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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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference US-Japan NSF IRES Program for Developing Portable Point-of- Care Testing Devices: Research Outcomes of Year 1 Jonathan Janecek1*, Christian Sunderland2*, Laurel Wagner1*, Rachael Wagner1*, Sangjin Ryu1, Moeto Nagai3, Yong-Joon Choi3, Ik-Hyun Kwon3, Rifat Hussain Chowdhury3, Ryoma Mibu3, Tomoya Ide3 1 University of Nebraska-Lincoln / 2Nebraska Wesleyan University / 3Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan / * Co-first authors with equal contributionsAbstractSupported by the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program of

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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference US-Japan NSF IRES Program for Developing Portable Point-of- Care Testing Devices: Preparation and Experiences of Year 1 Sangjin Ryu1, Jessica Deters1, Jonathan Janecek1, Christian Sunderland2, Laurel S. Wagner1, & Rachael Wagner1 University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) / 2Nebraska Wesleyan University 1AbstractThe International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program of the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) focuses on developing a diverse, globally engaged STEM workforce throughinternational research experiences. This NSF IRES project aims to develop a portable point-of-care

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Brina J. Blinzler; Veera B. C. Sajjanapu

learning is frequently used inengineering pedagogy [1]. In this paper, recent student projects throughout the undergraduatecurriculum are analyzed to demonstrate the swiftness of NLP tool adoption. Based on this pushfrom students to include NLP generated text, images and videos into student projects, there is animmediate need for standardizing tool citation formats and frameworks for the amount of NLPwork generally acceptable for various academic works. Perhaps there is even a new type ofcitation/acknowledgement that is required. This paper attempts to frame the requirements,analyze the current patchwork of standards and propose a more uniform solution.KeywordsUndergraduate Education, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Natural Language

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Alyssa J. Ball; Brandon Crisel

Teaching and Learning [1]. Various platforms were tested for © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceefficacy against the conditions that the platform be free, easy to use and learn, and available tostudents after they leave the university. Once the creation medium had been decided, the teamconducted further investigation to determine the most effective method of relaying this materialto students. Ultimately, it was determined that the most significant characteristics of thecurriculum are that it is easy for course instructors to implement while also being sufficientlyrobust for students to follow outside of the classroom given the appropriate

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Jeremy Abbott; Eric Nguyen; Lin Zhang

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Autonomous Vehicle Engineering at UCA: A Progress Report Eric Nguyen, Jeremy Abbott, and Lin Zhang Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034AbstractEngineering Physics students enrolled in Senior Design 1 and 2 at University of CentralArkansas (UCA) have been engineering autonomous vehicles in the past 5 years. An educationalself-driving platform powered by an off

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Hossein Saiedian

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William Slaton; Lin Zhang; Jesse Butler

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An AI Robotics & Ethics Summer Camp for High School Students William Slaton1, Lin Zhang1, and Jesse Butler2 1 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034 2 Department of Philosophy and Religion, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034AbstractSelf driving vehicles and autonomous robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction andconstitute areas of engineering and ethics that are important now and into the future. With thisneed in mind we created an artificial intelligence robotics and ethics summer camp for highschool students that has them build

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John Hassell

questions that not only test factualknowledge but also assess problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the application ofengineering principles. Despite the availability of video guides to assist instructors in leveragingAI to generate quizzes, many encounter frustration due to the sensitivity of online tools to specialcharacters and keywords that are significant in Extensible Markup Language (XML). SinceCanvas utilizes an XML format for importing quizzes, any XML characters within the quizcontent generated by generative AI can cause import failures. Examples of problematic XMLcharacters include , single and double quotes, the slash character, and the ampersand symbol[1]. The lack of error messages in Canvas LMS exacerbates the issue, making

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Tyme C. Hopkins; Nathan Hutchins

used in many settings and not always thecleanest and electronically friendly either. As far as durability the AirTag is rated IP67 makingthe device water resistant within 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes [1]. Additionally, thedevice contains extra support from its hard plastic and stainless-steel casing. From a hardwareperspective, Apple’s AirTag seem to be a very rugged and trustworthy tracking device.Security VulnerabilitiesOne of the main security concerns Apple’s AirTag poses is the potential for stalking anddomestic violence cases. Apple released the AirTag in April of 2021 and just within a year later,stalking cases involving AirTags skyrocketed. In April of 2022, there were 150 police reportsfiled in the US for stalking cases

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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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Issair R. Roz-Herrera; Evan B. Piovesan; London A. Bossett; Beau A. Sampley; Kevin R. Lewelling

have designed a dynamic LTV frame that can extend up to 16 inches inhorizontal direction. This expandable frame can extend the wheels horizontally up to 33% of theframe's original size to facilitate better stability when riding on rough surfaces. The collapsibleframe can also squeeze into tight spaces when in the retracted mode. A prototype at a scale of 1:2of the front expandable frame was created to test this concept. This prototype was designed toinvestigate multiple concepts and components for determining the correct design, such as a verticaland horizontal configuration discussed later, or using track rollers or linear bearings for frameexpansion.KeywordsUndergraduate Student Poster, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Dynamic, ExpandableLTV

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

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

posterIntroduction:As technology progresses, it is crucial for engineering students to develop competency incomputational problem-solving skills to succeed independent of their career path [1, 2]. Muchrecent literature has focused on development of numerical modeling into engineering classes [3-5], citing its benefits in assisting complicated problems while prioritizing software approaches thatuse analytical techniques. Such numerical approaches to problem-solving can also be beneficial asthey can be leveraged by existing knowledge that students have developed in their previouscourses, including in mathematics [6]. However, students should still understand the underlyingtheory for programs to best interpret the results and understand limitations present in the

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Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

address this, a comprehensive interview protocol wasdeveloped and refined using Clancy et al.’s Interview Protocol Development Process [1] andCastillo-Montoya’s Interview Protocol Refinement Framework [2]. The protocol was refinedthrough feedback and pilot testing, ensuring alignment with research objectives andconversational flow. This paper focuses on the development of the interview protocol. Theongoing study, with data collection planned for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, aims to provideinsights into student perceptions of Statics and the impact of student preconceptions on theirexperiences, offering guidance for future educational research.KeywordsStatics, undergraduate, preconceptions, interview protocol, undergraduate student

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

at acompetitive price. To achieve this in today’s environment, the organization must infuse digitaltransformation into its systems management engineering plan. A digital transformation within astartup context refers to the change that pertains to creating, processing and storing data that isutilized by a newly established organization typically within 2-5 years old from an analogplatform to a digital platform with the aid of computers [1]. Digital startups are known for theirability to innovate with the aid of digital technologies and philosophies to deliver goods andservices [2]. Furthermore, a systems engineering management plan is defined as a combinationof all systems engineering effort into a technical engineering management plan [3

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

tester.Design and Fabrication:The TRT setup is designed to be modular and easy to repair. Considering these requirements, theTRT is split into 3 easy-to-assemble and disassemble sub-assemblies: hot side assembly, cold sideassembly, and the frame assembly. The assembly methods are shown in Figure 1: Figure 1a: CAD model for hot side assembly for the thermal resistance tester. 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Figure 1b: CAD model for cold side assembly of the TRT.Figure 1c: CAD model for the TRT frame assembly diagram. 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Figure 1d: CAD model for completed TRT assembly.The hot side assembly (Figure 1a) consists of the heater, heater holders (for

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Mollie Petersen; Emily Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mann; Jessica Deters

both technical expertise and interculturalcompetence. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) emphasizes abroad education by promoting global awareness for career success, aligning with national callsfor engineering students to develop intercultural competence [1]. Employers seek graduates whocan work effectively with colleagues and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, a critical formany domestic and international projects [2]. Thus, fostering intercultural competence inengineering students is essential for their professional development.While study abroad experiences have traditionally enhanced students’ intercultural competence,engineering students often face barriers such as financial constraints and rigid

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Adam C. Lynch; Ridge Towner

Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Understanding digital transformation is crucial for modern businesses. It enhancescustomer experience through personalized interactions, boosts operational efficiency viaautomation, and fosters agility and innovation for quick market responses. Data-driven decision-making is improved with real-time insights and predictive analytics, leading to more effectivestrategies. Additionally, employee productivity increases as staff are empowered with necessarytools and information. For a comprehensive exploration of these benefits, refer to "DigitalTransformation: Survive and Thrive in an Era of Mass Extinction" by Thomas Siebel. [1] Digital transformation involves several critical steps. It begins

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Adam C. Lynch

DA and the KEEN 3Cs in thedecision-making process for a manufacturing startup. The project involved creating aThree Statement Financial Model, using the DecisionPedia resources from the DecisionProfessionals library, to guide the decision-making process.2.1 KEEN 3Cs Framework The KEEN 3Cs framework enhances the decision-making process by adding anentrepreneurial perspective. The three pillars—Curiosity, Connections, and CreatingValue—encourage an integrated approach to problem-solving [1]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Curiosity involves fostering an environment where continuous exploration andquestioning are

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Kaycie Lane; Jason Hawkins

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Design and implementation of a programming course embedded in civil engineering curriculum Kaycie Lane1,* and Jason Hawkins1 University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 1 * Corresponding author: kaycie.lane@unl.eduAbstractWhile coding classes have long been a component of engineering curricula, the integration of modernscripting language courses directly into civil engineering curriculum, taught by civil engineeringprofessors has been slow to catch up to the big data needs of the

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Marlon D. Matilla

energy levelsthroughout the day. Consuming a balanced breakfast rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins,minerals, protein, and fiber has been linked to improved academic performance, better moodregulation, and reduced stress levels [1] - [4].Additionally, breakfast has been associated with better overall dietary quality and nutritionalintake. Those who regularly eat breakfast are more likely to meet their daily recommendedintakes of important nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Thiscan contribute to a more nutritionally complete diet and has been shown to potentially reduce therisk of becoming overweight or obese, as well as developing conditions like high blood pressure, © American

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Sadie M. Prigmore; Moses Olayemi

, Emissions 1. Introduction Construction worldwide is one of the top waste producers, greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters,and global resource consumers [1]. Construction in India alone produces 22% of atmosphericCO2 emission [2]. We see similar mass amounts of emissions in other countries as well. As of2017, the United States holds the second place for highest CO2 emissions contributor worldwide[3]. While emissions vary from state to state due to regulations, characteristics, and consumption,the US emits approximately 14% of worldwide emissions. These emissions have many sourcessuch as cement industry, agriculture, and transportation. However, this review will focus on the cement industry’s CO2 emissions. In 2010, cementcontributed 36% of the 7.7

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Energy Literacy Infrastructure Study across Nebraska and Data-Driven Design of Energy-focused STEM Education and Virtual Outreach Activities for K-12 Students and Teachers Sourav Sutradhar,1† Oghenetega Allen Obewhere,1† Karen Acurio-Cerda,1 Moses Dike,1 Rajesh Keloth,1 and Shudipto Konika Dishari1,*  1, * Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.  †All authors contributed equally *Email of corresponding author

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Charles Baukal

may be implemented.This cooperative learning method has many benefits as well as a few challenges which arebriefly considered. Some conclusions and recommendations are provided.Keywordsproblem-based learning, active learning, small groups, problem-solving, teamwork,collaboration, cooperative learningIntroduction1It is widely recognized that the ability to solve problems and work effectively on teams arecritical skills for engineers [1]. These are briefly considered next.Problem-SolvingEngineering is often described as problem-solving [2, p. 3]. The National Academy ofEngineering report The Engineer of 2020 [3, p. 43] describes engineering as “problemrecognition, formulation, and solution.” The ABET requirements for the 2024-2025

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

structured approach, encompassing © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceproblem definition, solution synthesis, system analysis, and validation. The evolution of SE wassignificantly shaped by advancements during World War II and the post-war era, with influentialcontributions from organizations like the RAND Corporation and companies such as TRW (nowNorthrop Grumman) [1]. Digital transformation involves the adoption of digital technologies, such as artificialintelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics, into business models to improve efficiency andcustomer experience. This transformation leverages digital platforms and tools to

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

useful example for courses in control systems. The ball rolls along a beam with the goal ofkeeping the ball in the middle of the beam or controlling its trajectory along the beam. A servomotor provides beam rotation by turning the connected wheel and connector rod [1]. The systemis useful in demonstrating fundamental control concepts such as proportional-integral-derivative(PID) controllers [1-2]. In a first control system course focused on single input, single outputcontrol systems, PID controllers are one of the main control systems studied. PID controllersincorporate a proportional response to the input (in this case deviation of the ball from the desiredposition). A derivative term is added to improve dynamic response and stability by adding

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Zahra Zamanipour; Matthew Young; Afsana Ahamed

and that they were successfully engaged and experienced learningthrough this approach. After the temperature readings are obtained, it would be feasible to insertan add-on requirement to control the temperature.Keywords VHDL, Project-Based Learning (PBL), FPGA, Entrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML)IntroductionElectronic systems, from automobiles to communications, require digital circuits. Digital circuitdesigners must become proficient in both hardware and software design tools with the advent ofprogrammable very-large-scale integration (VLSI) devices, such as field-programmable gatearrays (FPGAs) and complex-programmable logic devices (CPLDs) [1].In a senior level coursecalled “Advanced Digital Design” students learn a comprehensive step

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Robert S. Woodley

teams workingon the same project in a competition modality are tasked with constructing a coil gun. Each teamis faced with different challenges including exploding components. Despite the setbacks, eachteam felt that they learned a great deal and would do the project again given the opportunity.KeywordsSenior Design, Capstone, Failure, Constrained Design, Coil Gun Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Copyright © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Annual ConferenceIntroductionThe capstone experience has been a part of universities for nearly two centuries [1]. The notionof it being a culminating opportunity to “cap off