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Sara Jones, Gannon University; Zachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University; Andrew Donald Snowdy; Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University; Wookwon Lee, Gannon University

Paper ID #44592Development of a VHF/UHF-Band Video-Streaming Payload for Near-SpaceOperation and Lessons LearnedSara Jones, Gannon UniversityZachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University Zachary Dickinson is a Cyber engineering student at Gannon University, Erie, PA, and expected to grad- uate in May 2024. His areas of research interests include embedded systems and hardware security.Mr. Andrew Donald SnowdyDr. Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University Nicholas B. Conklin received a B.S. in applied physics from Grove City College in 2001, and a Ph.D. in physics from Penn State University in 2009. He is currently an associate professor

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Kevin Stinnette, Lawrence Technological University; George Pappas, Lawrence Technological University

Paper ID #44657A Dive into Vehicle SuspensionKevin Stinnette, Lawrence Technological University Kevin Stinnette, an accomplished individual with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, showcasing leadership as the captain and suspension engineer for LTU’s 2022 Formula Electric race team. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Kevin’s passion extends to automotive, physics, and engineering. Adding to his achievements, he proudly serves in the Michigan Air National Guard.Dr. George Pappas, Lawrence Technological University Dr. George Pappas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical

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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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Systems Approach,” Procedia Computer Science, vol. 44, pp. 669–678, n.d.2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2015.03.050[2] M. C. Jackson, “The origins and nature of critical systems thinking,” Systems Practice, vol. 4, ED. 2, pp. 131– 149, Apr. 1991. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01068246[3] M. C. Jackson, “Critical systems thinking and practice,” European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 128, ED. 2, pp. 233–244, Jan. 2001. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-2217(00)00067-9[4] Y. Bentley, G. Cao, and B. Lehaney, “The Application of Critical Systems Thinking to Enhance the Effectiveness of a University Information System,” Systemic Practice and Action Research, vol. 26, ED. 5, pp. 451–465, Oct. 2012. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11213-012

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Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University

4The rules in Listing 1 provide different options for Tracery to select when the synopsis is created.This grammar would be "flattened" (i.e., the grammar would be processed and random optionsselected by the library), yielding a string output. For example, any of the associated options forthe keyword player_adjective could appear in the final output. Figure 2 shows the storysynopsis screen, where the Tracery-generated output is inserted. In this particular output, theterm ghouls appears to provide "flavor text" for the player. Running the program again wouldresult in a different output, potentially yielding a different experience for the player. b. Fuzz TestingFuzz testing is a strategy for finding latent flaws and/or bugs within

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Marina Almeida, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, Eastern Michigan University

participantbefore data collection. The Event-Related Potential (EPR) was collected in three groups. GroupA was composed of 20 people, and groups B and C were formed of 10 and 5 people respectively.Each subject was prompted to perform two passive tasks and three active tasks while wearing theEEG cap. Organized so that they do one passive task at the start and the second at the end of thecollection. The two passive tasks were relaxing in a chair with eyes closed and using a phone toscroll through social media. The three active tasks included performing multiplication tables,answering a series of questions, and watching an informative video. All groups performed thesame activities in the same order, but the data was collected slightly differently to identify

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Christopher Gioia, Slippery Rock University; Samantha (Sami Bortz

floor and large gaps between wooden panels on 2nd floor (i.e. can literally feel the wind) b. Desired Project Outcomes i. Optimize winter month usage of the 2nd floor, seen in Figure 4, by increasing insulation potential and creating sustainable heating solutions.2. Automated Chicken Watering System Winterization (Spring 2023) a. Description: The MC would like to be able to demonstrate an automated chicken waterer and be able to rely on this during extended academic breaks when there is less help to take care of the chickens. Chickens need a constant supply of water, especially during the hot summer months. Additionally, in the wintertime, there must be a safe

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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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/criteria-for- accrediting-engineering-programs-2024-2025.2. Donnell, J. A., Aller, B. M., Alley, M., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2011). Why industry says that engineering graduates have poor communication skills: What the literature says. 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.3. Longo, B. (2017). Writing like an engineering professional. IEEE Guide to Writing in the Engineering and Technical Fields, 1-5.4. Leesley, M., & Williams Jr, M. (1978). All a chemical engineer does is write. Chemical Engineering Education, 12(4), 188–192.5. Barakat, N., & Shekh-Abed, A. (2023). Soft Skills of Engineering Students. 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education.6. Petrovic, J., &

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Joseph Carpenter Sheils, Marshall University; David A Dampier, Marshall University; Haroon Malik, Marshall University

-scaleratings obtained through a structured questionnaire and (b) open-ended textual responses.The resulting SET reports carry considerable weight, often serving as mandatory components infaculty applications for tenure and promotion. Despite their significance, these reports' data aretypically kept private, leading students to turn to anonymous online platforms for disseminatingevaluations of teachers and schools. Among these platforms, the Rate My Professors (RMP)website has evolved into a vast repository of student feedback data.1 As of September 2023, thewebsite boasted 23,841,831 teacher evaluations and 372,973 school evaluations, encompassingfeedback for 1,997,515 teachers and 9,155 schools across the United States, Canada, and theUnited

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani, Ohio Northern University; Josh Wiseman, Ohio Northern University

engineering students across many disciplines.13,14The ModelThe model of the developed activity is shown in Figure 1. It is a customization of thecomponents of the Statics Modeling Kit developed by S. Ardakani and Ellis.9,10 It is a verysimple model, easy to set up, and has enough rigidity so that students can interact with it withoutthe model failing or coming apart. The labeled points A, B, C, and D, shown in Figure 1, areneeded when students create vectors to solve the problem, which will be outlined later. Figure 1: 3D printed activity setup Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 2 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering

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Anton Petrenko, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

°. TheCAs did not change greatly for Rain-X coated samples after heat treatment. Figure 2: Averaged CAs of all the samples Figure 3 depicts some representative images of CAs and their values of a control sample,the Aquapel coated sample, and the Rain X coated sample. It clearly shows the hydrophobicfeature of the two coated samples. (a) (b) (c) Figure 3: Representative CA images. (a) a control sample (b) an Aquapel coated sample (c) A Rain X coated sample with CAs of 18.7°, 103.3°, and 93.7°, respectively. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 5 Copyright © 2024

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Ethan O'Neill, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

Paper ID #44623A Study of Ackerman Steering and Its Applicability to SAE Mini BajaMr. Ethan O’Neill, Geneva CollegeDr. Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College Dr. Jobes is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, a Professional Engineer certified in Pennsylvania with his own consulting company, and is a Research Engineer for the National Institute for Occupational S ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024A Study of Ackerman Steering and Its Applicability to SAE Mini Baja Ethan O’Neill

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

Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements. (2012).23. Hutchison‐Green, M. A., Follman, D. K. & Bodner, G. M. Providing a Voice: Qualitative Investigation of the Impact of a First‐Year Engineering Experience on Students’ Efficacy Beliefs. J. Eng. Educ. 97, 177–190 (2008).24. Chen, X. et al. Mastery, models, messengers, and mixed emotions: Examining the development of engineering self‐efficacy by gender. J. Eng. Educ. 112, 64–89 (2023).25. Fantz, T. D., Siller, T. J. & DeMiranda, M. A. Pre-Collegiate Factors Influencing the Self-Efficacy of Engineering Students. J. Eng. Educ. 100, 604–623 (2011).26. Jones, B. D., Paretti, M. C., Hein, S. F. & Knott, T. W. An Analysis of Motivation Constructs with First‐Year Engineering

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Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University

back as 12/17 answered YES (70%) as shown in Figure 3. Digging a littledeeper into the survey, many answers contained a caveat. Of the 12 who answered yes, 5 of therespondents added one of the following: a) Experience trumps having a master’s degree. b) We do accept those without a master’s but prefer without c) Depends on the role they will fill. d) Yes, but prefer work experience. e) Yes, after a formal assessment of their abilities.This brings the total of solid “YES” responses down to 7 of 17 or 41. Companies set the barhigh for new undergraduates in engineering- and many don’t see a much gain in raising that bareven higher for a student with a Master’s – especially if that Master’s degree may not

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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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Paper ID #44590Engineering Experiences and Lessons Learned from 2023 Annular EclipseBallooningZachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University Zachary Dickinson is a Cyber engineering student at Gannon University, Erie, PA, and expected to grad- uate in May 2024. His areas of research interests include embedded systems and hardware security.Hannah Paige Jacobs, Gannon UniversitySara Jones, Gannon University ˆ Chu, Gannon UniversityDamien Thiˆen AnHunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon UniversityMr. Andrew Donald SnowdyZoey McClain, Gannon UniversityDr. Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University Nicholas B. Conklin received a B.S. in applied

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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distance traveled and creative design. Positioned as the first project, it served as a bridge to technical language and engineering requirements, requiring a lower cognitive load and easing students into the complexities of engineering design and design oral presentation. Figure 2 shows some examples of car design developed by students. (a) Initial Sketch (b) Projections (c) Physical model Figure 2. Example of car design development • Project 2. Sensor Challenge: This assignment introduced students to the basics of circuits and programming. During the Spring of 2023, the project was themed around students finding themselves on a remote island, where

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Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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Parenta Access Addi onal Federal Student Aid," August 2019. [Online]. Available: h ps://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-19-522.pdf. [Accessed 11 February 2022].[5] L. R. Cruse, T. Holtzman, B. Gault, D. Croom and P. Polk, "Parents In College By the Numbers," 11 April 2019. [Online]. Available: h ps://iwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/C481_Parents-in- College-By-the-Numbers-Aspen-Ascend-and-IWPR.pdf. [Accessed 11 February 2022].[6] NCAA, "NCAA student-athlets surpass 520,000, set new record," NCAA, 5 December 2022. [Online]. Available: h ps://www.ncaa.org/news/2022/12/5/media-center-ncaa-student-athletes-surpass- 520-000-set-new-record.aspx. [Accessed 21 January 2024].[7] Disabled Students UK, "Going Back is Not a

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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

Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society forEngineering Education 8following paragraphs summarize the results. The demographic composition of our class exhibitsa diverse range of skills and abilities, as evidenced by a recent survey on the prerequisitesfulfilled by the students, in Appendix B. Our teams consist of individuals with a wide range ofacademic backgrounds, which allows them to reflect the diverse makeup of real-world AVengineering teams. Every group is deliberately assembled, to include half ME/CE and half CS, inorder to foster peer-to-peer learning, guaranteeing a comprehensive educational experience and acooperative atmosphere

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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)

two rates of departures (low andhigh) to record aircraft taxi-out times. The length of each run was set to 16 hours and a total of30 replications were run for each runway and rate combination. Therefore, in the experiment:1. Response variable: Taxi-out time (data collection)2. Factor 1: rate of operations (Slow or Fast)3. Factor 2: Runways in use a. Runway 13&22 (0 runway/taxiway intersection) b. Runway 4&13 (1 runway/taxiway intersection) c. Runway 22&31 (1 runway/taxiway intersection) d. Runway 4&31 (2 runway/taxiway intersections)4. Number of replications: 305. Length of run: 16 hoursThe researchers obtained average taxi-out time, 95% confidence intervals for average taxi-outtimes, and number of

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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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Promothes Saha, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Paper ID #44563Advancing Engineering Education with a Comprehensive and ContinuousCourse Assessment FrameworkDr. Promothes Saha, Purdue University Fort Wayne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Advancing Engineering Education with a Comprehensive and Continuous Course Assessment Framework Promothes Saha Assistant Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Purdue University – Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN-46845

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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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Paper ID #44766Helping Pedestrians with Special Needs to Cross the Roads using a RobotOmar Abed Alkarim Darwish, Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. Suleiman A. Ashur P.E., Eastern Michigan University Dr. Suleiman Ashur, P.E., is a Civil Engineering and Construction Management Professor in the School of Visual and Built Environments (SVBE) at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). He has over 25 years of extensive teaching experience in transportation engineering systems, construction engineering, and management. He served as the Director of SVBE and the Interim Director of the School of Information Security and Applied Computing at

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La'Tonia Stiner-Jones PhD, MBA, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #44640A Three Year Perspective: Effectiveness And Lessons Learned From AnEngineering REU ProgramDr. La’Tonia Stiner-Jones PhD, MBA, The Ohio State University Dr. Stiner-Jones is Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Practice in Biomed- ical Engineering at The Ohio State University College of Engineering. As Associate Dean she provides leadership of graduate affairs and professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral schol- ars. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Three-Year Perspective: Effectiveness And Lessons Learned from

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

Paper ID #44671Integrating Innovation: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Engineering Educationwith AI and Lean Six SigmaMr. Omar H Albalawi, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center , University of Tabuk Dr. Omar H. Albalawi, University of Tabuk. Omar H Albalawi is the director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tabuk and an Assistant Professor of Industrial engineering at the University of Tabuk’s” Industrial Engineering Department.”, Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Omar received his MSc and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. His interests

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Michael Patrick Hayes, Michigan State University

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to students who complete the study materials even if they choose not to optinto having any data collected from their activities. Consenting participants are randomly dividedinto two groups: a control group, who view the standard course content relating to the P-v-Tsurface and accompanying concepts, and the test group, who receive content containing arotating, 3D P-v-T surface. 24 students participated in the study, with 9 students in the controlgroup and 15 students in the test group.Figure 2: A comparison between visual lecture content for (a) the standard lecture (control), and (b) the modified lecture (test) The procedure for participants features two distinct components: a video lesson and afollow-up

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 2 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationway, a player can quickly develop an intuitive and familiar expertise with various logical structuresand patterns that are necessary for both coursework and a future career.(a) Basic Logic (b) Arithmetic and (c) ComputerOverview Section Memory Sections Architecture Section Figure 1: Main Skill TreeEach of these computational challenges, akin to puzzles, not only represents a creative undertak-ing but also catalyzes contemplating the scalability of a solution. For students

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

student survey to gather metrics on how students currently navigate campus. Thesurvey, found in Appendix B, included questions that determined their class year, knowledge ofthe location of certain buildings, understanding of the acronyms for buildings that may appear intheir schedule, and how often the students leveraged the existing Ohio Northern UniversityMobile App. This helped the team understand the potential knowledge gap and how widely usedthe University Mobile App was by students. Once the results were analyzed by the team, theywere then communicated to the client who provided input on the proposed primary features, aswell as potential functionality the application may provide. This conversation also led to theclient providing a Raspberry

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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arraysto improve accuracy and resolution of the Wi-Fi imaging process.Background The ESP32 Wi-Fi chipset, engineered by Espressif Systems, is a powerhouse in the IoTdomain, distinguished by its Tensilica Xtensa® Dual-Core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor, capableof operating at up to 240 MHz. It boasts a substantial 520 KB of SRAM and supports a variety ofmemory interfaces, including SPI and Quad SPI, enhancing its versatility. In terms of wirelesscapabilities, the ESP32 excels with its support for IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi standards and dual-mode Bluetooth, making it a comprehensive solution for Wi-Fi networking tasks. The chipset'sinterface arsenal is impressive, featuring UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and more, alongside 34 GPIOpins that cater to a wide

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Wael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University; Sumaiya Benta Nasir, Grand Valley State University

the ABS less viscous, allowing it to flow faster and fill the moldquicker. However, this increased fluidity also leads to greater shrinkage as the part cools andsolidifies. To counteract this shrinkage and maintain the desired part dimensions, a longerpacking time is needed to apply continuous pressure and pack the material more densely. (a) (b) Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education -5- (c)Figure 2: (a) Filling time, (b)Packing time and (c) Cooling time of ABS and PPThe higher temperatures keep

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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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. Features of Walk and Draw include a custom pen-tipselection menu, user-defined stamping canvas tools, and integrated GPS background tracking.Additionally, this project includes custom CSS and HTML elements for style and layout,respectively. b. Initial RequirementsThis project was conceptualized as a method to augment existing practices for guided walks,where students currently use printed maps and markers to record their thoughts and experiences.The derivation of requirements for Walk and Draw was a collaborative process betweenfaculty and undergraduate researchers, where feature desires were discussed, prioritized, andtranslated to technical possibilities. Moreover, the derivation process was useful from a studentperspective in

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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

Design Education, 19, pp 55-65.[10] Wei L., Wei Z., and Chenhua L. (2023). “The Study of the Effectiveness of Design-Based Engineering Learning: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Engagement and the Moderating Role of Modes of Engagement.” Frontiers in Psychology, 14.[11] Ansaf B. (2019). “Teaching an undergraduate manufacturing course using a design-based teaching approach”. 126th ASEE Annual conference and exposition, Paper ID: 25162.[12] Dym C. et al, (2005). “Engineering Design Thinking, Teaching, and Learning.” Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 94, pp 103-120.[13] Atman et al. (2007). “Engineering Design Processes: A Comparison of Students and Expert Practitioners.” Journal of Engineering Education