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

). Interestingly, the idea of using a promptor activity to activate and promote the transfer of prior knowledge into a new context wasdiscussed as a potential tool for remedying these problems but has not yet been explored(Loverude et al. 2002; Meltzer 2004) - lending credence to the usefulness of investigating RQ2as defined here.2.1 Theoretical Framework Figure 1: Sense-Making Framework of Knowledge Transfer (Nokes and Belenky 2011)In order to better understand, visualize and analyze the knowledge transfer process, I chose toground this study in a theoretical framework of knowledge transfer as defined by Nokes &Belenky (2011) and displayed in Figure 1. This framework mirrors my own understanding of theknowledge transfer process and, importantly to

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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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creativity flourish, especially in engineeringprograms. ICPs allow for cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and networking across alldisciplines [1]. Participation enables students to foster innovative ideas and apply them to real-world scenarios [1]. Students can develop leadership qualities by navigating a technical andinnovative ecosystem, like an ICP, that provides practice opportunities [2]. The success of ICPsrelies on the effective implementation of best practices by their organizers and coordinators. Anorganizer must keep the best interests of their participants in mind when planning, running, andexecuting these competitions and programs [3]. Organizers play a pivotal role in shaping theeducational landscape for ICP participants by

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Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown

noted in currentjob postings, a college education needs to address the skills gap and realize transferable skillsthat can be applied in a wide array of future careers and situations are as important as field-specific knowledge.” With having experienced employers’ demands for leadership competency, early careerengineers are better suited to inform engineering educations on effective means for developingthese essential skills. ReferencesAhn, B., Cox, M., London, J., Cekic, O., & Zhu, J. (2014). Creating an instrument to measure leadership, change, and synthesis in engineering undergraduates. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(1), 115–136.Armin, A., Upadhyay, H., Simsekler, M

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Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

to the theme, whichwas usually a song from the soundtrack. Then, students were given an opportunity to guess thetheme in a Name-That-Tune manner before the instructor appeared from behind a screen wearinga hat related to the theme. Then, various activities related to the theme were presented, includinga video clip, information about an engineering invention, and an example problem, all of whichdirectly related to the theme.This program was implemented in two sections of a statics course in Fall 2023 and evaluatedusing a student feedback survey. This survey assessed the perceived fun of the various elementsof the project as well as traditional course activities using a Likert scale ranging from 1 = not atall fun to 5 = extremely fun. The

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

Incubator,and shares some of the lessons learned.IntroductionThe complexity of the ethical, social, and technical challenges associated with developmenttrustworthy AI underscores the paramount importance of fostering diverse scholarship andinterdisciplinary collaboration. It is through the melding of varied perspectives, expertise, andmethodologies that we can create and manage AI systems that meet the diverse requirements fora system to be considered trustworthy [1]. These systems must embody ethical integrity andsocial responsibility, ensuring they adhere to the highest standards of fairness and accountability.Interdisciplinary collaboration, therefore, becomes not just beneficial but essential in the trainingof graduate students, enabling a

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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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interventions for further improving the experiences of future participants and‬ ‭ensuring that ICPs add value to students across majors.‬‭Introduction‬I‭ n order to gain more hands-on experience, many students participate in co-curricular activities‬ ‭in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or business fields, which we‬ ‭refer to as innovation competitions and programs (ICPs). According to Schuster et al. [1],‬ ‭hackathons, design challenges, pitch competitions, and other similar programs offer students a‬ ‭chance to work on design, construction, and testing under tight deadlines and in multidisciplinary‬ ‭teams. This gives them a more authentic real-world experience beyond their regular coursework

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

-Credential on Professional EthicsIntroduction and Literature ReviewEngineering practice is not without risk for the public and one’s customers. As Sottile (2023, p.1) recently argued, “the safety and security of the public rely on the professionalism ofengineers.” The issue of effective engineering ethics education is important enough that theengineering accreditor ABET prescribes it as a student program outcome (ABET, 2021). Thiswork looks-in on a novel curricular development approach for creating a micro-credential inprofessional ethics at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), a large, public, research-intensive institution location in the northeast United States. The novelty of this approach rests onthe curricular development team

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Naomia A. Suggs-Brigety, The George Washington University; Saniya Leblanc, The George Washington University

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– Figure 6: Student in-session activity sheets collecting information onshowcases the use of community partners to economic, political, environmental and social – energy usage in their homes by age groupimprove research design and increase community Figure 1: DOE Justice40 map of Highland Dwellings showing social factors are the least understood due toparticipation by lowering trust and demographics, inequality categories and energy inequality the complexity in conducting in

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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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, offering personalized tutoring and feedback, and facilitating the process of reflectingideas in writing (Thi Thuy, 2023).There were some barriers to using ChatGPT were identified, and several solutions weresuggested for the improvement of using ChatGPT in learning processes. There were someconcerning issues for students while using ChatGPT and they were listed as 1. The inability toassess the quality and reliability of sources, 2. The inability to cite sources accurately, and 3. Theinability to replace words and use idioms accurately. To address these concerns, some potentialsolutions can be implemented; for example, verifying ChatGPT’s responses with reliablesources; using ChatGPT as a reference source or a consultant tool; providing guidelines

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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

-Chair of the Arts and Design Department at Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey. He teaches Visual Design 1, Visual Design 2, Digital Artmaking, Portfolio Development, and Typography within the Graphic and Interactive Design Program. He is an award-winning artist and professional graphic designer specializing in visual identity and branding. McManus has earned numerous grants, awards, and residency fellowships while working between the contemporary art and design worlds. He received his BFA from the Hartford Art School, where he completed a double major and spent his junior year studying at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland; and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art.Dr. Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine

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

interactions among professionals working in teams such thatjudgment “emerges” as the interaction of internal (belonging to the subject alone) and participatory (theresult of interactive communication practices) judgment processes play out.Implications for EducatorsThe prior section describes what critical thinking and engineering judgment are. When considering howto strengthen engineering judgment and critical thinking through assignments intended to reinforceengineering judgment capacities, the gaps identified by Claris and Riley (2012, p.110) imply foursuggestions for improving the ways critical thinking is adopted in engineering pedagogy: 1. Engineering education should provide opportunities for students to “analyze the co-construction of

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

, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) and engineering students for future success by enhancing their abilityto think creatively, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions. This educationequips students with essential skills to address challenges they may encounter in their careers(Mwasalwiba, 2012)[1]. Research has shown that entrepreneurship education influencesstudents' motivations to engage in entrepreneurial activities (Wu & Mao, 2020)[2]. Byfostering innovation and creativity, entrepreneurship education enhances students' problem-solving skills and encourages leadership qualities (Ganefri et al., 2017)[3]. One studyconducted in the United Arab Emirates emphasized the importance of integratingentrepreneurial practices

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Prathyaj Bharadwaj Mantha, The George Washington University; Janet Mosby

hygiene (WASH) challenges are notspread uniformly throughout the US, but rather, are concentrated in pockets throughout the USdue to historical and ongoing marginalization and disenfranchisement based on recent research[1]. Research indicates that there are six areas in the US that are most affected by limited accessto water: California, because of drought and contamination from chemicals in farm run-offwater; the Navajo Nation in the four corners where Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Coloradomeet; the Texas colonias (low-income, unincorporated residential areas with informal,substandard housing) along the border with Mexico; the rural South, particularly Blackcommunities in Mississippi and Alabama; Appalachia; and Puerto Rico [2]. Research

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Ying Yu, University of Hartford

through a random signals and noise class Dr. Ying Yu University of HartfordIntroduction: ABET proposed an optional pilot general criteria regarding curriculum for accreditingengineering programs, requiring all engineering programs to include curriculum content that ensuresawareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for professional practice consistent with the institution’smission.Example 1: For discussions on topics related to joint and Example 2: For discussions on topics related tomarginal probability, and equity issues in AI technology – statistical analysis in digital health and experimental”Racial Discrimination in Face Recognition Tech

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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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of this report is to: 1. Summarize findings of all barriers with teaching Industry 4.0hard and soft skills through conducted desk research, faculty interviews, discussion with theAccreditation Board of Education of Technology (ABET), and feedback received from faculty atthe 2023 Autodesk Educator Summer Summit. 2. Provide a step-by-step approach toimplementing an Industry 4.0 curriculum in the classroom, and 3. Provide a recommendation ofthe curriculum and specific content that should be taught and implemented in mechanical andmanufacturing engineering programs.Reducing Time to TalentIndustry-related research reports that there is a need to reduce time to talent. Time to talent isdefined as the time an entry-level employee joins an

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

Technology, Civil Engineering Education, Learning Outcomes, Revit, VRSoftware, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized LearningIntroductionVirtual Technology is currently changing the construction industry. There are many programs outthere that can help designers turn their 3D design into a VR-compatible model that can be seenlifelike as a walkthrough. In addition, the industry has been using VR in many ways such as: 1. Communication: speaking with a client or worker off-site 2. Walkthrough: viewing a building designed from the standpoint view and walking through it before it is built. This can enable one to experience what the building will look and feel like and understand the layout. 3. Safety and training: VR is being used in the

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Guangyan Li, The Johns Hopkins University; Kwame Kutten

Paper ID #45122Introducing AI to Pre-College and College Students Through BiomedicalApplicationsGuangyan Li, The Johns Hopkins UniversityDr. Kwame Kutten ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Introducing AI to Pre-College and College Students Through Biomedical Applications 1 1 Guangyan (Molly) Li , Kwame Kutten

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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

Active cooling is the application of air or liquid over a heat source to protect electronicpieces from high temperatures and deterioration. In this experiment, researchers aimed to keepan engine below 80 degrees Celsius for over 7 hours. To keep the electromagnetic actuatorcooled, the metal conducting energy out of the engine must be a good conductor and be able toresist high temperatures. Furthermore, researchers identified that because of the swirl flowpattern of helical channels due to centrifugal forces, more heat is touching more surface area andwill thus optimize cooling. Hence, helical channels are significantly more efficient than straightchannels. To efficiently cool an engine, a metal with the following properties must be used: 1

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Branko S. Bokan, The George Washington University; Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University

modeling, cybersecurity, cybersecurity architecture, cybersecurity capabilities,cyber threat framework, risk, cybersecurity risk, risk management.I Managing cybersecurity riskCybersecurity risk is described as a function of an adverse event (or a scenario), impact, andlikelihood of that event. [1] To fully understand risk, one needs to consider both the threats andvulnerabilities concurrently as for an adverse scenario to occur, a threat needs to exploit avulnerability. Previously, there was no well-documented and accepted methodology that allowedfor proper consideration of the threat component when making risk-based decisions on selectionand deployment of cybersecurity capabilities. The traditional threat modeling methodologieswere hard to

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Daniel Blessner, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

asengineering [1].When a large data set needs to be described, a graph is a convenient way tovisually represent the data. A graph allows key characteristics of the data to beeasily seen, such as increasing and decreasing intervals, and where a transitionfrom one type of interval to the other occurs. This is paramount in calculus.Differential calculus defines these transition points with a tangent line equal tozero slope [2].Graphs also allow one to predict End Behavior of a relation. The End Behavior ofa relation can be easily seen as a horizontal asymptote [3] in the equation todetermine the resistance in a wire. 𝜌𝐿 𝑅

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Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Sougre Nonma Flavie Stephanie Rouamba, University of the District of Columbia; koffi Fonzan, University of the District of Columbia; Phillip Wright, University of the District of Columbia

1. K. T. Suhari, H. Karim, P. H. Gunawan, and H.challenging environments. USVs mitigate these risks by Purwanto, “Small rov marine boat foreliminating the need for human presence, making surveys bathymetry surveys of shallow waters -safer and more cost-effective

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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

Introductory Biomedical Engineering Course Meera R. Bhat*, Gyeongtae S. Moon*, Angela J. Sadlowski*, Eileen Haase* 1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, *Co-Primary Authors Abstract Methodology Result Observations & Future PlansThe Effective Teaching and Management of Engineering Teams (ETMET) course Rationale of Each Module s

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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

they can be improved formatively as instructors work with their classes. On thetechnical side, as new components such as a branded school OER commons, a projectmanagement app and an online homework system become available they can be integrated towork with the ongoing materials. These textbooks have supported past, current and futurecurriculum redesign including a new Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and a plannedone in Physics.IntroductionEngineering and other STEM programs are confronted by students taking substantially more thanfour years to graduate [1, 2]. In the case of community colleges, mismatches with universitycurricula substantially prolong the time to bachelor’s degree graduation and even lead to attrition[3, 4

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Daniel Fisher, The George Washington University; James P Ferguson, The George Washington University; Esha Niraj Patel, The George Washington University; Gujri Ahluwalia, The George Washington University; Joseph Anthony Barbera M.D., The George Washington University; Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University

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interface (GUI)was created for the prototype DSS tool that potential decision-makers could use during casualtyassignment. This tool demonstrates a proactive and time-efficient approach to matching arrivingcombat casualties with adequate HCFs.Introduction:Problem Statement:The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a long-established Federal program thatsupports the movement of patients from a disaster area to an unimpacted region for continuedcare in NDMS-enrolled healthcare facilities (HCFs) [1]. Another major mission for NDMS is fora situation where the United States (US) is involved in an overseas military conflict andexperiences casualties that exceed the capacity of the US military medical system.NDMS-enrolled HCFs would accept these

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Ryan Jacob Forte, Villanova University; Rebecca Goehring, Villanova University; Michael Fogliano, Villanova University; Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

Results•Mental health advocacy and awareness have entered the mainstream of culture and society in Data Organization in R Principal Component Analysis, Hierarchical Clustering & T-tests: recent years [1]. • For each timepoint, subjects were divided into six groups based on age and mental health status. The•Understanding the relationship between individuals' lifestyle choices and their mental well- selected age ranges (shown in Table 2 below) allowed our group to focus specifically on younger people being can provide valuable insights

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

facilitate understanding of moment of inertia, stress-strainrelationships, flexural behavior, electronic sensors, and coding. Teaching methodologiesimplemented in the course include inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom, hands-on activities,laboratory experiments, and brainstorming in group design sessions. The course supports thefollowing seven ABET program Outcomes with italicized objectives assessed with an end ofsemester survey. 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as

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Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

year, potentially leading to misconceptions due to limited exposure. Toaddress these issues, a teaching technique was implemented that involved graded in-classproblems and role-playing scenarios focused on a ride-share venture. This work outlines theproblem, the pattern of the mistakes, and the interventions. Preliminary results indicate someimprovement in the test score, suggesting potential effectiveness of the interventions. However,significant further analysis and data collection may be necessary to understand the challenge andoffer better solutions.1. INTRODUCTIONEngineering economics is a critical component in senior design courses within chemicalengineering programs. This significance is underscored by ABET's requirement for

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construction outcomes.Key features of project successStudent ownership of the projectStudents engage with the organization on a voluntary basis, receiving no academic credit forinvolvement, and the group does not have strict attendance requirements. As a result, EWB-UDattracts students who are intrinsically motivated to work on their projects, which is favorable forstudent learning [1] along with being critical to developing a sense of ownership [2]. Becausestudents are involved due to their own interest in the project and pride in the work beingcompleted, their intrinsic motivation is key to situating student leaders rather than facultyadvisors as the project owners [3]. Over the course of their involvement, PMs volunteer time andeffort outside the

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Caitlin Grady, The George Washington University

engineering students? Can coupled ethical-epistemic pedagogy in the classroom influence the development of moral agency in undergraduateengineering students? To what degree does variation in instructor and topic influence the efficacyof coupled ethical-epistemic analysis in undergraduate engineering courses?KeywordsEngineering education, ethics, ethical inquiry, undergraduate, research experienceIntroductionThe imperative to cultivate ethically minded engineers has never been more critical, given theincreasingly complex and global nature of engineering challenges. Despite notable efforts andongoing discussions within the academic and professional communities about the importance ofinstilling ethical behavior in undergraduate engineering education [1

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Stephen McGill Jr, Villanova University; Rebecca McGill, Villanova University

linear constant coefficientODEs? Use a mix of homogeneous and non-homogeneous examples.” After reviewing howChatGPT can generate a set of questions, the instructor followed up with a prompt askingChatGPT to, for instance, “Solve the second example.” ChatGPT would respond with a set ofsteps to be taken to solve the problem, which should prove useful for students. See Figure 1 fortypical chatbot responses to these prompts. Figure 1: ChatGPT provides well-structured example problems (left) and provides solutions to these same problems, when asked (right).Exam PreparationPrior to each exam, students were given a prompt that asked ChatGPT to provide help inpreparing for an upcoming example. The prompts are listed in Table 1