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Yiannis A. Levendis, Northeastern University

Paper ID #35915Use of Capstone Engineering Design Projects to Construct a TeachingLaboratoryDr. Yiannis A. Levendis, Northeastern University College of Engineering Distinguished Professor Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering 334 SN, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 617-373-3806 Email: y.levendis@neu.edu Dr. Levendis holds a B.S. (1980) and an M.S. (1982) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (1987). He is currently a College of Engineering Distinguished Professor in

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

Active and Project-Based Learning in Medical Device DesignIntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. The Bureau of LaborStatistics states that there were approximately 19,300 jobs in Biomedical Engineering in 2020and that employment of Biomedical Engineers is expected to grow by approximately 6% overthe next 10 years [1]. Many students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineeringpursue careers in the medical device industry after graduation. To properly prepare engineeringstudents for careers in the medical device industry, students must complete multiple hands-ondesign projects and receive training on unique aspects of the medical device industry, such asdesign control guidance of

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Hugh L Mcmanus, Northeastern University; Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University

Paper ID #36041Catalyzing Capstone Project Success through Readiness Reviews andReflectionProf. Hugh L Mcmanus, Northeastern University Hugh McManus is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University. He uses active and simulation-based learning techniques to teach complex and context-dependent subjects such as process improvement, and co-supervises the Industrial Engineering senior capstone projects. He also develops, teaches and applies advanced methods in lean process improvement, systems engineering and preliminary design, and composite materials and structures. His current interest is understanding how

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Emily Deterding, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Nathan Agyeman; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Carter Keough, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sumudu Lewis, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Paper ID #36012Inclusive Teamwork: Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) to ImproveTeamwork Projects in Intro to Mechanical EngineeringMs. Emily Deterding, University of Massachusetts Lowell Emily Deterding is currently a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is currently working with two professors on a research project to improve teamwork in Mechanical Engineering at UMass Lowell. She has been facilitating focus groups for this project and collecting infor- mation to be utilized and analyzed for the project. She has previously worked in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air

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Grace Remillard, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sarah Kamal, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Justin An, University of the District of Columbia; Charles Thompson PhD, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Paper ID #36218Co-Creating a Cyber-Physical Systems Educational Module: A Project-BasedLearning ApproachMs. Grace Remillard, University of Massachusetts Lowell Grace Remillard is a 1st-year graduate student who has a degree in electrical engineering. She is currently researching Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Her past research experience has been in acoustics and data analytics.Ms. Sarah Kamal, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Sarah Kamal is a graduate student in computer engineering at UMass Lowell and she has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the same institution. She is actively researching on Cyber

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Rafe Steinhauer, Dartmouth College; Solomon G. Diamond, Dartmouth College

(Extended Abstract) Effectiveness, Enjoyment, and Equity: A framework for scaffolding, monitoring, and evaluating teamwork in a capstone engineering design course with industry-sponsored projects 2022 ASEE Northeast Section Conference April 22-23 Topic/Track: Inclusive Excellence and Student Success in Engineering Education Conference website: https://wit.edu/ASEENE2022What do we mean when we say that a team “works well” together? How might we better scaffoldteamwork in our engineering design courses? How might we better monitor and evaluatestudents’ experience on teams?In the summer of 2020, a team of students

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Naziah Edwards, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club at the University of Bridgeport; Elphaz Girma Gesesse, University of Bridgeportf; Nathan Sahle

Paper ID #36001Smart Door Knob CleanserMr. Naziah Edwards, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Club at the University of Bridgeport A highly motivated mechanical engineering student planned to graduate in May 2022 with a background in project design and electrical installation. Also passionate in aerospace, and industrial machinery sector. Lastly, acquired interest in stock portfolio building, music, technology industry, and traveling.Mr. Elphaz Girma Gesesse, University of BridgeportfNathan Sahle American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022ABSTRACT

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Justin Dansereau, University of New Haven

codes to suit there needs. The toolbox can also be used in student projects because of this versatility. It would be a great tool for students to be able to create a concept model for any robot they planned to create in a classroom setting or otherwise. The examples using the toolbox include both representations of typical industrial robot configurations (e.g., PUMA 560) and robots with structures and dimensions which can be edited by both the student and instructor. These examples provide the mathematical representations and solutions of the designed robot. In this current project, our goal is to complete the development of the teaching toolkit using therobotics toolbox. The faculty advisor supervising this project

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Ben Thomas Bassett; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Johanna Pierson

parameters. Crestron (Rockleigh, NJ, USA) provides enterprise control andautomation solutions for AV equipment. One of their products permits system monitoring acrossa large network of AV equipped spaces. This product is Crestron Fusion, and it enablesmonitoring of connected systems, scheduling of services such as repairs and alerts for AVtechnicians. The purpose of this project is to utilize the Crestron Fusion service to trackinformation about a room’s AV system, such as lamp hours, microphone battery levels, androom occupancy. This information would be saved to a centralized database and would beavailable for analytics, monitoring, and generation of alerts when needed. Such a system wouldimprove the ability to monitor classrooms' operational

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Caressa Adalia Wakeman, University of Connecticut ; Amvrossios Bagtzoglou, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut

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Paper ID #36021Improving the Learning Experience of Neurodiverse Students in a FluidMechanics Course During the COVID-19 PandemicMs. Caressa Adalia Wakeman, University of Connecticut Caressa Wakeman is graduate student at the University of Connecticut (UConn) working in the Depart- ment of Civil and Environmental Engineering on the INCLUDE project. Caressa is currently studying education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and using her firsthand experience acquired during her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering to break ground in the field of Engineering Education. Caressa identifies as neurodiverse

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Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

LearnersAbstractThe Mechanics of Materials course has been offered in a “flipped” modality over the past 8years. This course is an entry-level course required for several engineering majors such as Civil,Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials Science, and Manufacturing Engineering. The class haslarge enrollments of 100 to 120 students per section and an annual enrollment of 400 students.In the flipped course, the lectures were being delivered using pre-recorded videos. The in-personclass time was used to present a brief recitation of the lecture material, discuss challengingconcepts, and solve problems.The course was redesigned in the summer of 2020 as part of a research project funded by theEngineering Education Center of the National Science Foundation to

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Tim Reno Baci Snow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael James Cuddy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kevin Neidhart, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Griffin O’Neil, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fiona Zoutendyk, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Daniello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Benchtop Universal Materials TesterAuthors Project AdvisorsMichael Cuddy Professor Fiona LeveyTimothy Reno Baci Snow Professor Robert DanielloKevin Neidhart Project SponsorGriffin O’Neil WPI Department of Mechanical & Materials EngineeringAbstract The goal of this project was to prototype an inexpensive, easy-to-use, universal materialstester for hands-on learning in large undergraduate classroom settings. The project realized thedesign

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Brian Bartelo, Student; Sean W Bartelo

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Paper ID #36318Alternative Education Options for Future Engineering StudentsMr. Brian Bartelo, StudentMr. Sean W Bartelo Student and future aerospace engineer American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Alternative Education Options for Future Engineering StudentsAbstract: This paper chronicles my personal experience as a student who has benefited from analternative educational journey. I hope to share my experience with others so that they too mightbenefit. It is the purpose of this paper to illustrate the unique advantages of a project-basedhomeschooling education for

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Isabella Serrano, Northeastern University; Kaitlyn Williams-Koester; Kaden Clark, Northeastern University; Blade Rocket Kalikow, Northeastern University; Bennett Hartley; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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agriculturalyields. Overwatering occurs when a plant receives too much water, which waterlogs the soil andprevents the plant from absorbing an optimal amount of oxygen for survival. Overwatering plantsessentially drown crops, creating additional waste products. The environmental concerns from ourworld’s overuse of water require changing how we use agricultural irrigation. This paper presentsa proof of concept of an automated watering system that monitors and corrects the water contentin the soil, specifically in situations where the plant needs watering.Our project presents a solution to how society waters plants and uses the world’s availablefreshwater resources. Our world’s current depletion of freshwater resources is not sustainable andrequires change

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Emmanuel James Theodore; Saurav Basnet, WentWorth Institute of Technol; Brendan Gibbons; Cameron James Dore, Wentworth Institute of Technology

peephole dimensions for the device to be compatible. Incontracts in an apartment, dormitory, or any rented vacant living addition, the Brinno Duo mounts indoors but does not utilizearea. Creating a device that allows for convenience and security is any smart home platforms for the user to remotely monitor theirimperative. The objective of this project is to develop and test a SmartPeephole Door Camera to identify who is at the door. A small, door.portable 3D printed enclosure that houses a Raspberry Pi, portable While the Ring and Brinno devices partially meet thebattery, and camera fit over a door’s peephole on the inside of the

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Sief Atari, University of Bridgeport; Celso Enrique Lopez; Eric Joseph Bialczak

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cognitive or sensory-motor functions. Users will explicitlymanipulate their brain activity to produce brain signals that can be used to control devices and machines. The Facial Expressions: We detect the emitted signals from the facial and eye muscles (Figure VII). Thesesignificance of our project is that it opens the way for a much more widely accessible form of signals are used as control inputs that allow for more ways to perform a movement and can be combined withcommunication with devices by directing a robot with

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Cuong H Pham, Wentworth Institute of Technology

landscape of the future. Moreover, this course provides anentry point to Computer Science field, and it is designed to be flexible that students of any levelsand backgrounds can have a good experience with. We also share our successes andimprovements as the result of teaching the course for one semester.The paper is organized as follows: section 2 describes the design of the course in detail; sections3 and 4 discuss our successes and improvements respectively. We conclude our paper in section5 with some plans for future work.2. Course DesignThis course offers an introduction to the intersections between Computer Science and Societythrough a survey of digital projects and techniques. The frameworks of the Humanities andSocial Sciences to relevant

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Engineering Outreach: Project-Based Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsAbstract: Parents have sought out engineering preparatory programming for their children whohave expressed an interest in the field as a college major and as a career. The supplementaleducational industry which has arose to train the hard and soft skills required to prepare studentscontinues to grow and transform the way elementary and middle school engineering education isshared. The cost of these supplemental programs is a future investment in that they provide anentry to engineering concepts, exploration of first principles, and project based learning. Newadditions to this market such as Ad Astra/Astra Nova and Synthesis have sought to

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Katie Heckman, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy

as writing lab reports, journals, research papers,technical memos, and design project reports. The information gathered was used to revise and develop newtechnical writing instructions that will be infused purposefully in various courses and labs within thecurriculum. Instructors are devoting some time in their courses to discuss technical writing requirements asit pertains to their assignments. Based on this assessment, there were several recommendations made to theprogram to increase student technical writing skills based on the identified gaps. • Revise and increase specific writing topic lessons in the curriculum to include structure, technical content, and grammar. • Create short technical writing activities and

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David Lemar Simpson, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Catlin Wells; Tes Cotter Zakrzewski EdD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nicole Price

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-paced journey toward equity-mindedness. TheGROW framework engages faculty through a collection of “seeds” (i.e. easy to implement practices inequity and inclusion) that can be integrated into an assignment, project or course based on the existingDEI skillset of the instructor. To accomplish this, the GROW framework operates via four guidingprinciples that allows faculty to focus their efforts more effectively in integrating equity and inclusioninto the teaching and learning environment. These principles include: Grow relationships, Reimaginerepresentation, Optimize learning through accessibility and Work toward awareness and self-reflection.Embedded within each of these principles are a collection of research-backed “seeds” that are optimizedto

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Daniella Giannotti, Roger Williams University; Hannah Darling, Roger Williams University

Paper ID #35871Reliable and Efficient DIY Wind TurbineDaniella Giannotti, Roger Williams University I am one of six members working on this design project at Roger Williams University. Other members are Hannah Darling, Jake Stamos, John Walton, Chris Michaud and Jackie CollinsHannah Darling, Roger Williams University I am a Senior Engineering Student at Roger Williams University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Analysis & Optimization of a DIY Wind Turbine Jake Stamos

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Trinh Huynh, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology

challenges, and how to addressthese problems. Robot cars have gained a lot of attention from hobbyists and engineers. Unlikepopular smart video car kits that are available in the market; where their parts and components aredesigned for the project themselves, majority parts in this project are collected from classroom’sprojects and personal use devices such as portable chargers, Arduino Mega 2560, and RaspberryPi 4B etc. The mismatch of using these available components and devices is a big challenge forthe entire system to run smoothly at voltages and currents recommended.In this paper, Raspberry Pi is used as the control center of the system. Raspberry Pi’s desktopenvironment can be accessed remotely by using Remote Desktop Connection application

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Kai Ren, Wentworth Institute of Technology

], Matlab-based instruction[7], and conceptual questions for assessment [8]. Novel approaches regarding teaching antenna-related courses were investigated as well [9]-[13].In [9], an antenna laboratory course with helical and discone antenna design projects was proposed.In [10], a theory simplified antenna course with focusing on design, simulation, and measurementusing a low-cost portable kit was presented. In [11], design and measurement of dipole and Yagiantennas were embedded into undergraduate EM course to provide better understanding of EMfield theory. In [12], a four-patch methodology in teaching antenna theory was implementedthrough delivering theoretical analysis, solving problems using derivations and Matlab, gaininghands-on experiences

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Vacharaporn Paradorn; Sunita Rajni Virk Singh Poma; Nathan Agyeman; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Tiana Robinson, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Paper ID #36013An Application Driven Framework for Delivering System and ProductLife-Cycle Management Concepts in Engineering EducationMiss Vacharaporn Paradorn An Electrical Engineering graduate student at University of Massachusetts LowellSunita Rajni Virk Singh PomaMr. Nathan Agyeman Nathan is a fourth-year student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Francis College of Engineer- ing, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering (BS). He’s highly involved with various organizations on campus. He’s currently working in two research groups where he’s a lead facilitator in the Exclusive Teamwork project where

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Basile Panoutsopoulos, Community College of Rhode Island

Study in Engineering Design: The Rio-Antirrio Bridge Preparing Future Engineers by Studying Past Projects Basile PanoutsopoulosOvertime Engineers have been recognized as problem solvers. For an Engineer to either reach asolution of a new problem or improve the existing solution of a previous problem follows severalsteps that form the Engineering Method. The Engineering Method is well established process,and the process is followed universally in the process’ basic steps although sub-steps can varydue to the peculiarity of the original problem. A very common occurrence is that while trying tosolve a problem a previously hidden sub-problem is discovered, then Engineers go back to makemodifications

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Maxwell B Boulerice, Northeastern University; Megan Claire Baginski; Dominic Gomes, Northeastern University; Alexander S Nikolov, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

push to transition torenewable energy. The original purpose of this project was to develop a new form of renewableenergy. More specifically, our team saw how much opportunity lies in all the instances of day-to-day life where people expend mechanical energy that is not capitalized on. We decided to focuson the movement of revolving doors. The revolving door was first patented in 1888 by Theophilus Van Kannel as a “Storm-DoorStructure” based on the earlier ideas of German inventor H. Bockhacker [1]. As the United Statesbegan to industrialize and skyscrapers were built, the revolving door became more prominent.Revolving doors are already sustainable pieces of technology. The mainly airtight design of therevolving door minimized temperature

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Jake Robert Ross, Northeastern University; Kevin You-Ichiro Ohgami, Northeastern University; Nicholas Jasper Gillespie, Northeastern University; Owen Krivacek, Northeastern University; Benjamin Service; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

thatwe would better suit playground equipment to our project, as we would be more easily able toconstruct a custom apparatus that we could use to generate electricity [4]. We also found in ourresearch that capturing energy in a gym setting was already a popular idea that had several designsonline. We were more interested in creating a more innovative creation that may inspire more workin a new setting [5].Now that we had a general idea of how our project should work, we designed and constructed theprototype. We made a small seesaw made out of a pinewood base, cardboard sides, and a woodendowel that had a diameter of one-eighth of an inch. We attached two SparkFun wheels gluedtogether on one end of the wooden dowel so the rims faced each other

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Paul Benjamin Crilly, United States Coast Guard Academy; Julian Blanco, US Coast Guard Academy

gas or plasma that radiates a 120 MHz signal. Theplasma is created using a 20 kHz source and mercury vapor gas contained in a florescent tube.We characterize the antenna’s voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), input impedance, radiationcharacteristics, bandwidth and then compare these to a similar halfwave metallic dipole antenna.Our learning objectives of this project are how to practically implement a plasma antenna usingeasily obtainable, low-cost components, and experience how ionized gas, acts like any othermetallic antenna element, and thus can be an effective RF radiator. Furthermore, by doing theexperiments, undergraduates will better understand dielectric breakdown, how dielectricbreakdown in a gas forms a conductor, quantum mechanics

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Jiaqiao Liang, Wentworth Inst. of Tech.; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Louis Munson; Chandler Chen

has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests are dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing.Mr. Louis MunsonMr. Chandler Chen American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 SEWAGE PIPELINE INSPECTION TOOL & ROBOTAbstractPipelines are essential infrastructure for water supplies, oil/gas transportation, and sewagetransportation. Of these, sewers are often affected by their operation environments whereuntreated

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Yuliia Kleban, Ukrainian Catholic University

arethe following[3]:1. Projecting and Objectives of the Educational Programme. Those statements describe theprogram's intended quality and attribute that graduates should achieve a few years aftergraduation in their careers and professional lives.2. Structure and Contents of the Educational Programme.3. Access to the Educational Programme and Recognition of Studying Results4. Studying and Teaching on the Educational Programme5. Evaluation Measures, Appraisal of Students, and Academic Integrity6. Human Resources. The program must comprise qualified staff with academic andindustrial experiences.7. Educational Environment and Material Resources8. Internal Quality Assurance of the Educational Programme9. Transparency and Publicity10. (Studying