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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Coupled Field-Driven Design and Numerical Simulation for Engineering Education Joshua Mora Sánchez*, Ethan Weems*, and Han Hu * J.M. and E.W. contribute equally to this paper Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractGrowing additive manufacturing capabilities have relaxed the complexity constraints ofengineering design in recent years. Nevertheless, engineering education has lagged in presentingmethods to take advantage of the heightened freedom for its students. This paper proposes

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Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

Environmental Engineering Department, University of Nebraska 5. Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, University of NebraskaAbstractEngineering education stands as a pivotal driver of technological progress, and evolvingdemands necessitate innovative methods to cultivate the next generation of engineers. Integratingactive research engagement into undergraduate curricula presents a bridge between theoreticallearning and practical application, fostering comprehensive understanding. By merging hands-onprojects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs) can rejuvenate engineering education. Undergraduate research experiencesin engineering can merge

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Preston Ward; Michael Hempel; Hamid Sharif

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference A novel Approach to Engineering Education Laboratory Experiences through the Integration of Virtual Reality and Telerobotics Preston Ward, Michael Hempel, Hamid Sharif pward6@huskers.unl.edu, mhempel@unl.edu, hamidsharif@unl.edu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstract Hands-on laboratory experiments are an essential part of engineering education at theundergraduate and graduate levels. However, establishing and maintaining these laboratorycapabilities is expensive, time-consuming, and often requires

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

first phase, in-class and take-home, groupassignments and teamwork activities were employed as a part of class assignment in a junior-levelundergraduate engineering course. Group problem-solving assignments, mini building prototypeteam activity, and semester-long group project were included in students’ class assignments forthis course. The goal was promoting collaborative and team-based learning. With the “Fair Game” © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceexercise, students were supposed to choose either their own or their teammates’ score for specificproblem-solving assignments. This exercise is designed to promote student collaboration

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Meagan Patterson; Prajnaparamita Dhar

critical to student success. Inclusive teaching practices support learning and © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencesuccess for all students, but are especially effective at closing achievement gaps between studentswho are traditionally well-represented in a given academic context and those who are not (e.g.,students of color, first generation college students, women in STEM;[3,4]). Well-establishedinclusive teaching practices include collaborative and active learning, transparency aroundlearning goals and assessments, and opportunities for students to learn from the experiences andknowledge of their peers [3]. Inclusive teaching practices

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference1.0 Introduction1.1 Background In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring innovative educationalapproaches that foster active learning, engage students in real-world problem-solving, andpromote collaboration among diverse disciplines. Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged asa promising pedagogical strategy that aligns with these objectives, encouraging students to tacklecomplex challenges through hands-on projects. One area where PBL has been applied is the fieldof engineering education, offering students the opportunity to develop essential skills andknowledge by actively engaging in practical, team

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

problems or case studies that require them to collaborate, analyze information,and propose solutions. By engaging in authentic problem-solving experiences, students develop adeeper understanding of the subject matter and improve their ability to transfer knowledge toreal-world situations [2,3].1.2.2 Problem Based Learning The benefits of problem-based learning in engineering education have been shown byseveral research studies with one study finding fourteen (14) studies on PBL in STEM [4].Compared to traditional instruction methods, students in course with PBL show much greaterproblem-solving and improved abilities in critical thinking [5]. Working in teams collaborativelyis a fundamental skill for engineers in industry. PBL has been

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Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen A. Cerda; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

STEM.Keywords:STEM virtual camp, hybrid camp, nanoscience, renewable energy technology © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way education is delivered, pushing institutions toadapt rapidly to online learning platforms [1], [2]. One area that particularly felt the impact wasscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, where hands-on learningexperiences were limited. An NSF (National Science Foundation) report indicated around 55million students (about twice the population of Texas) in the U.S. were affected by the shift tovirtual or alternative learning [3]. However, the pandemic

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Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

. Zaurin, “Quantitative Analysis on Students Success and Class Satisfaction by Comparing Three Different Modalities of Assessments for a Large Engineering Gateway Course.,” American Society for Engineering Education, 2020.[11] R. Zaurin, Learning by doing: Collaborative active learning Hands-On Project-Based homework for a large gateway engineering class. 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2--33050.[12] M. L. Arora, “Longitudinal Study of Online Statics Homework as a Method to Improve Learning,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2013, Available: https://www.jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JSTEM/article/view/1700[13] T. A. Philpot, R. H. Hall, N. Hubing, and R. E. Flori, “Using games to teach

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promote innovation, collaboration, and anentrepreneurial attitude. The Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) approach encourages students to lookbeyond traditional solutions, be inquisitive, and view difficulties as opportunities [4]. Researchsupports the notion that EM can improve problem-solving abilities and lead to a morecomprehensive understanding of the subject matter [5]. Through Entrepreneurial Minded Learning(EML) activities, students are encouraged to explore, recognize possibilities, and create value, with © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencea focus on effectual thinking, which gives priority to adaptive and opportunistic approaches

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Mirit Shamir; Matthew Sanderson; Rebecca Cors; Nathan Hendricks; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Melanie M. Derby

systems [3]. Systems thinking as aconcept has been developed in different disciplines [4] – [6]. In engineering, systems thinkingexamines the system’s structure, behavior, and their interactions to reach an optimal function [7]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceIn social sciences, systems thinking considers interactions between human-social systems and thebuilt environment [8].Systems thinking is a core ability for understanding complex systems. Issues at the Food,Energy, and Water (FEW) nexus (e.g. production, distribution, and use) are interrelated problemsand to solve these problems systems thinking approach is needed [9]. The Rural

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Aubrey L. Schultz; Jay McAllister III

most widely used databases in the engineering disciples:Compendex, Inspec, and the Web of Science Core Collection (see Fig 1). © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceFig 1. The logos of the three databases included in this study, Compendex, Inspec, and Web of Science1.1.1. CompendexCompendex (previously Engineering Index) emphasizes its focus on engineering most stronglyof the three databases analyzed. Compendex even goes so far as to describe itself as "thebroadest and most complete engineering literature database available in the world," with over190 subject areas and ~2 million documents added in 2022 alone [3]. Compendex is housed

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Carson Emeigh; Austin Griswold; Rumayel H. Pallock; Jaideep Sahni; Morgan Schake; Udochukwu Anuta; Jessica Deters; Sangjin Ryu

. First, students learned by taking an active role in the course,through preparing a lecture, managing a piece of the project, and collaborating with their peers.One student reflected on their development of project management skills through the hands-onpart of the course: © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference “The hands-on portion of the course helped me develop my skills as a project manager. I was in charge of leading the class through the required steps to complete the modular motherboard. I decided which tasks were most critical and was able to identify potential obstacles to completing the project on time. Additionally, I was

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferencePiloting a framework to evaluate and guide student understanding of global, socio-cultural, environmental and economic design factors Kaycie Lane1,* and Logan Perry1 1 Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA Corresponding author: Kaycie.lane@unl.edu * © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAbstractSeveral previous studies have highlighted the sociotechnical nature of engineering practice whilesimultaneously recognizing the

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Yayu Peng

will be evaluated using the Intrinsic MotivationInventory (IMI) and course GPA as metrics to assess its effectiveness in keeping students © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceengaged and enthusiastic about electrical engineering concepts. The subsequent sections willdelve into the details of the proposed semester-long circuit project and its potential impact onstudent motivation and learning outcomes. 2. Proposed ProjectThe primary objective of the proposed project is to foster student motivation by hands-onlearning experiences while minimizing additional hardware costs and excessive workload. Theproject should be semester-long to

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Stuart Berntein

, and the ability to create and articulate thevision and strategy of their organizations are the top factors that indicate the traits of the bestleaders.Several authors have researched the importance of interpersonal skills relating to success.Changes in technology have prompted the need for improving such skills as collaboration,customer service, communication, problem-solving, and working with others [15]. Senge [16] © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencedetermined these skills needed to be practiced by students before entering the workforce, againindicating a need to teach these topics as part of the COE curriculum.Vandervelde [17

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Trevor Harris; Stephen Pierson; Hari Pandey; Han Hu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW and MATLAB for Mechanical Engineering Laboratories Trevor Harris, Stephen Pierson, Hari Pandey, and Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractData acquisition is an integral part of research and has many uses within the industry. Having abasic understanding of data acquisition systems and the capabilities or where they could beapplied will create more opportunities for engineering students when they are ready for researchor industry. To gain this understanding through engineering education, students could take amodule in a

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Wei Zhang

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAn S-STEM project website [9] linked directly to the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)Department website at UofL was developed and has been fully functional since summer 2021.The project website provides details about the eligibility and application information, enablingstudents to submit their applications directly. The Principal Investigator (PI) has collaboratedwith the admission office and our academic or industry partners to promote the website andattract more low-income, academically talented applicants to the program. To ensureconvenience for prospective students, the PI worked in collaboration with the admission

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

Lean principles in higher education. The goal is to © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencefind better solutions to attract new students, enrich teaching, enhance research, and providequality service to students.Kansas State University has been leading the Kansas Louis Stokes Alliances for MinorityParticipation (KS-LSAMP) program of the National Science Foundation since 2013. KS-LSAMP promotes recruitment and retention programs throughout Kansas in support ofincreasing participation of Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, Pacific Islanders andAmerican Indians in science, technology, engineering and math fields. KS-LSAMP

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

manufacturers supportingstudents through concurrent internship employment and scholarship opportunities.KeywordsRobotics, automation, PLC, multidisciplinary curriculumIntroductionAs competitive pressures, a shrinking workforce, and improved technologies increase automationimplementation in manufacturing worldwide [1], [2], the need for engineering practitioners withpractical automation technology experience continues to increase. Even before COVID-19,manufacturers recognized a workforce shortage problem that was driving automationimplementation in areas previously not considered as candidates for automation [3]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

relevant math problem and decentering the © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceSTEM professional’s point of view both strengthens the value of the community of inquiry andinvites students to be stakeholders in their own learning. Authentic exercises and examples in theclass, from the point of view of the student, not the instructor, improved the community of theclassroom and appreciation of the subject [19]. For Physics for the Fine Arts, the course couldincorporate lessons designed in collaboration with the students, who have much more experiencein the fine arts than the instructors do. Using the framework presented in this paper, students

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Yaoling Wang; Carrie Clark

. K. Gardner, “The Challenges of First-Generation Doctoral Students,” New Directions for Higher Education, vol. 2013, no. 163, pp. 43–54, Sep. 2013, doi: 10.1002/he.20064. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceYaoling WangYaoling Wang works as an instructional designer for the Engineering and Computing EducationCore in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She specializes incourse design and development, collaborating with engineering faculty and graduate students topromote excellence in teaching and learning through evidence-based practices and pedagogy.She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational