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Garden TOOLS: Technology-rich Agricultural Engineering Opportunities in Outdoor Learning Spaces

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Erin Ingram, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Tammera J. Mittelstet, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Julie Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Paper ID #30162Garden TOOLS: Technology-rich agricultural engineering opportunities inoutdoor learning spacesDr. Erin Ingram, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Erin Ingram is a science literacy and community engagement coordinator interested in designing K-12 STEM learning experiences and educator professional development for use in formal and informal edu- cation settings.Dr. Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Jenny Keshwani is an Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Spe- cialist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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The Effect of Humanitarian Engineering on Female Learning and Confidence

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Tara Gupte Wilson, Ohio State University; Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University; Clarissa Belloni, Ohio State University
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Diversity
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering
in alarge as well as a small class at improving student’s thermodynamics education and confidenceas an engineer.Conclusions and RecommendationsThis study aimed to prove that the inclusion of humanitarian engineering projects withinengineering science courses helps close the gap between female and male grade averages.Previous research indicated that students do better in courses with the integration of project-based learning and that women especially benefit from humanitarian projects. Based on that,students were asked to design a cooling technology for use by a local food bank at producemarkets, integrating what they were learning in their thermodynamics courses.This project was applied in a large university with a class size of 98 as well
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Work in Progress: I Didn’t Know You Did That: A Case Study of Learning Outcomes Across Multiple Engineering Disciplines Compared to Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Cara London, Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Types," Journal of Applied Psychology, pp. 998-1002, 1994.[5] Student Engineers' Council, "Spring 2020 Company Search," 2020. [Online]. Available: https://careerfair.sec.tamu.edu/students/companies.[6] E. B. Diop, S. Zhao and T. V. Duy, "An extension of the technology acceptance model for understanding travelers’ adoption of variable message signs," PLoS ONE, 2019.[7] F. Davis and V. Venkatesh, "A critical assessment of potential measurement biases in the technology acceptance model: Three experiments.," International Journal of Human Computer Studies, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 19-45, 1996.[8] Office of the Registrar, Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog, Edition 142, Texas A&M University, 2019.[9] C. A. Evans, H
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Deep Learning for Agriculture

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Maria Pantoja, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Franz J. Kurfess, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Irene Humer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Vienna University of Technology M. S. Physics, University of Vienna M. S. Education Physics and Mathematics, University of Vienna Research Interests: Computer Science Education, Physics Simulation, Applied Computing c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Deep Learning for AgricultureAbstract. The global population is estimated to reach 8 billion by 2023 [1]. To feed such animmense population in a sustainable way, while also enabling farmers to make a living, requiresthe modernization of production methods in agriculture. In recent years there has been a lot ofexcitement in academic research and industry about the
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A Curriculum in Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, and Lessons Learned

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown
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Diversity
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering
through the CUAS. She teaches multiple courses in environmental biology and sustainability and she organizes an experiential learning program where students work in teams to build solar-powered technology that addresses a need in urban agriculture.Dr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology department at the University of Houston – Downtown, in Houston, Texas. He received all his degrees in chemical engineering and obtained his Ph.D. from Lehigh University. He has worked in the industry for 19 years where he held technical and management positions with major operating companies as well as process
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Work in Progress: Design and Implementation of Collaborative Problem-based Learning Laboratory Modules for Engineering and Nonengineering Students

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Youngmi Kim, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Paper ID #31537Work in Progress: Design and Implementation of CollaborativeProblem-Based Learning Laboratory Modules for Engineering andNon-Engineering StudentsProf. Youngmi Kim, University of Wisconsin, River Falls Dr. Youngmi Kim, an assistant professor in Ag Engineering Technology department at University of Wis- consin, River Falls, holds a B.E. and M.E. both in Biological Engineering from Inha University in South Korea. Her Ph.D. is in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University. After earning her doctorate, Dr. Kim continued her affiliation with Purdue for 8 more years as a Bioprocess Research
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Education and Research at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water with a 3-Axis Farming Robot

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
machine seeds, kills weeds, senses soil moisture levels, andirrigates plants individually over 10 feet by 20 feet area. It is, in essence, a three-axis Cartesianrobot quite similar to a 3D printer that runs on Raspberry Pi 3 and Arduino like microprocessorboard. It can be easily manipulated using a web application over a smartphone. A borescope typecamera (Pi-Cam) can be integrated with the z-axis of the machine that can be used for weeddetection and time-lapse photography. Food Science and Technology graduate students areworking in concert with engineering undergraduates and UMES staff to oversee the installationand to set up the preliminary experimental layout. Some of the pitfalls and successes during theinstallation of both the hardware and
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Work in Progress: Participants of the Cultivate ACCESS Program

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Rachel Ibach, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Sydney E. Everhart, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Leah Sandall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM)-related fields (Funk and Parker, 2018). Diversity in organizations has been shown toincrease innovation and financial returns (Hunt, Layton, and Prince, 2015). There is anopportunity to change representation of these groups in STEM-related agriculture, as highereducation programs are predicted to have half of their graduates in science and engineering fieldsof agriculture be female (Goecker, et. al., 2015). Minority groups are also rising in populationlevels rapidly. In Nebraska, the Hispanic population is projected to double by 2050 (Linares andDrozd, 2013) and there will be more people from this group seeking higher education andemployment opportunities. However, there is a projected shortage of
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The Role of the Co-curricular Spaces in the Engagement and Success of Minority Students

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Hamidreza Sharifan, Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
studentsa,bHamidreza Sharifan*, aJanie MooreaDepartment of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, TAMU 2117,College Station, Texas 77840, United StatesbDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University, 1320 CampusDelivery, Fort Collins,Colorado 80523, United States*hsharifan@tamu.eduAbstractIdentification of driving factors in progress and success of minority students at higher educationlevels in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at four-year colleges anduniversities is of high importance. Innovative approaches that integrate the driving factors ineducation will inspire students with diverse backgrounds engagement for better learning andeffective practice. The key role
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Role of Agricultural Simulation Games to Promote Youth-Adult Discussions Related to Agricultural Sustainability

Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Paper ID #30576Role of agricultural simulation games to promote youth-adult discussionsrelated to agricultural sustainabilityNathan C Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nathan Rice is a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator located in the Panhandle of Nebraska. Currently he helps run the 4-H program in Scotts Bluff, Kimball, and Banner Counties of Nebraska. His emphasis is in STEM and entrepreneurship program development for K-12 students.Dr. Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Jenny Keshwani is an Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Spe- cialist in the
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