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Jason Bruns

©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 535Although automation can also improve quality, financial costs need to be considered whilekeeping profitability factors in mind [3]. So, why haven’t these invaluable tools been prioritizedfor secondary and post-secondary learners? That is a good question. Lean practices encompasspractical problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, personal life efficiency, careerreadiness, sustainability, adaptability, life skills, business concepts, troubleshooting, andinnovation. Not only are these tools useful in industry applications, but these skills are also vitalto prepare students both

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David Labyak; Scott Wagner

Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 315controls, safety valves, and other fluid power components across the globe. Donald Engineeringdistributes top quality fluid power and motion control products, accessories, and providesengineering solutions for their customer needs. The company president from Donald Engineeringand the global vp of safety business development from Ross Controls both provided guestlectures, training materials and equipment stations with safety sensors and with integrated safetylogic devices to help develop the course

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Jay Porter; Alok Verma; Mohamed Gharib; Andrew Moore

Engineering program was expanded to the university’sbranch/remote campuses in Galveston and McAllen and several Engineering Academies Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 465(partnerships with two-year schools) around the state. This expansion substantially increased thenumber of freshmen seats in engineering. For example, the Galveston campus admitsapproximately 500 freshmen engineering students each fall, or ten percent of the freshmen class.The benefits of having a distributed General Engineering program have become

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Behin Elahi

contentseamlessly integrates with the real-world environment. This technology operates by overlayingcomputer-generated information, such as images, text, or 3D models, onto the physicalsurroundings in real-time. AR adds a layer of digital content to the existing physical world [1],[2].On the other hand, VR immerses users in a completely simulated environment. VR is defined asa computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment, accessible for explorationand interaction by users via application of hardware such as VR headsets or other immersive Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education

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Md. Ali Haider; Hosssain Ahmed; Mahesh Pallikonda

of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 505two-year degrees or certifications. While these programs provide a valuable pathway for studentsto quickly enter the workforce, they also present limitations in terms of career prospects andoverall economic potential.This study examines the potential for increased earning potential and career advancementopportunities for individuals with a 4-year engineering technology degree. In general, suchtransformation aims to empower graduates with the necessary knowledge and expertise to thrivein a rapidly

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Rob Gies; Resit Unal; Clarles Keating

developan educational strategy for workforce development. The concept came to fruition over the nexttwo years in the form of a certification program in Engineering Systems and IndustrialEngineering for NNS working professionals. This paper examines three primary aspects of thecertification program, including (1) the unique approach taken to collaboratively develop andtailor the program to the core competencies targeted for NNS workforce development, (2) thedesign and structure of the resulting certification program to accommodate the needs of aprofessional workforce and support student success in the classroom, and (3) the initial results ofthe program to date. The paper concludes with a set of implications for collaborative industry-university

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David Satterwhite

to its present 4.0 fee-based subscription version. The exponentially transformativegrowth signifies not just the evolution of an AI tool but a pedagogical shift in how educators and Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 465students will interact with ChatGPT and the future of AI in education. Ultimately, every educatorwill have to ponder the basic nature of education and personal pedagogy. As an educator how doyou integrate AI technology like ChatGPT without eroding the integrity of education and itscurrent values

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Serdar Celik

instructional strategy; 85% ofthe responses were positive. Fallahi and Haney [2] studied the practicality of usingclassroom debates in discussing controversial topics. The method was compared to thetraditional form of open discussions. According to the students’ responses, they foundclassroom debates to be easier than conventional open discussions when conversingabout controversial topics. Omelicheva and Avdeyeva [3] explored the effectiveness Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 365comparison of traditional versus active learning

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Mohamed Zeidan; Ahmad Fayed; Mehmet Bahadir

theworkplace. Research results showed that some of the top weaknesses in engineering curricula(according to industry perspective) include the lack of understanding of safety, regulatory and Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 435liability. Industries also complain that new graduates lack experience with the design process andhands-on activities because engineering schools focus too much on teaching theory [6-8].Engineering technology programs have made progress in addressing some of these issues byadding more hands-on

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Marilyn Barger; Richard Gilbert; Sidney Martin

and procedures that protect data and information Data Security systems by ensuring their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This competency describes a learner’s capabilities related to Identity Management the tools, policies, and systems that define, manage, and monitor the roles and secure access privileges of users, Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345

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Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan; Song-Lin Yang; David Labyak

a trend towards similarity in preparedness(P=0.065). Both groups valued math and engineering courses while considering social science Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 505and humanities less preparatory. ETS students emphasized hands-on experiences and specializedcoursework. Non-academic factors like dormitory living, time management, internships, andleadership programs aided readiness.In the future, we will continue harnessing the programs and services offered by ETS, includingresearch mentors, career

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Jungwon Ahn

for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 515Researchers have explored the potential for distinctive and innovate teaching pedagogies influid-thermo related courses within engineering technology programs. A study by Ayala andPopescu [1] showed the benefits of a flipped classroom format in fluid mechanics classes forengineering technology students. Additionally, Martin [2] implemented active learning principlesinto an engineering technology fluid mechanics course, resulting in higher exam scores andstudent benefits. Choudhury and Rodriguez [3] demonstrated a reformed

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Md. Ali Haider; Jody Alberd

technology in their future careers,enabling them to understand IoT concepts, such as sensor networks, data analytics, connectivity Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345protocols, and cybersecurity. Secondly, the learning model incorporates hands-on experiencesthrough project-based learning. Students will engage in IoT projects that involve designing andprototyping connected systems, developing sensor networks, and utilizing data analyticstechniques to extract insights. Furthermore, this learning model encourages

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Ghazal Barari; Brian Sanders

Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 515start time and 𝑞𝑖 be the conditional probability of failure (death), the survival probability to 𝑡𝑖 orbeyond is: 𝑆(𝑡𝑖 ) = ∏𝑖−1 𝑗=1(1 − 𝑞𝑖 ) Eq. 1In this project, a learning activity is analogous to a medical treatment. We apply this approach topredict students’ success.This versatile analytical tool has found applications in various domains, including education. Inthis literature review, we explore the

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Alok Verma; Vanicha McQueen; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Grace Komanduru

expansion in new industries like alternative energy, the digitalization and automation ofport and transportation operations, food security, and coastal resilience. From 2014 to 2018, theeconomic activity in American seaports alone increased by 17% to $5.4 trillion, accounting forabout 26% of the country's $20.5 trillion gross domestic product. The demand for marineengineers is also expected to grow since the existing vessels must be retrofitted to comply withnew pollution and emission standards regulations. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education

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Jiayue Shen; Daniel Jones; Kazi Imran; Xiang Wang; Weiru Chen; Lanju Mee

the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 4552. Course Overview2.1 Course DescriptionA new course on mechatronics has been developed and offered as a junior-level elective coursefor MET students. This course provides an introduction to the principles and applications ofmechatronics, a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical, electrical, and computerengineering to design and develop intelligent systems. The course covers topics such as sensorsand actuators, control systems, programming languages, and microcontroller-based design.Students

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Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

numberand ethnicities of graduate engineering students [11]. This study sought to better understand thedifferences between returners and direct pathway engineering students. An intriguing theme was Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 535that returner engineering graduate students have skills and habits of mind that they willinglyutilize in graduate work. Instructors can draw on these skills in a more intentional manner toincrease learning for all students.Literature ReviewCommunities of PracticeThe contributions of

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James Kribs; Jackson Brown; Angelique Shackleford; Darius Mcklin

lack of competency, the largest amount of respondents stated that a lack of qualification in IT Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 455related technologies, was the largest barrier [5]. In order to combat this lack of competency whilepotential workers in engineering and engineering technology programs should be exposed toIndustry 4.0 technologies, even briefly, so that potential workers could have opportunities todevelop these preparatory skills through their undergraduate or graduate education.A key concern is the

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Afi Anuar; Vukica Jovanovic; Natnan Luetke; Hamid Eisazadeh; Isaac Flory IV; Mileta Tomovic; Anthony Dean

Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 315Jobs of the future will not be the same as they were several decades ago, so undergraduateeducation is adapting for preparing engineering technology students for the future of work,which includes more training on human and technology integration, coupled with cloudcomputing, integration of artificial intelligence, new communication technologies, andcybersecurity related technology changes [2-4]. The future of manufacturing will see anexponential increase in the application of cobots in automation, smart sensing technology,additive manufacturing, and

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Ahmad Fayed; Mohamed Zeidan; Ephraim Massawe; Mehmet Bahadir

school requirement, the Louisiana Board of Regent (BoR) for Higher Education requirement, Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 435as well as the accreditation requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges.2.2. The ET ProgramAs an example, the structure of the ET program, its concentrations, and its relation with otherprograms and departments, are illustrated in Fig. 1. The five concentrations that are offered areComputer, Construction, Electrical Energy, Mechanical, and

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Nathan Luetke; Orlando Ayala

create activelearning environments, particularly an injection-molded shell-and-tube heat exchanger for heattransfer concepts [6]. Lofton (2022) shared his approach, experiences, and recommendations forflipping a heat transfer course for seniors in a mechanical engineering program at the University Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 365of Evansville [7]. Kuo et al. (2019) used videos to teach a heat transfer course and presentedvideo analytics and assessment data on a recent effort to enhance student learning [8].While

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Carmen Cioc; Noela Haughton; Sorin Cioc

students to understand and master scientific principles, complex equations, anddesigning intricate systems. This requires the consistent examination of the effectiveness ofvarious aspects of the instructional experience, especially in undergraduate classrooms [1], [2].The work of these authors emphasized the benefits of collaborative learning and problem-basedlearning as core elements in promoting student engagement.In recent years, supporting skills, such as entrepreneurial thinking, ethics, communication, andcollaboration have increasingly been recognized as critical 21st century engineering skills that Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American

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Mark Pagano; Lorne Arnold; Heather Dillon

cohort of 16 ME students graduated in June 2023, we will beable to provide a summary of how the system worked and what some possible improvementsmight be. Additionally, since CIEC takes place after the ABET visit, we will be able to commenton how the system performed in relation to the visit. In addition to the ABET preparations, wewill be able to discuss the UWT requirements for “W” course designation and will provide anoverview of how those requirements are being folded into the ethics course development. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education

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Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

are needed for an engineering technologist. This research intends todetermine the needs of a skilled engineering technician and to what extent the manufacturersrequire the engineering technician to know about cybersecurity. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345As Industry 4.0 expands, cybersecurity is expected to be an integral part of manufacturing flooroperational technicians' responsibilities and part of the security team to protect equipment on themanufacturing floor [1]. Cisco [2] reports that 54% of

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering,electrical engineering technology, biomedical engineering, industrial and manufacturingengineering, mechatronics and robotics engineering and computer engineering. Its biomedical,mechanical, and electrical engineering degree programs are accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of ABET [1] . Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 315Many manufacturing companies producing high value-added products are hosted in theNortheast Indiana

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H. Bryan Riley

. Examples of advanced technologies include autonomous vehicles,cloning, fusion, 3D printing, on-demand drug manufacturing, facial recognition, digitalcomputing, advanced materials, and many other applications such as those listed in Table 1.These technologies are producing significant benefits to aid humankind to solve demandingsocioeconomic challenges and technological issues. However, the pitfalls must be studied andconsidered with appropriate levels of constraints. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345

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Maged Mikhail; Peter Zafiro

actuators are replacing conventional pneumatic cylinders in more and moreapplications. The main reasons to replace pneumatic actuators include poor efficiency, high costs Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 445for commissioning, reconfiguration, service, and maintenance, and the limited controlcapabilities of pneumatic systems. Another huge benefit of electromagnetic actuators issignificant carbon footprint reduction. In addition, they provide greater flexibility in the designof production processes and production

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 335enable specific time slots for the users to request training on the teleoperated FANUC robot. Theuser section of the portal is used to request time and receive training. During the training, theuser utilizes a web-based interface to control and program the FANUC robot and receives a real-time video feed of the robot's motion from two webcams, providing a close-up and overall viewof the robot. In this paper, the authors provide the details of the system, including hardware andsoftware options. The

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2024 CIEC

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Mohammad A. Zahraee; Niaz Latif

programhelps faculty identify the local/regional industry in the faculty member’s field and sets up athree-week internship for the new faculty in their first summer semester. The college pays thefaculty for this three-week internship. Following is a sample list of different experiences byfaculty over the past three years, as listed by faculty: • Shadowing a different department each week. • Travel to different construction sites (for construction management faculty) to tour projects with a lead engineer. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education

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2024 CIEC

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Maurizio Manzo

without overwhelming students about the theoretical background ofequations that the commercial software uses to achieve the desired solution.MEET 3940 Applied Fluid Mechanics Course at the University of North TexasThe fluid course taught at the University of North Texas, as a part of the mechanical engineering Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 515technology program, covers classical topics in the field, that are algebraic equations based suchas Bernoulli and continuity equations that are written in terms of