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Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #44583Updates on a Work in Progress Assessing Student Perceptions of theBenefits of Continuing HyFlex Course Format Beyond the Covid-19 Pan-demicDr. Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana Nicole Becklinger is an assistant professor at the University of Southern Indiana. Her two primary areas of research are engineering educational methods and agricultural injury prevention. This research is part of an ongoing study investigating the potential student benefit of continuing to offer HyFlex course format as we move further from the Covid-19 pandemic. ©American Society for

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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students to internalize the feedback they give and receive. Distributed handouts Students continue to [Positive] Handouts remain an effective tool, in class outlining receive class handouts for supporting students to progress through tasks for each team. task completion and are projects at their own pace. Teams were required required to submit a to follow these tasks technical memo the and submit a following week. technical memo the following week. Projects were based The third project involves [Negative] Beyond pedagogical shifts, on technical concepts collaboration with local fostering engineering thinking and civic from ENGR128, communities

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Eric McKanna, Dr. Firas Hassan Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering & Computer Science Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 45810 Email: e-mckanna@onu.eduAbstractTuring Complete1 is a game released on the Steam2 platform designed to teach digital logic andcomputer architecture concepts through a series of challenges and problems. Its skill-tree approachcovers digital logic, binary arithmetic, and memory. The end goal is to create a turing completecomputer through building blocks developed during each different section of the tree. In this paper,we suggest adapting and modifying problems from the game to

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Promothes Saha, Purdue University Fort Wayne

objectives of engineering education. While readily adaptable to various engineeringcourses, tailoring the framework to the specific context and student needs is key to maximizing itseffectiveness. By embracing this dynamic approach, educators can move beyond the limitations oftraditional assessment and foster a genuine learning journey for their students, enabling them toconfidently navigate the complex world of engineering.References[1] R. L. K. J. A. &. K. C. L. C. Bangert-Drowns, "Effects of frequent classroom testing.," The journal of educational research, 85(2), 89-99., 1991.[2] D. H. E. C. F. M. W. M. &. Z. C. Smith IV, "Investigating the Effects of Testing Frequency on Programming Performance and Students' Behavior.," 2023.[3] W

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, OH 45221 Email: murphtr@ucmail.uc.eduAbstractIndustry leaders emphasize that engineering students' technical communication and writing skillsmust be improved. Despite various institutional efforts, which include technical communicationcourses or engineering design projects aimed at enhancing students’ communication abilities,many believe there has been only slow improvement in this area. There has also been a dearth oflongitudinal studies that examine the development of engineering students’ technicalcommunication competencies from undergraduate to industry. This paper aims to contribute tothis area through the creation of a rubric that specifically examines the writing competencies andtechnical communication

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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

, PBL engage students in collaborative projects that necessitate critical thinking,creativity, and effective communication skills7. Through meaningful tasks, students not onlyacquire subject knowledge but also develop a profound understanding of how to apply thatknowledge in practical situations. Research conducted by Kuppuswamy and Mhakure5 shows the notable advantages ofemploying PBL in engineering education. PBL engages students in addressing complex, real-worldproblems, providing opportunities for collaborative work on authentic issues. It fosters thedevelopment of presentation skills, time management, and abilities directly relevant to theirprofessional careers8. This emphasizes the transformative potential of PBL in enriching

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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paper, the following research questions were addressed: 1. What role do flexible employer policies have in retaining members of the group in the engineering workforce? 2. What experiences with bias did group members report? 3. How can work-life balance be enhanced for engineers who are also mothers?Furthermore, as the survey itself was conducted through a Facebook social networking group,some understanding of the importance of social networking can be evaluated to determine how itis valuable to the members of the group.MethodsThis document is a review of existing data and research done by others. Its purpose is to providea summary of the current understanding of the use of social media to support the retention ofengineers in the

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

for Embedding and AssessingSustainable Development Goals in Engineering Education. Sustainability 2021, 13, 12154.https://doi.org/10.3390/su132112154[29] Lim, C.K.; Haufiku, M.S.; Tan, K.L.; Farid Ahmed, M.; Ng, T.F. Systematic Review ofEducation Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions. Sustainability 2022, 14,13241. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013241[30] Alarcon-Pereira, G., Rampasso, I. S., Tapia-Ubeda, F. J., Tojas-Auilar, K., and Rojas-Cordova, C. The evolution of sustainability in engineering education research: a longitudinalanalysis through bibliometrics and the CDIO initiative. International

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem, Marshall University

rawmaterial in the iron and steel industry. Lignite, with a carbon content of 25% to 35%, has the lowestenergy content of coal ranks. Characterized by its crumbly nature and high moisture content,lignite contributed to 9% of the total U.S. coal production in 2020. In the United States, the primaryuse of coal is for generating electric power. In coal-fired power plants, the combustion ofbituminous coal, sub-bituminous coal, or lignite facilitates the conversion of water into high-pressure steam, ultimately generating electricity. In 2019, approximately 23 percent of thecountry’s electricity was produced through coal-fired power plants13. Beyond its role as a fuel,coal played a significant global energy role in 2020, contributing about a quarter of the

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University

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1and mobilization of personnel and the labor force are critical and essential for West Virginia totransition its resources toward wind and solar energy. Through this curriculum program, we aimto lay the groundwork for transforming West Virginia into a green state and provide a means forthe education and training of the next generation of engineers who will lead in researching andadvancing the capabilities of wind and solar energy to sustain West Virginia as coal-based energyfades away.Coal, a highly abundant source of carbon, is a combustible sedimentary rock4,5. It also containsother elements, including hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, in small amounts. Coal is anonrenewable energy source and is categorized into four ranks: anthracite

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Prakash NA Ranganathan, University of North Dakota; Jamison Jangula, University of North Dakota; Utku Kose, University of North Dakota; Neena Goveas, University of North Dakota; Shree Ram Abayankar Balaji, University of North Dakota

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) departments. This paper focuses on designing acybersecurity undergraduate curriculum that attracts both EE and CS students through specializedtracks and leverages existing courses in departments where both EE and CS majors are housedwithin one School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (SEECS). The proposedcybersecurity curriculum is approved internally by the department and the College of Engineeringand Mines (CEM). UND is currently working towards seeking ABET accreditation and receivedNSA’s CAE-R designation. The paper discusses course mapping to EAC and CSAB cybersecuritycriteria for two programs: Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE), and Cybersecurity Science (CSS).Such a curriculum plan can also be suitable for other schools if programs