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

T: 1-4 Lab 1 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 2 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 3 T: 1,2 T: 3,4 Lab 4 T: 1,2 T: 3,4Laboratory Document and Teaching AssistantA laboratory document prepared by the instructor is made available to the studentsapproximately a week in advance. This document outlines the objectives of the laboratoryactivity, background technical information, and connection to the theory discussed in class. Alsoincluded are the procedure for conducting the activity and a technical section with questions toguide the preparation of the laboratory report. Since a laboratory notebook is not mandatory,students are required to

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Elizabeth Ann Thompson, Purdue University Fort Wayne

configurations to be analyzed, and a digitaloscilloscope for capturing waveforms as well as measurements of voltage, current, power, andenergy. Their design is flexible, enabling study of a wide variety of power electronics topologies,including rectifiers, AC/AC converters, inverters, modulation schemes, and buck, boost, flyback,and push-pull converters. They report that the unit is beneficial in reinforcing theory taught inlecture.Elmas and Sonmez [5] developed a simulation tool to be used in teaching power electronics in lieuof laboratory hardware testing. They cited high cost, potential for electrical accidents, potentialmalfunctioning of equipment due to misuse, and the frequent lack of availability of hardwaretesting equipment as reasons for

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

practical skills, thereby bridging the often-cited gap between academic theoryand real-world application. The ultimate goal is to prepare senior engineering students toconfront and solve contemporary engineering challenges through the lens of environmentalsustainability, thus readying them for impactful professional careers.A detailed teaching strategy that incorporates workshops, laboratory sessions, and designprojects is outlined. Each component is meticulously aligned with the fluid mechanics syllabus toenrich student learning and ensure the cohesive integration of theory with practice. Workshopsare tailored to run concurrently with fluid mechanics topics, offering a platform for theapplication of theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. A

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

predictive analytics may one day supplant laboratory testing, defect diagnosis andrecognition.The aim of this paper is not to provide a review of the rapidly expanding technology that iscasting simulation. Instead, this paper focuses on the use of simulation for aiding an introductionto metal casting course via distance learning. The purpose of this paper is to identify an approachutilizing simulations activities to teach a Metal Casting course via distance learning.Objectives 1. To design distance learning using a simulation tool to introduce practical casting activities for an engineering course. 2. To compare metal casting students’ outcome pre and post the use of the simulation tool.MethodologyThe goal was to develop and test a

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

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a comprehensive windenergy system. This practical approach not only teaches theoretical knowledge but also equipsstudents with the skills needed to work in real-world applications. Through this approach, studentsgain an understanding of the complexities involved in harnessing wind energy efficiently. Thecustom designed LabView interfaces serve as a bridge between theory and practice, enablingstudents to monitor and control different aspects of wind turbines used in the laboratory (Figure7). They provide real-time data and visual feedback, which is indispensable for optimizing theperformance of wind turbines. This hands-on experience enhances students’ problem-solvingabilities and critical thinking skills, making them better equipped to

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

literacy questions about scholarly informationsources and citations, thereby enhancing their overall participation. 5 In a collaborative effort,librarians at Purdue University teamed up with faculty members to develop instructional modulesgrounded in problem-based learning and the primary objective of these modules was to enhancethe active learning experiences of the students. 6 The science laboratory classroom settingpresents a favorable environment for librarians to incorporate active information literacyinstruction, fostering a natural and engaging learning experience for students. 7 The instructionlibrarians at the University of Texas at Austin implemented a team-based active learning exerciseto teach nutritional sciences students a method for

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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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Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright @2024, American Society for Engineering Education 2communication skills are important for engineers and value activities that mimic authenticcommunications they will encounter in industry. 6 And of course, industry continues to shareconcerns about engineering students’ communication readiness for effective employment. 7,8Interventions and Training for Engineers’ Technical Communication AbilitiesThe importance of communication ability is well accepted, and there has been a great deal ofeffort to utilize interventions and unique teaching strategies to teach

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

Paper ID #44560Strategies for Improving the Quality and Effectiveness of EducationCoursesDr. Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University Dr. Omar Al-Shebeeb is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems En- gineering (IMSE), WVU since January 2020. He finished his Ph.D. in the IMSE Department at WVU (2019). Then, he started his job as an Academic Program Director at Greenville Technical College. While Dr. Al-Shebeeb was pursuing his Ph.D. degree at West Virginia University, he was working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the IMSE Department for four years. Dr. Al-Shebeeb obtained his

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Michael Patrick Hayes, Michigan State University

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.16. Pfotenhauer, J., & Gagnon, D. (2015). Game design and learning objectives for undergraduate engineering thermodynamics. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/28381985317. Pfotenhauer, J. M. (2021). ThermoVR: A Virtual Laboratory to Enhance Learning in Undergraduate Thermodynamics. 2021 ASEE Annual Conference.18. Kaliakin, D. S., Zaari, R. R., & Varganov, S. A. (2015). 3D Printed Potential and Free Energy Surfaces for Teaching Fundamental Concepts in Physical Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 92(12), 2106–2112. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b0040919. Pinger, C. W., Geiger, M. K., & Spence, D. M. (2020). Applications of 3D-Printing for

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

with obstruction (b) Time-stamped RSS data in simulator 9 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering EducationAssociated learning outcomes for undergraduate ECE studentsThe undergraduate ECE students are expected to design and test the hardware environment,configure the standalone simulator environment, and finally, integrate the two environments. Thefollowing ABET student outcomes are mapped to laboratory activities based on the integratedWSN.abet_SO_1: Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by

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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

, dynamics and heat transfer. He has always made an effort to incorporate experientiallearning into the classroom through the use of demonstrations, guest speakers, student projects and sitevisits. Dr. Kerzmann is a firm believer that all students learn in their own unique way. In an effort to reachall students, he has consistently deployed a host of teaching strategies into his classes, including videos,example problems, quizzes, hands-on laboratories, demonstrations, and group work. Dr. Kerzmann isenthusiastic in the continued pursuit of his educational goals, research endeavors, and engagement ofmechanical engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Creating Interdisciplinary Sustainability

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

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Eric McKanna, Dr. Firas Hassan Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering & Computer Science Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 45810 Email: e-mckanna@onu.eduAbstractTuring Complete1 is a game released on the Steam2 platform designed to teach digital logic andcomputer architecture concepts through a series of challenges and problems. Its skill-tree approachcovers digital logic, binary arithmetic, and memory. The end goal is to create a turing completecomputer through building blocks developed during each different section of the tree. In this paper,we suggest adapting and modifying problems from the game to

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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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timely adjustments to DEI strategies require ongoingattention. 8 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering EducationThis data-driven approach, coupled with strategic goals and objectives, positions the team forcontinued progress. Foreseen challenges provide opportunities for proactive solutions to furtherenhance the impact of DEI initiatives within the team.AcknowledgementThis work has been supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through Argonne Laboratories,as part of the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge.References[1] Argonne National

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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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Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University

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worldwide. To determine if the implementation of these initiatives is having a positiveimpact on engineering students’ performance in a first-year programming course, a correlationalresearch study at a mid-size Michigan public university was completed over a three-semesterperiod beginning in 2022. Students were surveyed regarding their prior experience with computerscience at the beginning of the semester, and student scores on the first laboratory practicum andfinal course grade were recorded. The data demonstrates that nearly sixty percent of students hadno prior experience with computer science and withdrew from the course at nearly double the rateas students with AP experience. For those that did complete the course, a Welch’s t

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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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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 the required workforce. Especially in engineeringfields, the synergy between theoretical and laboratory components needs to be rethought with thepossibilities of inter-disciplinary flavors. There is also a demand from the industries, for moreexperiential learning focused courses.Digital transformation is happening in many sectors leading to transformations in the workforce[4]. The transformed workforce now needs to be aware of digital tools and possible risk factorswhile using them. Moreover, more digital devices and workflows have unfortunately resulted intechnological drawbacks, and cyber-attacks [5, 6]. The actual number of cyber-attacks may belarger as many industries do not report attacks or may successfully deal with them. 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

followed an approach meant to allow students to start using a physical vehicle immediately(First Controller Area Network, CAN, and drive-by-wire, DBW, then sensors and machinelearning, then controls, and finally vehicle integration). What we found was that students hadmostly forgotten the importance of CAN and DBW when they needed it most, for the finalproject. Due to university teaching constraints, the second iteration of the course occurred inSummer 2021.Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society forEngineering Education 3This course was reorganized to first start with sensing and machine

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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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provide research and engineering opportunities to at least five undergraduate students per year on average 3. (Achievable) To improve and sustain a framework for NASA mission-related laboratory experiments and project formulation for undergraduate student research 4. (Realistic) To complete the proposed projects within the project budget, with funds already secured from an external sponsor and other internal funds available to the team 5. (Time-bound) To demonstrate project outcomes by the end of AY 2023-2024 Our project team consisted of student members from freshmen through junior as of spring2023. Students participated in project lab activities regularly for 5~10 hours/week, depending ontheir time availability