-term (100 years). In their analysis, the students first consider providing power throughlocally available natural gas and coal which has an expected finite lifetime based on the Hubbertcurve for coal and natural gas extraction. The first plan then for energy is to potentially use thesefossil fuel resources in conventional combustion power plants that follow thermodynamicscycles such as the Rankine, Brayton and Combined Cycles. The students are given specificationsfor existing power plants and are allowed to refurbish and or retrofit the components to predictenergy production. Their simulation analysis is done with a series of MATLAB® codes that

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulo Radatz; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

simulator as they were with the other main objectives. In addition, theinstructors observed this to be true by talking and engaging with the students. This will be an areafor improvement and stronger focus in upcoming offerings. One way to mitigate this is to focuson these topics using a very small system and hand calculations before moving to a larger systemwhich requires a computer to perform the calculations.In the future, the authors plan to collect data from future offerings of the course to improve uponwhat has been done. This data could be used to answer the question of whether this method ofinstruction is proven to be more effective than simply giving students a simulator to use.In addition, the authors plan to release the course materials

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anveeksh Koneru, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

nano particle size doubt about your engineering abilities.You will be excellent engineers and contribute to the society through your work in industries/start-ups. The questions you raised in class and outside class have motivated me to prepare well andbring the practical perspective as much as possible.Good luck with the project.!!!Future plansIn order to further expand the reach of the energy conversion course, several plans can be putinto action. Firstly, a pre-course survey will be given to students with a set of questions. Thesequestions aim to gather information on the prior knowledge of students related to energyconversion, the specific topics they would like to cover in depth, the format of the course theyprefer, and their interest in

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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university-industry collaboration happens among researchers, there is a growing trendof universities inviting industry panels to participate in curriculum design to make thecollaboration more impactful for students. [8] explored the program advisory boards (PAB) forengineering degrees through interviews with heads of programs at one technical university inSweden. Although the main expectations of this type of university-industry collaboration areon planning, content, implementation, and assessment, programs expressed varying opinionsabout the contribution PAB brought. The needs, wishes, and suggestions of the industry areconsidered, however, the extent of collaboration was confined by university regulations andquality assurance systems. [9] took a

Conference Session

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

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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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

faces a skillsshortage and lacks a workforce that is confident and prepared to take on the challenges of aclean energy future [2]. 60,000 new jobs in energy planning and management are expected toform in regional Australia alone by 2025, with the number increasing every year. By 2025, itis projected that the construction of generation, storage, and transmission projects necessary topower cities with renewable energy will require an additional 43,000 workers [2]. With verylarge energy targets to hit, an equally significant effort must be made by education systems toequip upcoming power engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle theproblems of an evolving industry. For the past 30 years, university engineering faculties have

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

. Oursection is called “Socially Engaged Design of Nuclear Energy Technologies.” In its first offeringin Fall 2023, the course had 38 students. Students from any engineering major can take thiscourse, meaning that some were nuclear-interested but many were planning to major in otherdisciplines. As is typical of many schools right now, we had a significant number of studentsinterested in computer science and engineering. But a wide range of engineering fields wererepresented in our course.All Introduction to Engineering courses in the College of Engineering are design-build-testcourses, as is ours. The project with which students in our course are tasked is the design of ahypothetical fusion energy facility in collaboration with community members from

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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height was at its maximum height of sixfeet. This student suggested including stools as part of the lab equipment. Another studentsuggested including step ladders as well as a towel for leaks. The addition of stools or step-ladders would significantly reduce the portability of the classroom kits, so we plan to revise thedirections in the lab manual for the third and highest penstock height. We will revise thedirections to instruct students to raise the upper reservoir height to six feet “or as high as you cancomfortably reach.” The exact height is not critical; we simply want students to observe thegreater turbine power output and energy storage at higher reservoir heights.V. Conclusions The DESSERT project involved the creation of

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxana Maria Melendez-Norona, Florida Atlantic University; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Eduardo David Sagredo Asesor, Ministerio Energia y Minas Dom. Rep.

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EngineeringPostdoctoral Fellowship eFellows program, administered by the American Society ofEngineering Education (ASEE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The MOOCis planned to be offered as a free resource for the community. The real datasets used for theCybersecurity simulations will be available in an Open Science website.1. Introduction1.1 MOOCs in Electrical MicrogridsElectrical microgrids are denominated as a fundamental building block of electrical powersystems. The US Department of Energy has expressed that multiple efforts will be made with theaim of making microgrids an important element as part of the electricity delivery system,increasing its resilience and reliability [1].Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) represent a powerful tool

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansour Zenouzi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

that are required for this renewable energy-powered transition are asfollows: 1. Renewable power—wind and solar 2. Power transmission—short-distance DC links 3. Energy storage—batteries and hydrogen 4. Power conversion—electric and hydrogen-powered motorsBased on the matrix presented in Table 2, the proposed Wentworth plan will be to design teachingmaterials, including presentations and homework or project assignments, which could beintegrated into these existing courses. These materials will be given to the various coursecoordinators in an effort to have them introduced into their course materials. As these materialsare integrated into existing courses, students’ interest will be increased, and their ability to tacklea more

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Palmateer; Jacob Plesums; Ryan Santiago; Austin Miller; Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

appropriate to thediscipline” using the project assignment. Rubrics were created to define the expectations for theproject report and shared with the students. The project report was evaluated on a 100% scale. Tosatisfy the expectations, students must score 70% or higher for the project report. The percentageof students receiving 70% or higher grades was calculated. The percentages of >90%, >80%,>70%, and <60% were considered exceeding, meeting, minimally meeting, and not meetingexpectations, respectively. Minimally meeting and not meeting expectations required changesmade or plans to do something different in the future, closing the loop for continuousimprovement. The assessment for the selected outcome showed that 83% of the students