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Caeden Robert Goodnough, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

Development in Engineering TechnologyAbstract:Professional development in engineering encompasses a deliberate and continuous endeavor toenhance an individual's skills, knowledge, and capabilities throughout their career. It is astructured approach focused on mastering new technologies, staying ahead of currentregulations, and refining problem-solving techniques. Professional development offers more thanjust new skills; it can also boost job satisfaction. As engineers become more adept and self-assured, they experience greater fulfillment in their work. This, in turn, creates a moreharmonious and stable work environment. Additionally, research shows that engineers engagingin ongoing professional development enjoy more significant employment

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Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute; Ram Mohan Gubbala, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute

Paper ID #44803Leveraging Online Games and Apps in Geotechnical Engineering PedagogyDr. Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute Asif Ahmed is an Assistant Professor at College of Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, New York. Dr. Ahmed is a strong advocate of STEM education, inclusion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in curriculum. Primarily trained as a Geotechnial Engineer, Dr. Ahmed’s current research also focuses on engineering education. Currently, his interest is modification of the civil engineering curriculum to accomodate the infrastructure monitoring, DEI concepts to

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

experiments. Educators across all levels have long beenstriving to innovate their teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience. The adventof new virtual and technical instructional tools has sparked a notable surge in research intoinnovative teaching approaches. The flipped classroom concept has emerged as collaborativelearning; unlike the conventional classroom, in a flipped classroom, students view prerecordedlecture videos or read teaching materials before attending class. This approach transforms theclassroom into one where students actively work through problems, delve deeper into concepts,and participate in collaborative learning experiences. The mechanical engineering technologystudents, primarily sophomores, were introduced to an

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Tolga Kaya, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

, 2024Building an Innovative Engineering Curriculum from the Ground Up: Lessons and SuccessStoriesTolga Kaya, Kevin Bowlyn, Cedric BleimlingSchool of Computer Science and EngineeringSacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USAAbstract:It is challenging to build brand new Engineering programs at a liberal arts college. This workoutlines the 5-year development process of Electrical and Computer Engineering programs.While challenged with limited number of major classes besides liberal arts courses,engineering courses were developed by embedding lab components for each one. Thesequence and course content structure were discussed throughout the paper with projectexamples. Creative ways of a large makerspace utilization for projects and teaching

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John F Drazan, Fairfield University; Emily J. Hangen, Fairfield University

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Paper ID #44945Development of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Education ResearchApproach: The perspectives and lessons learned by two early careerfacultyProf. John F Drazan, Fairfield University John Drazan, PhD is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Fairfield University. Dr. Drazan completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a NIH IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in the McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory. Dr. Drazan directs the Community Situated Biomechanics Lab which develops novel devices and research approaches to study human

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

ethical decision-making and collaborativeprojects. Student feedback has underscored the course’s effectiveness in fostering connection, enhancingretention, and equipping students for further engineering studies. However, recognizing the fast-pacedevolution in the engineering field, we recently undertook a comprehensive curriculum revision.Key Updates to the Curriculum: 1. Adoption of the Flipped Classroom Model: By incorporating the Rise authoring app and the Blackboard Learn platform, we shifted to a flipped classroom model. This approach inverted traditional learning by allowing students to engage with interactive content at home, thus freeing up class time for active learning exercises that bolster critical thinking and

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Okechukwu C Ugweje, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

resigned to take a new position as Director of the Department of Research, Education, and Curriculum at the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and later the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. His research interests are wireless communications technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence. Before joining SHU, he was an Electrical and Computer Engineering professor at the Uni- versity of Mount Union, Alliance, OH. While at the UA, he supervised twelve (12) Master’s degree Thesis and four (4) Ph.D. dissertations. Dr. Ugweje has published and presented over 100 articles in Journals and Conference proceedings worldwide and authored three book chapters. Dr. Ugweje is married with three

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Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

promoting and assessing undergraduate learning. Susannah has taught classes in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology as well as general biology, human biology and cancer biology for engineering and science students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engaging students in developing course improvements leads to both faculty and student insightsAbstract- Sometimes we learn new approaches to teaching from the occasional conversationwith colleagues, an article in a journal or attending a conference. In this article, I describeengaging students in reflecting on a past class, then suggesting new approaches to teaching thatthey feel would improve the

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Sriharsha S. Sundarram, Fairfield University

understanding forhow to apply that new knowledge” and (ii) “select learning strategy suited for the acquisition ofneeded knowledge”. Tsai and Jannsen [6] reported on the collaboration between departments ofMechanical Engineering and Library on assessment of ABET SO 7. The goal was to incorporateinformation fluency into the curriculum by developing assignments that require students tolocate, evaluate, and apply information in an efficient and ethical manner. As seen from theabove discussion, majority of the schools have implemented assessment of ABET SO 7 throughsome form of an assignment. The Mechanical Engineering Department at Fairfield University switched from the old a– k outcomes to the new 1 – 7 outcomes in 2018. A need was identified for

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

Paper ID #44988Seeing Sustainability in The Community, Practices on Campus, and How toEnergize the EffortsProf. Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University Brian P. Murphy, PE, SSBB, is currently a lecturer in Engineering Technology at the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo State University and has taught Mechanical Engineering Technology for about seven years at the community college level prior to his current role. Brian is earning his Dr. of Education in Educational Leadership and Change at SUNY Empire State University, expected in May of 2025. Brian is a retired Commander U.S. Navy, having served as a

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Saddam Alkhamaiesh, University of Bridgeport; Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

. the current demand for such experts in the market and thegovernment's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) aims to government's strategies and incentives for supporting theseenhance EV infrastructure and generate employment training initiatives. Recognizing the specific challenges andopportunities. Research indicates a strong need for EV prospects associated with educating individuals in this field istechnicians in the U.S. The Zone of Proximal Development vital. Technological progress, industry standards, and new(ZPD) is a practical approach, particularly for adult learners, to trends are critical in developing a

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

. The Engineering Code of Ethics offers aframework and guidelines for ethical conduct and teaches engineers to adhere to the highestprofessional standards. Adhering to this code is a matter of professional responsibility, and it is anecessary commitment to the well-being of society. Ethical case studies serve as a valuableeducational tool, offering students exposure to real-world situations and providing them with anopportunity to carefully consider the associated risks and challenges. Case studies provide aplatform for students to navigate the complexities of decision-making. As students prepare tobegin their future careers, some will choose to work in large, established companies, while othersmay choose to work for new startups. With high

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Daniel Blessner, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

studentscan read the x-intercepts from the equation. The student graphs the polynomialwith the associated End Behavior and once again the solution is visually obtained.To simplify the procedure only linear factors with multiplicity one will be used.This is a work in progress (WIP) paper that aims to ensure that mathematicallyunder prepared engineering students succeed in their calculus series courses.Plans for a survey for the effectiveness of this new approach are planned for futuresemesters. Currently this new approach is available for anyone who wishes toimprove and reinforce basic graphing techniques. 1The ability to understand and interrupt graphs is critical for technical fields such asengineering [1

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Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Celia Teresa Chacko, University of Connecticut

43Understanding the ISO 50001 Energy Management Syste 20 8 11Table 2: Alumni Perception of Skills Learned[Note that there is a great deal of qualitative data that will be coded for common themes for thefinal paper.]ConclusionIndustrial Assessment Centers have been in existence since 1976 and provide real-world,experiential learning reinforcing the concepts taught in upper level engineering curriculum andmaterial provided as resources through the IAC. Students “work” in Industrial AssessmentsCenters an average of 2 years performing approximately 10 energy audits per year. Each auditprovides an opportunity to visit a manufacturing plant, interact with the customer, assess energyusage