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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Effects of Grain Bag Waste Plastic on the Mechanical Performance of Asphalt Mixtures and the Role of Undergraduate Research in Engineering Education Kaylee Cunning1, Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira2, Joseph Tighi1, Isabela M. Bueno3, Jessica Deters4 1: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Nebraska – Lincoln; 2: Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Nebraska – LincolnAbstractThis study addresses the global need for sustainable solutions and the preparedness of the futureSTEM workforce by integrating undergraduate research

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Clancy Milam; Chinmaya Joshi; Stephen Pierson; Han Hu; Ying Sun

2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceMeasurement of Out-of-Plane Thermal Conductivity Using Steady-State Heat Conduction Clancy Milam a, Chinmaya Joshi a, Stephen Pierson a, Han Hu a, Ying Sun b a Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701b Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221Abstract:Most engineering students only have a basic understanding of thermal properties, such asinsulators having low thermal conductivity, but never look any further into them. This lack ofunderstanding results in them not knowing how to measure these

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

projects with local cities to build websites in support of the EPA’s Lead ServiceInventory Project. On a never ending quest to learn the intricacies that lie in the world we live in,Stone dreams of advancing sustainable energy through algae research, envisioning a future wherethe world embraces this green resource.Daniel MorenoDr. Daniel Moreno is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Missouri StateUniversity's Cooperative Engineering Program, with a joint appointment in the PAMS (Physics,Astronomy, Materials Science) department and a courtesy appointment at Missouri University ofScience & Technology. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at theCooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York

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Mollie Petersen; Emily Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mann; Jessica Deters

from Fall 2022 – Spring 2023.Chloe MannChloe Mann is a third-year civil engineering undergraduate at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln. She has been a teaching assistant for the engineering interpersonal and leadership skillscourse since Fall 2023.Jessica Deters, Ph.D.Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering andDiscipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. She holds herPh.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and herB.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from the Colorado School of Mines. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Chinmaya Joshi; Clancy Milam; Corbin Russ; Stephen Pierson; Han Hu; Ying Sun

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Development and Calibration of a Thermal Resistance Testing Facility Chinmaya Joshi a, Clancy Milam a, Corbin Russ a,b, Stephen Pierson a, Han Hu a, Ying Sun c a Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 b Department of Physics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701c Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221Abstract:Conductive heat transfer needs to be considered when designing thermal systems for transferringheat from a source to a sink while

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Laura P. Ford; Janie Brennan; Heather Chenette; Matthew Cooper; Kevin Dahm; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D.; Luke Landherr; David Silverstein; Stephen Thiel; Troy Vogel

transfer & separations(50% of 3rd courses and 33% of 4th courses), with separations alone accounting for 33% of 4thcourses. In terms of practical applications, pipe network design and/or pump sizing is taught at88% of 32 institutions, but heat exchanger design is taught at 97% of those institutions. Rate-based and equilibrium-based separations applications are both taught at 91% of respondinginstitutions. These results are presented to allow departments to benchmark themselves againstdomestic institutions.KeywordsChemical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Heat TransferIntroduction and MethodsThe Course Survey Committee of the Education Division of AIChE surveys chemicalengineering departments in the US and Canada each fall about a specific course

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Kimberly J. Cornett

assessment practices and propose animproved assessment plan for an engineering department’s outcome for communication.Description of Learning EnvironmentThis assessment plan was created for an engineering department of a small, private universitywith an undergraduate enrollment of around 1,200. The department is accredited for bothbachelor of science (B.S.) in electrical engineering (EE) and mechanical engineering (ME). Thedepartment recently added a B.S. in robotics and mechatronics engineering (RME) degree in © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference2023. Current student enrollment in the department is in the mid-thirties for EE and mid-sixtiesfor

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

. The contribution of this study to the on-going innovative engineering educationmethodologies and their potential is to equip students with the adequate tools and mindset towardsthe success in the contemporary engineering landscape. It provides valuable insights for educators,curriculum developers, and institutions seeking to enhance engineering education by adoptingprojects and entrepreneurial approaches.1.4.10 Structure of this Study In the remaining sections of this study, explore the Methods & Materials (Section 2.0); theResults & Analysis (Section 3.0), and the Discussion, Implications, Limitations, and Conclusions(Section 4.0).2.0 Method & Material2.1 Research Design © American Society for

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Robert S. Woodley

components into the design. These included limiting and dischargeresistors, safety shields, isolation circuits, and power shutoffs. Again, each team was able tomake their designs relatively safe with the caveat that only qualified personnel were allowed tooperate the guns.The component that turned out to be the most challenging, yet one of the simplest in concept,was the triggering mechanism. The triggering mechanism had the task of energizing the coilsfrom the stored capacitor energy in a controlled manner. All the teams elected to use amicrocontroller to fire the coils in sequence. Most did it based strictly on a timed sequence, whileothers used sensors to trigger the sequence. Most of the teams used power MOSFETs while oneteam used a solid state

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Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Daniel I. Chikwendu; Adam C. Lynch

section of this study, we explore the Methods & Materials (Section 2.0)and the Discussion, Implications, Limitations, and Conclusions (Section 3.0).2. Methods and Materials2.1 Systems Engineering Management Plan2.1.1 Framework The framework of the systems engineering management plan is to highlight the technicalprocess of the business which are represented as the blocks and content that are contained withinthe framework for the synthesized SEMP. Each section of the SEMP has its unique systemarchitecture and/or behavior models detailing the components of the business.2.1.3 Scope Behavior Model This behavior model shows the process flow of the SEMP where requirements aredetermined which leads to system design, integration process

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Sangjin Ryu; Jessica Deters; Jonathan Janecek; Christian Sunderland; Laurel S. Wagner; Rachael Wagner

undergraduate research experience,” in Creating effective undergraduate research programs in science, New York, NY, US: Teachers College Press, 2008, pp. 172–188.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2246339.Sangjin RyuDr. Sangjin Ryu is an Associate Professor with the Department of Mechanical and MaterialsEngineering of UNL. He holds his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from M.I.T. and his B.S. andM.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University, South Korea. Dr. Ryuwas awarded UNL College of Engineering Holling Family DistinguishedTeaching/Advising/Mentoring Award (2024), UNL College Distinguished Teaching Award (2019),UNL College of Engineering Holling

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Jonathan Janecek; Christian Sunderland; Laurel Wagner; Rachael Wagner; Sangjin Ryu; Moeto Nagai; Yong-Joon Choi; Ik-Hyun Kwon; Rifat H. Chowdhury; Ryoma Mibu; Tomoya Ide

, fabricated, andtested a prototype of the integrated system.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2246339.References[1] S. Roy, F. Arshad, S. Eissa, M. Safavieh, S. Alattas, M. Ahmed and M. Zourob, “Recent developments towards portable point-of-care diagnostic devices for pathogen detection,” in Sensors & Diagnostics, 2021, 1, pp.87-105.[2] A. Tay, A. Pavesi, S. R. Yazdi, C. T. Lim and M. E. Warkiani, “Advances in microfluidics in combating infectious diseases,” in Biotechnology Advances, 2016, 34, pp.404-421.[3] Y.-J. Choi, S. Tsugumi, I. Tomoya, K. Takahashi, T. Noda and K. Sawada, “Proposal of compact LSPR sensor system by filter-free wavelength

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Jillian B. Schmidt

impact of a flipped classroom design on learning performance in higher education: Looking for the best “blend” of lectures and guiding questions with feedback,” Computers and Education, vol. 107, pp. 113-126, 2017.[8] J. Schmidt and N.A. Libre, “Implementation and evaluation of active learning techniques: Adaptable activities for a variety of engineering courses,” in Proc. 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, 2020.Jillian B. SchmidtJillian Schmidt is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical andAerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. She earned herbachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering fromthe University of Minnesota

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Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

. Kypuros, and M. Azarbayejani, “Early identification of at- risk students in a lower-level engineering gatekeeper course,” in 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Oct. 2015, pp. 1–9. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2015.7344361.[10] H. Vasquez, An Ecosystem for Success in Engineering and Computer Science. 2018.Emily FitzpatrickEmily Fitzpatrick is a fourth-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at theUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln.Jessica Deters, Ph.D.Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering andDiscipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. She holds herPh.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and herB.S. in Applied

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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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Alejandra T. Velasco; Abhishek Juneja

environmental protection in chemical processes. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceArchimedes' principle, fundamental to fluid mechanics, has applications in various engineeringdesigns. The ideal gas law (PV=nRT) provides a foundation for understanding gas behavior innumerous processes. These interconnected concepts, among others, are essential for processdesign, optimization, and safety in chemical engineering. They enable engineers to predict andcontrol chemical reactions, design efficient systems, ensure safe handling of materials, andunderstand complex fluid and gas behaviors. By incorporating these principles into an escaperoom scenario

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Ibukunoluwa E. Salami; Segun S. Oladipo; Logan A. Perry

understanding of theoretical engineering concepts.Segun Samuel Oladipo is a master's student in Mechanical Engineering at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ladoke Akintola University ofTechnology in Ogbomosho, Nigeria. With 13 years of industry experience in Nigeria, he isalso a certified project manager. Currently, he serves as the Pollution Prevention TechnicalAssistance Coordinator for the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and the Nebraska Industrial Assessment Center. AtUNL, his research includes tutoring students to apply theoretical concepts in mechanicalengineering to real-life scenarios. © American Society for Engineering

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

1-2 1 The Three Pillars of Sustainability UN Sustainable Development Goals Greenhouse gases Climate change 3-5 2 Net Zero Goals Science-Based Targets Initiatives Scope 1-3 Emissions 6-7 Carbon footprint calculation and mitigation 3 Decarbonization strategies Developing sustainable materials 8-9 4 Plastics and biodegradable plastics Mechanical and chemical recycling of plastics

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John W. Gibbons

softwaredevelopment. Architecture and Design (ADS) is in charge of art assets. Film and Media Studies(FMS) is in charge of narrative, level design, and sound effects. Music (MUS) is in charge ofmusical score. Fig. 1.1: Teams organized by course © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceEach course had meeting times, lecture material, and assignments that were exclusive to thatdiscipline. For example, the CS professor held lectures for only CS students. Once a week, therewas a two-hour lecture that all professors and students from all disciplines attended. This allowsfor all feedback to be provided to the teams from multiple

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Jose L. Vega; Michael W. Mourot; Edgar C. Clausen

823 transportation Electrical, computer 2,132 1,735 397 1,471 Engineering 361 286 75 252 technologies Industrial, operations 655 469 186 396 research Materials, mining 925 637 288 434 Mechanical 1,545 1,248 297 842 Engineering, othera 1,339 1,044 295 617a Includes aerospace, engineering mechanics, nanotechnology, nuclear and other types ofengineeringTable 3 shows the post-graduate plans of recent engineering PhD graduates

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Kasey L. Moomau; Jessica Deters; Emily Fitzpatrick

educator, creating and implementingexploratory STEM activities as supplemental curriculum for K-8 students.Emily FitzpatrickEmily Fitzpatrick is a fourth-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at theUniversity of Nebraska—Lincoln. She served as a teaching assistant for the engineeringinterpersonal and leadership skills course from Fall 2022 – Spring 2023.Jessica Deters, Ph.D.Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering andDiscipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. She holds herPh.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and herB.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from the Colorado School of Mines

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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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Charles Baukal

classrooms with a wide range of achievement in basic skills [19].Johnson et al. (1998) identified three types of cooperative learning groups: formal, informal, andbase [20]. Informal is the group of interest here. These are ad-hoc groups that last from a fewminutes to one class period. The purposes of informal cooperative learning include:  focuses student attention on the material to be learned,  sets a mood conducive to learning,  ensures that students cognitively process the material being taught,  provides closure to an instructional session,  allows for identifying and correcting misconceptions, incorrect misunderstanding, and gaps in comprehension, and  personalizes learning experiences.Solving problems in

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Chloe Mann; Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

engineering undergraduate at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln. She has been an undergraduate student researcher under the supervision of Dr. JessicaDeters since December of 2023. She has been an undergraduate teaching assistant for a first-yearengineering interpersonal and leadership skills class since August of 2023.Emily FitzpatrickEmily Fitzpatrick is a fourth-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at theUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln. She has been an undergraduate student researcher under thesupervision of Dr. Jessica Deters since September 2022.Jessica DetersDr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering andDiscipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. She holds

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

modeling and analyzing analogand digital linear systems and designing control systems. It covers a wide range of topics includingmathematical modeling of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems, feedback concepts,transient and frequency responses, vibration analysis, system stability, and the design of feedbackcontrol systems, including the implementation of PID controllers.The class focuses primarily on the theoretical and mathematical fundamentals of control systems.Students often complain that they struggle to see the practical applications of the material. Assuch, hands on activities can connect these theoretical concepts with practical applications. Inaddition, a hands-on activity can illustrate the differences between theory and

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John Hassell

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Best Practices for Using Generative AI to Create Quiz Content for the Canvas LMS John Hassell University of Oklahoma Polytechnic InstituteAbstractGenerative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly streamline the process of generating quizcontent for the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This capability is especiallycritical in the field of Engineering Education, where the demand for creating a large volume ofaccurate and contextually relevant assessment materials can be particularly challenging.Engineering courses often require complex, multi-faceted

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Adam C. Lynch

systems is described inthe Department of Transportation's Systems Engineering Plan (SEP). It places a strong emphasison the lifespan perspective, making sure that every stage—from creation to disposal—ismethodically handled. Stakeholder involvement, requirements specification, risk management,and validation procedures are some of the important components of the strategy. It seeks toguarantee system safety and dependability while lowering expenses and improving projectefficiency. To continually enhance system engineering procedures, the SEP also incorporates bestpractices and lessons discovered. The Systems Engineering Plan used by the US Department of Defense is divided into sixphases: “User Needs, Material, Solution, Analysis,” Technology

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Julia L. Morse

differ but lead to thesame learning outcomes.The first-year roll-out of HyFlex options for students in mechanical engineering technologycourses demonstrated the ready adaptability of flipped classroom assignments and resources toonline-option students.TerminologyTerminology for In-Person, Online, and Blended Modalities. Terminology concerning online andin-person learning modalities can vary between practitioners and institutions. Options and flavorsmay vary according to program and community needs. Institutions form specific definitions forclarity at the time of course registration. For this discussion, strict specificity is not necessary toconsider the general nature and opportunities of various teaching and learning modalities. Weadopt the

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Saurabh S. Singh; Adam C. Lynch; Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

ideas, connect disparateconcepts, and generate valuable solutions. During the case study exercises, students work inteams, mirroring their semester-long project groups. This approach not only reinforces teamworkand collaboration but also aligns with industry practices where multidisciplinary teams worktogether to solve complex problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of this case study approach, a post-event survey wasconducted, including questions about the students' experiences, their understanding of the casestudy material, and their perceptions of the value added by this learning activity. Demographicdata were also collected to analyze differences in responses based on factors such as degreelevel, age, and region of the world. This

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Adam C. Lynch

ASEE Midwest Section Conferencecreation to disposal. Key elements include stakeholder engagement, requirements specification,risk management, and validation. The SEP aims to enhance system safety and reliability, reducecosts, and improve project efficiency while incorporating best practices and lessons learned tocontinuously refine engineering processes [3].The Systems Engineering Plan utilized by the USDepartment of Defense (DOD) is structured into six phases: “User Needs, Material, Solution,Analysis,” Technology Development, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Productionand Deployment, and Support and Operation (including retirement) [5]. These phases areorganized into three main categories: Pre-Systems Acquisition (Phase A), Systems