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N. Athula Kulatunga; Niaz Latif; Jesus De La Cruz

ETD 315 Discipline Specific Skill Acquisition (DSSA) for Engineering Technology First-Year Students N. Athula Kulatunga, Niaz Latif, and Jesus De La Cruz Purdue University NorthwestPreambleThe National Institute for Direct Instruction [1] emphasizes the importance of skill mastery at theK-12 education level. The German education system provides skill mastery to post-secondarystudents through a well-choreographed “dual studies” system where on-the-job training anduniversity lectures go in parallel [2]. In its 2016 report, “The Future of Jobs Employment, Skillsand

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Zongguang Liu; Chrispin Johnston; Aleksi Leino; Travis Winter; Aleksandr Sergeyev; Mark Gauthier; Nathir Rawashdeh

and ladder programming of a four-axis robot enclosed in a cage with one sideguarded by an optical fence. The robot has pneumatically actuated X-Y linear motion and apneumatic gripper. Furthermore, the Z-axis motion and gripper wrist rotation are controlled byservo motors. A human machine interface (HMI) is also present, and it allows for easymanipulation and programming of the robot. This type of robot can be used to transfer smallcomponents between conveyer belts or for light assembly functions. This paper details thesystem’s components, operation, and custom programming.Literature ReviewA programmable logic controller (PLC) is a rugged computer used to track and automatemanufacturing processes in a variety of industries [1]. A PLC consists

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

engineering undergraduate programs have an end-of-program design project,termed capstone project, to culminate the engineering studies. Depending on the program andparticular institution, they may have different course structures [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6] and differentstudent outcomes or expectations. Ozkan et al. [1] examines the ancillary effects (both positive andnegative) of poorly defined problem statements, and the importance of understanding the actualproblem before attempting a solution. One accreditation-based educational objective is to document“student must demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate complex engineering problems….” This isoften a difficult and perplexing step for the students, who naturally want to jump directly into

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Helen McNally

student’s responses to these activities. While nanotechnology encompasses work at thescale of less than 100 nanometers, the ethical implications are not small in magnitude.IntroductionTechnological advances have increasingly impacted daily life; this demands close attention toethical considerations. ABET recently adopted changes to program criteria to include “effective,efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner” [1], essentially emphasizing the need forethical considerations in engineering and technology programs. Rather than being small in scale,the field of nanotechnology may actually amplify ethical concerns by orders of magnitude. Thequestions of ethics are the same when applied to nanotechnology.Nanotechnology has the potential

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Gary Mullett

ETD 445efficiently. Another consequence of the adoption of IoT technology is that the nature of thetraffic on the Internet shifts from predominantly human initiated traffic (clicks on a web pageand then server downloads) to largely machine-to-machine or M2M communications. This lastfact is the driving force behind the newest 5G cellular standard and the proposed future 6Gstandards that are being driven by envisioned IoT apps [1], [2], [3]. Most observers of IoTtechnology believe that this is part of the natural evolution of the Internet (i.e. Internet 2.0) andpredict that the majority of new devices connected to the Internet will be IoT related and thattheir number will grow exponentially. The following graphic from IOT Analytics indicates

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Keir Moorhead; Dinesh Pinisetty

encountered in real-world startup andshutdown procedures. The diesel simulator training is a path forward to build competence andprovide students with relevant real-world experience to be effective engineers.1. IntroductionEngineering licensed graduates of California State University Maritime Academy (CSUM), bothMarine Engineering Technology (MET) students and Mechanical Engineering License Track(ME-L) students, enter the workplace with a United States Coast Guard, 3rd Assistant Engineer,Steam, Diesel, Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower license. This credential allows them to sailon any vessel in the US shipping fleet as a 3rd assistant engineer. Currently, the US fleet hasapproximately 180 privately held self-propelled vessels over 1000 gross tons [1

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Joseph Parlier

Science Foundation (NSF), 126 eighth grade students from 10 classes were providedwith instruction regarding the Earth’s water. In five of the classes, students were provided withtraditional instruction including textbook, lecture, projects, and tests while students in theremaining five classes used the same textbook and were tasked to design a water purificationdevice. Based on an analysis of pre-test and post-test performance, students participating in theengineer-design project not only demonstrated higher performance on post-test scores but alsodemonstrated a greater percentage of improvement [1]. Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society

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Brian Piechocki; Chelsey Spitzner; Namratha Karanam; Travis Winter; Aleksandr Sergeyev; Mark Gauthier; Nathir Rawashdeh

to apply precise force profiles for handled work pieces. Thissystem is designed to handle objects using a force sensing module and pneumatic gripper. Theamount of force can be measured, set, monitored, and adjusted. The force is controlled using aclosed-loop PI controller [1]. The system, shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, consists of six maincomponents: pressure regulator, directional valve, force measuring device, two-finger gripper, airprep system, and a power supply and signal conditioning module. The purpose of eachcomponent is shown in the figure below and described in further detail. Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for

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Biswajit Ray

profession [1]. Accordingly, project-basedlearning (PBL) [2] was integrated into a sophomore/junior level instrumentation course for EETstudents. PBL empowered students [3,4] to self-direct their educational experience by designingexperimental systems for given specifications. It is an instructional method that integratesstructured, new knowledge gained in this course and other courses with the new self-taughtknowledge via solving real-world problems. A PBL-based pedagogical approach [5,6] facilitatesstudents’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills while accomplishing the course-specificobjectives. In addition, PBL pedagogy contributes to epistemological development [7] ofstudents.The three-credit instrumentation course meets for two one-hour

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Abel Reyes; Skyler Reinhardt; Tony Wise; Nathir Rawashdeh; Sidike Paheding

was reported at about 36% in North America, 27% inEurope, and 20% in Asia in 2020 [1]. The advance in technology has aided in automatization ofprocesses, increase productivity and quality of final products within different industries. The useof robots within the manufacturing process has set a precedent in the industry in terms ofefficient usage of resources, connectivity and mass production. Since the implementation of thefirst industrial robot in the 70s, robotics has witnessed a rapid increase in use. This is also seen inmanufacturing and in replacing jobs that are currently human-held to improve safety or workersor to reduce cost. As such, more demand is made for people who can design, create, build, andmaintain robots. Industry 4.0 is

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Grant Richards; Nicole Otte

explore and consider opportunities in an industry with limited public Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering Educationvisibility. Simultaneously, enabling the showcase to be a key element of instruction can driveknowledge development through engaged learning with industrial-grade systems inenvironments not impacted by production timelines or economics.Advancing Process Industry EducationPurdue University is Indiana’s land grant university tasked with improving the economy andoutlook for the state and nation. The manufacturing sector is the most significant component ofthe Indiana economy [1]. It stands to benefit

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2022 CIEC

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David Satterwhite

transportation,maritime companies have been leaning on economies of scale for continued success and growth,leading to larger and more complicated and technologically advanced vessels. This applies tomost maritime transportation and is readily apparent when comparing the evolution ofcontainership capacity utilized in the transportation of the global supply chain with that of itspredecessors. Simply put, “shipping lines have tried to take advantage of the economies of scaleby operating increasingly large vessels, with the aim of reducing per box costs of each containerthat they handle” [1]. In fact, one of the most recent containerships, built in July of 2021, is theultra large container vessel (ULCV) the “Ever Ace” operated by Evergreen Marine Corp

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Chinmay Kondekar

the inputsand outputs from sensors. A large-scale production facility uses a distributed control system toexchange data. Still, there is a need to acquire production-related data from the factory floor andpresent it to the production staff. The data collection is done by connecting the PLCs withdatabases through various communication protocols such as EthernetIP, the workhorse ofindustrial automation communications. Anthony, Mahato, Sharma, and Chitranshi [1] havereinforced this claim and proposed architecture for such an EthernetIP-based system. The authorshave used a Linux-based server to collect data and a python program to analyze the collecteddata, process the information, and present it on a graphical user interface. The

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Paniz Hazaveh; Nathir Rawashdeh; John Irwin

for traditional and technology-oriented engineering students in the advancegraduate studies [1-3]. Figure 1 depicts the current structure of the MS degree in Mechatronics atMichigan Tech. As figure reveals, students from the community colleges participating inarticulation agreements with Michigan Tech’s Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)program can enter MS degree in Mechatronics upon completion of two years study and earningBachelor of Science (BS) degree in EET. Also, the degree has been designed to fit theinternational students and students from the other universities. Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

understanding on applications of contemporary machining processes,including hands-on activities. Also, implications on mechanical design aspects will be addressedto broaden students’ perspectives on processes and optimization.1. IntroductionMany manufacturing companies are hosted by the Northeast Indiana region, and they produce avariety of high value-added products; they are companies such as General Motors, ZimmerBiomet, Steel Dynamics BAE Systems, BF Goodrich, and others mainly dedicated to mechanicalmanufacturing and auto-parts.The region’s industry requirements for engineering graduates were assessed by surveysconducted by Indiana Tech and distributed to manufacturers and other businesses in the region,as well as to graduating students with a

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Joseph Untener; Philip Appiah-Kubi

. BackgroundABET [1] requires engineering technology baccalaureate degree programs to “provide acapstone or integrating experience that develops student competencies in applying both technicaland non-technical skills in solving problems.” In fulfilling this mandate, many institutions offer aone or two-semester culminating capstone project for seniors where they work with a projectsponsor to produce the desired deliverable. Capstone projects provide a great experientiallearning opportunity for students to own the project and their learning while applying the desiredtechnical and non-technical skills to solve problems [2]. Team capstone projects provideengineering technology programs a unique opportunity to assess the 1 – 5 student outcomes [3].For example

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Alok Verma; Nima Fathi; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Donna Lang

learning (PBL)modules, issues related to implementation, and results from student and teacher workshops.1. IntroductionThe concept of the “Blue Economy” is gaining traction among government, industry, andnonprofit sectors as an organizing principle that captures the interplay between economic,social, political, and ecological sustainability of the oceans. The World Bank defines the blueeconomy as “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods,and jobs and ocean ecosystems health” [1]. Based on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development analysis, the global Blue Economy is projected to double in size to$3 trillion by 2030, including solid growth in emerging sectors such as alternative energy

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2022 CIEC

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Afshin Zahraee

progress presentation halfway through the semester, as studentsinform a committee of three faculty members within the department on parts of the projectcomplete along with plans for the final weeks of the semester, so students can learn if they are onthe right path. This also allows students to receive feedback from more faculty members. Fromthere, students prepare their final presentations and present findings to the committee at the endof the final semester of their college career. The reports have to be formatted in IEEE style andpresentations are given using PowerPoint. A rubric explains the evaluation of the capstoneproject in which points are assigned on a scale of 1-100 for the various categories shown inFigure 1

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Siew T. Koay

the maximum modulus property.1. Mean-Value PropertiesLet ϕ(x, y) be harmonic in a simply connected domain D. Then the value of ϕ(x, y) at a point(x0, y0) in D is equal to the mean value of ϕ(x, y) on any circle in D with center at (x0, y0). 1 2𝜋 ϕ(x0, y0) = ∫ ϕ( 𝑥0 + rcosϑ, y0 + rsinϑ)dϑ 2𝜋 0which is also equal to the mean value of ϕ(x, y) on any circular disk in D with center at (x0, y0). 1 𝑟0 2𝜋ϕ(x0, y0) = 2 ∫0 ∫0 ϕ( 𝑥0 + rcosϑ, y0 + rsinϑ)𝑟dϑdr 𝜋𝑟02. Maximum and Minimum Modulus Properties1Let ϕ(x, y) be harmonic and not constant in a given domain D, then

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Daniel Bang; Saira Anwar; Syeda Fizza Ali; Alejandra Magana

1 Session 2023 Relationship between Instructional Activities and Students Distraction Daniel Bang Ph.D. Student, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University College Station, TX, USA Saira Anwar Assistant Professor, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University College Station, TX, USA Syeda Fizza Ali Ph.D. Student, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Akila Ravichandran; Kiran Katira; Tariq Khraishi

1 Session XXXXAn Engineering/Computer Science Project with Community Service Focus Akila Ravichandran, Kiran Katira Community Engagement Center (CEC) University of New Mexico (UNM) Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department University of New Mexico (UNM) AbstractThis conference paper/submission informs about a S-STEM (Scholarships in STEM or S-STEM)project awarded to

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Mehrab Hasan

Aerodynamic Analysis and Comparison between Axial Fan of Five and Seven Blades Mehrab Hasan Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department University of North Texas AbstractIn this study, numerical simulations were conducted on a specific model of axial fan, which has a widerange of applications in the industry. The simplified geometry of the fan was generated usingSOLIDWORKS and then it was imported to ANSYS for aerodynamic analysis. Static Pressure on fanblades were calculated for different air flow velocities ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 ms-1 velocity. It

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Eleazar Marquez; Samuel Garcia Jr.

inengineering education [3], [4], [5], [6], [10]. Visual cueing, according to reported data, is anefficient pedagogical method that allows knowledge to be attained at a faster rate than uncuedvisualization [1], [8], [11], [15]. In 2019, Marquez and Garcia integrated visual supplements intoan Engineering Mechanics course (e.g., Statics and Dynamics) with the intention of developingstudents’ ability to recognize existing real-world designs, and simultaneously identify the type ofengineering analyses required for specific applications [9]. It was reported that the integration ofvisual tools assisted students’ understanding of engineering applications, calculationrequirements/procedures, design considerations, potential sources of failure, and cost

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Marsha Phillips; Lacy White; Mia K. Markey

1 Session XXXX Activities to Promote Discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among International Engineering Graduate Students Marsha Phillips, Lacy White, Mia K. Markey Biomedical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Austin AbstractInternational engineering graduate students often report that they lack knowledge about racialidentity in the US and that they feel left out of diversity conversations in higher education. Likewise

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Po En Su Wei-Jen Lee; Irma De Leon; Jude Soweh

(Fasching, 2022). It is estimated that by 2050, most of theenergy generation in the United States will be from renewable energy (EIA(b), 2022). However, thereis a need for the conservation of the energy produced to meet the ever rising demand for energy.The United States Energy Information Administration noted that the increase of the demand for energyhas dropped to only 1% annually, attributed to improved insulation, efficient heating and coolingequipment, and migration to regions that use less energy in their heating and cooling systems (EIA(b),2022). The advantage of the newly developed home appliances is that they have built in technologieswith safety features, notification features as well as the ability to be easily connected to the home

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Clinton Martin; Peter Rogers; Salar Kamari

Thinking Small: Using Micro-Lectures to Enhance Online Learning in Construction Management Courses Clinton Martin, Ed.D., MSCA1, Peter Rogers, Ph.D., PE2, Salar Kamari, Ph.D.3 1 Assistant Professor, School of Construction and Design, University of Southern Mississippi, Chain Technology Center, 236, 118 College Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39406; PH (601) 266-4895; email: clinton.martin@usm.edu2 Professor, School of Construction and Design, University of Southern Mississippi, Chain Technology Center, 236, 118 College Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39406; PH (601) 266-4895; email: peter.d.rogers@usm.edu 3 Assistant Professor, School of Construction and Design, University

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Piyush Tandon; Larry Powell; Seth Polsley; Tracy Hammond

lapswimming activity recognition by incorporating two survival swimming activities: treading waterand sidestroke. We present a study which collects all six stroke types from a wrist-worn device,and we develop a machine learning algorithm that classifies activities with an F-measure of0.94.IntroductionDrowning is the leading cause of unintentional death worldwide, with over 300,000 drowningdeaths every year, with most occurring in open water [1]. Many drowning deaths occur as a resultof poor swimming skills [2]. Additionally, many deaths also occur due to an overestimation ofone’s swimming skills, indicating a disconnect between swimming skills taught by swimmingeducation programs and the skills needed to survive in the water [3].According to the

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Nelson Fumo

1 Session 2023 The JUMP into STEM Experience Dr. Nelson Fumo Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Tyler AbstractThe JUMP into STEM is an online building science competition for undergraduate and graduatestudents at U.S. colleges and universities launched by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Theprogram recognizes the need of increasing the number of graduates from building science programsto cover

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Joseph Erwin; Laith Alqawasmi; Tariq Khraishi

1 Elastic-Plastic Behavior of Threaded Fasteners Under Multi-Axial Loads Joseph Erwin, Laith Alqawasmi, Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractFasteners play an essential role in securely connecting separate components in practically anyproduct. Since these components are generally made of ductile metals, their behavior under non-yielding loads should predictably follow the relationship between stress and strain defined by theYoung’s Modulus of the material. To better understand the behavior of fasteners under multi

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2023 ASEE GSW

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Emad Manla; Roy Issa; Kenneth Leitch

hit most of the state of Texas resultingin massive power outages due to historically low temperatures [1]. The electricity demandskyrocketed, and the state’s capacity to generate electricity could not match the sudden electricitydemand. This resulted in wide spread outages that ranged from a few hours to a few days dependingon the damage sustained in every local area. This research aims at evaluating and providing asolution to such incidents by offering a secondary, affordable, and reliable renewable source ofelectricity made from two 300-Watt solar panels tracking the sun along with the electrical hardwarenecessary to optimize electricity harnessed and stored. This system provides between 10 to 50%of the electricity demand for an average