Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Sahera Yasmin Abumariam, Tennessee Tech University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

are in mathematical modeling research on cancer treatments, water treatments, and cosmetic science. Her research has consisted of hyperther- mia treatments, fluid mechanics understanding, and now chemotherapy in cancer tumor treatment: an Interplay of Scales, Transport, and Kinetics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Chemotherapy in Cancer Tumor Treatment: An Interplay of Scales, Transport, and Kinetics via the Renaissance Foundry Model Pedro E. Arce and Sahera Abumarian Department of Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN-USA

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Dorina Marta Mihut, Mercer University; Sahar Hasim, Mercer University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

and engineering, thin films and coatings depositions using physical vapor deposition systems and related analysis, coatings for wear and corrosion resistance improvement, environmental protection, protection against electromagnetic interference, and antibacterial coatings. Before joining Mercer University, Dr. Dorina Mihut worked as Associate Professor at The University of Texas Pan American, TX, USA, and as Process Engineer at Ion Bond, IHI Group, USA. Education Ph.D Materials Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Ph.D Technical Physics, Babes- Balyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Cluj – Napoca

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Vincenzo Alessandro Macri, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

done research on Mixed Reality and its applications in the field of education using the Magic Leap One device. Currently, my main research focus in the lab is on creating intelligent avatars for virtual spaces. Aside from the lab where I enjoy spending the majority of my time, I am also a shift manager at Red Button Escape, a Web Assistant for FAU where I maintain the website for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), and a paid Research Assistant. Outside of my work and academic life, I have a strong passion for the performing arts and music. In my free time, I enjoy coding, playing piano, singing, biking, and traveling.Dr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Raviv is a

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Wayne M. Johnson, University of Georgia; Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

engineering undergraduate student serving as a projectcoach. The project coaches were recruited based on their performance in the Georgia SouthernEngineering Graphics course. They were not required to have 3D printing experience althoughmost had some general knowledge of the technology from the graphics course. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Table 2. In-person presentation scoring rubric Evaluation Area Weighting % Content (PD1-4) 30 Complexity 10 Organization 10 Delivery 10 Total 60The team demographics are detailed in Table 3. The teams had racial, gender, and Hispanicdiversity levels consistent or

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Module 1 before they can see Module 2). Students who know the material well canquickly go through the modules and demonstrate proficiency to a higher level. Students who may struggle © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferencewith a concept can review and stay in a module for a longer time. Creating modules and releaseconditions within the LMS (Learning Management System) meets the needs of each learner in a diversestudent population. As we were designing the course for regular semester use, we also wanted to be ableto offer the course as a fully online version for summer delivery, where students might progress throughthe material at

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Management, and seven years as the Associate Dean of the College of Science and Technology at Geor- gia Southern University. Dr. Navaee’s main research interests are in the area of solid mechanics and structures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Simulation Models for Analysis of Structures Shahnam Navaee and Kristin Ackerman Georgia Southern UniversityAbstractIn the described research, simulation models for analyzing a variety of structural problems weredeveloped utilizing the Abaqus FEA software package. The produced Abaqus “cae” files

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Stacey Rathbun, George Mason University Television; Ali Khalid Raz, George Mason University; Daigo Shishika, Department of Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University; Cynthia Smith PhD, George Mason University; Erin Hagarty, George Mason University; Richard Wood, George Mason University ; Cameron Nowzari, George Mason University; James Yang, George Mason University; Erin Williams, George Mason University

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for Engineering Education, 2023 Paper ID #36529 spreading processes. A large motivation for the specific problems include minimizing energy or wire- less communication, efficient computation of control strategies or decisions, and the use of sparse sensing and/or control. His work has applications in a wide number of areas including mobile sensors, autonomous robots, allocation of resources, public health and epidemiology, network protection, and marketing cam- paigns.Mr. James Yang, George Mason University PhD Student at George Mason University, Electrical EngineeringErin Williams, George Mason University

Conference Session

Classroom Skills

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University; Joshua Edison Pitzer, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University; Qin Ding, East Carolina University; Max Rohrman; Yilei Huang, East Carolina University

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. Yilei Huang, East Carolina University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Deliberately Blended Socialization, Mentoring, and Technologies to Enhance Students Experiential LearningSteven Baker, Ricky Castles, Brad Collier, Qin Ding, Yilei Huang, Xiaoli Mao, Josh Pitzer, Max Rohrman, and Jason Yao College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858Abstract: The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at East Carolina Universitysupports students during their entire college-life cycle: from admission to first-year experience,academic

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE

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(twice a week for 50 minutes each) The main topicsof the course include Time Value of Money and application of Present worth (P), Future worth(F), Annual worth (A) and Gradient (G) factors; calculating nominal and effective interest rates;calculating Capitalized Cost and Equivalent Uniform Annual Worth for alternatives comparison;calculating rate of return for alternatives comparison, using Minimum Attractive Rate of Returnas a basis; calculating Benefit Cost Ratio for alternatives comparison, including associatedethical considerations; performing breakeven analysis; and depreciation calculations using © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Straight Line, Double Declining Balance and Modified Accelerated Cost

Conference Session

Classroom Skills

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Citadel and both a MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from The University of South Carolina. Dan a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Student Interaction and Perception of FE-Based Formula Sheet Use in Engineering Exams Stephanie Laughton and Dan Nale The Citadel, The Military College of South CarolinaAbstractCompletion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is a graduation requirement for students inthe Civil & Environmental Engineering program at The Citadel. The FE supplied resource handbook(FERH) contains formulas, standard

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

data informing our need for immediateaction, our mechanical engineering program is implementing two new courses for first-year students.Mechanical Engineering (ME) Fundamentals 1 and 2 is a fully coordinated sequence designed to activelyengage students and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary for a career inthe mechanical engineering profession. Two courses are built from the ground up using various courseplanning tools, leveraging numerous best practices in engineering education. We describe the twelve-monthcollaborative design process for the course sequence and offer candid discussion of key challenges faced.During Fall 2022, ME Fundamentals 1 is piloted with a cohort of 39 first-year students, who will

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Marjorie Letitia Hubbard, North Carolina School of Science and Math

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

; Mantzavinou, A. (2018) Design thinking in development engineering education: a case study oncreating prosthetic and assistive technologies for the developing world. Development Engineering, 3, 166-74.11 Wurdinger, S., Haar, J., Hugg, R., & Bezon, J. (2007). A qualitative study using project-based learning in a main-stream middle school. Improving Schools, 10(2), 150–161.12 Boaler, J. (1998). Alternative approaches to teaching, learning and assessing mathematics. Evaluation and Pro-gram Planning, 21(2), 129–141.Marjorie Letitia Hubbard, PhDDr. Marjorie Letitia Hubbard is a member of the engineering and research faculty at the NorthCarolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM) in Durham, North Carolina. As an engineeringinstructor at NCSSM, Dr

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Jay Lalwani, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology; Aditya Daga, Edison Academy Magnet School

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

, Edison Academy Magnet School Aditya Daga is a Senior in high school at the Edison Academy Magnet School (Formerly Middlesex County Academy for Science Mathematics and Engineering Technologies) and is interested in data sci- ence, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These interests cultivated after Aditya explored the intersection of statistics and computer science for his capstone project in his AP Statistics class. Aditya hopes to one day be a Data Scientist and leverage his skill sets to make informed business decisions using the vast amount of data available in today’s world. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern

Conference Session

Communications and Ethics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

level.Dr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an assistant professor of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State Univer- sity. Saeed obtained his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and then continued his studies in Project and Construction Management. Saeed completed his PhD iDr. Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Conducting In-Person Project Critique Sessions to Enhance Communications Skills in Technology Educational Programs George Ford, Mississippi State University/Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36614Students’ Preference for a Capstone Design Project: An Examination ofthe Impact of Accidental CompetenciesDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Georg Pingen, Union University; Betsy Pingen, Union University

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Paper ID #36591Going Deeper in Engineering K-12 Outreach: Assistive Technology ProjectsDr. Georg Pingen, Union University Georg Pingen is a Professor in the Engineering Department at Union University in Jackson, TN. He teaches courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a focus on thermal-fluid-sciences. His research interests are in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and engineering education. Other scholarly efforts have focused around the development of a 3D Printing focused outreach program for 4th-12th grade students. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University; Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

heterogeneity ofIoT devices along with the limitation in computation, power, and memory, complicates theadoption of uniform security mechanisms.In this paper, we demonstrate a deployed LoRaWAN infrastructure to facilitate Internet ofThings (IoT) experimentation in support of research, education, and facilities support.LoRaWAN is one of the widely used IoT technologies for connecting battery-operated sensorsand actuators to the internet. The low energy consumption and low computation requirements area tradeoff for low data rates. The operational characteristics of the LoRaWAN devices open thedoor to several vulnerabilities 3. In this paper, we discuss the case study resulting from analyzingthe security stance of LoRaWAN infrastructure that was

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

George A. Hazelrigg, Mechanical Engineering Department, George Mason University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

is a certified flight instructor in gliders (CFI-G) with over 2,000 total flying hours. He is currently a research faculty member in the ME department of George Mason University doing research on a theory of systems engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Is It Time for a New Pedagogy for Engineering Education? George A. Hazelrigg George Mason UniversityAbstractThe activity that most distinguishes engineering from mathematics and the physical sciences is thedesign of technologically challenging devices, products and systems. But

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

sharing his contributions with profes- sionals in businesses, academia and institutes nationally and internationally. He was a visiting professor at the University of Maryland (at Mtech, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute) and at Johns Hop- kins University (at the Center for Leadership Education) where he researched and delivered processes for creative & innovative problem solving. For his unique contributions he received the prestigious Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, the Faculty Talon Award, the University Researcher of the Year AEA Abacus Award, and the President’s Leadership Award. Dr. Raviv has published in the areas of vision-based driver-less cars, innovative thinking, and teaching

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

classroom such that students areguided and mentored to skillfully utilize the search engine. The proposed change in this paper isbased on restructuring curriculum and learning outcomes to focus more on the verification of theability to apply skills in real life rather than spending the time on teaching the knowledge whichis already available in abundance at the tip of our students’ fingertips.KeywordsTraditional educations, technology in education, engineering curriculumIntroduction:It is fact of life that technology is in every aspect of our lives. Smart devices have become anecessity rather than a luxury or “per need” item. Most of our future engineers depend on thosesmart devices for their everyday needs. A generation or two back, people used to

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Dipendra Wagle

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

the design process. In the below, we outline the main elements of theFoundry, its use in CHE 3550, preliminary findings from its use in the development of prototypesof innovative technology, and the identification and inspiration of integrating the EOP frameworkas a guide that enhances student engagement in sustainability. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceThe Renaissance Foundry ModelThe theory and pedagogical foundations of the Foundry are beyond the scope of this work andhave been described in detail within extant literature.5, 11 However, to better understand thelearning process as implemented in CHE 3550, a brief description is

Conference Session

Graduate School

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Duoduo Liao, George Mason University; Larisa Olesova, University of Florida

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

critical thinking and the ability to apply new knowledge topractice.BackgroundUnderstanding how to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educationhas been an ongoing topic of interest for many national leaders in education in recent years8-17.Since 2009, when the “Educate to Innovate” campaign was launched, improving STEM educationhas become one of the top priorities for the U.S. government calling for a fundamental change inhow STEM disciplines are approached18. For many years, educators have been actively involvedin a wide variety of research initiatives trying to develop and implement innovative learningenvironments, tools, and methodologies to maximize the effectiveness of the teaching and learningmodels used in STEM

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

created a design strategy game based on a voyage to the moon toboost STEM learning and skills of elementary and middle school students and attract the next generationof students to engage in space exploration and education. Motivating middle school students to learn STEMconcepts will help them to ultimately pursue STEM degrees later in their schooling, as noted in a recentreport by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. 1 Game-based Learning (GBL)offers a unique and innovative approach for students to learn and appreciate the STEM topics learned inthe class-room as well as increase their academic engagement. Recently, there have been many studiesrelated to introducing aerospace to K-12 students using non-traditional ways

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton Jr, Morgan State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

see, of the students that adopted the new policy or had theoption to take any upper level course at the university, how many did so? and what did they take?After the policy was implemented analysis were taken of the graduates in each academic yearthat had an eligible catalog year. In 20-21 and 21-22 about two thirds of the electives used for theunrestricted electives were ME courses. The main difference here is that many of the 20-21graduates had already taken 1 ME elective prior to the introduction of the policy or learning of it. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 20-21 21-22 In

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

Construction Management, and seven years as the Associate Dean of the College of Science and Technology at Geor- gia Southern University. Dr. Navaee’s main research interests are in the areas of solid mechanics and structures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Producing FE Simulation Models for Analysis of Solid Bodies - An Honors Project Shahnam Navaee Georgia Southern UniversityAbstractIncluded in this paper is the description of a student project involving the development of finiteelement simulation models

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

the Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University. In the past, he served as the Director for School of Engineering and Technology, and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and at Central Michi- gan University (CMU). He served as the chair for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs, and Assistant to the Dean of College of Science and Engineering at CMU. His research interest is in the areas of Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, edge computing, embedded systems, and engineering education. He has published over 160 articles and delivered over 100 talks in these areas. He has successfully raised several externally funded grants of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Edwin Lim, University of Georgia

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

. degrees in Civil (structural) Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as B.S. degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. At present, he enjoys teaching and preparing for new courses such as Building Information Modeling and Structural Design, researching on digital models to help students learning, and serving as an advisor for the UGA Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference A Comparison Between Blended and Online Teaching Method for Statics Course: A Perspective in a Community College Edwin

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Steve Keith Baker

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Practices for Python Pedagogy in Graduate Data Science Courses," 2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2019, pp. 1-7. © American Society for Engineering Education, 20235 K. M. Ala-Mutka, "A survey of automated assessment approaches for programming assignments", Computer Science Education, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 83-102, 20056 P. Li, "Virtual lab approaches for information and computer technology education," In Online Learning for STEM Subjects: International Examples of Technologies and Pedagogies in Use, M. Childs and R. Soetanto, Ed. Routledge, 2017, pp. 112-126.7 P. Li, “Centralized and decentralized lab approaches based on different virtualization models,” Journal of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nancy Moore PhD, North Carolina State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

found viewing the videos in addition to face-to-face instruction useful. Nadeem, et al.4found that learning tasks done during an in-person class were more beneficial to students than ifstudents completed the tasks asynchronously. Additionally, Bekkering, et al.5 found thatattendance and attentiveness were good predictors of student performance along with Pilotti6who concluded that attendance reflects a student’s motivation.The current study analyzes data from a section of Thermodynamics I during the fall of 2021 todetermine how many students utilized the recordings and which recordings were most viewed. It © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023was unclear that semester if students would feel safe returning

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sindhu Chava, Virginia Tech; Ayush Dhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taimoor Qamar, Virginia Tech ; Daniel Newman, The Boeing Company

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

about new educational systems/projects/courses/formats/etc. that facilitate the spread of engineering knowledge and skills.Dr. Daniel Newman, The Boeing Company Daniel is currently an Advanced Technologist in Boeing Research & Technology. He leverages his sub- ject matter expertise in mechanical systems to inform model development and evaluation for machine health monitoring applications. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference An Industry-driven, Project-based Learning Activity: System