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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

? Y/N *Coding of each question were designed as follows: HMT – H Major Targeting, PI – Previous Information,RE – Recruiter Experiences. Each code is followed by a number, for the question in that construct and sub/follow-upquestions and indicated with a number and letterComparison of Learning Outcomes This project offers a thorough comparative analysis of learning outcomes between allengineering majors offered at a large public engineering institution in the Southeast. Allinformation was collected from the most recent published degree plan from that major [8]. Onlymandatory curricula were counted toward the comparison as we understand any student mayachieve mastery of other topics through elective courses. Additional criteria for

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University; Nicholas Patrick Totaro, Louisiana State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

community need.These efforts were supported by the university-wide programs Communication Across theCurriculum, CxC (http://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/cxc/), which focuses on oral, written,technical, and visual communication skills, and the Center for Community Engagement,Learning, and Leadership (http://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/ccell/). Today, BE 1251 isdesignated by the university as communication intensive (technical and visual). BE 1252 isdesignated by the university as communication intensive (written and visual) and service-learning. There is a plan underway (see Future plans for details) to offer BE 1251 as a service-learning course.Increasing collaboration among instructorsThe faculty is collegial and long-term instructors of these

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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

software of the mechatronic device will be highlighted in thispaper. Initial plans of growing turnips with the FarmBot were unsuccessful due to the severity ofwinter weather. The project team has completed building a hoop house around the FarmBot toextend the growing season. Immediate installation plans for powering the FarmBot with solarpanels and wind turbines and meeting its irrigation needs through rainwater harvesting are inprogress.1.0 IntroductionFarmBot efforts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore(UMES) are integral to smartagriculture and precision farming efforts[1,2] funded by the National Institute of Food andAgriculture(NIFA) and Maryland Space Grant Consortium. Smart agriculture endeavors havebeen ongoing for several years now

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

prototypes that require access to specificlaboratories and equipment.In the Spring 2020, Universities across the US shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19and transitioned to remote or virtual courses. The objective of this study was to investigate theimpact of the transition to remote and virtual courses on senior design or capstone courses inBiological and Agricultural Engineering to find lessons learned and help plan for futuredisruption in these courses. Four Senior Design Capstone Course instructors from differentBiological and Agricultural Engineering departments were interviewed to gather theirperspectives and experiences regarding changes in instruction; student projects’ management andoutcomes; as well as students’ learning and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

, clients, and other stakeholders. The in-person event was modified by requiring teams topre-record their poster presentations, then followed up with a live, virtual session for furtherdiscussion. An unanticipated benefit of this change was that many project clients who arenormally scattered across the globe could view the pre-recorded presentations and attend the live,virtual discussion session. Students were able to directly interact with their clients, when intypical years, that would not have been feasible.Additionally, as project materials were abandoned on campus as students retreated, many teamsno longer had the necessary resources to continue with their earlier plans. Instructors helpedguide teams to work on other significant final

Conference Session

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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Engineering Department. Understanding and classifying the knowledge gapsin the progression of BAE courses can lead to applying the proper integrating techniques in orderto balance and equilibrate the prospective teaching modules.Therefore, in this work we examined specific knowledge concepts considered essential withinthe curriculum at a large southwestern University’s Bio-based engineering program. Theresearch aimed to understand the level of students’ exposure to essential knowledge and suggestrecommendations for an improved comprehensive degree plan. The study used a survey in orderto evaluate knowledge areas required for discipline specific core courses by a program basedassessment of faculty who have taught through at least one academic year

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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

stakeholder assigned as their major role,with instructions to consider what would be important to that stakeholder. The student thenconsulted with the student who had that same stakeholder assigned as a minor role. Studentswere allowed to adjust their map based on their discussion.Table 1. Perspectives in creating concept maps of the North Carolina swine industry Role Identity Description Engineering Firm Individual employed to design a manure management technology for a farm. Project Manager Responsible for scheduling construction, conducting meetings, etc. Farm Manager The end-user with plans to expand a swine farm in NC. For the assignment, the farm should be modeled on an existing NC

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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Youngmi Kim, University of Wisconsin, River Falls

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

conceptual knowledge and skills required to solve suchproblems, the lab portion of AGEN 352 was redesigned by incorporating PBL-basedcollaborative activities. The implemented changes were expected to achieve the followingoutcomes required by ABET, which are especially challenging to achieve in a traditional lecture-based learning environment: • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as

Conference Session

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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

instead of right before it is due. I try to plan ahead more often also so I can do things I want instead of writing a paper or something while my friends are out having fun.’ ‘One thing I have done differently is try to limit my procrastination. A couple years ago I probably would have tried to cram this assignment in last minute, but now I’m completing it on Monday! Another improvement I have made is using a planner, so I make sure I have time to complete all assignments and study for tests.The idea of relationships and connections shows up as a distinct difference between ASMTstudents and their engineering counterparts, which needs further investigation. Students werepassionate about connecting with

Conference Session

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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

. Thetechnologies considered were a flush system versus ascraper system (which could be operated to collectwhole slurry or separate liquids and solids) for wastecollection, an existing lagoon for waste storage, acovered lagoon for waste treatment and an ammoniastripping column for nitrogen recovery. In addition tobuilding upon their previous course knowledge (wastetreatment, nutrient management, economic andenvironmental modeling, and technologies for resourcerecovery) the students were provided with a technicalreport which contained site-specific farm dataincluding soil maps/plots, a nutrient management plan,waste characteristics for different scenarios, andbudget sheets. It was important that all informationnecessary to complete the game was either

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

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value of combining teams of diverse majorsand engaging them in a project with design and engineering components. Students in these cross-disciplinary teams learn how to work together, how to combine engineering and science principles inproblem solving and they gain the confidence and leadership opportunities they will need to solveproblems when they leave UHD.II. CurriculumSeveral years ago the CUAS developed curriculum in support of a new Minor in Sustainability. Often aminor in sustainability is limited to specific programs or specific students such as those in anenvironmental engineering, biology or urban planning. Because the courses require numerous pre-requisites within the majors, these minors are for all practical purposes out 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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

that are not considered minorities isessential to understand the planning direction for future investment. But many incorporatingfactors make it a very confounding issue and that calls for further studies. Most of the resultsindicate an inevitable role of the co-curricular spaces in the daily activities of students. Forexample, students of the surveyed group responded upon daily usage of the spaces, in which thenewly renovated space is among highly used regularly. The frequent use of the co-curricular areasof the library Annex and Zachry, suggested the interior design and environment in those two placesresemble in different aspects. For instance, both locations have access to coffee shops and studyresources. Also, the results further show the

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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

study had anticipated a greater turnout of students for the session. Unfortunately, theschool program was completely optional and students had a variety of overlapping sessions tochoose from which resulted in low attendance. A second session was planned with an additionalschool, but was postponed due to the breakout of COVID 19. Future work will look to addressthe limited sample size.2.3. Gameplay During the irrigation management simulation, students were tasked with producing themost corn with limited water resources and a varied climate. Inputs beyond irrigation were autoapplied for the students to ensure only irrigation practices influenced the results. This includedfertilizer, seed type, and planting date. There were two Non

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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

-Processing PipelineCultivate ACCESS participants interact with each other in a continuous and dynamic system wecall the ACCESS Community. The main circle of the ACCESS Community includes scholars,mentors, and ambassadors. These participants interact on a weekly basis to discuss topicsprovided to them by the Cultivate ACCESS leadership team and dive deep into their explorationof agSTEM careers and personal development. Outside of the main circle are parents andteachers. These participants do not engage as frequently with ambassadors and mentors butinteract frequently with scholars at home and during school hours. Cultivate ACCESS providessupport to these participants through resources focused on career and college planning. Parentsand teachers are

Conference Session

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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

accountable and providemotivation to equally share the work.Assigning the final deliverable earlier would also be useful, so students could begin planning thefinal product before in-class work days. That way time in class, with the professor to help withmath or verification of ideas, is not spent brainstorming and designing more general parts of thefinal refrigeration device.Another way to improve the project would be to offer two project ideas, addressing more studentinterests. Students in BAE have such varied interests including food, agricultural, biological, andecological engineering. There are students who want to go to medical school, do research, workin industry, or work on family farms. Thus, for the context of the project to act as a

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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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

agriculture and related disciplines, and our tutorialssummarized in this paper are helping to bring these communities (Computer Science andAgriculture) together. 5. Future WorkWe will further develop the hands-on tutorials and make them more modular so they can beeasily adapted to the needs of different communities and attendees. We are currently developingmultiple versions of this workshop and tutorial: • Durations ranging from 3 hours to 2 weeks • Variations in the topic for different target audiences: agriculture, biotechnology, tourism, and multiple engineering disciplines • Specific plans are in place for workshops in the following contexts: o tutorials during courses in Computer Science, Tourism, and Engineering

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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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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

multiple datapoints, had determined that a major revision of the course was warranted, and we had agreed tolead this effort and redevelop the course. Complicating our plans for the Y3NM course werespace constraints that arose just weeks before the semester started – we had 50 students enrolledin the course but had teaching lab space for only 40, and due to campus-wide record enrollments,could not find a suitable lecture room to accommodate a joint lecture session. Again, thepossibility of video lectures was appealing, in this case because it would allow us to circumventthe lack of a large lecture room, transferring that function to a location of each student’s ownchoosing, and letting us focus instruction on two lab sections.Materials and

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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Environment and Natural Resources Engineering. She has worked with the Rising Scholars’ Program during the completion of her Master of Science in Agricul- tural and Biological Engineering and into her current Ph.D. program at Purdue University also in ABE. As part of the Rising Scholars’ program, she has helped plan and organize the student recruitment events, align students with summer research experiences and faculty mentors, and conduct student interviews for program analysis and evaluation. Ms. Baldwin has actively contributed to the collection and analysis of data for the Rising Scholars program, as well as the dissemination of information about the progress of the program.Sarah LaRose, Purdue University

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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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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

module will focus on best practices and available technology for those steps. Trainingmodules for farmers on different topics, such as fertilizer, already exist. We are using theseresources to help outline what information should be addressed and in what order. We also wantto implement a mixture of tactile, visual, and auditory components to reach all types of learnersacross the language barrier.The medium to present the modules would be best through video and interactive session withtrained volunteers. From interviews with volunteers who have previously working with farmersin Sub-Saharan Africa, movies are impactful because they are uncommon within these ruralcommunities. We plan to use resources such as Camtasia to create videos for the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

-regulate bymaintaining a common in-class schedule and suggested due dates.There are, however, several potential issues related to a flexible deadline approach. The first isthe planning fallacy, where learners underestimate the time it takes to complete a task [3]. Ifflexible deadlines are in place, students may not undertake the requisite self-regulating strategiesin order to complete the assignments. Another potential issue with relaxed deadlines is thetendency for students to mass (cram) their work in very few study episodes just before thetasks(s) are due. Citing several works, Fulton et al. [3] note that distribution of practice (i.e.,more frequent deadlines) results in better performance across a wide range of tasks.In our experience

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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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

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

sensor with a partner.Learning unfamiliar content or developing a new skill such as coding can make participants feelvulnerable, however, by working with a partner, learning can become more fun and less scary. Wenoticed that when participants programmed the BBC micro:bit with a partner, they tackled challengesmore confidently and celebrated successes together. It is notable that in our trainings, initial codingexperiences did not need to be time intensive to impact participant confidence. Providing a 30-minutecoding session with sufficient facilitator support provided ample time for participants to build confidencein their ability to code using a block-based coding platform.Future DirectionsWe plan to focus our future efforts on enhancing

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tara Gupte Wilson, Wright State University; Ashley Nicole Venturini, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

inclusion of personal messages to students about how well they were doingin the course and course activities that asked students to reflect on what they had learned andwhat they still needed to learn. Although personal messages of encouragement and reflectionopportunities were practiced in this thermodynamics course, our plan is to be more intentionalabout both going forward. In summary, students and instructors in this thermodynamics coursedemonstrated impressive resiliency during the pandemic-induced shift to 100% online classes,and lessons which were learned in the e-Learning environment can improve post-pandemicengineering instruction.References[1] WHO, “United States of America: WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard,” World Health