ATPDraw e bancada de simulação como fomentadores de inclusão na engenharia - a iniciação científica inclusiva.

Abstract

The complexity of electrical power distribution systems and the ongoing pursuit for quality in energy supply lead distribution companies to carry out frequent interventions in their networks. To ensure the effectiveness of network improvements, constant analyses of the systems that provide energy to consumers are essential. Therefore, studies and analyses using both computational tools and experimental simulation benches are crucial for the electrical sector. The integration of these elements in electrical engineering courses, both in teaching and research, is crucial to qualify students for emerging demands in the industry and the changing market landscape. This evolving market not only requires technical skills but also interpersonal skills, known as soft skills. These skills are widely discussed and emphasized in undergraduate programs, aiming to develop wellrounded individuals capable of excelling in the market and society. Another extensively debated aspect in higher education institutions is inclusion. At the Federal Institute of Goiás (IFG), there are the NAPNEs (Nuclei of Assistance to People with Specific Needs), which provide support and assistance to students with specific needs throughout their academic journey. Considering the dynamics of the current electrical sector, the emergence of new technologies, market and individual needs, as well as the inclusion of students with specific needs in electrical engineering courses, this work proposes the inclusion of a freshman student diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in research, utilizing both computational tools and experimental setups from the electrical sector