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Joshua Halpern, Prince George's Community College and LibreTexts; Nadene Houser-Archield, Prince George's Community College; Neeharika Thakur; Scott D. Johnson, Prince George's Community College; Scott A Sinex, Prince George's Community College

College and our current collaborators,Leah Dodson and Eun-Suk Seo at the University of Maryland, College Park. Support for thiswork was provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration MUREP CurriculumAward Program (2023) 80NSSC23M0194 and the MUREP Innovations in Space TechnologyCurriculum Program (2018) 80NSSC18M0126. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, orrecommendations found in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.References[1] J.J. Giesey and B. Manhire.“An analysis of BSEE degree completion time at OhioUniversity.” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92(3), pp.275-280 (2003). Accessed athttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002

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Pooja Thakkar Singh, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Debra Ann Pothier, Autodesk, Inc.; Anand Sethupathy, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Geraldine Gooding, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; David Soukup P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Jarrett Reich, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Morgan Lamarre, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; James Stewart Warrick

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to determine whatcontent already existed for teaching Industry 4.0 and how it was lacking. The research focusedon design for sustainability, communication skills for engineers, collaboration skills forengineers, design for manufacturing, and generative design. Tools such as search engines,educational databases, and online libraries were used, as well as university course catalogs andwebsites. Some keywords and phrases that were used in the search queries included “Industry4.0,” “sustainability,” “design for sustainability,” “mechanical engineer,” “manufacturingengineer,” “design for engineering,” “generative design,” “artificial intelligence,” “CAD,” “bigdata,” “digital transformation,” and many more depending on the specific module content

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Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

methods: Create standardized assessment methods to evaluate the effectiveness of VT-based learning experiences in civil engineering education.  Collaboration platforms: Explore the potential of collaborative VR platforms where students can work together on projects in a virtual environment.  AI integration: Further explore the role of AI in personalized learning experiences and real-time feedback mechanisms within VT platforms.Future research is also needed to see how students and the industry respond to the product of theirprojects. A questionnaire will be sent out to students and the industry regarding their performance,how they utilized the VT in their project, and lessons learned after their capstone project.By

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Construction Engineering Technology at Penn State Harrisburg. She received her Ph.D., Masters, and Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of F ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Tools that Enhance Engineering Education Rajarajan Subramanian, Associate Teaching Professor and Sofia M. Vidalis, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgAbstractPersonalized and electronic learning has been on the rise in recent years and is expected tocontinue growing. This approach to education has revolutionized the way engineering conceptsare taught by making it more immersive and interactive for students. In engineering

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Erica Cusi Wortham, GW Engineering; Zoe Szajnfarber; Robert Pless, The George Washington University; Ryan Watkins, The George Washington University

endeavor in engineering doctoraleducation, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinarity and convergence in the developmentof trustworthy AI systems. Through its innovative approach –melding systems engineering withcomputer science – the program is successfully fostering a unique educational environment. Thisenvironment not only cultivates technical skills but also nurtures a deep understanding of theethical, social, and contextual dimensions of AI technology. The incubator's studio-basedlearning, combined with its focus on real-world applications, prototyping, and communitybuilding, has proven to be a robust model for encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration andinnovation.The iterative nature of the program, highlighted by adaptations and

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Shyam Lal Sharma Sharma P.E.; Lori Scarlatos; Yi Zhang, Stony Brook University

Paper ID #45010Enhancing Inclusivity through Alternative Rhetoric in STEM EducationDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on emerging technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering adaptation for climate change and learning from engineering disaster. His engineering research, in additional to ped- agogical studies on inclusivity and experiential education, focuses on surface engineering

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; James P Ferguson, The George Washington University

Paper ID #45014Exploring the role of engineering judgment in engineering educationthrough writing praxis in a 3rd year systems engineeringwriting-in-the-disciplines [WID] courseDr. Royce A Francis, The George Washington University Dr. Royce Francis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Sys- tems Engineering [EMSE] at the George Washington University. At George Washington, Dr. Francis’s engineering education research explores the relationships between professional identity formation and engineering judgment. His other research interests include infrastructure resilience and risk assessment

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Aashitha Srinivas, Raritan Valley Community College; Thomas Gerard Hayes, Raritan Valley Community College; Agustin Osses-Falco; Darren McManus, Raritan Valley Community College; Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine Start a NJ Non-Profit Corporation; Joseph A DeNisco, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lavern Ronoh, Raritan Valley Community College

factory in Suzhou, China where he was also the Chief Technology Officer. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.Joseph A DeNisco, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyLavern Ronoh, Raritan Valley Community College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Authentic Engineering Experience: An Electromagnetic Induction Powered Illuminated Fine Art SculptureIntroduction:A collaboration between an engineering education nonprofit and a Raritan Valley CommunityCollege's service-learning program led to a practical, project-based learning initiative named the"Authentic Engineering

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Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Paper ID #45006Teaching Engineering Economics through Role Play in a Senior Design ClassDr. Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County https://cbee.umbc.edu/gautom-das/ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work-in-progress: Teaching Engineering Economics through Role-Play in aSenior Design ClassABSTRACTThis work-in-progress study analyzes students' performance on a carefully chosen test questionover two years, revealing concerning results regarding key learning objectives. The traditionalchemical engineering curriculum exposes students to the concepts of engineering economicsonly during their final

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Caitlin Grady, The George Washington University

presenting this conference paper is to share the foundational structure andmethodology of our study with the academic and professional community, inviting constructivefeedback and dialogue on our approach. We believe that by outlining the design and theoreticalunderpinnings of our project, we can foster a collaborative discourse that may enhance the study'seffectiveness and relevance. This engagement is crucial for refining our methods and ensuring thatour investigation into the integration of coupled ethical-epistemic analysis within engineeringeducation is both rigorous and impactful. Additionally, sharing our framework at this stage allowsus to contribute to the broader conversation on ethical engineering education, potentially inspiringothers to

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Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University; Arun Srivats Mohan, Pennsylvania State University; Frank Christopher Barber

Paper ID #44982Co-Creating the Future: A College of Engineering Micro-Credential onProfessional EthicsProf. Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University Brad Sottile is Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and Aerospace Engi- neering in The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.Mr. Arun Srivats Mohan, Pennsylvania State UniversityFrank Christopher Barber ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Co-Creating the Future: A College of Engineering Micro

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Eileen Haase PhD, The Johns Hopkins University; Gyeongtae Sun Moon, The Johns Hopkins University; Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University

serving as a student leader in Tutorial Project.Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University Meera R. Bhat is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins Univer- sity. Her research interests include engineering education, senescence, cellular aging, adipose tissue, and neonatal health. At Johns Hopkins University, she currently serves as an undergraduate teaching assistant for several biomedical engineering courses where she develops engineering curriculum for underclassmen students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Online Modules to Develop Upper-classmen Mentors for an

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Charlotte Gottilla, University of Delaware

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Education, vol. 32, no. 3(A), pp. 1194-1207, 2016.[2] A. Schüler-Meyer, M. Hendrickx, C. Verhoosel, “The intended and unintended impacts on student ownership when realizing CBL in mechanical engineering,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 48, pp. 340-357, 2023.[3] D. Dounas-Frazer, L. Ríos, H. J. Lewandowski, “Preliminary model for student ownership of projects” in Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), Provo, Utah, USA, July 24-25, 2019, Y. Cao, S. Wolf, M. Bennett, pp. 141-146, 2020.[4] A. H. Jamal, M. Essawi, T. Oleg, “Accountability for project-based collaborative learning,” International Journal of Higher Education, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 127-135, 2014.[5] T. Bauer, B

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Rowena Kay Mascarenhas, TiE Boston; Adam B. Carter, TiE Boston

success in STEM fields. These include team work, problem-solving, confidence, collaboration, and technical skills such as financial literacy,communication, and leadership. Engineering projects require funding and budgetmanagement skills, and learning financial literacy, budgeting, fund raising, and investing,provide essential skills for project management. Entrepreneurship education empowers highschool students to take initiative, pursue their ideas, and become leaders in their chosenfields. This mindset is particularly valuable in engineering and STEM professions, whereindividuals often need to take charge of projects, lead teams, and drive innovation.In conclusion, the paper demonstrates that with the TYE supported entrepreneurial educationand

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Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University; Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; Jeffrey Joseph Cook, Villanova University

professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. He has as M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S.E. degree from TulaneJeffrey Joseph Cook, Villanova University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Smartbeam: Teaching a Multidisciplinary First-Year Project for Exposure of Upper-Level Content with Active LearningIntroductionIn 2005, the National Academy of Science recommended implementing first-year engineeringcourses to “introduce the ‘essence’ of engineering” early in the curriculum1. As a result,engineering colleges have developed various first-year engineering programming from

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Devang Jayachandran, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Jeremy Joseph Blum, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

. Jeremy Joseph Blum, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Dr. Jeremy Blum is an associate professor of Computer Science at the Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, PA, USA. Prior to joining Penn State Harrisburg, Dr. Blum worked as a research scientist at the Center for Intelligent Systems Research at the George Washington University. Dr. Blum received a D.Sc. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Computational Sciences, both from the George Washington University, as well as a B.A. in Economics from Washington University. His research interests include computer science education and transportation safety. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Arman Fard, University of the District of Columbia; Ellia Kiana Asgari, University of the District of Columbia; Hannah Lin, University of the District of Columbia; Luke Wang, University of the District of Columbia; Jingteng Shuai; David Sheng, University of the District of Columbia

a junior at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. He loves exploring math, computer science, and physics, and he is also part of his school’s track and field team. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024An innovative approach for the efficiency and application of Aluminum based active cooling systems for electromagnetic actuator in the field of aviation(NAMES BLANK FOR DRAFT SUBMISSION)University of Engineering Department; UDC School of MechanicalEngineering, Washington, DC 20008Abstract In this project, beginning in the summer of 2023 and continuing into early 2024,researchers determined the most efficient way to cool a heat management system (HMS) for anelectromagnetic actuator with the

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Fay Berig, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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, sustainability, cybersecurity, facilities design, green logis- tics, production management, and predictive analytics. He has been a principal investigator in sponsored projects from the National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Venture Well. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Decoding Challenges in Organizing Innovation Competitions and Programs: A Thematic Analysis of Interviews with OrganizersAbstractEducational programs like innovation competitions and programs (ICPs) play a pivotal role inentrepreneurial development among student participants. Students focusing on science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields tend

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Alexa Joelle Prince, Pennsylvania State University; Nelly Cecilia Perez, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ‭Challenges Experienced in Innovation Competitions and Programs from‬ ‭Student Perspectives‬‭Abstract‬I‭ nnovation competitions and programs (ICPs) are acknowledged in existing literature as effective‬ ‭mechanisms for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within universities, corporations, and‬ ‭beyond. ICPs, such as hackathons, design challenges, and pitch competitions, allow students to‬ ‭expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. They help students develop their creativity, foster‬ ‭an innovative mindset, and learn from their mistakes. Participating in these events also enables‬ ‭students to improve their collaborative skills in team settings. However, these

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, OU Polytechnic Institute

investigators on this project. These collaborators allow for peer review anddebriefing (Creswell & Miller, 2000) as we analyze the data together and each provide our ownperspective on the results (I am a “traditional” engineer by background, one of my collaboratorsis a social scientist and the other is an engineering faculty member who has worked in the fieldof educational research for several decades). The sampling of multiple participants also allowedfor each to provide contributions to the same themes as the interview protocol was so heavilygrounded in the chosen conceptual framework that examining each a-priori theme in the light ofevery participant was embedded into the research process.3.4 Limitations of StudyIn addition to the issues with