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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Melanie Bastiaan, Kettering University; Kristy Brinker Brouwer, Kettering University

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Hardware-Based Dynamic Systems Course for a Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate ProgramAbstractMany mechanical engineering undergraduate laboratory courses in dynamic systems and controlsare primarily software-based, with laboratory assignments involving computer simulationmodeling. While such simulation assignments may appeal to traditional mechanical engineeringundergraduate students, especially male students, laboratory exercises that are hardware-basedmay appeal to a wider variety of students. In particular, the addition of physical experimentationshould have an impact on male / female diversity, as there is some scientific evidence that femaleundergraduate students prefer kinesthetic learning to males, which involves moving the body

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kalon Ma Bienz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Devon Bountry, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Chang Rui Liu, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Behnam Ghalamchi

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, based on the concept of digital twins,to create an identical model of the physical object, which can communicate wirelessly.Findings from a comprehensive analysis of multiple studies suggest that the integration of digitaltwins has the potential to significantly enhance learning motivation and retention in engineeringeducation. Notably, leveraging strategies such as game-centered learning, personalized learning,and virtual prototyping can effectively promote these outcomes. Of particular significance is theobservation that digital twins can diversify the range of laboratory options within engineeringclasses without entailing additional equipment costs. Consequently, this expansion of resourcesmitigates barriers for students, providing them with

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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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traditionalundergraduate mechanical engineering controls course that incorporates research withexperiential learning. The ten-week course provides students an opportunity to use moderncomputer tools to aid in the simulation and control of space mechanisms. In particular, the coursefocuses on the mathematical modeling, simulation, and control of an innovative planar pick andplace mechanism capable of dynamically changing its topology within its workspace. Thisimmersive educational experience allows students to connect fundamental mathematicalmodeling of a physical system to the real-time control of physical hardware. This paperdocuments the structure of this new course, its learning objectives, and outlines the uniqueproject and laboratory experiences that

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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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Carmen Maria Muller-Karger, Florida International University; Luis U. Medina Uzcategui, Universidad Austral de Chile

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, and UniversidadAustral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile, named as Institution 2. In each institution, students enrolled inMechanical Vibrations courses were tasked with conducting the virtual laboratory experiment aspart of their assignment. At Institution 1, 33 students participated, while 47 students participatedat Institution 2.The present paper is structured as follows. Firstly, the paper explores the educational advantagesof introducing virtual labs in engineering major classrooms. Secondly, the VRK Project isintroduced, please note that a previous publication describes the tool extensively [1], thereforeonly a brief overview will be provided in this document. Following this, a rotor balancingexperiment is demonstrated using a single-plane

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li, D.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., California Baptist University; Jinyuan Zhai, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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four materials courses, EGR254 Materials Engineering,ME306/MSE20000 Materials Science, CE20400 Civil Engineering Materials – Laboratory,and MSE34400 Materials in Engineering (formerly CE/ME33001 Structure and Properties ofMaterials), and their applications to the courses on different subjects instructions.It is fair to assume that ABET accredited engineering programs have similar curriculums. AtPNW, the authors’ first teaching, learning, and instructing experiences were mostly in itsmechanical and civil engineering programs. It was decided to use said programs as the maintemplate to explain MSE’s teaching, learning, and instructions’ connections to differentengineering subjects’ courses. The core MSE and non-MSE courses and the relevant

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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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Kazi Md Masum Billah, University of Houston, Clear Lake

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several academic and research institutions, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, W. M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the World University of Bangladesh. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Development of Hands-on Additive Manufacturing Course AbstractIn this paper, developmental effort toward an Additive Manufacturing (AM) senior elective coursefor undergraduate mechanical engineering students is presented. To develop the next generation ofengineers with digital manufacturing skill sets, the AM course offers unique opportunities forundergraduate engineering students. A senior elective in the AM

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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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, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs, and the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Pennsylvania State University. She develops new engineering laboratory curriculum to empower students’ cognition skills and equipped them to solve real-world challenges. Her past engineering education experience includes undergraduate curriculum management, student advising, and monitoring department-level ABET assessment. Her current research interest focus on creating new learning tools to enhance student engagement.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and a PhD in

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Instiutes for Research (AIR); David L Burris, University of Delaware; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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be taken prior to any laboratory courses within the major andconcurrently with an introductory design course. As a 2-credit course, TechnicalCommunications met in-person twice weekly for approximately one hour per session. The coursewas a single large-enrollment section (ca. 200) taught by one instructor who is a faculty memberwithin the discipline. Class sessions were approximately 70% lecture and 30% small groupactivity that had a required, online group submission (15% course grade). Students wererandomly assigned to groups of three and instructed to sit next to these individuals during classtime. All other course assignments were completed individually, and these included: (1) weeklyassignments (35% course grade) designed to take

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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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MATLAB 4 Controls Y PID controls, various sensors MATLAB 4 Sustainability N Motors, voltage sensors2. Arduinos in an Instrumentation Laboratory Course The first course to consistently rely heavily on the Arduino microprocessors was aninstrumentation laboratory course. Prior to 2020, the instrumentation class had used Labview tocomplete activities using different sensors provided by National Instruments. The courseconsisted of students completing lab activities each week evaluating the performance of onesensor, and then

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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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demonstrate engineering principles.Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology I am currently working as a systems engineer in the aerospace industry, I contributed to this project as an undergraduate researcher and helped create early versions of the simulation using MatlabDr. Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Benita Comeau teaches a laboratory course on micro/nano engineering, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a Chemical Engineer by degree, and received her BSE from the Univerisity of Michigan and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Ms. Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ms. Welsh works as an educational technologist

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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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Paper ID #42212Specifications Grading in an Undergraduate Engineering Dynamics CourseDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in

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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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University, PA. Nathan received his BS from the University of Mysore, a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Science, an MS from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from Drexel University. He worked in electronic packaging in C-DOT and then as a scientific assistant in the robotics laboratory at IISc. in Bangalore, India, and as a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania in haptics and virtual reality. His research interests are in the areas of brain traumatic injury, unmanned vehicles, particularly flapping flight and Frisbees, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality, and haptics, as well as teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in brain traumatic injury, flapping flight, frisbee flight

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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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Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio.[4] Yu, B., “Teach online controls laboratory using a low-cost temperature control lab hardware,” 2022ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.

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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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Laboratory Experiment Paperpresented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana.10.18260/p.26679[4] Dickrell, P. L. (2017, June), Five-Minute Demonstrations: Minimal Faculty Investment forMaximum Learning Impact Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,Columbus, Ohio. 10.18260/1-2--28366[5] Funke, L., & Hylton, J. B., & Sawyers, D. (2019, June), Work in Progress: IncorporatingMicroprocessors across the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Paper presented at 2019 ASEEAnnual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. 10.18260/1-2—33630[6] Harib, K. H., & Sivaloganathan, S., & Hamza, R. K. M., & Aziz, M. A. (2020, June),Foundation Mechatronics Laboratory Course for Mechanical

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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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Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #42965Reflections of Undergraduate Engineering Students Completing a Cross-DisciplinaryRobotics Project with Preservice Teachers and Fifth Graders in an ElectromechanicalSystems CourseDr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa is an Associate Professor and director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old Dominion University. Dr. Kaipa received his BE (Hons.)Dr. Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University Dr. Jennifer Kidd is a Master Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Texas A&M University; Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University

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University. She earned her M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She teaches thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering laboratory, and senior design studio courses. Her research interests include engineering education and targeted drug delivery. In 2022, she was awarded the ASME Best Teacher Award and earned the ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Comparative Study on the Role of Bloom’s Taxonomy-based Assignments and Project-based Learning on Student Performance in an Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics CourseAbstractThis paper compares and evaluates the role of two group-based active learning

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Golbou Makki; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; ASHU SHARMA, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris

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rubric used for assessing student performance in laboratory projects or in capstone design [7], and usage of American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) rubric on Lifelong Learning [8] outside of a course context. These tend to be limited and qualitative, for example [9] splits the learning profile into only 2 sub-outcomes and measures student performance in each outcome in projects using rubrics with qualitative levels of Unsatisfactory, Minimal, Adequate, or Exemplary. The paper [6] offers a rubric that breaks down the learning into three sub- components of identifying the needed knowledge, developing a learning plan, and applying

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Li, University of Calgary; Yves Pauchard, University of Calgary; Ahmad Ghasemloonia, University of Calgary

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diligently.2.4. Standardized and iterative formative assessmentsIn this category, alternative grading approaches are applied for formative assessments orassessment for learning [13] through standardized and iterative feedback. In the literature,standardization approaches include specifications grading [14] and standards-based grading [2],which, in our view, involve an explicit mapping between learning outcomes and assessmentresults. Such standardization has also been commented on as an essential element forcompetency-based education [25]. Generally, the literature has reported positive learning effectsin various course contexts such as mathematics [26], [27], chemistry laboratory courses [28], andsoftware projects [29]. Standardization can also

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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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Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler

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assignments. There will be more data collection for future course offeringsof non-design courses including Process Control, System Dynamics and Control, EnergyConversion and Experimental Measurements Laboratory. Moreover, incremental changes in thecourse assignments, including incorporation of micro-assignments related to EML outcomes, andrevision of instructions and resources for digital communication, along with assessment tools willbe made based on student feedback and faculty input after each semester. This study along withother future studies can be carried out to focus on exploration of other EML outcomes such ascreating value.7. AcknowledgementsThis content was created through the author’s work with the Kern Entrepreneurial EngineeringNetwork

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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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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering Laboratory courses. In addition, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries from the petroleum and natural gas industry to brewing and newspaper industries. Dr. Ayala has provided service to professional organizations such as ASME. Since 2008 he has been a member of the Committee of Spanish Translation of ASME Codes and the ASME Subcommittee on Piping and Pipelines in Spanish. Under both memberships, the following Codes have been translated: ASME B31.3, ASME

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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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Aminul Islam Khan, Northern Arizona University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; MD SHARIFUL ISLAM, Washington State University; Talodabiolorun Anne Oni, Washington State University

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teamwork, and expands social skills. To introduce hands-on learning activities in the heattransfer and thermodynamics classroom, we have developed a low-cost shell-and-tube desktoplearning module to provide effective heat exchange instruction. This module allows students toexperiment with a shell-and-tube heat exchanger in the classroom or laboratory and learn the basicprinciples behind the heat flow between two non-contacting fluids. In this paper, we will presentthe design, manufacture, testing, and classroom implementation of this low-cost, reproducible,highly visual miniaturized shell-and-tube heat exchanger module. The highly visual nature of thedeveloped desktop learning module helps students identify the key components of a shell-and

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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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Michael Cheadle, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Christian D Torres, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Theodore Zheng Hong Lee, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Corinn Sievwright, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Lab Activities for a Course on Fluid Power Design and Development of Pneumatic Lab Activities for a Course on,” 2017.[8] M. Mikhail and G. P. Neff, “A Non-Commercial Pneumatic Trainer with PLC Control,” 2016.[9] A. Alavizadeh and M. Mikhail, “Design and development of Robust Portable Trainers used in PLC and Pneumatic Laboratories,” 2020.[10] L. Anderson et al., A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, 2nd ed. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, 2001.[11] S. Brown, Play. New York: Penguin Group, 2010.[12] “Milwaukee Tool 40" Steel Work Cart.” Accessed: Feb. 06, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/48-22-8590[13

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Paper ID #43454The Use of Animated Visual Aids in the Education of Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsMr. Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at QatarOsama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests

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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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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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cannot fulfill this request ...” [9]. Otherthan these obvious phrases, it is challenging to detect AI authorship in programming, laboratory,and/or design projects, so faculty are concerned about it being difficult to uphold academicstandards [10]. At our University, the percentage of referrals for academic sanctions involvingstudent use of AI is almost 40% in the first half of the academic year 2023-2024 where noreferrals for academic sanctions involving AI occurred in the academic years 2021-2022 or2022-2023. Faculty do not want to read and grade AI-generated reports purported to be authoredby students.This paper evaluates the impact of ChatGPT on a mechanical engineering thermodynamicscourse, focusing on a writing assignment that required

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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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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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in computer aided design." 1999 ASEE Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, Jun 20th-23rd, 1999. [3] Chester, Ivan. "Teaching for CAD expertise." International journal of technology and design education 17: 23-35, 2007. [4] Bloom, Benjamin S. "Learning for Mastery. Instruction and Curriculum. Regional Education Laboratory for the Carolinas and Virginia, Topical Papers and Reprints, Number 1." Evaluation comment 1.2 (1968): n2. [5] “Entrepreneurial Mindset” engineeringunleashed.com. https://engineeringunleashed.com/mindset (accessed January 2nd 2024).

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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retention of low-income engineering transfer students.Kameryn DenaroDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His broad research interests include engineering

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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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accompanying laboratory course that utilized bothtraditional and inquiry-based activities. Both the course and lab are required for third-yearstudents completing the mechanical engineering concentration and are taught annually at a smallliberal arts university.Each year, students completed the Heat and Energy Concept Inventory (HECI), hosted online atthe AIChE Concept Warehouse, as both a pre- and a post-test for the course. Statisticallysignificant differences were found between the pre/post mean responses for the completeinventory as well as the inventory’s content areas. In addition, statistically significant differencesbetween pre/post mean responses in a given year are considered in light of any substantialchanges to the course material and/or

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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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fully absorbed in the simulatedexperience. Pointing with motion sensing gloves, remotes, or eye detection gave a more realisticexperience than using a mouse and keyboard commands. Imagination or belief that the user is in thevirtual environment is impacted by immersion and interactivity of the virtual experience. VR laboratories,testing, and demonstrations can provide students with a better intuitive understanding of the content. Study ContextMachine Design at Penn StateOver the past eight years, Dr. Daniel Cortes (an author on this paper) has been the instructor for sixsections of a machine design course, which has been offered in-person through traditional instruction. Theinstructional approach

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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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Paper ID #41343Supporting First-year Students in an Introductory Mechanical EngineeringCourse to Succeed in StaticsDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his collaborators attracted

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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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practical laboratory experiences withinengineering courses. Additionally, 72.5% of students believed that learning about the stories ofhistorical figures strongly or somewhat enhanced their interest in studying engineering principles(Q6). These findings underscore the potential benefits of integrating historical content intoengineering curricula to enrich students' learning experiences and foster greater engagement withthe subject matter.When students were asked about their exposure to engineering case studies (Q7), 56.4%indicated that they have encountered such studies. Among these students, 69.1% felt that the casestudies significantly or somewhat improved their understanding of the real-world applications ofengineering principles (Q8