Conference Session

Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

underway, and both the students and faculty mentors have been involved inbrainstorming relevant ideas on making sustainable robotic agriculture accessible.By integrating social justice, diversity, and accessibility into learning outcomes, STEM studentscan develop a more holistic understanding of sustainable robotic agriculture and its implicationsfor society, while also gaining practical skills and knowledge that can contribute to positive socialchange.4.0 ConclusionsRobotic agriculture can contribute to environmental sustainability by optimizing resource use,reducing chemical inputs, and minimizing waste through precision farming techniques. It maywiden the economic gap between large-scale commercial farms that can afford expensivetechnology and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Alena Zheng, University of Maryland College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

and SupportA cornerstone of the project is fostering a collaborative and supportive community. Students withdisabilities are encouraged to work in peer groups where mutual learning and assistance areprioritized. Dedicated mentorship programs pair students with experienced faculty or advancedpeers who provide guidance tailored to their needs. This structure creates a network of support thatenhances both academic and personal growth.Flexible AssessmentsTo ensure fair and equitable evaluation, alternative assessments are available. For example,students may present their findings through video presentations instead of written reports orparticipate in modified practical evaluations that align with their abilities. These options allowstudents to

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Higher Edu- cation, University of Nebraska, and the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation to implement an ecology of validation model at a large scale to promote student success. At UNL, Deepak mentors the AgFutures first-year living-learning community in leadership, service, and civic engagement. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Community building through technology in a biological systems engineering courseConference: American Society for Engineering EducationDivision: Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)Tags: Community-building, student-centered strategies, technologyPaper interests: Undergraduates, Graduate, Faculty