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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth O'Connell, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Muhammad R Hajj, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024Relation between Out-of-Classroom Engagement Activities and Student PerformanceSarath Chandra K Jagupilla, Elizabeth O’Connell, Muhammad R HajjAbstractIn this study, the relation between out of classroom engagement activities and studentperformances, measured through GPAs, for engineering undergraduate students in civil,environmental and naval engineering majors is assessed. Five different categories of events wereidentified– career development, community building, physical activity, academic support, andfield trips. Attendance at each event was tracked and academic performance after the semesterwith activities was analyzed. In AY 2023–2024, the department hosted twenty-oneundergraduate out-of-classroom

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; MICHAEL KOSLOSKI, Old Dominion University; Bettina Mrusek, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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climate and policies in placethat prioritize service and teaching practices rather than research in the faculty tenure andpromotion process. The results of the study meet the intended goal to generate new knowledgeon the unique conditions available at these types of institutions focused on workforcedevelopment. These conditions offer additional support within the promotion process leading tothe advancement of faculty from groups with low representation in the engineering and related-STEM field. Based on the findings of the study, these conditions may be more present atinstitutions with relevant workforce education and career and technical education programs thatcreate opportunities for a wide variety of students and faculty. The findings offer

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Alireza Dalili, Farmingdale State College

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Paper ID #45384Designing hands-on labs for an electrical principles course as part of themechanical engineering programDr. Alireza Dalili, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing hands-on labs for an electrical principles course as part of the mechanical engineering program Alireza Dalili Farmingdale State College - SUNYAbstract Mechanical engineering students at Farmingdale State College take MET230: ElectricalPrinciples as a core course to be

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University

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Paper ID #45557Boosting Programming Success for Diverse, Large Engineering Classes: Game-BasedVisualization and Phased Assessment in Computing EducationMs. Chaohui Ren, Auburn University [1] Mohamed, Abdallah. ”Designing a CS1 programming course for a mixed-ability class.” Proceedings of the western Canadian conference on computing education. 2019. [2] Shettleworth, Sara J. Cognition, evolution, and behavior. Oxford university press, 2009.Dr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is a professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Karen Nix, Auburn University

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degree in Computer Science with a concentration of Software Development from Columbus State University. She works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Auburn University and recently began work for the City of Opelika, AL in the IT department as Assistant CIO. Her research interests include digital learning, UI/UX, web development, cybersecurity, web accessibility. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Teacher-Guided Project-Based Coding Practice Enhances High-Level Programming Language LearningAbstractJava is a required course for many undergraduate computer science programs and is widely re-garded as a challenging programming language due to its complexity and

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Jessica Santangelo, Hofstra University; Jacqueline Lee, Nassau Community College; Catherine Weinstein, Nassau Community College; Scott T Lefurgy, Hofstra University; Sean A Roberts, Nassau Community College; Suzanne Trabucco, Nassau Community College; Kristin Weingartner, Hofstra University

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Paper ID #45383NSF S-STEM Funded iAM Program: Lessons Learned Implementing a CollaborativeSTEM Workshop for Community College and University PartnersProf. Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University Margaret Hunter,Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Engineering at Hofstra University in the Fred DeMatteir School of Engineering and Appplied Science. She has been teaching in the Civil Engineering program for 25 years. Her educational research focuses on broadening the participation in enigineering. This has included both formal and informal learning activites in pre-college, developing a course framework to aid

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Comparative Analysis of Human versus AI-Generated Codes Regarding the Challenges Faced by Students in Innovation Competitions and ProgramsAbstractIn the dynamic field of educational technology, there is an increasing emphasis on incorporatingartificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings. Through interviews with mentors andstudents, this study compares the effectiveness and reliability of AI-generated qualitative codeswith human-generated codes in addressing student challenges during Innovation Competitionsand Programs (ICPs), such as hackathons, ide competitions, and pitch competitions. While ICPsencourage creativity and innovation, participants often encounter significant challenges

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Xiaojin Ye, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Adjusting and Designing Assessments in Reducing the Negative Impact of the Artificial Intelligence: A Proposed Study of ChatGPT Usage in Introductory Java Programming Course Xiaojin Ye and Nur Dean Department of Computer Systems Farmingdale State College, SUNYAbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in both teaching and learning, particularly incomputer science courses. Educators are growing interest and concern about artificialintelligence tools like AI-powered chatbots. One of the serious concerns in the academicinstitution is

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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the literature that students have only a 17% chance of taking a course related toclimate change. Through the introduction of course modules 100% of the students that passthrough the Civil Engineering program are exposed to climate change and its impacts and theresults support that this structure is effective and has achieved the desired results of betterpreparing students to be able to address the future challenges that climate change will present.Future WorkThe results presented in this research effort represent a mid-course assessment and thus theresults may improve beyond those at present. As part of the course design, practical applicationprojects are included that will expose students to real-life problems that incorporate

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Paper ID #45842Emotional Intelligence for Aspiring Project EngineersDr. Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she has worked across diverse industries, including government contracting, entrepreneurial endeavors, and technical services—developing adaptability, resilience, value creation, stewardship, systems thinking, and leadership. Enthusiastic about sharing her expertise, Dr. Singleton is

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University; Mike Dalton, High Point University

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Implementation, Business Information Systems, Applied Modeling and Simulation, Distributed Programming Concepts, and Cybersecurity. His research interests include Intelligent Systems, Linguistic Models, Artificial Intelligence, AI Prompt Engineering, and Computer Science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Generative AI in Engineering: Tool or Trouble?IntroductionThe publicity surrounding Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its possible uses has ledto much excitement and speculation about the role that these tools can play in technicaleducation and in the practice of engineering and computer science. Some possible uses that havebeen hypothesized for professional

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Razvan Cristian Voicu, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA; Muhammad Hassan Tanveer, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

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broader implications for interdisciplinary collabo-ration within academic institutions. For example, engineering programs can benefit from insightsderived from AI-driven space robotics, while biology and environmental science departmentsmight leverage data from AI field sensors. By serving as a centralized hub for real-world expe-riences and domain-specific knowledge, the framework encourages interdisciplinary innovation,stimulates new research questions, and broadens the applicability of AI in diverse fields.The remainder of this paper is structured as follows: we first review the existing literature on AI ineducation, personalized learning, transfer learning, and AI-human interaction. We then introducethe proposed model for AI-human

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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Aiman Said Kuzmar, P. E., Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia

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UNC HR include website teaching and 06/20/2023 developing Common First Year (CFY) introductory engineering courses2 Randolph Engineering Assistant “Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a ASCE Macon Program – or closely-related field at the time of Classified Jos College, VA, Civil Associate

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #45740Exploring Foundry-Guided Holistic and Interdisciplinary CommunicationStrategies for Engineering EducationDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Marco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz; Aileen Pastrana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Bianca Bermudez, State University of New York at New Paltz; Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz; Christopher Monvil, State University of New York at New Paltz; Tenmetey Tetteh-Nartey, State University of New York at New Paltz

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Paper ID #45298Engineering Design Experience via Exploring Mechanical Anisotropy of 3D-printedStructuresMarco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz Marco Hermida obtained a bachelor degree in mathematics at Vassar College and is currently pursuing a second bachelor degree in mechanical engineering at SUNY New Paltz. He is interested in applying mathematical skills to engineering design, including the research and development of additive manufacturing technologies.Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz Ping-Chuan Wang is an Associate Professor in the Division of Engineering Programs at

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University

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construction and engineering programs, the incorporation of real-worldchallenges into academic discussions, and the enhancement of faculty-student engagement. Theinternship experience fostered stronger ties between the academic program and industry partnermembers and positively influenced student development by providing up-to-date content, newpedagogical approaches, and expanded career opportunities. Additionally, the paper underscoresthe importance of internships in promoting faculty professional development, strengtheningindustry partnerships, and advancing construction and engineering education. These internshipsplay a critical role in closing the gap between theory and practice, ensuring educators stayaligned with evolving industry standards and

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College

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™ experience in Computer-AidedDr. Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating Applied Learning in a Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Project CourseAbstractApplied learning is a crucial part of the learning process, and allows the students to gain hands-onexperience by completing projects, courses, or activities that are part of the curriculum. At FarmingdaleState College, all baccalaureate program students fulfill 10 hours of minimum approved Applied LearningGraduation Requirement [1]. This allows students practice the knowledge

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

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development as engineers.In engineering programs, the expectations for the knowledge base and competencies of graduatesare established through the attainment of ABET student learning outcomes, which serves as acomprehensive assessment of student capabilities. Conversely, employers seek graduates with aspecific skill set. The 12 highly valued skills are problem-solving, computer science, industryskills, pressure management, teamwork, creativity, structural analysis, communication, attentionto detail, educational commitment, data modeling, and leadership [1]. While the acquisition ofthese skills is integrated into ABET student learning outcomes, it is evident that these skills requirecultivation and development. Traditional lecturing predominantly

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Uma Balaji, Fairfield University

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students to actively contribute to shaping a sustainable future throughinformed advocacy.Methods:The section on Introduction advocated for integrating energy and sustainability topics into theelectrical engineering curriculum. This section outlines the project-based assignments andresources provided for the second course on electric circuits. The course, titled “FrequencyDomain Circuit Analysis,” builds on the introductory electric circuits course within the electricalengineering program at Fairfield University. It covers key topics such as frequency domainanalysis of passive and active circuits, transformer circuits, frequency response of filters andresonant circuits, transient analysis of first- and second-order circuits, and introduces three

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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various levels ofeducation, including secondary school. It serves as an effective engineering tool for drivingcontinuous improvement, as demonstrated in a study at Northwestern Polytechnical Universitywhere it was applied to optimize processes in industrial engineering education [8]. This involvedevaluating core and elective courses from the 2013 undergraduate curriculum to identify areasfor improvement. Course interdependencies were mapped, feedback was collected from studentsand industry partners, and the importance of each course was analyzed. Comparing data betweenthe 2013 and 2014 curricula confirmed PDCA’s effectiveness in supporting systematicenhancements within educational programs. A study in Malaysia highlights PDCA’s potential

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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theprofessionals in all the engineering field since the 1990s: ABET has listed technicalcommunication as one of the main engineering graduate skills which must to be assessed as anessential criterion across different programs. ABET has emphasized the need for engineers tocommunicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.The difficulties of teaching technical writing to engineering students and the advantages of usingengineering-case reports for such teaching were discussed by Barnum [4]. She pointed out theindustry expectation that its new hires will enter the marketplace with good technical andcommunication skills. Barnum mentioned previous research [5] showing that the typicalengineers will spend a "substantial portion" of their day writing

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Raul Armendariz, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Corey Stalerman; Tak Cheung

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Carlo muon trajectorysimulation, consistent with the different math requirements in the ABET accredited programs.The building skills of detection and tracking systems are compulsory as the engineeringtechnology component in the pedagogy. The compulsory component is consistent with theengineering technician job requirements listed on indeed dot com and the relatively largerenrollment of engineering technology students in our community college. The variation of thepercentage of each of the three pedagogical components (science, math, technology) to fulfill theDEI mission in an open-admission community college setting is presented with assessment.Expansion of the pedagogy for medical related student projects as orthopedic robots is discussed

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel

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assessment, align with industry requirements,and enhance the professional identity of Construction Engineers.Introduction and BackgroundThe construction industry is a critical pillar of economic growth and societal development. Theconstruction sector significantly impacts national economies, from shaping urban landscapes tobuilding essential infrastructure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [1], employment inconstruction-related occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all fields overthe next decade, creating 663,500 annual job openings from industry growth and retirements.This underscores the rising demand for professionals who have both engineering and projectmanagement skills.Construction Engineering (CONE) programs

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Arkadiy Portnoy, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung

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faculty members in Queensborough Community College, a Diversity Equity InclusivenessDEI community college in an urban area of New York, have decided to prepare our students whoare interested to compete for the opportunities offered by the Rochester Fusion Consortium oninertial confinement fusion technology. The College’s webpage says that “Our students hailfrom 127 unique countries and speak 78 different languages. We are a Minority-ServingInstitution” [4]. The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) students in the NewYork State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (NYS CSTEP) program are alsorecruited as well.The learning objectives include the (1) alignment of laser cavity and Michelson interferometerfringe measurement, in

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University

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through KSU and Millennial Leadership Academy (MLA). * Former VP of Product Development at HID Global and Newell Rubbermaid. * Developed and launched over 30 electro-mechanical products. * Strong technical background in Control Systems, Product Development, and AI Machine Learning * Products won Red Dot, iF, and PC Magazine Editor’s choice awards. * PDMA certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP). * Experienced in program management, systems engineering, and training. * Successfully managed overseas contract manufacturers and outsourcing partners. * Managed multi-disciplined organization: EE, ME, SW, ID, PMO, TE, FW, HW, DOC, CE. * Managed teams across U.S., Europe, and Asia. * ABET PEV * Active

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Reiss Guttman, Farmingdale State College; Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta; Ning Yu, State University of New York, Brockport

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York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820 Yu Ning Department of Computer Science, State University of New York at Brockport, Brockport, NY 14420AbstractThe rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries necessitates the inclusion of AI-relatededucation within engineering programs. However, AI education remains limited for MechanicalEngineering Technology (MET) students, who often lack strong backgrounds in math and programming.To address this gap, we design a five-week AI-enhanced module integrated within an existing roboticscourse at SUNY Farmingdale. This module introduces foundational AI and Machine Learning (ML

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

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, from problem identification toprototype presentation.IntroductionA key part of the journey of any engineering student is their engagement in the engineeringdesign process (EDP). Recognized as essential for students to develop their critical thinking andproblem-solving skills, the EDP equips students with tools to identify needs and conceptualizesolutions. The accreditation board for engineering and technology, ABET, defines EDP as theprocess of “devising a system to meet desired needs and specifications within constraints” [1].All students in ABET accredited programs are required to engage in a “major engineering designexperience that 1) incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints, and2) is based on the knowledge

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Lianjun Wu, Mercer University; Arash Afshar, Mercer University; Dorina Marta Mihut; Belle Lin; Melanie L McElroy, Mercer University ; Jordi Riera Shephard, Mercer University; Michael James Norenberg, Mercer University

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molding industries.Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mercer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical University Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are in the area of materials science and engineering, thin films and coatings depositions using physical vapor deposition systems and related analysis, coatings for wear and corrosion resistance improvement, environmental

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Andrew Hughes, Auburn University

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must considervarious methods to better communicate with students about how building materials cometogether to make up a system. One solution is to incorporate mockups into the curriculum.Efforts to Introduce Mockups in the ClassroomAfter completing a construction project, various construction and engineering programs haveopted to maintain original building wall mockups outside of their buildings for use inconstruction classes. This allows for direct interaction with a physical mockup used duringconstruction, showing details of a wall system that has already been built. It allows for anexplanation of various structural components, attachments, and finish systems during a classsession or for assignments (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Post

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

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Paper ID #45310Comparison of Undergraduate Engineering Students and High School StudentsSolving Authentic ProblemsDr. Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Dr. Gang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 and another Ph.D. degree in engineering education in 2018. He teaches mechanical engineering undergraduate courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, etc. His research interests include in-class