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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

-Based Learning (PBL) approach has been widely embraced as a teaching method,fostering collaboration among students to achieve a shared goal, and gaining knowledge and skillsthrough the exploration of engaging and complex problems for a specific period. While extensivelystudied in various educational contexts, from elementary to higher education, there has beenlimited exploration of the use of a design-project approach within PBL to enhance students'learning experiences. This paper illustrates examples of incorporating a design-project approach into the kinematicscourse, a pivotal component of the mechanical engineering curriculum. The design-project methodintegrates PBL principles, requiring students to apply theoretical knowledge to create

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

tobe robust, repeated, and experienced over the course of the student’s college career.Another approach – Embedded technical writingIn 2016, the Mechanical Engineering curriculum at University of Detroit Mercy moved from thetraditional one-semester Technical Writing class offered through the English Department to anEmbedded Technical Writing approach. Among other “soft” or “people” skills, teamwork isdiscussed and practiced from day one through graduation. Over a series of five technical writingclasses from first through third year, students grow in their understanding of the value teams canbring to problem solving, project management and relationship development. Hands-on practiceand reflections help them internalize a teamwork approach to

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

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incorporates project-based concepts in powercourses. This curriculum will create new learning materials and teaching strategies, with aparticular focus on introducing renewable energy concepts in the early phases of powerengineering courses. It will integrate wind and solar energy considerations, challenges, andconcepts into all aspects of power engineering. The unique goal of this paper is to raise awarenessof green energy in power systems and provide practical training for the much-needed industrysector.Key Words: Curriculum Design, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Turbine Design, GlobalChallenges.I. IntroductionThe objective of this study is to create a curriculum that will provide the infrastructure for teachingthe principles of green energy

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

University of Melbourne,where they designed a bionic limb. This project aims to enable students to link different subjectslike programming and biomechanics and see how these pieces fit together. Their approachinvolves a team of academics, researchers, and designers using a design-based method to createteaching materials and a prototype limb. Although on-going, they expect this approach to reducestudents' compartmentalization of knowledge hence making them better biomedical engineers. Another study [2]. Explores the project-based learning's role in teaching interdisciplinaryskills. They advocate for a curriculum at Virginia Tech that focuses on real-world problems andcollaboration between different fields. They advocate for students to work

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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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need to train the next generation of the cybersecurity workforce, equipping them with allthe necessary skills to face growing attack vectors.Universities and colleges need to consider adding new cybersecurity undergraduate programs, butquestions remain about what constitutes a robust cyber curriculum? Factors such as the availabilityof qualified instructors, diverse faculty expertise or backgrounds, the lack of resources inlaboratory infrastructure, local economy or industry needs, budgetary challenges, targeted studenttypes, delivery modes (on-campus versus online), and the size of the department determine thetype of curriculum offered. Most cyber programs reside in computer science (CS), computerengineering, or electrical engineering (EE

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.ABET Student Outcomes #6: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.ABET Student Outcomes #7: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, usingappropriate learning strategies. Table 2. Incorporated Curriculum mapping with ABET outcomes. ABET outcome # Correlated curriculum alignment 2 design project 4 Workshop. Lab, Design

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

curriculum before the start of the 20th century18. In 1998, theOffice of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) in the U.S. initiated the “Green EngineeringProject” to produce a text on “green” design methods to be included in the chemical engineeringcurriculum, resulting in the textbook by David Allen and David Shonnard “GreenEngineering”17.Embedding “sustainability” in the engineering curriculum, and particularly in the chemicalengineering curriculum started over two decades ago16,19-20 spurring from the landmarkpublication of Anastas and Warner on “green chemistry” in 199821 where a set of 12 principleswere proposed to guide new developments in the design, production, use and disposal ofchemical products. Five years later Anastas and Zimmerman

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Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University

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? Catherine Molloseau, Ph.D. Department of Engineering Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Email: mollosec@gvsu.eduAbstractComputer science education in the K-12 setting has evolved in the last decade with thedevelopment of new outreach programs, courses, and national standards. This ongoing effort hasfocused on both increasing the number and diversity of students pursuing computer science relatedfields as well as to help better prepare students for success where historically, it has beendemonstrated that as many as a third of students fail introductory collegiate-level computer sciencecourses

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Fort Wane, Indiana, 46805 E-mail: cfreitas@pfw.edu AbstractThis paper describes the instructor experience and preliminary findings obtained during thedevelopment and implementation of a narrative pedagogy in first-year engineering (FYE). Theprimary contribution of this research lies in detailing practical experiences to guide thedevelopment of new teaching strategies in comparable educational contexts. This research isembedded within a broader, long-term investigation aimed at rethinking the curriculum,evaluation methods, and teaching techniques of a FYE program. Specifically, we discuss anongoing study and lessons learned focused on applying a narrative-driven

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

incorporating sustainability concepts into engineering curricula,suggesting approaches like a micro-curriculum and stand-alone courses4. Moreover, tools such asthe Sustainability in Higher Education Assessment Rubric (SHEAR) and SustainabilityAssessment Survey (SAS) have been empirically validated and proposed for assessingsustainability competencies in higher education.Dancz et al.5 developed a new instrument to assess senior design projects in engineering,addressing the shortcomings of previous tools in capturing multi-disciplinary knowledgetransfer, particularly in sustainability. While their study was limited to Civil Engineeringdepartments, exposing a gap in a broader application, this study extends the use of theirinstrument to various

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

that DBL has been shown to enhance engineering students’ learning outcomes,especially when utilizing a systematic mode of engagement over a sequential one 11. With provensuccess with PBL and DBL, engineering educators can choose to implement this technique indifferent ways.There are several approaches that engineering educators have used to implement PBL and DBLinto their curriculum. One option involves using sequenced courses working on a single projectwithin a consistent engineering cohort. In his paper, Fumo utilized this implementation byrequiring students in a thermal-fluids lab course and a measurements lab course to designcomponents for use in their Capstone design course12. Morris also applied this method with twosecond-year courses

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Christopher Gioia, Slippery Rock University; Samantha (Sami Bortz

Paper ID #44643Sustainability-Focused Project-Based Learning in a Heat Transfer CourseDr. Christopher Gioia, Slippery Rock University Chris Gioia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Slippery Rock University. He is the faculty adviser for the Formula SAE team at SRU, and is a member of the Department curriculum committee. Dr. Gioia teaches courses in Heat Transfer, Dynamics, Machines and Mechanisms, Mechani- cal Control Systems, and Capstone Design. His research interests include control systems, cyber-physical systems, project-based learning pedagogy, heat exchangers, and biodiesel production. Dr

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

. 5) Learnt the methodology of Design for Manufacturability. 6) Gained in-depth knowledge of simulation tool and its importance, working on a project as a team and achieve 80% yield or above in final casting. 13 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering EducationResults and DiscussionThe new distance learning curriculum used nearly identical content with the conventional MetalCasting course (EDMM 3520). The distance learning curriculum incorporated a series ofactivities (4) each of which contained lecture slides

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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

sustainable development to reduce climate change and pollution, end poverty, and fightother global inequalities, with a plan to reach these goals by the year 2030. More recently, theBiden administration passed a sustainable development plan in 2023 to reach net zerogreenhouse gas emissions from federal operations by the year 2050. Achieving these goals andother sustainability goals requires action, and action requires individuals who are well equippedto tackle these difficult challenges. A curriculum that emphasizes sustainability is an importantpart of equipping the next generation of engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to beeffective in their field and beyond.An Innovative Approach to Industry ProjectsThe importance of working on

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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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Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationapproach2. This soft approach provides a tool for intervening and solving complex societalproblems, bridging the gap between social theory and practice3.As a methodological tool, CST helps to incorporate different perspectives and analyze a problemwhile identifying the relationships and dependencies among the stakeholders in the system4.After its introduction in operational research, the CST has been used in various fields, such ashealthcare5, management6, engineering7, and education8. Within the CST framework, the systemsarchetypes represent models or patterns that help to explain complex systems, providing a visualrepresentation of the dynamics

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

involving the need to gather information on relevant standards. The goal ofthe activity would be to bolster the student’s confidence in locating relevant standards whenfacing a similar information need.There are several ways to approach the problem. All workshop participants would be remindedthat standards are often considered “gray literature” which means that they can be hard todiscover often owing to poor bibliographic control. The discoverability of standards hasimproved with the advent of new search tools, but the digital information landscape that has Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education

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

are to describe these activities andassess their effectiveness in enhancing student preparation for the physical laboratories and alsofor developing technically strong laboratory reports. Both challenge students to think criticallyand connect theory and application as they analyze the experimental results.BackgroundThis section provides background information about the IC Engines laboratories and describespractices common to the Fall 2021, 2022, and 2023 semesters.Team CompositionEach team is capped at four students randomly selected from the laboratory section rosters. Thescope and anticipated workload for each activity is tailored to this team size. This approach aimsto prevent a demonstration laboratory environment, promoting instead a

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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experimentation, analyze and interpret data, with consideration of public health, safety, and use engineering judgment to draw and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, conclusions. environmental, and economic factors. an ability to communicate effectively with a an ability to acquire and apply new range of audiences. knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.Outside the accreditation process, employers of

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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

and diverse 3-credit university course on AutonomousVehicles signifies a groundbreaking effort to address the educational disparity in the rapidlyadvancing AV industry. Since our establishment in Spring 2020, we have continuously improvedthe course to effectively cover the complex aspects of AV technology. This includes combiningpractical applications with theoretical understanding. The curriculum has been expanded toinclude fundamental principles from various engineering and computer science. It utilizes theuniversity's existing research and computer labs, with a specific emphasis on the subsystems ofthe AV system. This approach aims to provide students with a thorough and all-encompassingcomprehension of the subject matter.The success of

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Bilquis Ferdousi, Eastern Michigan University

of academic profession, Dr. Ferdousi developed many undergraduate and graduate curriculum, and served as pro- gram coordinator. Dr. Ferdousi serves as adviser of her PhD students and supervises as chair of doctoral dissertation committees. She also supervises Master’s Thesis and Projects Design in Cybersecurity pro- gram. Dr. Ferdousi’s current research interest mainly focuses on: Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity, Human-computer interaction and usability of digital device interface, Social engineering as scheme to break cybersecurity, Effect of advanced technology such as Internet of Thing (IoT) and Cloud Computing on data security and privacy, Impact of social media on cybersecurity, Gender gaps and

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Michael Patrick Hayes, Michigan State University

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thinkcritically about the world around them and make informed decisions. Unfortunately, manystudents who enter collegiate engineering programs lack strong visualization skills, optinginstead to adopt trial-and-error approaches to spatial reasoning1. This issue can be especiallyacute for new female students, who on average score lower on visualization assessments thantheir male counterparts due in large part to differing background experiences2. A large body ofwork has sought to quantify and address student challenges with visualization, including theinternational investigation of Leopold, Gorska, and Sorby3 considering students from Germany,Poland, and the United States, and the decade-long efforts conducted by Michigan TechnicalUniversity and its

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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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includes vision-based self-drive algorithms for driving in full sun[2],software engineering for ROS-based robots[3], lane detection and steering algorithms using DeepLearning[4,5,6], mobile app control of autonomous unmanned vehicles with the US Army’sRobotic Technology Kernel[7], and controlling vehicles with gestures.[8,9]MSU offers mobility research programs, including Connected and Autonomous NetworkedVehicles for Active Safety (CANVAS), graduate-, undergraduate, and post-graduate automatedvehicle competition teams, undergraduate and graduate curriculum related to self-driving, and aportion of campus usable for evaluating connected and automated vehicle technologies. Studentsand faculty have access to extensive simulation capabilities and

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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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Hunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University; Charles julius Maier, Gannon University

activities which instill self-driven and just-in-time learning experiences[1]-[3] are incorporated to promote system-levelthinking and reinforce the technical, communication, and leadership skills of each student.Engineering project platforms[4] offer an effective approach to integrate the curriculum acrosscourses and academic level of the student. This paper provides the framework of an engineeringproject which integrates the hardware environment with the simulation environment. Each 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering

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

submit a projectreport. One of these manufacturing processes is a CNC turning process. The turning project ofthis course has historically had extensive average time for completion. As such, it was deemednecessary that a way to improve the quality of a turning project be generated. Industrial QualityControl (IENG 316) is also taught as part of the industrial engineering curriculum, and it wasdetermined that the quality tools in this course should be used to evaluate the initial performanceof the turning project. An executive activities sheet has been developed for this IENG 303turning project to collect data about the time required to finish this project and to check if thatwas meeting the expectation or not. The turning projects of Spring 2021

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Alexander Duke, Ohio Northern University; Ethan Krause, Ohio Northern University; Mia Prasinos, Ohio Northern University; Lewis Schafer, Ohio Northern University

modern web client, including mobile platforms such as Android, and iOS. This approach would also provide a variety of frameworks to leverage, such as Vue, Angular, and React, among others. The only constraints to this solution are web servers and database storage. An example sketch can be found in Figure 1, on the next page. 2. A mobile application that would be accessible by downloading it from the device’s app Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education p. 3 store, and would cost over $100 to have