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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sommer Scott; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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skillsrequired to compete for a position. This research project explores how undergraduate mechanicalengineering students develop an understanding of how their coursework and extracurricularactivities give preparation for a career trajectory in the automotive industry. Freshmen enrolledin the undergraduate mechanical engineering degree are required to complete an Introduction toMechanical Engineering course, ME110. The course is designed to be an introduction to themechanical engineering profession and overviews engineering fundamentals, CAD basics,professional development, and other related skills. An initial assignment these freshmencomplete in this class is to imagine their future career and the steps that they will need to take toachieve it by way

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Sadegh Poozesh, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen S. McNeal, Auburn University ; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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careers in the industries developingsustainable resources, has been explored. To maximize the high-level behavior and sustainabilitycompetencies, a pedagogical system with a comprehensive pool of interventions has also beendeveloped and implemented in a senior-level mechanical engineering course. In this paper, wereport the initial survey data and details of the intervention strategies, which are intended todevelop scalable educational approaches and guidelines for building high-level environmentalbehavior in the next-generation diverse renewable energy workforce. I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The US sustainable industry experienced significant expansion in recent years because ofincreased attention and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yucheng Liu, South Dakota State University

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help university teachers to improve the quality of seminar courses and make them more“useful” for college students.Keywords: Curriculum design, mechanical engineering students, senior seminar, classroominstruction, student feedbackIntroductionA senior seminar is a class that students take during their last year of study in college. The ultimategoal of the senior seminar is to prepare seniors for their careers by sharpening their employmentreadiness skills, helping them choose their career path and set career goals, enhancing theirawareness of school-to-career experiences, training them to engineer immediately upon graduation,and making them preferred candidates for jobs. It is an important class to prepare young peoplefor the next chapter in

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 7: Student Evaluation and Grading

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrea Gregg, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Toward a Holistic Understanding of Engineering Student Success in Mechanical Engineering across Educational StagesAbstract: This WIP paper will present our results to date in conducting a multimethod single casestudy, which is appropriate for deeply understanding multiple stakeholder perspectives within abounded environment, in our case, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PennsylvaniaState University. The in-progress goal of our team in Mechanical Engineering at

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin; Boni Frances Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

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participated in various educational stud- ies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning assignments, ad the use of technology in the classroom. Boni hopes to pursue a career in academia with a focus on teaching and engineering education.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innoDr. Katherine Fu, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abdelrahman Atef Youssef; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

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University with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science & Engineering. His scientific research focuses on mechanics of materials in areas including energy storage and conversion, soft ma- terials, irradiated materials, stretchable electronics, coupled electro-chemo-mechanics, and materials for neuromorphic computing. He teaches classes primarily in mechanics of materials and materials science. He has received an NSF CAREER Award, the Kaneka Junior Faculty Award, a Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Young Faculty Award, the Peggy L. & Charles Brittan ’65 Outstanding Un- dergraduate Teaching Award, a Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Award, and The Texas A&M Association of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Cody Petitt; Kouree Chesser, Ohio University

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Paper ID #39560Pro-Op Education: An Integrated Effort to Prioritize the ABCs of theProfessionDr. Greg Kremer, Ohio University Robe Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, founding director of the ”Designing to Make A Difference” ME senior capstone design experience, and PI for the Stacking the Deck for Career Success Initiative.Dr. Timothy CydersCody PetittKouree Michael Chesser ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Pro-op education - an integrated effort to prioritize the ABCs of the profession (Work in Progress)Introduction:This paper reports on the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 7: Student Evaluation and Grading

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Akangah, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT); Henry Ivuawuogu; Adeola Morawo; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT)

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, engineering and construction (AEC) women. In February 2019, Andrea received the prestigious National Science Foundation NSF - CAREER award to research professional identity development processes in undergraduate AEC women. She also received an NSF - RAPID award in 2020 to investigate decision making processes in STEM students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has also received grants from East Coast Construction Services, Engineering Information Foundation, National Association of Home Builders, National Housing Endow- ment, University of North Carolina, and the Department of Education. In 2021, Dr. Ofori-Boadu was selected as one of six female faculty to be highlighted in the Center of Product Design and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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, and for example, include designing thermalprotocols for thermal equipment to perform tests for different nanofluids or designing hardwarefor harvesting wasted heat and converting it to electricity utilizing Carnot cycles. The students’learning process included the problematic concepts of thermodynamics. They were familiarizedwith the research and development industry in the energy field, and it broadened theirperspective toward their future careers. In addition, compared to an equation and problem-solving-only class, this novel method would lead to higher grades, thus, better retention forstudents and more valuable learning.Introduction:The main objective of this paper is to provide engineering students with a more engaging andpractical

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University

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professional persistence test. The academic persistence test answered thefollowing four questions on a 7-point likert scale from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (7):1) I intend to major in an engineering field, 2) I plan to remain enrolled in the college ofengineering and technology over the next semester, 3) I think that earning a BS in engineering isa realistic goal for me, and 4) I am fully committed to getting my college degree in engineering.Professional persistence was measured on a 5-point likert scale, where 1 was definitely not and 5was definitely yes, where students in collaborations 2 and 3 answered the following questions: 1)Do you see yourself pursuing a career in engineering or engineering technology? 2) How likelyis it that you

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Talha Bin Asad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Beyza Nur Guler, University of California, Irvine

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Zealand. While in Shanghai, I also began to play badminton a bit more seriously. Although I had played badminton competitively before in Pakistan, the quality of the opponents I faced in China honed my ability to a level I had never experienced before. A rather debilitating knee injury slowed down my semi-professional career, but I recovered enough to still win a number of championships and local tournaments. Its difficult to describe one’s entire life in a handful of words, but I’ve given it my best shot. Onwards and upwards has been my personal mantra throughout my academic and professional career. I now hope to continue my previous research in mechanical design while addressing the biggest problems in Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Pierson; Benjamin Fleming; Han Hu, University of Arkansas

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practice. Leaders in industry and government began to recognize this in the 1980sand 1990s [1] [2], and major employers, spearheaded by Boeing, made concerted efforts duringthis time to pressure universities into better equipping engineering students with skills codifiedas most valuable for career-readiness [3].Tensions between industry needs and higher education came to a head in the mid-1990s when“American industry successfully lobbied the National Science Foundation to fund reform ofeducation” and influenced the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) tooverhaul the basis for accreditation in 1996 with Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) [4].Although EC2000 has been mostly successful in improving engineering education, the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe; Jessica R. Deters, University of Nebraska Lincoln

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studies.Data CollectionAn entry semi-structured interview protocol was developed for this study and probed at issuessurrounding student's interest in research, expectations from research, experiences gatheredduring the research, and intended career path upon graduation. The students were specificallyasked what they hoped to gain from participating in the research projects that they were engagedin. Interview questions that are relevant to the analysis done in this paper are included in Table 1.The 30-minute interviews were conducted via Zoom or in-person, depending on the choice ofparticipants, within the first 4-weeks of the students’ research experience. Interview data wererecorded with the permission of the participants and transcribed via a

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Hassan P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Omar Al-Ani, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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includingmodified Rankine cycles, Brayton cycles, and Refrigeration cycles. This course represents thefinal thermodynamics course for most students. As with most engineering courses, the analysesof such systems are assessed in homework and exams. However, these types of assessments donot translate well into their engineering career as they would not be expected to use a paper andpencil approach. The intention in assigning the project to was to introduce students to a processsimulator which would replace or work in coordination with pen and paper results. The primaryobjective of this proposed work is to demonstrate the benefits of introducing systems to amodern process simulator that students could be expected to use in engineering industry jobs.The

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Morris, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, P.E., Clemson University

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theyimpractically narrow. Finding this middle ground between generality and specificity is importantin consideration of preparing students for future contributions in industry. Though industrialfunctions require specialized skills, it is impossible to predict the exact skills needed by everystudent in a university program due to the number of possible career paths available to eachstudent, each requiring different technical knowledge. By providing students with generalknowledge applicable to a wide diversity of PLM processes, students are better equipped tospecialize according to their own interests. They are also better suited to excel in any arbitraryrole, having previously understood the basic, common functions of many different tasks. 7

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Carol Geary, Virginia Tech; Natali C. Huggins, Virginia Tech

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2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is recognized for her research and teaching, including Dean’s Awards for Outstanding New Faculty, Outstanding Teacher Award, and a Faculty Fellow. Dr. Matusovich has served the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) division of ASEE in many capacities over the past 10+ years including serving as Chair from 2017

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roya Salehzadeh, University of Alabama; Gustavo Galvani, University of Alabama; Anahita Zargarani, University of Alabama ; Nader Jalili, University of Alabama; Daniel J. Fonseca, University of Alabama

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at the University of Alabama, Dr. Jalili led a significant increase in external research awards and enrollment as well as the creation of the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education (Alabama IMaDE®), designed to better prepare future highly skilled workers through a convergence of education, research and service. The Alabama Initiative has guided multiple research projects in the core areas of automation, human-robot collaboration/integration and augmentation and has partnered with numerous outreach programs to promote new career paths for middle and high school students in the region.Dr. Daniel J. Fonseca, University of Alabama ©American Society for Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Delson, University of California at San Diego; James Lynch, University of California at San Diego

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on theirown, but overall, 83% did discover the challenges with help from other students. Studentcomments expressed how inquiry-based activities promoting curiosity are valued by students.IntroductionLifelong learning is a critical component of any technical career, and its importance is evident bythe ABET requirement that accreditation requires engineering programs to teach lifelonglearning skills [Naimpally, 2011]. In addition, engineers must not only learn how to use newtechnologies but also comprehend the underlying principles and physics that govern them. Thisknowledge helps them make informed design decisions and evaluate the pros and cons ofdifferent technologies better. Moreover, by grasping the fundamentals of a component'soperation

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, Texas State University

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importantinformation and knowledge essential to helping them to excel in engineering careers. Second, thethought of grades has a profound effect on student emotional and well-being. These are importanttopics for high education professionals to consider and help develop systems to address these areasaffecting student learning.IV.5 Question 5: How do you feel when you have high grades in your class?Figure 5 illustrates examples of the different emotions and feelings students have when doing wellacademically in a course. As evidenced by the chart, the students experienced low stress levels andgeneral mild feelings of nervousness, fear, and anxiety.Summary of Feedback and Guiding Question Five. For the guiding question, “How do you feelwhen you have high grades

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University

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Education. Teamwork is one of thecritical skills for success in undergraduate engineering education and beyond. Engineeringprojects require collaboration among individuals with different disciplines and expertise [1].Therefore, engineering students must learn how to contribute, communicate effectively, delegatetasks, and resolve conflicts among team members [1]. Team members bring unique perspectivesand ideas, promoting creativity and innovation [2]. Moreover, the ability to perform in teamsettings is highly valued by employers. It demonstrates adaptability, collaboration, andleadership [3]. Engineering students can enhance their ability to complete the project effectivelyand gain essential skills that would serve well in their future careers by

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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career development, which they feltwas essential for preparing for work in industry: It's definitely more the hands-on collaborative work, kind of troubleshooting, figuring stuff out, design process stuff that I'm more – feel like well if I don't get to do that then it's definitely going to be a problem.Another student explained that when their laptop crashed, they faced a real-life scenario intheir engineering field, which made them realize the importance of practical work, andhow much they valued that. They felt that transitioning to online classes robbed them ofpractical experience and limited their ability to communicate with others: I really came to realize just how much I value being able to do practical work and to be

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

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generally. Mostrespondents indicated that the project increased their interest in undergraduate research.ConclusionIn conclusion, collaborative, project-based learning can help to create community among firstyear students. Survey results suggest that such activities can create a support network,particularly for our first-generation students. A project focused on research has the potential toengage first-year students in research at the beginning of their academic career. Programmablemicrocontrollers such as the Arduino Uno offer a platform for simple research projects that canteach students about the research cycle and prompt interest in further undergraduate research. Inthe future, we will continue to refine this course. The purchased kits have a

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda C. Emberley, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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. Between sequences (i.e., heat transfer to design), Team Teaching Experiences students Do integrated projects, undergraduate research should have experiences, design-build-test every year, in class team activities, transition to workplace/career planning Assessments Lower stakes assessments, equitable grading, emphasis on mastery not performance, motivational grading-motivate students to

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 8: Thermo-Fluids Theory and Computation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Indranil Brahma, Bucknell University

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Paper ID #37714Assessment of the Efficacy of a Recently Proposed AlternativePresentation of the Second Law of ThermodynamicsDr. Indranil Brahma, Bucknell University Doctor Brahma is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Bucknell University. His primary research focus is physics-based machine learning. Prior to his academic career he worked for about eight years in the automotive industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Assessment of the Efficacy of a Recently Proposed Alternative Presentation of the Second Law of ThermodynamicsAbstract: The traditional

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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wee sing Yeo, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati; Azrul Abidin Zakaria; Zubaidi Faiesal Bin Mohamad Rafaai

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constructivistlearning, and is easily designed according to existing laboratory equipment and, thereforetransferable to any institution. References[1] Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers, National Academy of Engineering, Washington, DC: The National Academics Press, 2018.[2] The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC: The National Academics Press, 2004.[3] M. Miller, “New UC institute looks ahead to ‘Industry 5.0’,” UC News, December 8, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2022/12/new-uc-institute- partners-with-industry-to-solve-most-pressing-tech

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 15: Automation and Machine Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University

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kinematics of thehuman body during sit-to-stand motion. By introducing students to such problems and involvingthem in design exercises early in their academic careers, they can undergo a transformative learningexperience, providing them with a sense of purpose and agency to learn mechanism design. Therefore, one of the goals of our research has been to create an intuitive and simple mech-anism design tool for robots and machines, which can provide both simulation and synthesiscapabilities. This paper introduces such a tool called MotionGen Pro [31] available at http://www.motiongen.io originally developed in the Computer-Aided Design and Innovation Lab inthe department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University. MotionGen Pro provides

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 12: Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, University of Oklahoma; Angela E. Arndt

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develop the necessary connections between courses,concepts and applications that engineering professionals require in their careers. In thiswork-in-progress study, we present one aspect of a larger engineering research program that aimsto develop such activities and promote knowledge transfer.The goal of this larger program is to develop an intervention that promotes knowledge transferand helps make the links between a student’s courses more explicit. The study is based on priorresearch [8,9] that observed student difficulties in applying mathematical concepts in anengineering context and which piloted a 3-stage intervention aimed at promoting the transfer ofknowledge from mathematics to an engineering course. The piloted intervention was based

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University; Devon Eichfeld; Brianne Hargrove; Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University

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motivated students to read andunderstand the ASTM standards disregarding the class size and topics.I. IntroductionUnderstanding engineering codes and standards are undoubtedly essential for success in anengineering career. Engineering curricula need adequate training to prepare students to remember,understand, and apply these professional standards. Based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy [1],Remembering, Understanding, and Applying are lower-order thinking skills that then help developcritical thinking skills. The laboratory course design strategy discussed in this paper is the secondquarter of a four-level senior mechanical engineering laboratory course developed to enhancestudents' higher-order thinking skills [2].Engineers are known to be hands

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 9: Online Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tara Esfahani; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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relationshipsbetween time management, self-efficacy, course load, and academic performance. Students in thefully remote course reported better time management and self efficacy than students in the hybridcourse, and there were significant relationships between time management, self efficacy, andacademic performance in both course formats.IntroductionWhile online classes have been widely available for a few decades [1], the COVID-19 pandemicforced college students who had selected in-person engineering instruction into online or hybridclasses. These learning environment changes led to shifts in students’ time management behavior.Because undergraduate engineering programs are career-centric, helping future graduates developskills like time management before

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII

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. Cultural preparation is essential for any study abroad program. It's important for students to understand the culture, customs, and expectations of the place they are visiting. This can help avoid misunderstandings and cultural insensitivity. In addition, communicating with people from different cultures and languages is a valuable skill that can benefit students in many aspects of their lives. Learning how to appreciate and understand other cultures can help avoid misunderstandings and create more meaningful relationships. 2. This can also be applied to learning about different organizational cultures they may find themselves in during their careers. 3. Employability skills are also important for