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Sourav Sutradhar; Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen Acurio-Cerda; Moses Dike; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

. In fact,the findings revealed that more than half of the teachers feel unprepared to teach energy-relatedSTEM topics and have expressed a need for additional support to overcome these challenges.Identifying these needs guided us through our next initiative: the data-driven design of STEMcontent and materials on energy-related topics for K-12 classrooms. As a test run, we conductedtwo virtual camps. The first one was a Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) Summer Camp formiddle and high school students. The second one was a session at the NanoSIMST Workshop totrain middle and high school STEM teachers. This workshop provided essential engineering andnanoscience content knowledge, practical activities, and resources, equipping teachers toeffectively

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe model developed is based on the heat equation for a cylindrical geometry, which is coveredin the earlier stages of the heat transfer course (ME 3525 at Missouri S & T). The general heatequation for a constant property fluid undergoing laminar flow is given by: 𝜕𝑇 𝜌𝐶 𝑃 + 𝜌𝐶 𝑃 𝑢 ∙ ∇𝑇 = 𝑘∇2 𝑇 + 𝑞 ′′′ + 𝜇𝛷 𝑔𝑒𝑛 (1) 𝜕𝑡where ρ is the density, cp is the specific heat capacity, u is the velocity vector, k is the thermalconductivity µ is the viscosity, qgen’’’ represents any internal heat

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Jillian B. Schmidt

rigorous manner. In the re-designed course, participationin the weekly active learning day was a required component of the course grade and replaced thegraded weekly homework assignments. The goal of this change was to eliminate the temptationto copy homework solutions and encourage students to attend class and spend time each weekengaging with the course material by solving difficult problems. The weekly active learningsessions were designed to better prepare students to work through problems independentlyoutside of class and study effectively. It was anticipated that this change would improve studentperformance compared to the traditional lecture course.MethodsTable 1 shows a comparison of the course formats before and after the change in fall

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Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

. Espino, B. D. Le, and K. J. Cunniham, “The Influence of Policy Implementation in the Midwest: How a SSTEM Program Broadens Participation and Enhances Engineering Identity for Community College Students,” education policy analysis archives, vol. 29, no. 29, p. 2, 2021.[37] A. M. Richards, R. Anderson, and C. B. Myers, “Work in Progress: Formation of an engineering identity in first-year students through an intervention centered on senior design projects,” presented at the ASEE annual conference exposition, 2020.[38] S. L. Eddy and K. A. Hogan, “Getting under the hood: How and for whom does increasing course structure work?,” CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 453–468, 2014.[39] A. Godwin, “The

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

into thecomplexities of control systems engineering, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges in © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceautomation, robotics, and beyond. This paper details a classroom experiment designed specificallyto immerse students in the principles of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control through theconstruction and operation of a ball and beam balance system.CourseME 682 (System Dynamics and Control Systems) is a senior level required mechanicalengineering course. In Fall 2023, this course had 114 students and was taught in an active learningclassroom with 20 round tables. The course is an introduction to

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Kaycie Lane; Jason Hawkins

how to manipulate large datasets through flexiblecoding languages [2], [3]. Thus, there is currently dissonance between curriculum norms associated withcoding and the future needs that have been identified in the civil engineering industry at large.Literature also suggests that it is becoming increasingly critical to teach students how to understandalgorithmic syntax, that is the structure of code and the process of data analysis, rather than simply how togenerate a “correct” result from a single function [4]. Programming has been shown to help student findalgorithmic solutions to problems when implemented correctly and Python provides a unique, general-purpose coding language with a small core of intuitive commands that allow even novice

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Sara E. Wilson; Emma Grob-French; Patsy Maddy; Nancy Noyes

. In a required first-year programming coursefor Mechanical Engineers, students worked towards that learning outcome through a service-learning project. The project consisted of development Arduino-based projects that couldcompete in the county and Kansas state fairs in robotics. Teams were expected to develop theproject and then develop instructional materials such that a high school student could constructthe project. These instructional materials were made available to participants in 4-H through awebsite. By creating a project that was public-facing and had impact beyond the classroom,students were encouraged to think about their team efforts beyond the impact individually totheir grades. Future development of this project will focus on

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Heather L. Walker; Daesoo Kim; Edgar C. Clausen

advising.Daesoo KimDr. Kim is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Ralph E. Martin Department of ChemicalEngineering at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include engineering educationand evaluation of sustainable practices.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 improvement through hands-on experiences and enhancement of the K-12 educationalexperience. Professor Clausen is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arkansas. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Kaylee Cunning; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Joseph Tighi; Isabella M. Bueno; Jessica Deters

aneducator like my advisor and pursuing a master’s and PhD. Alternatively, I am alsocontemplating a career in elementary education, where I can foster early interest in engineering.My undergraduate research experience has been pivotal in shaping these career goals. It hasopened up new doors and presented opportunities I never would have considered before.Engaging in research has shown me the impact of education and mentorship, inspiring me topotentially follow a similar path. The connections and experiences I've gained through researchhave broadened my perspective, helping me see the diverse possibilities within the field ofengineering and beyond. This journey has been transformative, turning a once broad andundefined goal into a passion for

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Mollie Petersen; Emily Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mann; Jessica Deters

critical for future careers through several topics, including servant leadership, socialcapital, conflict resolution, cross-cultural communication, and power and influence. This survey,administered during the cross-cultural communication unit, aimed to capture student perceptionsof cultural competence by inviting them to share their individual experiences. The studyanalyzed responses from n = 272 participants to the open-ended question: “What life experienceshave allowed you to strengthen your cross-cultural competence, if any?”Student responses were inductively coded by authors Fitzpatrick and Mann to identify commonexperiences. The top ten life experiences were then discussed and refined to establish aconsensus and define a codebook. Fitzpatrick

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Nosakhare I. Idiaghe; Jessica Deters

applicable totheir professional lives. Beyond the need for mentoring, the quality of mentoring is crucial,necessitating continuous examination of the undergraduate research process and conversationsaimed at improving mentoring practices. This study explores the perception of undergraduatestudent researchers in a mechanical engineering department regarding their engagement withtheir faculty research mentors during a year-long research experience. This study uniquelysolicits students' perspectives on areas for potential improvement in their mentor-studentrelationships. The study focused on answering two research questions: (1) How do studentsdescribe their working relationship with their research mentors during a year-long undergraduateresearch

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John Hassell

personalized and impactful learning experience, particularly in thecontext of engineering education, where mastering complex concepts is essential for student success.AI LimitationsWhile generative AI is a powerful tool for creating quiz content, offering the remarkable abilityto generate text and connect topics through relational reasoning, it is not without its limitations.This technology, particularly in the context of quiz generation, can be both a boon and achallenge for educators.One of the most significant limitations is the variability in the quality and relevance of thegenerated content. In practice, only about 40% to 75% of the questions produced by generativeAI are likely to be usable. Usability in this context refers to questions that are

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Mirit Shamir; Jonathan Aguilar; Rebecca Cors; Ryan Hansen; Nathan Hendricks; Gaea Hock; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Matthew Sanderson; Melanie M. Derby

, Interdisciplinary skills, Sciencecommunication, STEM graduate studentsAbstractThe NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program at Kansas State University is dedicated to en-hancing graduate STEM education through a convergence traineeship model that integrateshands-on curriculum, interdisciplinary research, professional skills development, and mentoring.In 2018, we received close to $3 million funding from NSF to develop and launch a graduatetraineeship in rural resource resiliency for food, energy and water (FEW) systems. Since 2018,the NRT at Kansas State University has trained 40 diverse, culturally competent STEM graduatestudents (doctoral and master’s), to do interdisciplinary research, understand FEW stakeholders,communicate effectively to diverse

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Marlon D. Matilla

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceheart disease, and type 2 diabetes [2], [4]. It is worth noting that while breakfast is important, thespecific benefits can vary depending on the quality and composition of the meal, as well asindividual dietary needs and lifestyle factors [2].However, the increasing prevalence of unhealthy packaged foods with high sugar content andlow levels of essential nutrients, poses a significant health challenge particularly among highschool students, who are at a critical stage of physical and cognitive development and are highlysusceptible to dietary influences. Addressing this challenge through the study in question is notonly timely but also

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Julia L. Morse

of direct instruction or guidance by the instructor. Beyond students being given assigned reading, guidance might take the form of structured activities to help the student process the content. 2. The “lecture” time with the learning community (or equivalent) should support an active, interactive learning environment supported by the guidance of the instructor. [2]Flipped classroom methods are often adopted to make room for problems-based learning (PrBL)or project-based learning (PBL) during in-person class meeting times.This instructor’s motivation for deploying flipped classroom techniques in engineeringtechnology courses in the mid-2000s evolved from a desire to better-engage students during classmeetings through

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Kimberly J. Cornett

communication) with performance indicatorsthat can be concretely assessed to ensure student’s mastery of the overall program outcome. Theperformance indicators include students’ ability to consume and critique communication,generate effective communication artifacts, and document design work through an engineeringnotebook. Four developmental, analytic rubrics were adapted to measure the students’achievement of the performance indicators. Portfolio are used as a source of formativeassessment and motivational feedback source for students.KeywordsCommunication, assessment, analytic rubrics, engineering notebooks, portfolioIntroductionResearchers have found that engineers spend 55 to 60% of their workdays involved in variousforms of communication [1]. ABET

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Hamzah Mousa; Margarita O. Genes; Adam C. Lynch

)1.2.1.1 Keen EM – Introduction The Kern Engineering Educational Network (KEEN) is a network dedicated to preparingundergraduate engineering students for success, by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in a waythat develops critical entrepreneurial skills and capabilities through experiential learning thatextends beyond business skills. A particular focus is placed on entrepreneurial mindsetdevelopment to describe the value of entrepreneurial education for all engineering students,regardless of their career paths [6] [7]. KEEN’s philosophy for an Entrepreneurial Mindset consistsof three key elements, collectively known as the 3Cs: Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value.This study intends to show how combining the engineering skillset