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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College; Stephen Jodis, Saint Vincent College; Stacy Birmingham, Saint Vincent College

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resources – programfunding, lab and classroom space, equipment, software, etc. New programs must also buildawareness and connections with the local community, industry, and government to attractstudents, offer meaningful learning experiences, and build job placement pipelines. In addition,they must ensure they conform with and enhance the educational mission of the colleges they arepart of. While this can impose limiting curricular constraints, it can also be seen as anopportunity to develop a unique educational product. In 2013, Saint Vincent College (a smallcollege with a strong liberal arts and sciences focus) initiated a four-year bachelor's degree inengineering science after several years of planning. In the decade since that time, the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Education Research Council . ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Perception Study of an Online Electricity and Magnetism Course for Working StudentsAbstractTeaching basic sciences to engineering students online, specifically for "working students,"presents a unique challenge. It is contentious whether the conventional method ofinstruction employed in traditional daytime undergraduate programs is the most suitable forsuch a diverse group of students. Working students have limited time and energy due towork and family commitments, weak mathematical and conceptual foundations, and, formost of them, no plans for postgraduate studies or scientific research. This study

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Pedagogy in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Antonia Perasso, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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the semester Plan and deseign how to teach the content using active learning Development and adaptation of guidelines in each content areaFigure 1. Stages of the design process of the course to adapt it to an active learning course.In the first stage, the instructor reviews the structure, sequence, and contents of the courseto analyze the topics in which the Modified ILD could be implemented covering thelearning objectives. In the second stage the planning and designing of the course transformsthe lesson plans by incorporating an active methodology

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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JAMES WANLISS, Anderson University

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intricate problems that maybe challenging for typical algorithms in the traditional engineering curriculum. With theexplosive proliferation of embedded systems, and the IoT, controlling complex actuators andsensors in real time is increasingly feasible. Many engineering applications generate vastamounts of data, and deep learning algorithms are effective at recognizing patterns andextracting meaningful insights from these large datasets [5]. Thus, an appreciation of deeplearning methods will contribute to better engineering decision-making processes [6]. Inaddition, deep learning enables better automation, optimization, and control [7]. From designoptimization to production planning, engineers can leverage deep learning to streamlineworkflows and

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Ayush Maurya; Matthew Robert Pliszak; John Alvin Roche, Northeastern University; Katerina Haralambos Pashiardis; David Ian Hunter

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the wheelchair. Figure 1a: Screw hole Figure 1b: Sparkfun motor Figure 2: 3D drawing Next, we had to design the piece that would attach to the wheelchair’s frame and theSparkfun motor. For this, we used solid works, as we planned on 3D printing the piece. We wereworking with about 12 cm of length on the rod, and the diameter of the inside of the part had to bejust about 2.2 cm to fit on the rod. We tried to find the best balance of strength and freedom ofmobility, as we wanted the piece to be strong enough not to break, but needed to allow for the fullunrestricted rotation of the motor. With these things in mind, we decided on a thickness of 0.3 cm.The

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran COE Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University; Lindsey Evelyn Adamchik, Northeastern University; Kyle Murrah, Northeastern University; Sabina Perry, Northeastern University; Kiersten Alexandra Tomas, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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; they are responsible for planning, researching, and completing their projects. This canhelp them develop important self-directed learning skills.A spirometer serves as a vital medical tool for measuring lung function, essential in the diagnosisand monitoring of conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.However, conventional volumetric spirometers face a limitation—they lack a systematic approachto tracking and controlling progress in lung strength. This is particularly crucial as patients withvaried conditions require different levels of exercise and monitoring.In response to this challenge, our focus is on developing a cost-effective and user-friendly digitalspirometer. Paired with a mobile application via

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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instructor and technician observe students’ activities throughout the experiment. Thislaboratory can assess the ABET students’ outcome 5: “an ability to function effectively on ateam whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment,establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives”[13].SafetyThe Electric Energy and Machines course has several lectures at the beginning of the semesterthat cover electric power safety [3]. Students learn about the dangers of working with electricalAC and DC currents that can flow through the body. They are advised to be extremely cautiouswhile working on these circuits. A hard copy of the effects of AC and DC currents from theIEEE standard on page 17 in [12] is given to students in the

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Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil; Nair Stem, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto, Mauá Institute of Technology, Brazil

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laboratory” tool of Open LMS was added to the project in designthinking methodology step. Using this tool, students can submit the initial seminar planning tobe evaluated by teachers and at the same time do peer review of other groups activities [18],[19], [20]. They can ask questions and made reflections about other groups activities sodeveloping critical thinking during this process before submitting the final seminarpresentation.The “evaluation laboratory” tool consists of a peer evaluation mechanism, enabling, in additionto sending open feedback, through suggestions, the elaboration of parameters for workevaluation (structured feedback). This resource can also contribute to issues related tointerpretation skills, critical analysis and the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Rosalyn Bell Beckwith; Montserrat Velasco; Emily Minkler; Eleanor Altwarg, Northeastern University

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research into the project, the team developed an appreciation for energysaving inventions due to the difficulty of the intersections of costs, time, and product quality.Making the device high in efficiency yet affordable and sustainable was challenging. For betterresults, materials that are more expensive would need to be purchased, which did not align withour constraints. This was overcome by using lower quality materials, such as cardboard,electronics, and 3D printed parts, that were either created by the team or obtained through ouruniversity's First Year Engineering Learning and Innovation Center (FYELC). Planning how touse the resources we had was an engineering challenge the team learned from.The team also implemented technical skills and

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Student Projects in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Sophie Ray; Matthew Rock; Dilyn McHugh; Kyle Potts; David Ian Hunter

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generate a lot of energy over the course of a semester. That is the goal of Graywater Flow.Method and ApproachThe following image is a 2D sketch of our initial design plan. Figure 1a: Initial 2D design Figure 1b: Initial 3D Wheel design Figure 1c: Wheel digital modelOur initial design {Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c] utilized a few components that we determined necessaryto make our product as effective as possible. Each of these components was designed towardsaddressing a particular goal or obstacle. Firstly, we determined that we would need a part thatallowed us to concentrate the inflow of water. One of our design goals was to make our projectapplicable in all sorts of drains, and fixtures like water fountains and sinks tend to drain less

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; AIRTON EIRAS; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto

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on an inclined plan: aninteresting application of the Faraday-Lenz law - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, v.31, n. 4, 4303 (2009) Avaliable: http://www.if.ufrgs.br/pes/art0009/art0009.html [AccessedDec. 2, 2022].[26] Souza, P. V. S., da Silva, C. J. V., Balthazar, W. F. Magnetic drag and Foucault currents:a low cost experiment with video analysis - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, vol. 41, nº2, e20180257 (2019) - DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9126-RBEF-2018-0257[Accessed Dec. 2, 2022].[27] Santiago, J., et al. Building an Dc Electric Current Motor as Active Learning of the Lawof Faraday. Revista do Professor de Física Brasília, vol. 2, n. 2 2018[28] Lopes, D.P.M., Stein-Barana, A.C.M., Moreno, L.X. The construction of

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Pedagogy in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Baishakhi Bose, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Paper ID #38440A New Normal: Pedagogical Implications for Physics and STEM Teachingand Learning in the Post-Pandemic EraDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Director and Faculty Liaison to the Combined Plan Dual-degree Engineering Program at American University. Dr. Larkin conducts educational research and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learning in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work with student writing as a learning and assessment tool in her introductory physics courses for non

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Pedagogy in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Schools", Sustainability, vol. 14,no. 11, p. 6754, May 2022. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14116754[4] O. Sjoberg Tapia, F. Oyarzún Lillo, and F. Ormeño Milla, "Determinantes en la decisión deestudiar en un plan especial universitario para trabajadores", Revista Chilena de Economía ySociedad, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 86–101, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://rches.utem.cl/?p=814[5] J. A. Albornoz-Acosta, J. G. Maldonado-Cid, C. L. Vidal-Silva, and E. Madariaga, "Impactoy recomendaciones de clase invertida en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de geometría",Formación universitaria, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 3–10, June 2020. [Online]. Available:https://doi.org/10.4067/s0718-50062020000300003[6] A. Yadav, and A. Nair, "Use of flipped

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Markus Ensbacher, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann; Alexander Strutzenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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students involved, the programming project has provided valuable newinsights. These range from organizational points, such as holding meetings and coordinatingcollaborative work on a program, up to decisions to be made as a team. It was a surprisingrealization for the students that even in such a small team, it can be difficult to agree on timesfor meetings or joint work. Making joint decisions was also a hurdle at the beginning, ascompromises often had to be found. In addition, it turned out that it is worthwhile to investtime in careful analysis and good planning, as well as in good documentation and extensiveannotation of the program code.Gaining knowledge through joint problem analysis was also part of the learning experience.For example, in

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Pineida, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.

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couldindicate a lack of persistence, strategic planning, or confidence among the students.The results suggest a decline in proactive study behaviors, self-regulated learning strategies, andoverall student motivation. Further investigation of the underlying reasons for these changes andconsideration of interventions to support students in improving their study habits and motivationlevels would be essential.Active learningFigure 2 presents the results of those items categorized as “Active learning,” which coversactivities in which students participate in their own learning.Figure 2. The results of those items are in the Active Learning category.Results in this category were mixed. On the one hand, some items showed positive changes. Thisincluded item 2

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Antonia Perasso Adunce, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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watch (video recording of thesession) at least 70% of the workshops.In the semester this study took place (August-December 2023), all students enrolled in the coursehad failed the course in the past. This is at least the second time the students have taken thiscourse. The workshops were designed to offer an alternative teaching-learning strategy for thestudents. Since students who repeat a course tend to miss classes under the assumption that theyhave already seen or done the activities of the workshops, teachers and designers planned theactivities using a teaching strategy (modified ILD) and incorporated technology (Phetsimulations) to make the physics course more engaging for the students [15].The innovative design was based on a positive

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Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Schumacher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Sonali Joshi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jina Kang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Eric Shaffer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica Raley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jose Nijaid Arredondo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brandon Mark Buncher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rajan Patkar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Katherine Zine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Daniel Alfredo Caballero, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alexandria Tucker, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Mireille Tan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher Vistian, Physics Outreach at Illinois Through New Technologies

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Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Ravishankar Chatta Subramaniam; Jason Morphew, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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observe teams as they were creating their flowcharts, the rationale for studentdecisions in creating the flowchart are not always clear. We plan to collect process data in futureresearch to better understand the students decision making when producing the flowcharts. FindingsThis study explored the extent to which undergraduate students developed CT skills whenengaging in a physics lab integrated with ED and CT tasks. The six teams included in this studydemonstrated development across four facets of CT (i.e., decomposition, abstraction, algorithmdesign, and debugging) while working on designing their flowcharts. The following paragraphsdescribe evidence for how teams developed within each CT facet

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emmabeth Parrish Vaughn, Austin Peay State University; Steven Warth, Austin Peay State University; Bobette Bouton, Austin Peay State University

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