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Chinmaya Joshi; Stephen Pierson; Jackson Minnick; Corbin Russ; Han Hu

solution.Considering that this program introduces new methods and techniques for manufacturing parts,feedback from students, TAs, and faculty will be of extreme importance. This feedback shouldconsider the learning outcome, streamlining of processes, ease of access to resources, facultyinvolvement, and safety. This feedback will provide the institutions with information on wherethey need to make the changes and add to the advancement of engineering education [5].ConclusionThis program is meant to help students and provide additional resources for their senior designprojects. Following ASME’s Vision 2030 report, this program will help students gain knowledgeon technologies used in the ever-changing engineering industry. This also provides a hands-onexperience

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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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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

inmechanical engineering, the use of computational modeling techniques has become a useful toolto teach engineering educators and introduces new challenges for students. These techniques areenormously beneficial, particularly as it relates to evaluating the efficacy of mechanical designs.The use of data-driven modeling for solid mechanics and materials applications is becomingmore common in mechanical engineering practice [1]. Whether in academia or industry, well-defined computational modeling via numerical simulation has immense value in providing robustphysics-based results for situations that would otherwise require cost- and time-intensivephysical experiments. Further, numerical simulations allow for the implementation of field

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Aubrey L. Schultz; Jay McAllister III

the 3rd most used keyword, and "Chemical" and"Mechanical Engineering" also make the top 25 list (see Fig 8). Despite this, the WoS CoreCollection seems much more multidisciplinary than Compendex or Inspec. The trends leantowards medical technology and the sciences. These categories overlap significantly withengineering but much less so than those found in the other databases. Given that the WoS CoreCollection database has the most significant number of unique journals, it is unsurprising that thebreakdown of the top keywords is quite different from the other two databases. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceFig 8. The top 25 keywords in

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Preston Ward; Michael Hempel; Hamid Sharif

learning [2].In fact, Whitney et al. showed that users preferred using a VR interface and finished their tasksquicker [3]. Zhou et al. used a Baxter robot with a Microsoft Kinect v2 camera mounted on thehead of the robot for a civil engineering operation at the University of Florida [4]. Theseresearchers captured point cloud data from the Kinect camera and published the scene into Unity,using an HTC Vive for VR control. Teleoperators were able, with some limitations, to remotelyinstall a PVC pipe.Approach and System Overview To achieve teleoperation services for education, our system is designed around the Baxterrobot platform in our TEL lab, and a VR system for the end user, as shown in Fig. 1

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

, Graduate Student PaperIntroductionAn Inertial Measurement Unit, or IMU, is composed of a triaxial accelerometer, a triaxialgyroscope, and a triaxial magnetometer. IMU sensors are essential in position tracking applicationsand are found in diverse fields such as medicine, flight controls, and navigation. Chattha et al [1]showed IMUs can be cost-efficient, mass-produced and are now present in everyday gadgets suchas fitness trackers. In historical context, Martin et al [2] mentioned the Apollo spacecraft relied onIMU technology to precisely track both its position and orientation during its lengthy journey tothe moon. As landmarks in space are scarce, using fixed stars for guidance proved challenging.Nevertheless, the onboard IMU effectively enabled

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Sanjay Tewari

bright students struggle to pick up the pace and fail to adjust toprofessional environment without proper mentoring and guidance, which they may or may notget.Civil engineering classes often have a laboratory component. These laboratory sessions are agreat opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience of engineering fundamentals. Theauthor has incorporated these opportunities to provide students exposure to latest techniquesbeing used in higher research and professional level [1], [2]. This paper discusses some of thetraditional and non-traditional options that could be included in the civil engineering education to © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest

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Hossein Saiedian

formulation: define and formulate a problem before prompting the LLM tool; many online suggestions • Exploration: explore and familiarize with, and excel in using major LLM tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, … • Experimentation: hands-on interaction with LLM tools • Willingness to reflect: AI systems can stir emotions; reflect on own thoughts, beliefs as opposed on AI outputThe above is shown in Figure 1 (Akar 2023). Figure 1: Key skills to harness GAI (Acar 2023)The Future of Education: Leveraging LLMs for Pedagogical EnhancementThe future of education is intricately linked with the integration of LLMs, promisingtransformative enhancements in both teaching and learning. LLMs offer

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

framework. Educational technology, 35(5), 31-38.[7] Ruder, P., Maier, M. H., & Simkins, S. P. (2021). Getting started with team-based learning (TBL): Anintroduction. The Journal of Economic Education, 52(3), 220-230.[8] Michaelsen, L. K. (2002). Getting started with team learning. Team learning: A transformative use ofsmall groups. Westport, CT: Greenwood.[9] Dominguez, A., Alarcon, H., & García-Peñalvo, F. J. (2019). Active learning experiences in EngineeringEducation. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[10] Beier, M. E., Kim, M. H., Saterbak, A., Leautaud, V., Bishnoi, S., & Gilberto, J. M. (2019). The effect ofauthentic

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buttons and slider bars provides userscontrols. The software was written using Unity [4] and [5]. This software is commonly used fordeveloping computer applications and virtual environments. It is a robust choice for variedoperating systems and devices. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Copyright © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Annual ConferenceDescriptionThe OpAmp application was designed for minimal system requirements and intuitive use. Thecurrent version runs on both Windows or Linux operating systems. It provides multimediacontent on ideal single-OpAmp circuit performance for non-inverting, inverting

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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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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

Machinery textbook [15]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceTextbook Problem: Design a four-bar linkage to move the object shown in Figure 1 through thethree positions shown using points A and B for attachment. All fixed pivots should be on thebase.This exercise integrated the problem with EMand was used to design an accessible cabinetdoor for people with disabilities and limitedmobility. Design requirements were set with atarget customer in mind, such as the doorneeding to open vertically with a slight tilt andrest on top of the cabinet due to spacerestrictions. The students were given 15minutes to comprehend the requirements, 15minutes to

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencestudents enrolled in physics courses take these classes to be hired, perform well, and advance intheir future careers [2]. The authors in this work encouraged physics faculty to take advantage ofthis interest by connecting physics concepts to how the students might apply them in their futurecareers. Furthermore, developing critical thinking skills is crucial for the advancement of thestudents’ future careers. Wartono et al. found that designing a lesson using the inquiry-discoverylearning model, in which students are guided through the process of finding and learning about aphysics principle by themselves to better train their mental

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Wei Zhang

issoaring. While we have witnessed a growing enrollment in computer science, the computingworkforce still suffers from signficant disparities in the participation of financially disadvantagedand underrepresented groups compared to the rest of the population [1]. It is imperative to closethis gap and bring a diverse group of talents to the technology workforce. For students from low-income backgrounds, their educational journeys can differ greatlyfrom those of wealthier peers [2, 3]. In addition to the lack of academic preparation and socialconnections, low-income students tend to have more factors influencing their academic success.Kezar et al. [2] found that they work more hours and are less involved. They are also less likelyto take a full

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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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Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference [3] Y. F. Hu, J. Montefort, and M. N. Cavalli, Comparing blended and traditional instruction for a Statics course. 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2--32525. [4] E. Rutz, R. Eckart, J. L. Wade, C. Maltbie, C. Rafter, and V. Elkins, “Student performance and acceptance of instructional technology: Comparing Technology- Enhanced and Traditional instruction for a course in Statics,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92, no. 2, pp. 133–140, Apr. 2003, doi: 10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2003.tb00751.x. [5] C. Venters, L. D. McNair, and M. C. Paretti, Using Writing Assignments to Improve Conceptual Understanding in Statics: Results from a

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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Ranil Wickramasinghe

the design of their experiments to maintain the researchelement of their projects and were able to do so well. They applied knowledge gained from thefirst two days of experiments within each project to choose parameters such as the volume andtime intervals over which to assess samples to ensure maximum accuracy, concentrations ofsolutions to make when appropriate, speed of the experiment (i.e., pump or syringe), and ideas totroubleshoot when results did not go as expected (particularly with the third experiment). Thestudents did also enjoy choosing the colors to mix and using the dyes they had previously studied. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section

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Alyssa Ball; Jacob Holmes; Brandon Crisel

, abundant with resources and how-to guides, and allow forengineering project displays, such as programming projects and demonstrations.After the selection of ePortfolio platform criteria, a search of current website/blog/ePortfoliobuilding platforms was conducted. The University of Arkansas currently has a contract with theWordPress platform, so it was considered. However, it did not satisfy the criteria of free use afterundergraduate and graduate study and did not allow for certain technical specifications for © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencecoding demonstrations with engineering students. Additionally, Jekyll a website and blogbuilding

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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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Rebecca Kassa; Ibilola Ogundare; Brian Lines; Jake Smithwick; Kenneth Sullivan

dimension [39]. Forthis purpose, summarizing data from a limited number of variables and identifying patterns andrelationships within the dataset, PCA provides an excellent choice [40]. In this study, PCA was © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceutilized to visually represent the entire dataset using the variance across a reduced number ofprincipal components (fewer than the number of measurement types).Prior to running PCA, several preliminary checks were performed to ensure the data’s suitability.First, internal reliability and factorization requirements were assessed. To evaluate the internalconsistency and reliability of the given variables

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Sara E. Wilson

banning of AI, these options require reliance on students’ academic integrity. One might, however, integrated this approach with the other following approaches. 3. Build generative AI into coursework. Generative AI is quickly moving into all aspects of society. As such, many would argue that we need to think about educating the next generation to utilize generative AI productively in the same way that faculty in the 1980s and 1990s encouraged learning computer technologies such as spell checkers and word processors. It is still early days in imagining what this future world will look like. For now, a good question to ask may be what are one’s learning outcomes for a course and how could they

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Wong M. Jang

enhance the students’safety. We focus on amplitude modulation (AM) in this paper. We present the hardwareAM lab and software AM lab each with the student performance evaluation. Students’exposure to contemporary communication system software simulation tools such as SystemVue will certainly help prepare STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)graduates for the jobs of today and tomorrow.KeywordsHardware and software lab, amplitude modulation, Electrical and Computer Engineering,COVID-19.1. IntroductionAmplitude modulation (AM) is a modulation technique employed in communication systems fortransmitting information using a radio frequency carrier [1]. AM is employed in radiobroadcasting systems. AM modifies the amplitude of the carrier to

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Understanding the Impact of KS-LSAMP Undergraduate Scholars Activities at Kansas State University with the Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques Shiseido Robinson, Mirit Shamir, Amy Betz, Beth Montelone Kansas State University/Kansas State University/ Kansas State University/ Kansas State UniversityAbstractLean management has been widely used in manufacturing industries because it increasesproductivity and improves quality. However, this existing universal management framework hasnot been widely used in higher education. Lean Manufacturing key principles are customervalue, continuous improvement and respect for

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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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Zina Ebrahim; Abdelrahman Awawdeh; Marc Maguire

, Backward design, STEM, Construction, Pedagogy.IntroductionUndergraduate courses in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are mostly taughtusing traditional teaching methods (teacher-centered). Despite traditional teaching methodsexcelling in tackling large bodies of content, undergraduate students graduate with a lack intechnical skills needed for professional growth and success [1]. This gap in technical skills can bereduced by altering the pedagogical approach. Active learning pedagogy has been proven toincrease student performance [2], [3], [4].Active learning refers to the employment of techniques that give the students the opportunity towork together in a small group setting using class activities that are relevant to the course

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Joel R. TerMaat; Kristopher J. Williams; Christopher D. Wentworth

as ASME orASCE, for example, have adopted codes of ethics to govern the decision-making and behavior oftheir members [1], [2]. However, the increased specialization of technology and often complexand unpredictable societal impacts present new challenges that may go beyond the reductiveapplication of codes. Developing critical thinking skills, recognizing diverse perspectives, andapplying macroethical considerations will become increasingly important to engineeringpractice. These skills are now part of the standard definition for liberal arts education inAmerican higher education [3], and this education is central to the mission of the nation’s liberalarts colleges [4]. But do these institutions truly affect the ethical development of their

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

, engineeringeducation1 IntroductionMicrofluidics is a versatile research tool for a wide variety of scientific and engineering disciplines[1,2]. Microfluidic devices manipulate fluids using channels with height or width at a micro- or © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencesub-millimeter scale. One of the most striking and promising applications of microfluidics is tocreate lab-on-a-chip (LoC) environments in which full laboratory-scale procedures can occur on afootprint smaller than a notecard. LoC devices can be used for detecting and manipulating specifictypes of cells, creating point-of-care diagnostic devices, and developing drugs [3,4

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

need coachingand experience to understand the project and community-specific characteristics of each design, © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceleading to miscommunication and the potential for the design of inappropriate solutions for aclient in early years [1], [6], [7]. Professionals have observed that students are able to applyequations, use computer programs and correctly calculate values, but are unable to articulatedesign factors that influence a design and are influenced by a design [3], [8].Similarly, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), during an evaluation of studentoutcomes for ABET review, faculty members noted a

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Robert Woodley; Amardeep Kaur; Theresa Swift; Steve E. Watkins; Rohit Dua; Michael Gosnell

research, will be to establish learningoutcomes and measures. In order for this project to be useful to future instructors, knowledgeabout what to expect and how to measure the success of their students will be important. Ourgoal is to provide the student with a learning environment that stimulates and enhances learning,knowing what to expect will be invaluable to the instructor of the course.References[1] T. H. Laine and R. S. N. Lindberg, “Designing Engaging Games for Education: A Systematic Literature Review on Game Motivators and Design Principles,” IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 13(4), pp. 804-821, 2020.[2] M. J. Mayo, “Games for Science and Engineering,” Communications of the ACM, 50(7), pp. 31-35, 2007.[3

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Robotics and Automation to Fill an Industry Gap Julia L. Morse, Tim Bower, Eduard Plett Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology CampusAbstractDemand has been increasing for engineering technology graduates with skills in PLC-basedautomation that integrates industrial robotics. Employers report a lack of educational programsthat prepare automation practitioners with a mix of technical preparation and practical experienceappropriate to current and emerging implementation and troubleshooting technologies. In thepast decade