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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

Paper ID #40885Infusing Data Analytics Skills into Project-Based Learning for ComputerScience and Engineering EducationDr. Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Alabama A&M University, has over 20 years of teaching experience in traditional on-campus settings or online format at several universities in US andaboard. Her teaching interests include programming languages, high performance algorithm design, data science, and evidence-based STEM teaching peda- gogies. Her recent research work has been funded by DOE, USED

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

applications, optical fiber communication/networks, machine learning/artificial intelligence, UAV ad-hoc networks, multimedia communications, multimedia bandwidth forecasting, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Computational Thinking Using Open-Source, High- Impact Practice Project-based ApproachAbstractThis paper explores a novel pedagogical approach incorporating Open EducationalResources (OER) and High Impact Practices (HIPs) for cultivating computational thinkingin engineering education. It diverges from the conventional practice of introducing theseconcepts primarily through programming courses. Instead, this approach advocates for

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

engineering from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, in 2022. Sylmarie worked as a Systems Engineer for the MITRE Corporation in 2015 and as a Data Analyst/Contractor for the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018 and 2019. Her research interests include real-time processing of biomedical and social signals, efficient implementation of machine learning algorithms, design of wearable social behavior and health monitoring systems, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Fostering Computational Thinking in Freshman Electrical Engineering Students through a Micro:Bit Code ProjectAbstractComputational Thinking (CT) is an

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Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University

force (V), and bending moment (M) for values of x ranging from 0 to L using increments of 12 inches for x. Note that these values are expected to be returned to the main calling program.  The values of x and the corresponding computed values of deflection, Slope, shear force, and bending moment are expected to be printed in a table format (with appropriate column head- ings) using “fprintf” statements placed in the main program.  Plots of deflection, slope, shear force, and bending moment are expected to be produced using the “subplot” statements placed in the main program. To learn more about the “sub- plot” command, please refer to the provided instructor handout. Place all equations on

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Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Avaye Raj Dawadi

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recent years, the ability for students to take computer science courses inschool is not evenly distributed throughout the United States [3]. Our goals with bridging the Robotarium to the K12 audience are two-fold: first, we seek tosupport robotics education in communities that may not yet have their own robotics learningprograms and routines in place, and second, we seek to enable students to learn about robotsfrom a systems-level perspective, wherein robot teams or swarms work together to accomplish atask.About the RobotariumThe Robotarium is a remotely accessible multi-robot testbed that is free to use for academic oreducational purposes [4]. The Robotarium was developed by faculty at a research university inthe US southeast and is housed

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Arash Afshar; Dorina Marta Mihut; Michael Ryan Sweeney

times, guaranteeing that every data point was used for validation preciselyonce. The accuracy of the model was computed as the average performance across all five folds.The coefficient of determination for the model, as determined through K-fold cross-validation,was found to be 0.9771 for predicting Young’s modulus and 0.7294 for predicting Poisson's ratio.Conclusions:In the proposed machine learning project, the geometric design parameters were input features forthe machine learning model. A dataset, consisting of randomized geometric parameter values, wasgenerated using the direct optimization feature in Ansys Workbench. Young's modulus andPoisson's ratio, calculated from finite element simulations, were employed as outputs in themachine

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy A Wood, The Citadel

, pp. 40–60, Jun. 2015, doi: 10.14434/jotlt.v4n1.13002.[8] T. J. Price, “Real-time polling to help corral university-learners’ wandering minds,” J. Res. Innov. Teach. Learn., vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 98–109, 2022, doi: 10.1108/jrit-03-2020-0017.[9] T. A. Wood, D. D. Nale, and K. T. Brown, “Student Response System Best Practices for Engineering as Implemented in Plickers,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc., 2021.[10] M. C. Low, C. K. Lee, M. S. Sidhu, S. P. Lim, Z. Hasan, and S. C. Lim, “Blended Learning to Enhanced Engineering Education using Flipped Classroom Approach: An Overview,” Electron. J. Comput. Sci. Inf. Technol., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 9–19, 2021, doi: 10.52650/ejcsit.v7i1.111.[11] J. K. Brown, G. L

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, The Citadel

Paper ID #40901Implementing Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning Activities in SeveralEngineering CoursesDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Dr. Deirdre D Ragan, The Citadel Deirdre Ragan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as the di- rector of the Honors

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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Paper ID #40909The educational benefits of operating a service-learning course as acorporate structure: lessons learned through CEDCDr. Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines Dr. Evelyn Boyd is a teaching assistant professor at Colorado School of Mines. She earned her PhD in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University. While at Clemson, Boyd worked with Clemson Engineers for Developing Communities (CEDC) as an education researcher to assess the longi- tudinal educational impact of the program for its students.Mr. David E Vaughn, Clemson University David is a Professor of Practice

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Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University; Mohammad Jonaidi; Hoseoen Lee; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University; Ali Keyvanfar, Kennesaw State University

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. "Using personal learning environments before, during and after the pandemic: The case of “e-me”." Education Sciences 13, no. 1 (2023): 87.[5] Lester, J., Klein, C., Rangwala, H., & Johri, A. (2017). Learning analytics in higher education: ASHE Higher Education Report. John Wiley & Sons.[6] Romero, C., & Ventura, S. (2010). Educational data mining: a review of the state of the art. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C (applications and reviews), 40(6), 601-618.[7] Markowska-Kaczmar, U., Kwasnicka, H., & Paradowski, M. (2010). Intelligent techniques in personalization of learning in e-learning systems. In Computational Intelligence for Technology Enhanced Learning (pp. 1-23). Berlin

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

allows learners to attend class without restrictions on place and time. This course isa senior-level course that contains Lab elements to teach AutoCAD skills and applications. Thelab sessions are held once a week in person and virtual via MS Teams and recorded so studentscan watch it and complete their related activities at any time during the week. All students haveaccess to AutoCAD through the college computer lab or the virtual lab. Students are urged to beactively involved in their learning process, and the teacher functions as a mentor, coach, and guidewho helps students develop and assess their understanding and learning. Different forms ofassessment are provided to enhance students’ interaction and engagement. For example, a groupproject

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University

, 2023).[5] M. J. Eash, "Curriculum components," The international encyclopedia of curriculum, pp. 67- 69, 1991.[6] J. Donnellan, "Articulate Storyline 360," Computer Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal (CALL-EJ), vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 251-260, 2021.[7] L. Benson, K. Rodier, R. Enström, and E. Bocatto, "Developing a university-wide academic integrity E-learning tutorial: a Canadian case," International Journal for Educational Integrity, vol. 15, pp. 1-23, 2019.[8] V. J. Cortes Arevalo, L. N. Verbrugge, R.-J. d. Haan, F. Baart, M. C. van der Voort, and S. J. Hulscher, "Users’ perspectives about the potential usefulness of online storylines to communicate river research to a multi-disciplinary audience," Environmental

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel

Processing (NLP); and Predictive analytics.In this part of the course content students will learn about AI which is an overarching fieldfocused on creating machines or systems that can perform tasks that typically require humanintelligence. Then they will be introduced to ML that is a component of AI that employsalgorithms and statistical models to empower computers to acquire knowledge and formulatepredictions or choices based on data. Then the distinct subfield of ML, Deep Learning, thatfocuses on artificial neural networks will be introduced to students. The distinctions of DataScience field as well as its overlap with AI will be also explained to assist studentscomprehending the next part of the content. Figure 2 depicts the relationship among

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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Paper ID #40868Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to SupportEngineering Pre-Transfer StudentsDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor and Founding Program Director of the Human Capital Education and Development Bachelor of Science with a joint appointment between the Educational and Organi- zational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions emphasizing two- year college and secondary STEM and career education, educational

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

Paper ID #40929Using Generative AI as an Active Learning Tool to Refine ProfessionalEngineering SkillsDr. Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia Bryn Seabrook is an Assistant Professor in Science, Technology, and Society at the University of Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Using Generative AI as an Active Learning Tool to Refine Professional Engineering Skills Bryn E. Seabrook University of

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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Paper ID #40912Game-Based Immersive Learning for Education: Empowering Autistic HighSchool Students to Address the Growing Cyber Threats in K-12 SchoolsKaren N Nix, Auburn University Karen Nix is a PhD student at Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. She received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from LaGrange College and a master’s degree in Computer Science with a concentration of Software Development from Columbus State University. She works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Auburn University and recently began work for the City of Opelika, AL in the IT department as Assistant CIO. Her research

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Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

Students’ Programming Skills Through Hands-On Learning Activities Designed in MATLAB Live EditorAbstractWith the advances and rapid improvements in technology, engineering students are expected to haveprogramming skills to keep up with the evolving demands in their fields. However, among thevarious engineering programs including mechatronics and robotics, computer, and electrical,mechanical engineering students face the biggest challenge. While they are known to be goodproblem solvers, they often encounter struggles in programming. This challenge primarily stemsfrom the limited programming courses offered in the curriculum and a lack of exposure to low-costdata acquisition systems like Arduino within their

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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Qiushi Fu, University of Central Florida

Paper ID #40968The Success of Three-Attempt Testing on Students Learning OutcomesDespite the Deliverance by Different Faculty in an Engineering Course:DynamicsDr. Marino Nader, University of Central Florida Dr. Marino Nader is an Associate lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Central Florida and has been working on digitizing courses and exams, creating different course modalities. Dr. Nader obtained his B.Eng., M.Eng. and Ph.D. from McGill University. His Ph.D. was done in conjunction with the Canadian Space Agency where he spent two years doing research and experiments

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University

, pp. 66–71, January 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2014.10.001.[2] K. Y. Lin, K. C. Yu, H. S. Hsiao, Y. H. Chu, Y. S. Chang, and Y. H. Chien, “Design of an assessment system for collaborative problem solving in STEM education,” Journal of Computers in Education, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 301-322, July 2015.[3] N. Shofiyah, F. E. Wulandari, and M. I. Mauliana, “Collaboration Skills: Its Relationship with Cognitive Learning Outcomes in STEM Learning,” Procedia of Social Sciences and Humanities, vol. 3, pp. 1231-1236, June 1, 2022.[4] Z. Akyol, and D.R. Garrison, “Assessing metacognition in an online community of inquiry,” Internet and Higher Education, vol.14, pp. 183-190, January 2011, doi: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2011.01.005.[5] D. R. Garrison

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University

, As- sociate Director of the Learning Agents Center (http://lac.gmu.edu), Co-Director of IT Entrepreneurship Laboratory (http://lite.gmu.edu) and Co-Director ofHarry J Foxwell, George Mason University Harry is currently Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Information Sciences and Technology. He earned his doctorate in Information Technology in 2003 from George Mason Univer- sity’s Volgenau School of Engineering (Fairfax, VA), and has since taught graduate courses there in big data analytics and ethics, operating systems, computer architecture and security, cloud computing, and electronic commerce.Dr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an

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Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

The Westward Expansion: AI Concepts in Middle School Social Studies Zonila Robinson1, John Mativo2 and Ramana Pidaparti2 1 Social Studies Teacher, Duluth Adventist Christian School, Duluth, GA 30680/ 2College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602AbstractThrough an NSF funded ITEST program, ImageSTEAM, a summer workshop was conducted inJune 2023 with diverse middle school teachers. Specifically, we focused on introducing artificialintelligence (AI) concepts in the K-12 curriculum through computer vision and AI tools that willsubstantially augment science and technology teaching and Learning. We introduced visual mediaas a key bridge

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Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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Paper ID #41025Enhanced Speech Recognition via A TensorFlow-Powered Lip Reading Modelfor Educational ApplicationsMourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university Ph.D. student at Kennesaw State university. Research Interest include Deep learning, Generative AI, LLMsNasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University I’m an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering and the director of the AIET lab in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and prior experience as a software engineer in the industry, my interest in both academic and research activities has

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Philip Lee, University of Kentucky; David Parsley, University of Kentucky; Nelson Kudzo Akafuah, University of Kentucky

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. They learn an architectural understanding of computer systems15 from low-level gate design to high-end embedded systems, including in-depth design and analy-16 sis of combinational logic, sequential logic and state machines, microcontroller systems, micro-17 processor systems, and state-of-the-art computer technology. Students can earn Certificates in18 LabView, A+ Prep, Computer Tech Basic, Informatics Programming, Net+ Prep, and Computer19 Maintenance Technician.2021 The ET at the UK and BCTC is designed based on innovative pedagogical approaches of22 Reimagining Engineering Technology Education (RETE), a strategic and industry-integrated23 multi-disciplinary training program to propel these innovative pathways that link

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Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

been well-received for its improved organization and clarity, thefeedback also presents opportunities for further refinements to enhance the learningexperience.ConclusionThe comprehensive redesign of the Digital Design Lab course (ENGR 2323) at GeorgiaSouthern University, as detailed in this paper, represents a significant stride in enhancing theeducational framework for sophomore-level Electrical and Computer Engineering students.The project’s primary objectives were to revolutionize the student learning experience andreduce financial burdens, both of which were successfully achieved through the developmentand implementation of a tailor-made, open-educational resource (OER) lab manual.This new lab manual, aligned with the latest CAD software

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Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

Paper ID #40994Modified K-12 Instructional Methods for Diverse Learners Applied to anExperiential Interdisciplinary Senior Design CourseDr. Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University Cameron Coates is currently an Assistant Dean of Operations in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He has 21 years teaching experience, and has published some 30+ research papers in solid mechanics, computational approaches and/or engineering education, as well as text book on Fracture Mechanics. Dr. Coates taught has taught the Experiential Interdisciplinary Senior Capstone Design at KSU for

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Lucas Verdan Arcanjo Schwenck; Andrea Contreras-Esquen; Richard Woods; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

perform lab experiments without the need to go to a physical lab. This has opened a door forteaching advanced concepts with the help of computer programs – some of these experiments areeither prohibitively expensive to perform in an academic setting or technically infeasible withoutthe full industrial infrastructure. For example, Du Val and He used state-of-the-art aircraftmodeling and simulation tools for rotorcraft design, analysis, test, and full-flight simulationapplications [18]. They also developed Graphical User Interfaces that provide user-friendlyoperation. Likewise, Jasti et al.’s study showed that student performance in the application,analysis, synthesis, and evaluation learning levels improved compared to those not provided in

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

posting of lecturenotes to reading discussion boards.The Eclectic ReaderThe following sections summarize the readings for each module. Appendices provide greaterdetails including LMS assignments as implemented in the pilot of a new introduction toengineering course during the fall semester of 2023. Faculty members selected readings based ontheir own literary interest, connection to class learning objectives, and suitability for introducingengineering concepts. Assignment formats represent the preferences of the unique instructorscollaborating on the course.Electrical and Computer Engineering ModuleThe electrical engineering faculty chose to lean on a traditional introduction to engineering textto introduce engineering breadth and electrical

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Benefits of Diversity in Engineering Education: A Multi-Institutional Survey Analysis of Women and Underrepresented Minorities.” In 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. ASEE Conferences. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--22827.Terenzini, Patrick T., Alberto F. Cabrera, Carol L. Colbeck, Stefani A. Bjorklund, and John M. Parente. 2001. “Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Classroom: Does It Promote Student Learning?” The Journal of Higher Education 72 (5): 509.Yang, Ya-Ting C., and Wan-Chi I. Wu. 2012. “Digital Storytelling for Enhancing Student Academic Achievement, Critical Thinking, and Learning Motivation: A Year-Long Experimental Study.” Computers & Education 59 (2): 339–52

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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the biomedical engineering department at UM.Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis A. Blass Watson, a biomedical engineering doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis, received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Mississippi State University in 2016. He worked at the Social Therapeutic and Robotic Systems (STaRS) lab and the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). His work involved redesigning systems to mimic biological counterparts, exploring new mate- rials for rapid prototyping, and developing mechanical systems for robotics focused on human-computer interaction with both civilians and law enforcement. Since starting his studies at the University of Mem- phis in 2017, under

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Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

ability to quickly evaluate the results of a design or analysis forobvious mistakes.Throughout the FE course, students use the provided resources for the FE exam to familiarizethemselves with the content and layout. With the move to computer-based testing, thispreparation has evolved into students also learning to use knowledgeable search words andphrases to quickly locate tables and equations in the searchable PDF document. As the FEcourse instructors adopted the use of this resource, several faculty members in the CEEdepartment have also implemented the use of this document in their course instruction. In somecases, the FE Handbook is used as the provided equation sheets for tests. This has led to studentslearning to use the FE resources