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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem, Marshall University

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Marshall University Huntington, WV 25705 ferdjallah@marshall.edu, asad.salem@marshall.edu AbstractThe objective of this study is to design a framework that allows undergraduate students, regardlessof their technical expertise, to actively participate in researching complex interdisciplinaryengineering projects. To illustrate this objective, we designed a framework focusing on modelingand simulating the settling of coal fly ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants. This studyfocuses on coal burning, aiming to raise awareness among future students about the

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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

ASEE North Central Section Conference 1Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationintroduction: Innovation in the context of undergraduate education has transformed significantly overtime. This transformation has led to the creation of various programs aimed at improving humanlife through innovation. The landscape of engineering education faces the challenge of keepingpace with rapid technological advancements and the expanding scope of engineering roles.Traditional educational models, often classified and discipline-specific, fall short in equippingstudents with the necessary blend of technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills. This studyintroduces a transformative educational