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Kaycie Lane; Jason Hawkins

used to create learning outcomes and then assign learning outcomes into each project by the dataanalysis skill. This figure presents only Project #1 for brevity, but a similar process was used for the additional four projects.Each of the learning objectives for both programming and engineering skills were next aligned with 5project topics related to data analysis workflow: (1) collecting and organizing data, (2) analyzing data, (3)visualizing data, (4) interpreting data, and (5) integrating the previous four steps into a cohesive codedsolution for a client. We organized learning objectives into each project and then organized theengineering skills in a logical order, adding one engineering skill per project and iterating the engineeringskills

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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

STEMfields. Moreover, four of the authors hold dual citizenship and have first-person experiences thatallow us to relate to being an outsider. The author team has been involved in the development,implementation, and evaluation of the NRT program and is committed to improving graduatestudent experiences. All team members have research and education experiences in the FEWnexus.Description of the NRT program at our universityThe NRT applied coursework included a one-credit-hour Integrated FEW Systems course and atwo-credit-hour NRT Capstone course. Both courses were cross-listed and co-taught by faculty © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencefrom the

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Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

perceptionsassociated with a situation or area” [6]. According to Hazari, Physics identity comprises interest(personal desire to engage with Physics), competence (ability to understand Physics concepts),performance (ability to perform required Physics-related tasks), and recognition (beingrecognized by other people as a “Physics person”). Their data showed that composite measuresof these four factors all correlated strongly with a general, single-item measure of seeing oneselfas a “Physics person”, which supports their role as key components of the construct. In addition,studies in the broader literature also show a strong association between engineering identificationand positive outcomes in engineering and STEM fields [7, 8, 9].Belongingness is separate, but

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Mollie Petersen; Emily Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mann; Jessica Deters

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Identification of Midwest Engineering Student Cross-Cultural Experiences Mollie Petersen, Emily Fitzpatrick, Chloe Mann, & Jessica Deters University of Nebraska – LincolnAbstractThis study investigates undergraduate student perspectives on which of their life experienceshave helped them strengthen their cross-cultural competence. A survey was administered to 272students in a first-year interpersonal skills course at a large, land-grant university in the Midwest,focusing on their personal experiences related to intercultural competence development. Ananalysis of qualitative, open-response data identified that friends

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Jeremy Abbott; Eric Nguyen; Lin Zhang

robots(self-driving vehicles) is introduced to the students in the Engineering Physics program at theUniversity of Central Arkansas (UCA). In the past 5 years, an educational self-driving platform,BearCart, has been developed along the Senior Design courses [1].The platform involves a robot that can navigate itself in its environment, similar to a Roomba orself-driving robot. It is featured with an off the shelf RC car as the body and a Raspberry Pisingle board computer (SBC) [2] as the brain. A convolutional neural network (CNN) model asthe consciousness is embedded to autonomously make decisions of driving based on its visioninput (a webcam). The behavioral cloning strategy from AI is employed to update the CNNmodel with human drivers

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Eduard Plett

dearth of qualified workers was given in a 2023 report that reviewed around 18,400 universities across 196 countries [5]. It found that world-wide, the majority (68%) of energy-related educational degrees were still focused on traditional fossil fuels (e.g. petro-chemical engineering), while only 32% were focused on alternative energy needs (e.g. wind and hydro-power engineering). This study, as well as additional studies - for example in [6] and [7] - argue that higher institutions can and should be the drivers for sustainability by transforming their degrees, programs and courses away from traditional energy education towards renewable energy education. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Theresa M. Swift; Robert S. Woodley; Keith Miller; Erik Swanson

stillongoing, adjustments can be made to both lecture and homework problems prior toimplementing them in the course. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe Learning Outcomes for the Student TA – EE5400The student TA for DSP II had many of the same learning outcomes as the student TA for theDigital Communications course as well as many of the same difficulties. Additionally, the DSPII TA had the added issue of not having formally learned the material in the course prior tobeginning the work on the homework assignment. This required the student to do considerableresearch on the topics in the course to both understand the topic and how it related to

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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

or course seriesThe Fall 2024 topic is transport phenomena and applications, including fluid mechanics, heattransfer, and mass transfer. Equilibrium-based separations were also included as a related topicnot covered in another survey. This topic was last surveyed by the committee in 2014. [1]Because this is a complex set of topics which may be taught in several courses with variousconfigurations, we completed a preliminary survey in Spring 2024. This preliminary surveyasked how many required courses of transport phenomena and applications are in the programand which of 15 different topics were in each of these required courses.Responses were solicited by email newsletters for the AIChE Education Division and the ASEEChemical Engineering

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

the number of academic programs in sustainabilityover the last two decades. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in HigherEducation (AASHE) [3] states that there are now 448 engineering programs in sustainabilityworldwide and 392 in the U.S. alone. Sustainability programs inside engineering also differ bydiscipline and even inside an engineering discipline. In a 2024 survey of elective courses inchemical engineering, Ford et al. [4] found that 45 of the 69 institutions that participated in thesurvey (65%) offered elective courses in sustainability. Twenty-nine of the 308 “new” coursesthat were recently created in chemical engineering departments were in sustainability. As isshown in Table 1, sustainable energy was the most

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

,promoting skills that are directly applicable in professional settings, thereby enhancingworkforce readiness [25]. For government policy, the results advocate for increased support andfunding for educational programs that incorporate active learning techniques, highlighting theirrole in developing a skilled and adaptable engineering workforce critical for nationalcompetitiveness [26].4.3 Limitations of this Study This study has several limitations that should be noted. First, the use of a surveyinstrument may introduce self-report bias, as participants might provide socially desirableresponses rather than truthful ones [27]. Second, the survey was conducted online via Qualtrics,which may have excluded individuals with limited internet

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

relevant in thebusiness environment where Lean principles are widely used to improve productivity andcompetitiveness. An example of this is the incorporation of application-based learning related toindustry best practices, including Lean in teaching, which significantly improved both generic andcourse-specific student experiences. Another important insight from the study is that customer feedback really matters toproduct development, as evidenced by their Voice of the Customer (VOC) efforts targetedcollection and analysis of publicly available data. By collecting and analyzing VOC data in real- © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencetime

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Alejandra T. Velasco; Abhishek Juneja

tool inengineering education, with a specific focus on a Chemical Engineering Escape Room developedfor implementation at the 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference. The Chemical EngineeringEscape Room was conceptualized to provide participants with an immersive learning experiencewhile reinforcing key concepts in chemical engineering. A significant aspect of its developmentinvolved the use of MATLAB for programming virtual riddles and clues, enhancing practicality,portability and reducing implementation costs. To guide participants through the game andensure educational outcomes were met, learning tools in the form of educational brochures werecreated. These brochures outlined the flow of the escape room and provided succinctexplanations of the

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Heath A. Schluterman; Aysa L. Galbraith; Leslie B. Massey

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceReferences[1] C. P. Veenstra, E. L. Dey, and G. D. Herrin, “A Model for Freshman Engineering Retention,” Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 4, 2009.[2] B. D. Bowen, J. L. M. Wilkins, and J. V. Ernst, “How Calculus Eligibility and At-Risk Status Relate to Graduation Rate in Engineering Degree Programs,” Journal of STEM Education, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 26-31, Mar. 2019.[3] B. D. Bowen, R. A. Hall, and J. V. Ernst, “Calculus Eligibility as an At-Risk Predictor for Degree Completion in Undergraduate Engineering,” Technology Interface International Journal, vol. 17, no.3, pp. 74-80, 2017.[4] https

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Jillian B. Schmidt

Aerospace Structures 2 course and toadapt and improve the active learning activities for future semesters.KeywordsActive learning, aerospace engineeringIntroductionAerospace Structures 1 is a fundamental course in the Aerospace Engineering program thatintroduces students to basic structural analysis techniques for aircraft and spacecraft. Studentsenrolled in this course are typically in their junior year, and they have the option of taking thecourse in the fall or spring semester. Approximately 80 students per year enroll in AerospaceStructures 1, with a fall semester enrollment of around 25 students and a spring semesterenrollment of around 55 students. This course meets three times per week, Monday, Wednesday,and Friday, for 50 minutes each day

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Nosakhare I. Idiaghe; Jessica Deters

related to their mentoring relationship with their facultyresearch advisors as they engage in a year-long research experience at a Midwest university inthe United States. The study focused on how students perceived their engagement with theirresearch mentors during their research experience as well as areas for potential improvement intheir mentor-student relationships. This study will be useful in identifying avenues forstrengthening mentor-student mentoring relationships, enhancing the quality of undergraduateresearch experiences, and advancing broader understanding and effectiveness of undergraduateresearch programs. This paper is framed by the following research questions: 1. How do students describe their working relationship with their

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Chloe Mann; Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

individual’s innate desire to perform a task for its own sake,based often on needs for competence or self-determination [11], [12]. Conversely, extrinsicmotivation reflects factors external to an individual, often rewards or a desired outcome [11].Expectancy-value theory posits that competence beliefs and task value beliefs factor into anindividual’s choice to engage in actions [13], [14]. Specifically, we draw on Matusovich et al.’soperationalization of the subjective task value that students use to make decisions about whetherto persist in engineering: attainment, cost, interest, and utility [6], [14]. Attainment valueindicates that a student pursues (or does not pursue) engineering because of a reason related to“being the type of person who is an

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

objects, systems, and structures that are at rest or in equilibrium. Statics introducescomplex engineering topics and concepts and is typically a foundational course in civil,architectural, and mechanical engineering programs. However, it faces a notable occurrenceof D, F, and Withdraw (W) grades, with a total of 26.9% of engineering students at an R1midwestern university receiving one of these grades since 2016. The purpose of this study isto explore the perceptions of faculty instructors and teaching assistants regarding the highDFW rates in engineering statics at a midwestern R1 University. The qualitative researchdesign employed involved in-depth interviews with faculty members and TAs frommechanical engineering who are responsible for

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

].2.2.4 Technical Summary The technical summary outlines the challenges to be addressed, including factors thatinfluence the project and constraints related to cost, schedule, and performance. It describes thesystem’s objectives, the products involved, and how system components integrate with humaninteractions. Additionally, it covers the technical development of product layers and themanagement of interfaces and specifications [7].2.2.5 Technical Effort Integration This section details the coordination of technical disciplines within the project, with anemphasis on concurrent engineering and the involvement of specialized disciplines. It outlinesthe organizational structure, defines roles and responsibilities, and integrates the

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

advance sustainable solutions for pressingenvironmental challenges. The brief report highlights the importance of firsthand experiences inSTEM programs. Specifically in civil engineering undergraduate programs, it is critical to © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencepromote different initiatives besides conventional education styles, such as traditional lectures,rote memorization, and reliance on textbooks, and give opportunities to our future engineers tothink critically to broaden student perspectives beyond the classroom [2]. Role models andmentorship in engineering can play a big role in students’ success, and having female leaders

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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosely; Ranil Wickramasinghe

thecompany, including observing techniques related to their research training. They also were ableto gain insights to the relationships between companies and customers that lead to new productdevelopment that are not present in an academic setting. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe program was designed to address the students’ concerns that the program wouldn’t fit withtheir existing obligations and that biotechnology research would be outside of their capabilities.This was accomplished by providing a competitive stipend during both the academic year andsummer research experience, working closely with the students at the beginning of the

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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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Charles Baukal

Science, 2022, pp. 353-380.[2] Shepherd, Sheri, Kelly Macatangay, Anne Colby, and William Sullivan, Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009.[3] National Academy of Engineering, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2004.[4] ABET, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs 2024-2025,” ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, Baltimore, 2023.[5] Singer, Susan, Natalie Nielsen, and Heidi Schweingruber (eds.), Discipline-Based Education Research: Understanding and Improving Learning in Undergraduate Science and Engineering, Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2012.[6] Aldridge, M.D. Professional

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Kasey L. Moomau; Jessica Deters; Emily Fitzpatrick

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Work in Progress: Improving economic equity in K-12 robotics exploratory activities Kasey Moomau, Emily Fitzpatrick, and Jessica Deters College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThis work-in-progress paper presents an initiative to improve economic equity in K-12 roboticsexploratory activities through the development of a more affordable educational robotics systemand a pilot intervention program. The project aims to enhance STEM identity development forunderrepresented middle school students, particularly those from less affluent communities,while also fostering positive

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Zahra Zamanipour; Matthew Young; Afsana Ahamed

Real-Time Temperature Reading on an FPGA board Utilizing Entrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML) Zahra Zamanipour, Matthew Young, Afsana Ahamed Electrical Engineering Department, Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstractStudents were assigned a course project in “Advanced Digital Design” course that involved VHDLprogramming for real-time temperature readings on the Nexys 4 DDR Artix-7 FPGA board. Inaddition to designing and developing complex digital hardware programming, students wereengaged in learning about I2C protocol and its implementation. The assignment was designed as areal-world problem to employ entrepreneurially minded learning (EML) concepts namely,curiosity

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Brina J. Blinzler; Veera B. C. Sajjanapu

Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferencePrevious work done to access AI literacy is also compared to note the progress of studentcomfort over the last four semesters. Notably, these student projects are conducted in anengineering education setting where programming fluency at the level required to create AI andML tools is not generally attained by the students using the tools. This is reflective of a wideadoption of AI and ML tools across various fields. The use of AI and ML resources arebecoming ubiquitous in many fields where programming fluency is not typically associated, suchas medicine [5,6] and business [7]. There is even some work exploring early adoption inprecollege education such as the

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

, bridgingtheoretical knowledge and practical applications, and prepares students for advancedcomputational fluid dynamics (CFD) and related fields. This is done with very few startingfundamental equations. Adaptable to other programming languages, the model is versatile forvarious educational and research contexts. Future work will expand the model to include complexconfigurations like annular flow and concentric-pipe systems, enhancing its utility for academicand industrial applications. This research contributes to developing effective teaching tools inengineering education, fostering a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics and heat transferthrough numerical modeling.Keywords:Numerical modeling, heat transfer, laminar flow, pipe flow, undergraduate student

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Julia L. Morse

. Engineering technology programs at Kansas State UniversitySalina Aerospace and Technology Campus saw the opportunity to partner with industryinternships and remote campus students through flexible course attendance options. HyFlexcourse delivery preserves existing campus strengths in in-person active learning whilesimultaneously offering online participation options. Flipped classroom assignments hadpreviously been designed to support in-person learning, moving first-exposure instruction fromthe lecture classroom to guided assignments between class meetings. Because flipped classroomassignments were designed to guide students while away from the instructor, they were easilytransferable to online-option students. Support materials initially developed

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Jennifer Glenn; Kathryn Weinland

time on the topic if some of the student responses are incorrect. 8. After the Kahoot is completed, students participate in a hands-on activity and/or class discussion. 9. This formula of lecture / Kahoot quiz / activity or discussion is repeated throughout the class period, typically three to four times. 10. The Kahoot responses are not graded, but reports are available per question so the professor can go back and look at analytics per student and question. 11. At the end of class, a leaderboard of the top three finishers is shown.In the engineering course, students completed reading and homework assignments before thelecture. During the lecture, students worked on weekly interactive programming tasks

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Balaji C. Kartikeyan; James E. Steck; Alok Menon

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencecontinuously. A flight test program usually involves hundreds of engineers and technicians whoplay an important role in instrumentation, telemetry, maintenance, data reduction andinterpretation.A first flight tests the systems’ function and safety. As the certification program progresses, theflight envelope is expanded and other systems like propulsion, controls, environmental systems,autopilot and others are tested. Some of the interesting flight test campaigns include the Flutterand Aeroservoelasticity (ASE) testing since it involves a synergy of efforts from engineers fromdifferent disciplines. Usually at the end of flight test campaign

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Marlon D. Matilla

into educationalinterventions. By collecting and analyzing large datasets, data analytics identifies patterns andtrends in dietary habits, which enables the creation of more personalized and effective healtheducation programs. A study published in Education Sciences highlights the importance of using © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencedata analytics in educational interventions to improve health outcomes. By analyzing students'dietary data, educators can tailor interventions to address specific nutritional deficiencies andunhealthy eating patterns. This approach not only helps in promoting healthier eating habits butalso in monitoring the