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Ian Tognoni; Steve E. Watkins

graduate with a BS in Computer Engineering in December 2023.Contact: imtm5c@mst.edu.Steve E. WatkinsSteve E. Watkins is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University ofScience and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His technical interestsinclude smart sensor systems, optics, and engineering education. He is active in IEEE, IEEE-HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the IEEE Education Society Vice-President ofEducational Activities and Award (2019-22), the 2018 IEEE-HKN President, the 2019-20 ASEEECE Division Chair, the 2015-17 ASEE Zone III Chair, and the 2008-09 ASEE Midwest SectionChair. He is a senior member of IEEE and a fellow of SPIE. His Ph.D. is from the University ofTexas at Austin (1989

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Mirit Shamir; Matthew Sanderson; Rebecca Cors; Nathan Hendricks; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Melanie M. Derby

faculty © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencefrom the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and the College of Arts andSciences or guest speakers form different disciplines, class discussion, and class activity. It alsoincludes readings, individual reflection assignments, individual system component maps, and afinal individual project, an integrated system map. Since fall 2019, thirty seven (37) NRTstudents participated in the course and completed it. Out of the 37 students, 19 were master’sstudents and 18 were doctoral students.The NRT Integrated FEW Systems course is dynamic, iterative, and cumulative. It uses aconceptualize

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Lin Zhang

Conference[1] OpenAI, “GPT-4 Technical Report,” 2023, arXiv: 2303.08774.[2] J. Jumper, R. Evans, A. Pritzel, T. Green, M. Figurnov, O. Ronneberger, K. Tunyasuvunakool, R. Bates, A. Žídek, A. Potapenko, and A. Bridgland, “Highly accurate protein structure prediction with AlphaFold,” Nature, vol. 596, no. 7873, pp. 583–589, Aug. 2021.[3] X. Gong, L. Zhao, R. Tang, Y. Guo, X. Liu, Y. Tang, J. He, W. Shi, X. Niu, X. Wang, and FY. Wang, “AI educational system for primary and secondary schools,” in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition., Jun. 2019.[4] A. ARIS, A. Uluagac, L.P. Rondon, D. Ortiz, M. Ross, and M. Finlayson, “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Cybersecurity Curriculum: New Perspectives,” in

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Robert Woodley; Amardeep Kaur; Theresa Swift; Steve E. Watkins; Rohit Dua; Michael Gosnell

. She received her Ph.D. in ElectricalEngineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO in 2009. Hertechnical interests include smart structure sensors and engineering education. She is a memberof IEEE and ASEE and active in IEEE-HKN. She was the 2011-2012 ASEE Midwest SectionChair. Contact: thswift@mst.edu.Steve E. WatkinsSteve E. Watkins is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University ofScience and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His technical interestsinclude smart sensor systems, optics, and engineering education. He is active in IEEE, IEEE-HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the IEEE Education Society Vice-President ofEducational Activities and Award (2019-22

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Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

Evaluation of Waste Plastic/Polymer Modified Bituminous Concrete Mixes. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, Vol. 68, No. 11, 2009, pp. 975–979.[9] Khurshid, M. B., N. A. Qureshi, A. Hussain, and M. J. Iqbal. Enhancement of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Properties Using Waste Polymers. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 44, No. 10, 2019, pp. 8239–8248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-019- 03748-3.[10] Movilla-Quesada, D., A. C. Raposeiras, L. T. Silva-Klein, P. Lastra-González, and D. Castro-Fresno. Use of Plastic Scrap in Asphalt Mixtures Added by Dry Method as a Partial © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section

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Stephen Pierson; Larry Marshall; Landon Lemmons; Lucas Efrid; Wan Shou; Han Hu

Polymers - Complete Guide. Omnexus. https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/3d-printing-and- additive-manufacturing-polymers-and-processes © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[2] M. Jiménez, L. Romero, I. A. Domínguez, M. D. M. Espinosa, and M. Domínguez, “Additive Manufacturing Technologies: An Overview about 3D Printing Methods and Future Prospects,” Complexity, vol. 2019, 2019, doi: 10.1155/2019/9656938.[3] S. Kolosov, G. Vansteenkiste, N. Boudeau, J. C. Gelin, and E. Boillat, “Homogeneity aspects in selective laser sintering (SLS),” J Mater Process Technol, vol. 177, no. 1–3, pp. 348–351, Jul. 2006

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Hunter Flodman

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Closing the Gap Between Industry Needs and Academic Training Related to Process Safety Instruction Hunter Flodman University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringAbstractIndustry hosted faculty workshops have played an important role in introducing chemicalengineering faculty to process safety concepts. This paper explores the evolution of industryworkshops for faculty over the past decade along with suggested strategies to meet process safetylearning outcomes.KeywordsProcess Safety, Industry, Faculty WorkshopsIntroductionProcess safety deals with the

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Carson Emeigh; Austin Griswold; Rumayel H. Pallock; Jaideep Sahni; Morgan Schake; Udochukwu Anuta; Jessica Deters; Sangjin Ryu

technology in pharmaceutical analysis: A review,” in Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, 2019, vol. 9, pp.238-247. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[5] D. Lee, A. Erickson, T. You, A. T. Dudley & S. Ryu, “Pneumatic microfluidic cell compression device for high-throughput study of chondrocyte mechanobiology,” in Lab on Chip, 2018, vol. 18, pp.2077-2086.[6] D. Lee, A. Erickson, A. T. Dudley & S. Ryu, “A microfluidic platform for stimulating chondrocytes with dynamic compression,” in Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2019, vol. 151, p.e59676.[7] S. Hopper, H. Zhang & S. Ryu, “Solid‑ink‑based

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

framework. Educational technology, 35(5), 31-38.[7] Ruder, P., Maier, M. H., & Simkins, S. P. (2021). Getting started with team-based learning (TBL): Anintroduction. The Journal of Economic Education, 52(3), 220-230.[8] Michaelsen, L. K. (2002). Getting started with team learning. Team learning: A transformative use ofsmall groups. Westport, CT: Greenwood.[9] Dominguez, A., Alarcon, H., & García-Peñalvo, F. J. (2019). Active learning experiences in EngineeringEducation. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[10] Beier, M. E., Kim, M. H., Saterbak, A., Leautaud, V., Bishnoi, S., & Gilberto, J. M. (2019). The effect ofauthentic

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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

Engineering Case Studies for Integrating Finite Element Analysis into a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum.”[6] P. N. Shenai, “Generation of Data Sets Using CFD and Realistic Probe Design for a Virtual Fluid Mechanics Laboratory,” Jul. 2023, doi: 10.25394/PGS.23720730.V2.[7] I. Nedyalkov, “OPEN-SOURCE COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION,” 2019. [Online]. Available: http://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/FEDSM/proceedings- pdf/AJKFluids2019/59025/V001T01A047/6449340/v001t01a047-ajkfluids2019-5475.pdf © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[8] Y. Xu, B. Zhao, S. Tung, and H. Hu, “Infusing Data Science into

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Ian Popp; Claudia Smith; Heather Walker

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference A Teaching Plan for Introducing Engineering in 1st-2nd Grade Classrooms in Northwest Arkansas Ian Popp, Claudia Smith, Dr. Heather Walker University of Arkansas Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical EngineeringAbstractDemand for engineering graduates has been consistently growing. Because engineering requiresstrong foundations in math and science, it is important to introduce engineering concepts early ineducation. In this work, a plan for introducing engineering into the early education classroomwas developed and presented to four elementary schools in Northwest Arkansas. The planconsisted of class

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Stephen C. Donnelly; Savanah G. Godwin; Nghi K. Ngo; Kaleb B. Manley; Edgar C. Clausen

physical laboratories,” J. Engr. Educ., vol. 100, no. 3, pp. 540-573, July 2011.[3] W.R. Penney and E.C. Clausen, editors, Fluid mechanics and heat transfer: inexpensive demonstrations and laboratory exercises, Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press, 2018.[4] C.E. Baukal and W.R. Bussman, “Discharge coefficient experiment,” Proc. ASEE 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019.[5] D. Savage, T. Porterfield, W.R. Penney and E.C. Clausen, “The draining of a tank: a lab experiment in fluid mechanics,” Proc. ASEE Midwest Regional Conference, 2021.[6] Magnetrol, Eclipse705 guided wave radar transmitter, https://www.magnetrol.com/en/products/eclipse-705-guided-wave-radar-transmitter, accessed June 2

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Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[16] S. Mehta, “Teaching statics ‘Dynamically’” Jun. 20, 1999. https://peer.asee.org/teaching- statics-dynamically[17] Cioc, N. Haughton, C. Wojciechowski, and S. Cioc, “Using Peer Assisted Learning in an Engineering Technology Course,” Hawaii University International Conferences, Jun. 2019.[18] V. V. B. Perez and A. C. Strong, “Exploring the effects of learning assistants on instructional team–student interactions in statics,” The International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, p. 030641902311663, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.1177/03064190231166323[19] T. D. Rockaway and D. J. Hagerty, Quality Enhancement In Statics. 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2--15943.[20] A

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Rong Li; Huabo Lu

Assistant Engineering Educator in2022. Before WSU, she was a Computer Science Instructor at Hutchinson Community College, © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceHutchinson, Kansas. She teaches programming classes such as Object-Oriented Programming,Data Structures, and Programming Paradigms. Her research includes Functional Programmingand Computer Science Education.Huabo Lu (He/Him/His)Huabo Lu obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciencedegree from Wichita State University in 2018. He joined Wichita State University in 2019, as anAssistant Teaching Professor. Before joining WSU, he was an Assistant Professor

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Sara E. Wilson

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Motivating Learning in the Face of Generative Artificial Intelligence Wilson, Sara E. Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) presents a number of challenges for engineering educators.It is particularly challenging for those teaching lower level programming courses where a numberof generative AI tools are capable of creating functional code in several computer languages. Toaddress this, assessment of homework in a first-year Mechanical Engineering course was changedfrom a focus on functioning code to the process of creating code. This switch in

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Preston Ward; Michael Hempel; Hamid Sharif

Benefits and Challenges of Remote Labs for Engineering Students - Engineering Institute of Technology” [Online]. https://www.eit.edu.au/the-benefits- and-challenges-of-remote-labs-for-engineering-students/. (accessed Jul. 17, 2023). © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[3] D. Whitney, E. Rosen, E. J. Phillips, G. Konidaris, and S. Tellex, “Comparing Robot Grasping Teleoperation Across Desktop and Virtual Reality with ROS Reality,” 18th International Symposium on Robotics Research, pp. 335–350, Nov. 2019.[4] T. Zhou, Q. Zhu, J. Du, “Intuitive Robot Teleoperation for Civil Engineering Operations with Virtual Reality and Deep Learning

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Mechatronics Education: Exploring Inertial Measurement Units Through Hands-on Learning Mohammadianaftah, Nafiseh and Wilson, Sara E. Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractInertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are commonly used in many devices, from exercise trackingwatches and cell phones to aircraft and space vehicles. These sensors include triaxialaccelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. In a mechatronics course taken by upper levelundergraduates and graduate students, a set of laboratory exercises was created to provide hands-on experience and practical exposure to the operation

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Yaoling Wang; Carrie Clark

of the Covid-19 pandemic on students’ mentalhealth, the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Consortium conducted a © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencesurvey from May to July 2020 [3]. The results revealed alarming levels of mental healthconcerns among graduate and professional students. Compared with data collected by SERUConsortium in 2019, prior to the pandemic, the prevalence of major depressive disorder amonggraduate and professional students had doubled, rising from 15% to 32%. Similarly, theprevalence of generalized anxiety disorder had increased by 1.5 times, going from 32% to 39%[3]. Notably, research doctoral

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Wei Zhang

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Empowering Low-Income Students for Success in Computer Science and Engineering: The S-STEM Project at the University of Louisville Wei Zhang Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292AbstractThis paper introduces the S-STEM project, an innovative initiative implemented by theComputer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Louisville. The project aimsto improve the success of low-income and academically talented students. Through thedevelopment of evidence

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Robotics and Automation to Fill an Industry Gap Julia L. Morse, Tim Bower, Eduard Plett Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology CampusAbstractDemand has been increasing for engineering technology graduates with skills in PLC-basedautomation that integrates industrial robotics. Employers report a lack of educational programsthat prepare automation practitioners with a mix of technical preparation and practical experienceappropriate to current and emerging implementation and troubleshooting technologies. In thepast decade

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Rebecca Kassa; Ibilola Ogundare; Brian Lines; Jake Smithwick; Kenneth Sullivan

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Strategies for Enhancing Performance Optimization Amidst Workforce Shortage in the Construction IndustryRebecca Kassa1*, Ibilola Ogundare1, Brian Lines2, Jake Smithwick3, and Kenneth Sullivan4 1Ph.D. Student, University of Kansas, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department2Associate Professor, University of Kansas, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department3 Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, The William States Lee College of Engineering Department of Engineering Technology and Construction

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference(WIP) Creating Value: Building an Engineering Mindset via Integrated Projects Adam Carlton Lynch and Amber Williams Wichita State UniversityAbstractBackground: We evaluated the effect of integrating several engineering courses in customer-supplierrelationships. Each class worked on different components of a product using course specificsubject matter in a Six Sigma framework while using KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset.Purpose / Hypothesis: To reverse engineer a common consumer product: 1) to discover ways to improve itsdesign; 2) to manufacture it in a more sustainable manner; 3) to meet operational

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Forces of Stage Design: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Normal Force, Frictional Force, and Design Ethics for non-STEM Majors Kristine Q. Loh1 and Moumita Dasgupta2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2 Department of Physics, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MNAbstractThis paper presents an innovative lecture and lab for teaching the concepts of normal andfrictional force to non-STEM majors through a design activity centered on raked, or inclined,stages. This joint lecture and lab suited a three

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferencePiloting a framework to evaluate and guide student understanding of global, socio-cultural, environmental and economic design factors Kaycie Lane1,* and Logan Perry1 1 Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA Corresponding author: Kaycie.lane@unl.edu * © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAbstractSeveral previous studies have highlighted the sociotechnical nature of engineering practice whilesimultaneously recognizing the