Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue Orellana, Washington State University; Fabiola Quiroa, Washington State University; Ala' Ibrahim Abu-Lail; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University

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Biological & Agricultural

contamination 5. Second, experimental protocols dependent on using cells generally requirelonger periods of time compared to the commonly used three-hours time periods for traditionallabs 9. Third, the cost of the equipment needed to run the experiments is generally an impedimentto have duplicates or triplicates that would allow for multiple experiments to be carried out bythe students at the same time in a teaching laboratory. Current examples on cellular engineering laboratories are largely found in the chemicalengineering curricula where educators in that field have paid special attention to prepare theirstudents to take leading roles in the biotech and bioprocessing industries 10-12. However, most ofthese labs are biochemical in nature and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia; Yan-Fu Kuo, National Taiwan University; Ping-Lang Yen, National Taiwan University

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #7397Cooperative Teaching in a Distance Education EnvironmentDr. Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia Dr. C. N. Thai is an associate professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He teaches courses in Robotics, Machine Vision and Systems Simulation. His research areas are in theater robotics and spectral imaging for plant health and quality characterization of agricultural products.Prof. Yan-Fu Kuo, National Taiwan UniversityDr. Ping-Lang Yen, National Taiwan University Dr. Ping-Lang Yen was born in 1966. He received his B.S. degree from the Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering at National

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

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Biological & Agricultural

curriculum offered is a group of independent and unrelated laboratoryactivities that provide information on classical biochemical and molecular techniques. Thisproject will develop lab activities from data collection, molecular techniques of isolation,transformation, gene cloning to bioprocessing of the gene product and applications and is basedon research conducted by Dr. James Wild and Dr. Melinda Wales at Texas A & M University3.These lab exercises will then be the foundation of two proposed laboratory courses for theundergraduate biotechnology program. The first lab will teach basic molecular techniques andits applications and the second lab will concentrate on bioprocessing of recombinant productincluding upstream and downstream processing

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alvin Post, Arizona State University; Qiang Hu, Arizona State University; Milton Sommerfeld, Arizona State University

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Biological & Agricultural

an opportunity to practice projectmanagement skills, and the cost of building a small demonstration bioreactor module is veryreasonable.Two different closed bioreactor systems are described, a ‘stepped’ reactor that was studentdesigned and built, and a 700 liter in-line unit developed by the authors with student assistanceduring construction. Detailed cost and schedule estimates for the 700 liter reactor are presented,along with actual funding and time expended on the project, as an example of these aspects ofproject management. The results provide an illuminating example useful when teaching costingand scheduling as part of a project management module.Typical Algal Bioreactor RequirementsAlgae must be well aerated, with an air flow rate of

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-4820: DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING MODULES TO TEACHINSTRUMENTATION TO BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STU-DENTS USING MATLABDr. Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech Kumar Mallikarjunan, Associate Professor, has been involved in spiral theme-based curriculum develop- ment since 2004. His expertise is in food processes engineering, non-destructive sensing, and biomedical engineering. Page 25.462.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Development of learning modules to teach instrumentation to biological systems engineeringstudents using MATLABP. Kumar Mallikarjunan1, Kevin

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

. Page 22.207.2  Observed coursesThe first course we observed was Introduction to Engineering Design (EI-100), which is a first-semester 3 credit required course for almost every engineering program of UDLAP since springof 2001. UDLAP’s Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Food, Industrial,Mechanical, and Mechatronic engineering students have in EI-100 a great opportunity for amultidisciplinary collaborative experience. EI-100 is a team-taught course that uses active,collaborative and cooperative learning. Course content and classroom activities are divided intothree, two-hour sections (Modeling, Concepts, and Laboratory) per week. Students have sixdifferent EI-100 facilitators (an instructor and teaching assistant for each

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirk D. Dolan, Michigan State University; Yinjie J. Tang, Washington University; Wei Liao, Michigan State University

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Biological & Agricultural

Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. His extension appointment to assist the MI food industry gives opportu- nities to visit many food factories and hold workshops on various food safety issues. His research and teaching are in thermal processing, inverse problems, and parameter estimation under dynamic conditions. He teaches an undergraduate engineering class on biological fluid processing and a graduate engineering class on numerical techniques and parameter estimation using MATLAB.Dr. Yinjie J Tang, Washington University I did my PhD in chemical engineering at University of Washington. I worked on DOE GTL projects during my postdoctoral period in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (with Dr. Jay

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Meyer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kim Cluff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

predictive microbial growth/death mod- els for food safety risk assessment. Every fall, he teaches a large sophomore-level class on engineering properties of biological materials, which consists of both lectures and laboratory sessions with an enroll- ment of more than 70 students. Every spring, he teaches a junior-level course on principles of bioprocess engineering which has an enrollment of about 25 students. Page 25.511.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Electronic Student Homework Management Systems for Continuous Improvement and Program

Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University

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Biological & Agricultural

to teach stand-alone courses in the subject. As a result, it is very difficult for FVSU to establish an independent bioinformatics major or minor program at this time. 3. Traditional computer science curricula are not designed to accommodate the subject or applications of bioinformatics hence poorly serving this field. Similarly, the curriculum in biology at FVSU is designed mainly to prepare students towards medical professions and does not accentuate interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics. As a result, there is a need to seamlessly integrate biological and computer sciences to establish a bioinformatics program that would appeal to both students and faculty 10.These challenges notwithstanding, the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Abbas H. Diab, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Christopher E. Hartman, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Yakov Pachepsky, USDA-ARS; Rakesh Joshi

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #15147STRIDER: Semi-Autonomous Tracking Robot with Instrumentation for Data-Acquisition and Environmental ResearchDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and mechatronics, (ii)remote

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-2949: ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING USING FLEMING & MILLS’VARK LEARNING STYLESDr. Mysore Narayanan, Miami University Mysore Narayanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of electrical and electronic engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several ency- clopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized, and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Josh Ramey, Colorado School of Mines; Judy Schoonmaker, Colorado School of Mines; Sarah M. Ryan, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #19240Studio Biology For Engineers: Lessons LearnedDr. Christopher Josh Ramey, Colorado School of Mines Teaching Assistant Professor at Colorado School of Mines. Interested in developing active learning ex- periences and undergraduate research programs. Educational background in molecular biology with em- phasis in genetic engineering.Dr. Judy Schoonmaker, Colorado School of MinesSarah M. Ryan, Colorado School of Mines c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Making the Change from Lecture to an Active Learning Environment:Lessons LearnedAbstractWe recently transformed a traditional

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Evan Curtis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological & Agricultural

semester, students responded to a ‘Laboratory Departure Worksheet’ intendedto model an exit interview. Students provided feedback on their laboratory teammates(distribution of work load, ability to learn/teach each other) and the work environment (availableinstrumentation, lab management by instructor). In addition, students responded to the followingquestions related to their personal growth throughout the semester:  What have you learned (big picture) as a result of participating in this lab?  In what ways, if any, has your motivation for studying AE or BE changed?  Define your major (AE or BE) in your own words.Informed consent was obtained for this study (IRB # 20150815495 EX) and placed in a sealedenvelope to be opened at the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efra Altamirano, Universidad de las Américas Puebla; Judith Virginia Gutierrez Cuba; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #11669Qualitative Research of Universidad de las Am´ericas Puebla’s Food Engineer-ing Course Learning OutcomesMiss Efra Altamirano, Universidad de las Am´ericas Puebla I studied a degree in Business Administration. After I graduated from a Masters in Business Administra- tion with specialization in Marketing Services. Later I studied a Masters in Social Development and third Masters in Quality Education. I graduated a major in teaching skills for Teachers Telecundarias. Last July this year, I presented my doctoral dissertation with the topic of learning outcomes assessment in Ph.D. in Science Education

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

renewable resources to produce fuels, chemicals, and finished products to meet theseincreasing needs. Additionally, popularity is gaining, both in research as well as industry, indeveloping and commercializing biobased products. Within this arena, there are tremendousopportunities for teaching innovations as well. To date, very limited discussions at ASEEregarding these potentials have occurred. The goal of this paper is to discuss possibilities foraugmenting engineering and technology curricula by incorporating various concepts frombiomass processing and utilization. We will discuss three specific topics that are germane to thefields of engineering and technology, and could easily be infused into existing coursework.These include quality control

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark McConkie, Utah State University; Timothy Taylor, Utah State University; David Britt, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

. Page 11.1072.5 Reductionism is generally the accepted approach for attaining a Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. While extending one’s specialized (Ph.D. level) knowledge to a broader problem can provide new and nontraditional approaches, it is more likely to not lead to a successful result. The same applies at the departmental level. At USU the name change required bringing in new faculty with specialization in chemical engineering, bioengineering, Materials Science, and analytical chemistry to complement the old guard rooted in traditional Agriculture and Irrigation Engineering. The breadth of faculty knowledge extends beyond the walls of the classroom or teaching laboratory into faculty

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner; Rick Williams, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2009-437: BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTAND ASSESSMENTStacy Klein, Vanderbilt University Stacy Klein is the Associate Dean for Outreach and an Associate Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering.Rick Williams, East Carolina University Rick Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University.Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University Stephanie Sullivan is a Teaching Instructor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University.Loren Limberis, East Carolina University Loren Limberis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2008-1490: INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS FOR AGRICULTURALAND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSGeorge Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln GEORGE MEYER, Professor, has taught graduate and undergraduate classes that involve plant and animal growth and environmental factors, modeling, and instrumentation and controls for both agricultural and biological systems engineering students for 29 years. He has received national paper awards and recognition for his work in distance education and has received university teaching awards. His current research include measurement and modeling of crop water stress, fuzzy logic controls for turf irrigation management, and machine vision detection

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ryan Drew Anderson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jeyamkondan Subbiah P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

Science & Technology. His research focuses on spectral imaging for predicting food quality (beef tenderness) and early diagnosis of human diseases (peripheral arterial disease). He has active research in the area of food safety engineering through integration of heat transfer model and predictive microbial growth/death models for food safety risk assessment. Every fall, he teaches a large sophomore- level class on engineering properties of biological materials, which consists of both lectures and laboratory sessions with an enrollment of more than 70 students. Every spring, he teaches a junior-level course on principles of bioprocess engineering which has an enrollment of about 25 students.Dr. Ashu Guru, University of

Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2007-2729: ADVANCED MODELING IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERINGUSING SOFT-COMPUTING METHODSGeorge Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln GEORGE MEYER, Professor, has taught graduate and undergraduate classes that involve plant and animal growth and environmental factors, modeling, and instrumentation and controls for both agricultural and biological systems engineering students for 28 years. He has received national paper awards and recognition for his work in distance education and has received university teaching awards. His current research include measurement and modeling of crop water stress, fuzzy logic controls for turf irrigation management, and machine vision detection, enumeration, and

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan

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Biological & Agricultural

Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, in Brookings, SD, where he has been instrumental in developing an internationally competitive value-added food and bioprocessing research program. He has been involved in teaching several undergraduate and graduate courses in food and bioprocess engineering for the last nine years. He was formerly a Research Associate in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. Page 11.278.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Biological & Agricultural

College of Engineering and the Biology Department at North Carolina A&T StateUniversity (NCA&T).One example of cross-campus sustainable collaborations is team teaching by faculty from thetwo disciplines. The mechanical engineering department faculty has recognized that researchinto new biomaterials is a significant area of emphasis for modern materials research andtherefore is an area worthy of study. In order to prepare students, the regularly scheduled courseentitled Modern Engineering Materials is being upgraded to include biomaterials. Recognizingthat the human body is an amazing machine made up of a series of macro and nano-scalesystems including biological pumps, valves, pipes, filters, wiring, as well as contents underpressure, the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anand Lakshmikanth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Cundiff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Fulton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Biological & Agricultural

them continuously revisit keyconcepts, which increased in levels of complexity, through a four-year spiral themed curriculum.The focus of the curriculum was on active learning of concepts of design, systems, and ethicsthrough hands-on activities or learning modules as is indicated in figure 1.Figure 1. Schematic representation of the spiral curriculum indicating re-visitation and deepening of concepts pertaining to systems approach, engineering design, and ethicsSome of the activities planned under the DLR project included use of electronic portfolios inengineering instruction, development of student team building software, incorporating researchand cutting edge laboratory experiences into the undergraduate curriculum14. Studies

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Carlos Lopez, Iowa State University ; Dimitra Lynette Jackson, Iowa State University

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Biological & Agricultural

today’s societal needs.According to the review of the literature, research experience for undergraduate students is animportant educational tool to expose them to research, to increase their interest in graduateschool, and to help them to develop their technical and communications skills. Additionally,Zydney, et al. found the interaction between undergraduate researchers and graduate students notonly benefits undergraduates but also provides an important teaching experience for graduatestudents 3. All these different factors have served as the greatest motivation to explore the studentexperience of participating in REU programs in chemical and biological engineering. This studydemonstrates the benefits of REUs and how they can be improved in

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Lurline Marsh, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Craig Daughtry, United States Department of Agriculture; Tracy Earle, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Jurgen Schwarz, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2008-141: SITE SPECIFIC FARMING, ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, ANDASSOCIATED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, PROVIDE A PLATFORM FORACTIVE LEARNING AND RESEARCH AT A LAND GRANT UNIVERSITYAbhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Prior to joining UMES he worked at Turabo University in San Juan , PR as well as Duke University in Durham North Carolina as Assistant Professor and Research Assistant Professor, respectively. Dr. Nagchaudhuri is a member of ASME and ASEE professional societies and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of applied

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #8966Creativity and its Assessment in a Design and Development of Food Productsand Processes CourseMrs. Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Husted is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches design related courses. Her research interests include creative thinking, cognitive processes, and creating effective learning environments.Dr. Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Nelly Ram´ırez-Corona is currently a Full Time Professor of Chemical Engineering at Chemical, Enviro- mental and Food

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima P.E., Louisiana State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering and a professor of Engineering Education at the Ohio State University (OSU). She earned both her B.S. in agricultural engineering and M.S. in biomedical engineering at OSU, and her Ph.D. in environmental engineering at Clemson University. She worked for an engineering consulting firm before entering academia and continues to collaborate with the consulting industry. She has taught courses in bioenergy, biological en- gineering, capstone design, HVAC, thermodynamics, waste management, professional development, and engineering teaching. Her research interests include energy, the environment, and engineering education. She is assistant dean for teaching and learning

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Biological & Agricultural

-CAPA, for HW problem delivery in large introductory physics classes. They investigated anumber of factors including student gender, grade point average (GPA), and ACT scores. Theyfound that the “technology can have a profound impact on learning if it is used in a way thatcapitalizes on its unique ability to “interact” with students, provide them with immediatefeedback, and facilitate interactions among students and between students and teaching staff.”They did not have a way to make direct comparisons with conventional hand-graded HW,however.Pascarella6 looked at learning styles of students in large introductory physics classes and howthose learning styles and associated solution strategies for HW problems were related to HWproblem format. Two

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Biological & Agricultural

the National Science Foundation (NSF), is currentlyunderway. The goal of the DLR program for these two departments is to reformulate curriculawithin the EngE and BSE programs by utilizing a theme-based spiral curriculum approach. Page 13.716.2Jerome Bruner, the twentieth-century psychologist, proposed the notion of a spiral curriculum inwhich basic ideas are visited repeatedly in an increasingly complex manner.3 Figure 1 provides avisual description of the spiral curriculum being implemented by the EngE and BSE faculty.Active learning in the form of hands-on activities is one of the strategies being used to teach themain theme of

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chehra Aboukinane; Daniel N. Moriasi, USDA-ARS; Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

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Biological & Agricultural

Agricultural Engineering and his doctorate in Engineering Science with minors in Civil Engineering and Applied Statistics from Louisiana State University. Dr. Moriassi is a research hydrologist at the USDA- ARS Grazing Lands Research Laboratory. His research focuses on the development of watershed-scale models of hydrological processes, the development of model evaluation guidelines, and the application of these models on water quality and quantity issues.Dr. Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University Dr. Ann Kenimer is a professor and associate provost for undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute and