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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Ranil Wickramasinghe

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Membrane Research Experiments for High School Students as an Introduction to STEM Research Thomas McKean1, Dr. Gary Bates2, Dr. LaShall Bates2, Dr. Ranil Wickramasinghe1 1 University of Arkansas/2Northwest Arkansas Community CollegeAbstractA Research Experiences and Mentoring (REM) program was hosted for high school (HS) studentsby the Membrane Science and Technology (MAST) Center at the University of Arkansas. Thestudents completed introductory membrane research projects designed to provide an introductioninto the research process. Further, the

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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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Alexander Douglas

Engineering program consists of two semesters of coursework. The fall semesterstudents form groups and can obtain data from their industry contacts or be provided data fromthe instructor. The spring semester is focused on designing a mine and writing a professionalreport based on the SEC’s SK 1300 requirements for publicly traded mining companies [1], [2].The list of required chapters is provided below. The specific details for each chapter can be foundin the SK1300 information guide [2].1. Executive Summary 12. Mineral reserve estimates2. Introduction. 13. Mining methods.3. Property description. 14. Processing and recovery methods4

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Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Literature Review of Student Success in Statics Courses Calvin Cuddy1, Dr. Jessica Deters2 1: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThis literature review is part of a larger project aimed to improve statics student success at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln. This paper is an examination into methods of increasingoutcomes and student success in Statics. An analysis of 45 papers was completed, 23 of whichshowed positive results by

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

generation possessing requisiteconstruction skills with no commensurate influx of a qualified younger generation to fill thesevacancies [1]. A survey conducted jointly by the Associated General Contractors of America and © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAutodesk [2] underscored the profound labor shortage in the U.S. construction domain.Remarkably, 93% of construction firms grapple with open position vacancies, with 91%encountering difficulties in filling specific roles. A transformative demographic shift furthercompounds the issue, as a significant cohort of adept professionals near retirement, revealing ascarcity of midcareer personnel to

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Gabriel Guillen; Timmy Bell; Balaji Balasubramaniam

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Lin Zhang

skills andknowledge. This article introduces the curriculum for Engineering Physics majors at theUniversity of Central Arkansas. A deep learning based students’ project of autonomous racingvehicle is showcased in this article.KeywordsArtificial intelligence, deep learning, curriculum design.IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world especially through the blast of deep learning.Deep learning models are getting more and more powerful to impact our daily lives (such asChatGPT) and to make novel scientific findings (such as AlphaFold) [1], [2]. The collegestudents in this generation are living in another time of technology revolution powered by AI. Asthe undergraduates (especially those majoring in engineering) showing

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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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Rong Li; Huabo Lu

runningflow and states, FP uses functions to express computation logic. A key feature of FP is thatfunctions are treated as first-class citizens [1], meaning that functions are treated as entities, andsupport a wide range of common operations typically including passing functions as argumentsand returning function entities. FP is well-known for its strength in generating succinct, robust,and performant code.Many general-purpose programming languages, such as Java and Python, support multipleprogramming paradigms, including OOP and FP. Their support for OOP is widely understoodand is taught in introductory and intermediate programming classes. Meanwhile, FP receiveslimited coverage, usually in a 3-credit-hour class that introduces multiple

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

timing of the survey and prior introduction of some students to the EMmindset.Keywords: entrepreneurship mindset, engineering management, engineering network, innovativethinking, experiential.1. Introduction:The study of what it takes to think like an entrepreneur is an interesting field of study. What makescertain people more likely to notice and exploit chances than others have long fascinatedresearchers. They have also been curious about the methods by which entrepreneurs make use ofnew and existing resources to create novel outcomes, particularly in complicated and ever-changing contexts. The ever-expanding body of knowledge around EM addresses the difficultiesof dealing with complexity and adapting to unpredictable and ever-changing

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Stuart Berntein

’ to ‘employability skills,’ which include communication,presentation, team building, leadership, time management, interviewing, and interpersonal skills[1]. Zaharim et al. [2], [3] conducted studies in Asia and Malaysia and found communication,problem-solving, information technology, and interpersonal skills to be the most critical forengineering graduates. Buck and Barrick [4] went further, declaring that students with theseattributes were more likely to be hired and become successful in the industry.Mohan et al. [5] point out that engineering graduates are expected to receive strong technicalskill training while in school. Unfortunately, when these engineers are promoted intomanagement positions, their analytical and problem-solving skills

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Sara E. Wilson

fluent text, developing workable programming code, and creating artistic works [1]–[7].When considering the impact of generative AI on a course, it is important to examine generativeAI in the context of how learning is assessed within the classroom. The easiest option for this is tosee what a few of the main AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and Claude) do with assignmentprompts. An initial assessment by the author in January and June of 2023 found that ChatGPT didquite well at generating homework answers for a coding course. It could also generate reasonabletext for writing samples but tended to have hallucinations around researched materials. Forexample, ChatGPT could generate a reference list of papers, but the papers referenced

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Benjamin Cuebas; Rohit Dua

block diagram seen in Figure 1 was designed according to the necessary electricalsections but also somewhat resembles what the final product would look like. All componentlevel electronics for this project would be located on a single PCB with the exception of theMOSFET load. The load would need to dissipate a great deal of thermal energy, so it would beconnected to a large heatsink mounted on the project’s chassis. Switches and adjustment knobswould need to be placed at the front of the board because that would be the most convenient forthe user. Battery terminals would be placed close to the load terminals because it is desired tokeep high current conducting traces as wide and short as possible to reduce loss

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

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Enhancing Engineering Education through Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Case Study on Waste Plastic in Sustainable Infrastructure Kaylee Cunning1, Joseph Tighi1, Braden Olson2, Nitish Bastola3, Isabela Bueno3, Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira4, Jessica Deters5 1. Undergraduate student, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Nebraska 2. Undergraduate student, Civil Engineering Department, Doane University 3. Graduate student, Civil and Environmental Graduate Program, University of Nebraska 4. Assistant Professor, Civil and

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Ian Tognoni; Steve E. Watkins

recognized as valuable and has ongoing development interest [1].LabVIEW and other platforms give capability for complex virtual experiences [1]-[3]. Thedevice and systems requirements for such tools may be specific and limiting. Virtual tools withless functionality have a place if they can provide selected content with ease of access and use.The work describes an interactive application for introductory OpAmp instruction. Several basicsingle-OpAmp circuits are included with interactive functionality for setting gain and withgraphical displays of input and output sinusoidal signals. The virtual tool is intended forinstructor use as an in-class, multimedia demonstration and for student use in homeworkassignments or laboratory preparation. A GUI with

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Nathaniel Van Devender; Michael Hardesty; Rohit Dua

relatively simple matter to do in a high-level programmingcode, the question is raised as to whether the device can be constructed on the gate level directly,using concepts learned in Digital Logic classes.Research and ResultsThe MCTT underwent three main stages – the Code Design stage, the Machine Design stage,and the LCD Interfacing stage. The Machine Design stage consists of three substages, duringwhich three separate MCTT designs were built and tested. Each of these designs were drawn inthe Intel Quartus II Web Edition v13.0sp1, and were hardware tested on an Altera DE2 FPGArunning the Cyclone II EP2C35F672C6 chipset. The final display is programmed to an AlteraDE0 FPGA running the Cyclone III EP3C16F484C6N chipset.Stage 1 – Code DesignMorse

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

scholars, STEM, Graduate student poster, Lean principles.IntroductionLean management originated from the Japanese automobile industry in the early fifties of the20th century for improvement of production performance by removing unnecessary losses whichwere reported daily [1]. Two main pillars support the “Toyota Way”: Continuous Improvementand Respect for People. Toyota believes the success of their business is created by individualeffort and good teamwork [1]. After successful application in the production sector, otherindustries, including healthcare, construction, and service, found their benefit in applying Leanmanagement practices. Based on the success of Lean management practices in a number ofindustries, there is now interest in applying

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Stephen Pierson; Larry Marshall; Landon Lemmons; Lucas Efrid; Wan Shou; Han Hu

International [1], and it encompasses several processes including selectivelaser sintering (SLS), selective laser melting (SLM), and electron beam melting (EBM). As anenergy-patterning technology, techniques that fall under the umbrella of powder bed fusion havein common the principle of manufacturing an object layer-by-layer via a precisely controlledenergy source that selectively solidifies one cross-sectional area of powder together at a time in apointwise fashion. However, the parameters that affect the quality of selective laser sintering arenot well understood by the additive manufacturing research community due to the number andcomplexity of factors that are known to contribute. Because it is the preferred additivemanufacturing technology in the

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Zina Ebrahim; Abdelrahman Awawdeh; Marc Maguire

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Application of Active Learning Strategies and the Backward Design Method in Undergraduate STEM Courses Zina Ebrahim1, Abdelrahman Awawdeh1, and Marc Maguire1 1 Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThis paper presents the work done to redesign an undergraduate STEM course in constructionmanagement using backward design and applying active learning strategies. The course givesstudents an overview of structural mechanics and optimization of structural elements and systems.The process used to redesign the course with backward design and active learning

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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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Ian Popp; Claudia Smith; Heather Walker

visits with a presentation and activity. Future work will expand the scope ofthe project to include online resources for rural schools.KeywordsUndergraduate Student Poster, Chemical Engineering, K-12 Outreach, Engineering EducationIntroductionDemand for engineers continues to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the demandfor chemical engineers is projected to grow by 14% from 2021 to 2031. This outpaces theprojected 5% growth of the rest of the field of engineering and the growth rate of all occupationsin the US [1]. To meet this demand, engineering needs to be promoted at all levels of education.Early engineering education is important in the development of future career goals. Studentsneed to develop a strong background in math in

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

and practice, and design to establish knowledgebase in system thinking concepts and tools. Course grading includes reflections and analyses,system component maps, and a final project, an integrated system map. The evaluation resultsthrough the four (4) cohorts show that student ratings about their perceived ability to performFEW systems tasks improved from the beginning to the end of the course, from ‘somewhat able’to ‘very able.’ Students rated most course activities as “very useful”.IntroductionSystems thinking is an approach for examining complex events and systems in a holistic way [1].Its origin dates back thousands of years ago to indigenous cultures [2], and it is a framework forbetter understanding linkages and connections between

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Hunter Flodman

course or being exposed to process safety contentas a student. Another challenge that arose was how and where to fulfill a newly required studentoutcome in an already packed curriculum or what to remove and replace to add process safety asa learning outcome.The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Center for Chemical Process Safety(CCPS) has long been viewed as a leader in the field of process safety. The CCPS has provideda platform for industry and academia to share information and resources related to process safety.Chemical engineering faculty members that have been leaders in process safety instructionincluding Dan Crowl, Ron Willey, and Chip Howat began facilitating faculty workshops held atindustrial sites as early as 1989 [1

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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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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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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference(WIP) Creating Value: Building an Engineering Mindset via Integrated Projects Adam Carlton Lynch and Amber Williams Wichita State UniversityAbstractBackground: We evaluated the effect of integrating several engineering courses in customer-supplierrelationships. Each class worked on different components of a product using course specificsubject matter in a Six Sigma framework while using KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset.Purpose / Hypothesis: To reverse engineer a common consumer product: 1) to discover ways to improve itsdesign; 2) to manufacture it in a more sustainable manner; 3) to meet operational

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Trevor Harris; Stephen Pierson; Hari Pandey; Han Hu

curriculum at theUniversity of Arkansas and many other universities for students to have a thoroughunderstanding of data acquisition processes and its applications. LabJack and LJLogUD are themain hardware and software, respectively, used for undergraduate mechanical engineeringstudents at the University of Arkansas [1]. To record data, students must write the values they areseeing down or take a picture with a phone or other device. This is not practical for largeamounts of data and there are many better options, most of which are capable of recording dataand higher rates of data acquisition. LabVIEW is briefly touched on in Lab 1 where studentslearn about the noise cancellation possibilities of LabVIEW, the interaction with other devicessuch as