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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; John B. Napp, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo

Paper ID #35039Incorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Year 2ImplementationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Engineer- ing, at the University of Toledo. She received her Master in Aerospace Engineering from The University Politehnica of Bucharest, her Master in Physics - Professional in Photovoltaics, and her Ph.D. in Engi- neering, in the field of thermal sciences, from The University of Toledo.Dr. Noela A. HaughtonProf. John B. Napp, The University of Toledo John has been the Engineering Librarian at

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Paper ID #35044Aiming for a System that Provides Closer to 100% of a Student’s NeedsMr. Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Michigan State University. He integrates communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program. He has co-authored numerous textbooks, including - Engineering Your Future. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Aiming for a System that Provides Closer to 100% of a Student’s NeedsOver the

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Jennifer Kadlowec, Baldwin Wallace University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University; Anu Osta, Rowan University

Curriculum with Entrepreneurial (ICE) Mindset workshop where initialproject ideas were developed. The authors also thank cohort members and workshop facilitatorsfor ideas and input to the project and reviewers for their feedback.References 1. https://engineeringunleased.com 2. Baqersad J, Dong Y, Mazzei A, Sheidaei A, Alzahabi B. (2018) “Implementation of an Innovation and Entrepreneur Mindset Concept into Mechanics of Materials Course,” Proc. of Amer. Soc. of Eng. Edu., Salt Lake City, UT 3. Liu L, Mynderse J, Fletcher R, Gerhart A. (2017) “Embedding Fluid Power into Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Courses through Problem-Based Learning and Entrepreneurially Minded Learning Modules,” Proc. of Amer. Soc. of Eng. Edu

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Steven T Rowland; Michael William Eckels; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

IoT CourseAbstractThis work-in-progress paper discusses the laboratory setup and delivery of a pilot course on thefundamentals of Internet of Things (IoT). Hands-on laboratory experiments and project-basedexperiences are adopted to introduce and reinforce IoT-related concepts. The laboratoryexperiments introduce the students to (a) the collection of data using temperature and motionsensors (b) program the microcontroller, and (c) to communicate between WiFi-enabledmodules. Rather than using the hardware and software tools from an established vendor in theareas of IoT, we chose to design and assemble our laboratory experiments and projects withsimple, cost-effective, off-the-shelf components. The project activities focused on system designand

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Diwakar K C, The University of Toledo; Harish Dangi, NEA Engineering Company Ltd; M. Wasif Naqvi, Michigan State University; Liangbo Hu, University of Toledo

these three stages, and mechanism involved shall be analyzedin further study.AcknowledgmentThe authors wish to thank Mr. Prithivi Bir Thapa and Ms. Sushma Kadel for their assistanceduring the field study.References[1] B. N. Upreti, and M. R. Dhital, “Landslide studies and management in Nepal,” International Centre for integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996, 87 p.J. Clerk Maxwell, A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, 3rd ed., vol. 2. Oxford: Clarendon, 1892, pp.68–73.[2] H. Dangi, T. Bhattarai, and P. Thapa, “An approach of preparing earthquake induced landslide hazard map: a case study of Nuwakot District, central Nepal,” Journal of Nepal Geological Society, vol. 58, 2019, pp. 153-162

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Sabrina Martin, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

: Dec. 19, 2020].[7] J. Brandsford, A. Brown, R. Cocking, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, Washington D.C.: National Academy Press, 2000. [E-book] Available: https://www.nap.edu/download/9853#.[8] C. Madan, B. Teitge, “The Benefits of Undergraduate Research: The Student's Perspective,” The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal, vol. 15, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://journals.psu.edu/mentor/article/view/61274/60907. [Accessed: Dec. 19, 2020].[9] UC Davis. “Why Use Experiential Education as a Model for Teaching and Learning?” Available: http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/why-el.shtml.[10] S. Carlson. S. Maxa, “Pedagogy Applied to Nonformal Education,” 1998 [Online

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; William Sierzputowski, Ohio Northern University

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Paper ID #35058Lessons Learned from a First-Year Engineering Wind Turbine ProjectDr. Todd France, Ohio Northern University Todd France is the director of Ohio Northern University’s Engineering Education program, which strives to prepare engineering educators for grades 7-12. Dr. France also helps coordinate the first-year engi- neering experience at ONU. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in Architectural Engineering, and conducted research in K-12 engineering education and project-based learning.Mr. William Sierzputowski, Ohio Northern University A senior Engineering Education student at Ohio Northern

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

Paper ID #35046Static Finite Element analysis of a truss assembly using MATLABDr. Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo Dr. Hagigat is an associate professor in the Engineering Technology department of the College of Engi- neering of the University of Toledo. Dr. Hagigat has an extensive industrial background, and his teaching technique is based on practical aspects of engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Static Finite Element analysis of a Truss Assembly using MATLABAbstract:The theme of this article is to present an approach for

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Molly Elizabeth Burke, Gannon University; Sydney Tate Hanratty; Lydia Nemeth, Gannon University; Kaylee Grace Hatfield, Gannon University; Daniel Noah Hughes; Jacob Dominic Rudy; Morgan Louise Schreck, Gannon University; Nikoly Dos Santos, Gannon University

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Paper ID #35052Design and Construction of a Buoy to Extend Data Collection Period inLake ErieMs. Molly Elizabeth Burke, Gannon University SEECS, Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science, is a scholarship group funded by the National Science Foundation. We consist of 8 sophomore students with various engineering and computer science majors. This program helps us to develop our engineering skills and prepare for a professional work environment.Sydney Tate HanrattyLydia Nemeth, Gannon UniversityMs. Kaylee Grace Hatfield, Gannon UniversityMr. Daniel Noah Hughes,Jacob Dominic RudyMiss Morgan Louise Schreck , Gannon

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

continuing to expand their technical skills in the area of automatic controls andautomation.Bibliography[1] B. Ray, "An Inexpensive Control System Experiment: Modeling, Simulation, and Laboratory Implementation ofa PID Controller-Based System," in Proceedings of the ASEE's 123rd Annual Conference and Expositiion, NewOrleans, 2015.[2] A Low-Cost Control System Experiment for Engineering Technology Students” by Dr. Curtis Cohenour Ph.D.,P.E. P.E., Ohio University, Proceedings of the ASEE's 125rd Annual Conference and Expositiion, Columbus, Ohio,2017.[3] Ch. 24, Hybrid Lab Text, W. Evans, eng.utoledo.edu/~wevans[4] Ch. 20, Hybrid Lab Text, W. Evans, eng.utoledo.edu/~wevans[5] Ch. 19, Hybrid Lab Text, W. Evans, eng.utoledo.edu/~wevans[6] Ch. 14, Hybrid

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David T Delisle, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University

power) switches [4], this scheme, including the mechanical drivetrain, provides the operator vehicular control. Cart automation begins with implementing servo motors on top of the mechanical system to mimic operator input. Each system is shown below in Figure 2.    Figure 2: (a) Battery Bank; (b) Pedal Assembly; (c) RWD 48V DC Motor; and (d) MCOR4.  Previous student researchers implemented a basic steering and braking system using servo motors. The “Teknic ClearPath - Integrated Servo System” [5] is utilized for replicating aforementioned user inputs to brake and steer the cart. SDSK step and direction model variations provide torque, power, and programmability aspects

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Niklas Cyril Bitters, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

: Current status of the IPPThe traffic barrel has been identified as the obstacle to be classified and avoided. First, the IPPsetup was trained to images of the traffic barrel as shown in Figure 2.Training data setFigure 2(a) depicts typical images of the use of the traffic barrel on roadways and highways.Figure 2(b) illustrates the use of the traffic barrels as obstacles along the course of the IGVC. (a) (b) Figure 2: Traffic barrel (a) highway uses (b) obstacle courseThe IGV, which requires video in real-time, captures the feed using a single camera. The IGVcan operate using visual acuity and data information as seen in Figure 3.Test data – Webcam feedFigure 3(a

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Mario G Perhinschi, West Virginia University

theSecondary Course List B, presented in Table 2. Students may choose to take all 4 courses fromList A. Other approved TE courses (MAE 493) or selected graduate courses (MAE 593) may beused as substitutes with ad-hoc approval by the MAE AECC. Both List A and B are open andsubject to periodical revision and extension by the AECC.The curricular structure has been designed such that the learning outcomes of the AoE areachieved as desired. Table 3 presents how the courses in List A are connected to the expectedlearning outcomes. Table 1. Primary Course List A for the AoE in UAS Course # Course Title MAE 361 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems MAE 457

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Molu O Olumolade, Central Michigan University

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addition, the curbs and sidewalks surrounding handicap parkingspaces must be relatively flat, with a slightly sloped incline to get onto the sidewalk. Thesidewalks should also be smooth, with a decreased amount of cracks and holes in the sidewalk.Most parking lot around campus meets all the requirements stated above and in Figures 10 and11. However, some are too far from any building entrance as seen in Figure 12. Figure 10: Access aisle at passenger Figure 11: Dimensions for parking spaces landing zone 7 (a) (b) Figure 12: Checking parking lots for

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Uchenna Asogwa, The University of Toledo; Timothy Ryan Duckett, The University of Toledo; Matthew W Liberatore, The University of Toledo

(a)10 (b) (c)S. 1: Assigned problem statements that covered VLE concepts for homework practice. (a) Atypical Textbook problem (TB), (b) and (c) Student written YouTube problems (YT1 and YT2)respectively. 11Table S.2. Modified PROCESS rubric for problem solving using handwritten solutions. Problem Level of Completion Solving Explicit Tasks Process/ Performed Category

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

Techniques in Control SystemsAbstract:The transient response analysis of a control system analyzes the control system response to asudden input such as the initial deflection of a structure due to an impact load and the subsequentvibration of the structure due to the initial impact load. The frequency response of a system isdefined as the steady-state response of a system to a sinusoidal input. The responsecharacteristics of the system resulting from different frequencies are a necessary designcomponent for loading conditions that are cyclic in nature. An example of a sinusoidal input isthe influence of a jet engine which is a rotating equipment rotating at a certain frequency duringits steady state operation on the aircraft wing. This steady state

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Harrison Heinig; Kyle Hohman; Derek Ritterbusch; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Tyler Joseph Horne

Paper ID #35035Digital Hallpass Monitoring System to Improve Emergency EvacuationProcedures in Secondary SchoolsMr. Harrison HeinigKyle HohmanMr. Tyler Joseph HorneDerek RitterbuschDr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Depart- ment of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Research interests include: Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic, Game Theory, Teaching Computer Science, STEM Outreach, In- creasing diversity in STEM (women and first generation), and Software Engineering.Dr. Heath Joseph

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James D. Kaul, Marshall University CCSE; Gregory Dovel Weed; Jared Cunningham; Imtiaz Ahmed; Wook-Sung Yoo, Marshall University

Paper ID #35068Prototype Development for Adaptive Solar Tracking and Optimization ofData Communication ProtocolMr. James D. Kaul, Marshall University CCSE Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School & Raleigh County Academy of Careers & Technology in 2003 with a concentration in Computer Networking and Electronics. Graduated with Honors from Mountwest Community & Technical College in Applied Engineering Design Technology in Spring 2014. Joined Marshall University Fall 2014, and graduated with a Bachelors of Electrical/Computer Engineering in Dec. 2020.Mr. Gregory Dovel WeedJared CunninghamImtiaz AhmedDr. Wook-Sung

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Noah Scott Hancock, Ohio Northern University; Shaheed H Khan; Kelvin J Watson

Initial tests include using the ultrasonic sensor and toone in fifty homeowners are affected every year measure water heightWater damage can be a significant cost to a homeowner as The test also allows the Raspberry Pi to calculate if thewell as each year over $2.5 billion of water damage is done relay needs to be activated turning on the pumpin homes and the average water damage claim is almost Thus far the sensors have been able to accurately$7,000 in US

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Clara Almeter, Gannon University

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, ****Mechanical Engineering Abstract Nutrient Film Technique Drip System ● Nutrient rich water is pumped from a reservoir into a larger ● Nutrient rich water is pumped from a reservoir and The Gannon University Scholars distributed to the base of each plant through individual tubes tube/pipe of Excellence in Engineering and

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Drew Battison, Ohio Northern University; Adam Cook, Ohio Northern University; Mason Williams, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #35043Time-Based Door Access Control System Capstone Senior Design ProjectDrew Battison, Ohio Northern University I am a Computer Science senior at Ohio Northern University, creating a prototype time-based door access control system as a Capstone Senior Design Project. During my team’s Capstone Project, I have been the active leader. I also am in charge of the database portion of the project, along with integrating it into the created web pages and hardware code.Adam Cook, Ohio Northern University Senior computer science major from Ohio NorthernMr. Mason Williams, Ohio Northern University I am a senior at

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

equations. The same control system can bestable or unstable depending on the input parameters into the system. Stability or lack of stabilityof a control system can theoretically be determined by solving the control system differentialequation(s). The differential equation(s) can be solved numerically. A numerical solution of adifferential equation produces numbers that can be plotted but not an expression. The differentialequations can also be solved by classical differential equation techniques. The classicaldifferential equation solution techniques can be supplemented by using Laplace Transform andusing the MATLAB software to expedite the Laplace Transform formulations. Damping level(s)in a vibrating system greatly influence the stability level

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Sharan Kalwani, IEEE; Subramaniam Ganesan, Oakland University

Paper ID #35038Introducing Open Source Hardware in Computer Engineering coursesMr. Sharan Kalwani, IEEE Sharan Kalwani is an HPC architect well versed in using deploying & managing simulation applications in several industries: automotive, design engineering, IT, bioinformatics, industrial & university research, academic computing, machine learning and the data sciences.Dr. Subramaniam Ganesan, Oakland University Dr. Subramaniam Ganesan, is a Professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA. He has over 30 years of teaching and research experi