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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Paper ID #49641Hands-On Fluid Mechanics: A Laboratory Course Development StoryDr. Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Dr. Kuester is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics Department. His research interests include renewable energy, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and engineering pedagogy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Hands-On Fluid Mechanics: A

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

good popularity in computer programming education. Generally, Python is a high-levellanguage, and it is considered a scripting language. For firmware or microcontroller education,compiler-based C/C++ languages are typically taught in courses and lessons. As an alternativeapproach, Python script language can be used in creating programs to control microcontrollers andprocessors. In this paper, MicroPython will be reviewed and studied as a potential use inmicrocontroller and embedded system education. MicroPython is open-source software, and it is alean version of a standard Python. In this paper, several programming laboratory examples will bepresented, and they are written in MicroPyhon for a Raspberry Pi Pico, RP2040. AlternativeMicroPython

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Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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author (sbhattacharia@wtamu.edu, nhiranuma@wtamu.edu) AbstractWe developed curricular activities that were based on the application of a Community IceNucleation Cold Stage to teach the theory of solidification that is applicable to multidisciplinarySTEM disciplines. We adopted a freezing assay, which simulates ambient immersion freezing ina laboratory setting (i.e., freezing of ice-nucleating aerosol particles immersed in a water droplet),to provide hands-on, laboratory-based education to STEM students at a primarily undergraduateand minority-serving institute (PUI-MSI). With the freezing assay, we instructed more than 60STEM students on fundamental concepts of material and atmospheric science, such

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

different levels as well as laboratories. Very passionate about education and has exp ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session 5Case Studies on Hands-on STEM Program in Chemical Engineering for High School Students Ali Gharib Ahmed Elsaid Abdulla Al-Dabbagh The University of Texas at Austin Eindhoven University of Technology Qatar Academy for Science & Austin, Texas, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Technology, Doha, Qatar

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Thomas Franklin Hallmark, Texas A&M University

existing LMS, FacultySystems feedback, Knowledge feedback, Customized training needs assessment learning pathsVirtual Virtual Circuit Lab, Hands-on experimentation, 25% improvement in Hardware requirements,Laboratories PhET Simulations Remote lab access, Safety- problem-solving, Technical support needs, critical scenarios Increased accessibility, Development costs Cost-effective vs physical labsAI

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Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

, and 2) is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.Criterion 6. Faculty • Can the program demonstrate that the faculty members are of sufficient number and they have the competencies to cover all of the curricular areas of the program • Are the faculty number sufficient to accommodate adequate levels of student-faculty interaction, student advising and counseling, university service activities, professional development, and interactions with industrial and professional practitioners, as well as employers of students.Criterion 7. Facilities • Classrooms, offices, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to support attainment of the student outcomes and to

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

group discussions often triggered additional comments from studentswhich may have been missed if the interviews were individual. Group discussions fostered synergy,encouraging more students to share their observations and experiences.Student FeedbackNotable AI tools include ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude AI, Google Gemini, and Meta AI.Although the University provides access to Microsoft Copilot [12], most students prefer ChatGPT[13], with 20% subscribing to its premium service. Students expressed dissatisfaction with Copilot,unanimously favoring ChatGPT.Figure 1 shows the results of the student survey organized by course: Senior Design (SD): A two-semester capstone design project in groups of 3 to 5 students. Laboratory Classes

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Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

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for a more highlyskilled workforce equipped with programming skills for the analysis of the huge amount of data thatcan be generated on construction sites, particularly with respect to the prediction of the properties ofmaterials for useful insight generation as well as rapid and informed decision making. In this study,construction students were introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and how they can beused for predicting the properties of construction materials in a construction course. First, thestudents were presented with a basic knowledge of AI for predicting the strength of constructionmaterials. A hands-on programming laboratory session was designed to get students started with theimplementation of AI knowledge through

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Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico; Pil Kang, University of New Mexico

consisting of process engineers to upper management and from multinationalcompanies to start up companies. This allowed the “instructors” to determine which KSA’s to focuson in the course. IntroductionMainstream graduate STEM education programs are traditionally designed to train students foracademic careers as they focus on knowledge and skills related to laboratory research practices,writing technical journal papers, and presenting results at conferences to academic peers. Thismethod of education has value in preparing students for academic careers but falls short in Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at

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Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Kevin Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cody Gonzalez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

in 2019 and is currently pursuing his M.S.in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA focusing on robotics and control systems under the direction of Dr. Cody Gonzalez.Mr. Hicks-Ward’s professional career has led to over four years of experience leading technical operations with threeyears of experience in design optimization for manufacturability and serviceability of mobile robotics.KEVIN NGUYENMr. Nguyen is an undergraduate research assistant at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he is currentlypursuing his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He is also the Treasurer of the Design of Actuators, Robotics, andTransducers Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Cody Gonzalez.CODY GONZALEZDr. Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor in the UTSA

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

. References1. Ni, Jianyun, and Jing Luo. "Microcontroller-based engineering education innovation." 2010 International Conference on Educational and Information Technology. Vol. 3. IEEE, 2010.2. Bolanakis, D. E. (2019). A survey of research in microcontroller education. IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, 14(2), 50-57.3. Hur, B. (2019, June). ARM Cortex M4F-based, Microcontroller-based, and Laboratory-oriented Course Development in Higher Education. In 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.4. Leon, J., Hill Price, A., & Kuttolamadom, M. (2019). Developing a Graduate Master's Degree Program in Engineering Technology: Overview of Program Objectives, Structure and Impact. American Society for

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

a class project.In the past, two-wheeled robots were used as a class project. Students need to do some more work tobuild and operate physical two-wheeled robots. This is a good approach to students’ learning.However, there were some problems that were recognized primarily due to the large size of thestudents. Students tend to damage the robots and need a replacement during their class project hours.Since many physical robot units were needed to manage during the laboratory, the laboratoryinstructors may find that this method is becoming challenging.For this reason, the hardware components were reduced as shown in this boat class project in thispaper. And, the robot control method was changed to a virtual mode using a GUI program. However

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Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University

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variability on groundwater rechargeand depletion, identifying regions at high risk of water scarcity.[3]The STEM initiative combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimentation to deepenstudents' understanding of water systems and their management. Practical activities, such asmodeling aquifer recharge and measuring water flow rates, allow students to simulate naturalprocesses like infiltration, capillary action, and groundwater movement. These experimentsdemonstrate engineering principles in action and encourage students to design prototypes for waterconservation technologies, including artificial recharge systems and irrigation networks. Byworking with laboratory equipment and field tools, students develop problem-solving andanalytical

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

secure external funding to support student research,industry-driven projects, and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Partnerships with state andfederal agencies will further enhance opportunities for students to engage in research thatdirectly impacts agricultural innovation. Summary and ConclusionsThe ET-AG program at WTAMU represents a forward-thinking approach to agriculturaleducation, integrating engineering and technology to meet the challenges of modern foodproduction. Program development requires hands-on efforts supported by faculty and industrycollaborations. The ET-AG program is a new interdisciplinary initiative that will be expanded asboth undergraduate and graduate student populations continue to

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

an undergraduate digitalsystems laboratory using a remote lab approach. Reid4 in the Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology Department at IUPUI studied the conversion of two courses (Digital Fundamentals andC++ programming) has gradually changed two courses from a traditional lecture / laboratoryformat to an online format. They found that student success was comparable to success in atraditional format using a self-assessment and final exam scores. But they found serious issues withstudent retention and with student satisfaction with the online format of course offering. Pisupatiand Mathews5 found out that “the average quiz scores for online and face-to-face sections wereidentical”. They also found out similar average scores for the

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Roy Uzoma Lan; Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

. In particular, the sustainability of earthen materials was highlighted (e.g., low CO 2emission, better thermal properties, low energy demand, etc.). An experimental testing lab session,“compression testing of compressed earth blocks,” was introduced to the students. Theresearchers/instructors collaborated with ECI for the acquisition of earth blocks and the design of thetesting procedure. The experimental testing of specimens was conducted by the students and theywere required to analyze the results and prepare a technical laboratory report. The inclusion of thisexperimental testing offers students hands-on (experiential) learning opportunities to enhance theirunderstanding of sustainable construction materials and how they can be