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Alexander Douglas

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Senior Capstone Projects: Student Success from an Impossible Design Alexander Douglas Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractThe senior capstone design project in Mining Engineering consists of a mining operation pre-feasibility study adhering to the Security and Exchange Commission’s SK 1300 guidelines.Students begin with a drill hole and topology dataset and must complete the feasibility report tothe best of their ability. This includes geostatistical analysis of the drill holes, pit optimization,mine scheduling, equipment selection, mineral processing, reclamation, and market

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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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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Design Education through Mini-Prototype Projects and an Entrepreneurial Mindset Yimesker Yihun1, Lena Lamei2 1 Wichita State University, 2 Carolina University,AbstractThis paper addresses the need to close the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-worldapplications in undergraduate engineering design education to foster sustainable learning. Toachieve this, the study incorporates a mini-prototype-based project inspired by textbook problemsand an Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) to encourage curiosity and problem-solving abilities. Thestudy takes place in

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference (WIP) PBL: Building the Connection between Theory and Practice using Integrated Projects Adam Carlton Lynch and Gary Brooking Wichita State UniversityAbstractBackground: Working to enable a heightened sense of Connections between the theories ofengineering principles to the practical product value delivered to customers, we dramaticallymodified our current class project in an undergraduate engineering statics course. We threadedinteractive exercises adopted from The Kern Engineering Entrepreneurial Network (KEEN)’sEntrepreneurial Mindset (EM) which focuses on three Cs of

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Yayu Peng

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Work-in-Progress: A semester-long circuit project for general engineering students Yayu Peng University of North Alabama, Florence, AL, 35632AbstractThe fundamentals of electrical engineering are typically covered in a semester-long coursedesigned for non-electrical & computer engineering(ECE) students. However, many non-ECEstudents often lack motivation to take this course. While hands-on projects are commonly used toenhance student motivation and engagement, they are usually conducted at the end of thesemester, which may not effectively retain students who

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Wei Zhang

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Empowering Low-Income Students for Success in Computer Science and Engineering: The S-STEM Project at the University of Louisville Wei Zhang Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292AbstractThis paper introduces the S-STEM project, an innovative initiative implemented by theComputer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Louisville. The project aimsto improve the success of low-income and academically talented students. Through thedevelopment of evidence

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

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Group-Project-Based Development of A Modular Microfluidic Platform: A Case Report on A Hands-on Microfluidics Course Carson Emeigh1, Austin Griswold1, Rumayel Hassan Pallock1, Jaideep Sahni2, Morgan Schake2, Udochukwu Anuta1, Jessica Deters1, and Sangjin Ryu1 1 Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2Biomedical Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractMicrofluidic devices manipulate fluids at the micro- or sub-millimeter scale and are used forvarious applications. Courses on microfluidics offer students an opportunity to learn aboutmicrofluidics that may be

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

Management4Professor, Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment *Corresponding AuthorAbstractThe construction industry confronts a critical workforce shortage that significantly impacts projectperformance and productivity. Traditional project performance metrics such as time, cost, quality,safety, and client satisfaction rely on skilled professionals’ competence. However, the prevailinglabor gap necessitates targeted talent development strategies. Construction organizations’investment in effective talent-development programs is a pivotal approach for attracting,developing, and retaining staff. This paper proposes

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Benjamin Cuebas; Rohit Dua

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Constant Current Battery Load Discharger and Tester Benjamin Cuebas and Dr. Rohit DuaUndergraduate Student / Associate Teaching Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractThe goal of this research project was to gain knowledge and experience of electronic designthrough construction of a device at the component level. The Constant Current Battery LoadDischarger and Tester uses analog electronics to regulate the draining of a battery so the batteryvoltage and capacity characteristics can be analyzed. Current regulation is

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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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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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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

gap in student learning of sociotechnical factors in undergraduateengineering education. Furthermore, students struggle to see the relevance of understanding andengaging with five key design factors: global, social, cultural, economic and environmental asassessed by competency frameworks at the university and accreditation levels. This studypiloted a series of in-class engagement activities in a water and wastewater design class to beused in Civil and Environmental engineering courses to enhance student understanding andlearning of the five design factors. Activities included a pre-activity and post-activity survey ofstudent knowledge of the design factors, confidence level with a design project solution, andappropriateness of the design

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Sanjay Tewari

Section Conferenceprovide students a good amount of professional exposure by means of various experientiallearning activities. Some of these activities are discussed in brief in this paper.Senior SeminarSenior seminars provide a unique opportunity for civil engineering students to demonstrate theiraccumulated knowledge and skills. These seminars often involve tackling real-world engineeringproblems, applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios, and presenting solutions toindustry professionals and faculty members. Senior seminars encourage critical thinking,teamwork, effective communication, and project management skills, which are vital for successin a professional engineering setting [3].Senior DesignThere multiple ways to provide

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

-  Key Mechanical Courses MET 246 Dynamics of Machines -   MET 252 Fluid Power Technology -  Elective MET 264 Machine Design Technology 1 (Sophomore Capstone Project -   MET 346 Elements of Mechanisms -  Elective MET 382 Industrial Instrumentation and Controls

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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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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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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

of their undergraduate career in subsequent coursework anddesign projects [2]. Although these fundamental skills are critical for engineering students, entry-level engineers are often unequipped for modern workplace design and manufacturingenvironments with their narrow skillsets and familiarity with techniques taught during theireducation. The advent of advanced additive manufacturing technologies such as direct metallaser sintering (DMLS) and powder bed fusion (PBF) allow for increasingly complex designsthat were previously difficult to manufacture [3]. To take advantage of this, new design andanalysis processes should be introduced to engineering students to provide increased familiaritywith modern workflows within the industry.This paper

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Promoting Collaboration and Team Building through "Fair Game" Problem-Based Exercise Yimesker Yihun1 and Lena Lamei2 1 Wichita State University, 2 Carolina University,AbstractCollaboration among team members is essential for the success of semester-long projects,especially for students who are not familiar with each other, especially in their early academicyears. To address this challenge, this study proposes an innovative approach called "Fair Game"for professors to facilitate relationship building, identify individual strengths, and create plans forteam success. The

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

Integration of Metal Additive Manufacturing Using Fused Deposition Modeling in Mechanical Engineering Education Chinmaya Joshi, Stephen Pierson, Jackson Minnick, Corbin Russ, and Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractThis paper presents the integration of additive manufacturing techniques using metal-polymer andfiber-polymer filaments in mechanical engineering education. Currently, students need tooutsource the production of high-performance plastics and stainless-steel parts for their seniorcapstone project to third-party vendors which require long lead times and cost more than themethods presented in this paper. Considering the ease of use and

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Eduard Plett; Chad Bailey

black boxes with already built-in signal conditioning (operating on 0-10 V signals), so the students missed out on other essential instrumentation learning objectives such as sensor types, signal conversion techniques, amplification, filtering, etc. 1.6 Objectives and layout of this paper Therefore, the authors set out to design and build alternative improved, small-scale, modular, inexpensive lab equipment to help teaching various instrumentation and process control concepts. The objective of this paper is to give readers new or additional ideas about how to design, build, and utilize inexpensive lab equipment when teaching process control and instrumentation courses and labs. To this end, several already published projects will

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

rwoodley@mst.edu, kaur.amardeep@ieee.org, thswift@mst.edu, steve.e.watkins@ieee.org, rdua@mst.edu, mrghx4@mst.eduAbstractGaming as used for eLearning is becoming more popular and is widely used in blended andflipped classroom teaching modalities. Many platforms exist to assist instructors in developinggame play to teach STEM related subjects. In this paper we explore using Kahoot! as a platformto teach concepts in a basic electrical circuit analysis course. We investigate the structure ofKahoot! and the types of topics we want to explore from circuit analysis. This project is part of alarger plan to explore other gaming platforms and develop novel game platforms to aid in theinstruction of STEM based courses. The goal is to

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Alyssa Ball; Jacob Holmes; Brandon Crisel

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Developing and Implementing ePortfolio Coursework to Leverage Engineering Students’ Skillsets for Improved Career Development Alyssa Ball, Jacob Holmes, and Mr. Brandon Crisel University of Arkansas Department of Industrial EngineeringAbstractThe Biggadike ePortfolio research team was presented with the goal of improving careerdevelopment strategies for students within the University of Arkansas College of Engineeringthrough high impact practices that will aid students’ abilities to competitively search forinternship and job opportunities. This research began with determining stakeholders and keyneeds of the project

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

students were done twice; once before the principles of innovative thinkingand problem solving was introduced to the students and once after the students were introduced tothese principles and were tasked with its application on various activity-based class projects. Thelone survey for the capstone-design students were done towards the end of the semester. It wasobserved that there was considerable improvement in the Cronbach’s alpha number (a measure ofconsistency) in the second survey that was done at the end of the semester by which time thestudents were effectively well versed with the EM mindset and were able to successfullyimplement it. However, for the capstone course it was observed that the Cronbach’s alpha numberwere similar due to the

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Nathaniel Van Devender; Michael Hardesty; Rohit Dua

that counts up from 0 to 6, and if no user input is detected, pulses a binary “1.” All27 outputs – A through Z and space – are connected to an LCD interface circuit.Stage 3 – LCD InterfaceLCD Module ControlThe onboard driver for the LCD Module was found to include a CGROM, programmed withevery character needed for the MCTT, and then some. Figure 4 – CGROM Characters Figure 5 - CharDecode.vA demo project for the Altera DE2 was found to contain code for interfacing with the LCDmodule. This demo project, in conjunction with the data sheet, made reverse engineering theLCD CGROM possible. Using Verilog, several files were created that enabled interfacing theMorse Code Bruteforce Decoder circuit with the LCD Module

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Preston Ward; Michael Hempel; Hamid Sharif

paperdiscusses the technical implementation of this project and its benefits to electrical and computerengineering education. It also provides a pathway to implementing this approach into otherundergraduate engineering courses.Keywords Undergraduate student paper, telerobotics, virtual laboratory, virtual reality, engineeringIntroduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities around the world adapted by integratingasynchronous lectures into their curricula. While this allowed students to participate in theircourses and proceed through their education requirements, a challenge emerged in how toadequately enable asynchronous or remote participation in laboratories that are designed aroundhands-on experimentation, for example, for electrical

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

are shared. The proposedhybrid STEM camp aims to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners,fostering their passion for STEM, and preparing them for a successful future in these fields. Theinclusion of in-person workshops, enriched with immersive experiments and hands-on projects,will solidify theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, while the virtual componentsensure accessibility to a broader audience and promote collaboration between students acrossvarious geographical locations. The hybrid STEM camp is envisioned as an innovative anddynamic program, inspired by the experiences of the Nanomaterials group, to inspire and equipthe next generation of innovators and problem solvers in the world of

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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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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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

AfricanAmericans, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and first-generation students in additional toHispanic/Latino students with the implementation of lean management principles.KS-LSAMP ProgrammingKS-LSAMP has multiple educational pillars to increase recruitment and retention ofunderrepresented students. These pillars include Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM, KS-LSAMP Scholars Program, KS-LSAMP T.E.A.M Mentor Program, Transfer Visit Day, and KS-LSAMP Connect.Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM is an 8-week summer research program offeredannually at Kansas State University. This program pairs students with research mentors who helpstudents to conduct an independent research project. The overall goal of this program is toprovide summer academic and

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

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Work-in-Progress: Open-Source Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Test Bed Stephen Pierson, Larry Marshall, Landon Lemmons, Lucas Efrid, Wan Shou, & Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of ArkansasAbstractThis paper presents the design methodology and key features of a work-in-progress selectivelaser sintering (SLS) 3D printer under construction by a group of seniors. The project aims toenable future multipurpose precision powder bed fusion (PBF) manufacturing research ofmaterial, energy, and powder deposition methods. The result is a versatile

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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