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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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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

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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

Conference Session

Student Learning and Success

Collection

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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

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 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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 & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Conference Session

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

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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Diversity

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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

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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