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Integrated Solar and Piezoelectric Renewable Energy Project

Conference Session: Installation, Integration, and Development
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

— Small photovoltaic energy collection systems are readily available in a wide range offorms, from various do-it-yourself project instructions to plug-and-play demonstrators.Piezoelectric energy collection systems are likewise readily available, though some assemblymay be required. Each can capture energy and store that energy in a battery. Various indicatorsand communications hardware sometimes accompany such photovoltaic systems. This paperdescribes an undergraduate student project that integrates energy collection by means of acombined photovoltaic and piezoelectric system, communicating the process wirelessly to anLCD display. The students learn and apply basic engineering skills, including the important skillof specifying and combining

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Extended Summer Research to Senior Design Project

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Xiaoyu Zhang, Old Dominion University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

control system. Dr. Ansari is a professor of Computer Engineering at Virginia State University.Dr. Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State UniversityDr. James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University Director of Assessment and Senior Capstone Experiences Program Coordinator of Information Logistics program Department of Technology Virginia State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Extended Summer Research to Senior Design Project Jinmyun Jo1, Xiaoyu Zhang2, Pamela Leigh-Mack1, Ali Ansari1, James I. Cooke Jr1 Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 238061 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 235292IntroductionThere

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Developing Relevant and Practical Projects for a Senior Capstone Thermal Fluids Design Course

Conference Session: Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Frank Wicks, Union College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20574Developing Relevant and Practical Projects for a Senior Capstone ThermalFluids Design CourseDr. Frank Wicks, Union College Frank Wicks is a member of the mechanical engineering department at Union College in Schenectady. He has served all positions including chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. He is an ASME Fellow and frequent contributor to Mechanical Engineering magazine. He holds a BMarineE from SUNY Maritime College, a MSEE from Union College and PhD from Rensselaer and is a licensed professional engineer. He is the inventor of the Electricity Producing Condensing Furnace and also

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A Capstone Project: Assessment of Energy Savings from Retuning of Air Handlers

Conference Session: Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Trevor Parrish, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #19415A Capstone Project: Assessment of Energy Savings from Retuning of AirHandlersDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Assistant Professor at School of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University. He has worked as a Senior Engineer for smart grid and wireless communication industries for over ten years. He is currently responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the department. Dr. Karayaka’s research interests include power engineering education, ocean wave energy harvesting, identification, modeling and control for electrical machines

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Project-based Learning Approach in Teaching Power and Energy Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #33901Project-based Learning Approach in Teaching Power and Energy Engineer-ingCoursesDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PHD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to Southern University Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed

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Project Based Learning Program for Nuclear Workforce Development Phase I: Outreach, Recruiting, and Selection

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Dr. Thompson’s research interests are workforce development, engineering graphics and prototyping, and human factors in engineering. She has an Ed.D. from Liberty University, an Ed.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an M.S.T. from Western Carolina University, a B.S. from Appalachian State University, and an A.A.S. from Isothermal Community College.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project Based Learning Program for Nuclear Workforce Development

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From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone Project

Conference Session: ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Page 26.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone ProjectIntroductionToday, renewable energy is one of the most rapidly growing technology and commercialenterprise. In the recent decades there have been significant advances in the renewable energytechnologies, energy efficiency and

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Integration of Service Learning to Teaching Thermodynamics

Conference Session: ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

students’deeper understanding of intended academic contents of a course through activities involvingcommunity partners to address social needs and problems. It is typically in the form of either directservice or project-based activities. Service learning as a pedagogical tool is gradually gainingmomentum in engineering programs across the country. In this paper the efforts of the author tointroduce service learning to an undergraduate thermodynamics course will be presented. For thispurpose, communications with the following museums were initiated: Powerhouse Science Center,Roseville Utility Exploration Center, and Aerospace Museum of California. Thesecommunications led to identification of the topics of interests for the community partners that

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Embedding Renewable Energy Concepts into Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Using Real-World Examples
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20318Embedding Renewable Energy Concepts into Engineering CurriculumDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PhD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at uni- versities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergrad

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Student Design of a Sustainable Microgrid for Rural Kenya

Conference Session: ECCD International Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Henry Louie, Seattle University; Steve Szablya, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Communities. He was the technical program co-chair of the 2012 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference. Since 2011, he has been the IEEE PES Vice President of Membership & Image. He is a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE on the topics of energy poverty and remote community microgrids.Mr. Steve Szablya, Seattle University Steve Szablya received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University in 1983 and an MBA degree from Washington State University in 1985 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. He is an adjunct professor at Seattle University for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department advising senior design projects, including humanitarian projects for

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Design and Implementation of Solar PV Charging Stations for City of Huntsville Aquatic Center

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Lance David Sebesta
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

has been achieved in successfully chairing ten or more graduate student culminating projects, theses, or dissertations, in 2011 and 2005. He was also nominated for 2004 UNI Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, March 2004, and nominated for 2006, and 2007 Russ Nielson Service Awards, UNI. Dr. Pecen is an Engineering Tech- nology Editor of American Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR). He has been serving as a re- viewer on the IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing since 2001. Dr. Pecen has served on ASEE Engineering Technology Division (ETD) in Annual ASEE Conferences as a reviewer, session moderator, and co-moderator since 2002. He served as a Chair-Elect on ASEE ECC Division in

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Experimental Vehicles Program Improves Student Performance Through Energy Conversion and Conservation with Hands-on Learning

Conference Session: ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Alpha Pi Honors Society. In addition to Foroudastan’s teaching experi- ence, he also has performed extensive research and published numerous technical papers. He has secured more than $2 million in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Race, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and ded- ication to his students, Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as the 2002-03 Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2005-06 Outstanding Public

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Development of a Photovoltaic Emergency Power System

Conference Session: Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

, 2016 Development of a Photovoltaic Emergency Power SystemAbstractThis paper describes the efforts in closing the “skills gap” that exists between the currentworkforce and the needs in the photovoltaic (PV) industry by educating engineering studentsthrough the development of a project for the course titled ‘Photovoltaic Systems’. The aim of thecourse project is to provide students with the hands-on skills and practical knowledge that willenable them to succeed in the field of solar PV.“Development of a Photovoltaic Emergency Power System for a Hospital in Malawi” wasselected as one of the course projects in the fall of 2012, as requested by an American doctorworking in Malawi. The goal of the project was to specify, design

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Managing a Multi-Institution Block Grant for Renewable Electricity Research

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

level, he administers implementation of 9 research projects in renewable energy as well as serving as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Energy Center of Ex- cellence. Bruce is a leader of collaborative efforts in the Minnesota system. He has been an initiator of many efforts of statewide influence. As a charter member of the Minnesota Energy Consortium, he has served on the leadership steering committee since the inception of the group. His leadership led to establishing the Energy Technical Specialist program, a multi-college program leading to industry positions in energy production in solar, wind, bio-fuels, fossil and nuclear fields. Current focus areas of the Minnesota Energy Center include education

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FREEDM Pre-college Renewable Energy Program: Inspiring Young Adults to Recognize the Value of STEM Careers

Conference Session: Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University; Taipeng Zhang, Arizona State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

centralPhoenix and whose population is 94% Hispanic. Applications to the program are solicited in thespring and approximately ten high school students are accepted into the four-week commuterprogram each year. The selected students must be completing their sophomore or junior year inthe spring with a minimum target GPA of ~2.5/4.0 such that they could reasonably be expectedto be admitted into a university engineering program. To encourage his or her participation, eachhigh school student is given a $1,500 stipend.FREEDM Program ASU Activities At ASU, the Young Scholars program contains four major parts: class time, tours, activities,and science fair styled projects, as depicted in Figure 1. Table 2 provides an example scheduleof the first week. All

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A Comparison of the Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Sectors in Germany and the United States, with Recommendations for Engineering Teaching Practices

Conference Session: ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering education, workforce development and faculty professional development. As for the Impacts of Technology on Society, her technology-optimization focused research includes solar energy and digital manufacturing.Jennifer Brinker, Northeast WI Technical College Jennifer Brinker’s teaching emphasizes learning from real-life projects. She recognizes and teaches the importance of saving energy, money and the environment, along with meeting customer comfort and pro- duction needs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Land Resources and Energy Analysis and Policy from UW-Madison and achieved Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. Jenny has conducted hun- dreds of commercial energy audits since beginning a career in

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Education in Energy Engineering Based on Industry Needs

Conference Session: ECCD International Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

profile are in general satisfied, including the 30 %studying abroad. Many of the bachelor projects carried out abroad are located in emergingcountries which highlights the competence deficiency in countries outside the industrialized partsof the world.IntroductionThe general trend in society is towards increasing sustainability, including economic, social andenvironmental aspects. Sustainability is also related to corporate social responsibility (CSR),which can be referred to as the industry equivalent for businesses that intend to prosper in thelong run1,2, and is highly reflected also in engineering education3.There is an increasing demand on education in energy engineering in a broad sense, includinge.g. environmental technology and energy

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Simulation and Validation of Battery Management System

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Edmund Huminski, United States Coast Guard Academy; Salena Marie Bantz; Joseph Roth, United States Coast Guard Academy; Liam Scott Caro; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; David Fournier, United States Coast Guard Academy
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Hampshire University. Served twenty years in the US Coast Guard as an Electronics Technician. Currently manages, develops, and instructs labs for Electrical Engi- neering and Cyber Systems and teaches cyber security to cadets at the US Coast Guard Academy. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Simulation and Validation of Battery Management SystemAbstract This paper presents the process and results of the simulation and validation of a batterymanagement system. The goal of this project is to design a battery management system andpower management system for use in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). The system must becapable of seamlessly

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Test Bed for a Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Based on Integration of Advanced Power Laboratory and eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP)

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Matin Meskin, University at Buffalo; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

). Phase 1 of the test bed is illustrated in Figure 3.This project demonstrates capabilities for providing a secure connection betweenSCADA systems affiliated with respective Microgrid. The model of the Microgrid atBuffalo State consists of a scaled-down set of equipment that includes generation,transmission, distribution, protection, monitoring, and control. Page 26.1503.5 Fig. 3. Phase 1 Test BedSCADA system supplied by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has beeninstalled to facilitate connection of IEDs (such as relays, meters, sensors, etc.) for accessto the cloud servers. The SCADA system sends commands to equipment

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Energy Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program: Lessons Learned from Program Development and Launch

Conference Session: Installation, Integration, and Development
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Greg Kremer, Ohio University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

predict significantjob opportunities for graduates in the Energy Engineering profession due to energy economicsand the age of the current work force in the field. Surveys of members of the Association ofEnergy Engineers show relatively large numbers nearing retirement, an anticipated growth inemployment opportunities, and overall strong career opportunities(http://www.aeecenter.org/files/reports/2015EnergyManagementJobs.pdf ).At the university level, many graduates of chemical, electrical, mechanical, and otherundergraduate engineering disciplines specialize in energy through technical electives andresearch projects. There are also specialized degree programs, although they are somewhatlimited at the undergraduate level. Penn State’s Energy

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The Impact of Educators’ Training in Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Developing Countries

Conference Session: ECCD International Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rim Razzouk, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Ambika Prasad Adhikari, Arizona State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #11397The Impact of Educators’ Training in Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Develop-ing CountriesDr. Rim Razzouk, Arizona State University Rim Razzouk is a Senior Instructional Designer at Arizona State University’s Ira Fulton School of Engi- neering. In her current position, Rim leads the curriculum development and the assessment and evaluation processes for the VOCTEC (Vocational Training and Education for Clean Energy) project. She coordi- nates the production of instructional materials with subject matter experts. Rim is also responsible for the data analyses and the write up of research reports for the purpose

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Hydrogen Generation for Future Energy Applications

Conference Session: ECCD Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He completed a 10 week internship for NASA at Johnson Space Center where he designed a microstrip patch antenna for the International Space Station for use in RFID technology. After graduating from USM, ENS Wilson reported to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI and was commissioned on September 20th, 2013. Following OCS, he reported to Civil Engineer Corps Officer School (CECOS) in Port Hueneme, CA graduating in CECOS Basic Class 256 in May 2014. In May 2014, ENS Wilson reported to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi as a construction manager where he has currently managed 45 projects

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Renewable Energy Technician Education: The Impact of International Faculty Collaboration

Conference Session: Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE; Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

capacities including serving as learning coordinator for two international faculty learning projects, collaborating as an innova- tion coach to assist with scaling up innovations in technical education, developing curricular and learning materials based on learning science, and facilitating groups in a variety of settings. In addition, Mary is tenured faculty at Bellevue College where she chairs the Digital Media Arts program.Dr. Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College Dr. Walz completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in Environmental Chemistry and Tech- nology, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Lab- oratory and Rayovac. His studies also included

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Teaching STEM Early-college Students: A New Methodology to Teach Energy Complex Systems

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

materials. He participates in multiple projects, including the Development of a Model for The Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process. Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri is currently the chair of the NCAT CAM’s Education subcommittee. He contributed to the outreach CAM since 2015.Dr. Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Professor and Chair of Civil and Architectural Engineering DepartmentDr. Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dr. Abu-Lebdeh is a Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of R&D for the NNSA/ MSIPP Consortium, and an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research

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Introduction of Renewable Energy to High School Students in a Summer Camp: Hands-on Experimental Approach

Conference Session: Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy. Finally, during the break, the teams had a racing with their little solarcars (Figure 8). Figure 7: Solar garden light demonstration Figure 8: Little solar cars for racingSolar flash light kitIn this exercise, the students used a one-litter soda bottle to build a solar flash light usinginexpensive commercially available kits (cost $35 per unit). In order to avoid any possibility ofunsafe situation, the bottle was precut and drill by the instructor. The most important objective ofthis activity was to further develop teamwork skills through the involvement of all teammembers on the implementation of the project. After they finished the project, they were askedto take it with them and