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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Development of an enhanced heat transfer model of laminar pipe flow for pedagogical and research purposes Undergraduate Student Poster Stone Simpson, Daniel Moreno Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897Abstract:This research develops an advanced numerical model to study laminar pipe flow and its heattransfer characteristics, targeting both educational and research applications. Numerical methodsare essential for solving complex fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems. Implemented inMATLAB, the model employs a 2-D finite difference approach within an

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

andBiotechnology at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR. Dr. G. Bates hasworked with Upward Bound for many years providing high school students with an initialintroduction to scientific research. Dr. G. Bates is on the advisory board for the Cell BiologyEducation Consortium and utilizes CUREs in his classes to allow students the opportunity to usetissue culture to produce phytochemicals. His laboratory research focus is oxidative stress onplants and human cells.Dr. LaShall BatesLaShall Bates, Ph.D. is a full professor of Biology at Northwest Arkansas Community Collegewhere she teaches both majors and nonmajors. She works with Upward Bound to allow Highschool students the opportunity to do initial types of research. Dr. L. Bates is on

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Nosakhare I. Idiaghe; Jessica Deters

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Mentoring Relationships in Engineering Undergraduate Apprenticeship-Model Research: Students’ Perceptions of Faculty Mentors Nosakhare I. Idiaghe and Dr Jessica Deters University of Nebraska-Lincoln / University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractAs the landscape of higher education evolves, the importance of undergraduate researchexperiences has become increasingly recognized for enhancing students' academic andprofessional development. Through close collaboration with research mentors, students areimmersed in real-world research contexts, acquiring knowledge and skills directly

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

undergraduate students in studies that aim to look foralternative recycling strategies for waste plastic use is beneficial to prepare our futureengineering workforce to work on environmental challenges. Opportunities for undergraduateresearch continue to grow, as these experiences not only improve retention but also increase thelikelihood that students will pursue graduate level degrees [10]. Undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs) continue to evolve, including National Science Foundation (NSF) fundedprograms that foster the participation of undergraduate students in early research initiatives, suchas the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and the NSF International ResearchExperiences for Students (IRES) programs. Course-based UREs have

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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

Family DistinguishedTeaching/Advising/Mentoring Award (2024), UNL College Distinguished Teaching Award (2019),UNL College of Engineering Holling Family Master Teacher Award (2019), and OutstandingFaculty Award from UNL Pi Tau Sigma (2019).Moeto NagaiDr. Moeto Nagai is a Professor at the Institute for Research on Next-generation Semiconductorand Sensing Science (IRES²) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TUT. He receivedhis Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo in 2009. He has been recognized withseveral awards, including the MEXT 2018 Science and Technology Prize. Dr. Nagai was alsoselected as part of the Leading Initiative for Excellent Young Researchers (LEADER) program. © American Society for

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Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Engineering Effective Conversations: Developing an Interview Protocol to Uncover Engineering Students’ Preconceptions of Statics Emily Fitzpatrick and Jessica Deters University of Nebraska - LincolnAbstractQualitative interviews are crucial in educational research for understanding studentpreconceptions and thought processes. This paper details the development of an interviewprotocol aimed at investigating student perceptions of Statics, a foundational engineering course.Initial findings showed that gathering student preconceptions was challenging, compared to theiractive perceptions and experiences. To

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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

-credit-hour seminar series on aCredit/No Credit basis in the fall and spring semesters (10 semesters total), which included eightsessions (twice a month) each semester. Students completed up to four semesters of NRTSeminar. The NRT Seminar consisted of training sessions related to inclusion, career pathways,campus resources, science communication, and exposure to FEW research initiatives. Internaland external guest speakers led the seminars. Students completed a reflection activity after eachseminar session. To receive credit for the NRT Seminar, students completed six, out of eight,reflection activities and a required science communication activity.To understand the interdisciplinary nature of FEW resource challenges in rural communities, andto

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Adam C. Lynch; Ridge Towner

-based learning (PBL) activity with industry sponsors.This paper focuses on one of the three (3) projects sponsored by Spirit AeroSystems. Byimplementing and comparing frameworks from Boeing, FAA, INCOSE, and IBM, the researchaims to identify best practices and potential areas for improvement. The methodology involvedthree rounds of implementation, each tailored to specific domain requirements. Initial findingsindicate varying degrees of success in concept, development, production, utilization, and supportphases, with notable insights into stakeholder engagement, technology integration, and processoptimization. This research provides a comprehensive evaluation of tailored frameworks,contributing to the strategic implementation of digital

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

thedevelopment process. This traceability is crucial for managing changes and ensuring that thesystem remains aligned with its initial objectives [6].1.2.3.2 Purdue Model for Digital Transformation The Purdue Model, also known as the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (PERA),provides a hierarchical framework for integrating digital technologies into manufacturing andindustrial processes. This model divides the enterprise into several layers, ranging from physicalprocesses at the lowest level to business planning and logistics at the highest level. Each layer © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencerepresents a different aspect of the

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

how integrating systems engineering principles with digital transformationstrategies can improve these areas.Objective: This research applies NASA's Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and theINCOSE Vee Life Cycle Model to an electronics manufacturing startup, coupled with ananalysis of financial advantages using Deloitte's digital transformation model.Methods: The study leverages NASA's SEMP and the INCOSE Vee Life Cycle Model to ensurecomprehensive project management. Deloitte's model is employed to assess the financial benefitsof adopting a digital-first strategy, emphasizing cost efficiency, resource optimization, andproduct quality.Conclusion: The integration of systems engineering, and digital transformation

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Brina J. Blinzler; Veera B. C. Sajjanapu

ProcessingIntroduction and MotivationAn urgent need exists for standardizing NLP citation formats in academic publishing and studentwork. Additionally, there is a need to establish a standard of quantifying the amount of humanverses machine development of these published and student works. Here the focus is naturallanguage processing of text generation, image generation, video generation, and audiogeneration. In this context the user enters an initial text or phrase and the tool generates thedesired content. Examples of these NLP tools include DALL-E2 [2], GPT-4o [3]. There are alsotools that generate images, and video from initial images (SORA) [4]. These higher-level toolsare not included in this paper, but are the natural next step in citation

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

performed a 2-phaseenergy literacy infrastructure study (data collected in 2019-2020, analyzed over 2020-2021)across high schools in Nebraska. While this was initially funded by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) CAREER Award only, considering the scope and significance of this work,Nebraska Center for Energy Science Research (NCESR, funded by Nebraska Public PowerDistrict (NPPD)) and the UNL Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offeredtheir kind support to this project. The next step was addressing the identified needs by designing © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencedata-driven STEM activities focused on sustainable energy

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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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Jillian B. Schmidt

required active learning day each week. Thelecture material was condensed to be covered in two lecture periods each week (Monday andWednesday) and the Friday lecture was replaced with an active learning day, where studentswere able to practice problems related to the week’s lecture content. While analysis of the impactof this change is still in progress, initial results indicate improved student performance. In springsemester 2022, the percentage of students earning final grades of D or F was 15.8%. Sincemaking this change the following semester, all students who have stayed enrolled in the coursepast the initial two week drop deadline have passed the course with a C or better. Work isongoing to evaluate student performance in the subsequent

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

spacing of the thermocouples, thesample’s thickness, and the sample’s cross-sectional area. This data allows one to find thetemperature distribution and heat flux through the cold and hot ends, which allows one to calculatethe thermal resistance and out-of-plane thermal conductivity of the sample.Keywords:Undergraduate Student Poster, Thermal Conductivity, Measurement, Data AnalysisIntroduction:When dealing with thermal systems, there are many thermal properties one must understand welland have accurate data of. The thermal conductivity of a material is one of the most important andsought-after thermal properties in engineering because of how it affects cooling heat-sensitivecomponents [1]. Electronics are one example where research is done on

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Sadie M. Prigmore; Moses Olayemi

ofcement industry decarbonization. This study employs a structured survey to capture publicperceptions and knowledge regarding cement industry decarbonization. The survey reveals astrong public interest in learning more about the benefits of decarbonization. The majority ofrespondents indicated that they would support energy efficiency improvements if provided withclear and understandable data on the environmental and economic advantages. By identifyingareas of misinformation or apathy, this research can inform educational initiatives and publicengagement efforts, fostering a more informed and supportive public stance on decarbonizationefforts crucial for mitigating climate change impacts.KeywordsPublic Perception, Cement, Decarbonization

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

transformation" typically progresses through several key phases:Planning, Implementation, Growth, Maturity, and Optimization. These stages offer a structuredframework for organizations to harness digital technologies effectively, aiming to boostoperational efficiency and secure strategic advantages. Each phase builds upon the previous one,guiding organizations through the complexities of digital change. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference2.1 Literature Review Prior research was examined to discover a comprehensive body of knowledge that can beused to ensure the successful digital transformation of a manufacturing startup. The

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Marlon D. Matilla

(RET) fellows of the University of Arkansas Data Analytics TeacherAlliance, whose program has been instrumental in making this research possible. I also serve as aNASA Climate Change Research Initiative Education Ambassador. My research interests includedata science, AI, and renewable energy. In my free time, I enjoy reading, tinkering, and karaoke. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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Chloe Mann; Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

persist do so due to their initial motivations, the investments they havemade, and a growing appreciation for the field. Our research underscores the need forengineering educators to recognize and support the unique experiences and perspectives of thesestudents. By providing financial support, mentorship, and fostering a sense of belonging,educators can help reduce dropout rates and create a more inclusive learning environment.Additionally, future work in this area can further strengthen our understanding of studentmotivators for persisting in engineering. Addressing the specific needs of low-income and first-generation students can enhance their retention and success, contributing to a more diverse androbust engineering workforce

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

continuousfeedback and adjustments. This model emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional teams,customer satisfaction, and regular testing, making it effective for complex and dynamic projects[7], [8], [9]. The Vee model features a sequential design process with a strong focus onverification and validation. It starts with requirements definition and progresses through systemand subsystem design, component development, and integration. Verification and validationoccur at each stage, ensuring that the final system meets initial requirements. This structuredapproach aids project management and risk reduction [10], [11]. From the three modelsconsidered, the vee model was chosen to be incorporated into our synthesis model.After the systems engineering

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

students from the other classes, their future industrialcolleagues.Keywords: Projects, PBL, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Six Sigma, graduate students1.0 Introduction1.1 Background In the recent years, methods of teaching have developed and became more interactivethrough the incorporation of various educational approaches which immerse students in real-worldproblem solving, improve the hands-on experience and encourage the collaboration amongstudents working in groups of 3 to 5. This concept comes in agreement with the definition ofProject-based learning (PBL), which was defined by Barrows and Tamblyn as: The learning thatresults from the process of working towards understanding or resolving a problem [1]. Research indicates that

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Tyme C. Hopkins; Nathan Hutchins

populated, which means, yes it will pick up the AirTag clones.AirGuard is also very responsive and works for both iOS and Android devices. It is safe to useand was developed by researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt. The samedevelopers of this app also wrote an in-depth research paper on the full security vulnerabilitiesthat AirTag’s pose and the technical breakdown of the attacks as well as the best ways to protectyourself [3]. The second layer of protection, which unfortunately doesn’t protect against AirTagcloning completely is to enable device tracking notifications via Apple system settings and theFind My app [7]. These Apple settings unfortunately only protect against registered AirTags andnot cloned AirTags or other unwanted

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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Incorporating Service Learning in an Engineering Programming Course to Promote Teamwork Sara E Wilson1, Emma Grob-French1, Patsy Maddy2, Nancy Noyes3 1 Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas 2 Kansas State Research and Extension Office, Kansas State University 3 Douglas County 4-H, Kansas State UniversityAbstractA key learning outcome required for accreditation of an engineering degree is that graduateshave learned how to function effectively as a team

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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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Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

necessary component of developing a professional identity andrefers to a student’s perceived support, connections, and feeling of mattering to a group [10]. Asense of belonging is important for persistence and performance in higher education. Research © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceshows that belongingness predicts academic self-efficacy [11], re-enrollment decisions [12],intentions to persist [13], academic engagement [14], and academic achievement [15, 16, 17].Specific to engineering, Marra and colleaguees [18] found that lack of belonging was among themain reasons for leaving engineering and a sense of belonging predicted intentions to

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Zahra Zamanipour; Matthew Young; Afsana Ahamed

; They need to know the board fully and how to use it for thecircuit connection, as well as have good programming skills. The important part of this project isthat students have little knowledge about I2C communication protocol and how to program it totransport data from a sensor. Moreover, this project is open to creating value in daily life byidentifying the opportunities to present the work to be used in the local market where there is aninterest in having temperature control with the minimum possible cost.To initiate curiosity, the following set of questions introduced preliminary investigation ideas tothe students. They were supposed to think and investigate as a team to find out theanswers/solutions. Some of the questions could be answered

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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Impact of E-Math on Engineering Students: Retention and Progression Outcomes Heath A. Schluterman1, Aysa L. Galbraith1, and Leslie B. Massey2 1 Teaching Associate Professor, 2Advanced Instructor, First-Year Engineering Program, University of ArkansasAbstractIn response to the growing need to support engineering students who were not calculus-ready,the University of Arkansas reintroduced the E-Math program in Fall 2016. This initiative aimedto improve retention and success rates by providing a curriculum that incorporated hands-on labsand integrated engineering applications to enhance student engagement

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

practice but showinghow unconsidered factors such as electrical noise, friction, and alignment can impact results.The goal of this educational initiative extends beyond theoretical instruction by fostering practicalskills in system dynamics, control system design, and real-time implementation. Students arechallenged to develop and refine their understanding of PID parameters to achieve precise controlover the ball's position on the beam, thereby mastering concepts of stability, transient response,and frequency domain analysis in a tangible setting.Hardware and SoftwareThe required hardware for this experiment was basedon the construction tutorial available athttps://electronoobs.com/eng_arduino_tut100.php [2].The total cost of these materials was

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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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Kaycie Lane; Jason Hawkins

iterations of the course. 3. To document observations from initial implementation of the course in the Fall 2024 semester in two locations (Omaha and Lincoln) and to provide other UNL faculty teaching upper-level courses with a list of skills students should theoretically have obtained after passing the course 4. To document challenges, successes and opportunities for future improvementCourse Development Methodology and ResultsCourse StructureCIVE 202 is a 2-credit hour course taught as a lecture-lab format at UNL on both the Lincoln and Omahacampuses. The class meets for a 50-minute lecture once a week, followed by a two-hour lab once a weekon the same day. The course is a requirement for civil engineering majors entering the