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

the curriculum was designed and implemented by thinking the best use of thelab facilities and capabilities, mostly in a project-based learning format. A freshmen, junior,and the capstone course experiences are given here as examples.ENGR 125: Engineering ExplorationsThis freshman exploratory course was built around a semester-long project that focused ongo-kart design and prototyping. Students started from the beginning of 2D and 3D design,fabrication using laser cutting, CNC, and 3d printing. Students also worked on electronics,microcontrollers, and foundations of power train, to give them some ideas on a complexengineering system. The semester ended with a time-trial go-kart race on campus (Figure 1).Each week of the class focused on a

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Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

like Hemo Globin and Myo Globin responding to a job to deliver oxygen to cells.When asked to respond to the case study done in class, students write short (1-2 page) reportsresponding to questions such as how they responded to the clicker-like case, whether or not theyagreed with the judicial panel’s decision (for the trial), what role they played in the environmentalscenario, or by providing a resume for Hemo Globin or Myo Globin for the discussed job. A questionon the final exam allowed the students to reflect on their favorite case and what they learned related tothe course topic. The Case Studies in Science site is a great resource for case studies that can be easilyincorporated into lecture, lab or discussion sections. There are case

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Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut; Aayush Gupta, University of Connecticut

comprehensive commentary on large language models, includingthe potential benefits and challenges of their application in education. The authors argued thatthese models represent a significant advancement, capable of creating educational content,enhancing student engagement, and personalizing learning experiences. However, challengessuch as biases in output, the need for human oversight, and the potential for misuse underscorethe importance of responsible integration strategies.Baidoo-Anu and Ansah [1] delved into the potential benefits of ChatGPT in promoting teachingand learning. The article highlighted the capacity of ChatGPT for personalized and interactivelearning, generating formative assessments, and providing feedback. Despite recognizing

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Jessica Dawn Ventura, Endicott College; Rob De La Espriella, Endicott College

notonly accessible to trainees at that level, but that it is an effective way for students to develop andpractice critical thinking in the context of causal analysis. Assessment from both student workand a post-course questionnaire showed progress in the students’ ability to apply critical thinkingto organize information, generate good questions and lines of inquiry, and find deep-seatedcauses. This pilot course is translatable to any college or university due to the ease of access ofthe BlueDragon online material.IntroductionThe World Economic Forum identified analytical thinking and creative thinking as the two mostimportant workplace skills in 2023 [1]. These two skills have traditionally been encompassedwithin the single term, critical

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

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1 hour to stitch a shirt, while person B takes 1 hour to makea pair of shoes, but 3 hours to stitch a shirt. If they worked apart, without collaborating, it would take 4total hours each for them to get both a pair of shoes and a shirt. If they collaborate to focus on theircomparative advantages (person A makes 2 shirts and person B makes two pairs of shoes) and trade, theyboth get what they need in only 2 hours. Now replace pairs of shoes and shirts with content in engineeringeducation research and hopefully you will see where I am going with this.While I am familiar and can apply different assessment techniques to my own programs, my strengths liein program development and implementation, teaching, and biomedical engineering research. On

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Samuel A Servati, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

college compared to high school. Theworkload is more demanding, requiring a higher level of dedication and time management skills.Additionally, being away from home for the first time can trigger feelings of homesickness,further complicating the transition [1]. Furthermore, the combination of academic pressure andThe challenges of adapting to an unfamiliar environment can take a toll on students’ mental health.Issues like depression and anxiety are not uncommon, and they can significantly impact academicperformance and overall well-being [2].Given these challenges, it's essential for universities to provide comprehensive support services,to help students navigate this critical transition period effectively [4]. By offering resources foracademic

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Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut

enjoyable and stimulating learning experience.Research supports the notion that interactive and engaging teaching methods positively impactneurodivergent students’ learning outcomes. According to a study by Hume, Loftin, and Lantz(2009) [4], interactive teaching strategies that involve active participation, visual aids, andmultisensory approaches are particularly effective for students with autism spectrum disorder(ASD). When considering the prevalence of neurodivergent conditions, it becomes evident thatthese teaching approaches have substantial relevance. For example, the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States isdiagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Baio et al

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Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

concepts easier and differentstrategies for making the concepts relatable to real-life. Below is a table summarizing many oftheir ideas and attributes.Table 1- Summary of courses and positive aspects noted by students Course field (# Course ideas used or positive attributes remembered – different courses) paraphrased from student submissions (selected) • Had a game for teaching about Mendelian inheritance • Used case studies to connect real-life situations to concepts discussed in class • Had a memorable assignment of an essay where students had to research how important water is Biology (6)- 2

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Jonathan Mellor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Stephanie McGoldrick, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

simulate theprofessional environment. As indicated by Zollinger, et. al. in the article, “Deconstructing Service-Learning: AFramework for Interior Design,” projects of this type improve students’ higher order thinking skills, increase theirunderstanding of course-to-application knowledge and enhance their problem solving and decision making, all ofwhich were key goals and objectives of the course. We vetted several community partners to find a suitable project.Key considerations were as follows: (1) a partner with a defined need in a marginalized community (2) a projectlocated in an area with high vulnerability to the effects of climate change (3) a project that can support learning forboth IAD and CEN students and (4) a project large enough in

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Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Lexi grace Robinson; Harsha Rajapakse; Tak Cheung

distance. The resulting absorptionspectrum looks like figure 2a with some oscillations of absorption coefficient above the edge. Inthe single scattering approximation, the normalized absorption, χ(k) =(µ(k) -µ0)/µ0 is given by7χ(k) =ΣSi(k) NiFi(k) exp(-σi2k2)exp(2r/λ)Sin(2kr+ϕi+ϕj) /kr2 where k={2mEk/ћ2}1/2 , m= mass ofan electron, N=number of near neighbor atoms, r=near neighbor atom distance, S is a correctionfactor, F=back scattered amplitude function that depends on the type of near neighbor atom, λ isthe mean free path of photo electrons, σ is the De Bye Waller factor which also includes thermalvibrations of atoms, ϕi depends on the absorbing atom and ϕj depends on the type of nearneighbor atom. Basic steps of EXAFS analysis are shown in

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Wai Yung, Johnson & Wales University

In most mainstream electronics or electrical engineering programs, embedded systems designis a very popular topic. Embedded systems allow students to integrate many engineering skills,such as analog circuit design, digital logic design, C programming, HDL design, and signalprocessing. In addition to these skills, student can integrate their knowledge and skills to designand implement embedded systems to solve specific problems in engineering capstone classes.However, there are many challenges in the design process. There are some major challenges, 1. Which hardware platform is the best fit for the design? 2. Which programming language does the hardware platform support? 3. How to develop the application software? 4. Is there a well

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

individual growth and career advancement. Itencompasses a deliberate and continuous effort to enhance skills, expand knowledge, and refinecapabilities throughout one's professional journey. This structured approach is not merely aboutmastering new technologies or staying abreast of regulations; it is about fostering a mindset oflifelong learning and adaptability essential for success in the engineering world [1].According to LIan Parsons of Harvard's Division of Continuing Education, she defines“Professional Development” as gaining new skills through continuing education and careertraining after entering the workforce [1]. I disagree with this statement as engineers should planand act upon professional development before joining the workforce. For

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Hammad Mansoor, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

eachvocalization in an output file for reference. Currently, we are able to identify all instances ofgrouped calls and ~80% of individual calls within each group within 30 - 50 seconds per file.IntroductionMonitoring and analysis of animal behavior is important for biologists and zookeepers tobetter support animal health and safety. This includes studying reproductive behavior, whichis an important factor in the conservation and continuation of animal species. Anecdotallyfrom the zookeepers' experience, female leopards show an increase in their frequency ofvocalizations when in estrus. [1] One of these vocalizations is the “Saw Call’ which is acontinuous set of long and loud vocalizations that occur in bouts of >= 5 per call

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Sriharsha S. Sundarram, Fairfield University

Meets andAbove Expectation on the apply and acquire sub outcomes of ABET 7 is above the departmentalthreshold of 75%. The assessment data shows that further work is needed in weekly discussionboard on citing sources properly and in midterm project on identification of correct components,both of which are specific to this work.Corresponding Author: Sriharsha Srinivas Sundarram, ssrinivassundarram@fairfield.eduIntroduction ABET changed the definition of student outcomes (SO) in 2017 and went from a – k to 1– 7. One of the changes in this process was the replacement of the student outcome k,“recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning” with 7, “an ability toacquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using

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

. Formative assessment is done during the class to improve their students’ performancewhile the summative assessment usually is conducted at the end of the semester or course. Therehas been debate whether summative assessments are contributing to enhance the studentslearning or not as a final project or final exams are the forms of this assessment technique [1].The result of this assessment is not capable of doing any immediate improvement but can beused in the subsequent courses for the faculties to enhance their efforts. As such, formativeassessment is more appropriate to gauge the students’ learning during the course. It can behelpful for the students as they get immediate feedback and for the teachers as they get an insightabout the topic which

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Kyle Riccardi; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

aid for the historians' workflow in deciphering damaged ancient texts.Introduction: When understanding the life and culture of an ancient civilization, its texts can be anuseful resource. More specifically, when talking about Ancient Greece many pieces of literaturehave been damaged/fragmented over time. This is a challenge for historians as they rely oneducated guesses as to what the author may have meant in certain texts. Assael et. al [1] did a deep dive into this topic using their groundbreaking work on‘Ithaca’: a character-masked language model. Where their work is a great step into breakingdown ancient Greek texts the goal of our project is to see if a word-level language model, usingtransformer [2] based models, can

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Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Kelvin Kai Yao; Philip Park, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung

Science, in addition to the programming skill assignments. Wefound that the Education Science articles following the scientific method are readilycomprehensible to the high GPA engineering major students in a community college. The roleof a learning assistant in a physics class and medical physics research class for high schoolstudents is discussed with assessment rubrics and recommendations.Keywords: learning assistant pedagogy, education science training, programming skill-learningBackgroundThe traditional pedagogy of supplemental instruction (SI), in which a SI-student is employed asthe supplemental instructor, had failed in the teaching of Physics One (Mechanics), according toa 2021 publication by Stanford University [1]. The pedagogy of

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Eric UWAYEZU, UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT

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

becollected through surveys distributed to current IAC students, directors, and alumni to gatherthree different perspectives on the educational experience. The results from these surveys will beanalyzed to assess the current education, identify areas of improvement, and suggest potentialstrategies to strengthen and standardize it.IntroductionThe rising pressures of climate change have created an exponential demand to maximize energyefficiency across all sectors. Manufacturing facilities are notably some of the largest energyconsumers that could greatly benefit from the implementation of energy efficiency measures [1].Energy efficiency measures provide opportunities to reduce a facility’s annual energyconsumption and operating costs based on their end

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Nadine Stecher, Wentworth Institute of Technology

or riddles toeventually accomplish a specific goal, typically the escape from a locked room, in a limitedamount of time. Escape rooms have become popular commercialized entertainment in recentyears and have also found their way into higher education, for example, in computer science [1],healthcare [2] [3] [4] and special education [5]. In educational escape rooms, the riddles arebased on material that is specific to the class, and students must either employ their existingknowledge or acquire new knowledge through puzzle solving. Studies have shown that theseeducational tools can enhance learning by strengthening existing knowledge [1] [4] and lead toactive engagement of students in the classroom [1] [6].At the Wentworth Institute of

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Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

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andeffectiveness of coaching suggestions from an AI Coach to help presentation skill development [1]. Presentations arestudents and young professionals improve their oral communication indispensable in various contexts, facilitating effectiveskills. communication, knowledge dissemination, and professional The primary goal of this research is to develop a methodology advancement.that could be used to test the efficacy of AI in developingcommunication skills. A secondary goal for the research is to Traditional methods of learning presentation skills entailunderstand better what factors

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Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University

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modern engineering tasks [1][2][3]. This paper introduces an innovative PBL approach implemented in one-credit mechanicalengineering labs at Fairfield University. Our primary aim is to bridge the theoretical-practicaldivide by integrating PBL into the curriculum, thereby enhancing student engagement andequipping them for contemporary engineering challenges. The approach's implementation,outcomes, and pedagogical benefits are explored through a detailed case study, providinginsights into its potential to transform mechanical engineering education. The effectiveness of PBL in enhancing learning outcomes, fostering student engagement,and cultivating essential engineering competencies is well-documented. Research has shown thatPBL deepens

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Caprice Abigail Pramana, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

advancements, it often meant that morals took a backseat in projects.The profound shift of emphasis took place in the 1970s when the primary obligation of engineersshifted from clients to the public and abiding by engineering codes [1]. These codes areformulated in terms of rules with prohibitive tones so they may easily be enforced. It is crucialfor engineering students to familiarize themselves with these codes and to follow them whenapplicable. The outlined standard of ethical behavior includes protecting public safety andwelfare, performing services only in areas of competence, issuing only objective and truthfulpublic statements, acting as faithful agents or trustees for each employer or client, avoidingdeceptive acts, and conducting oneself

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

, New York [1]. The BotanicalGarden is on the western terminus section of the Erie Canal. The New York State Canal systemoperates as a recreational waterway in contrast to its industrial purposes when it opened in 1825 [2].The garden has picnic and parking areas, a boat dock, and a kayak launch, visible in Figure 1 fromGoogle Maps, 2019. Figure 1. North Tonawanda Botanical Garden.A. Human Interactions The people come to the Botanical Garden for recreation. They arrive most often in pairs, butsome lone kayakers and fishermen were observed. Most are there to use the boat launch and the kayaklaunch. My observation is that most of the park visitors have an environmental appreciation as theywalk and play along the

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Mirco Speretta, Fairfield University

as a security incident manager for mobile websites and applications. His early research focused on the development of semiautomatic techniques to build ontologies and the creation of user profiles that improve search results. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Statistical Word Analysis to support the Semiautomatic Implementation of the NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework Rohan Sahu1 and Mirco Speretta2 1 Westhill High School, Stamford, CT 06902; 2School of Engineering and Computing, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824 Abstract: Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST

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ZANNATUN NAYEEM, University of Bridgeport; Dan Tenney, University of Bridgeport; Tauhid Uddin Mahmood, University of Bridgeport

and research. Dan is a Board member on a Child’s Mental Health nonprofit agency where he has facilitated strategic planning and operational management training and guidance. He has published numerous publications on strategic and business management topics.Tauhid Uddin Mahmood, University of Bridgeport ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Impact of Supply Chain Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Supply Chain Management EducationAuthor: 1. Zannatun Nayeem 2. Tauhid Uddin Mahmood 3. Dan TenneyIntroduction:Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize several industries, including the industrialsector. Artificial intelligence has a

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

of electric vehicles (EVs) andindustry. Dijk, Orsato et al.[1] noted that the future job the concomitant establishment of a resilient EV charginglandscape in electric mobility hinges on factors like infrastructure across the expansive landscape of the Unitedtechnological advancements, the availability of charging States. Central to the profundity of this visionary plan is thefacilities, and government support. It raises the question of the administration's aspiration to realize a 50% electric vehicleextent to which the EV industry can offer high-wage jobs, penetration within the American vehicular milieu, with theespecially in comparison with the conventional car industry

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

change how we teach the new generation ofstudents for many years [1, 2, 3]. The old-fashioned way of teaching is no longer effective whena teacher stands at a blackboard and talks. It's reached its limits and can't produce enoughengineers of the right quality that we need. People are worried about using these old methods toteach tough engineering subjects. The old-fashioned way of teaching needs to use modern toolsand knowledge that can easily be understood by students who are good with technology [3]. Intoday's higher education landscape, there's a growing push to reevaluate traditional teachingmethods and prioritize student-centered approaches. This shift is driven by the evolving needs ofstudents, their future professional aspirations, and

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

engineering: 1. Engineering as an experiment for the good of humanity is a notable factor that involves far-reaching consequences. 2. Ethical dilemmas make engineering decisions relatively challenging to make. 3. The risk and safety of citizens as a social responsibility is a prime concern for engineers. 4. Technological advancement can be very demanding on engineering skills in the global context, 5. Moral values and responsible conduct will play a crucial role in decision-making.2. Engineering EthicsAccording to ABET, "Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematicaland natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment todevelop ways to utilize, economically

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

introduced to the NationalSociety of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics [1] and actively participate in thoughtfuldiscussions based on a selection of engineering ethical case studies. As students progress throughthe four-year curriculum, they delve into a variety of ethical discussions and case studiesintegrated into their engineering courses. This gives students the opportunity to explore ethicalsituations that may vary across different areas of study within their field. Additionally, byspreading the ethics modules across the four year curriculum, students are exposed to a breadthof topics and hear the perspectives from different groups of students and faculty. During thesenior design capstone course, students research the ethical issues related