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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Alireza Dalili, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Paper ID #45308Innovative Work-Holding Tool Designs for Enhanced Safety and Learning inManufacturing LabsDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Tribology, Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education. Since 2011, He has worked on projects sponsored by The Boeing Company, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, and National Science Foundation. Over the past 8 years, he has

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel

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Paper ID #45756The Case for a Separate FE Exam for Construction Engineering: AddressingCurriculum Discrepancies and Student PerformanceDr. Nahid Vesali, The Citadel Dr. Nahid Vesali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. She joined the program in Aug 2020. She teaches project management, technical planningDr. Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel Dr. Mostafa Batouli is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University

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academic and professional skills [9].1. Pre-Orientation Engagement: • Personalized welcome kits featuring faculty introductions, an academic roadmap, and CPE career pathways. • Virtual meet-and-greet sessions with faculty, mentors, and peers to establish early connections.2. Faculty and Peer Mentorship: • Students are paired with senior peers for guidance on navigating coursework and campus life. • Faculty advisors meet with students regularly to discuss academic progress and career goals.3. Community Workshops and Activities: • Weekly workshops on time management, study strategies, and navigating the engineering curriculum. • Team-building activities such as problem-solving projects to promote collaboration

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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Arzu Susoglu, SUNY Farmingdale

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courses in data security, cryptography, computer forensics, and senior project writing. Her research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, cryptography, steganography, and security. Arzu focuses on providing hands-on learning experiences and integrating real-world applications into her curriculum, ensuring her students gain the skills needed for successful careers in technology and security fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrate the iPad, Apple Pencil, and Goodnotes, to enhance teaching effectiveness.AbstractUsing multimedia such as slides, diagrams, charts, and videos as visual aids during lectures hasproved

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

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. The pre-lesson surveyincluded the following questions: Ease of Use: "I believe using 3D Modeling tools will be easyand straightforward." (Pre.Q1.EoU) Virtual Lab Effectiveness: I think using 3D modelingsoftware can be an effective tool for learning about biological body systems. (Pre.Q2.VLE)Interest: "I am interested in using 3D Modeling tools for my project." (Pre.Q3.Int) Confidence: "Ifeel confident in my ability to learn and use 3D Modeling tools." (Pre.Q4.Con) Learning: "Ibelieve 3D Modeling tools will help me understand the project topic better." (Pre.Q5.Lea)Collaboration: "I think 3D Modeling tools will make it easier to work with my classmates."(Pre.Q6.Col)Post-lesson survey questions posed to the students served to help them reflect

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Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; John Bussani

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modeling and toolpath programming. It not only covers essential softwarecommands but also integrates best practices in machining into CNC programing, providingstudents with a comprehensive understanding of the CNC field. The course is designed to includehands-on experience, ensuring that students gain practical skills.The paper discusses how the course materials bridge the gap between academic learning and theskills required by the industry, aligning the curriculum with typical industry settings. Variousassessment methods, such as self-assessments and project-based evaluations, are outlined forevaluating student learning. Due to limited class time, executing each student's CNC program ona CNC machine may not be feasible; therefore, the paper also

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adam Barnes, University of Virginia

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determine how reliable each method is, as well as their relative merits and limitations.MethodologyThe data for this paper is taken from the Fall semester 2024 Capstone Senior design course. Partof the project process is for each team to meet with the instructor on a weekly basis. Thisafforded the opportunity to regularly interact with each team and directly assess teamperformance. In parallel, the students filled out teamwork surveys, providing a basis forcomparison. This provides two assessment tools that can be compared, one based on theinstructor's evaluation, and one based on the students’ evaluation.The class consisted of 87 students broken up into 19 teams of 4 to 5 students each. Students inour program are encouraged in their third year to

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adam Piper, Mississippi State University; Jenna Johnson, Mississippi State University; Daniel Dunaway, Mississippi State University

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classroom.Dr. Jenna Johnson, Mississippi State University Jenna Johnson, Ph.D., is an assistant teaching professor and undergraduate coordinator for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Gulf Coast Campus of Mississippi State University. She is a three-time MSU graduate. Before joining the ISE Department in 2019, Jenna worked in aerospace manufacturing, shipbuilding, and manufacturing consulting. While in industry, she specialized in Six Sigma methodologies and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt via the American Society for Quality. Jenna’s research interest lies within Engineering Education, with current project work emphasizing engineering student success for students transferring from two-year

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama

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Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED AP.Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama Dr. Kang is a professor of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South AlabamaDr. John Cleary, University of South AlabamaLisa LaCross, University of South Alabama ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Fast-Track to Research Writing Mastery: A 9-Week Intensive Course for Graduate StudentsAbstractResearch writing is a critical skill for graduate students, yet many

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel

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inElectromagnetic Fields. Adding to the existing library of experiments and projects developed forbasic-EM undergraduate courses, in this paper, three hardware-based “mini-lab” activities arepresented. These activities enliven a heavy physics- and calculus-based theory course, and theyhelp students to more intuitively grasp EM principles. Each activity can be performed usingequipment that is part of a standard undergraduate electronics laboratory.Keywordselectromagnetic, fields, physics, electronic, electrical, device, hands-on, laboratory, activity,waves, sensor, magnetMotivations for This WorkThe science upon which all designs for electrical and electronic devices are based iselectromagnetic theory. For this reason, most undergraduates majoring in

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Montana Jane Lang, Mississippi State; Taylor Cagle, Mississippi State University; Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University

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) on the videos 5 Show and explain specific/often overlooked jobs 3 Interview workers who have experience with this profession 3 Talk specifics about education expectations for a variety of career options 3 Include more background information on the projects in the videos 3 Include more visual effects Effective 14 Videos explained construction processes and represented the profession well Area 10 Brought awareness to construction’s role in everyday aspects of life 9 Interviewing "doers" on the I-269 was well-received & showcased diversity 9 Educates the public

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Shashi S. Marikunte, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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presentation engages students • Develop lecture notes for easy printing • Develop supplemental material when PowerPoint presentation alone is not adequate to convey the course content • Provide sufficient example problems with clarity for easy understandingIntroduction to the CourseAn introduction page for the course welcoming students to the course is a must. The informationpage developed included basic information and provided an opportunity for students to get toknow each other. Unlike students in an in-person class, students in an asynchronous class may befrom various institutions, they may not know each other. This helps them especially if they mustwork on group projects. Table 1 presents the welcome page developed for the

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Mercy Folashade Fash, North Carolina A&T State University; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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' perceptions of the potential outcomes of pursuing AECcareers. This includes highlighting the personal, social, and economic benefits of theseprofessions. The fAEC-KLM incorporates several key components designed to address these factors: a) Lectures and presentations providing comprehensive information about AEC careers. b) Peer interactions to foster collaborative learning and support. c) Kinesthetic and experiential learning activities offering hands-on engagement with AEC projects (bridge building project). d) Exposure to successful African American women in AEC professions as role models.Methods This study employs qualitative methods to evaluate the impact of the fAEC-KLM onAEC knowledge, self-efficacy, and outcome

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

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? “What languages are needed?” “What are you looking to get out of Questions for the “Network availability?” the visual aid?” customer and “Cost limitations for the project?” “What is the time frame for project other “Timeline/deadline?” completion?” stakeholders “What is the budget?” • Students responded that they felt most distanced…: o “Brainstorming idea for product.” o On day 5, after they were done preparing their prototypes and presentations. o More than 50% of the students never felt distanced. • Students felt that the action that was most affirming or helpful was… o

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama; Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South Alabama; Sudhanshu Tarale, University of South Alabama; Christine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama; Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama; David Seger, University of South Alabama

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Systems.Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South AlabamaSudhanshu Tarale, University of South AlabamaChristine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama Registered Professional Engineer in Alabama and Mississippi; Currently working full-time in consulting engineering for Schoel as Sr. Project Manager and utility team lead, after teaching Civil Engineering at UA-Huntsville and consulting part-time from 2006 -2022.Mr. Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama Computer Engineer with B.S in Computer Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of South Alabama. Current PhD student in systems engineering at the University of South Alabama.David Seger, University of South

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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Paper ID #45424Understanding the Impact of an International Service-Learning Trip to Belizeon Mental Health: A Case Study of Students and FacultyDr. Amro Khasawneh, Mercer UniversityDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University. Her primary research interests include water and wastewater treatment and renewable energy technologies. Her work focuses on developing techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water. She has also worked on a variety of projects to enhance engineering education, including a

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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% backstop backstop at homework 70% of daily 50% of daily (CGHW) quiz grades quiz grades Weekly Quizzes 14% 17% 17% (WQ) Midterms (3) 14% each 13% each 13% each 13% each 13% each Final exam 23% 22% 22% 22% 22% In-class grades 10% 10% 5% 6% 6% Prep quizzes 5% 5% 6% 6% Projects 2% 2% 5% 10

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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control system design for underwater and surface vehicles, machine learning-based adaptive control, AIenabled haptic devices in biomechanics. Dr. Oruc’s specialization is System Dynamics and Control and System Identification in particular. His studies involve nonlinear system identification model-based control, and navigation and guidance of ocean vehicles.Dr. Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with experience in various industries, including publishing

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University

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the spoken explanations provided by a student. Therefore, I taught students that the design of slides accompanying a presentation of a capstone design project should embrace the following principles: • Summarize: Recognize the audience cannot digest complex visual information while listening to a student's verbal explanation; keep the slides focused on high- level approaches, not on formulas, source code, or low-level implementation details. • Simplify: Use a small number of phrases for text; use one or two images that convey high-level concepts. • Visualize: Incorporate clean, focused visual information in the form of diagrams

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya

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to support environmental advocacy.Finance: Students use NLP to analyze financial documentation, news, and social media, extracting insightsthat predict market trends. This integration of NLP into financial analysis shows students how data-drivenstrategies can be implemented in real-world financial markets.Legal Document Analysis: In this module, students explore the use of NLP within the legal industry byengaging in projects that analyze and summarize legal documents, or by developing models capable ofpredicting outcomes based on past legal decisions. These activities highlight how NLP can be employed tostreamline legal workflows and enhance the efficacy of legal operations.Customer Service Optimization: This case study involves the

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Paper ID #45682SUSTAINABLE CITIES USING RENEWABLE ENERGY A CASE STUDYOF A RENEWABLE CITYMr. Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida Omar Sweeney is an astute Engineering Professional with three decades of experience, specializing in Civil, Construction Engineering and Project Management. Throughout his professional career, he has successfully led the charge for several major Government-related and social intervention programs and infrastructural projects. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida. He has completed postgraduate executive training programs at the London School of Economics

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

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projects such as the MRT Line 5 South Project and the Karnaphuli Tunnel Project in Bangladesh, prior to his enrollment at Kennesaw State University. He actively pursues research into the use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and synthetic dataset generation, particularly in their impact on Civil Engineering projects.Dr. Da Hu, Kennesaw State University Dr. Da Hu joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2023. Prior to joining KSU, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing smart and sustainable

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University; Mike Dalton, High Point University

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engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Research interests include Data Fusion, Bioinformatics, and issues of Diversity and Under-representation in STEM fields.Dr. Mike Dalton, High Point University Dr. Dalton received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science at High Point University. Dr. Dalton has taught Computer Science courses at the university-level for 20 years, and has delivered many courses in C++, Java, Python, Digital Circuit Design, Robotics, Database Development, Project

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Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Heather Louise Lai, State University of New York at New Paltz

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course is not a prerequisite for thecourse, there were several students who did not have familiarity with even basic programmingskills.Instructor’s lack of specific knowledge related to AI implementation. I have some basicexperience using ML/AI to perform clustering and characterization tasks on extracted features inlarge data sets and from image data. However, my fundamental knowledge of the topic is alsolimited, which hampers my ability to develop projects that are properly scoped and provide thestructure and explanation required for students’ intuitive development of code for performing AItasks.Limited computing power. Implementing AI based computer programs requires a large amountof computing power. Some campuses may already have a mechanism

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Andrew Hughes, Auburn University

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must considervarious methods to better communicate with students about how building materials cometogether to make up a system. One solution is to incorporate mockups into the curriculum.Efforts to Introduce Mockups in the ClassroomAfter completing a construction project, various construction and engineering programs haveopted to maintain original building wall mockups outside of their buildings for use inconstruction classes. This allows for direct interaction with a physical mockup used duringconstruction, showing details of a wall system that has already been built. It allows for anexplanation of various structural components, attachments, and finish systems during a classsession or for assignments (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Post

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel; Anthony Songer, Boise State University

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Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Florida International University. He also holds Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from FIU, Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Dr. Batouli is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in SC. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) international certificate. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

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, there are a few key conceptsthat can help to reinforce some of the other pedagogical techniques that form the basis of thescholarly literature to which the model contributes. For example, the Foundry is anchored inconstructivist, constructionist, and collaborative learning theories that emphasize student-centeredlearning strategies.8 These theories, for example, posit that students construct understandingthrough reflection and experiences, engage in deep learning through meaningful production oftangible artifacts, and expand their own reservoir of knowledge through interaction with others.These theories have helped to develop other student-centered learning strategies like project-basedlearning, active learning, and real-world immersion

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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complex systems using computational intelligence combined with probability, statistics, data sciences, and operations research. His research also involves active learning, entrepreneurship education, and the innovation mindset. Dr. Konak’s published numerous academic papers on a broad range of topics, including network design, system reliability, sustainability, cybersecurity, facilities design, green logistics, production management, and predictive analytics. He has been a principal investigator in sponsored projects from the National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Venture Well.Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Sadan Kulturel

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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crucial rolein students' willingness to engage with challenging tasks and persist in the face of difficulties[13]. By fostering a growth mindset and providing an environment that encouragesexperimentation and reinforces concepts through a multi-modal approach, it is thought that thecamp contributed to enhancing students' belief in their ability to succeed in coding andcomputational thinking. Unfortunately, the survey instrument was not originally structured toassess self-efficacy, so these results, while implied in survey data, must be treated as anecdotal.Additionally, while the survey results suggest an increase in self-confidence, this alone does notequate to proficiency. Although anecdotal evidence from student project submissions

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Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

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traditional cold plate system under similar size and operationalconditions. This task aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of modern heat transfer surfaces that utilizecomplex channel geometries and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance thermal efficiency.Detailed instructions and the expected outcomes for this advanced project are provided in the sampleassignment handout displayed in Fig. 6.These assignments, which are detailed above along with handouts, aim to provide students with the skillsrequired to apply foundational knowledge in practical applications. By integrating INSTED into thecurriculum, students gain hands-on experience in thermal system design and learn to solve real-worldproblems through simulations. This approach not only