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Meagan Patterson; Prajnaparamita Dhar

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The impact of a pilot program incorporating inclusive teaching practices intervention in graduate chemical engineering education on retention efforts Meagan Patterson1 and Prajnaparamita Dhar2 1 Department of Educational Psychology and 2Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 66042.AbstractThere is a need for a more racially and ethnically diverse engineering workforce in the UnitedStates. Recruiting and retaining members of underrepresented minority groups in engineeringeducation is a critical aspect of this process. Most retention

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Yuva M. Tammineni; Talha Khan; Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun

from abetter understanding of what it takes to launch a successful business by learning more about thecharacteristics that contribute to entrepreneurial success.In recent years, educators in the field of engineering have placed increased value on encouragingstudents to adopt an entrepreneurial outlook. The goal of this change is to encourage originalthought, inventiveness, and a can-do spirit in the next generation of engineers. To do this, manydifferent plans and programs have been put into motion. Engineering schools have begun offeringspecific entrepreneurship courses and programs in an effort to encourage students to develop theirown business ideas. Students can learn valuable lessons in business planning, market research, IPprotection

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Hossein Saiedian

examples of LLMs as teaching toolsinclude: • Ask for a lecture session (or semester) plan for a given topic o Topics, assignments, project, exam questions • Let the tool generate explanations of the concepts in varying levels of detail o Ask for examples, formal definition, humorous analogies, references, questions • Ask the tool to generate a quiz o Ask for the types of question you prefer o Evaluate for accuracy; modify to suit your purposeEmpowering Faculty and Students: Key Skills for Harnessing GAIUtilizing LLMs effectively demands a set of key skills that empower both educators andstudents to engage with these tools in meaningful ways. Problem formulation isfoundational, requiring clear

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Sanjay Tewari

are not even a graduation requirement at manyuniversities. However, many of the universities recognized the value of these experiences andcounted them towards experiential learning requirements that are a part of graduaterequirements. Usually, there is no quality control on the work experience students gain frominternships and Co-ops. Academically, the experience from internships and co-ops should meet acertain validity test for it to be counted. The assessment of the activity is usually based on atechnical report of the activities during the period. Rompelman and De Vries [5] discussed howthe definition of educational objectives led to the introduction of practical training in the civilengineering curriculum. Some of the objectives are

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

, especiallyopportunities in particularly relevant areas like sustainable infrastructure, can enhance students’engineering education and shift their career trajectories. We specifically examine the researchand experiences of three undergraduate student researchers who completed 3-10 months URE inthe topic of sustainable infrastructure materials under the supervision of a faculty mentor, Dr.Jamilla Teixeira. Through this apprenticeship-style URE [42], students completed more than oflab-based research per week and met regularly with their faculty mentor. Students were pairedwith a graduate student mentor in addition to receiving mentorship from the faculty member. Theresults we present are two-fold. First, we present the experimental research that studentsconducted

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Mechatronics Education: Exploring Inertial Measurement Units Through Hands-on Learning Mohammadianaftah, Nafiseh and Wilson, Sara E. Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractInertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are commonly used in many devices, from exercise trackingwatches and cell phones to aircraft and space vehicles. These sensors include triaxialaccelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. In a mechatronics course taken by upper levelundergraduates and graduate students, a set of laboratory exercises was created to provide hands-on experience and practical exposure to the operation

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

teaching thesubject material and topics related to EM. The study results showed the positive effect of thisapproach on students’ technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and understanding of thesubject. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, engineering education can be developedto produce graduates who are better equipped to face real-world problems and contribute tosustainable progress in the field. Further research can explore the long-term effects of this approachand its potential for expansion across various engineering disciplines.AcknowledgmentThis work was supported by the Mentorship 360 at Arizona State University's Fulton Schools ofEngineering. The content is solely the authors’ responsibility.References[1] J. S. Krajcik

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Ian Popp; Claudia Smith; Heather Walker

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference A Teaching Plan for Introducing Engineering in 1st-2nd Grade Classrooms in Northwest Arkansas Ian Popp, Claudia Smith, Dr. Heather Walker University of Arkansas Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical EngineeringAbstractDemand for engineering graduates has been consistently growing. Because engineering requiresstrong foundations in math and science, it is important to introduce engineering concepts early ineducation. In this work, a plan for introducing engineering into the early education classroomwas developed and presented to four elementary schools in Northwest Arkansas. The planconsisted of class

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Stuart Berntein

program consists ofconstruction management and construction engineering, and both programs are taught on twodifferent campuses in two different cities within the same state. The programs are nearlyidentical.Literature Search © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe intention of the literature search (References) was to seek out articles supporting theadoption of ENGR 100 as a required course for all COE students. Therefore, the searched topicsrelated directly to some of the interpersonal skills discussed and methods used in that class.These topics included, but were not limited to, the following.Professional SkillsIndustry equates ‘soft skills

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Zina Ebrahim; Abdelrahman Awawdeh; Marc Maguire

. Handbook 1. Cognitive Domain”. New York: Addison-Wesley, 1956. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[8] D. R. Krathwohl, B. S. Bloom, and B. B. Massia, “Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Handbook 2. Affective Domain”. New York: Addison-Wesley, 1984.[9] E. Simpsom, “The Classification of Educational Objectives, Psychomotor Domain,” 1972.[10] Plickers, “Plickers,” 2022. https://get.plickers.com/ (accessed Aug. 07, 2023).[11] Kahoot, “Kahoot,” 2023. https://kahoot.com/ (accessed Aug 07, 2023)Zina EbrahimA graduate Ph.D. student in construction engineering and management at the university ofNebraska-Lincoln. Zina completed her

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Wei Zhang

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceyears) and 10 junior students (each for up to 2 years) who are Pell-eligible and high-achieving inpursuing bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. Additionally, evidence-basededucational activities will be developed to improve the retention, graduation, and employabilityof these low-income academically talented students. Some of the curriculum-wide changes andenhancement are expected to benefit all undergraduate students in our Computer Science andEngineering (CSE) programs.2 Program OverviewWhile providing financial support is important to enable low-income students to secure time forstudying, it is also beneficial to

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Aubrey L. Schultz; Jay McAllister III

journals that did not have keywords to describe them, descriptors were taken manually fromUlrich's Web [10]. As this included approximately 1400 journals, this was a very labor-intensiveprocess. Each journal was marked with which database they originated from.2.1.1. CompendexThe coverage list from Compendex was retrieved on 3/7/2023 and last updated on 2/1/2023.5350 journals were included in the analysis. In the keywords, some general topics such as"Engineering" or "Mathematics" have "(all)" or "(miscellaneous)" afterward. The parentheticalcomponents were removed to unify formatting with the other databases.2.1.2. InspecThe coverage list from Compendex was retrieved on 3/7/2023 and last updated in January 2023.4513 journals were included in the

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Heather L. Walker; W. Kent McAllister; Michael W. Mourot; J. Robert Dean; Greg Nesmith; Edgar C. Clausen

alumni that had graduated 5-15 years ago. Ten Academy members and 26younger alumni agreed to be mentors and 12 mentoring circles were formed. Someconsideration was given to forming mentoring circles around expertise in certain technical ornontechnical areas but, in the end, it was decided to have a blend of expertise and experience ineach circle.Student selection began in late August (soon after school started), with the goal of filling all ofthe circles with chemical engineering juniors. When all of the circles were not filled, the © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceprogram was expanded to also include sophomores and seniors. The program

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

research aims to address. First, from the student perspective, there is aneed to understand baseline student knowledge about each of these design factors, what activitiespromote student understanding and what activities provide students with the skills to articulateand apply concepts without instructor guidance. Students need guidance to learn about eachdesign factors, some of which are very difficult to articulate, especially in a very technicallyoriented industry such as engineering. In addition, students may understand at a high-level whatdesign factors may be associated with engineering in general but cannot identify and explainthese design factors in relation to specific engineering projects post-graduation. Second, fromthe instructor

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

demonstrated to improve students’teamwork skills. PBL can improve students’ retention of knowledge and engagement accordingto interdisciplinary studies [6, 7].1.2.3 Team Based Learning Specifically, working in teams is an active learning approach that strengthenscollaboration. Generally, separated into small teams, students learn from each other as theydiscuss the problems at hand. Communication skills are improved by these active socialinteractions created by the structured setting that requires collaboration. Again, compared totraditional lecture style classes, students working in teams have higher retention rates, degreesatisfaction, and academic performance [8]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Incorporating problem/project-based learning in the context of Integrated Projects alignswith key epistemological tenets, including constructivism, social constructivism, and situatedcognition. As students actively engage in collaborative problem-solving, they construct andinternalize knowledge while appreciating the significance of interdisciplinary teamwork inaddressing complex engineering challenges. This epistemological grounding of PBL inIntegrated Projects establishes a solid foundation for fostering a new generation of competentand adaptable engineering professionals.1.4 Epistemological Foundations

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Alyssa Ball; Jacob Holmes; Brandon Crisel

theiracademic and professional careers rather than only the typical resume not only benefits students,but also their universities. These students can feel more confident in their acquired skills andtheir abilities to be outstanding contenders in a competitive workforce. Engineering, specifically,is often described as an ambitious field, where applicants and current professionals must beinnovative and adaptive to ever-changing technological advancements. Equipping engineeringstudents with the ability to portray themselves adeptly is a notably valuable tool that aids theirexperiences searching for internships and post-graduation job opportunities.MethodsTo address ePortfolio implementation, the key stakeholders and needs for the University ofArkansas

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Eduard Plett; Chad Bailey

. Therefore, alternative inexpensive lab equipment for teaching process control and instrumentation courses is often necessary. This paper presents several small-scale, inexpensive, and modular process control trainers suitable for teaching specific learning objectives. The goal of this paper is to give readers new and/or improved ideas for designing, building and utilizing various lab equipment to optimize the teaching of instrumentation and control classes and labs.Keywords Process, control, PID, instrumentation, trainer.1. Introduction, problem description and objectives of this paper 1.1 The importance of training students in process control and instrumentation As graduates are being prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow (the main topic

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceLesson Plan and ResultsAs a Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement in the Liberal Arts Foundation at AugsburgUniversity, PHY119: Physics for the Fine Arts and its accompanied Lab is a 4-credit course thatencompasses a scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the humanbody in the context of music, the visual arts, and theater. Augsburg’s campus is located in theCedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, one of the most diverse areas in the region. 58%of undergraduates are students of color, 55% are female, and 54% are first generation. Ourclassroom’s diversity was a good representation of these