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- Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas
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sustainable solutions for water, food, energy, and related systems. Post graduationplacement rates have ranged from 66.7%-100% from December 2020-December 2023 and thedepartment is committed to further improving student success. By enhancing career guidanceand strengthening connections with industries and alumni, the program aimed to assist inbridging the gap between academic learning and successful job placement and careersatisfaction.The BENG Mentor Program was established as a mutually beneficial connection betweenindustry mentors and current biological engineering students. The program was designed topromote professional development by connecting students with experienced engineers in fieldsrelated to food, water, and energy. Through this
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- Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso; Toluwalase Opanuga, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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, whereinstudents have greater control over their own learning with instructors only acting as facilitators[2]. Being self-directed about one’s learning is a major component of andragogy [3]. Self-directed learning requires metacognitive skills, an ability to control one’s learning. Such skillscan be taught [4] and need to be developed throughout undergraduate studies, including inengineering, for successful academic experiences in college [5] and careers [6].Reflection can encourage students to think critically about their own learning, behaviors, andexperiences in ways that lead to personal growth (e.g., [7]), improved academic performance(e.g., [8]), and professional identity (e.g., [9], [10]). Reflection activities when implementedwithin a course
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- 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- 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
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on case. The activities usually Canvas. included one or two brief questions to facilitate conversations.MethodologyThe participants of this study were students enrolled in the course “Engineering Properties ofBiological Materials,” a sophomore-level class with lectures and weekly meetings in a teachinglaboratory. The students are majoring in Biological Systems Engineering or AgriculturalEngineering. Students from Biological Systems Engineering are interested in pursuing careers inone of the different emphasis areas available in the program: Biomedical Engineering, Food andBioprocess Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. As
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- Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1
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- Deepak R Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Ryan Newman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Rachel Ibach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Taryn King, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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assigned new advisers who were faculty basedon their chosen emphasis areas representing their career interests who would then advise themthrough graduation. In the AE program, students were advised by a faculty adviser for the firsttwo years. Following professional admission, AE students were assigned to other faculty advisersbased on their chosen emphasis areas.In the AST program, students were assigned to multiple faculty who advised them from entry tograduation. AST students reported positive feedback to having the same adviser throughout theprogram highlighting the importance of the cohesive norm in academic advising. However, notall AST advisers had the bandwidth to learn and use the new advising and student successplatforms that were
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- Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2
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- Richard Cody Prince, East Tennessee State University; PAMELA MIMS, East Tennessee State University; Aruna Kilaru, East Tennessee State University; Eric Jorgenson, East Tennessee State University
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for boththe R&D industry through a synthetic biology & laboratory skills pathway and abiomanufacturing and bioprocess pathway. These interrelated projects have evolved over time andare currently progressing simultaneously; each semi-autonomous piece provides a vital feedstockto our larger vision of the regional bioeconomy. We illustrate how these pieces affect thedevelopment of the workforce in the infographic in Figure 1.Generating Interest and Entering the PipelineThe foundation of our efforts lies in a regional effort to develop scientific literacy aroundsynthetic biology and interest in biotechnology careers. This effort started in 2019 when allbiology teachers from the Dobbins-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, and
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- Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2
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- Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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language.Later, I was a teaching graduate assistant for "Engineering Properties of Biological Materials."The guidance of the faculty and my advisor's support have been key in teaching this course. Ialso received guidance from Hector on how to efficiently use technology tools to buildcommunity among students.Language is vital in my life. Spanish keeps me connected to my culture, and English is essentialfor my career. In the engineering lab, I use Spanish with my colleagues and English for officialinstructions. Although I face challenges with complex English technical terms, I am improvingthrough online tools like YouTube and the Merriam-Webster website. My bilingual skills arevaluable in the lab's diverse setting, enabling me to connect with various
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- 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
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a collaborative, interdisciplinaryenvironment where students from diverse backgrounds worked together toward shared researchgoals, preparing them for careers in STEM fields.2B. Student Involvement in Experimental Setup, Lua Programming, Data Collection, andAnalysisAs part of the experiential learning initiative in sustainable lunar agriculture, undergraduatestudents and summer exchange interns played an integral role in designing and conductingexperiments using advanced agricultural technologies. Under the supervision of faculty, post-doctoral associates, and graduate students, they engaged in hands-on research involving the setupof FarmBot and Tower Garden systems, programming automation sequences using Lua, collectingplant growth data
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- Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1
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- Trisha Moore, Kansas State University; James Randall Etheridge; Glenn Thomas Dale; Sara Winnike McMillan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Niroj Aryal; David Austin; Theresa Thompson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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studentswishing to pursue careers in ecological engineering and may impede mainstreaming of EcoEeducation. Thus, there is a need to clarify a set of core competencies that EcoE programs andconcentration areas should incorporate to guide curriculum design.Current work to develop an ecological engineering body of knowledgeIn recognition of this need, the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) formed acommittee to define the EcoE Body of Knowledge (BOK). A BOK represents the full set ofconcepts, skills, knowledge, and abilities needed by professionals working in a particular domain.The process for developing the EcoE BOK presented herein was focused at the undergraduatelevel, though defining an expanded set of core competencies at the post
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- Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs
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- Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University
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meet-and-greet eventbetween students and BAE200 faculty member was a key activity that contributed to helpingstudents select a degree concentration and think about career opportunities.References[1] A. Baker et al., “Preparing the Acquisition Workforce: A Digital Engineering Competency Framework,” in 2020 IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon), Montreal, QC, Canada: IEEE, Aug. 2020, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1109/SysCon47679.2020.9275661.[2] R. Mansbach et al., “Reforming an undergraduate materials science curriculum with computational modules,” Journal of Materials Education, vol. 38, no. 3–4, pp. 161–174, 2016.[3] D. Ahmed, M. Nayeemuddin, T. Ayadat, and A. Asiz, “Computing Competency for Civil Engineering Graduates: Recent
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- Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amy Millmier Schmidt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mara Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bethany Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrew Stiven Ortiz Balsero, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Maria Jose Oviedo Ventura, Cornell University
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active learning, storytelling, visual presentations, hands-on activities, and animations is valuable for conveying AMR knowledge [7]. There is also valuein utilizing interactive tutorials, 3D models, and group projects to help in understandingbiomedical topics, increasing motivation, and understanding [8]. Hands-on workshops have alsobeen effective in stimulating microbiology interest [9]. Relating STEM to real-life situations, likeantibiotic discovery, enhances understanding and career interest. These programs also raisestudents' awareness of their role and encourage critical thinking about antibiotic resistance andprudent antibiotic use [10].Games and activities specifically are key features for engaging learners in a wide variety ofcomplex
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- Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
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recipient of over 15 million dollars in research grants as a principal and a co-principal investigator, further advancing her research endeavors. Throughout her career, Dr. Mitra has held significant leadership positions within professional organizations. As the Division Chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division (ECCD) of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), she has actively contributed to the advancement of the field. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors for Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) for over five years, advocating for renewable energy and climate change initiatives. Dr. Mitra’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her contributions to