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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Merton Stwalley III, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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interest inthe ongoing activities of the agricultural industry. These exercises will incorporateoff-road vehicle balance and design elements, robotics and programming, andunmanned aircraft systems and instrumentation. These lessons will be piloted at acareer center run jointly by three local public school corporations, near theuniversity. Details of the lesson planning strategy, physical lab activities, andoverall learning objectives will be presented.KeywordsAgricultural Instruction, Hands-on Learning, High School, Lesson Plans, STEMIntroduction Throughout the world, the popular press is currently filled with articles describing theshortage of workers in all segments of industry following the pandemic of 2020-2021. This isparticularly

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University ; Roger L. Tormoehlen, Purdue University

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high school agriculture classroom. Bloom’staxonomy was used as a framework, inspiration, and guide to develop the modules as a bestcurricular practice aligned with recruiting. This paper will present multiple examples of lessoncomponents and how they fit into the remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and createframework. The planned implementation schedule and the difficulties encountered thus far willbe described, and the details of the overall program assessment will be provided.Keywordsagricultural instruction; hands-on learning; high school; lesson plans; STEMIntroduction Purdue University researchers, concerned about the general lack of interest in agriculturalcareers by high school students, set about to provide some

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Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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. 2. Create generalized lesson plans for methods in recovery, separation, and purification of bioproducts, and a certificate in industrial cleaning, sanitization, and sterilization. 3. Develop a series of soft-skills and career readiness modules in conjunction with the Niswonger Foundation and BioBuilder. 4. Implement lessons and develop modules suited to non-traditional and non-matriculating students. 5. Prototype modules suitable for integration into a four-year degree in bioengineering or biomanufacturing. 6. Implement a nexus between our educational programs, the ETSU Research Corporation, and local and prospective industry. 7. Identify the effectiveness of the proposed scope of work on student learning

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Toluwalase Opanuga, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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twenty-eight undergraduateagricultural and biological engineering students’ self-ratings of their proficiency level withlearning objectives following weekly assignments in a process engineering course. Theseresponses, in conjunction with results from the learning-objective based grading of students’work by the teaching assistant were analyzed to determine patterns in students’ learning needs asthe semester progressed. Examples of inferences about students’ struggles that the instructordrew from the results of students' self-ratings and actions that the instructor made or plans to takeare discussed.I. IntroductionUniversity instructors write course learning objectives, and they may even use these as a guide todesigning their instruction as

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Faculty Mentor Frequency of interaction 2-3 times a semester Once a semester Responsibilities • Degree planning and • Selection of upper-level course requirements engineering and science • Academic success electives coaching • Guidance on career • Academic forms and pathways and experiential procedures learning • Referral and engagement with campus support

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine Carey Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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a team whose members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meetobjectives.” In view of the positive creative design experience and teamwork training that studioculture provides to architecture, landscape architecture, and art & design students, why notconsider the use of studios in engineering programs?Conversion of Lecture/Lab Format to StudioThe author has taught a variety of engineering, engineering technology, and landscapearchitecture courses in his nearly 40-year career. In 2014, the author’s home Department ofBioresources Engineering, housed in the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture andNatural Resources was disbanded, and his faculty line was

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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building climate resiliency during agricultural production. Mar´ıa Jos´e brings expertise in environmentaleducation and soil and water conservation agricultural practices. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in EnvironmentalScience and Development from Zamorano University and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Mechanized SystemsManagement with a specialization in Water Resources Planning and Management from the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln. During my graduate studies, my research focused on nutrient management andshort-term indicators of soil health improvements driven by applying organic amendments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Youth to Create a Healthier Future Through STEM

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niroj Aryal, North Carolina A&T State University; Scott Osborn, University of Arkansas

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need for environmental scientistsand engineers to integrate nature as a key component of solutions while developing innovativesolutions to complex environmental problems. The need to use nature in environmental problem-solving is epitomized by investment of $8 billion to restore the Kissimmee River in Florida to itsoriginal state after it was straightened to canal 30 years ago [9]. In another example, the City ofColorado Springs recently publicized its plans to spend $460 million over two decades in itsstormwater infrastructure, maintenance and education programs [10]. Evidences suggests thatecological intensification of agriculture, an integration of nature into environmental solutions,can help sustain agricultural production while minimizing

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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. Thestudents are first required to contact the faculty coordinator at their respective institutions, whoplay pivotal roles in identifying suitable projects for the students interested in the internshipprogram. The mentors, who are typically faculty, from participating member institutions have tosubmit project proposals in the STEM areas that are relevant to the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration’s (NASA’s) mission and are aligned with the needs of the future workforce. Thestudent recruitment plan targeting women and members of underrepresented minorities wasincluded. Each project included the learning outcomes, timeline, mentoring plan, and expecteddeliverables. For each project, financial support for one to two students was requested

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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(EcoE) program. To establish this knowledge base,the committee first identified 13 example design projects (applications) on which a recent EcoEgraduate could be expected to work. Example applications included the design of a streamrestoration system and the development of a prairie restoration plan. Next, the specific tasks thatthe graduate would need to carry out to complete each design application, along with theunderlying knowledge or skills needed for each task were outlined. Additionally, the necessarylevel of learning for each knowledge area was qualified, ranging from simple recollection of factsto integration of knowledge across engineering and ecology to develop designs. Each applicationarea was reviewed by the committee and up to two

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Thomas Dalton Stephenson Jr.

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reflectiveactivities such as discussions.ConclusionData collected by this study has provided our department with a valuable perspective on thelearning preferences of the undergraduate engineering student and faculty populations. While werealize that this was a small sample size, based on the data collected we can conclude from thisdata set that students and faculty exhibit a large variety of learning preferences. A statisticallysignificant difference in the learning preference distributions of faculty and BE students wasfound for the Active/Reflective scale. For the other scales, the populations exhibit similarpreference distributions. Future plans for this study include scaling this study to includeBiological Engineering students, Engineering Technology or

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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future, the project team plans to conductexperiments with other variations of photoperiod. General observation of the trial indicated thatthe longer photoperiod helped the peanut plants to grow more vigorously with the increasedphotoperiod. The seed inoculation was randomized for each zone in Figures 3a and 3b, locationsdesignated as A indicates inoculated seeds, and B indicate non-inoculated seeds. For both trials,gypsum was added to the soil after the flowering of the plants. The peanuts were hand harvestedroughly five and a half months after planting for both FarmBot beds (April/May –September/October timeframe). The harvest from each plant was counted and weighed.4.0 Harvest Data AnalysisIrrigation was discontinued two weeks before the

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University

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- Getting by • FALL 23 END skill levels related to this course 3. Intermediate - Generally learning objective: good at 4. Competent - Very good at CLO 3: Distinguish the focus 5. Master - Extremely good at areas in BAE disciplines to plan for degree concentration.Sense of In the BAE 200 class… Likert scale: • FALL 22 ENDBelonging 1 • I feel that I belong to the biological and 1. Strongly disagree • FALL 23 END agricultural engineering 2. Disagree

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryam Bigonah, Auburn University; Fatemeh Jamshidi, Auburn University; Aparana Pant, Auburn University; Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University

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education cansignificantly enrich the learning journey for students by providing immediate assistance,swift access to information, and customized learning materials tailored to their requirements[22]. The utilization of chatbots has been evidenced to enhance students’ engagement,elevate learning outcomes, and streamline administrative processes within educationalinstitutions [23]. The transformative potential of chatbots in educational settingsunderscores the value of integrating this technology to benefit students. Our futureendeavors will focus on harnessing chatbot technology to enhance student engagement andimprove learning outcomes. We plan to collaborate with educators and students to codesignchatbot functionalities that cater to diverse

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

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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

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-basedinteractions. However, digital tools have been a good ally for community building andteamwork activities. Students were engaged with the activities in the classroom that includedguest lecture speakers, group discussions, and active participation toward a specific topic duringthe semester. However, data on Canvas shows that all students actively took part in creatingvideos, forum discussions, surveys online, and online group projects when they were asked touse digital tools. As their instructors, we could see their positive participation in digital and in-person modalities planned to increase classroom community and teamwork.We learned that while technology often gets blamed for reducing in person interactions, it canalso be used to facilitate them

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Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Spanish forcollaborative planning and problem-solving with her Spanish-speaking assistants, while Englishis reserved for more formal teaching moments. Juan Carlos shows similar versatility, usingSpanish for in-depth discussions and English when addressing a wider audience.We add another dimension, describing how casual conversations with peers from similarbackgrounds often involve a mix of English and Spanish. This linguistic blend extends beyondthe classroom, strengthening friendships, alleviating stress, and enhancing empathy among peersduring graduate school. It is a practice that enriches their shared cultural experiences, from foodto customs, and bolsters their individual identities.Another common theme was that in formal academic settings