Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Anthony M. Popovski, University of Pittsburgh; Feng Xiong, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

problems • Work in groups, effectively communicate with peers, and produce periodic status reports • Construct their design using COMSOL and simulate this design using multiple different materials and boundary conditions • Write a report on this design detailing; (1) a statement of the design problem and its constraints, (2) the behavior of the design for different materials used and different boundary conditions, (3) economic analysis of design in comparison with other design options, (4) global and ethical considerations in gathering materials in comparison with other design options • Present their design to the rest of the classImplementation of COMSOL

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

more design alternatives to better solve the problem. It isagreed that such attribute can only be developed by exposing students to the experience of open-ended problem solving which includes linking engineering science knowledge to complex, real-life design problems. Apart from the engineering and technical issues, these problem solvingactivities should include extra- and trans-disciplinary and soft factors, such as economic,environmental, sustainability, manufacturability ethical, health and safety, social and politicalconsiderations. It is well-accepted that such problem-based learning type is only achieved byusing quite complex project scenarios, and therefore requires careful planning and integrationinto the rest of the curriculum in

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

professional and careerdevelopment, such as professional guest speaker presentations, career development activitiesoffered through university student support centers, and publishing their work in undergraduateacademic forums. Coupled with these activities, participants were enrolled in at least three of theCollege of Engineering and Technology’s project-based learning (PBL) courses, starting at thejunior level. The PBL sequence included the following courses: ENGR 350 - Engineering Practices and Principles III - Engineering project-based learning (open-ended) with emphasis on project control and engineering design processes. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, ethical, global, environmental, and contemporary issues