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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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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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Wei Zhang

ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceprogramming [6]. For many of these students, it may be their first encounter with writingalgorithms or programs. Programming is a process of translating a mental plan into termscompatible with the computer [8], which requires specific capabilities and skills, including theability to grasp abstract coding concepts, problem-solving and decomposition skills,memorization of specific syntaxes, and the ability to use the semantics and structures of newnon-natural languages [9]. We adopt the small group tutorial method [7], which has proveneffective in improving students' programming learning and retention, allowing for more personalcontact and creating a better sense of involvement for all. This is expected to benefit

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

and financialgoals’ and 4) to enhance students’ career preparation.Design / Method: Our study sample consisted of 182 students enrolled in 6 engineering classes Thesepaired teams were grouped into Squads with a unifying product, a “drill.” Each course examinedcomponents of the drill, performing design analysis within their subject matter. The one graduatecourse developed a Business Plan to launch a startup business to manufacture and assemble allthe components of the drill.Results: Integrated Projects were piloted in the Spring semester 2023. Since each Squad hadconsistent deliverables, like a project team charter, coordination between classes was simplifiedand information shared via a Squad leader, the project coordinator for a

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

rwoodley@mst.edu, kaur.amardeep@ieee.org, thswift@mst.edu, steve.e.watkins@ieee.org, rdua@mst.edu, mrghx4@mst.eduAbstractGaming as used for eLearning is becoming more popular and is widely used in blended andflipped classroom teaching modalities. Many platforms exist to assist instructors in developinggame play to teach STEM related subjects. In this paper we explore using Kahoot! as a platformto teach concepts in a basic electrical circuit analysis course. We investigate the structure ofKahoot! and the types of topics we want to explore from circuit analysis. This project is part of alarger plan to explore other gaming platforms and develop novel game platforms to aid in theinstruction of STEM based courses. The goal is to

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Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen A. Cerda; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

Section Conference into appropriately sealed and labeled centrifuge tubes. These solutions with different pH served as our solution of interest while the anthocyanin solution acted as our pH indicator. All liquids were safely sealed and labeled before they were shipped out to the participants. During the actual experimentation, the students were only required to add each of the pH solutions into each of the indicator solutions, observe/record the visible color changes and quantify the pH of each solution using a pH paper. 3. Planning a well-balanced schedule with breaks to avoid fatigue: Planning a well-balanced schedule for a virtual camp is crucial to avoid fatigue and ensure an enjoyable and

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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Ranil Wickramasinghe

self-evaluation and open response questions to collect quantitative and anecdotal evidence describing © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencepotential improvements to the students’ research skills and self-efficacy, mentoring relationships,and awareness and interest in careers in STEM.Mentoring activities were held during the research experience and planned for the upcomingacademic year as a part of the REM initiative. Emphasis was placed on sessions where the studentscould interact with the undergraduate and graduate student researchers in both formal and informalsettings. The program supplied lunch weekly for the HS students and the

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Nathaniel Van Devender; Michael Hardesty; Rohit Dua

insaneramblings of a madman,” as well as to Dr. Rohit Dua for his ever-present mentorship.References[1] MIT OpenCourseWare, "Lec 1 | MIT 6.450 Principles of Digital Communications I, Fall 2006," 28 April 2009. [Online]. Available: https://tinyurl.com/4wsauunpNathaniel Van Devender will graduate in 2024 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He plans towork in the Electrical Power industry for his career but favors a myriad of other disciplines ashobbies. He has been overheard saying “the day I stop learning is the day that I die.”Michael Hardesty is a first-generation college student and will be graduating in spring of 2024with a BS in Electrical Engineering, a Computer Engineering minor, and an Automation minor.He is currently working at John Deere

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Hossein Saiedian

examples of LLMs as teaching toolsinclude: • Ask for a lecture session (or semester) plan for a given topic o Topics, assignments, project, exam questions • Let the tool generate explanations of the concepts in varying levels of detail o Ask for examples, formal definition, humorous analogies, references, questions • Ask the tool to generate a quiz o Ask for the types of question you prefer o Evaluate for accuracy; modify to suit your purposeEmpowering Faculty and Students: Key Skills for Harnessing GAIUtilizing LLMs effectively demands a set of key skills that empower both educators andstudents to engage with these tools in meaningful ways. Problem formulation isfoundational, requiring clear

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

in STEM disciplines. TheKansas LSAMP alliance, led by Kansas State University, offers multiple activities aimed towardsthe success of underrepresented identities and first-generation students. For instance, ResearchImmersion: Pathways to STEM, KS-LSAMP Scholars Program, KS-LSAMP T.E.A.M MentorProgram, Transfer Visit Day, and KS-LSAMP Connect. With integrating the lean manufacturingtool of “identifying value” where value corresponds to all the characteristics or functions ofsomething that meets a person's needs from feedback surveys, led the outcomes of activities andprograms being flexible and individualized plans for each student making KS-LSAMPeducational program more efficient and effective.KeywordsKS-LSAMP alliance, Undergraduate

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Benjamin Cuebas; Rohit Dua

Project.Initial testing of the device was planned after acquiring a UB1290 12V lead acid battery. Thisbattery was not new but instead expected to be degraded because it was found in an electronicsrecycling bin. To determine whether the battery could still be considered in good condition, itwas drained by the Constant Current Battery Load Discharger and Tester. The data sheet for thisbattery stated that the expected life for the battery, if draining to 10V at 0.25C, would be 3 hoursor 180 minutes [3]. Newly Manufactured VS Degraded Battery 12V Lead Acid - 0.25C Discharge Rate

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Ian Tognoni; Steve E. Watkins

option. For the multi-input circuitoptions, both input voltages are shown. Figure 1. GUI and display for the inverting circuit option.Summary and Future WorkAn OpAmp circuit application was created using Unity with multimedia and interactive features.A preliminary demonstration of the virtual tool was given in a Spring 2023 course with positiveresponses. After further testing on selected operation systems and devices, the tool will be usedfor both in-class demonstrations and off-line assignments. A Mac version is planned toaccompany the Windows and Linux versions. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Copyright © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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

Knowledge [17][18][19] [10][20] Communication Skills [17][18][19] [10][21][20] Team Leadership [22][23][24][25][17][18][19][10][21][20] © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Problem Solving [24][17][18] [21] Decision Making [22][17][18] Taking Initiative [26][22][19] Conflict Resolution [17][18] Emotional Intelligence [27] Self-Control [26] [25][10] Planning and Scheduling [22

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Yuva M. Tammineni; Talha Khan; Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun

from abetter understanding of what it takes to launch a successful business by learning more about thecharacteristics that contribute to entrepreneurial success.In recent years, educators in the field of engineering have placed increased value on encouragingstudents to adopt an entrepreneurial outlook. The goal of this change is to encourage originalthought, inventiveness, and a can-do spirit in the next generation of engineers. To do this, manydifferent plans and programs have been put into motion. Engineering schools have begun offeringspecific entrepreneurship courses and programs in an effort to encourage students to develop theirown business ideas. Students can learn valuable lessons in business planning, market research, IPprotection

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Alexander Douglas

Section Conferencedesign was economically feasible. However, the group followed the existing plan very closelyand pushed back when asked to investigate other methods as they had a feasible design.Group 5 focused much effort on alternative mining methods. The high water table made itimmediately apparent that traditional truck and shovel operations would be complicated. Thestudents knew of dredges but had no previous design work with them. They researched pipe sizesand pump characteristics required for the mining operation. They designed an onboard primarysizing circuit to reduce material handling costs and a discharge into the pit to eliminate finerecirculation. The initial box cut to float the dredge was another opportunity for novel ideas

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Hunter Flodman

pandemic. In-person workshops with this structure continue in theUnited States and have also been hosted in Spain and Germany in the past two years. Virtualworkshops continue to be held to further reach international audiences. The idea of makingsmall changes to incorporate process safety into any chemical engineering course remains acornerstone of the workshop with multiple breakout sessions designed to show faculty that thismethod can be done with relatively little effort while satisfying ABET outcomes. Furthermore,this can be done without department permission or making changes to the four-year plan. It ismy opinion that process safety should be a core chemical engineering course, but I also believethe more students are exposed to process

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Chun-Hsing Ho; Nyawa Allieu

understanding contract documents and drawings,along with technical terminology, symbols, and abbreviations. Their learning, as it focused on thebasics, additionally introduced them to the most common materials used in Construction in theUnited States along with the codes that determined the local building practices. Overall, the goalof CNST 112 is to ensure that the students come out of the class equipped to read plans, doquantity takeoffs, and understand construction materials and methods.ChallengesChallenges faced by the instructor were the classroom setting and the huge amount of lecturematerials that were given by the previous instructor only a week prior to the beginning of thesemester. Due to overwhelmed enrollments, the lecture room had to be

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Rong Li; Huabo Lu

feedback from students provides us with the confidence to use thislanguage further.Comparisons between Functional Programming and other paradigms such as OOP add a goodpart to students’ understanding. We plan to list more comparisons in the future, such as redoingsome homework exercises from previous programming classes using F#. More applied learningprojects, such as designing a web app, will find an opportunity to be added to our class. A high-quality reference, F# for Fun and Profit [15], will be formally introduced as a reference in theclass syllabus. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceReference[1] M. Scott, Programming Language

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

knowledge of the topics of Statics to the sustainable re-design andanalysis of the drill case. This promoted active participation among each class team as well ascollaboration with the pair teams of their Squads as they worked through the challenges of eachweek’s team assignments (deliverables).2.5. Data Collection Plan Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected to help the researchers evaluate theimpact of our Integrated Project teams using PBL. Conceptual understanding of Statics wasobtained through pre- and post- assessments beyond course assignments. Assessment questionsrequired the knowledge and application of engineering principles to solve problems.2.6 Data Analysis The limited quantitative data obtained from

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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

How does what you learned in this course compare to what you’ve learned in courses with a traditional format (i.e., lectures and exams)? o What challenges did you face during the course? How did you overcome those challenges? • Have you been able to apply what you learned to your research? If so, how? If not, can you foresee applications in the future? • Did the course impact your perspective about how engineering graduate courses should be taught? If so, how? If not, why not? • Has this course impacted your future career plans and/or your preparation for your future career plans? If so, how?Across the reflection questions, students reflected on the role of themselves, their peers, and theirinstructor in the learning process

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

communication skills. In fact,undergraduate lab (along with capstone design) is very useful in satisfying ABET StudentOutcomes 3 (an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences), 5 (an ability tofunction effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborativeand inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives) and 6 (an ability todevelop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and useengineering judgment to draw conclusions).There have been significant developments in the use of virtual teaching labs and this has led toarguments on the pros and cons of using virtual labs in place of physical labs. Mosterman et al.[1] argued that virtual laboratories

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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

79% Fall 2020 December 2020 6 7 86% Fall 2021 December 2021 7 8 88% Fall 2022 December 2022 6 8 75%Each fall, after closing the survey, the evaluator downloaded response data from Qualtrcis surveysoftware to Microsoft Excel and analyzed them. To improve validity of the analysis, and tosupport planning and decision-making for the course and the NRT program, results werediscussed during a co-interpretive session with NRT program leaders [16]. Noticeable from theseannual review sessions, was that responses changed little from year to year. For this paper,quantitative data analysis involved

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

. Figure 2: Desired Cabinet door initial and final positions(a) Design strategy (15 minutes) 1. Develop a design strategy taking safety, cost, space, designand manufacturing simplicity, and aesthetic values into account. The plan should include the useof a gift/soft box to develop the concept proof. 2. Identify the mechanism design approach (twoposition, three position, fixed pivot etc.) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference(b) Perform Mechanism Syntheses (15 minutes) Perform the mechanism synthesis on a papershowing each position and construction lines for the supervisor’s verification.(c) Develop the prototype (15 minutes) Using the available

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Promoting Collaboration and Team Building through "Fair Game" Problem-Based Exercise Yimesker Yihun1 and Lena Lamei2 1 Wichita State University, 2 Carolina University,AbstractCollaboration among team members is essential for the success of semester-long projects,especially for students who are not familiar with each other, especially in their early academicyears. To address this challenge, this study proposes an innovative approach called "Fair Game"for professors to facilitate relationship building, identify individual strengths, and create plans forteam success. The

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

by courses already offered in the electronic, mechanical, and computer systems programs, so the need for new courses to satisfy additional learning outcomes was minimal. Both faculty and administration were enthusiastic about the opportunity, particularly when it was apparent that a new degree program could be offered with only a small increase in total faculty teaching load. • At Kansas State University, the B.S. Engineering Technology programs are degree options under the single umbrella degree of B.S. Engineering Technology. This structure streamlines the logistics involved in establishing a new Engineering Technology curriculum. • The K-State 2025 Strategic Action and Alignment Plan for K

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Heather L. Walker; W. Kent McAllister; Michael W. Mourot; J. Robert Dean; Greg Nesmith; Edgar C. Clausen

with attendance, the mentoring program overall was ahuge success.In looking at specific mentor comments, the mentors noted that the students were very interestedin being mentored and that mentoring really helped the students learn about industry, search foremployment, develop a good work/life balance and provide ideas and goals to aspire to. Inaddition, the mentors were able to connect with other alumni through their participation in thementoring process. The mentors would have preferred an earlier starting date to allow thestudents to better prepare for the Career Fair and would have liked more structure in planning,communication and engagement. They noted that the mentor circles worked best with 2-3mentors and 4-6 students. As was noted

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceLesson Plan and ResultsAs a Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement in the Liberal Arts Foundation at AugsburgUniversity, PHY119: Physics for the Fine Arts and its accompanied Lab is a 4-credit course thatencompasses a scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the humanbody in the context of music, the visual arts, and theater. Augsburg’s campus is located in theCedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, one of the most diverse areas in the region. 58%of undergraduates are students of color, 55% are female, and 54% are first generation. Ourclassroom’s diversity was a good representation of these

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Stuart Berntein

class is also imperative. It is difficult forstudents to effectively participate in classroom discussions if they are not familiar with thetopics. Again, attempting to teach workplace disciplines, an employee will rarely be expected toattend a design or construction meeting without first reviewing client preferences, plans,specifications, etc. relating to the project.In class, discussions focus more on the students’ experience with and feeling toward the topicthan on memorization of terms and definitions. Students are strongly encouraged to voice theiropinions on the topic. Students are further encouraged to disagree with each other, the text, andthe professor, as long as they do so respectfully. This is the primary rule in the classroom