Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alicia A. Modenbach P.E., University of Kentucky; Michael "Mick" Peterson, University of Kentucky

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

suggestions made by the students of one peer with whom they are compatible.The goal of this process is to ensure that all voices within the group are heard and to minimizethe impact of a potentially dominant group member.The first semester focuses on the first steps of the design process: developing a problemstatement, researching the problem, generating design ideas, evaluating and selecting a design,and detailing a design solution with a supporting engineering analysis using foundationalknowledge learned in prior courses and independently as needed (Figure 1). The final outcomefor the first semester is a design package, which will allow for the system to be built to print inthe second semester. The second semester focuses on enhancing the design

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John J. Classen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alison V. Deviney, Biological and Agricultural Department, North Carolina State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

and relate to new concepts, improving learning outcomes. Wang and Wang [9] formalized the use of Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA) maps – a type of conceptual model developed for operations research – as a tool for teaching systems thinking in a classroom setting. The SODA map allowed students to practice collaborative and higher level problem-solving by deriving and visualizing different strategies for a case study. Eppler [12] discussed applications of concept maps in the classroom and the benefits of complementary visualization by combining different mapping methods to enable a “richer learning experience for students.” Tranquillo et al. [15] explored various one-page canvas frameworks as tools to help students model and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Eric Steven Hall, North Carolina State University; Praveen Kolar, North Carolina State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

higher quality written project reports should be implemented infuture traditional courses.While this research was taking place, educators gathered to discuss best practices. BME IDEA(alliance of professors teaching design in Biomedical Engineering departments to improveinstruction) hosted a session on Teaching Capstone Design in a Remote Model at their annualmeeting in 2020. They identified strategies for teaching capstone design remotely, which includehelping students build strong, supporting teams; lowering expectations on the prototypes anddeliverables; considering alternative ways of grading such as the three-level scale: high pass,pass, and no pass, with the letter grade requiring that students try again, implemented by Dr.Ann Saterbak at

Conference Session

Incorporating the Community into the Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hallie E. Supak, Texas A&M University; Victoria Baltazar; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

loss in food insecure areas such as Ghana. This work examines amethodology to improve Ghana’s food security by providing better resources and more effectivetraining to women in Ghana’s agricultural community. Research was conducted on theintersection of Ghana’s social and environmental climate and crop storage practices andtechnologies with a specific focus on the effect of behavioral and gender roles on women inagriculture. From this information, an educational module was designed for the volunteers whowould train the farmers on how to improve their storage practices. This module embodied muchof the “train the trainer” method which teaches both post harvest strategies alongside teachingand communication strategies. The focus of the module was

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

that not only did the faculty design features of experientiallearning, professional development and research into the project, but that students perceived that theygained these high-impact activities, as well.d. TeamworkThe importance of teamwork is emphasized to EL CUAS participants and practiced throughout theduration of the program by all involved including students, staff, and faculty. It is the expectation of allEL CUA participants to work together to solve problems related to sustainability and simultaneouslydevelop skills required for a successful professional career. We also frequently acknowledged thatteamwork and working together with people from diverse backgrounds is challenging, but that it is in thischallenge that the greatest

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Peterson P.E., University of Wisconsin, River Falls; Matthew Francis Digman, University of Wisconsin, River Falls

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2003 during which time he spent two summers and one-year designing equipment for the livestock and dairy industries at Kuhn North America. In 2004, Dr. Digman returned to graduate school to study Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he received his master’s and doctor of philosophy degrees in 2006 and 2009, respectively. Dr. Digman has experience in design and evaluation of novel machine forms for production of biofuels, biomaterials, food and livestock feed at the United States Dairy Forage Research Center (USDA-ARS) and, most recently, in a research role at Kuhn North America

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Banner, North Carolina State University; John J. Classen, North Carolina State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

University for their assistance in recording and editing thepresentations and Murphy Brown, LLC whose funding provided the background for economicand environmental assessment research used in the module.References[1] "Best practices in online teaching strategies," Hanover Research Council, 2009.[2] “Gamification”, in: Merriam-Webster, [online], (n.d.). Available: http://Merriam-Webster.com [Accessed Jan 1, 2018].[3] Brian Burke, "Gartner Redefines Gamification," 2014, [online]. Available:https://blogs.gartner.com/brian_burke/2014/04/04/gartner-redefines-gamification/[4] A. Del Blanco, J. Torrente, P. Moreno-Ger, B. Fernández-Manjón, "Integrating adaptivegames in student-centered virtual learning environments," International Journal of

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University; Nicholas Patrick Totaro, Louisiana State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

courses have collaborated for years onthese courses. However, starting two years ago, co-author Totaro began co-teaching bothcourses. This effort has led to greater continuity between the courses and a more seamlessapproach with objectives that cross courses, including an emphasis on career development,communication skill development, and design experiences. Specific examples include:  A focus on visual communication which starts in BE 1251 (CAD drawing) and continues in BE 1252 (CAD drawing of playground design concepts). CAD formatting and best practices in drawing presented in 1251 are required/carried through in 1252.  The same human-centered engineering design method (Lima and Oakes, 2014) presented across

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Grace Lynn Baldwin; Sarah Larose, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Scholars Program tried to utilize the Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) model ingetting students involved in on-campus projects [22]. Similar to the reoccurring work experiencesessions in Professional Practice, students returning to the same overall research group do nothave to repeat the steep end of the learning curve becoming familiar with the overall project. Inthis educational pathway, undergraduate students at the freshman or sophomore level becomeinvolved in projects that they can continue to work on into graduate school, if they so desire. Aspart of the RS program, some of the students worked on such projects within ABE. A primaryexample has been multiple RS students continued involvement with the research, prototyping,and design

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Erin Ingram, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Tammera J. Mittelstet, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Julie Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

an unfamiliartechnology tool (i.e. the BBC micro:bit), both of which were viewed with apprehension by mostparticipants. Based on facilitator experiences, it may be asking too much of educators to learn to code anduse an unfamiliar technology tool while also introducing engineering design, computational thinking, andengaging students in outdoor learning. Best practices for creating and implementing effective professionaldevelopment for educators call for programs of sustained length to have an impact on teacher practice.However, in our experience, long-term engagement with multiple PD training sessions was difficult toschedule, did not guarantee educator buy-in, and was not met with as much enthusiasm as short-term PDexperiences.While the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln ; Ashu Guru, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Caprianna N. Keeler; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Classroom,and, the focus of this research, Game-Based Learning (GBL). GBL has been defined many ways in the literature, but for this study, it will refer to anyapproach that uses a game (digital or hard copy) developed to produce specific educational learningoutcomes. This is slightly different from the term “Serious Games” which generally only refers todigital games where entertainment is not the primary objective [2]. The interest of academics in GBL stems from the fact that youth are playing an increasingnumber of games, with 97% playing at least one hour per day [3]. Games are also designed toprovide continual entertainment resulting in an engaging learning environment [4]. Additionally,the immersive experience provided by gameplay

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tara Gupte Wilson, Wright State University; Ashley Nicole Venturini, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Paper ID #32364Student Opinion on Teaching Thermodynamics Through Synchronous andAsynchronous Distance LearningMs. Tara Gupte Wilson, Wright State University Tara Wilson is a graduate student in Wright State University’s Biomedical Engineering program. She cur- rently works as a clinical researcher & data specialist for Kaleidoscope Innovation, an Infosys company. During her undergraduate career at The Ohio State University she spent four semesters as a teaching assistant for the Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering Department’s thermodynamics course. She was also a teaching assistant for OSU’s fundamentals