Conference Session

Incorporating the Community into the Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University; Tara Gupte Wilson, Ohio State University; Owen J. Meehl, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

knowexisted. These types of experiences are mind blowing and eye opening.” Some found theemphasis on an entrepreneurial mindset useful, “I gained insight on… the range ofusers/clients/shareholders you have to go to in order to see exactly what your project needs toaccomplish/provide.” Overall students seemed to really enjoy the project and many took theopportunity to respond by just saying thank you to the instructional team for teaching the courseand incorporating this project into it.Undergraduate co-author reflections. The project originally seemed very overwhelming butbegan to seem more manageable during the first assignment. Early assignments did an excellentjob of breaking down what was expected and focusing on the humanitarian part of the