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Angela Attia; Sierra Johnson; Shuza Binzaid; John Attia; Yusuf Isa-Yusuf; Warsame Ali

1 Session 2020 Wireless Network System for Grid with Node & End Station Development for Remote Sensing Angela Attia, Yusuf Isa-Yusuf, Shuza Binzaid, John Attia, Warsame Ali Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Prairie View A&M University Sierra Johnson Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Morgan State University, Maryland AbstractWireless networks in the

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Veronica Mitchell; Benjamin Matheson; Tye Martin; Phuong Nguyen; Vanessa Svihla; Eva Chi; Heather Canavan

1 SessionXXXX DiversebyDesign:IncreasingtheRepresentationofPeoplewithDisabilitiesthrough CommunityEngagement VeronicaC.Mitchell, BenjaminT.Matheson, PhuongA.H.Nguyen,1,3TyeD.Martin,1,2Vanessa 1 1,3 Svihla,2,3EvaY.Chi,1-3HeatherE.Canavan1-3 1CenterforBiomedicalEngineering 2DepartmentofChemical&BiologicalEngineering

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Michael Brown; Christopher Medlow; Shuza Binzaid; Penrose Cofie; Warsame Ali; John Attia

1 Session 2020 Vertical Column Wind Speed Measurement at PVAMU Michael Brown, *Christopher Medlow, Penrose Cofie, John Attia, Warsame Ali, Shuza Binzaid, Electrical Engineering and *Mechanical Engineering Prairie View A&M University AbstractThis project was designed to report wind data such as speed, frequency, direction, and temperaturefor future plans to install a multitude of wind turbines at Prairie View A&M University

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Krista Nicklaus; Daniel Puperi; Patricia Clayton

is100 students with approximately 20 students in each of 5 lab sections. Lectures prepare students forlab by connecting theoretical concepts to lab activities. The final three and a half weeks of lectureare centered around a programming project to introduce students to the area of biomedicalinformatics, which is not covered in lab. There are two major themes in lab: (1) computer-aidedengineering and (2) circuit design leading to an instrumentation device. The major projects in thelab portion of 214L corresponding to the topics are (1) use of SOLIDWORKS to simulate bloodflow through a bifurcated artery with obstructions and (2) design and construction of anelectrocardiogram (ECG) device.The student-teacher took responsibility for one

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Yusuf Isa-Yusuf; Shuza Binzaid; John Attia

. Our design will be a self-sustained power system and also environmentallysafe. IntroductionThe research project will employ black body effect on the surface of a vaporizer allowing an idealizedphysical surface to absorb all incident electromagnetic radiation (light) incident on it regardless offrequency or angle of radiation to gasify a methane or ethane-based hydrocarbon with boiling point andspecific heat greater than that of water to produce between 125 – 250 psi of continuous gas pressure todrive the turbine bladesand consequently the generator. Project DescriptionA power system was designed modularly as shown in Figure 1 to include a black body vaporizer

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Matthew Wettergreen

1 Session XXXXUsing the 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen to Ease the Transition Between Low- andMedium-Fidelity Prototyping in an Engineering Design Course Matthew Wettergreen Associate Teaching Professor Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen Rice University, Houston, TX 77002 AbstractDesign programs frequently employ physical prototyping as a method of problem solving or toproduce functional solutions. A popular approach is to

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Zakreya Mahamud; Kamaluddin Hussein; Ali Warsame; John Attia; Ali Husainat; Shuza Binzaid

severalvariables on the output of a photovoltaic cell. The following activity explores energy from the sun interms of radiant energy to expand on the concept of electricity generation. Finally, we will conductresearch on simulation and emulation of solar panels in order to advance the efficiency of the outputpower. Project ObjectivesDuring our research, we used four fixtures to conduct our experiments. Each of the four fixturesplayed a vital role in the research. The first of four was the solar module (Figure 1), the solarmodule was used to run several experiments from measuring the yield of energy to seeing theoutput power that was given based off time, month, and position of the sun. The second fixturewe used was

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Adeyemi Taylor; Shuza Binzaid; John Attia

1 Microcontroller-based Custom Test Module for Multifunctional Sensor for Radiation Environments Adeyemi Taylor, Shuza Binzaid, John Attia Electrical Engineering Department Prairie View A&M University Texas AbstractMost of the non-transmitted diseases, like cancer, are a major area of research in health. Causes ofcancer in the body that have been identified include various electromagnetic emissions and ionizingradiation. Solutions to detect these dangerous environments at early stages can save many livesthrough the application

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Iftekhar Basith; Jeremy England; Lance Sebesta

levelschematic that included soldering, do measurement results, and finally build a PCB prototype. IntroductionAn integrated circuit is a small chip made of silicon that can house millions of electrical componentsand operate using either digital or analog values to transmit information [1]. The integrated circuitsthat operate using digital signals are most commonly found in computers [2]. Due to the advancementof technology, the number of transistors that can fit on a chip will double every year as stated byMoore’s Law [2]. This ability to make compact circuits at the nanoscale means that the human eye isno longer able to observe the individual circuits. This project aims to help better understand how theseven

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Ian Gravagne

1 The Narrative Engineer Ian Gravagne Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept. Baylor University Extended AbstractIn recent years we have all become more aware of the central role that algorithms can play inproducing unjust and unfair outcomes for certain individuals and people groups. Although the largeand highly visible players in the information technology industry (such as Facebook) have borne thebrunt of the criticism, scrutiny has also been leveled at the field of computer science generally

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Diana de la Rosa-Pohl; Catherine Horn

1 Session XXXX Endeavour S-STEM: Supporting High-Achieving Underserved Students in STEM Diana de la Rosa Pohl Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Houston Catherine Horn Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of HoustonAbstractStudents from underserved populations face many obstacles in their endeavor to obtain a bachelor’sdegree in STEM. The challenges are not

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Roli Varma

policies gave preference to the U.S. growing economic and technicalneeds2. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 established H-1 visas for workers whoreside in a foreign country, have distinguished merit and ability, and come to the U.S.temporarily to perform services urgently needed in the country. The third preference of the U.S.Immigration Act of 1965 is for professionals, scientists, and artists of exceptional ability, and itssixth preference is for skilled and unskilled workers in occupations for which labor is in shortsupply. The 1990 Immigration Act developed a temporary contract labor program for thetechnology industry to maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global economy.Since 1990, U.S. companies have been recruiting foreign-born

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Roli Varma

; indeed large numbers of women are opting forcomputing majors in India. AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (0650410). Iwould like to thank all students who gave their valuable time. References 1. National Science Board, 2018, Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation, Arlington. 2. U.S. Department of Labor, 2017, Employment Projections: 2016-26 Summary, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm 3. Aspray, W., 2016, Women and Underrepresented Minorities in Computing: A Historical and Social Study, Springer, Switzerland. 4. Ahuja, M., 2002, “Women in the

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Jiyah Starks; Yuxin Jiao; Danyal Syed; Reginald McKenzie II

1 ASEE GSW Annual Conference Paper The Engineering Design process for the EPICS’ Motorized Art Table for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Yuxin Jiao, Jiyah Starks, Danyal Syed, Reginald McKenzie II The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science The University of Texas At Dallas Abstract My Possibilities is a nonprofit organization that leads vocational education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout North Texas. One sector

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Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow; Dayra Fallad-Mendoza; Benjamin Fetrow; Christopher Fetrow; Vanessa Svihla

1 Session XXXX What I Wish My PI Knew: Student Experiences in Undergraduate Research Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow Center for Biomedical Engineering University of New Mexico Benjamin Fetrow, Christopher Fetrow Chemistry Department University of New Mexico Dayra Fallad-Mendoza, Vanessa Svihla Organization, Instruction & Learning Sciences

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Amir Karimi

the teaching assistant did not teach newmaterials but answered to questions that students had difficulty with; and solved additional exampleproblems. An examination of the influence of recitation sessions did not show significantimprovement on class passing rate3 (A, B, and C grades), even if the attendance was mandatory.However, study showed a shift of grades from B to A, C to B, and modest shift from D to C. Thestudy indicated that recitation sessions were helpful to students who actively participate in therecitation sessions and were completing their homework assignments. Table 1 shows4 the increasein percentage of grades of A and B in several ME courses between 2000 and 2006 after therecitation hours were added in 2000. Table 1

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Roman Taraban; Curtis Craig; Srinivasa Murthy Gunturu; Edward E. Anderson

Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University AbstractEngineering students spend considerable time learning how to solve problems. The present workextends Taraban, Craig, and Anderson [1], which involved the analysis of paper-and-pencil solutionsof statics problems by engineering students and faculty. In the present research, transcripts ofparticipants’ think-aloud protocols from Taraban et al. were analyzed through the application ofnatural language processing methods. One method used Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC)to search through transcripts for terms in LIWC’s predefined dictionaries that represent specificcognitive and affective categories. A

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Alex Nunez-Thompson; Matthew Wettergreen

1 Session XXXX Implementing Authentic, University-Level Engineering Design Coursework in Pre-College Programs for Low-Income Students Alex Nunez-Thompson Yes Prep Brays Oaks Matthew Wettergreen Rice University AbstractEffective engineering curricula are sparse at the secondary level, and often revolve around projects-for-a-grade instead of implementing solutions to real-world challenges

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John Carrell; Joshua Cruz; Stephanie Kuzmack

1 Session XXXX Using Humanities as Context for STEM Empathy Development: A Discourse John Carrell*, Joshua Cruz**, Stephanie Kuzmack* *Honors College, **College of Education Texas Tech University AbstractThe need to provide science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learners,particularly engineers, with an understanding of humanities is becoming increasingly apparent.Continued globalization through technologies means that what engineers create has an impact

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Cody Crosby; Anita Patrick; Margo Cousins; Laura Suggs; Mia Markey

1 Scientific Skill Acquisition and Identity of Visiting Scholars in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site Cody Crosby, Margo Cousins, Laura Suggs, Mia Markey Department of Biomedical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin Anita Patrick STEM Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction The University of Texas at Austin AbstractThis paper describes a preliminary analysis of a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) Site

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Gokul Venugopal; Mequanint A. Moges; Brian La; Jeremy Fitzpatrick; Maryam Karage; Taylor Gehring

1 SEGURANCA – SAFETY IN YOUR HANDS Maryam Karage, Jeremy Fitzpatrick, Brian La, Taylor Gehring, Gokul Venugopal, Mequanint Moges Engineering Technology Department University of Houston AbstractIn today's day and age, parents, and guardians often find themselves preoccupied due to the fast paceof our everyday routines. Absent-mindedness can lead to neglect for the safety of children and thosein need of constant supervision. According to the FBI, the total number of missing children hasremained at nearly half a million over

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Gokul Venugopal; Moges Mequanint; Gabriella Rodriguez; Jenniffer Rodriguez; Valerie Cua; Maria Gloria Obono

1 Face Swap Crisis Gabriella Rodriguez, Jenniffer Rodriguez, Valerie Cua, Maria Gloria Obono, Gokul Venugopal, Mequanint Moges Engineering Technology Department University of Houston AbstractA few years ago, artificial intelligence networks known as Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs) gave rise to so-called “Deepfakes” (a portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake”), videoimagery designed to either completely impersonate an individual or superimpose their image/voiceonto another visage. Deepfake is a

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Gokul Venugopal; Moges Mequanint; Michael Anjorin; Andy Appau; Nawal Elsadig; Andres Escobar; Hao Zhang

1 The Vault- Smart Desk Michael Anjorin, Andy Appau, Nawal Elsadig, Andres Escobar, Hao Zhang, Gokul Venugopal, M. Moges Engineering Technology Department University of Houston AbstractEfficiency and productivity are vital factors that individuals seek to encompass in their accustomedconduct. The developing desire to sit and stand desk has been seen as essential elements in anabundance of business corporations, universities, and personal establishments. A 2016 studycomplied by the Texas A&M Health Science

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Spencer Thompson; Larry Stambeck; Andy Posa; Paniz Hazaveh

1 Session XXXX An Efficient Way of Converting Outdated Allen Bradley PLC-5 System into Modern ControlLogix 5000 Spencer Thompson, Andrew Poza, Larry Stambeck, Aleksandr Sergeyev, Paniz Hazaveh Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering Technology, College of Computing, Michigan Technological University Houghton, MichiganAbstractThe implementation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology is one of the

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; John Irwin; Adrienne Minerick

1 Session XXXX Pioneering Approach for Offering the Convergence MS Degree in Mechatronics and Associated Graduate Certificate Aleksandr Sergeyev Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering Technology, College of Computing, Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan Adrienne Minerick College of Computing, Michigan

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Ulan Dakeev; Recayi Pecen; Faruk Yildiz; Ali Aljaroudi PhD

1 Session ETDA Novel Augmented Reality Application For A Mobile Renewable Trailer As An Emergency Response Ulan Dakeev, Reg Pecen, Faruk Yildiz, Ali Aljaroudi PhD Engineering Technology Department Sam Houston State University AbstractThe number of hurricanes and storms in the last decade have steadily increased in Texas leavingresidents without water, electricity, and medical care. Electricity needed for emergency medicalequipment is crucial to save victims

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Irma Rocio Vazquez; Sakineh Chabi

1 Solar Fuels: Importance of Material Compatibility in Their Production Irma Rocio Vazquez, Sakineh Chabi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractResearch and implementation of clean energy alternatives are paramount, not only for the earth butto more efficiently harness energy from renewable alternatives, such as the sun, which provides10,000 times the daily global energy demand. Artificial photosynthesis, or so-called solar fueltechnology, presents an alluring prospect in harnessing solar energy and offers a

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Zachary Brounstein; Elizabeth Armistead; Murali Duggina; Pallavi Sharma; Nathan Jackson

1 Microfabrication of MEMS Electro-Thermal Actuators for Problem-Based Learning Zachary Brounstein, Elizabeth Armistead, Murali Duggina Nanoscience & Microsystems Engineering University of New Mexico Pallavi Sharma, Nathan Jackson Mechanical Engineering Department and Center for High Technology Materials University of New Mexico AbstractMicroelectromechanical systems (MEMS) is a multidiscipline area requiring knowledge in variousSTEM disciplines such as

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AHMED HUSSAIN; Nizar Tayem; Jamal Nayfeh; Samir El-Nakla

1 Undergraduate Engineering Program Assessment, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement Process: A Case Study Ahmed A. Hussain Department of Electrical Engineering Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, KSA Nizar Tayem Department of Engineering and Technology Texas A & M University, USA Jamal Nayfeh College of Engineering Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, KSA

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Jalal Rastegary; Patricia Sullivan; Stephanie Lloyd; Jason Dana; Catrina Damrell; Peter Cooke

1 Efficient Operation of Independent Grocery Stores in New Mexico Jalal Rastegary, Patricia Sullivan, Stephanie Lloyd, Jason Dana Engineering New Mexico Resource Network College of Engineering New Mexico State University Catrina Damrell, Peter Cooke Manomet, Inc., Plymouth, Massachusetts AbstractIn rural New Mexico, the scarcity of grocery stores can create considerable challenges to gettinghealthy and affordable food. The lack of grocery stores creates a situation in