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

engineering practices. Thus, through such targetededucational experiences, educators can inspire a new generation of engineers capable ofinitiating large strides in sustainable infrastructure development.Keywords: undergraduate research experience; waste plastics; asphalt research; sustainableinfrastructure © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceIntroductionEngineering education is a cornerstone of technological advancement, equipping students withthe skills to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. In today's rapidly evolvinglandscape, traditional teaching methods alone may not suffice to cultivate the next generation ofengineers. There

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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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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Ranil Wickramasinghe

. Bates is on the advisory board for the Cell BiologyEducation Consortium and utilizes CUREs in his classes to allow students the opportunity to usetissue culture to produce phytochemicals. His laboratory research focus is oxidative stress onplants and human cells.Dr. LaShall BatesLaShall Bates, Ph.D. is a full professor of Biology at Northwest Arkansas Community Collegewhere she teaches both majors and nonmajors. She works with Upward Bound to allow Highschool students the opportunity to do initial types of research. Dr. L. Bates is on the advisory board © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencefor the Cell Biology Education Consortium, and she

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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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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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Sanjay Tewari

, undergraduate research, study abroad programs, servicelearning, student design teams, leadership positions, and involvement in technical andprofessional student organizations, this paper aims to underscore the importance of theseapproaches in shaping well-rounded and industry-ready civil engineers.KeywordsExperiential Learning, Civil Engineering, Professional Preparation, Student Development,Leadership, Senior DesignIntroductionExperiential learning involves active engagement with real-world situations to develop criticalthinking, problem-solving skills, and practical expertise. In the context of civil engineeringeducation, this approach is invaluable for preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolvingprofessional landscape and providing a bridge

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Rong Li; Huabo Lu

Assistant Engineering Educator in2022. Before WSU, she was a Computer Science Instructor at Hutchinson Community College, © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceHutchinson, Kansas. She teaches programming classes such as Object-Oriented Programming,Data Structures, and Programming Paradigms. Her research includes Functional Programmingand Computer Science Education.Huabo Lu (He/Him/His)Huabo Lu obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciencedegree from Wichita State University in 2018. He joined Wichita State University in 2019, as anAssistant Teaching Professor. Before joining WSU, he was an Assistant Professor

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Forces of Stage Design: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Normal Force, Frictional Force, and Design Ethics for non-STEM Majors Kristine Q. Loh1 and Moumita Dasgupta2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2 Department of Physics, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MNAbstractThis paper presents an innovative lecture and lab for teaching the concepts of normal andfrictional force to non-STEM majors through a design activity centered on raked, or inclined,stages. This joint lecture and lab suited a three

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Yaoling Wang; Carrie Clark

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Meaning in Life Among Engineering Graduate Students in Relation to Well-being and Stress Yaoling Wang1 and Carrie Clark2 1 Instructional Designer, Engineering and Computing Education Core, University of Nebraska- Lincoln 2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, research graduate students have encountered unprecedentedchallenges, profoundly affecting both their well-being and academic achievement. Previousresearch

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Sara E. Wilson

detectors are biased against non- native English writers.” arXiv, Jul. 10, 2023. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2304.02819.[11] N. Gleason, “ChatGPT and the rise of AI writers: how should higher education respond?,” THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, Dec. 09, 2022. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/chatgpt-and-rise-ai-writers-how-should-higher- education-respond (accessed Jan. 04, 2023).Sara WilsonSara Wilson is an associate professor of the mechanical engineering and a core faculty of thebioengineering department at the university of Kansas. Her research focus is on theneuromuscular control of human motion using engineering principles from control theory anddynamics. She is also active in teaching and development of educational tools

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Stuart Berntein

become ineffective withoutthe necessary interpersonal skills. The engineering industry has long recognized that engineerslearn “soft skills the hard way” [6]. Academics often hear that academia should lead industry, notthe other way around, so why is academia not taking a more active role in teaching futureengineers the interpersonal skills they will need as professionals [7]?Lamancusa et al. [8] recommend that academia focus on the art of teaching, and necessaryinterpersonal skills should be topics of more grants and research projects, as it is in colleges ofeducation. The National Academy of Engineering [9] and the Engineering Deans Council haveendorsed research in engineering education, along with rewarding faculty for their efforts in

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Randy D. Kelly

scientific rigor. There are just too many variables that are notcontrollable in a classroom setting. The lecture on thermodynamics can explain the concept, buta physical demonstration enhances learning objectives. Students pay attention more to ademonstration than a lecture. Thermodynamic lectures do not normally have associatedlaboratory classes. This experiment can easily be conducted in a class room without extensivelaboratory equipment. This type of teaching method promoted active learning as the primarylearning objective.[1] Allowing students to actually see a problem and then formulate asolution, enforces the concept through an active learning technique. [2]. Research has shownthat this is a far superior method to learning than the traditional

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Stephen C. Donnelly; Savanah G. Godwin; Nghi K. Ngo; Kaleb B. Manley; Edgar C. Clausen

communication skills. In fact,undergraduate lab (along with capstone design) is very useful in satisfying ABET StudentOutcomes 3 (an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences), 5 (an ability tofunction effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborativeand inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives) and 6 (an ability todevelop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and useengineering judgment to draw conclusions).There have been significant developments in the use of virtual teaching labs and this has led toarguments on the pros and cons of using virtual labs in place of physical labs. Mosterman et al.[1] argued that virtual laboratories

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

problems and contribute to industry-backed initiatives. Campus startup incubators help students who want to start businesses.Incubators like these help new businesses by providing them with guidance, cash, and acommunity of successful peers. Internships and cooperative education give engineering studentshands-on experience in a professional setting, which can spark creative ideas and problem-solvingskills. Engineering students can be inspired and motivated by hosting guest lectures andnetworking events with successful entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and alumni. The goal isto teach engineering students how to think like entrepreneurs by focusing on innovation,teamwork, and solving problems in the real world [2].Engineering students can

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Yayu Peng

students in the electrical engineering course.To assess the effectiveness of the proposed project, Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) andcourse GPA will be used as measurement metrics. The IMI is defined as a validatedmultidimensional measurement device that has been used to measure the level of intrinsicmotivation and self-regulation [7]. The experimental design will involve two groups: theexperimental group, which will undergo the proposed semester-long project, and the controlgroup, which will undertake the conventional end-of-semester project. By comparing theoutcomes and experiences of both groups, researchers can effectively determine the impact of thesemester-long project on student motivation and academic performance. The experiment

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Wei Zhang

Group Tutorials. Journal of Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Informationand Computer Sciences, Volume 9, 2010 - Issue 1, pp. 61-77, 2010.[7] Hoc, J.-M. and Nguyen-Xuan, A. 1990. Language Semantics, Mental Models andAnalogy. J.-M. Hoc, T. R. G. Green, R. Samurçay, and D. J. Gilmore (Eds.), Psychology ofProgramming. (1990), 139–156. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[8] Jenkins, T. 2002. On the Difficulty of Learning to Program. Language. 4, (2002), 53–58.DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIT.2013.6620675.[9] Homepage of S-STEM program at the Computer Science and Engineering Department ofUniversity of Louisville. https

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Zina Ebrahim; Abdelrahman Awawdeh; Marc Maguire

structural engineering from JordanUniversity of Science and Technology. He worked as a teaching assistant during his master’sdegree and Ph.D. study and served as the instructor of record for an architectural engineeringcourse. Abdelrahman’s research is focused on investigating the out-of-plane performance ofinsulated wall panels.Marc MaguireAn associate professor in the Durham of School of Architectural Engineering and Construction atthe University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Marc received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering andgot a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He receivedhis PhD in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He taught different civil, construction, andarchitectural undergraduate and

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

StateUniversity. His research program focuses on production economics, agricultural policy, and theinteraction between agriculture and the environment. A signification portion of his work isrelated to the economics of land and water. His research has received several awards and hasbeen cited in major media outlets. Dr. Hendricks also teaches courses at the undergraduate andgraduate levels.Dr. Stacy Lewis HutchinsonDr. Stacy Lewis Hutchinson is the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and aprofessor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University. Her researchfocuses on the development of sustainable stormwater and land management techniques, the useof vegetated systems for mitigating non-point source pollution, and the

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

, conducted research on how digital game-based learning experiences can stimulate interestin STEM subjects using Minecraft as a game of choice. The researchers’ findings indicated thatremote camp settings could be as effective as in-person ones.The primary objective of a hybrid camp is to create a nurturing and stimulating environmentwhere students can explore and engage with like-minded peers in various STEM-relateddisciplines. By incorporating both virtual and in-person elements, a hybrid camp offers a flexibleand engaging experience for participants. This innovative setup blends engaging virtual learning © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section

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Chun-Hsing Ho; Nyawa Allieu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceBibliographyChun-Hsing HoDr. Chun-Hsing (Jun) Ho received his Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from the University ofUtah in 2010 with an emphasis on construction materials and pavement systems. He is anAssociate Professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research brings together emerging technologies usingengineering principles, innovative construction materials, Internet of Things (IoT), dataanalytics, computing algorithms, sensing, and GIS mapping to provide a variety of analysismethods that allow his research team to better assess the performance of civil infrastructuresystems and built environment under the effect of extreme

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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

theintegration of numerical simulation modeling into traditional mechanical engineeringcoursework along with the implementation of field-driven design approaches in design-centricclasses. Despite being commonplace throughout professional environments within industry andacademia, undergraduate engineering students often have little to no exposure to computationalmodeling techniques without taking elective courses or pursuing academic research. Bypresenting traditional theory alongside numerical simulations illustrative of coincident content,students are provided multiple approaches to a given problem that serve to enhancecomprehension of core material while gradually developing a marketable skill that can be usedthroughout an engineering career. Further

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Alyssa Ball; Jacob Holmes; Brandon Crisel

and then finding a platform that would support these needs. Stakeholderswere identified as certain faculty members within the College of Engineering and all engineeringstudents, and the key needs are that the platform is easy to use and learn, free, and available afterdeparture from the university. After testing multiple platforms for efficacy, Quarto wasdetermined to be the most viable option that met all criteria. Additionally, research wasconducted to determine the most effective method of coursework development and courseimplementation. This curriculum needed to be easily implemented into courses in acomplementary manner. After researching a variety of learning models, the team determined thatindependent learning modules will be most

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

Engineering Technology (ENGT) department participated. Thethree (3) courses of ENGT 312, Applied Statics (Statics); ENGT 348, Machine Elements(Elements), and ENGT 354, Statistical Process Control (SPC) were taught by one of the Authorsof this research study. The other ENGT course, ENGT 320, Circuit Technology with Lab(Circuits) asked one of the researchers to serve as a Teaching Assistant to assist in the setup ofteam project assignments (deliverables). A fifth undergraduate course, ENGR 501, Engineer asLeader (Leadership), is open to engineering students of all departments, with the participatingsections taught by one of the researchers. Lastly, a graduate course, IME 767, LeanManufacturing (LEAN), from the Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing

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

intellectual property law for 34 years. He is a past president ofboth the Arkansas Academy of Chemical Engineers and the Connecticut Intellectual PropertyLaw Association.Greg NesmithMr. Nesmith is a Process Safety Risk Analyst with Dow Chemical. He has over 32 years ofexperience in chemical manufacturing. He is a registered professional engineer in the state ofLouisiana, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Certified Functional Safety Expert. He is active incampus recruiting and currently serving as the President of the Arkansas Academy of ChemicalEngineers.Edgar C. ClausenDr. Clausen is a University Professor in the Ralph E. Martin Department of ChemicalEngineering at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include engineering education,teaching

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Benjamin Cuebas; Rohit Dua

Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri StateUniversity’s Cooperative Engineering Program. His research interests include engineeringeducation. (http://web.mst.edu/~rdua/) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

to explore thefollowing broader research questions to be answered in future work with a larger sample set: 1. How does a common definition of each factor improve instructor’s ability to teach these different design factors? 2. How do pre- and post-activities help an instructor assess student proficiency in relationship to the ABET SO2? 3. How does having a clear structure/ possible suite of activities improve instructor comfort teaching these design factors?MethodologyIn Spring 2023, a series of individual and group activities were completed in the design electivecourse “Environmental Engineering Process Design” (CIVE 420) to answer the researchquestions posed in the introduction. CIVE 420 covers basic water and

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

Midwest Section Conference1.0 Introduction:1.1 Background With the changes in our world, Engineering education must evolve to address the newdemands. Innovative pedagogical approaches are being employed more frequently to supplementor replace traditional lecture-based classroom teaching. These newer methods improve studentengagement while strengthening critical thinking and analytical skills. Project / problem-basedlearning (PBL), an active learning technique that uses teams, has continued to gain attention inengineering education because it shows to be extremely effective in improving student learningoutcomes. This case study examines the impact of the active learning technique of teams usingproblem-based learning in Engineering

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Wong M. Jang

] B. Preetham Kumar, Communications System Laboratory, CRC Press, 2016, Chapter 2.Won Mee JangDr. Jang has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at theUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln, since 1998. Currently, she is an associate professor in the ECEDepartment. She has been teaching Communications Systems, Wireless Communications,Satellite Communications, and Mobile Communications for junior, senior, and graduate students.Her research area includes CDMA, OFDM, MIMO, and Channel fading. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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Nathaniel Van Devender; Michael Hardesty; Rohit Dua

Reman - Electronics and plans to stay on the electronicsside of the industry for his career. His hobbies are typically electronic in nature, but he can befound tinkering with pretty much anything. He has been overheard telling students how coolNate is, but not to tell Nate because that would make things “weird.”Rohit Dua, Ph.D., is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri StateUniversity’s Cooperative Engineering Program. His research interests include engineeringeducation. (http://web.mst.edu/~rdua/) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023