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Steven Wright, Georgia State University

reflection andaction. Engineering ethics pedagogy has a role in building and maintaining that ethical culture ofprofessional engineering.References1 Hoffman, Reid, and Chris Yeh. Blitzscaling: The lightning-fast path to building massively valuable companies. Currency, 2018.2 Zaoui, Fadwa, and Nissrine Souissi. "Roadmap for digital transformation: A literature review." Procedia Computer Science 175 (2020): 621-628.3 Tabrizi, Behnam, Ed Lam, Kirk Girard, and Vernon Irvin. "Digital transformation is not about technology." Harvard business review 13, no. March (2019): 1-6.4 Benavides, Lina María Castro, Johnny Alexander Tamayo Arias, Martin Dario Arango Serna, John William Branch Bedoya, and Daniel Burgos. "Digital

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laid the foundation to work on advancing educational technologies and pedagogical inter- ventions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 A TensorFlow-Powered Visual Speech Recognition Model for Improving Educational Accessibility Abstract Speech Recognition is a widely practiced technology and has many applications in the academic domain and beyond. In educational research, AI-based speech recognition serves different purposes such as analysis of students’ team discussions

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Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

such as discussion,debate, and guided practice post-pandemic [1].Bashir et al. investigated how students experienced remote learning during the lockdown, with aparticular emphasis on the effects on their mental health and overall quality of life. The studyshows that most students had positive experiences with remote learning, but the shift to remotelearning revealed conflicting preferences, with students expressing a desire for more interactivelectures but only half feeling comfortable using video cameras for interaction [2].Transitioning to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for thelaboratory course, as it typically requires students to meet in person to conduct experiments andcollect data. In recent years, there

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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represented the overall interest of all the participating students. The students fillingout the form were 38 out of a total of 46 or 82.6%. The breakdown of students who stated theirpreferred topics was 17 (85%) from HBCU, 9 (100%) from high school, and 12 (70.6%) fromPWI. Over 90% of the students who filled out the form got one of their top three choices. Seetable 1 below for more information on topics and student choices. In the end, those not chosenwere Drone Use and Global Justice, AI and Written Papers ChatGPT, and Flint Michigan Water. Table 1: Ethics Case Study Topics % Student Choices No. Topic

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Chuck H. Margraves, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Samuel Thomas Mossbeck

Thermodynamics classes, as well as a senior level lab class that covers both thermal/fluid and mechanical systems. One of the thermal/fluid labs examines a steam generation powerunit called the RankineCycler™, which is produced by Turbine Technologies.1 This particularlab is used by several engineering programs throughout the country, and has been evaluated byGerhardt et. al. quite extensively.2-4 The focus of this lab is to provide students the opportunity toapply several of the topics covered in the Thermodynamics classes to an actual power producingsystem. These topics include: 1) Plotting a T-S curve for a cycle 2) Calculating the isentropicand second law efficiency of a steam turbine 3) Calculating the 1st law efficiency of a powerplant.While this

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Andrew Jeremiah Lance, Francis Marion University; Gregory Michael Mocko, Clemson University; Venkat Jaya Deep Jakka, Clemson University; Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University

exercises are resource intensive, time consuming, challengingto deploy and difficult to process the results. The survey instrument is intended to address severalof these challenges. To develop the survey instrument, the Shah-Vargas (SV) metrics ofengineering ideation effectiveness were used as a basis for quantifying engineering Design SpaceExploration (DSE). These metrics are 1) Quantity – the number of ideas generated, 2) Quality –the conformance of each idea to engineering requirements, 3) Variety – the dissimilarity of anidea within an individual’s set of generated ideas, and 4) Novelty – the dissimilarity of an ideawithin the collectively exhaustive set of ideas.With these metrics as a guide, an initial list of statements was developed using

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University

case-based activities.Introduction and Literature ReviewThere is an increasing volume of academic publications addressing the need to understand thedifferences between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and non-STEM students learning in inquiry-based courses [1]. Such studies help researchers andpractitioners create a meaningful learning experience for students across various disciplineswhere metacognitive skills (self-regulation) are required as part of the workforce.A significant contrast exists in the teaching and learning approaches used in STEM educationcompared to non-STEM disciplines and in the activities in which students are involved. STEMstudents often participate in hands-on projects designed to help them

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University

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and $300. If true testing isto be performed, then multiple units of these sensors will be needed which can increase the costsignificantly.The multidisciplinary two-semester design-and-build project was successful in simulatingmultiple real-world scenarios. It allowed students to discover aspects of engineering that go wellbeyond a textbook. None of the logistical challenges identified are too big to solve. Such projectswill continue to be implemented in the engineering curriculum at FMU.1. Introduction/BackgroundFrancis Marion University (FMU) is a liberal arts, Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)with an enrollment of 3,752 (about 90% undergraduate students) as of Fall 2022. As of Fall2021, about 40% of the undergraduate population

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Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Laura E Moody, Mercer University

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, accessibilityIntroductionService learning provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills they are learning at auniversity to a real-world, hands-on community problem. Within engineering education, servicelearning can provide students with the “softer” skills such as teamwork, social awareness, andglobal impact of engineering deemed necessary by Engineering Criteria 2000 established byAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1]. According to Oakes, to bemost effective, service learning should not be an add-on volunteer experience to the curriculum,but rather an integrated experience that complements and enhances the curriculum [2]. There arefour characteristics of service learning: service, the academic connection, reciprocal partnerships,and

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Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University; Md Abdullah Al Hafiz Khan, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #41029Exploring the Impact of CM-II Meditation on Stress Levels in CollegeStudents through HRV AnalysisMr. Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University Over the years I have developed professionally into an aspiring Data Scientist, Machine Learning En- gineer, and seasoned Artificial Intelligence Researcher. Currently, I am in the process of publishing a few papers on stress reduction and improving student performance. More: Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering MBA in Information Technology MS in Computer Science (IP) Research interests: 1. Meditation 2. Music 3. AI Hackathons: 1. INTEL AI Hackathon FIRST

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

tackled key programming topics, including variables, arrays, logic andbranching, loops, functions, and flowcharts, all while working towards the creation of theirMorse code machine. By contextualizing these programming concepts within a real-worldapplication, students were motivated to explore beyond their comfort zones and leverage CTskills to develop creative solutions.IntroductionAs the world becomes more digitalized, new generations of engineers will be required to have adeep understanding of computer programming and its design process. Computational Thinking isthe cognitive process that underlies programming, emphasizing problem-solving methodologiesessential for effective algorithmic design and implementation [1]. It involves breaking

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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significant increase in cyber threatswithin the K-12 sector. There were 408 cybersecurity incidents reported publicly during COVID-19 in 2020, thus demonstrating a need for cybersecurity education. In addition to this vision, thehope to fill the national cyber workforce gap is desired.The National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) 3 framework, National Initiative forCybersecurity Education (NICE)4 details specific cyber education and training as well asdeveloping cybersecurity workforces. Recently, the Biden-Harris administration released theNational Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES)5. This national strategy’s approachstates: 1. Equip Americans with cybersecurity skills. 2. Transform cybersecurity education. 3. Expand

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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, study abroad pedagogy, facultydevelopment, and effective international community partnerships. Program evaluation includes aholistic assessment of the academic, service, and personal reflection aspects of the program. Thisevaluation specifically examines program effectiveness in aspects of program preparedness,global competency, and knowledge transfer.MethodologyThis study utilized a pre- and post-program survey format designed to examine the effectivenessin (1) program preparedness, (2) global competency, and (3) knowledge transfer of students whoparticipated in the MOM program. The pre- and post- program surveys were developed usingquestions from a validated instrument, the PISA Global Competence Framework, published by

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Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University; Mohammad Jonaidi; Hoseoen Lee; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University; Ali Keyvanfar, Kennesaw State University

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, abilities, and interests of each student(see Table 1). This approach, as expounded in Tetzlaff et al. [1] dynamic framework, emphasizesadapting educational content, pace, and methodologies to individual learners. It marks adeparture from traditional, uniform educational models, aiming to provide more nuanced andeffective instruction that resonates with each student's learning style and pace. In the context ofeducational equity, Dumont and Ready [2] explore the promise of personalized learning. Theirresearch suggests that such tailored educational approaches could play a crucial role in bridginggaps in educational outcomes among diverse student populations. By acknowledging andaddressing the varying backgrounds, skills, and learning wants of

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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PMBOK ®Guide – Seventh Edition, a case study, a homework assignment, and an exam essay question. Themodule can be modified for a graduate-level course.KeywordsProject Management Principles, Project Engineers, Non-Technical Skills, Project Management.IntroductionThe purpose of this module is to improve the content of Week 14 of a 15-week PMGT 401Project Management Career Skills course offered at The Citadel Military College, in Charleston,South Carolina. The PMBOK ® Guide – Seventh Edition includes The Standard for ProjectManagement which identifies the 12 project management principles that guide the behaviors ofproject practitioners, which includes project engineers, across all industries and varyingorganizational sizes [1]. The guiding

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Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute

content.This study highlights the positive outcomes and challenges observed in the restructuring from theperspectives of the department, faculty, and students.KeywordsCivil Engineering, Laboratory restructuring, Experiential learning, Enhanced understanding,Continuous improvement, SchedulingIntroductionExperiential learning through laboratory (lab) experiences has been a common practice inengineering programs for many years. A previous study demonstrated that most institutions stillvalue the labs in civil engineering programs [1]. In addition, most universities also include labsin their science courses. The problem with labs is they take up a significant amount of time forboth the students and professors and have a cost due to their resource demand

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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Paper ID #40954Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Framework to Develop a SeniorCapstone Design Project: A Biomedical Mechatronics Engineering Case StudyPaul ForsbergDr. David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University Dr. Guerra-Zubiaga has 11 years of industry experience and 12 years of academic experience. He has led important international industrial projects with 14.2 million USD, as total research income gained. In 2014 and 2016, he obtained a $340 Million In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens PLM Software. He published 2 patents, 1 book, and more than 80 international papers; and he directed 25 postgraduate theses

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Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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rate, and graduation time needed are significantly better compared totheir peers. This study shows that, the scholarships and various academic supports provided tothe talented but financially needy minority students had significant impact on student success,retention, and graduation.1. IntroductionIn an increasingly competitive and technology driven global economy, the future prosperity ofU.S. to succeed depends in a large measure on a STEM educated workforce. During the nextdecade, U.S. demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase four times compared toother occupations [1],[2]. Yet, only 32% of undergraduates in the U.S. receive their degrees inSTEM while the corresponding figures for Japan, China, and Germany are 55%, 59

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David Calamas, Georgia Southern University

insights into student perspectives on technology-enhanced gradingtools, contributing to discussions on digital platforms in academia.IntroductionRecent years have witnessed a transformative shift in educational assessment with technology-driven solutions. Acknowledging the need for efficient, transparent, and unbiased gradingmethods, this paper explores Gradescope, a browser-based AI-assisted grading tool, in a HeatTransfer course within a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program. Gradescopeoffers advantages in grading efficiency, transparency, and bias mitigation, aligning with theevolving landscape of educational assessment.From the author’s perspective, Gradescope presents three main advantages: (1) an efficientgrading workflow, (2

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology

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atwo-minute video story focusing on cultural aspects, form design, creativity, emotionalattachment, intrinsic motivation etc from the reflection. The students are also engaged in sharingtheir culture-inspired product story with peers and listening to stories from others in the class toappreciate the cultural awareness and respect for diversity. This is also expected to enhance theirsense of belonging in the engineering classroom.Post-activity reflectionPost-activity reflection data collection is completed for Fall 2023 semester. The data is collectedas part of an end of semester survey covering various components of the culture-inspired homedécor project (see Appendix 1). This 16-item online survey was administered to students in allfive

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel

attitudes towardstatistics [1]. Statistics educators routinely mention that many students enter statistics courseswith negative views or later develop negative feelings about the domain of statistics [2]. Thestudents should not have apprehension toward learning future statistics after completing astatistics course. [3] found that attitudes toward statistics were predictive of studentachievement in an introductory statistics course. [3] suggests that prevailing attitudes towardstatistics among students included feelings of anxiety, cynicism, contempt, and fear. [4]studied 700 students using SATS-36 [5], found that first year students with regards to interestin learning statistics achieved lower grades.The Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics (SATS

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

recommendations for increasing the quality of teaching. The results of the survey arediscussed.Literature ReviewHigher education, just like any other organization, requires leaders. The most suitable leaders inhigher education tend to be the academics that come up the ranks. Most of these leaders havebackgrounds in research and teaching. Betof [1] argues that leaders as teachers help stimulatelearning and development, strengthens the organizational structure and communications,promotes positive changes, and reduces costs by leveraging top talent. Bowan [2] asserts thatleadership is a key element in meeting the needs of the engineering profession in an era ofheightened global competition. Urbanski et al [3] present the reflections on teachers as

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

impact.Furthermore, the paper presents a comparative analysis between this innovative teachingmodel and the traditional format of the same course. This comparison is critical inhighlighting the advancements and improvements brought about by the project-basedapproach. The findings from this study offer valuable insights and evidence for the merit ofintegrating hands-on hardware programming in early engineering education, suggesting atransformative shift in teaching computational thinking to engineering students.IntroductionThe concept of computational thinking, fundamentally defined as the cognitive process offormulating problems and articulating their solutions in a manner executable by a computer[1-3], stands as a cornerstone in the education of

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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improvement.KeywordsEngineering communication, writing, engineering professionalism, engineering curriculaIntroductionIn late 2017, the University of Georgia (UGA) President’s Task Force on Student Learning andSuccess put forth a series of recommendations “to enhance the educational experience of [its]students.”1 First among these recommendations was the need to place greater emphasis onwriting and writing skills in students’ curricula. The Task Force’s report sketches the recenthistory of findings from such organizations as the National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U),the Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA), and the College Board’s NationalCommission on Writing (NCW) that

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Chau M. Tran, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7910

provides three new experiences – consultation with real-worldengineers during the feasibility study review, construction of a mock-up model prior to buildingthe prototype and substantiation of robustness.KeywordsCapstone senior design, two-semester design project, mechanical engineering senior, conversionof courses.1. IntroductionThe improvement of capstone senior design course has been a persistent process. Robert H.Todd, et al. [1] found that disciplines involving design and manufacture of products such asmechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and electrical engineering have placed high emphasis indesign courses. The survey identified the importance of industry-sponsored projects, teamwork,course duration, course logistics, and requirements for

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Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

The Westward Expansion: AI Concepts in Middle School Social Studies Zonila Robinson1, John Mativo2 and Ramana Pidaparti2 1 Social Studies Teacher, Duluth Adventist Christian School, Duluth, GA 30680/ 2College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602AbstractThrough an NSF funded ITEST program, ImageSTEAM, a summer workshop was conducted inJune 2023 with diverse middle school teachers. Specifically, we focused on introducing artificialintelligence (AI) concepts in the K-12 curriculum through computer vision and AI tools that willsubstantially augment science and technology teaching and Learning. We introduced visual mediaas a key bridge

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Arash Afshar, Mercer University; Dorina Marta Mihut; David Daniel Sellers, Mercer University; Emily R Schmidt, Mercer University; Erin Faith Parker, Mercer University

mechanical testing of 3D printed samples is an important addition to thetraditional engineering laboratory curriculum. In a rapidly evolving technological environment,3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology, reshaping the engineering andmanufacturing sectors. 3D printing has significantly impacted the manufacturing landscape dueto its cost-effectiveness, recyclability of materials, and the ability to fabricate intricate geometrieswith high resolution [1, 2, 3, 4]. The applications of additive manufacturing are widespread,encompassing fields such as medicinal delivery, aerospace, automotive systems, and construction.Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) stands out as the most prevalent method of 3D printing. InFDM, a thermoplastic material

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

the challenge through gently scaffolded assignments andclearly defined expectations. The use of good literature should meaningfully contribute tostudent development as engineers and as individuals capable of critical thinking. Appendicesprovide twenty reading assignments as assigned to the students on the learning managementsystem.KeywordsReading, Introduction to Engineering, Liberal ArtsIntroduction and Literature ReviewAs ABET and engineering programs across the country endeavor to shape well-roundedengineers [1], a growing emphasis has been placed on engaging the liberal arts in the engineeringcurriculum. The liberal arts are widely accepted as key to higher education to the degree theyfocus students on how to think rather than simply what

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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structure can be seen in Figure 1. With the exception of the advisors (green boxesalong the right side of the figure) and the faculty program director and assistant program director,all roles are held by undergraduate students at the university. In some cases, graduate studentsare involved in advisory and mentor roles with the remaining positions being faculty andindustry professionals.Figure 1. Organizational Structure of CEDC, highlighting the various roles for student members andprofessional advisors.This adoption of a corporate organizational structure was originally implemented out ofnecessity, but it was eventually highlighted as a unique feature of the program, providing both aunique method to teach students, and a means to ensure long-term

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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finishedprototypes.KeywordsTower Bridge, Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionDesign, in its nature is a multidisciplinary pursuit, is difficult to teach and most collegeundergraduate engineering programs defer the offering of any full-blown design course until thesenior year, often as a capstone course [1]. These capstone courses provide students theopportunity to work on real-world engineering projects. Usually, these design projects are openended and tackled in student teams [2]. Many educators are starting to realize that emphasizingdesign early in the engineering program provides certain benefits for the professional formationof the undergraduate engineer. Nowadays, it is common to see a design project moduleintegrated in the