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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University

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Paper ID #46146A multi-course project for mechatronics, system dynamics, and control experimentationcourses.Dr. Bo Yu, Utah Valley University Dr. Bo Yu is currently an associate professor in Mechanical and Civil engineering department at Utah Valley University. Dr. Yu’s teaching interests are in the area of system dynamics, vibrations, and controls.Dr. Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused

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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication

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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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Paper ID #46389Coming Unglued: Restricting Adhesives in Undergraduate Mechanical EngineeringDesign-and-Build Projects (Marble Machine Edition)Dr. Amanda Sterling, Auburn University Dr. Amanda Sterling is a mechanical engineer at Auburn University who specializes in engineering design, additive manufacturing, and biomechanics through research, teaching, and innovation. She has published articles on the microstructure and fatigue of additive metals, providing insights into advanced engineering materials. Her research leverages additive manufacturing to design corrective quadruped orthotics, blending art and mechanical design

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Douglas Byrd, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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Paper ID #45738Collaborative Interactions on a Senior Capstone Design Project - Impact ofPLM Tools and StrategiesFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He focuses on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Douglas Byrd, Clemson UniversityDr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Ellen Wilson, The University of Kansas; Emma Grob-French, The University of Kansas

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key student outcome for ABET accreditation is the ability to function effectively on a team.Team projects in first-year courses can be powerful in helping first-year students developcommunity and develop the teamwork skills needed for downstream courses and professionaldevelopment. The goals of student learning in teamwork can work against typical classroomdynamics where grades are assigned individually. As such, students can feel that team-basedassessments are unfair. Students can also feel a lack of motivation towards team projects thatseem like merely classroom exercises. In this work, we sought to overcome these dynamics usinga combination of service learning and contract grading in a first-year mechanical engineeringcourse in computer

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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Armin Eilaghi, Northern Arizona University

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reality (XR) technologies in engineering education, particularly inengineering design courses, has gained traction recently. The XR prototype demonstration wasintegrated into a junior undergraduate Mechanical Engineering design course.ME386W is a junior design course that explores engineering design methods, including projectplanning and management, effective multi-disciplinary team skills, professional and effectivetechnical writing, oral communication skills, professional ethics, and extended. This course is thelast design course before the full-year capstone graduation project and does not involve making aphysical prototype. The educational content, assessment plan, and rubric for integrating the XRdemonstration are provided. Students

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Texas A&M University

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. Arkasama Bandyopadhyay is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University (TAMU). She previously earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Arkasama is interested in engineering education and is currently working on a project introducing responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in undergraduate mechanical engineering courses to improve student learning outcomes. Additionally, she is collaborating on a project exploring the effect of implementation of an autograder for an open-ended collaborative term project

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massie Kazemi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #47232BOARD # 175: A Novel Teaching Strategy for Integrating Freshman andHigh School Students in Introductory Mechanical EngineeringDr. Massie Kazemi, Wentworth Institute of Technology Massie Kazemi is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in STEM outreach projects and regularly mentors student research in mechanical and biomedical engineering. Her research interests include advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, multiscale modeling, materials characterization, and engineering education.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Stephen Tolman, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Amanda Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University

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University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: Initiation of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship ProgramAbstractThis paper presents the progress of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Scholarship (CAM)project. This is a multi-year project to enhance the degree completion of students in civil andmechanical engineering as part of a National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (NSF-S-STEM) grant. The students participating inthis project attend a dual-mission university that aims to provide students with the educationalopportunities afforded by both a major university and a community

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Afzel Noore, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Paper ID #48212Analysis of Impacts on Peer Mentors in an Undergraduate Peer Mentoringand Tutoring ProgramDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, a Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in various projects funded by different federal agencies.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her research interests

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Benjamin Blank; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Bernhard Fuchs, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Luka Grbeš, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Elia Osti

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Engineering at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, where she has been teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses at undergraduate and graduate level for over 25 years. She is directly involved in the Master’s level Engineering Projects and contributed actively to the STEM outreach project described in this paper.Bernhard Fuchs, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Bernhard Fuchs holds a master degree in automation technology and is currently a lecturer in mechanical design at the FH Joanneum.Luka Grbeˇs, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Luka Grbeˇs obtained his B.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Zagreb. Currently, he is completing a M.Sc. in Automotive

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Karen Chang Yan, The College of New Jersey; Manish Paliwal, The College of New Jersey

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, including structural, thermal, fluid, failure, andoptimization. Since ANSYS Workbench is incorporated in the class, the seniors have utilizedANSYS Workbench to perform various engineering analyses and simulations in all of theirsenior design projects. Recognizing the growing importance of impact analysis in industry andthe specific needs of the students involved in projects like SAE Baja and Autonomous Vehicles,the authors have developed and integrated an impact analysis module into the FEM course.Educational studies have been conducted on undergraduate FEA courses [4, 5, 6]. However,research specifically addressing the teaching and learning of impact analysis within these coursesis lacking.FEA-based impact analysis has a wide range of applications

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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introduces the development and implementation of a Lecture-Free LearningFramework rooted in the principles of experiential learning. Departing from traditional lecture-based instruction, this innovative pedagogical approach engages students directly in interactiveproblem-solving activities without prior lectures or examples. Encapsulated by the ethos, "Don'texplain the game to me; let's just play it," the framework immerses students in the learning processfrom the outset, fostering deeper understanding and retention.The Lecture-Free Learning Framework draws inspiration from and extends various student-centered teaching methodologies such as project-based learning, flipped classroom models, andpeer learning. By eliminating pre-lecture content

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingru Benner, Western New England University; Michael J Rust, Western New England University; Raymond J. Ostendorf, Western New England University

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Paper ID #48465BOARD # 180: Implementing Mini Modules in Core Mechanical EngineeringCourses to Enhance Student EngagementProf. Jingru Benner, Western New England University Dr. Jingru Benner is currently an Associate Professor at Western New England University (WNE). Before joining WNE she worked at Corning Inc as a research scientist. In addition she has been a consultant for various industries. Dr. Benner received her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University. She has been working on various projects in the thermal-fluid field. Dr. Benner has more than 15 years’ experience in electronic

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, Texas State University; Logan Mallow, Texas State University

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be made with the machines, and students' feedback on the making experience.1.2 IntroductionPlastics are one of the most highly talked about materials in the conversation of recycling andwaste management. However, plastic can be one of the most difficult post-consumer wastes torecycle. This research focuses on how vacuum forming can aid in allowing simple fabricationwith recycled materials.1.3 Early Exposure to Engineering in EducationIntroduction to the world of STEM and engineering at an early age can play a key role indeveloping a passion for math and sciences in the hearts of younger students. Early exposure tothe world of engineering through middle school and high school workshops, projects, andprograms can help to make the amazing

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Junhyuk Kang, Cornell University; Beatriz Asfora, Cornell University

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experiencesthat span multiple disciplines and provide repeated exposure to real-world systems.Existing Approaches to Hands-On Mechanical EngineeringOne approach has been to emphasize project-based learning (PBL), by replacing existinglaboratory experiments or supplementing courses that previously lacked a lab component. PBL isa dynamic, student-centered approach to education that emphasizes students' independence,critical thinking, goal-setting, teamwork, communication, and reflection in practical settings[10].For example, one university [11] restructured its entire ME curriculum to include a new entry-level course centered around hands-on work with machines and electronics. In this course,students build and test a system throughout the semester

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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timemanagement support can aid in project management. This study presents acomparison between two approaches to a horse clamp design project. Oneproposal follows the traditional design process, including defining requirements,conducting research and literature reviews, generating concepts, selectingsolutions, developing designs, prototyping, and testing. The other proposalincorporates the use of ChatGPT at various stages of the design process. Differentprompts will be applied at each step, and their impact on the process will berecorded and compared. The full paper will provide a detailed comparison of thetwo approaches, evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporatingChatGPT into mechanical design education.IntroductionMechanical design is

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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Sandra Anstaett Metzler, The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University; Russell K. Marzette Jr., The Ohio State University

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committee began by developing a document summarizing the program goals,student learning objectives, and student proficiencies, which provide the basis for the revisedcurriculum. These were mapped to the ABET required student learning outcomes [8]. Thisinformation was shared with the larger faculty of the department and their feedback wasintegrated into the document.While much work is still to be done on this project, the committee and larger faculty arecontinuing to utilize a structured design process based on Understanding by Design by Wigginsand McTighe. The current focus of the work involves collaborating with the departmentalinterest groups to map the existing curriculum content and evaluate it against the recentlydeveloped program goals

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Graham Werner, State University of New York at New Paltz; Brandon Gardner, State University of New York at New Paltz

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Paper ID #48781BOARD # 181: Integrated Wind Turbine Blade Design Education: CombiningTheory, Simulation, CAD, and Experimental TestingDr. Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz My primary teaching assignments in SUNY New Paltz are in the thermal-fluid areas such as Thermodynamics, Thermal System Designs, Fluid Dynamics, and Heat Transfer. As I believe in active learning, group activities in classroom and team projects are the two teaching tools that I utilize most to enhance students mastery on the subjects. Examples of team projects undertaken by students are designs of thermal devices and energy

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ME Division 14: From M&Ms to Air Quality: Engaging Students in Energy and the Environment

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Amir Ahmad Naqwi, University of St. Thomas

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, ventilation and air purification. Filter standards andfilter testing technologies were discussed. ASHRAE and OSHA guidance concerning healthyindoor air quality (IAQ) was covered. A low-cost air quality sensor was installed in theclassroom that streamed data to the internet. Students were assigned projects utilizing this sensorand the neighboring outdoor sensors, which triggered interest in citizen science.1. IntroductionAir quality has been a subject of college education in engineering for many years, often includedin environmental engineering programs, which are frequently integrated with civil engineering.Civil and environmental engineering departments exist at leading institutions such as Berkeley(https://ce.berkeley.edu/), Stanford (https

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Jalil Kianfar, Saint Louis University

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[7].Beyond measuring conceptual understanding, the SCI serves as a diagnostic tool for analyzingcommon student errors [1]. By evaluating student responses, instructors can identify recurringmistakes and adjust instruction to address these gaps. This process aligns with the theory ofsituated cognition, emphasizing that learning is influenced by the context in which studentsengage with statics concepts.In this paper, three topics from SCI, namely vectors, rigid body equilibrium, and moment, wereselected to develop pre- and post-questionaries. Appendix A provides information about thesequestions.MethodsThis project was implemented in a freshman and sophomore-level Statics course at ouruniversity. Students were organized into teams of three to

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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Daniel Adam Feshbach, University of Pennsylvania; Alex McNeill Chi, Germantown Friends School; Eric Huang, Peddie School ; Diedra Lynn Krieger, University of Pennsylvania; Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania

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exploring the convergence of art and technology, with international acclaim for her projects showcased at esteemed venues like the National Folk Festival. Holding an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Art and an MA from Monash University, Krieger’s practice spans robotics art residencies and workshops at prestigious events like ICRA 2024. Her work has been reviewed in prominent publications including The Art Blog, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Hyperallergic.Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania Cynthia Sung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) and a member of the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception (GRASP) lab at the University of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Tribology and Adhesion Testing Applications 12 Nondestructive Testing Methods Ultrasonic and Dye Penetrant Testing 13 Materials Selection in Engineering Design Case Study on Materials Selection 14 Review and Final Project Presentation Project Presentation 15 Final Test No LabProject ApproachTo evaluate the potential of VR in enhancing the teaching and learning experience in mechanicalengineering technology courses, a systematic and structured approach is employed. This projectfocuses on the integration of VR technology into engineering

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; Ashu Sharma, Auburn University

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; Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland, Jun. 2023.[4] J. McCormack, S. Beyerlein, P. Brackin, D. Davis, M. Trevisan, H. Davis, J. Lebeau, R. Gerlick, P. Thompson, M. J. Khan et al., “Assessing professional skill development in capstone design courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 1308–1323, 2011.[5] Association of American Colleges & Universities, “VALUE rubric development project,” Association of American Colleges & Universities, Tech. Rep., 2017.[6] J. Mynderse, “Assessing ABET student outcome 7 (new knowledge) with measurement systems,” in 2022, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022.[7] C. E. Weinstein, D. R. Palmer, and T. W. Acee, User’s Manual, Learning and

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Daniel Christopher, U.S. Air Force Academy; Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy; Lauren V Scharff, U.S. Air Force Academy

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what AIrendered correctly and where it missed the mark. The course also highlighted the examples fromSupan 22 to show that in addition to simpler applications of AI to classroom exercises, the sametechniques can be used to solve sophisticated thermodynamics applications.To collect data about the effectiveness of these AI-focused activities, surveys were taken at thebeginning and the end of the course. Surveys were voluntary, results were de-identified, andparticipation counted for no points, but time during class was given for students to complete them.The surveys asked a variety of questions to assess several objectives, in line with theuniversity-wide AI project effort. Namely, the objectives include the following: 1. Examine the effects

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati; David Allen Evenhouse, University of Cincinnati; Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #47401A Review of Four Concept Inventories on Statics: Content, PsychometricCharacteristics, and ApplicationMr. Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati Ibrahim Awartani is an international doctoral student pursuing Engineering Education in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. His BSc is a Mechanical Engineering degree from Philadelphia University in Jordan. His MSc background is a Master’s of Sciences in Engineering Management from Eastern Michigan University. He has 5 years of project management work

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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applications in engineering.References[1] Wang, Y., Yin, Z., Wang, D., Xie, H., Li, J., & He, Z. (2024). Exploration and Practice of the Teaching Reform of" Mechanics Of Materials" Based on OBE Education Concept. Advances in Education, Humanities and Social Science Research, 12(1), 290-290.[2] Crone, W. (2002, June). Using an advanced mechanics of materials design project to enhance learning in an introductory mechanics of materials course. In 2002 Annual Conference (pp. 7-1249).[3] Sullivan, R. W., & Rais-Rohani, M. (2009). Design and Application of a Beam Testing System for Experiential Learning in Mechanics of Materials. Advances in Engineering Education, 1(4), n4.[4] Montoya, J. (2017). Visualization, experimentation and