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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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Grace Lynn Baldwin; Sarah Larose, Purdue University

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Paper ID #33197Using Board Spectrum Technological Projects to Introduce Diverse StudentPopulations to Biological & Agricultural EngineeringDr. Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, P.E. joined the Minority Engineering Program team in the fall of 2007 as Recruit- ment and Retention Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. from Agriculture and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. Dr. Stwalley has more than 20 years in di- versity work, with considerable background working with K-12 students from the Women in Engineering Programs at

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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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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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Incorporating the Community into the Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #27281Thermodynamics for Citizenship: Entrepreneurial Engineering through Project-based LearningDr. Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University Ann D. Christy, PE, is a professor 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

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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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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John J. Classen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alison V. Deviney, Biological and Agricultural Department, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Education, 2021Systems Thinking Tools in a Graduate Biological Engineering Class - A Work in Progress Author and AffiliationsAbstractWhen technological challenges involve complex systems that include interactions with othercomponents or agents, the system can exhibit unexpected and counterintuitive behavior. Systemsthinking is useful in such cases but is rarely taught in engineering courses that do not explicitlyinclude ‘systems’ or ‘systems dynamics’ in the syllabus. This work-in-progress describes anapplication of systems thinking concepts in an undergraduate and a graduate course inAgricultural Waste Management at North Carolina State University. Two specific systemsthinking tools were introduced to help

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Student Learning and Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catelyn A. Evans, Texas A&M University; Ezekiel Joseph McReynolds, Texas A&M University ; Hamidreza Sharifan, Texas A & M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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students to be able to identify, formulate, and solve BAENrelated problems. These results will guide and assist in the development of future supplementaltrainings for students.The research project’s results are expected to enhance faculty, researchers, and administrators’ inthe understanding of the role their course plays in education of the students. Likewise, this willallow us to draw connections between classes and help students understand why they need toknow the information being taught.IntroductionThe Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) describes Biological andAgricultural Engineering separately. Agricultural Engineering is described as applyingengineering to agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, human or natural resources

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Incorporating the Community into the Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hallie E. Supak, Texas A&M University; Victoria Baltazar; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and Agricultural Engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Training modules for improved storage techniques to reduce post harvest losses of maize in GhanaAbstractPost-harvest losses (PHL) remain higher in Sub-Saharan Africa than the rest of the world. Eventhough technology is available, food insecurity persists. Women make up a large portion of thefarming workforce yet do not have equal access to resources. Focusing efforts on providingsupport to women could reduce crop losses.The primary goal of this project is to improve the application of technologies targeting thereduction of postharvest

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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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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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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Eric Steven Hall, North Carolina State University; Praveen Kolar, North Carolina State University

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performance in the course.The shift to remote learning triggered frustration on both students and instructors' sides. Theyalso faced unprecedented challenges with technology and access. Instructors acknowledgedstudent resilience and adaptability to the situation. The creative flexibility that instructors appliedto course delivery, project deliverables and assessment is a key tool that allowed them tomaintain the real-world experiential nature of BAE capstone programs.Introduction Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), also called Agricultural and BiologicalEngineering or Biosystems Engineering, is a four-year, ABET-accredited undergraduateengineering program offered by over 32 universities in the United States. The BAE program

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Banner, North Carolina State University; John J. Classen, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #22620Integrating Novel Methods and Existing Tools to Enrich Nontraditional Learn-ing ExperiencesMrs. Shannon Banner, North Carolina State University Mrs. Banner is a research assistant and is currently pursuing her PhD in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University. Her research is focused on modeling environmental impact and economic feasibility of technology systems applied to animal waste management. She is a member of ASABE and SWE. Address: Weaver Laboratories, Campus Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695 Phone: 336-577-3757Dr. John J. Classen, North Carolina State University

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

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Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln ; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Caprianna N. Keeler; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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formal and non-formal educational settings. His expertise includes systems thinking and design, op- erations research, statistical modeling, and simulation. He has taught several graduate and undergraduate courses in statistics, systems engineering, operations research, and business analytics. Dr. Guru has pre- viously served as the Director of Research Strategy at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Guru is an expert in supercomputing; he has 10 years of experience in building and managing information technology solutions at University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Fermi National Lab, Talent Plus, and IBM.Ms

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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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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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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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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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Western Michigan University; Pawan Ramchandra Galande

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consortium of engineering education) in 2017.Pawan Ramchandra Galande c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Improving performance of students in a 3-year diploma program at a rural agricultural polytechnic college in IndiaIntroduction Foster and Rosenzweig1, based on their study of 240 villages across India, pointed out thatagricultural productivity growth plays an important role in poverty reduction in rural areas of low-income countries. Kumar and Mittal2 claimed that the agricultural productivity attained by Indiaduring the 1980s was not sustained and suggested using technologies for changing the trend.Therefore, India has been focusing on improving agricultural education

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Student Learning and Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Martin Chernosky, Texas A&M University; Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University; Valentini A. Pappa, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey D. Sammons, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #26684Does Student Satisfaction Equal Learning? A Differentiated Design Strategyfor Course Improvement: Lessons Learned from Learning Outcomes andGrade DistributionDr. J. Martin Chernosky, Texas A&M University J.Martin Chernosky is the Learning Architect for the Studio of Advanced Instruction and Learning for the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He earned a B.A. in Education, an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Technology from Western Governors University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. With over 25 years in dynamic adult education settings ranging

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Amy L. Kaleita, Iowa State University

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Paper ID #23175Work in Progress: Hybrid-flipped Classrooms: Challenges and Opportuni-tiesDr. D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University D. Raj Raman is Morrill Professor in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Department at Iowa State University, where he is also University Education Program Director and Testbed Champion for the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC). He is a licensed Profes- sional Engineer who earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to coming to

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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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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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Student Learning and Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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, Lincoln Jenny Keshwani is an Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Spe- cialist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is active in promoting science and engineering education in both formal and informal settings through her research, extension, and outreach activities. Dr. Keshwani is actively engaged in several cross-disciplinary regional and national efforts related to STEM education and outreach. Most recently, she was part of a team that received NSF funding to engage youth in STEM through wearable technologies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Understanding student

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Peterson P.E., University of Wisconsin, River Falls; Matthew Francis Digman, University of Wisconsin, River Falls

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rather than passively absorbing lecturematerial during class time [1]. Because lecture material is generally watched individually,outside of class, students are able to self-pace their learning. A flipped class approach wasadopted in an introductory computer aided design and drafting course. The course is required foragricultural engineering and agricultural engineering technology majors and is a popular electivetaken by physics majors. The current flipped format has been in place for six years. Fifteenhomework assignments, due on average every week, comprise 45% of the grade. Thus, eachhomework assignment is worth about 5% of the final grade and no late assignments are acceptedwithout prior approval. For a variety of reasons, including

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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

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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Alicia A. Modenbach P.E., University of Kentucky; Michael "Mick" Peterson, University of Kentucky

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Paper ID #34132Lessons Learned From a Covid-impacted CapstoneDr. Alicia A. Modenbach P.E., University of Kentucky Alicia A. Modenbach is a Lecturer in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Louisiana State University in 2006, before pursuing her graduate education at the University of Ken- tucky, completing her MS in 2008 and her PhD in 2013. She teaches an introductory sophomore course and senior design, as well as serves as an academic advisor to students in the Biosystems Engineering

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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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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