Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kaylee Cunning; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Joseph Tighi; Isabella M. Bueno; Jessica Deters

inspiring and educating the next generation of engineers.Concluding RemarksThe involvement of undergraduate students in this research provided them with valuable hands-on experience, enhancing their practical skills and knowledge. Programs supportingundergraduate research, like this one, play a critical role in preparing future engineers to tacklereal-world challenges. These experiences not only yield meaningful research results but alsosignificantly impact students' understanding of engineering principles and their careertrajectories, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.The transformative effects of these programs call for a reconsideration of resource allocation.The tangible outcomes emphasize the need for