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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Paper ID #42315Reflections on Integrating MATLAB Grader across a Mechanical EngineeringCurriculumDr. Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering Patrick Comiskey is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his B.S. from that institution and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, both in mechanical engineering. His teaching and research interests are in the area of transport phenomena and engineering education.Dr. Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering Prabhakar Venkateswaran is an Associate Professor of Mechanical

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MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Ashley J Earle, York College of Pennsylvania

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the microprocessors into the curriculum has provided a platform for hands-onlearning in classes that are more traditionally lecture based. Currently, Arduinos are sometimesintroduced in a sophomore level circuits course. All juniors then use the Arduinos exclusivelyfor interfacing with different sensors and actuators in an Instrumentation Lab course. In thiscourse, the microprocessors allow students to design their own experiments to evaluate sensorsand to complete a final project of their own design. A senior level Automatic Controls coursehas also leveraged the Arduinos to learn about different control methods through severaldifferent hands-on experiments. The microprocessors allow students to easily change the gainsin different types of

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rungun Nathan, Penn State University

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Paper ID #41579Augmenting Machine Design textbooks by Integrating vendor-supplied resourcesDr. Rungun Nathan, Penn State University Rungun Nathan, a professor and program chair for the mechanical engineering department, joined the faculty at Penn State Berks in 2007 as an assistant professor and was promoted in 2012 to associate professor. He has over 25 combined years of increasing responsibilities in industry and in academia, including at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecommunications technology arm of the Indian government, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, and Villanova

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Lurana Crowley, Washington State University

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Students in an Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course toSucceed in StaticsAbstractThis research explores scaffolding strategies employed at Washington State UniversityVancouver to support first-year students in succeeding in an introductory mechanicalengineering course, with a particular focus on their subsequent performance in Statics. As inmany undergraduate engineering programs student retention has been a concern, especially in thelower division of the mechanical engineering program. In the past two years the introductorymechanical engineering course has been redesigned to prepare students for the rest of theirengineering curriculum by incorporating several design projects, involving senior students andfaculty as mentors, and giving

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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todevelop strong connections between the different learning modules at the end of the class. Notonly does this support cross-connections and provide a holistic understanding of the material, butit also assists in reinforcing the full semester’s learning outcomes for better retention.Additionally, student engagement is always a key consideration for any instructor whendeveloping the semester curriculum, and hands-on adventurous activities are well received. Forthese reasons and more, escape rooms have gained popularity as an engaging educational activityacross a wide range of fields [1]-[7].An escape room is typically a fun, timed challenge where a team must explore a locked room forclues, solve puzzles, and and complete challenges in order to

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University

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) (d) Fig. 7 Assessment outcomes for (a) Q1 (b) Q2 (c) Q4 (d) Q4ConclusionsThis work-in-progress paper outlines the integration of project-based system modeling andverification into a junior-level system dynamics course within the mechanical engineeringcurriculum. The project tasked students with mathematically modeling a practical mechanicalsystem and determining system parameters' values using experimental data. Subsequently, theyvalidated these parameters by comparing numerical and experimental responses, fostering apractical application of theoretical concepts throughout the learning process. Initiated in the fall2023 semester, the project was accompanied by an anonymous survey at its conclusion to gaugeits impact on

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Anstaett Metzler P.E., The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University

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ABET document “Criteria for Accrediting EngineeringPrograms.” [8] The document details the necessary criteria that ABET utilizes to assessinstitutions for accreditation purposes, and it is organized under eight individual criteria. Whileall of the criteria are relevant to the development of the organization and practices of an ABETaccredited engineering program, several of the ABET criteria particularly impact the content andorganization of the curriculum for undergraduate engineering programs, including Criterion 3,Student Outcomes, and Criterion 5, Curriculum.The current set of Student Outcomes went into effect in the 2019-2020 academic year, and theycontinue to utilize the concepts of change within the profession and outcome-based

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Funke, Ohio Northern University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Merrimack College

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andComputer Engineering (94), Engineering Technology (82), First-Year Programs (75),Manufacturing (67), Mechanical Engineering (46), and Pre-College Engineering Education (38).Within the papers published through Mechanical Engineering, authors highlight the advantagesof the low-cost microcontrollers in integrating their use early on and throughout the four-yearundergraduate curriculum (examples: [2-7]).It should be noted that much of the literature reviewed refers to controllers/microcontrollers astools or components in relation to other efforts (i.e. implementation of lab projects, capstoneprojects, etc). Few focus explicitly on the selection process or the training for students oneffective selection given rapidly changing and available options. The

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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blendof curriculum modification, textbook selection, grading policy refinement, an interactiveimplementation structure, and a meticulously crafted week-by-week schedule. Thiscomprehensive approach ensures alignment with the overarching goal of equipping students witha complete understanding of automotive engineering principles, encompassing both traditionaland emerging technologies.The first step in reshaping the Automotive Engineering course involves a modification of thecourse description to reflect the expanded scope and objectives of the revamped curriculum. Thismodification is guided by the recognition that the automotive industry is undergoing a profoundtransformation with the emergence of EVs and AI integration into vehicle systems. As

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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engineering course that often acts as a gateway toupper division engineering curriculum. Some students find the course exciting and motivatingwhile others find it overly challenging and discouraging. Grading schemes can play a significantrole in students’ motivation for, and approach to, learning. In this article, we present two differentgrading schemes used in an undergraduate engineering dynamics course at the University ofCalifornia, Irvine, and specifically evaluate the merits of a standards-based, learner-centered,specifications grading scheme for promoting student learning and overall achievement. The firstgrading scheme we present is a traditional points-based scheme that assigns points to students’performance on summative assessments like

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Chris Carroll P.E., Saint Louis University; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University

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Paper ID #42950Work in Process: Transformative Integration of Problem-Based Learningand Entrepreneurial Mindset in Early and Middle Stages of Mechanical Engineering:A Focus on Statics and DynamicsDr. Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University Dr. Dana Marmolejo has been an assistant professor of practice in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the School of Science and Engineering since 2022. With a background in Chemical Engineering, her expertise lies in Thermodynamics and Process Systems Engineering. Dr. Marmolejo’s primary focus is teaching engineering courses, mostly for first- and second-year students

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Foster, George Fox University; Luann Foster

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PsyD from George Fox University. She has taught, supervised, and mentored PsyD students for the past 10 years. She also provides therapy through her private practice. Her research interests include teaching and mentoring, assessment and management of suicidal ideation, trauma, grief, and integration of faith, learning, and practice. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Mixed Methods, Longitudinal Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning and Inquiry-Based Activities in a Heat Transfer Course and LabAbstractThis paper describes 10 years of pre/post assessment data from a heat transfer course taughtusing problem-based learning and an

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najmus Saqib, Marian University

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Transfer Course Abstract Concept maps are widely used in foundational non-engineering science courses to help students express their own understanding of course material. By creating a concept map, students are able to visualize the relationships between different course topics. In recent years, the use of concept maps in fundamental engineering courses has gained growing attention. They have been reported to be very effective in providing students with an interactive learning experience by leveraging constructivist pedagogy. This work reports the effectiveness of integrating concept maps as a learning tool in an undergraduate Heat Transfer course for students majoring in Mechanical

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Gregg, Penn State University; Daniel Cortes; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Laura L. Pauley P.E., Penn State University; Minkyung Lee, Penn State University

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Paper ID #42530Designing and Evaluating Virtual Reality Applications for a Machine DesignCourseDr. Andrea Gregg, Penn State University Dr. Gregg’s career sits at the unique intersection of instructional design, faculty development, educational technology leadership, curriculum planning, and educational research and evaluation. She is an established higher education professional with over twenty years’ experience in online, distance education. As the manager of an instructional design (ID) team responsible for the design, development, and support of nearly 150 courses, she worked with a diverse portfolio including STEM

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel; Blakeley Hunter Odom, The Citadel

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similarly to how Industrial Revolution andDigital Revolution impacted the world in 18th and 20th centuries. The influence of ArtificialIntelligence in shaping the future is inevitable and crucial for students in any major to acquire theskills needed to utilize AI in their respective fields and careers. One of the most effectiveapproaches to introducing a new topic is by involving students in competitions. AmazonDeepRacer offers an excellent opportunity to introduce Machine Learning and ArtificialIntelligence to the student body, providing essential tools and training to get started. In this study,a group of Mechanical Engineering students at The Citadel formed the artificial intelligence (AI)club and trained an Amazon DeepRacer car to follow a

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matt Gordon, University of Denver; Irvin R Jones, University of Denver

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scheduled for 15minutes. Both instructors participated in all exams. Although conducting these individual oralexams required just over 15 hours, we believe it was a sound investment of our time. After theexams, it was very clear who contributed and who did not.IntroductionTeamwork is a key part of any engineering curriculum to better prepare students for life afteracademia. Any academic program with an external advisory board will no doubt be told thisfrom their industry partners. And, of course, ABET directly mandates it [1]. ABET now actuallydefines ‘Team’ – “A team consists of more than one person working toward a common goal andshould include individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, or perspectives.” And from StudentOutcome 5, students must

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland; Rhianna Fitzgerald; Jordan Farina, University of Portland

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engineering education research aims to understand more about the gap in student preparedness for the engineering workplace. He has worked closely with engineering practitioners, faculty, and students to understand more about their problem-solving behavior, beliefs around engineering knowledge, and learning more about what it means to be an engineer. Sean enjoys being active outdoors with his family and friends while climbing, mountain biking, and camping.Dr. Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at University of Portland Research interests include: curriculum and faculty developmentRhianna FitzgeraldJordan Farina, University of Portland ©American

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicholas Xuanlai Fang, University of Hong Kong; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42145An Educational Simulation for Understanding Atomic Force Microscopy ImageArtifactsDr. Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rachel Mok is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, specializing in the theory and simulation of bacterial dynamics. As a graduate student, she was a teaching assistant for 2.005, an undergraduate course on thermal-fluid engineering, for many semesters. Through this experience, she realized her passion for teaching. She currently develops online courses and education tools that

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel James Murphy, The University of Iowa; Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa; Jae-eun Russell

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work and find classes tobe more useful [3]. ESE is also integral for the entry into engineering programs and thepersistence to continue [4]. EJ is an individual’s capacity to determine and execute tasks that willhave a predicted outcome [5, 6]. When engineers work in the real world, many times projectswill require the engineer to come up with solutions which cannot be found inside of codes ormanuals. When following a structural engineering firm, the engineers were able to analyzebuilding plans and make changes to designs based on previous knowledge [7]. An engineer maybe an expert when using codes and references but cannot be a competent engineer if lacking EJ[8]. During an engineering student’s curriculum, EJ should be developed incrementally

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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ofmathematicians, scientists, and engineers. These pioneers have not only made significantdiscoveries but have also applied their findings in the STEM field. Exploring their work canserve as a role model for engineering students, potentially sparking their interest in technicaldisciplines.Some universities offer technology history courses as part of their general education curriculum[1-4]. For example, Loendorf and Geyer [1] integrated historical technologies and their impacton society into their engineering curriculum, aiming to improve students' awareness oftechnology's historical heritage and foundation. Niemi [2] presented efforts to create a newcourse engaging STEM students by examining history courses through the lens of the history oftechnology

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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moduledesigners, and begin to gather perspectives from students who take part in the modules our clinicstudents develop through additional surveys. The better-received "mini" course projects willbecome an integral part of the ME curriculum and can be offered to students on a regular basis.By gathering perspectives from both groups, we aim to explore the differential impacts ofdesigning soft robotics modules versus participating in the modules as a student.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2235647. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian James Slaboch, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Control of Automotive Mechanisms,” where theexamples used throughout the course are more automotive related.An important aspect of this new course is that it is vertically integrated, and the course uses oneprimary physical system throughout the course. For the “Simulation and Control of SpaceMechanisms” course presented in this paper, the course is centered around the mathematicalmodeling, simulation, and control of an innovative, planar pick and place mechanism that canchange its topology within its workspace [6]. By using one consistent physical systemthroughout the course, students have an opportunity to gradually build their system modeling andcontrols knowledge throughout the course and more fully understand each part of the process.This

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Penn State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Siu Ling Leung, Penn State University; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University

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Chair at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United Military Academy and his M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Dr. Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University Alyson Eggleston is an Associate Professor in the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Director of Evaluation for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Her research and teaching background focuses on program assessment, STEM technical communication

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leah Mendelson, Harvey Mudd College; Drew Price, Harvey Mudd College

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characterizestudents’ prior knowledge and experience with the design process, we conducted a curriculumreview of published course catalogs. This curriculum review aims to inform survey developmentthat can be applicable to a broad set of institutions. The curriculum review sought to assess (1)what percentage of upper-division mechanical design courses require an explicit prerequisite orcorequisite course in design and (2) how that background compares to other core mechanicalengineering subjects. The prerequisite chain for all courses was followed as far back asinformation was available (to courses such as statics and first year math and physics). Weadditionally flagged programs that included a prior design course in their curriculum but did notdesignate that

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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[19] (n = 34) (n = 30) (n = 19) Number of Concepts 13.97 15.60 17 17.16 (NC) Highest Hierarchy 4.74 4.13 2.89 2.68 (HH) Number of Crosslinks 1.09 1.27 1.00 2.32 (NCL)ConclusionsThe study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching tool in numerical methodsfor undergraduate mechanical engineering students, focusing on root solving methods and entrepreneurialmindset concepts. Integration of concept maps as an instructional tool in numerical methods andengineering education as a whole presents a

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhee Kim, Western Carolina University

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an undergraduate CFD course,” in 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2011, pp. 22–1188. [4] C. E. Hailey and R. E. Spall, “An introduction of cfd into the undergraduate engineering program,” in 2000 Annual Conference, 2000, pp. 5–102. [5] D. Blekhman, “Lessons learned in adopting a CFD package,” in 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007, pp. 12–1017. [6] Y. M. Panta, H. W. Kim, P. C. Adhikari, and S. Aryal, “Work-in-progress: integration of hands-on computational fluid dynamics (cfd) in undergraduate curriculum,” in 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2012, pp. 25–1492. [7] Q. H. Mazumder, M. Aslam, and F. Mazumder, “Integration of CFD and EFD for experiential learning in fluid

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Soobin Seo, Washington State University; Tahira M Probst, Washington State University; Joseph M Hewa, Washington State University

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, students will take additional interdisciplinary coursework focused on trainingstudents in entrepreneurship and applied psychology to conduct user experience research for thepurposes of integrating user feedback into the technical design features of the robots andautonomous systems in development. Replicating the design of the course evaluation, retrospectivesurveys coupled with content analysis of students’ problem-based learning projects will be used toevaluate the development of an interdisciplinary mindset, communication, teamwork, researchethics, and project management skills. Together, this work will shed light on the pivotal role ofinterdisciplinary education in shaping the engineers of tomorrow, poised to transform thelandscape of robotics

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Anne-marie A Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mike Zampaloni, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Zampaloni, University of Wisconsin, Platteville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Entrepreneurial Minded Learning in a Core Junior-Level Mechanical Vibrations CourseAbstractThis paper describes the implementation of a project that incorporated prototyping and theentrepreneurial mindset into a core, junior-level Mechanical Vibrations course in the mechanicalengineering curriculum. The course underwent an update that included the modification of ahands-on prototyping project integrating aspects of the entrepreneurial mindset into the projectrequirements starting Summer 2021. The project required that all aspects were verified usingtraditional theoretical relationships, were

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Supan, Norwich University

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Artificial Intelligence Case Studies in a Thermodynamics CourseIntroductionWith the explosion of ChatGPT in the past year, it seems that Artificial Intelligence (AI) iseverywhere, but engineering students may not realize its application beyond writing papers. Theaim of this study was to build an AI teaching module that could be implemented into existingMechanical Engineering Curriculum. Rather than teach students how to build neural networksor large language models, the module focused on how AI is utilized in Nuclear Power Plants.The module was then implemented into a Thermodynamics II course, directly following a uniton vapor power plants. The full course outline can be found in Appendix A, Table A1. Sevencase studies from AI and Nuclear Energy

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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-onprogramming experience, students develop the proficiency to apply computational tools insimulating and solving problems related to heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural integrity, andother critical aspects of mechanical systems. The course aims to equip students with thenecessary skills to effectively utilize numerical methods and computer programming in thecontext of mechanical engineering, thereby preparing them for their future courses as well asreal-world engineering applications.This three-credit course is traditionally offered in two sections during autumn semesters, with anaverage enrollment of 100 students in each section, and in one section during spring semesters,with an average enrollment of 250 students. The course comprises two