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

1examined programs, potentially setting a precedent for a more embedded and holistic approachto sustainability in engineering education.1. Introduction The integration of sustainability in engineering education has been a subject of interestamong engineering educators for many years. This concept involves embedding sustainability-related components into engineering curricula, which can be understood through two primarycontexts: macro and micro. In the macro context, there is an emphasis on empirical models forcurriculum integration. For instance, Arsat et al. (2017) highlight the challenges of introducingstand-alone sustainability courses, opting for student-centered learning to integrate sustainabilityinto engineering curricula1. This

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

@sru.eduAbstractA multi-class design project was conducted in the mechanical engineering program at SlipperyRock University. Sophomore students in Dynamics (ENGR 240), Junior students in MachineDesign (MECH 410), and junior/senior students in Manufacturing Processes (MECH 320)worked together in groups to design, analyze, build, and test trebuchets meant to launchbaseballs. This design project occurred during the entire spring semester of 2023. The differentcourses completed their responsibilities and handed them off to the next course in the projectthroughout the semester starting in Dynamics, then Machine Design, and finally ManufacturingProcesses. Upon the project's completion, the instructors made observations that influencedfuture student survey

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

Paper ID #44620Developing Teamwork Skills Across the Mechanical Engineering CurriculumMs. Mary M McCall M.A., University of Detroit Mercy I taught Technical Writing and Business Communication at the university and community college level for more than 30 years before retiring in May 2023. My current focus at Detroit Mercy continues to be the Embedded Technical Writing Program for Mechanical Engineering, now in its seventh year.Dr. Nassif E Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy Nassif Rayess is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy. He was part of the efforts to introduce entrepreneurially

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

capstone project. Tasks associated withdeveloping the project scope and alternatives, while considering social and cultural factors, andsustainability pose challenges. Faculty hypothesized that these challenges are associated withlack of prior experience in developing a comprehensive collaborative proposal that integratesystems thinking and different perspectives in the ideation phase. An improvement to the seniorproject proposals is desired and it is hypothesized that improvements can be achieved byintroducing experiences earlier in the curriculum. At this time, the curriculum in both thearchitectural and in the civil engineering program only includes one subject where studentsengaged with the various program subdisciplines. This is a first-year

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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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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

and teamwork significantlyimproved through the design-project. As another example, Figure 3 depicts the components of a toy train designed primarily for kids.Inspired by an old steam train with a few modifications, the train consists of two differentmechanisms: 4-bar linkages and gears. Throughout this project, students faced assembly andmanufacturing problems. Students have reported a significant increase in their confidence inmaking design decisions and a better understanding of how engineering principles relate to real-world problem-solving. For an application in renewable energy to increase the percentage of wind power in the stateof Ohio, as illustrated in Figure 4, students worked on an innovative vertical wind turbine that usesa

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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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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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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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more immersive and relatable learning environment. The narrative approach used in this paper is designed to make abstract concepts moreconcrete, situational learning more accessible, and to foster a sense of belonging. A case studywill be conducted within a first-year engineering program to investigate the following researchquestion: To what extent does narrative pedagogy influence the development and implementationof the curriculum in first-year engineering course? The ultimate goal is to develop a robustpedagogical model that can be generalized across disciplines, contributing to the broadereducational research and practice field.Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for

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

DepartmentUniversity of TabukTabuk City, Saudi Arabia 47512Oalbalawi@ut.edu.saAli Attalah E AlhawitiCivil and Construction EngineeringWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo City, MI 49008Aliatallahe.alhawiti@wmich.eduabstract This paper proposes a novel transdisciplinary program integrating robust technical skills,entrepreneurial and management insight within the engineering discipline. The transdisciplinaryprogram is essential as it aims to equip engineering students with technical and entrepreneurshipskills that match the rapidly advancing technology space as well as the expanding engineeringlandscape where the technical know-how and management of the emerging technologies and theassociated workforce. The proposed transdisciplinary program

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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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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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and leverage the existingcourses. They are listed under: (1) EE Related Criteria Under the Criteria for AccreditingEngineering Programs, 2022-2023: Program Criteria for Associate Cybersecurity and SimilarlyNamed Programs [Co-Lead Societies: CSAB, and International Council on Systems Engineering(INCOSE)], and (2) CS Related Criteria Under the Criteria for Accrediting ComputingPrograms, 2022-2023: Program Criteria for Associate Cybersecurity and Similarly NamedPrograms (Lead Society: CSAB). Both criteria provide requirements under curriculum design,faculty members, and student outcomes. Details regarding can be reached at [11] and [12].2.1. Specific Course Distinction and Common CoursesBefore discussing what could be the common courses for EE

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

materials for a design, labels on items or cartons, or searching astandards supplier database. Attendees will work on the problem of finding related standards to agiven engineering scenario. Scenario possibilities include 1) standards information needs for asmall business for innovative piezoelectric products, 2) locating standards related to tissueengineering, and 3) standards need to be gathered for a university research group that exploresmicrogrids. Scenarios have the possibility of appearing contrived unless academic librariansreach out to engineering professors for possibilities that could be explored for engineering designcourses and capstone project courses.IntroductionAt Carnegie Mellon University, information literacy efforts are

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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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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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graduate from their engineering program with the ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences.1 These audiences can range from academicpersonnel, industrial leaders, teams on jobsites, and discussions with non-engineeringstakeholders. When reviewing the literature on the communication abilities of engineers, whilethere appears to be a consensus that the skills are important, the exact skills that must be focusedon seem to be varied. Particular research has focused on communication as a holistic component,where presentations, writing, and oral communication are covered by the umbrella term ofcommunication. Others focus purely on writing ability or oral communication skills. Thefollowing sections provide a brief overview of some

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Bin Chen, Purdue University Fort Wayne

graduate and work in engineering-related fields. The highdropout rate causes significant educational resource waste and shortage in the engineeringworkforce [4,5].Regional universities and campuses have experienced much higher rates of student attrition inengineering programs. Given the high retention and graduation rates at research one universitiesand the nationwide engineering dropout rate of approximately 50%, it is clear that the highdropout rate in engineering primarily occurs at regional universities. Reducing the dropout rate atregional universities is therefore the most effective and economical way to increase retention andgraduation nationwide [6-8]. However, few reports or publications study the dropout problem inregional universities

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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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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Paper ID #44581The Service We Offer in Teaching About Common SenseProf. Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Michigan State University. He integrates communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program. He has co-authored a number of texts related to communication and poetry in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Service we Offer in Teaching About Common Sense Craig James Gunn

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

think more critically about the technicalcontent, promoted accountability and more effective time management.IntroductionLaboratories are an integral and essential component of engineering education [1,2,3]. TheMechanical Engineering program at Western Michigan University (WMU) requiresundergraduate students to enroll in five elective courses, two of which must satisfy a laboratory Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 1requirement. The course Internal Combustion Engines I (IC engines) is a three-credit laboratoryelective

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Nathan Maenle, Ohio Northern University; David R Mikesell P.E., Ohio Northern University

including roles as Division Chair and Program Chair.Nathan Maenle, Ohio Northern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Fault Recognition and Mitigation in Food Processing Equipment Nathan Maenle and David Mikesell Department of Mechanical Engineering Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 45810 Email: n-maenle@onu.edu, d-mikesell@onu.eduIntroductionSeveral years ago, the owner of a local fast-food chain approached faculty at Ohio NorthernUniversity (ONU) with a project proposal. His restaurant has prided itself for decades forcustom

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Andrew James Goodling, Grand Valley State University; Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University; Sara Jo Alsum-Wassenaar, Grand Valley State University

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Engineering Education 22. Walk and Draw ApplicationThis section presents the Walk and Draw application and highlights the Macatawa Strataproject. a. Overview of ApplicationWalk and Draw is a browser-based application that was developed to provide anapproachable interface to creative cartography for K-12 students. The Walk and Drawapplication was programmed using the P5js framework,4 a JavaScript library that is utilized forcreative programming. P5js helps to expand programming to non-traditional developers such asartists, designers, educators, and beginners by providing an easy-to-understand documentationlibrary and programming interface

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

theassociated reading, videos, and lecture materials necessary to complete a technical report at theend of each activity. The aim was not to supplant the practical and hands-on aspects of aconventional course but to develop a teaching approach when the conventional teachingapproach cannot be implemented or is disallowed. Students were evaluated from technicalreports related to simulation projects, and electronic examinations were administered at the endof each activity.1Four different activities were designed in such a way that it can cover the knowledge andunderstanding of metal casting field for engineering students.2,4 All lab experiments and castingtrials were performed in the WMU laboratory foundry in controlled laboratory conditions: theambient

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

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EMU. He founded the Civil Engineering Programs at EMU and Purdue University Fort Wayne. He successfully led the ABET accreditation for several programs in the US and overseas.Lada Protcheva, Eastern Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024  Helping Pedestrians with Special Needs to Cross the Roads Using a Robot Lada Protcheva Computer Science Department Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Email: lprotche@emich.edu

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2024 ASEE North Central Sec on Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educa on 2anxiety through being able to engage via text or anonymously, and having more ways ofaccessing the course materials7. The body of research surrounding HyFlex course format is extensive and growingrapidly, with a 2022 literature review identifying over 1,400 articles on the topic 8. While it isoutside the scope of this article to review the entire body of literature in-depth, it is worthwhile tohighlight a few recent examples related to STEM education. Previous reseach has documented students having a generally positive perception ofHyFlex format. For example in a pre-pandemic study over 86

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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