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Bilal Alhawamdeh, Western Michigan University; M Muchson; Ahmad Mohammad Rasheed Al-Bodour, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #44704Sustainability Components Assessment of Engineering Design CapstoneProjectsDr. Bilal Alhawamdeh, Western Michigan University Dr. Bilal Alhawamdeh, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Western Michigan University, is a distinguished Senior Research Associate with a keen interest in integrating sustainablity in engineering education. His career is marked by the development of innovative educational programs and curricula, emphasizing the integration of sustainability into engineering studies. Dr. Alhawamdeh is a proponent of smart technology in classrooms and has supervised numerous senior capstone and student

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Nada S. Al-Muntaser, Eastern Michigan University ; Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University

Paper ID #44676Assessment of the Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) intoBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) for Smart Construction Managementand Decision-MakingNada S. Al-Muntaser, Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University Suleiman Ashur is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management and the Program Co- ordinator at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Ashur is the Former Director of the School of Visual and Built Environments and Former Interim Director of the Information Security and Applied Computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education

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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

, finite element method, and product development. Sincejoining Cleveland State University, he has taught nine subjects, including kinematics, electrical Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 6 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educa;onsystems, vibrations, linear control systems, machine design, programming with MATLAB,dynamics and statics, and strengths of materials.References[1] Nair C. S., Patil A., and Mertova P. (2009). “Re-Engineering Graduate Skills - A Case Study.” European Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 34, pp 131–39.[2] ArunKumar, S., Sasikala S., and Kavitha K. (2018). “Towards Enhancing Engineering Education

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

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’ knowledge and available laboratory resources. Our framework includes essentialcomponents crucial for this curriculum’s effective implementation. We identified three pivotalelements vital to its success: academic strategy, infrastructure, and research strategy. Educationalobjectives and course structure form the backbone of the curriculum, adapting specific learningoutcomes aligned with students’ engineering program levels. Courses are strategically designed tomeet these objectives, ensuring a comprehensive educational journey for the student.The infrastructure of the curriculum consists of faculty expertise, laboratory spaces, and requisiteequipment essential for hands-on laboratory assignments and project-based learning. These

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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

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Morgan Elaine Bartley, West Virginia University; Andrew C. Nix, West Virginia University; Brian D. Woerner, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #44641Data Driven Methods for Improving Team Culture within Capstone CapstoneDesignMorgan Elaine Bartley, West Virginia UniversityDr. Andrew C. Nix, West Virginia UniversityDr. Brian D. Woerner, West Virginia University Brian Woerner is Professor in the Lane Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University. He serves as co-advisor to the WVU EcoCAR team, and as a capstone design instructor. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Data-Driven Methods for Improving Team Culture within Capstone Design Morgan Bartley, Andrew Nix, and Brian

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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go to graduate school enroll in that new program.This may involve changing to a new school or shifting the focus of their studies, and definitelyrepresents a transition in the level of work that is expected, and this transition can be challengingfor some students. While not as common as bridge programs designed for students matriculatinginto undergraduate programs, and not as well documented in the literature, some graduate bridgeprograms do exist. This paper presents a literature review of such programs, with a specific focuson those applicable to engineering graduate programs. General traits of these programs are noted,as well as some gaps in knowledge that can guide future research.IntroductionJust as students’ college readiness varies

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

energy conservation and fluiddynamics, with a focus on phenomena like friction loss and drag coefficients—to addressProceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 2Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationpressing geological issues tied to water resource management. These include, but are not limitedto, sustainable resource utilization, pollution dynamics, and contamination mitigation. Thecurriculum is designed to be inherently interactive and project-based, fostering a dynamiclearning environment through workshops, hands-on experiments, and comprehensive projectwork. This methodological blend is intended to not only deepen theoretical understanding butalso to sharpen

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Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University

Paper ID #44561Optimizing the Design for Additive Manufacturing Project in theManufacturing Processes Lab Course Using the Taguchi Orthogonal ArraysDr. Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University Dr. Omar Al-Shebeeb is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems En- gineering (IMSE), WVU since January 2020. He finished his Ph.D. in the IMSE Department at WVU (2019). Then, he started his job as an Academic Program Director at Greenville Technical College. While Dr. Al-Shebeeb was pursuing his Ph.D. degree at West Virginia University, he was working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the IMSE

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Mary M McCall M.A., University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif E Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

workers. • multilevel – for example, working in a team with entry-level designers as well as managers. • multinational – for example, an American engineer working in the U.S. arm of a Japanese company. • multiorganizational – for example, a design/release engineer at an original equipment manufacturer working with counterparts through the supply chain.The team environments in which a typical engineer must function are not only complex but arealso dynamic requiring members to cycle in and out as needed. This is a far cry from the team“cell” model where a group of engineers work together over an extended period of time duringwhich team members are afforded the time to work through any interpersonal issues.While

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

developedto introduce students to systems thinking, social responsibilities and sustainability in a first-yeararchitectural and civil engineering project. The educational strategy is designed in the convergentspace of the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM)1 and Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework2.EM emphasizes the development of habits and characteristics that allow students to discernunique opportunities in the creation of valuable and impactful engineering solutions. The EOPFramework seeks to integrate the fundamental skills and principles of social and environmentalsustainability in engineering curricula. These mindset models encourage students to questionwhy (abstract mindset) a certain approach is taken and not only focus on the how

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Aiden James Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh David V.P. Sanchez is an Associate Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Civil & Envi- ronmental Engineering department and the Associate Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as the Program Director for the Master’s in Sustain- able Engineering, the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability, the John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellows, and the Sustainability Global Engagement grant. He is the faculty lead for the University Honors College Food Ecosystem Scholar Community. His research lab, Sustainable Design Labs, focuses on fusing analytical chemistry, sustainability design principles and data analytics to

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Zachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University; Hannah Paige Jacobs, Gannon University; Sara Jones, Gannon University; Damien Thiên Ân Chu, Gannon University; Hunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon University; Andrew Donald Snowdy; Zoey McClain, Gannon University; Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University; Wookwon Lee, Gannon University

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Email: lee023@gannon.edu1. Background and Learning Objectives For more than fifteen years, high-altitude ballooning has been an attractive framework topromote technical and non-technical knowledge and skills to college students in STEM disciplines.Since 2009 in our institution, we have been actively accumulating experience and expertise inconstructing various science and engineering payloads for high-altitude ballooning. Havingsuccessfully participated in the 2017 total solar eclipse nationwide ballooning campaign, wecontinued revising our ballooning framework for our ballooning program and for the upcomingsolar eclipse events in October 2023 and April 2024. In late 2022, we were selected as one of the53 teams for Nationwide Eclipse

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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. Lectures are held twice a week for 50minutes each. The project studio and computer lab sessions are scheduled for 110 minutes each,weekly. Each course component is designed with its own set of learning outcomes. All undergraduate engineering students must take ENGR127 and ENGR128. Bothcourses are 4-credit courses designed to prepare students to apply mathematical techniques toengineering problems and carry out engineering projects. In these courses, students are exposedto lectures, project studios, and computer laboratories designed to prepare students to formulateand solve engineering problems, learn about computer tools for manipulating data sets andstructured programming, electronics and circuits, practice teamwork, project management

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

products (lube oils, asphalts, waxes, cokes) at Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018) and became the Chancellor of this university (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), including teaching in the Humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Lab, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends over curriculum development, outreach programs, alumni network, team and leadership skills development, global awareness, sustainability, and diversity, equity and

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Omar H Albalawi, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center , University of Tabuk; Ali Alhawiti, Western Michigan University

incorporates diverse academic disciplines,community projects, and research initiatives to impact and nurture holistic innovation ideasamong the student engineers. The program design integrates AI-driven techniques thatintelligently match students with projects that align with their strengths and academic pursuits.This ensures optimized team dynamics as well as enhanced project outcomes. Additionally,students are exposed to tried and true engineering management methodologies, especially LeanSix Sigma. These methodologies instill a mindset of continuous improvement, waste reduction,and process optimization in students, which are critical skills in management andentrepreneurship. The design of the proposed program emerged after reviewing numerous

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Email: matthew.cavalli@wmich.eduIntroductionTo be successful in their chosen careers, engineers require both technical expertise andcomplementary skills like the ability to communicate effectively, to both lead and contribute toteams, and to manage interpersonal dynamics and potential conflicts. ABET, the primaryaccrediting body for engineering programs in the U.S., includes many of these skills the currentstudent outcomes for engineering programs, shown in Table 11. While the specific wording ofthe ABET outcomes changes periodically, they have included non-technical components since amajor revision in 2000. At that time, Shuman2

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Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy, University of Cincinnati; Matthew Sleep, University of Cincinnati

Construction Management Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 University of Cincinnati Email: bettenar@ucmail.uc.edu Cincinnati, OH 45221 Email: sleepmw@ucmail.uc.eduProject-based learning is core to many first-year engineering, engineering design, andengineering capstone courses. Ideally, students in courses that use project-based learning workon real-world projects that are relevant to their communities with a sponsor or outside partnerwho helps to guide the work and assess deliverables. By working with a community partner orclient, students practice incorporating outside perspectives and empathy into their designs.Realistically, a

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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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education levels and make the field accessible for more populations.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at the University of Cincinnati and was recently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland. She is a professor emerita of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering MecDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is Associate Professor Emerita in Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems. At Western Michigan University, she coordinated and taught capstone design courses for 20 years, and developed courses in sustainability and project management. Her focus was on students’ professional

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Christopher Gioia, Slippery Rock University; Samantha (Sami Bortz

. Thecurriculum does have a Sustainable Energy course listed, but it has not been offered due to thesize and recent establishment of the program. Because of these reasons, topics typically taught inthese courses must be introduced when they are required. At the start of this project, studentswere given a brief introduction to a typical design process, and they were provided with a reporttemplate and rubric to aid in their technical writing. The laboratory course was used to provide 3 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationthem with

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Chan-Jin Chung, Lawrence Technological University; Joshua E Siegel, Michigan State University; Mark Wilson, Michigan State University

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publishingconcepts, mentored in designing and testing hypotheses, and then involved in two challengesrelated to self-driving and networked vehicles. Two teams of 4 designed, implemented, testedvarious self-drive and V2X algorithms using real vehicles on a test course, analyzed/evaluatedtest results, wrote technical reports, and delivered presentations. After the summer program wasover, the technical reports were published in peer reviewed conferences and journals.Survey results show that students attained significant & real-world computer science skills inautonomous vehicle development leveraging real vehicles available. The programs alsoProceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section ConferenceCopyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering

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Omar Abed Alkarim Darwish, Eastern Michigan University; Suleiman A. Ashur P.E., Eastern Michigan University; Lada Protcheva, Eastern Michigan University

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that simulates the pedestrian signal.Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 3Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education  Figure 1: System Design to Simulate Pedestrian Crossing.- NAO Robot: The primary component of our system is the NAO robot, chosen for its humanoid form and sensory capabilities. The robot has cameras, microphones, and sensors to perceive the environment and communicate with users.- Choregraphe Software: To develop and test the code governing the NAO robot’s interactions, we employ Choregraphe software, offering a visual programming environment to streamline behavior design and testing.- Pedestrian Subject

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Claudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan University; Ghazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan University

and motivated more effective time management. Overall, the check-in activityand pre-laboratory assignment were both well received by the students and recommended forfuture semesters.1. Abdulwahed, M., and Z. K. Nagy. 2009. Applying Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education: Journal of Engineering Education. 98 (3): 283–294.2. Sheppard, S. D., K. Macatangay, A. Colby, and W. M. Sullivan. 2008. Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field. Book Highlights. Stanford, CA: Wiley.3. Feisel, L. D., G. D. Peterson, O. Arnas, L. Carter, A. Rosa, and W. Worek. 2002. Learning objectives for engineering education laboratories. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Frontiers in Education.4. Koretsky, M

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Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University; Thomas Guy Azinger, West Virginia University

Paper ID #44560Strategies for Improving the Quality and Effectiveness of EducationCoursesDr. Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University Dr. Omar Al-Shebeeb is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems En- gineering (IMSE), WVU since January 2020. He finished his Ph.D. in the IMSE Department at WVU (2019). Then, he started his job as an Academic Program Director at Greenville Technical College. While Dr. Al-Shebeeb was pursuing his Ph.D. degree at West Virginia University, he was working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the IMSE Department for four years. Dr. Al-Shebeeb obtained his

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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began his PhD study in Aviation Technology and Management at Purdue University in 2022, under the supervision of Dr. Mary E Johnson. Gustavo earned an M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue University and an M.S. in Aeronautical Military Sciences from Colombian Air University. He has experience as a helicopter pilot, safety manager, and undergraduate program director at the Colombian Air Force Academy. His research interests include helicopter operations, advanced air mobility, and aviation safety. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementation of a Semester-long, Real-World Problem Project in a Critical Systems Thinking Course

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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range of digital functions and sensor integrations. Security is aparamount aspect of the ESP32, with features like secure boot, flash encryption, andcryptographic hardware acceleration ensuring robust protection. Power management isingeniously designed for efficiency, with the chipset operating in active, sleep, and deep sleepmodes to optimize energy usage. This, combined with its adaptability to various environmentalconditions and a range of packaging options, makes the ESP32 an ideal candidate for diverse Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationapplications, from wearable electronics to complex IoT systems, embodying a perfect blend

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Bilquis Ferdousi, Eastern Michigan University

Paper ID #44614Impact of Formative and Summative e-Assessment on the Active LearningProcessDr. Bilquis Ferdousi, Eastern Michigan University Dr. Bilquis Ferdousi is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology in the School of In- formation Security & Applied Computing in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology at Eastern Michigan University. She holds PhD and Master’s in Information Systems. She also has a Master’s in Sociology. Since 2001 she has been teaching as full-time faculty of Information Technol- ogy, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity programs. During her over twenty-three years

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Jiansen Wang; Shantanu Gupta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Research Program Competition in 2020. Prior to graduate school, Jiansen completed his B.S. degree in Engineering from Civil Aviation University of China.Mr. Shantanu Gupta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Shantanu Gupta is a PhD candidate in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University with Dr. Mary E. Johnson. He earned his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue Univer- sity, West Lafayette. Mr. Gupta is currently working with Dr. Johnson as research assistant on the PEGASAS Project 33 – Augmented Weather Information Project (AWIP) and Project 35 - Enhanced Hands-Minimized

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Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University

"same" type of rock isgenerated multiple times in a small area). We present our work-in-progress efforts and proposedrun-time software testing methodology for developing an experimental testbed for fuzzingprocedural generation in video games.This project was created as part of the Grand Valley State University RISE Scholars program forfirst-generation students to participate in an active research program. Delve the Dungeonis our prototype framework for exploring how software engineering can enhance assurance thatPCG techniques are executing as expected. Specifically, this framework provides aroguelike-style video game environment that comprises procedurally generated dungeons andtext, with common features of this particular game domain

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Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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, but appreciated theability to choose the format that was best on a given day based on their personal circumstancesand whether they felt it was safe to attend in-person class on a particular week 11. In anengineering-specific study, students participated in a HyFlex design course where they interactedwith clients from the local community. While student perceptions were not recorded, the studycited accommodating illnesses and quarantine, accommodating university campus closures, andallowing for student choice as benefits of using HyFlex12. Another engineering-specific studythat examined student ratings of a civil engineering program in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Studentratings of the program dropped to 3.8 out of 5 in the Spring of 2020 when there