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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Rossana Villa-Rojas; Mei Lu

institution faced additional challenges such as different time zones andinaccessibility to digital tools or sites due to internet censorship and unreliable internetconnections. This extended abstract describes lessons learned from teaching lectures andlaboratories, both synchronously and asynchronously, for English as a Second Language (ESL)students residing in China and enrolled in the internationally cooperative dual degree 3+1 FoodScience Program established between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and NorthwestA&F University (NWAFU, China) during the COVID-19 pandemic.Instructor engagement with student in and outside the classroom is crucial for student success,satisfaction and retention [1]. These interactions are challenging when

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Abner Peralta; Natacha Souto-Melgar

demonstration. This video demonstration could also be useful in other chemicalengineering courses. Also, during summer 2021, we expanded this project to study therepeatability of the experiment. We performed multiple experimental runs at differentconcentrations of sodium chloride (1 M and 2 M).The equipment that we used is the Armfield’s liquid diffusion apparatus. It consists of a diffusioncell, a diffusion vessel, a magnetic stirrer, and a conductivity meter. The diffusion cell consists ofa honeycomb of accurately dimensioned cylindrical pores that allows the diffusion of the saltinto the diffusion vessel. The diffusion was studied by measuring the change in conductivity ofthe pure water in the diffusion vessel as the salt solution diffuses into the

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Manuel D. Rossetti; Bryan Hill; Ronna Turner; Wen-Juo Lo; Ed Pohl; Xintao Wu

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Introducing the Multi-Disciplinary Data Science (MDaS) S-STEM Scholarship Program Manuel D. Rossetti, Bryan Hill, Ronna Turner, Wen-Juo Lo, Ed Pohl, Xintao Wu University of ArkansasAbstractThe Multi-Disciplinary Data Science (MDaS) program assists with filling the growing demandfor multi-disciplinary STEM base data science skills by supporting underrepresented minoritystudents with scholarships and professional development activities. The goals of the MDaSprogram are 1) to establish recruitment and retention programs for the new data science majorsand

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Christi Patton Luks

smallgatherings of socially distanced students, lab courses at Missouri S&T were allowed to be inperson with very small groups. These caps did not accommodate all students in many cases.Thus, other approaches were required. For the Fall, the faculty tried a tight schedule of teamsboth inside and outside of the designated lab time. Social distancing guidelines were maintained,but the faculty and TAs were overworked. Late that semester, the instructor for the ChemicalEngineering Unit Operations (UO) Lab 1 announced that he would be leaving.The responsibility for taking over the lab was handed over to the author. I had taught the UO laba few times at another university, so I was not a complete novice. The equipment at my current

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Justin M. Hutchison; Edward Peltier

Chemical and PetroleumEngineering (CPE) and incoming EE graduate students.The EE curriculum focuses on first-principle conceptswith correspondingly named courses of Concepts ofEnvironmental Chemistry (CE770), Physical Principles(CE772), and Biological Principles (CE773). At the start Figure 1: Alignment of the core EEof the 2020 academic year, Professors Hutchison and curriculum that incorporated skills.Peltier initiated a course transformation to align coursecontent and increase skill-based curriculum, specifically in writing, modeling, data interpretation,and experimentation (Figure 1). This included a significant expansion of our one-creditEnvironmental Engineering Laboratory (CE771) into a three-credit course.As these classes represent core

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Joshua Mitchener; Imam Al Razi; Yarui Peng

personalcomputers. As technology continues to improve and the demand for higher-density sources ofpower increases, researchers are currently continuing to look for ways to optimize power moduledesigns [1]. A typical multi-chip power module structure consists of a base plate, an insulatingsubstrate, bonding materials, power semiconductor chips, power interconnections, encapsulant,and a case. As more expensive materials such as silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN)become more widely available for use in power modules, power module fabrication continues to © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference 2D/2.5D/3D Designs, Python

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Mirit Shamir; Rebecca Cors; Melanie M. Derby

minorities (URM) students to fulfill STEM careers,but also enable the United States to thrive in the 21st century. Moreover, research labs that aremore diverse are more productive than those that are homogenous [1]. Thus, broadeningparticipation can help sustain and grow research communities. Our National Science FoundationResearch Traineeship Program (NRT), the Rural Resource Resiliency, at K-State Universityattracts students from diverse backgrounds and cultivates a culture of inclusiveness. Our NRT isan interdisciplinary graduate traineeship that trains diverse STEM graduate students to solve thegrand challenges of creating sustainable food, energy and water systems in rural communities insemi-arid regions. Incorporating interdisciplinary

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Jeffrey Wolchok; Hanna Jensen; Timothy J. Muldoon

as determined by the instructor, but also may be limited by the scope of the clinicalcollaborator’s contribution and environment as well as the suitability of the projects for seniordesign (ie to complex or costly). Alternatively, students with the best ideas that are exceptionallynovel will often file an invention disclosure, with co-inventor credit. Some notable examples ofdesign projects developed during the Clinical Needs course include:Case Study #1: A retractable peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter to provide a more appealing andergonomic tube design for patients. The product would maintain the function of a normal PDcatheter but would include retractable feature, potentially improving patient quality of life andongoing compliance with

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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Fan Yu; Johanna Milord; Sarah Orton; Lisa Flores; Rose Marra

on different teaching methods and uncover whether or not these approacheswere used or were found to be supportive by the students. Our findings can benefit instructors ofengineering courses in improving or changing their teaching methods in order to enable studentsto adjust to remote learning better. The research team administered surveys during the final two weeks in the semester ofSpring 2020. One hundred nineteen participants answered a series of closed questions related tothe instructors’ teaching strategies across 8 different engineering courses (Table 1). Specifically,based on the question “What things did your instructor do that was helpful for learning online,”participants assessed whether instructors’ teaching strategies were

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

thefields (also known as “hidden figures”), among many more. The work was rooted in anti-racismat its core and centered the Call to Action from Black in Engineering [1] and the voices,perspectives, and publications of Black scholars and activists. The group curated a set of topresources that were well-received, discussed multiple times, and/or rated as very impactful in thefinal informal survey. These are available as a living Google doc at tinyurl.com/topCHEdeiConclusions/recommendations: A panel discussion in the Chemical Engineering Division washeld at the ASEE Virtual Meeting in July 2021 to report out from the Conversation Series.Attendees expressed continued interest being in community with others to talk about DEI topics,to learn more deeply

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Heather Walker

thermodynamics course during the COVIDpandemic (Fall 2020 semester). The informal student-faculty events did not have highparticipation but, from student comments, were meaningful to those who participated. Severalstudents mentioned the increased connections being beneficial to their mental health. Also, Ibelieve the increased emphasis on establishing student connections contributed to the relativelyhigh attendance throughout the semester. The higher attendance could then lead to higherengagement and increased learning. Further study would be needed to quantify this conclusion.References[1] C. Son, S. Hegde, A. Smith, X. Wang and F Sasangohar, “Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study

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Robert F. Saunders

ever been in college class room which means they don’t have thefirst year experience of what college is and what is expected of them past high school. Juniors inthe college class rooms had one full semester of college before COVID hit and have not been inthe class room to learn the rigor necessary to be successful as an engineering student.Meda [1] investigates the mental health problems of students over the COVID lockdown. Theeffects identified include but are not limited to psychological distress, symptoms of depression,anxiety and sleep disturbances. Although MEDA [1]) indicates when isolation measure are © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section

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Xingang Li; H. Onan Demirel; Molly H. Goldstein; Zhenghui Sha

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Exploring Generative Design Thinking for Engineering Design and Design Education Xingang Li, H. Onan Demirel, Molly H. Goldstein, and Zhenghui Sha* University of Texas at Austin/ Oregon State University/ University of Illinois/ University of Texas at AustinKeywordsGenerative design thinking, evolving design thinking model, faculty paperGenerative design (GD) is a design method that utilizes computational methods and algorithms togenerate designs [1]. Under a set of rules and constraints, GD can generate thousands of designoptions, allowing designers to explore a broader range of the design space to

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Shengfan Zhang; Eric Specking; Maryam Alimohammadi; Allison Boykin; Shawn Bell; Karl D. Schubert FIET; Shannon Davis

, Secondary STEM Education, K-12 Outreach, Research Experience for TeachersBackgroundThere have been recent and rapid advancements in engineering research on data analytics theoriesand methodologies, enabled and driven by smart and connected technologies, to maintain andimprove our health, infrastructure, and communities [1]. Compared to the growth in analyticsresearch, curriculum development in the K-12 and higher education environments are often muchslower and do not reflect this growth [2]. Current curricular data analytics lesson plans forsecondary schools mainly focus on the ready-to-use applications and resources such as MicrosoftAccess and Excel, while leaving out the deep understanding of the ideas and theories [3]. Othersuse infographics to

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John L. Krohn

. The author welcomes any suggestions or reference to other such studies.References[1] J. Keenan, F. Keyes, P. Hill, and J. Moore, Steam Tables, New York, John Wiley & Sons, 1969.John L. Krohn Dr. John L. Krohn is a Professor and currently serves as Interim Department Head in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Arkansas Tech University. Dr. Krohn earned his BSME and MSME degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has served as Department Head for the majority of his 30 years of service at ATU and his primary interest and research areas have been in nuclear materials interactions and energy

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Kevin R. Lewelling

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Judy L. Cezeaux

Kipling to develop theObligation and Ceremony Ritual. The first ceremony was held at the University Club inMontreal on April 25, 1925. Ceremonies inducting both engineering graduates and workingengineering professionals are conducted by Camps on behalf of the Corporation of the SevenWardens. At the ceremony, Canadian inductees receive an iron ring to symbolize theircommitment to their obligation. [1]Although the founding documents of the Corporation of the Seven Wardens prevented expansionof the Canadian Calling to other countries, in the 1950s there were discussions between theCorporation and professional engineers from the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)that led to two members of the OSPE being inducted into the Canadian Calling

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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Mahmood Jebur; S. Ranil Wickramansinghe

, the two participants gained knowledge in the field of wastewatertreatment by working with both graduate and undergraduate researchers to treat different types ofwastewaters such as produced water and textile wastewater.The EC-MF process was built at University of Arkansas (U of A) including five EC units withone MF cell. A custom-built polycarbonate batch EC reactor having dimensions of 7 cm x 11 cmx 14 cm with a total volume of 1078 cm3 was used to conduct all the EC experiments. Fiveelectrodes (aluminum) were fitted vertically inside the reactor with a 10 mm inter electrodedistance. A DC power supply was connected to each EC reactor using a bipolar series (BPS)configuration. The current was tested in the range of 1 to 9.5 A, while the

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Bryan Hill; Kim LaScola Needy

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Saffeer M. Khan; Mohamed Ibrahim

iterative process: (1) understand cost and performance requirements,(2) analyze functions, (3) plan tasks, (4) model and prototype, (5) fabrication, and integration, (6)testing and evaluation, and (7) documenting and reporting progress. To train students in thisprocess, the electrical engineering curriculum includes an Electrical Systems Laboratory as a 2-credit final semester course. A design project is an important element of the course and constitutes50% of overall grade in the course. The topics include discrete components, integrated circuits(ICs), programmable logic controllers, and LabVIEW for test, measurement, and control.MethodologyAs a first step, students are grouped in teams of 2 to 3 members. Careful consideration is given toensure

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Andrew Behrmann; Shamik Bhattacharya

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Ishita Tandon

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Jessica Bain

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Solomon Isu

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Kumar Garg

Students as ChangemakersKumar GargSenior Fellow, Society for Science & the PublicFormerly Senior Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy 1 Outline Resonant Themes Lessons LearnedKeeping Eye on Equity Q&A 2HonorofaLifetime 3 ResonantThemesHands-on, or bust. CS + X.Citizenship in 2018. 4 BuildingCross-SectorPartnerships• Set a self-evident goal • Think of the end at the beginning. • Write it down. Make it happen.• Build an “imagine-if” list • Entrepreneur is someone who is not limited by the

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Mike Molnar

Agenda• Overview• How an Institute Works• Program Results• Developments• NSTC AnnouncementManufacturing USA Annual Report Following Congressional reporting, now publicly released December 1 2017 • Review of program, network and performance measures to national objectives • Detailed profiles of each institute • Includes results of / responses to the external assessments completed in 2017 Free download at www.ManufacturingUSA.com Measuring Performance – Top Level Metrics Institute Metric Category Specific Metric Units of measure Number of partner

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Greg Pearson

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Simon Tripp

performance of research.  Engineering is key to solving challenges, and realizing opportunities, at a global and local scale.  Areas of distinct opportunity for the U.S. economy are rooted in engineering progress and innovation.  The theme of transdisciplinarity makes engineers a crucial component of R&D teams across most frontier areas ofConclusions (1) science and technology.  Disruptive changes are coming, and colleges of engineering are key to realizing these as areas of opportunity and competitive advantage for the U.S., rather than threats.  Colleges of

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Miriam Quintal; Otto Katt

Advancing Engineering Education and Research Outlook and Strategy for 2018 Miriam Quintal and Otto Katt Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC February 6, 2018Lewis-Burke and ASEE• Lewis-Burke began representing ASEE on October 1, 2017• As federal consultants, Lewis-Burke promotes the policy agenda of scientific organizations to a diverse set of audiences, including: – United States Congress – White House/Administration and the Federal Agencies – Like-minded organizations and the advocacy community in Washington, DC• 28 policy experts with range of expertise/backgrounds allow multi-layered issue teams with deep expertise in agencies and scientific/education areas• 40 clients exclusively composed of non-profit

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2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

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Gale Allen

waves, microwaves, and microwave systems.The course outcomes are such that after completing EET 456, the student will be able to: 1. Relate signal voltage and power levels to decibel equivalents. 2. Calculate output signal-to-noise ratio of an amplifier given the input signal-to- noise ratio and noise figure. 3. Design, fabricate and measure the performance of an antenna. 4. Understand the signal spectrum of a square wave. 5. Describe the typical frequencies of operation of communication equipments and the bandwidth requirements of applications such as telephone, TV, broadcast radio, internet, etc. 6. Draw signal waveforms and frequency spectra in the stages of circuit stages in AM transmitters