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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

restricted to holders of diplomas from the relevant Danish schools or equivalent schools. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessment of Student Learning in First Year Civil and Architectural Engineering Project (Work in Progress) Elin Jensen Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 48075 Email: ejensen@ltu.eduIntroductionThis paper presents Work in Progress and is an assessment of an educational strategy

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

research projects focused on sustainable solutions. His work also involves fostering collaborations between industry and academia, enhancing the practical impact of engineering education.M MuchsonAhmad Mohammad Rasheed Al-Bodour, Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sustainability Components Assessment of Engineering Design Capstone Projects Bilal Alhawamdeh1 Bronco Construction Research Center Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA Email: bilal.alhawamdeh@wmich.edu

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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

Paper ID #44674Creating Interdisciplinary Sustainability Focused Projects forEngineering Students Through Industry PartnershipsAiden James Landis, University of Pittsburgh B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh Completing M.S. in Sustainable engi- neering from the University of PittsburghDr. Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh Robert Kerestes, PhD, is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. Robert was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He got his B.S. (2010), his M.S (2012). and his PhD (2014)Dr. David V.P

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Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University

Paper ID #44664The benefits of design-project learning approach in an engineering courseDr. Reza Harirforoush, Cleveland State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Benefits of Design-Project Learning Approach in an Engineering Course Reza Harirforoush, PhD. Department of Mechanical Engineering Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio, 44115 Email: r.harirforoush@csuohio.eduAbstract: The Project

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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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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Paper ID #44595Implementation of a Semester-long, Real-World Problem Project in aCritical Systems Thinking CourseProf. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Mary E. Johnson is a Professor and Associate Head for Graduate Studies and Research in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from UTArlingtonMr. Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Gustavo is a Ph.D. student in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University. He

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

Determining Student Self-Efficacy as Engineers Through a Multi-Cohort Mechanical Engineering Design Project Christopher J. Gioia Department of Physics & Engineering Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 Email: christopher.gioia@sru.edu Louis Christensen Department of Physics & Engineering Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 Email: louis.christensen

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Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University

Paper ID #44561Optimizing the Design for Additive Manufacturing Project in theManufacturing Processes Lab Course Using the Taguchi Orthogonal ArraysDr. 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

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

incorporates diverse academic disciplines,community projects, and research initiatives to impact and nurture holistic innovation ideasamong the student engineers. The program design integrates AI-driven techniques thatintelligently match students with projects that align with their strengths and academic pursuits.This ensures optimized team dynamics as well as enhanced project outcomes. Additionally,students are exposed to tried and true engineering management methodologies, especially LeanSix Sigma. These methodologies instill a mindset of continuous improvement, waste reduction,and process optimization in students, which are critical skills in management andentrepreneurship. The design of the proposed program emerged after reviewing numerous

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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

, orclassroom/office locations. With the issue and pain points isolated, the team can create anapplication that marries the strengths of each idea, while avoiding the identified pain points.In the proposed application, there will need to be a high focus on privacy and data security, ascertain aspects or features of the project involve knowing people’s location and where they aregoing. In addition to location security, the application will need to comply with the FamilyEducational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), which focuses on keeping student informationconfidential. With that, the application has to be developed securely and comprehensively toencapsulate the entirety of the campus. To begin scoping features for the application, the teamdistributed a

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Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy, University of Cincinnati; Matthew Sleep, University of Cincinnati

Construction Management Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 University of Cincinnati Email: bettenar@ucmail.uc.edu Cincinnati, OH 45221 Email: sleepmw@ucmail.uc.eduProject-based learning is core to many first-year engineering, engineering design, andengineering capstone courses. Ideally, students in courses that use project-based learning workon real-world projects that are relevant to their communities with a sponsor or outside partnerwho helps to guide the work and assess deliverables. By working with a community partner orclient, students practice incorporating outside perspectives and empathy into their designs.Realistically, a

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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where this study is being conducted. With overseven years of experience in teaching and research in engineering education, the researcher nowserves as the course's instructor and coordinator within the research setting.Setting of the study This study is conducted at a public university in the northeastern region of Indiana,United States. The FYE program plays a crucial role in introducing fundamental engineeringconcepts for all new engineering students across the four engineering programs (computer,electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering) in two core engineering courses, the EngineeringFundamentals I (ENGR127) and II (ENGR128). Each engineering fundamentals course includesa lecture, a project studio, and a computer lab component

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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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colors, and user-drawn stamps to help them make visual connections,visualize data, and understand spatial relationships in places they visit.This project was created as a collaborative undergraduate research experience between multipledisciplines, including communications, art education, and computer science, as well as inpartnership with a local public K–12 school. Walk and Draw was developed as abrowser-based application using the p5js library to enable ease of development and rapidprototyping of ideas. The program itself presents users with a large map of their current areabased on a device’s current GPS location and supports both touch- and pen-based drawing. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

that is usually open to most engineering students in their junior or senioryear, which means they have completed their introductory courses like physics and chemistry.Students who are at this stage are usually eager to solve more realistic problems than laboratorywork. This paper shows the integration of sustainability concepts with the Fluid Mechanics classthrough lectures, laboratory work, simulations, and projects. Educational objectives, assessmentmethods, and sample problems are presented in this paper.IntroductionEnhancing problem-solving skills in engineering students, particularly in the latter half of theirundergraduate studies, is paramount. This is acutely relevant in applied engineering courses suchas Fluid Mechanics, typically

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Nada S. Al-Muntaser, Eastern Michigan University ; Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University

digital representation of constructionprojects. Its platforms streamline the construction process and communication among projectstakeholders (e.g., owners) and construction parties (e.g., engineers). BIM has already enhancedhow projects are planned, designed, and constructed. AI, or Artificial Intelligence, denotes the simulation of human intelligence processes bymachines, particularly computer systems, first introduced in 1956.1 It encompasses thedevelopment of algorithms and software capable of replicating or executing tasks traditionallycarried out by humans, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, andProceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1Copyright

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Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University

Education, 2024 Towards Fuzz Testing a Procedurally-Generated Video Game Erik M. Fredericks Skyler Burden School of Computing School of Computing Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI, 49401, USA Allendale, MI, 49401, USA frederer@gvsu.edu burdensk@mail.gvsu.eduAbstractFuzz testing presents opportunities for discovering bugs in software projects that areunanticipated by developers as large amounts of either random or targeted inputs are applied tothe system under test. Moreover, exploratory techniques such as

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

including the humanities, the social sciences, the professionalschools (i.e., medicine, law, business), and the engineering. All this teaching effort is supportedby sustainability oriented research projects and specific functional structures like the MascaroCenter for Sustainability Innovation, the Office of Sustainability, the Student Office ofSustainability and many more at the various schools, with leading officers at the Vice Provostlevel.Our Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering has been a main actor in thisdevelopment, mainly from sustainability-focused research (i.e., process intensification, carboncapture).However, the implementation has been slower at the teaching level. A few instructorshave been introducing sustainability

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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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education levels and make the field accessible for more populations.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at the University of Cincinnati and was recently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland. She is a professor emerita of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering MecDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is Associate Professor Emerita in Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems. At Western Michigan University, she coordinated and taught capstone design courses for 20 years, and developed courses in sustainability and project management. Her focus was on students’ professional

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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

offering.Specifically how the course was intentionally developed to include practical applications ofindustry-standard writing and to center student learning with regular feedback and practice. Next,we break down the core concepts for autonomous vehicle engineering across engineering andcomputer science disciplines. We address the issue of prerequisites and how the class conceptswere ultimately organized and how existing university research and computer labs were utilized.Lastly, we also discuss group dynamics and techniques for ensuring course project teams havediverse majors. Our results section is primarily composed of survey results from our third courseoffering. We show the evolution of skills from the mechanical engineering students and thecomputer

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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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Woerner Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Email: mebartley@mail.wvu.edu, andrew.nix@mail.wvu.edu, brian.woerner@mail.wvu.eduAbstractThis paper outlines the West Virginia University (WVU) EcoCAR team's strategies for creatinga positive and inclusive team culture within the context of the EcoCAR Electric VehicleChallenge (EV), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors, and MathWorks.The EcoCAR EV Channels centers on the redesign of 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, and forms the basisof capstone design projects for approximately 70 students per year across the disciplines ofMechanical Engineering

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

scales and with distinct spatial topologies. Itseffectiveness to deliver STEM components across K-12 and advanced degree programs issummarized. Although platforms based on wireless sensors such as the TelosB modules have beendesigned, these cannot be easily integrated with the virtual environment for modeling andsimulation studies. The platform is cost effective (approximately $200 for a 10x10 grid) and theCupCarbon software is accessible as a free download.Section 1: IntroductionRapid technological advances are constantly impacting the engineering landscape. Consequently,educational institutions must restructure the content and delivery of engineering courses to preparethe student for the vagaries of the work environment. Project-based

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

Technical Writing course syllabiwould support learning and using teamwork skills. A quick sampling of syllabi suggests thatstudents do have teamwork experiences but little in the way of instructions on functioningsuccessfully in a team. An Introduction to Technical Writing syllabus from the University ofNorth Texas covers concepts taught over a 15-week semester. A goal for students is to “writecollaboratively and work as a member of a team.” [4] Teamwork is covered in one class andstudents then collaborate on a project that receives a team member evaluation at semester’s end.A Technical Writing syllabus from Louisiana Technical University covers 10 weeks but does notlist teamwork or collaboration among its topics. [5] Despite this, students do work

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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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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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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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Chan-Jin Chung, Lawrence Technological University; Joshua E Siegel, Michigan State University; Mark Wilson, Michigan State University

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later became a base system for the first com- mercialized CDMA (2G) system in the world. His doctoral research at Wayne State University was the development of self-adaptive AI frameworks motivated by cultural evolution processes, which was then applied to solve various problems such as optimizing neural networks and 2D & 3D target shape opti- mization. He launched numerous world-wide STEM+CS/AI programs including Robofest, RoboParade, Vision Centric Challenge, RoboArts, and MathDance. He also mentored college robotics teams for IGVC, RoboCup soccer, and World Robot Olympiad. In 2011, IEEE honored Dr. Chung with its citation of honor award for his leadership in STEM education. His current projects using drive-by

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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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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 and chair of the Physics Department at Gannon University, Erie, PA.Dr. Wookwon Lee, Gannon University Wookwon Lee, P.E. received the B.S. degree in electronic engineering from Inha University, Korea, in 1985, and the M.S. and D.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the George Washington University, Washington, DC, in 1992 and 1995, respectively. He is currently a full professor in the Department of Electrical and Cyber Engineering at Gannon University, Erie, PA. Prior to joining Gannon in 2007, he had been involved in various research and development projects in industry and

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

with concentration levels, the proposed systemaims to deliver timely alerts, prompting users to refocus when attention falls below a predefinedlevel. Consequently, avoiding prolonged distractions and encouraging a greater self-awareness ofthe issue.This research aims to create a comprehensive warning system by combining EEG technology withdeep learning techniques. According to some research, it may be possible to determine a person'slevel of concentration by monitoring the frequency ranges of different areas of the brain.Therefore, the initial phase of this project involves non-invasive data collection using a 16-channel EEG cap, complemented by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis to extract featureslinked to active and passive tasks. During

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Anu Aggarwal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shreela Dubey, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

. Once updated, the MPs were tested to ensure proper integration. As part of this project,we learned how to set up Cadence for any technology library and learned the scripting languagefor writing the files. This work will be useful for anyone looking to set up a new Cadence licensefor use in circuit design, simulation, layout, and tape out for chip fabrication.1. IntroductionThe Cadence software is used for testing and creating schematics and layouts for VLSI circuits.The set up of the software can be modified according to user requirements – in this case for aVLSI design course. To set up Cadence, some files are required. These files include informationon license, the library used (specific to the technology node) and any testing software being