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Hamidreza Sharifan, Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University in College Station. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she attended North Carolina A&T State University where she received a B.S. in Bio Environmental Engineering in 2006. She then began pursuing her graduate education at Purdue University in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, completing her Ph.D. in 2015. Her primary research areas include 1) mycotoxin risk assessment and treatment in stored grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and Agricultural Engineering students. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020The role of the co-curricular spaces in engagement and success ofminority

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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

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. 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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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

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energy[6] that utilizes harvested rainwater for irrigation. The FarmBot set up also provides a convenient platform to conduct small scale field experiments to investigate crop harvest characteristics based on a variety of inputs related to irrigation and nutrient levels. As mentioned earlier the FarmBot (Figure 1) has been installed at UMES to service a 10ft by 20ft bed. All

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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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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solutions that exist at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM). Given the importance of STEM-informed solutions, there is a need to prepare a STEM-literatecitizenry capable of making informed decisions related to food, energy, and water in a world of rapidtechnological advancement.To address the need for STEM-literate learners, A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices,Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas [1] has outlined key science and engineering competencies that allstudents should attain by the end of 12th grade. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) weredeveloped based on the Framework and unlike the prior National Science Education Standards [2],engineering design has been elevated “to the

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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modeling, Dr. Keshwani is engaged in teaching and advising students across two academic colleges and is involved in numerous campus-wide student success initiatives including leading a civic-engagement program for first-year students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Role of agricultural simulation games to promote youth-adult discussions related to agricultural sustainability1. Introduction The 2006 publication by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)sparked an initiative on how to feed the world by 2050 [1]. This report looked at populationgrowth estimates which illustrated that the global population would reach 9.1 billion people

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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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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all four courses were compared to determine if student grades reflect a differencewith the addition of a humanitarian engineering project. The goal of this study is to betterunderstand whether humanitarian engineering projects may be used to improve the motivation,retention and educational outcomes of female engineering students.IntroductionHistorically, there has been a discrepancy in engineering between the retention rates of thosestudents who identify as male versus those identifying as female, with women earning 21.9% ofall engineering bachelor’s degrees [1]. Different engineering disciplines have been moresuccessful in increasing representation of women than others, specifically in the fields ofenvironmental, biomedical, and biological

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Youngmi Kim, University of Wisconsin, River Falls

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,engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related fields.1, 2 PBL can provide opportunities forstudents to solve complex and open-ended, real-life problems encountered in professionalpractice. It is often carried out in small groups under the guidance of an instructor with varyingdegree of structures or scaffolds embedded in the course. Its main goal is to equip students withthe knowledge, skills, and experience required to be competitive forces in their future careers.PBL has been proven to foster lifelong learning, teamwork skills, and critical thinking.3While it is not a “silver bullet” to solve every challenge in engineering education, it is generallyagreed that PBL can be an effective strategy for teaching difficult engineering concepts andimproving

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Cara London, Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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agriculture.Dr. Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at Texas A&M University in College Station. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she attended North Carolina A&T State University where she received a B.S. in Bio Environmental Engineering in 2006. She then began pursuing her graduate education at Purdue University in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, completing her Ph.D. in 2015. Her primary research areas include 1) mycotoxin risk assessment and treatment in stored grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and Agricultural Engineering students

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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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

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mentoring period. Skill development throughtraining and practice in the Cultivate ACCESS program provides industry partners overview ofcontent included in Cultivate ACCESS mentor training is provided in Table 1. Table 1: Overview of Mentor Training Module 1: Mentoring for 1. Key features of mentoring relationships Leadership Development 2. Mentoring versus coaching 3. Expected outcomes/impacts from mentoring relationships Module 2: From Mentoring 1. Investment relationships model to Investing 2. How to identify mentee’s talents 3. Impacting mentee self-concept through self-fulfilling

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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year 2020. These challenges include, but are not limitedto: climate change [1], biodiversity loss, resource use for a growing population, expanding need foragricultural land, limited fresh water and chemical pollution including disruption of the nitrogen cycle [2].Despite these challenges, there are reasons for optimism. First, more people are living in urban centersthan rural areas. Cities are an energetically efficient approach to offering services to large populations ofpeople and if they are well designed for walkability they can reduce the average carbon footprint perperson [3]. Second, the world is becoming aware that a sustainable approach to the future is a necessity.The sustainability triangle includes the three sides of environment