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2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. The Effectiveness of Periodic Workshops as part of an NSF S-STEM Support Ecosystem Mohamad Musavi Karissa Tilbury Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering University of Maine University of Maine Orono, ME Orono, ME musavi@maine.edu

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2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA.Investigating the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hempcrete Through Practical Experiments Glenda R.S. Giordani Rachmadian Wulandana Felipe S. Oliveira Mechanical Engineering Program Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin Mechanical Engineering Program SUNY New Paltz UNICAMP SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY, USA Campinas, SP, Brazil

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system’s accuracy and overall reliability,mathematically as: according to [6]. Single-modality interventions using VNS treatment alone do not meet all patient requirements because complex seizure patterns show diverse changes in intensity S(t) = σ(Wc · CN N (x(t)) + Wl · LST M (y(t))) (1) together with frequency [7] and [8]. Where: Recent advancements have focused on integrating machine • S(t) represents the seizure detection output at time t

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Manag. Stud. Entrepreneurship J. (MSEJ), vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 9481–9493,mitigate these challenges through effective sampling strategies 2023.and rigorous data validation. [10] S. Chatterjee and K. Banerjee, “Impact of social media in women entrepreneurship–unlocking potentials for business success,” J. Mines, Met. Fuels, vol. 71, no. 5, 2023. IV. CONCLUSION [11] B. D. Metcalfe, B. L. Bastian, and H. Al-Dajani, Eds., Women

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Knowledge This work was funded through the School of Engineering and Critical Thinking Skills in Code Blue Managementand Computing at Fairfield University and the Sapre Aude Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Malaysia,”Fund. We would also like to thank the Egan School of Nursing Sage Open, vol. 11, no. 2, p. 21582440211007123, Apr.for their collaboration on this project. 2021, doi: 10.1177/21582440211007123. [12] M. Azizi, G. Ramezani, E. Karimi, A. A. Hayat, S. A. REFERENCES Faghihi, and M. H. Keshavarzi, “A comparison of the[1

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based technologies, biological transport and moreover crucial for understanding the behavior of water in confined nanopores. V. References [1] S. Yesudasan, “Extended MARTINI water model for Fig. 4: This graph represents the calculation of water using the heat transfer studies,” Molecular Physics, vol. 118, SPC/E model with different diameters. no. 13, p. e1692151, Jul. 2020, doi

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Shruti Brahma, University of New Haven; Siddhant Alhat Rajendra, University of New Haven; Ardiana Sula, University of New Haven

-series statistical overview of the ARIMA approach and recurrent neural net-works (RNNs), specifically long-short-term memory (LSTM) TABLE Imodels are as follows. P ROJECTED G ROWTH R ATE S CENARIOS (OVERALL USA)A. Building Our Model: ARIMA and LSTM Growth Rate Type Value To create the ARIMA model, we first specify an (p, d, q) Average Growth Rate 0.0345 (3.45%)configuration and fit it to the enrollment data.The tuple (5,1,0) Maximum Growth Rate (Optimistic) 0.1146 (11.46%)represents

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imagesaffect the performance of SR models, making it difficult to but also the extraction of valuable data, as discussed by Islamextract accurate information. Data augmentation is a key strategy et al. [3], indicating how much SR performance underwaterto address these issues, involving deliberate adjustments to a can be impacted by these distortions.dataset to improve its diversity. Such adjustments include imagerotation, flipping, s caling, b rightness, c ontrast, a nd saturation. Data augmentation (DA) has been proven as a successfulData augmentation plays a significant r ole, e specially i n deep solution to these challenges. In other words, data augmentationlearning applications with sparse training data

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, strategy, and problem-solving. While Tic-Tac-Toe AI games effectively introduceWhen integrated with AI, it becomes a powerful tool for students to AI principles, their long-term impact on AIteaching computational thinking and decision-making [13]. learning and career development remains uncertain [28].Integrating AI-driven educational tools has transformed Studies suggest that while initial engagement levels are high,learning methodologies, particularly in game-based learning. it is unclear whether this translates into sustained interest in AIOne study by S. Jain and N. Khera highlights that adapting or improved academic performance in advanced AI coursesTic-Tac-Toe into an AI-driven experience

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Kristina Riesco; Yuna Ukawa; Pauline Alfreh; Eman Abdelfattah

-intensity ABAtreatment, which focuses on skills like language and social TABLE I. DATASET DESCRIPTIONinteraction, and better outcomes such as higher IQ scores and Feature Name Descriptionsuccess in general education. The research also highlightedkey factors like treatment intensity, supervision, age, andgender in optimizing learning. Neural networks were found A1 S/he often notices small sounds when others do not (score 1 for definitely/slightly agree)to be valuable in predicting mastery of specific learningobjectives and enhancing

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Boluwatife E. Faremi; Javier O. Pinzon-Arenas; Amir Mohammad Karimi Forood; Josef Kundrat; Hugo F. Posada-Quintero; Ann Marie Hoyt-Brennan; Wendy A. Henderson

this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.,” IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 49, no. 32, pp. 48–53, 2016, doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.12.188. REFERENCES [6] G. Campagna, D. Chrysostomou, and M. Rehm, “Investigating[1] B. C. Gin et al., “Entrustment and EPAs for Artificial Intelligence Electrodermal Activity for Trust Assessment in Industrial Human-Robot(AI): A Framework to Safeguard the Use of AI in Health

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–318, 2009. [6] H. Thapliyal, S. Kotiyal, and M. B. Srinivas, “Novel BCD adder and5 11.035 58.687 41.198 96.396 carry skip BCD adder using reversible logic,” in Proc. IEEE Conf. Computer Systems and Applications, 2011, pp. 607–610. Table 3: Power Dissipation Data for BJN Gate Models – A [7] M. S. Islam et al., “Efficient approach for designing reversible logictable showing power dissipation for various BJN gate circuits. based sequential circuits,” IET Computers & Digital Techniques, vol. 3

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. C¸ etin, K. Dimitropoulos, F. Tsalakanidou, K. Kose, and situational analysis [6]. O. Gunay, B. Gouverneur, D. Torri, E. Kuruoglu, S. Tozzi, et al., • Advanced Visualization Tools: Incorporate additional “A multi-sensor network for the protection of cultural heritage,” in Proceedings of the 19th European Signal Processing Conference, pp. visual analytics features, such as heatmaps and time lapse 889–893, 2011. comparisons, to visually represent wildfire progression [20] I. Bosch, A. Serrano, and L. Vergara, “Multisensor network

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SUPARSHYA BABU SUKHAVASI; Sriphanindra Perali; Susrutha Babu Sukhavasi; Sneha Gundeboyena; Marisha Rawlins

area utilization compared to A 2-bit multiplexer (MUX) is a fundamental combinationalconventional adder designs. By exploring MUX-based circuit that selects one of two inputs based on a control signal. Themethodologies, this study contributes to advancing low-power VLSI Boolean equation for a 2-bit MUX is:circuit design, offering an efficient and scalable solution for modern 𝑌 = 𝐴 ⋅ 𝑆 + 𝐵 ⋅ 𝑆′digital systems. where: A, B are the input signals, S is the select signal, Y is the output. This simple structure forms the basis for implementing

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Chushun Wang; A. Umit Coskun; Kai-tak Wan

in a fluid flowbalance equation and the Colebrook friction equationsimultaneously, using an iterative method prone to numerical CD: Dimensionless drag coefficient of an object of well-errors. A better way is a graphical method where the equations defined geometryare plotted on a Moody’s chart and the solution derived by A: Planform or frontal area of an immersed body subject tolocating the intersection(s) of relevant curves. This paper fluid flowintroduces a new Matlab app for such purpose and demonstratesits capability to find (i) flow velocity and (ii) pipe diameter, given There are pragmatic engineering problems that requiresall other relevant parameters. The

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infrastructure,” Applied Energy, vol. 270, p. 115147, 2020.engaged educational institutions, industry partners, and labor [16] D. Gallachói, “The impact of NEVI program funding on job creation in the EV sector,” Sustainable Transportation Review, vol. 14, no. 1,unions in designing and implementing training initiatives are pp. 1–15, 2022.better positioned to meet the growing demand for EV [17] M. Brusaglino, F. S. Chen, and Y. Nakamura, “Skills and competenciestechnicians. However, many states continue to face for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance,” Journal of

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Shashi Kiran Chandrappa, Fairfield University; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

, formers,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Re- pp. 1–4. mote Sensing, vol. 60, pp. 1–15, 2021. [5] D. E. Rumelhart, G. E. Hinton, and R. J. Williams, [19] A. Jamali, S. K. Roy, D. Hong, B. Lu, and P. Ghamisi, “Learning internal representations by error propaga- “How to learn more? exploring kolmogorov–arnold tion, parallel distributed processing, explorations in the networks for hyperspectral image classification,” Re- microstructure of cognition, ed. de rumelhart and j. mote Sensing, vol. 16, no. 21, 2024, ISSN: 2072-4292. mcclelland. vol. 1. 1986,” Biometrika, vol. 71, no. 599- [Online

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SUPARSHYA BABU SUKHAVASI; Thanu Sri Gandham; Susrutha Babu Sukhavasi; Meruva Veera Venkata Bhargav

delay in Peres and URG-based reversible circuits reveals crucial trade-offs between energy efficiency and performance [7]. Peres-based circuits demonstrate lower power consumption and quicker (g) switching times making them well-suited for low-power applications [21]. TABLE 4: COMPARISON OF POWER, DELAY AND PDP POWER DELAY(s) PDP (W)Existing Work[1] 2.082e-05 3.015n 6.27e-24[SISO]Existing Work [1] 2.082e-05 12.34p 25.6e-17[SIPO]Existing Work [2] 2.259e-05 __ __[SISO

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predict employee attrition,”support to employees regularly working overtime could Decis. Sci. Lett., vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1–18, December 2024.effectively lower attrition risks. The key insights from LIME [2] E. A. Khan and S. M. H. Khan, “Factors affecting employee attritionand ICE highlight the importance of personalized retention and predictive modelling using IBM HR data,” J. Comput. Theor.strategies, allowing HR to address individual employee needs Nanosci., vol. 16, no. 8, pp. 3379–3383, January 2019.more effectively based on specific factors identified through [3] F. O. Usman, N. L. Ndubuisi, C. V. Ibeh, E. R. Daraojimba, C. A

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Julianne Torreno; Nealesh Guha; Mashtura Rahman; Michael Ventouratos; David Lee; Shivansh Sharma; Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Tak Cheung

Proteins and DNA are Poorly Correlated”, Mol Biol Evol. 2023 Apr 4;40 (4).with the student population. There are about 5 physics majors, [2] L. Teekas, S. Sharma, and N. Vijay, “Terminal regions of a protein are a50 engineering majors, and 500 ET majors in which 20 of them hotspot for low complexity regions and selection”, Open Biol. 2024are considering transition to engineering. None of the Jun;14(6):230439.participants in this report is majoring in physics. In fact, all the [3] B. Leung, unpublished data, Year of 2025 Great Neck

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Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

societal implications if this AI-driven [2] B. Arslan, B. Lehman, C. Tenison, J. R. Sparks, A. A. López, L.system is deployed? Kasneci et al. [6] conclude commentary Gu, and D. Zapata-Rivera, “Opportunities and challenges of usingwith a call for “responsible and ethical” use of AI in generative AI to personalize educational assessment”, Front. Artif.education, advocating strategies like continuous human Intell., vol. 7, art. 1460651, 2024.oversight and critical evaluation. [3] N. J. Francis, S. Jones, and D. P. Smith, “Generative AI in higher education: Balancing innovation and

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]. whose responsibility was to mentor and develop the junior • An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and engineer’s talent through on-the-job training. The first few modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, decades of the 1900’s saw engineering students begin working and technology to solve well-defined engineering directly with mechanical machinery, test equipment and problems appropriate to discipline. undertaking design drafting roles. Dedicated lab space with specialized equipment was slowly being introduced in • An ability to design solutions for well-defined

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ultrasonic waves," IEEE Transactions onthrough machine learning algorithms capable of predicting Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, vol. 42, no. 4, pp.irrigation needs based on historical data, integrating weather 619-629, 1995.forecasting for more adaptive water management, and [10] A. M. Kamal, S. H. Hemel and M. U. Ahmad, "Comparison of Linearincorporating solar power to improve sustainability and off-grid Displacement Measurements Between A Mems Accelerometer and Hc-functionality in remote agricultural settings. Sr04 Low-Cost Ultrasonic Sensor," in 2019 1st International Conference

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Students”, Forbes, February 26, 2025,integrate AI tools into a master's course has increased student https://www.forbes.com/sites/danfitzpatrick/2025/02/26/chatgpt-to-be-comfort as well as raised awareness of its ethical issues [17]. given-to-all-estonian-high-school-students/ [6] I. B. Bunjaku, S. Gagica, M. D. Kent, “Integrating Digital Tools in Several factors may contribute to the students’ low Engineering Education: Social Impact of Technological Integration”,engagement in using AI tools for their learning. First, students IFAC PapersOnline 58-3 (2024) p. 118 - 122are simply

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generate explanations based on the learner Student: " What is missing from the following definition of degrees of well as adjust the following responses. freedom in dynamic systems: it is the total number of displacements in a system." AI: The definition of degrees of freedom (DOF) as "the total number of TABLE V. EXAMPLE UNDERSTANDING BERNOULLI S EQUATION IN displacements in a system" is partially correct but incomplete. It misses the THE CONTEXT OF PUMP DESIGN following key points: 1. Independent Movements:ß Student: 2. Type of Motion: ... to pump design. 3

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. M. J. S., et al., "The Human Dimension of Fire Regimes on Earth," Journal of Biogeography, 2020. [4] Finlay, S. E., et al., "Health Impacts of Wildfires," Environmental Health Perspectives, 2012. [5] Giglio, L., et al., "Active Fire Detection Using Satellite Data," Remote Sensing of Environment, 2003. [6] Freeborn, P. H., et al., "Remote Sensing of

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future of engineering education [8]. [1]. Riazifar, N., and Khajehsaeid, H. "Enhancing Engineering Education through Problem-Based VI. CONCLUSION Learning." WMG, University of Warwick, 2024. [2]. Ali, M., Hussin, S., and Abdullah, N. "The Effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) has demonstrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematicsits transformative impact on engineering and (STEM) Project-Based Learning (PBL) on Students

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, and O. Iwuanyanwu, "Cross- 2020.functional team dynamics in technology management: a comprehensivereview of efficiency and innovation enhancement," Engineering Science and [19] K. Ngcobo, S. Bhengu, A. Mudau, B. Thango, and M. Lerato,Technology Journal, vol. 5, no. 12, pp. 3248-3265, 2024. "Enterprise data management: Types, sources, and real-time applications to enhance business performance-a systematic review