Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Hill, University of Detroit, Mercy

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

don’t build their ownunderstanding of the material which limits their retention and ability to apply the information. Itis also unlikely a student can maintain their focus for much of a typical 50- to 75-minute lecture.Another drawback of lecture is that a student often doesn’t discover any gaps in understandinguntil they go to apply the material, typically while doing their homework, at which point theinstructor is no longer available to answer their questions.Active learning techniques can help address some of these deficiencies as recognized by a rangeof studies, while ultimately leading to improved student performance [1] [2] [3]. A traditionalform of active learning in engineering and science curricula has come in the form of

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Computer Science Education and AI research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Na Zhao, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

thatincorporating more use cases in the structuring of coursework may facilitate the integration ofCT into the engineering curriculum by improving the recognition of CT concepts.BackgroundIn today’s technology-driven world, computers are integral in expanding our capabilities acrossvarious sectors. Computing technologies are transforming sectors, and in the new industriallandscape, solving complex engineering problems calls for the use of computer systems as wellas cross-functional teams [1]. Given that computer-based solutions are becoming increasinglyintegral to the engineering problem-solving and design process, computational thinking (CT)should be a fundamental skill for engineering students so that they can effectively leverage thesetools.Engineers

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Wickerson, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

innovation. These five principles include 1) understand thesystem shaping inequity 2) realize your positioning and power, at the intersections of race,gender, sexual orientation, class, and (dis)ability 3) establish relationships with those closest tohealth disparities to root out root causes and stay accountable to potential harms 4) buildtechnologies that create value for all parties while remaining "safe to fail" and 5) connect theinnovation to a greater political strategy for achieving equity and liberation. Thiswork-in-progress paper ends with a call to action for engineers to choose a side: do we serve asarchitects of the visions of the powerful, or the visions of the public? As architects of medicaltechnology, our decisions shape who lives

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Taylor Wagner, The Ohio State University ; Tyler Milburn, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, The Ohio State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

a primary goal in recent engineering education because it refers to the values, attitudes,and critical thinking skills that are associated with successful and creative engineering designs[1]. Some of the focuses of EM are teamwork, considering real-world problems, coming up withmultiple solutions to problems, and balancing criteria and constraints that require trade-offs [1].It is crucial for engineering students to understand and learn about the engineering mindsetthroughout their education because it encourages them to innovate, take risks, and becomecomfortable solving open-ended problems [2]. Integrating EM into engineering programs andhas been a recent focus in engineering education, such as integrating it into faculty members(e.g., [3

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Department of Education. Thesurveys focus on nine major categories: applied academic skills, critical thinking skills,interpersonal skills, personal skills, resource management skills, information use skills,communication skills, system thinking skills, and technology use skills. ECE professionalengineers and department heads were asked to rank several skills on a 1-5 Likert scale where oneis not important and five is vital. This paper compares the perspectives of 45 ECE departmentheads and 45 ECE professionals regarding the required skills ECE graduates should possessupon graduation and how vital these skills are. Independent sample t-tests was utilized tocompare the data from the two surveys and determine whether statistically significant

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joie Marhefka, The Pennsylvania State University; Dalynn D. Park; Laura E. Cruz, The Pennylvania State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

preventative maintenanceprocedures and gaining experience with troubleshooting were most important. The studyidentified challenges associated with internships and outcomes and experiences that wereimportant to include in a virtual alternative. The results of this study can be applied broadly toensure that internships, regardless of modality, are worthwhile experiences for both students andsupervisors.KeywordsInternship; Biomedical Engineering Technology; Clinical Engineering; Experiential Learning;Virtual InternshipIntroductionIdentified in the late 2000s as a high impact practice (HIP), internships in fields such asbiomedical engineering technology/clinical engineering have been shown to provide numerousbenefits in terms of student success [1]–[7

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Kirti M. Yenkie, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Sean Curtis; Michael Fracchiolla; David Anthony Theuma

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

full-time research for the thesis dissertation. Moreover, the program provides the graduatestudents with a mentoring experience where they mentor a group of 4-5 undergraduate studentsevery semester. The undergraduate students are then graded based on their performance andcontribution to the team. Additionally, during the summer and the winter breaks, theundergraduate students are hired as paid interns to work full time and explore the project in amore detailed way. The federal fundings for the projects continues for a period of 1-4 yearsdepending upon the complexity of the work. Therefore, when the previous group of studentsgraduate from their curriculum a new group is formed and cycle continues until the total durationof the project.3.2

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 5: Motivation and Support for Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D'Andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika, University of Toronto, Canada; Qin Liu, University of Toronto, Canada; Joanna Meihui Li, University of Toronto, Canada; Mustafa Nisar, University of Toronto, Canada; Jiawen Lin, University of Toronto, Canada

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

growth [1], so engineering pathways have emerged as a topic of engineeringeducation research [2].Two major endeavors made over the past two decades have considerably shaped ourunderstandings about engineering pathways. One was the U.S.-based Academic Pathways Studyconducted in the 2000s by the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education of theUniversity of Washington. The project investigated the experiences of engineeringundergraduates and early-career engineers, with a focus on four aspects of becoming anengineer—skills, identity, education, and workplace [3]. The other was the report“Understanding Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers” produced by U.S. NationalAcademy of Engineering in 2018 [4]. The report provides an informative

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Kassa, University of Kansas; Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare, University of Kansas, Lawrence; Brian Lines, The University of Kansas; Jake Smithwick, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

into construction research. Implications andrecommendations are presented at the end of this paper.IntroductionTeams are groups of individuals that work together towards a common goal, utilizing coordinatedinteractions to complete tasks [1], [2], [3], [4]. The use of teams in the workplace has a long historyand has grown significantly in various industries in recent years [5]. As work environmentsbecome increasingly complex, organizations are turning to team-based approaches, allowing theintegration of various skills and knowledge [6]. Getting a diverse group of individuals together tocollaborate and work as a unit is necessary for addressing complex challenges [5]. Effective teamperformance relies on combined efforts of teamwork, which define

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Miriam Kanini Peter

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Managementundergraduate programs which successfully address the workforce requirements and needs. Theauthors outline recommendations for strategic changes in the programs/curricula for successfulfulfillment of the mission of higher education to prepare highly qualified graduates and toaddress the human resource development challenges.Keywords: Engineering Education, Professional Skills, Teamwork, Communication,Leadership, Ethics, Engineering Management IntroductionThe engineering workplace outlook has changed drastically worldwide in the last few decades as aresult of globalization and technological progress [1-3]. The fast pace of change poses challengingconditions for higher education institutions because it is

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiran Jin, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Laramie Potts, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

information such asintensity values. Once a point cloud is generated, it can be processed and analyzed using variousalgorithms to extract useful information for purposes of object recognition, segmentation, andsurface reconstruction (e.g., [1-3]). Different from a triangle mesh, a point cloud does not requireto store the polygonal-mesh connectivity [4] or maintain topological consistency [5]. Therefore,processing and manipulating point clouds usually demonstrate better performance and loweroverhead [6]. Today, point clouds have become increasingly prevalent in many research fields,such as computer vision, robotics, and GIS, as they provide a powerful capability to represent thegeometry of real-world objects or environments. Some common applications

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Integration at the Program Level

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James T. McLeskey Jr., Randolph-Macon College; Deonna Woolard

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

the field of Nondestructive Testing examining metallic and composite structures for such things as cracks, delaminations, and stress concentrations. Dr. Woolard has been on the faculty at Randolph-Macon College since 1999 and has been department chair for the past 13 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Physics at a Small Liberal Arts College: Accomplishments and ChallengesIntroductionThe idea of adding engineering to the list of majors at liberal arts colleges is not entirely new.For instance, engineering at Swarthmore College dates to the 1870’s [1-2]. A century later, therewas a renewed recognition in the value of introducing

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 3: Best of ELOS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Christopher Earp, United States Naval Academy (Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department); Kyle Ryan Parker, US Naval Academy - Submarine Officer

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

as well as the Assistant Weapons Officer. He participated in two Pacific strategic deterrent patrols and one extended refit period including a dry-docking availability. During this period he earned his Submarine Warfare and Prospective Nuclear Engineering Officer Qualifications. Ashore, Lieutenant Parker served as a Master Instructor at the United States Naval Academy in the Me- chanical Engineering Department, teaching Fluid Dynamics and Principles of Propulsion. He was the department’s TAD coordinator, Plebe Academic Advisor, and Submarine Company Mentor. During this time, he completed Joint Military Professional Education Phase 1, achieving a Master of Arts degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the Naval

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Basile Panoutsopoulos, Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

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Diversity

presentation was on the computer screen annotating thetext and using Microsoft OneNote[1]; and after the pandemic when the presentations wereoffered using the new interactive screens [2] and recorded using Blackboard’s “Collaborate” [3].The problem arose when the material was offered to the students as typing notes with anemphasis on the mathematical sequence of events. This was not adequate to explain the physicalprocess of thinking, the audio recording was not there. So, the two approaches were developed:One in writing a presentation of the sequence of all the mathematical steps, the other in writingthe sequence of all the mathematical steps including full narrative explanations step by step. Thestudents liked both.Using as an example a course of

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Robin Havens Tate, Penn State University; Casey J Fenton, The Pennsylvania State University; David Mazyck, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

(EDI) micro-credential offeringto the Higher Education marketplace are three-fold: 1) to develop a micro-credential program (asdefined below), 2) evaluate micro-credentials efforts across COE to build a framework that isconsistent, and 3) pilot a micro-credential program with Penn State students and at least oneindustry partner.Micro-Credential Program:The goal is to develop a micro-credential program whereby learners would take three shortcourses (e.g., entrepreneurship, leadership, and intellectual property) culminating in a micro-credential. Unlike most short courses and micro-credentials offered throughout the nation, whichare asynchronous, the foundation of these short courses will be hybrid (both synchronous andasynchronous). The

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology

bygiving data based feedback.1. Introduction and Related WorkThe last decade has seen an increase in the use of data analytics in various fields. Data analyticscan be used in academic departments for decision making by analyzing large amounts of data toidentify patterns, trends, and insights [1]. This information can be used to inform decisionsrelated to resource allocation, course offerings, student performance, faculty productivity, andmany other aspects of departmental operations. For example, data on student enrollment,academic performance, and demographics can be used to make informed decisions about whatcourses to offer, how to allocate resources to support student success, and how to attract andretain students. Additionally, data on faculty

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Jennifer Shaffer Brown, Clemson University; Emma Katherine Buell, Clemson University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

faculty).However, this silo-ed approach often neglects certain facets of faculty life, such as teaching,leadership, service, and mentoring, in favor of spending more time preparing future faculty toconduct research. Acknowledging the insufficiency of the traditional siloed approach to futurefaculty training, this work-in-progress paper presents an effective strategy to equip graduatestudents with a common lexicon to more accurately articulate the areas in which they requireadditional training or mentorship. The work presented in this paper is part of a larger study thatexplores the impact of framing future faculty professional development more holistically throughthe lens of entrepreneurial attributes [1]. The larger work expands on extant work

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

John Reap, Quinnipiac University

design and manufacturing. He also has a growing interest in engineering education, especially with regards to sustainability and entrepreneurial innovation in the curriculum. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Structuring Learning in a Makerspace Using a Design MethodIntroduction & BackgroundStructuring students’ makerspace experiences within the context of Taguchi’s Method, anembodiment and detail level design method meant to improve quality [1], is the great idea forteaching (GIFT) explored in this article. Engineering instructors responsible for courses rangingacross all undergraduate years find educational uses for university makerspaces [2].Makerspaces support: active learning

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Ahmet Umit Coskun, Northeastern University; Kai-Tak Wan, Northeastern University

textbook data and solutions. It cangenerate 2-D plots (e.g., 𝑝-𝑣, 𝑇-𝑣, 𝑇-𝑠) and 3-D plots (𝑝-𝑣-𝑇) with the flexibility of 3D rotationsindicating thermodynamic states and process lines. For instance, water going from cold liquid tohot steam under constant pressure that involves phase change and latent heat of vaporization canbe visualized in all of these graphs. Figure 1 depicts the method used to define a state in the Toolkit, which requires a uniquestate label, and any two independent thermodynamic properties of a chosen substance amongtemperature, pressure, specific volume, specific internal energy, specific enthalpy, specificentropy, and vapor quality (𝑥). Value of each property can be specified in a unit that can be

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Andrew ONeill, Pennsylvania State University Electrical Engineering Department; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University

level course are part of the program and duallyutilize experiential learning and peer instruction to facilitate greater student involvement andretention. Both course are in active development during the semester. This arrangement allowsmodifications to be made during the class that better suit the educational goals of the students. Inaddition to better education the course is designed to help address the need for optics andphotonics technicians across industry as addressed in Wanted: Optics and PhotonicsTechnicians 1 .MethodsBoth courses use a combination of the Lab-Based Studio and Mini-Lecture Studio classroomparadigms as defined by DeLyser and Thompson et al 2 . The lab-based studio paradigm is builtaround the presentation of a new topic

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Sean Knecht, Penn State University

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Diversity

Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Impact of individualized personaldevelopment projects in a Multidisciplinary Capstone course on project success and student outcomesSean D. Knecht, Ph. D., Associate Research Professor, School of Engineering Design and Innovation, The Pennsylvania State UniversityIntroduction: The Capstone Design course is a culminating course in many engineering curricula,specifically fulfilling the ABET 5.d criterion of “a culminating major engineering designexperience that 1) incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints, and2) is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.” (ABET, 2023) At PennState, the one-semester

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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R Koh, Smith College

CollegeBackgroundThe learning objectives for the class are inspired by Myles Horton and bell hooks who- in theirexploration of democratic classrooms- said that as educators and learners we seek to transformconsciousness, to learn ways of knowing that enable us to know ourselves better and live in the worldmore fully [1, 2]. This paper follows on the author’s previous work [3], which argues for therepoliticization of engineering knowledge through curricular interventions for a more liberatoryengineering education. Interdisciplinary and context-rich approaches have been shown to elicit deeperlearning in general [4], and to engage marginalized students more effectively [5]. One of Horton’stheories is that learning takes place through cycles of reflection and

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Heather Lai, State University of New York at New Paltz; Graham Werner, State University of New York at New Paltz

provide experience with background theoretical research, hypothetical modeldevelopment and prototype fabrication. In this way, students re-contextualized their learning, andfaculty could collaborate to generate new lab ideas.Current and Future PlansThrough assessment and observation, we have found that this experience provided an importantintroduction to core system dynamics concepts the students will encounter in the future. Based onthe results from the first semester, several modifications have been implemented in the seconditeration of this course, which is currently being offered.First, the timing of the Forced vibration and the Single Plane Balancing lab have been switched,which moves all of the 1 degree of freedom spring mass damper based

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Joanna F. DeFranco, Penn State University; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Marie Starkey, Pennsylvania State University; Robin Havens Tate, The Pennsylvania State University; Sven G. Bilén P.E., Pennsylvania State University

. With the guidance ofa faculty advisor assigned within the student's first semester, the D.Eng. recipient will beprepared to: • research and develop new products or processes that can benefit industrial, governmental, or military entities; • analyze and synthesize critical information within a discipline, and, where appropriate, across multiple disciplines; • communicate the major issues of a discipline and effectively disseminate research findings through technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed papers; and • lead high-performing research and development teams, divisions, and corporations.D.Eng. Learning ObjectivesThe D.Eng. program established a set of learning objectives, which are: 1. Develop

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Ahmad Farooq, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

? Ahmad Farooq1 and Kimberly Cook-Chennault1,2,3 1 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854 2 Biomedical Engineering Department, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854 3 Department of Educational Psychology, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, 08901AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic forced educators for engineering courses to transition hands-onlaboratories to online settings. These settings were often pre-recorded or live-streamed real-timedemonstration style experimental labs. In the wake of the pandemic, scholars are now armedwith vital learning experiences from both laboratory settings (in-person and remote), which

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Jeong Eun Ahn; Ying Tang, Rowan University

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Diversity

are developingactivities to expose careers via hands on modules, videos, and presentations that are shared on aninteractive project website. Activities are also mapped in sync with the New Jersey ScienceStandards to aid educators with their lesson plans and development of course content.This presentation will focus on work conducted to date.IntroductionWater and wastewater utilities are facing workforce shortages due to retirements and inability toattract the next generation. The lack of a diverse workforce in these utilities is also of concern[1] - [3]. Therefore, the overall goal of the WaterWorks project is to aid in supplementing theneed for a diverse workforce for wastewater/drinking water utilities as the current workforce isreaching

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Mohammad-Reza Tofighi, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

RF and Microwave Engineering basics to seniorelectrical engineering technology (EET) students at Penn State Harrisburg (PSH). This course issolely relied on the students’ background on non-calculus-based physics and their circuit theorybackground, while circumventing their lack of vector calculus and electromagnetics background.1. IntroductionWith the ever-increasing desire for highermobility, connectivity, bandwidth, and speed, andthe emergence of related technologies such as5G/6G, the industry’s demand for students trainedin RF/microwave is expected to remain high.Technologies featuring GHz frequency now exists Figure 1. Broader coverage of RF/microwave topicseverywhere, from consumer

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Zhiqing Lu; Herschel Pangborn; Katie Fitzsimons

centerpiece of these kits isan Arduino microcontroller that can be used to collect and analyze data from various electrical,mechanical, and thermal sensors. These kits were required in lieu of textbooks, resulting in adecrease in costs for most students. This pandemic induced transition was generally well-receivedby students [1] and subsequently featured in a case study [2] and YouTube show [3] created byArduino Education.Since returning to on-campus activities, the Arduino platform and several supplemental hardwarekits have continued to be used across three required ME courses, where they enable open-endedgroup projects, hands-on homework assignments, and pre-laboratory exercises. To alleviatelogistical challenges of multiple kits and reduce costs

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University

product quality andreliability, increased efficiency and productivity, enhanced safety and environmental protection, andgreater compatibility and interoperability among different systems and products. They are essential inthe engineering classroom because they provide a foundation for teaching students the principles ofdesign, manufacturing, and quality control. Standards help students understand the importance ofadhering to industry-recognized practices, specifications, and guidelines when designing and developingproducts, systems, or processes. ABET began including the need for standards education in their Criteriafor Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2021 – 2022 documents, with it continuing into their 2022-2023documents [1].Engineering

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Heather Lai, State University of New York at New Paltz; Anne C Balant, State University of New York at New Paltz

, she has collaboratively developed a number of new and revised courses, including a new System Dynamics Lab. She has also worked with a number of SUNY students to investigate different aspects of 3D printed multi-material structures.Anne C Balant, State University of New York at New Paltz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Zone 1 Conference Wind farm acoustics course: Use of a real-world case study to address ABET student outcomes Heather L. Lai and Anne C. Balant Division of Engineering Programs, State University of New York at New Paltz Communication