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Joshua Mitchener; Imam Al Razi; Yarui Peng

personalcomputers. As technology continues to improve and the demand for higher-density sources ofpower increases, researchers are currently continuing to look for ways to optimize power moduledesigns [1]. A typical multi-chip power module structure consists of a base plate, an insulatingsubstrate, bonding materials, power semiconductor chips, power interconnections, encapsulant,and a case. As more expensive materials such as silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN)become more widely available for use in power modules, power module fabrication continues to © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference 2D/2.5D/3D Designs, Python

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Mirit Shamir; Rebecca Cors; Melanie M. Derby

minorities (URM) students to fulfill STEM careers,but also enable the United States to thrive in the 21st century. Moreover, research labs that aremore diverse are more productive than those that are homogenous [1]. Thus, broadeningparticipation can help sustain and grow research communities. Our National Science FoundationResearch Traineeship Program (NRT), the Rural Resource Resiliency, at K-State Universityattracts students from diverse backgrounds and cultivates a culture of inclusiveness. Our NRT isan interdisciplinary graduate traineeship that trains diverse STEM graduate students to solve thegrand challenges of creating sustainable food, energy and water systems in rural communities insemi-arid regions. Incorporating interdisciplinary

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Jeffrey Wolchok; Hanna Jensen; Timothy J. Muldoon

as determined by the instructor, but also may be limited by the scope of the clinicalcollaborator’s contribution and environment as well as the suitability of the projects for seniordesign (ie to complex or costly). Alternatively, students with the best ideas that are exceptionallynovel will often file an invention disclosure, with co-inventor credit. Some notable examples ofdesign projects developed during the Clinical Needs course include:Case Study #1: A retractable peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter to provide a more appealing andergonomic tube design for patients. The product would maintain the function of a normal PDcatheter but would include retractable feature, potentially improving patient quality of life andongoing compliance with

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Fan Yu; Johanna Milord; Sarah Orton; Lisa Flores; Rose Marra

on different teaching methods and uncover whether or not these approacheswere used or were found to be supportive by the students. Our findings can benefit instructors ofengineering courses in improving or changing their teaching methods in order to enable studentsto adjust to remote learning better. The research team administered surveys during the final two weeks in the semester ofSpring 2020. One hundred nineteen participants answered a series of closed questions related tothe instructors’ teaching strategies across 8 different engineering courses (Table 1). Specifically,based on the question “What things did your instructor do that was helpful for learning online,”participants assessed whether instructors’ teaching strategies were

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

thefields (also known as “hidden figures”), among many more. The work was rooted in anti-racismat its core and centered the Call to Action from Black in Engineering [1] and the voices,perspectives, and publications of Black scholars and activists. The group curated a set of topresources that were well-received, discussed multiple times, and/or rated as very impactful in thefinal informal survey. These are available as a living Google doc at tinyurl.com/topCHEdeiConclusions/recommendations: A panel discussion in the Chemical Engineering Division washeld at the ASEE Virtual Meeting in July 2021 to report out from the Conversation Series.Attendees expressed continued interest being in community with others to talk about DEI topics,to learn more deeply

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Heather Walker

thermodynamics course during the COVIDpandemic (Fall 2020 semester). The informal student-faculty events did not have highparticipation but, from student comments, were meaningful to those who participated. Severalstudents mentioned the increased connections being beneficial to their mental health. Also, Ibelieve the increased emphasis on establishing student connections contributed to the relativelyhigh attendance throughout the semester. The higher attendance could then lead to higherengagement and increased learning. Further study would be needed to quantify this conclusion.References[1] C. Son, S. Hegde, A. Smith, X. Wang and F Sasangohar, “Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study

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Robert F. Saunders

ever been in college class room which means they don’t have thefirst year experience of what college is and what is expected of them past high school. Juniors inthe college class rooms had one full semester of college before COVID hit and have not been inthe class room to learn the rigor necessary to be successful as an engineering student.Meda [1] investigates the mental health problems of students over the COVID lockdown. Theeffects identified include but are not limited to psychological distress, symptoms of depression,anxiety and sleep disturbances. Although MEDA [1]) indicates when isolation measure are © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section

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Xingang Li; H. Onan Demirel; Molly H. Goldstein; Zhenghui Sha

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Exploring Generative Design Thinking for Engineering Design and Design Education Xingang Li, H. Onan Demirel, Molly H. Goldstein, and Zhenghui Sha* University of Texas at Austin/ Oregon State University/ University of Illinois/ University of Texas at AustinKeywordsGenerative design thinking, evolving design thinking model, faculty paperGenerative design (GD) is a design method that utilizes computational methods and algorithms togenerate designs [1]. Under a set of rules and constraints, GD can generate thousands of designoptions, allowing designers to explore a broader range of the design space to

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Shengfan Zhang; Eric Specking; Maryam Alimohammadi; Allison Boykin; Shawn Bell; Karl D. Schubert FIET; Shannon Davis

, Secondary STEM Education, K-12 Outreach, Research Experience for TeachersBackgroundThere have been recent and rapid advancements in engineering research on data analytics theoriesand methodologies, enabled and driven by smart and connected technologies, to maintain andimprove our health, infrastructure, and communities [1]. Compared to the growth in analyticsresearch, curriculum development in the K-12 and higher education environments are often muchslower and do not reflect this growth [2]. Current curricular data analytics lesson plans forsecondary schools mainly focus on the ready-to-use applications and resources such as MicrosoftAccess and Excel, while leaving out the deep understanding of the ideas and theories [3]. Othersuse infographics to

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John L. Krohn

. The author welcomes any suggestions or reference to other such studies.References[1] J. Keenan, F. Keyes, P. Hill, and J. Moore, Steam Tables, New York, John Wiley & Sons, 1969.John L. Krohn Dr. John L. Krohn is a Professor and currently serves as Interim Department Head in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Arkansas Tech University. Dr. Krohn earned his BSME and MSME degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has served as Department Head for the majority of his 30 years of service at ATU and his primary interest and research areas have been in nuclear materials interactions and energy

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Kevin R. Lewelling

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Judy L. Cezeaux

Kipling to develop theObligation and Ceremony Ritual. The first ceremony was held at the University Club inMontreal on April 25, 1925. Ceremonies inducting both engineering graduates and workingengineering professionals are conducted by Camps on behalf of the Corporation of the SevenWardens. At the ceremony, Canadian inductees receive an iron ring to symbolize theircommitment to their obligation. [1]Although the founding documents of the Corporation of the Seven Wardens prevented expansionof the Canadian Calling to other countries, in the 1950s there were discussions between theCorporation and professional engineers from the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)that led to two members of the OSPE being inducted into the Canadian Calling

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Mahmood Jebur; S. Ranil Wickramansinghe

, the two participants gained knowledge in the field of wastewatertreatment by working with both graduate and undergraduate researchers to treat different types ofwastewaters such as produced water and textile wastewater.The EC-MF process was built at University of Arkansas (U of A) including five EC units withone MF cell. A custom-built polycarbonate batch EC reactor having dimensions of 7 cm x 11 cmx 14 cm with a total volume of 1078 cm3 was used to conduct all the EC experiments. Fiveelectrodes (aluminum) were fitted vertically inside the reactor with a 10 mm inter electrodedistance. A DC power supply was connected to each EC reactor using a bipolar series (BPS)configuration. The current was tested in the range of 1 to 9.5 A, while the

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Bryan Hill; Kim LaScola Needy

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Saffeer M. Khan; Mohamed Ibrahim

iterative process: (1) understand cost and performance requirements,(2) analyze functions, (3) plan tasks, (4) model and prototype, (5) fabrication, and integration, (6)testing and evaluation, and (7) documenting and reporting progress. To train students in thisprocess, the electrical engineering curriculum includes an Electrical Systems Laboratory as a 2-credit final semester course. A design project is an important element of the course and constitutes50% of overall grade in the course. The topics include discrete components, integrated circuits(ICs), programmable logic controllers, and LabVIEW for test, measurement, and control.MethodologyAs a first step, students are grouped in teams of 2 to 3 members. Careful consideration is given toensure

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Andrew Behrmann; Shamik Bhattacharya

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Ishita Tandon

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Jessica Bain

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Solomon Isu