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Hamzah Mousa; Margarita O. Genes; Adam C. Lynch

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Comprehensive Case Study of Project Based Learning in Engineering Hamzah Mousa1, Margarita Orozco Genes1, Adam Carlton Lynch2 1-Wichita State University – Department of Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Engineering 2- Wichita State University – Department of Applied EngineeringAbstract In the contemporary engineering education system, project-based learning is now seen as aninnovative pedagogy that maintains the constructive collaboration of content knowledge and real-world practice. PBL exposes students to real-life problems, increases the practice of problem-solving coupled with teamwork, and the fundamental skills

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Kaycie Lane; Jason Hawkins

industry as a whole. This studydocuments and briefly evaluated the design and preliminary implementation of a Python-based dataanalysis course into the sophomore-level design spine curriculum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Using backwards design principles, this study used the principles of project and applications-basedlearning to identify a list of both engineering and coding skills and learning objectives for a new CivilEngineering Analysis II (CIVE 202) two-credit hour course. Learning objectives were then organizedinto five civil engineering specific projects across the civil engineering sub-disciplines of environmental,structural, transportation and geotechnical engineering to provide students with clear links betweencoding skills and

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Sara E. Wilson; Emma Grob-French; Patsy Maddy; Nancy Noyes

. In a required first-year programming coursefor Mechanical Engineers, students worked towards that learning outcome through a service-learning project. The project consisted of development Arduino-based projects that couldcompete in the county and Kansas state fairs in robotics. Teams were expected to develop theproject and then develop instructional materials such that a high school student could constructthe project. These instructional materials were made available to participants in 4-H through awebsite. By creating a project that was public-facing and had impact beyond the classroom,students were encouraged to think about their team efforts beyond the impact individually totheir grades. Future development of this project will focus on

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Zahra Zamanipour; Matthew Young; Afsana Ahamed

Real-Time Temperature Reading on an FPGA board Utilizing Entrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML) Zahra Zamanipour, Matthew Young, Afsana Ahamed Electrical Engineering Department, Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstractStudents were assigned a course project in “Advanced Digital Design” course that involved VHDLprogramming for real-time temperature readings on the Nexys 4 DDR Artix-7 FPGA board. Inaddition to designing and developing complex digital hardware programming, students wereengaged in learning about I2C protocol and its implementation. The assignment was designed as areal-world problem to employ entrepreneurially minded learning (EML) concepts namely,curiosity

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Robert S. Woodley

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Failure Mode: An Engineering Capstone Case Study of Educating Despite Failures Robert Woodley1 1Associate Teaching Professor: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri USA; rwoodley@mst.eduAbstractIn the modern engineering curriculum, the highlight of the students’ careers is the capstone classwhere they get to show off their abilities. However, the greatest learning tool they experience isfailure. Capstone projects can be challenging. In this paper, a case study of five

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Hossein Saiedian

. Students developed practical skills in data wrangling, visualization, andmodeling, while gaining a deeper understanding of global issues. Through this project, studentsenhanced their critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and global awareness. The case studydemonstrates the value of incorporating globalization into data science education to preparestudents to address complex global challenges and contribute to a more equitable and sustainableworld.Keywords. Globalization, data science education, socioeconomic analysis, predictive modeling,statistical inferenceIntroductionWe present a case study of a "Global Socioeconomic Analysis" project integrated into anintroductory data science course at the University of Kansas. The project aimed to

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Alyssa J. Ball; Brandon Crisel

resources fortroubleshooting. The team determined that sophomore level Industrial Engineering (IE) and onefreshman honors course were early enough in department/college curriculum to introducestudents to the content, enabling them to graduate with the most robust collection of documentedacademic experiences while still ensuring that students were exposed to the appropriate amountof code writing before attempting to code their portfolio. Not only does this introduce the contentat a great time in their learning journey, but courses in the CoE at the university beginimplementing projects as early as freshman year. This means that students are showcasing skillsas early as their first semester as undergraduates, and they are able to use this to aid in

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Brina J. Blinzler; Veera B. C. Sajjanapu

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Standardizing Machine Learning Tool Citation Formats for Academic Publishing Brina J. Blinzler, Veera B. C. Sajjanapu University of KansasAbstractA variety of tools with the backbone of what has become collectively known as MachineLearning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous in learning environmentsover the past few years. Specifically, the use of tools related to natural language processing(NLP) have the potential to increase the robustness and enjoyment of knowledge disseminationaspects of student projects. Student projects or project-based

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John W. Gibbons

Senior Capstone studentswith the idea of designing a point-and-click adventure game for preschool children. Once I had aComputer Science team willing to take on the project, I reached out to a professor from theSchool of Art and Design, Matthew Cook, who was able to assemble a team of artists for theproject. Professor Bryan ‘Kip’ Haaheim (currently retired) arranged a collaboration with a lonemusic student to write the score.The goal was to create a point-and-click adventure game for preschool children. I gave the teamthe following parameters: ● No reading ability required ● Theme appropriate for children ● Playable on PC ● Mouse is the only input deviceThe result was the creation of the game "Dragon Adventure" [1] , winner of

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Adam C. Lynch

ASEE Midwest Section Conferencecreation to disposal. Key elements include stakeholder engagement, requirements specification,risk management, and validation. The SEP aims to enhance system safety and reliability, reducecosts, and improve project efficiency while incorporating best practices and lessons learned tocontinuously refine engineering processes [3].The Systems Engineering Plan utilized by the USDepartment of Defense (DOD) is structured into six phases: “User Needs, Material, Solution,Analysis,” Technology Development, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Productionand Deployment, and Support and Operation (including retirement) [5]. These phases areorganized into three main categories: Pre-Systems Acquisition (Phase A), Systems

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Siddharth Alagiri; Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Daniel I. Chikwendu; Adam C. Lynch

how integrating systems engineering principles with digital transformationstrategies can improve these areas.Objective: This research applies NASA's Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and theINCOSE Vee Life Cycle Model to an electronics manufacturing startup, coupled with ananalysis of financial advantages using Deloitte's digital transformation model.Methods: The study leverages NASA's SEMP and the INCOSE Vee Life Cycle Model to ensurecomprehensive project management. Deloitte's model is employed to assess the financial benefitsof adopting a digital-first strategy, emphasizing cost efficiency, resource optimization, andproduct quality.Conclusion: The integration of systems engineering, and digital transformation

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Adam C. Lynch; Ridge Towner

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Synthesized Systems Engineering Solutions: Streamlining Digitization Strategies for Superior Success Adam Carlton Lynch1 adam.lynch@wichita.edu Ridge Towner2 Ridge.d.towner@spiritaero.com Wichita State University, Spirit AeroSystems Inc.Abstract This study investigates the effectiveness of synthesized systems engineering and digitaltransformation frameworks for commercial aviation. In summer 2024, ten (10) graduateengineering teams engaged in a class project

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Justin Fausto; Benjamin Cuebas; Preston Carroll; Rohit Dua

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Deconstructed 555 Timer and Application Circuits for Interactive Educational Experiences Justin Fausto, Benjamin Cuebas, Preston Carroll, and Rohit Dua Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, MO, USAAbstractThe Deconstructed 555 Timer and Application Circuits for Interactive Educational Experienceoffers interactional implementation of three fully discrete 555 Timer example circuits. Theresearch project goal was to gain knowledge of the 555 Timer by deconstructing the device downto the component level. Three independent example application circuits, which

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William Slaton; Lin Zhang; Jesse Butler

and professional responsibilities in the engineering of autonomous agents and make informed judgements weighing their impacts on global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.These learning outcomes formed the basis of the pre/post assessment of the camp whichconsisted of a multiple choice quiz as well as an essay. The quiz and essay rubric appear in theappendix. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceMethods 1. AI and Robotics Education Platform - BearCartBearCart [1] is an open-sourced project (See picture to theright) which implements a minimal self-driving technologyusing AI. This project is designed to provide

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Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

byfostering a sense of belonging in the classroom, providing authentic engineering experiences, andproviding opportunities for mentorship. Surveys and a reflection exercise were used to capturethe student experience. Outcomes demonstrated that students thought the final project allowedthem to practice “doing engineering,” and reported that the instructor sharing about her journeythrough engineering and hearing about their peer’s experiences were impactful on their sense ofbelonging. Students reported the impact of sharing the reflection results as itself being impactfulon their sense of belonging as well. This work shows the impact on belonging of fosteringconnections for students- among each other, with faculty, and with professionals in the field

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Nosakhare I. Idiaghe; Jessica Deters

multiplesubskills. Then, under the expert’s guidance and support (coaching and scaffolding), theapprentice attempts the process. As the apprentice gains competence, the expert graduallyreduces their support (fading), allowing the apprentice to practice independently and achieveproficiency [11].One of the critical challenges students encounter when transitioning from academia to industry iseffectively applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in school to real-world practice [28]. Theapprenticeship model of undergraduate research directly addresses this issue by allowingstudents to work closely with experienced mentors on real-world projects [26]. This model ofresearch immerses learners in real-world contexts, provides direct mentorship and feedback

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Adam C. Lynch

andplanning stage of the project. This article in greater detail presents a clear framework for digital manufacturingstartups, focusing on the integration of Systems Engineering and Digital Transformation tools toboost product design and operational efficiency. Drawing from the Department of Defense'ssystems engineering plan and life cycle models from the Department of Transportation andINCOSE, it advocates for a combined use of the Vee model and Deloitte’s digital transformationapproach. The article addresses ethical considerations and industry standards, offering apractical, structured method for startups to navigate digital challenges, foster innovation, andachieve sustainable success. Potential obstacles like software interoperability and

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Sangjin Ryu; Jessica Deters; Jonathan Janecek; Christian Sunderland; Laurel S. Wagner; Rachael Wagner

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference US-Japan NSF IRES Program for Developing Portable Point-of- Care Testing Devices: Preparation and Experiences of Year 1 Sangjin Ryu1, Jessica Deters1, Jonathan Janecek1, Christian Sunderland2, Laurel S. Wagner1, & Rachael Wagner1 University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) / 2Nebraska Wesleyan University 1AbstractThe International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program of the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) focuses on developing a diverse, globally engaged STEM workforce throughinternational research experiences. This NSF IRES project aims to develop a portable point-of-care

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Jeremy Abbott; Eric Nguyen; Lin Zhang

-the-shelf RC car and a Raspberry Pi single boardcomputer has been developed. The development of such a platform is not frozen. In this article,we will introduce the latest updates on this platform, including several upgrades on the brain andthe perceptive devices on-board. We will also propose the upscaled autonomous driving solutionsto incorporate these upgrades.KeywordsUndergraduate student poster, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Self-Driving, Behavioral cloningIntroductionAs robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly evolving, more and morecollege students are attracted and demanding the educational resources to explore related fields.To fulfill such needs, a pragmatic project of building AI-powered autonomous

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Adam C. Lynch

the practical implementation ofthese concepts in an undergraduate course, APEN 441, at Wichita State University, wherestudents developed a Three Statement Financial Model as part of a semester-long project.Keywords: Decision Analysis, KEEN 3Cs, Creating Value, Startup1.0 Introduction Decision Analysis (DA) and the KEEN 3Cs (Curiosity, Connections, and CreatingValue) are essential frameworks for making informed and effective decisions. This paperexamines these concepts through their practical application in a manufacturing startupcontext. The study is based on a project from the undergraduate course APEN 441,Analysis of Decision Processes, at Wichita State University.2.0 Methods The methods section outlines the integration of

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Julia L. Morse

for in-classproblems-based and project-based activities were also easily adapted to support asynchronouslearning. These resources proved ideal for a quick transition to support online option students ina HyFlex course. Case examples from the non-lab class meetings of three different first andsecond-year engineering technology courses illustrate (1) the original intent of flipped classroomand problem-based learning activities for the in-person-only class and (2) how they weretranslated into the HyFlex environment to meet the needs of synchronous and asynchronouslearners.KeywordsHyFlex, flipped classroom, hybrid learning, blended learning, engineering technologyIntroductionExperiential learning is a hallmark of Engineering Technology programs

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Saurabh S. Singh; Adam C. Lynch; Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

studies were used:Students, organized in semester project teams, read the case studies remotely before class. Teamsreviewed the cases, discussed questions created visual aids, and presentations. This activityaligns with WSU's use of the KEEN Engineering Unleashed framework, enhancing anEntrepreneurial Mindset using the 3Cs of Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value. Thesurvey, conducted with informed consent, included questions about the case study activity andteam presentations, plus demographic questions. Survey responses (39) highlighted the value ofhands-on activities in understanding complex systems engineering and digital transformationconcepts. Differences in responses were noted based on demographics. The case study exerciseand survey

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Mirit Shamir; Jonathan Aguilar; Rebecca Cors; Ryan Hansen; Nathan Hendricks; Gaea Hock; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Matthew Sanderson; Melanie M. Derby

audiences, and understand their potential vocational path-ways, including government, academia, and industry.The NRT program incorporated educational and experiential activities such as field experience,policy experience at the state capital, applied course work, interdisciplinary research projects,faculty and peer mentoring, professional development, and periodic assessment of these activi-ties. The NRT developed and offered three courses: a one-credit-hour cross-listed course, Inte-grated FEW Systems, a two-credit-hour cross-listed NRT Capstone course, and a 0-credit NRTSeminar. The Integrated FEW Systems course introduced students to systems thinking, with spe-cific application to the FEW nexus in Southwest Kansas. The NRT Capstone was a project

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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosely; Ranil Wickramasinghe

local biotechnology company. The researchcomponent was broken down into research training during the academic year followed by a full-time ten-week summer research experience. Students worked at both Northwest ArkansasCommunity College and the University of Arkansas on projects that included genetictransformations, column chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, and two-phase extraction.This research experience was balanced by a semester-long internship carried out a localbiotechnology company in the semester opposite their research training during the academicyear. These companies included Jupeng Biotechnologies, Pel-Freez Biologics, and NowDiagnostics. Students were able to observe the manufacturing process and equipment used by

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Eduard Plett

Several improvements were made over the years. Each iteration provided students with valuable “green” learning skills such as solar panel construction, solar panel types, solar panel interconnection, solar panel orientation, solar panel efficiency, battery types, battery characteristics, battery maintenance, PWM and MPPT charge controllers, data collection and power management.3.1.2 Alternative Energy Club By the mid-2010’s students re-branded the Solar Boat Club as an “Alternative Energy Club” and branched off into additional projects such as electric cars and portable solar generators. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Figure 5

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Kasey L. Moomau; Jessica Deters; Emily Fitzpatrick

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Work in Progress: Improving economic equity in K-12 robotics exploratory activities Kasey Moomau, Emily Fitzpatrick, and Jessica Deters College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThis work-in-progress paper presents an initiative to improve economic equity in K-12 roboticsexploratory activities through the development of a more affordable educational robotics systemand a pilot intervention program. The project aims to enhance STEM identity development forunderrepresented middle school students, particularly those from less affluent communities,while also fostering positive

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Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Daniel I. Chikwendu; Adam C. Lynch

Modeling of an Integrated Systems Engineering Management Plan Within MCSE Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam (Student), Siddharth Alagiri (Student), Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino (Student), Daniel Ikechukwu Chikwendu (Student) Adam Carlton Lynch (Faculty) Wichita State UniversityAbstractBackground: This project investigates the integration of a systems engineering management plan and adigital transformation model into a life cycle model, which is modeled in MCSE as part of amodel-based systems engineering strategy.Objective: To construct a model-based systems engineering management plan using MCSE and theintegrated

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

students," in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019.[4] A. Callejo and J. Garci´ a de Jalo´ n, "Teaching undergraduate numerical methods through a practical multibody dynamics project," in International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2011, vol. 54815, pp. 657-665.[5] G. Zhu, L. Li, M. Xue, and T. Liu, "An effective educational tool for straightforward learning of numerical modeling in engineering electromagnetics," Computer Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 29, no. 6, pp. 1554-1566, 2021.[6] J. Hu, L. Zhang, and X. Xiong, "Teaching computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to Design Engineers," in 2008 Annual Conference &

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Charles Baukal

. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.While this Student Outcome is more concerned with significant projects such as capstoneprojects, students need to learn how to work effectively in teams well before their capstoneprojects.Teamwork, sometimes referred to as collaboration, is critical in most engineering positionsbecause many problems are larger and more complex than can be handled by single individuals.Lahdiji made a relevant observation, “Today’s engineers are becoming an integrator, and acoordinator of information, technology, and people” [10]. This clearly requires

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

microcontrollersThe success criteria for this project are: 1. Implement and refine an existing closed-loop PID control algorithm. 2. Construct and program a closed-loop self-balancing ball system.Wiring and Connection GuideThe wiring instructions for the ball and beam system are illustrated in Figure 2. The servo motoris connected to the digital pin 9 on the Arduino Uno and the IR sensor is connected to analog pinA0. Most servo motors work on pulse width modulated signal with a fixed base frequency as input,the aim of using PWM is to simulate the analog output by varying the duty cycle of the signal. Figure 2. Wiring guide © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE