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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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engineering graduates regularly provide theirperspective regarding the importance of skills beyond math and science for career success.Sometimes referred to as ‘soft’ skills or ‘professional skills’ these traits are also referred to in theliterature as ‘transversal competencies’3. In 2005, Martin et al. reported on a study with a small 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationgroup of chemical engineering graduates in South Africa who self-assessed their preparation inboth technical expertise and transversal competencies after

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

on groupprojects for which they are graded. Based on this small sampling, it appears students areexpected to know and use teamwork skills without much formal or sustained instruction.Textbooks: A quick survey of technical writing textbooks suggests that Technical Writinginstructors cover teamwork as a separate skill, taught in a class session or two and sometimessupported by a group project. Experience also suggests that few Engineering instructors devotesignificant time to discussion of teamwork. In 1997, Burnett’s Technical Communication, 4thed.’s chapter on teamwork provided helpful checklists but a single collaborative activity andassignments that were stand-alone vs integrated into course activities. [6] In 2010, Tebeaux and

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Matthew R Marsteller, Carnegie Mellon University; Haoyong Lan, Carnegie Mellon University

brought their topics to the engineering librarians? This last reply would be an exampleof workshop outreach efforts leading to other opportunities to engage with the College ofEngineering.A review of the lecture slide deck led to a cut down on the amount of lecture. The learningobjectives were adjusted by dropping “Understand the basic structure of standards” and keepingin place “Get familiar with definitions and types of technical standards,” “Be aware of majorstandards databases,” and “Develop effective standards searching strategies.”The general approach is to have the active learning scenarios follow a bit of lecture on thepossible strategies an engineer might take to locate standards. The students would be offered aselection of problems

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

growth ofcities, the managing of the commons (oceans, space, Antarctica), peace, and security4. Thisintegral approach would be further consolidated at the sequence of UN Conferences, startingwith the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro on June 1992(known as the “Earth Summit”)5; the Special Session of the UN General Assembly in New Yorkon 19976; the Millennium Summit in New York on 2000, where the Millennium DevelopmentGoals (MDGs) were set for 2015 at the start of the new millennium7; the World Summit onSustainable Development in Johannesburg on 20028; the World Summit in New York on 20059;the High-level Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals in New York, on 200810; theMillennium Development Goals Summit in New

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

introduced during the third or fourth year of a MechanicalEngineering program[1]. Fluid Mechanics stands as a fundamental component of the engineeringcurriculum, imparting critical knowledge of fluid dynamics while tackling practical challenges,including the exploration of diverse energy generation methods like hydro and wind turbines.Traditional educational frameworks, often constructed from a foundational, bottom-up approach,may fall short in equipping engineers to tackle complex, large-scale problems[2]. Thiseducational structure, while effective in building foundational knowledge, sometimes limits anengineer's ability to synthesize and apply this knowledge to broader, real-world challenges[1].In the context of escalating climate change concerns

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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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4 Table 1. Quantified Objectives (1) % of underrepresented student participants or students from PUI (Primarily Undergraduate > 90% Institution) (2) % of successful completion of individual assignments in the training workshops and research > 90% team projects; % of official publication of research papers from the REU program (3) Post-assessment content exam scores must be improved by at least X% X > 30% (4) % of participants who will actually enroll in graduate degree programs > 40% Table 2. 2023 Schedule, showing the program cadence and blend of instructor- versus student-led workIn the REU’s first year, technical content

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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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program.The EcoCAR EVC program includes a significant Equity in Mobility Component, whichemphasizes recruitment, inclusion, and collaboration of students from different technicaldisciplines and diverse backgrounds. Team success depends on developing an inclusive andwelcoming team culture, to achieve technical goals. The capstone course aims to realistically 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationreflect the diverse environment and working conditions of an industry engineering developmentteam.The flourishing interest in the

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Nicholas Brown, Western Michigan University; Johan Fanas Rojas, Western Michigan University; Alyssa K. Moon, Western Michigan University; Ali Alhawiti, Western Michigan University; Pritesh Yashaswi Patil, Western Michigan University; Parth Kadav, Western Michigan University; Kira Hamelink, Western Michigan University; Wendy R. Swalla, Western Michigan University; Zachary D. Asher, Western Michigan University

. IEEE; 2022. p. 1–4.16. Rojas, Johan Fanas, Patil Pritesh, Masterson Alexandra, Thomas Bradley, Zachary D. Asher. Automated Vehicle Lane Centering System Requirements Informed by Resilience Engineering and a Solution Using Infrastructure-Based Sensors. INCOSE 33rd Annual International Symposium 2023.17. Brown NE, Motallebiaraghi F, Ekti AR, Rojas CWJ, Ayantayo S. Evaluation of Autonomous Vehicle Sensing and Compute Load on a Chassis Dynamometer. In: 26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSC 2023. IEEE; p. 7.18. Sharma S, Rojas JF, Ekti AR, Wang CR, Asher Z, Meyer R. Vehicle Lateral Offset Estimation Using Infrastructure Information for Reduced Compute Load. SAE Technical Paper; 2023.Proceedings

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Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University

step) Temperature 720°C 720°C Sprue Head Height 200 mm 200 mm Gate Size 12.7 mm 25.4 mm Core Sand Material Silica Silica Figure 2. Simulation result of shrinkage porosity in 12.7 mm and 25.4 mm gate model Figure 3. Simulation result of filling variance in 12.7 mm and 25.4 mm gate modelLearning Outcomes:Activity 1 was oriented more towards basic learning methods and terminology. Students wereintroduced to casting simulation via demo session by an industrial expert. Additional outcomesare given below where students: 1. Understood technical terms for tools and equipment for manually producing a mold. 2

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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particular issue encountered on the island and provides the students with guidance on how to proceed. Figure 3. Frame of the AI video generated used in the classroom (left side) Teams were then required to apply their knowledge by developing a project for a smart home application. They executed a plan that involved selecting appropriate sensors and coding to meet specific criteria and constraints, fostering collaborative problem-solving and technical application. Students also started to apply programming and electronic skills using customized kits developed exclusively for ENGR128 in order to align them with the topics covered in lecture. Figure 4 presents an example of the electronic shields currently in

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

strong foundation in thermal-fluid disciplines.Table 1: Sample laboratory sequence for the Internal Combustion Engine course offered atWMU as part of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. CFR: collaborative fuel research. Lab Title Topics Hardware Technical writing, report structure, Laboratory Safety and Report 0 data processing and visualization Preparation Instructions techniques Analysis of Brake Performance Torque-work-power relationships Chassis 1 Parameters Friction and

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Elizabeth Ann Thompson, Purdue University Fort Wayne

computer (PIC) microcontroller and H-bridge to design a controlsystem for DC machines to simulate a practical application such as, a washing machine, an electriclift, or a tram or robot. The power source and the control signals were all below 20 V. The projectwas accomplished in groups of 4 – 6 students, over the course of six weeks and commenced aftercompletion of four more traditional laboratory sessions involving DC generator and motor, three-phase rectifier, DC boost converter, and 4-quadrant DC machine control.3 MethodsThe introductory Power Electronics course, ECE 460, at Purdue University Fort Wayne, is a 4-credit hour course. It has been taught once a year since Spring Semester 2008. The courseprerequisites are ECE 202, Linear Circuit

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

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, bituminous,subbituminous, and lignite. Anthracite coal has the highest heating value and contains 86% to 97%carbon. Anthracite accounts for fewer than 1% of all coal mined in the United States. Bituminouscoal has a carbon content ranging from 45% to 86% and makes up about 44% of all U.S. coalproduction, making it the most prevalent rank in the country. Electricity is generated usingbituminous coal, and at least 18 states produce it, with West Virginia accounting for 28% of totalU.S. bituminous output. Subbituminous coal has a lower heating value and typically contains 35%to 45% carbon compared to bituminous coal. Lignite has the lowest energy content of all coalgrades and includes 25% to 35% carbon. The majority of lignite is used to generate power

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Christopher Joseph Gioia; Louis Edward Christensen, The Ohio State University

engagementand communication between all course teams throughout the project. The Dynamics teams werethen responsible for background research, design concept generation, and design conceptselection. The main deliverables to the Machine Design students from this phase were thekinematic analysis, energy requirements, and recommended parameters of the trebuchet design.This process is outlined in the flowchart seen in Figure 1. Figure 1: Project kickoff and Dynamics course deliverables for PDR 5 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

. Three sets of mind maps weredeveloped and assessed in the following order: 1. Each student, independently, developed their first mind map. The timing of the activity coincided with the feedback on the preliminary project plan. This mind map is identified as “Prelim”. 2. In the same session, the team members subsequent collaborated to develop a mind map that reflected their collective vision. This mind map is identified as “Team”. 3. Three weeks later and just before the final presentation, each student developed the final mind map. This mind map is identified as “Final”.Students had been introduced to the construct of mind maps and examples of different styles.Further, the students had engaged in