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Kaitlyn Nicole Legg; Emma Paige Barrett; Joon W. "Simon" Shim, Marshall University

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Wesley Thomas Noble; Zachary Owen Dickinson; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

inmultiple planes and generate three-dimensional images which are viewed on a computer monitor,printed on film, or transferred to electronic media.Radio tomographic imaging (RTI), unlike CT, is based on radio frequency (RF) signals. RFsignals can travel through physical obstructions, but unlike x-rays, introduce significant non-line-of-sight or multipath propagation. In addition, RTI systems can operate in the dark, unlike video 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering Educationcameras. RTI systems are used to locate security breaches, to

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Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

component for energy storage and are increasingly importantfor powering automobiles, trucks, tow motors, and tools and equipment such as lawn mowersand bicycles. Thermoelectric generators are and have been employed in spacecraft and could findterrestrial use in waste-heat recovery. 1The course consists of seven segments in the following sequence: 1. Solar cells/panels 2. Batteries 3. Fuel cells 4. Wind turbine generators 5. Hydro turbine generators 6. Thermoelectric generators 7. Thermionic and geothermal power generation.In the last segment, thermionic and geothermal power are only briefly covered for lack of time.Geothermal systems are used mainly for the heating and cooling buildings and

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Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union; Margo Miller, University of Mount Union

interdisciplinary teams, applying hands-onexperiential learning to solve complex problems. Student design solutions focus on effectivenessof function, and creativity in problem solving. Aesthetic and design goals consider societal,industrial interests and/or needs. Presentation of the overall course structure, the projects andexamples of student work is given. Comments on what the instructors learn from co-teaching acourse outside of their disciplines is presented to aid in future interdisciplinary design coursedevelopment.BackgroundInterdisciplinary design in the context of engineering considers the collaboration acrossengineering disciplines or technical areas.1 The interdisciplinary design approaches may aid inthe development of complex systems

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Mark Keith Kurchena

enhancedperformance. Finally, students are engaged in production, marketing and web-site developmentafter the product is finalized. The design project supports ABET Student Outcome 5 and 7:Ability to function effectively on a team, and Ability to acquire new knowledge.1. Introduction: This paper reports on a multi-year, industry-sponsored engineering design project involvingthe design and development of a column guard used to protect storage racks from forkliftimpacts. The project was used to support four separate undergraduate senior projects spanning atime-period of four years and involving 16 mechanical engineering students. This paper detailssome of the work completed by the senior-project groups for the first two years. The end-resultis a patented

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

, especially in first yearengineering courses, teaching inclusive, collaborative and productive behaviors for working inteams composed of people with diverse backgrounds is challenging [1]. For students frommarginalized or minority populations, many interventions focus on preparing them to workwithin a majority-focused and sometimes unwelcoming culture [2]. Supported by NSF funding, ateam of researchers investigated a different approach. They infused existing engineering andcomputer science curriculum with small, but impactful, changes or additions to help studentsdevelop inclusive professional identities. That project approached diversity holistically,including different life experiences, demographic characteristics, personalities, and problem

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Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

learning to compute with LabVIEW. This paper will describe twoapproaches to Monte-Carlo integration, provide examples with code for their implementation,compare run times and offer some conclusions in the next sections.Monte Carlo IntegrationIn general, Monte Carlo methods predict outcomes of various phenomena through games ofchance. While these methods have been around for a long time, the work of John von Neumannand Stanislaw Ulam, along with the development and proliferation of the modern computer, has Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1 Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering Educationadvanced these techniques and promoted them to research tools1. Georges

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Aneesha Gogineni, Saginaw Valley State University

, Animations, Online teaching 1. INTRODUCTIONThermodynamics is a pre-requisite for heat transfer and advanced thermal engineering classes. This coursewas originally taught by the course instructor (author) in traditional manner which covers the coursematerial from the text book and solve problems on white board. Every semester nearly 16% to 20% of theclass either fail the course or receive a D and repeat the class. Statistics from the traditionally teaching stylealso indicate that on an average 25% of the students in thermodynamics receive a C grade. Studentsattending this course are sophomore level students and they lack knowledge in real world applications.Hence the present study describes the use of display

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Jeremy G. Roberts; Amanda Parrish

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engineering by the end of the course in 2022 (N=17), whichis much higher than the retention rate in the same course in 2021 (58%, N=17). 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering EducationIntroductionResearch has shown that students are losing interest and motivation to continue in engineeringwithin the first two years of college, an important reason for students leaving engineeringprograms[1]. Therefore, maintaining the interest in engineering for first-year engineering (FYE)students is critical to promote student retention in

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

education, and from first year engineering courses to capstone projects[1] - [6]. In fact, a simple search using “open ended example problems” as the search topic on theASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) PEER website reveals 12668 results. Aneffective way to implement such open-ended problems is through either problem – or project –based learning. A similar search, using the “PBL engineering” as the search topic, reveals 1457articles on the ASEE PEER, but only 292 articles when the “engineering technology” is used as asearch topic, such as [7] - [13]. Extensive literature reviews of PBL implementations inengineering education and challenges were also done in the past [14] - [16].In all instances, the authors found that PBL

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Mohammed Mustafa Hussain; Sagnik Basumallik, West Virginia University; Anurag K. Srivastava, West Virginia University; Mohamed Hefeida, West Virginia University

developa robust talent pipeline to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity jobs that affect nationalsecurity.1 IntroductionThe integration of advanced communication infrastructure and information technology into thetraditional electric power grid has given rise to a resilient and reliable smart grid architecture.However, this complex convergence of advanced technologies has brought several cyber-physicalchallenges, which include events like the Ukraine power grid cyber attacks 1 , Texas blackouts 2 ,and physical sabotage of North Carolina substations 3 . The extreme economic and societal impactsof such catastrophic events call for a growing need for future workforce development capable ofhandling the multiplex inter-dependencies of the

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

called ”bridge” programs, as they bridge the gap between high school and college. Suchprograms vary tremendously in length, content, and structure, with no universally agreed-uponstandard for what they should look like.Many such programs have been reported in the literature, with some of the papers being primarilydescriptive and others containing some type of rationale or evaluation for the programs described.Despite the large number of papers published on such programs, several works [1, 2, 3] refer to alack of research or literature on the topic, including some that were published after a large numberof other papers had appeared. This suggests that there may be a lack of awareness of the scale andscope of literature on the topic. This review

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Mehrdad Zamirian, West Virginia University; Shahab D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University

, preconceived notions, and biases.Data Preparation and PartitioningPublicly available well logs data of 10 wells from Santa Fe field covering an area of 2×2 miles wereacquired. For all these 10 wells, logs of Gamma Ray (GR), Neutron Porosity (NPHI), Bulk Density (RHOB),Sonic Travel Time (DT), Photoelectric Factor (PE), and Array Resistivities (RT10, RT20, RT30, RT60, andRT90) were available from 4,100 ft to 5,500 ft. This data was used as the database. Figure-1 shows thedistribution of the wells in the study area. Figure-1: Well locations in Santa Fe fieldAfter normalizing the data in the database, a common practice in ANN models for faster training, the datawas partitioned into two major datasets: First the training

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Vincent Rodney Sheeler, Ohio Northern University; Lacey Lynn Wernoch, Ohio Northern University; Jed E. Marquart P.E., Ohio Northern University; Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University

besensitive to mechanical stresses and help explain the experience of motion sickness. The superiorvestibule was modeled and analyzed as the head is rapidly turned. It was found thatcomputational fluid dynamics can be utilized to observe the desired flow characteristics of thesystem.Nomenclaturedt = time step (sec)CFL = Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy Numberρ = air density (kg/m! )u = x-component (cm)v = y-component (cm)w = z-component (cm)U-velocity = fluid velocity in the x- direction (cm/s)IntroductionThe vestibular system is responsible for spatial orientation, maintenance of balance, andstabilizing vision [1]. The middle ear (ME) contains three semicircular canals, which sense headrotations and angular

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem

and prevention, medical records, comparative outcomes research, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully published several peer-reviewed articles in biomedical sciences, physical medicine and rehabilitation, modeling and simulation of physiological signals, motion analysis, and engineering.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Emerging Innovations and Global Challenges on Curriculum Design: Case Study of Teaching Security in Embedded System Design Mohammed Ferdjallah1, Asad Salem2 1 Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University

can simplify the filter designand further reduce the number of couplers.Key Words: Digital Optical Filters, Directional Coupler, Nesting Method, Fiber OpticRecirculating Delay Line (RDL) Interferometer, Fiber Optic Mach-Zender (MZ) Interferometer. 1 Proceedings of the 2022 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2022, American Society for Engineering EducationGlossary of Important Terms • Digital (2x2) coupler DC is based on the directional optical coupler with two inputs and (DC) 2 outputs coupled through a joined optical path with no intensity

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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sponsorship beginning in 2021. Theprogram was designed around research-based strategies to support and retain talented, butunderprepared (non-calculus-ready) and underrepresented first-time, full-time engineeringundergraduate students with the intention of contributing to the diversification of the engineeringworkforce by increasing the number of graduating engineers [1], [2]. This program has servedover 100 students and provided financial support to 28 students through renewable NSF S-STEMscholarships.Based on the results of surveys, individual and focus group interviews, and student feedback,past research has focused on AcES participants’ feelings of institutional inclusion, engineeringself-efficacy and identity, and their assessment of their own

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Daniel Blessner, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

: 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = log 𝑏 𝑥In addition, the base will only be represented with the variable “b”. It will not bereplaced with x or any other variable when solving exponential equations. Thissupplemental chapter aims to reinforce the identity of the variables x, y, and b andnot to interchange them.Both the exponential function with base e, 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 , and the naturallogarithm 𝑥 = 𝑓(𝑦) = log 𝑒 (𝑦) = ln(𝑦) will be graphed. The latter will be plottedwith x on the vertical axis and y on the horizontal axis.The Supplemental Chapter Purpose (For Educators)The supplemental chapter is intended to present the exponential functions and theirinverse (logarithmic) functions in a clear way to help students understand twobasic

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

inclusion.Robert Enick ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Chemical Engineering Capstone Course Improved for Broader ImpactsIntroductionCapstone courses for chemical engineering students are generally based on process designtargeting a grass-root design of a commercial size plant to convert raw materials into valuableproducts. Most institutions offer a single or two semester-long courses, with an average of about4 h/week dedication split between lecture and process simulation [1]. They have been frequentlytaught by faculty with industrial experience or with the support of industrial partners in someassociated role [1]. Students are mainly requested to work out in

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Shahab D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University

of Engineering application of Artificial Intelligence and its current problems in academiaand industry. 1|PageIntroductionLet’s start this article by defining “Artificial Intelligence ” and “Machine Learning ”. “ArtificialIntelligence ” is the simulation of Human Intelligence mimicking “Human Brain” for Analysis,Modeling, and Decision Making. “Machine Learning ” is the science of getting computers to actwithout being explicitly programmed through using Open Computer Algorithms to learn from datainstead of explicit programming.What today is called Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning started as concepts and ideas in early1950s. The rule

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

them into the mood for creation. The typical introductioninto poetry writing and reading comes in a student’s high school years and is usually presented assomething that they must bend their own feelings into with little regard for and explanation ofworth to the pursuit of engineering. Students seldom are told that poetry comes in a wide varietyof firms and does not always have a Shakespearian focus. Giving students a little insight into themany varieties of poetry will provide them with multiple paths to follow to actually create theirown verse. Instead of being pigeon holed into one type, they can look at the variety and findwhat suits them. The range of poetical forms range widely:1. Blank verse. Blank verse is poetry written with a precise

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

mood for creation. The typical introductioninto poetry writing and reading comes in a student’s high school years and is usually presented assomething that they must bend their own feelings into with little regard for and explanation ofworth to the pursuit of engineering. Students seldom are told that poetry comes in a wide varietyof firms and does not always have a Shakespearian focus. Giving students a little insight into themany varieties of poetry will provide them with multiple paths to follow to actually create theirown verse. Instead of being pigeon holed into one type, they can look at the variety and findwhat suits them. The range of poetical forms range widely:1. Blank verse. Blank verse is poetry written with a precise meter—almost

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University

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and develop STEM identitiesthat can coexist with them. To this end, this paper specifically will address the following researchquestions: (1) what approaches STEM researchers and practitioners have traditionally adopted toinclude culture and politics into the learning process?, (2) what challenges have they experiencedin advancing or promoting science with cultural and political resistance?, and (3) what newmechanisms can be adopted or existing mechanisms can be modified to address evolvingchallenges in the sociocultural and sociopolitical landscape?. With increasingly sophisticatedtools and techniques available for conducting research syntheses, it is now possible to look atdifferent research domains and find answers regarding the complex

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

interface and provide a report with aproject. He did, a wonderful report with a fully operational system. His project included aconveyor, a Siemens S7-1200 PLC and a Cognex 7802 Camera system. They were interfacedand provided a detection system that would inspect and kick out a bad part. The part inspectedwas a terminal block. The project can be seen in the figure below (fig. 1). 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright©2023, American Society for Engineering Education Fig. 1A second group the

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

) 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright©2023, American Society for Engineering Education Fig. 1b Speed and Position Control of DC Motor with Control BoardThe equipment whose diagram is shown below was used but only by demonstration since theschool owned only two of these units. This equipment was purchased from the companyFeedback. Again, the DC motor was controlled by a PID loop for speed control and a secondPID loop for position

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University

SketchWhile many engineering educational programs teach teamwork skills, especially in first yearengineering courses, teaching inclusive, collaborative and productive behaviors for working inteams composed of people with diverse backgrounds is challenging [1]. For students frommarginalized or minority populations, many interventions focus on preparing them to workwithin a majority-focused and sometimes unwelcoming culture [2]. Supported by NSF funding, ateam of researchers investigated a different approach. They infused existing engineering andcomputer science curriculum with small, but impactful, changes or additions to help studentsdevelop inclusive professional identities. That project approached diversity holistically,including different life

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Coradino Naples Colasurd, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Oun, Ohio Northern University

Ahmed Oun ECCS Department ECCS Department Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 45810 Ada, Ohio 45810 Email: c-colasurd.1@onu.edu Email: a-oun@onu.eduAbstract— Research studies on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned GroundVehicles (UGV) collaborative systems have been explored since the 1990s1. The goal of acollaborative system, especially this heterogeneous system, is to combine the positives of bothUAV and UGV, creating a diverse set of capabilities. These systems have mainly been used for

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Marcela Alexandra Mera Trujillo, West Virginia University; Yasser Alshehri, Yanbu Industrial College ; Dale G Dzielski MBA, CMA, PMP, SAFe 4 Agilist, West Virginia University; Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University

ninety percent of learners stronglyagree or agree that the Learning Management System (LMS) is great for their engagement withother learners and the instructor. Additionally, the results expressed student satisfaction withonline admission, registration, and advising. The surveys identified that the impact of the onlineengineering graduate program in the case study on the learner included a job promotion andsalary increase for most of the survey participants.Keywords: Online Education, Software Engineering Education, Case Study Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1 Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering EducationINTRODUCTIONTechnology can significantly

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Shehla Arif, University of Mount Union

engineering education caters toone kind of learning needs3. A corollary is that students with learning needs differing from whatis conventionally catered to, leave engineering4. This work addresses the positive problem of 1 Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2023, American Society for Engineering Educationsupporting diverse learners present in our classrooms as well as the negative problem ofwelcoming diverse learners that are absent from our classrooms. The goal is to adopt an inclusiveclassroom practice premised on a growth mindset5 that promotes belonging for a wide range

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Grant Heileman, Ohio Northern University

6Evaluation Metrics 7Potential Solutions 7Proposed Solution 8Manufacturing 10Conclusion 11References 12Problem DefinitionScopeThe purpose of this project is to design a cooler that can dispense drinks at any event, whileremaining easy to use for anyone. One of America’s favorite things to do during the hot summer days is have big campfiresand cookouts. To cool down, people need ice cold beverages kept in a cooler out where they arehanging out. For the 4th of July, the biggest day of cookouts for America, $1.6 billion is spent onbeer and wine alone [1]. Camping also necessitates the