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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

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andeffectiveness of coaching suggestions from an AI Coach to help presentation skill development [1]. Presentations arestudents and young professionals improve their oral communication indispensable in various contexts, facilitating effectiveskills. communication, knowledge dissemination, and professional The primary goal of this research is to develop a methodology advancement.that could be used to test the efficacy of AI in developingcommunication skills. A secondary goal for the research is to Traditional methods of learning presentation skills entailunderstand better what factors

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University

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modern engineering tasks [1][2][3]. This paper introduces an innovative PBL approach implemented in one-credit mechanicalengineering labs at Fairfield University. Our primary aim is to bridge the theoretical-practicaldivide by integrating PBL into the curriculum, thereby enhancing student engagement andequipping them for contemporary engineering challenges. The approach's implementation,outcomes, and pedagogical benefits are explored through a detailed case study, providinginsights into its potential to transform mechanical engineering education. The effectiveness of PBL in enhancing learning outcomes, fostering student engagement,and cultivating essential engineering competencies is well-documented. Research has shown thatPBL deepens

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Caprice Abigail Pramana, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

advancements, it often meant that morals took a backseat in projects.The profound shift of emphasis took place in the 1970s when the primary obligation of engineersshifted from clients to the public and abiding by engineering codes [1]. These codes areformulated in terms of rules with prohibitive tones so they may easily be enforced. It is crucialfor engineering students to familiarize themselves with these codes and to follow them whenapplicable. The outlined standard of ethical behavior includes protecting public safety andwelfare, performing services only in areas of competence, issuing only objective and truthfulpublic statements, acting as faithful agents or trustees for each employer or client, avoidingdeceptive acts, and conducting oneself

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

, New York [1]. The BotanicalGarden is on the western terminus section of the Erie Canal. The New York State Canal systemoperates as a recreational waterway in contrast to its industrial purposes when it opened in 1825 [2].The garden has picnic and parking areas, a boat dock, and a kayak launch, visible in Figure 1 fromGoogle Maps, 2019. Figure 1. North Tonawanda Botanical Garden.A. Human Interactions The people come to the Botanical Garden for recreation. They arrive most often in pairs, butsome lone kayakers and fishermen were observed. Most are there to use the boat launch and the kayaklaunch. My observation is that most of the park visitors have an environmental appreciation as theywalk and play along the

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Mirco Speretta, Fairfield University

as a security incident manager for mobile websites and applications. His early research focused on the development of semiautomatic techniques to build ontologies and the creation of user profiles that improve search results. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Statistical Word Analysis to support the Semiautomatic Implementation of the NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework Rohan Sahu1 and Mirco Speretta2 1 Westhill High School, Stamford, CT 06902; 2School of Engineering and Computing, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824 Abstract: Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST

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ZANNATUN NAYEEM, University of Bridgeport; Dan Tenney, University of Bridgeport; Tauhid Uddin Mahmood, University of Bridgeport

and research. Dan is a Board member on a Child’s Mental Health nonprofit agency where he has facilitated strategic planning and operational management training and guidance. He has published numerous publications on strategic and business management topics.Tauhid Uddin Mahmood, University of Bridgeport ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Impact of Supply Chain Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Supply Chain Management EducationAuthor: 1. Zannatun Nayeem 2. Tauhid Uddin Mahmood 3. Dan TenneyIntroduction:Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize several industries, including the industrialsector. Artificial intelligence has a

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Saddam Alkhamaiesh, University of Bridgeport; Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

of electric vehicles (EVs) andindustry. Dijk, Orsato et al.[1] noted that the future job the concomitant establishment of a resilient EV charginglandscape in electric mobility hinges on factors like infrastructure across the expansive landscape of the Unitedtechnological advancements, the availability of charging States. Central to the profundity of this visionary plan is thefacilities, and government support. It raises the question of the administration's aspiration to realize a 50% electric vehicleextent to which the EV industry can offer high-wage jobs, penetration within the American vehicular milieu, with theespecially in comparison with the conventional car industry

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

change how we teach the new generation ofstudents for many years [1, 2, 3]. The old-fashioned way of teaching is no longer effective whena teacher stands at a blackboard and talks. It's reached its limits and can't produce enoughengineers of the right quality that we need. People are worried about using these old methods toteach tough engineering subjects. The old-fashioned way of teaching needs to use modern toolsand knowledge that can easily be understood by students who are good with technology [3]. Intoday's higher education landscape, there's a growing push to reevaluate traditional teachingmethods and prioritize student-centered approaches. This shift is driven by the evolving needs ofstudents, their future professional aspirations, and

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Okechukwu C Ugweje, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

engineering: 1. Engineering as an experiment for the good of humanity is a notable factor that involves far-reaching consequences. 2. Ethical dilemmas make engineering decisions relatively challenging to make. 3. The risk and safety of citizens as a social responsibility is a prime concern for engineers. 4. Technological advancement can be very demanding on engineering skills in the global context, 5. Moral values and responsible conduct will play a crucial role in decision-making.2. Engineering EthicsAccording to ABET, "Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematicaland natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment todevelop ways to utilize, economically

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

introduced to the NationalSociety of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics [1] and actively participate in thoughtfuldiscussions based on a selection of engineering ethical case studies. As students progress throughthe four-year curriculum, they delve into a variety of ethical discussions and case studiesintegrated into their engineering courses. This gives students the opportunity to explore ethicalsituations that may vary across different areas of study within their field. Additionally, byspreading the ethics modules across the four year curriculum, students are exposed to a breadthof topics and hear the perspectives from different groups of students and faculty. During thesenior design capstone course, students research the ethical issues related

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Christina Cao, .; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

diagnostics, and criminal justice outcomes. To address these issues, we propose a novel approach to evaluate bias in LLMs using metrics developed by Stereoset [1]. Our experiments involve evaluating several proprietary and open-source LLMs (GPT4, GEMINI PRO, OPENCHAT, LLAMA) for stereotypical bias and examining the attributes that influence bias. We used a selected 100 prompts from the stereoset dataset to query the LLMs via their respective APIs. The re- sults were evaluated using the language modeling score, stereotype score and the combination iCAT[1] score. In particular, open source LLMs showed higher levels of bias in handling stereotypes than proprietary LLMs (40% average stereotype score for

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Daniel Blessner, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

studentscan read the x-intercepts from the equation. The student graphs the polynomialwith the associated End Behavior and once again the solution is visually obtained.To simplify the procedure only linear factors with multiplicity one will be used.This is a work in progress (WIP) paper that aims to ensure that mathematicallyunder prepared engineering students succeed in their calculus series courses.Plans for a survey for the effectiveness of this new approach are planned for futuresemesters. Currently this new approach is available for anyone who wishes toimprove and reinforce basic graphing techniques. 1The ability to understand and interrupt graphs is critical for technical fields such asengineering [1

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale State College; Akin Tatoglu, University of Hartford

educational setting has its own unique set of challenges both for facultyand students. From faculty’s perspective, it can easily be categorized as a tool students can usefor plagiarism. From students’ perspective it can be trusted to generate meaningful and relevantanswers. In addition, both students and faculty deal with the unknown as this is a new technology,there is hesitation and worry that comes with it as well.Our study offers a multi-faceted multi-level approach: Level 1, Preliminary Assessment: • Conduct a pre-experience survey to evaluate students' familiarity and attitudes toward AI-based tools, particularly ChatGPT. • Utilize a 6-question survey employing a 5-point Likert scale to capture nuanced responses

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Tahmid Latif, Wentworth Institute of Technology

considered mundane orunsafe for humans. While the more traditional utility of robots lies in industrial applications,demand for robots has increased in areas like medicine [1], agriculture [2-3], and search-and-rescue [4-6] with the potential of becoming the next home “appliance.” As such, the Intro toRobotics course aimed to make engineering students capable users and designers in thisinterdisciplinary field. This paper details the strategic design of a linear course to establish orincrease key concepts and knowledge of robotic theory in students through a series of learningmodules and accompanying hands-on experiments.The area of robotics can be considered to lie at the intersection of topics like linear algebra,electronic circuits, data fusion

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Abdullah Aldwean, University of Bridgeport ; Dan Tenney, University of Bridgeport

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services, which include enhancing patientexperience, improving population health, reducing costs, and improving the work life ofhealthcare providers [1]. Emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) have thepotential to transform the healthcare sector by improving patient experience, increasingoperational efficiency, and advancing medical research. Researchers in the medical field widelyacknowledge the potential role of AI applications in revolutionize traditional healthcare modelsand shift the service toward data-driven, patient-focused care [2],[3]. However, among many AIapplications, the Large Language Model (LLM) has been recognized as one of the mostpromising AI applications in the healthcare sector [4]. Unlike many traditional

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

forEngineering and Technology (ABET), the course ensures that students are well-equipped to confront themultifaceted challenges of the engineering profession with confidence and competence. This paper servesas a testament to the efficacy of the Fundamentals of Engineering course in nurturing well-roundedengineers who are poised to make meaningful contributions to their fields upon graduation.Keywords: Fundamentals of Engineering, experiential learning, problem-solving, professionalism,MATLAB, Arduino, Solid works. 1. IntroductionEngineering design is defined as the communication of a set of rational decisions obtained with creativeproblem solving for achieving certain stated objectives within prescribed constraints. The role of design inan

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Abhishek Kumar, Wentworth Institute of Technology

are self paced free online course offered byMathworks. In my interaction with Industry which recruits Wentworth graduates a frequentadvice is that students of all majors should be comfortable with Programming and Simulation.Many papers discuss how Simulink can be used effectively in areas such as dynamic systems,[1],[3],[6] and mechanical systems,[2],[9] and [7].Model Description:In this section we have developed the Matlab and Simulink models for 3 problems 1) Spring Mass Damper System under free Response 2) Spring Mass Damper System under forced Response 3) Simulink Model for Damped system with Forced ResponseSpring Mass Damper System under free Response m = mass of

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Robin Chataut, Quinnipiac University; YUSUF USMAN, Quinnipiac University; Frederick Scholl, Quinnipiac University

protection [1].IdentityIQ's report underscores the sheer volume and variety of cyberattacks in 2023, noting a14% increase in data breaches over the previous record, affecting over 66 million individuals [2].The top ten data breaches over the last twelve months further illustrate the diverse nature ofcyber threats, ranging from massive data leaks to targeted attacks on specific organizations, asshown in Table 1. These incidents have collectively affected billions of accounts and highlightedvulnerabilities across various sectors, necessitating the implementation of more robust securitymeasures such as multifactor authentication [3].Table 1: Top ten data breaches over the last 12 months [3] Rank Name of the Breach/Attack 1 Russian Web Hosting Data

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Ruba Alamad, Kennesaw State University; Garima Banerjee, Kennesaw State University

learning environment to learners.Students' performance is collected and compared to the performance of students beforeimprovement for the same course. Analysis shows that performance increased by 19.3%. And thenumber of students that score less than 70% or less in the final exam is reduced by 69.1%. Students'feedback is also collected, and results indicate that students are more engaged and delighted withthe learning experience.Introduction:Online education is growing in numbers, and universities are expanding their online courseofferings. Online courses are gaining popularity due to their flexibility and availability, but theyoften need more interactivity. One main challenge in such courses is maintaining students'engagement and motivation [1

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Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky; Jerzy W JaRomczyk; Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Elina LeFebvre; George Tan, Texas Tech University; Mai Dao, Wichita State University; Andrew Tapia, University of Kentucky

behaviors: gestures and movement, facial behavior, eye behavior, etc.)during presentations. This study shows how OpenPose was repurposed with a Python program totrack and code novice speakers’ nonverbal behavior. Results demonstrate considerable practicalvalue for engineering students learning to establish baseline positions for managing nonverbalbehaviors.KeywordsPresentation Skills, Nonverbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Human Pose Estimation1. IntroductionResearch in the field of engineering found that communication should entail simplicity, results-oriented organizational structure, numerical evidence, and a focus on the object or visual andaway from the identity of the speaker [1], [2]. However, the loss of speaker identity in

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stamatis Vokos; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Matthew J. Moelter, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Umut Can Cabuk, San Diego State University; Yusuf Ozturk, San Diego State University

institutions. The results can inform strategiccurriculum development, the design of more effective student support systems, and betterresource allocation to address the specific needs of students in these fields. Beyond the academicliterature on student success in engineering, this research also provides a practical framework foreducational institutions to make informed decisions in curriculum design and planning in theevolving field of engineering education.1 IntroductionEngineering curricula are intentionally designed to ensure contingency, consistency, and integrity,recognizing that later courses build progressively on the knowledge acquired in earlier ones. Thisis especially evident with mathematics-related courses, including but not limited to

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Matthew Levi Giles, University of Southern California; Bo Jin, University of Southern California; Paul Ronney, University of Southern California; Joy Uehara, University of Southern California

Support for Use of CAD Software by Visually Impaired IndividualsSince the AME 308 lectures are based on Siemens NX, it was important that any adaptation ofthe course to enhance visual accessibility be based in NX as well. As of 2019, NX did not haveany native support for visually impaired users [1].As an alternative, OpenSCAD is a free CAD software whose operation is purely script-based.The user provides a text script which the program parses to produce a 3D rendering of a solid.[2] While in principle a visually impaired user could create such a script using a screen reader orbraille display, there is no support for them to visualize the created part and troubleshoot thedesigns without seeing the software’s rendering of the script.This initiative

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; Sage Indigo Brill, University of California, Santa Cruz

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; Matthew Lo, University of California, Irvine; Milan Das, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine

SMART Health, where she focused on wireless health monitor- ing for stroke and pediatric asthma. Her current research is on engineering education and women’s health, specializing in pedagogy strategies to promote learning and innovation in design-build-test courses, in- cluding senior design, computer programming, and computer-aided-design courses, as well as pre-partum and partum medical devices.Matthew Lo, University of California, Irvine Matthew Lo is a graduate student pursuing his Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. He completed his BS in Biomedical Engineering: Premedical from UC Irvine, during which he lead and participated in a wide range of research, including (1) refining virtual

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Carlos Trejo Vera, University of California, Davis; Colleen Elizabeth Bronner, University of California, Davis

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Lisa Wang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Shamim Mirza

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

five different projects running simultaneously. Each team identifies afocused design and development scope of work within the larger context of the project they areinterested in. They give weekly progress reports and gather input from their customers. The workculminates in a prototype and final report to document their work for student teams who willcarry it forward in future terms.CUREs are differentiated from other course-based engineering design projects (e.g. designcompetitions) by the following characteristics [1]: • Course outcomes are developed in context of new research questions/directions each term. Research efforts progress and shift focus term-to-term. • Students engage in authentic practices representative of