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Leveraging ChatGPT 4.0’s Image Processing Feature for Enhanced Problem-Solving Support in Mechanical Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #48464Leveraging ChatGPT 4.0’s Image Processing Feature for Enhanced Problem-SolvingSupport in Mechanical Engineering CoursesProf. Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Milad Rad is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. Besides his specialization in functional thermally sprayed coatings, he explores innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance student engagement in the classroom.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate

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Unpacking Student Reasoning in Rigid Body Equilibrium: Insights from Think Aloud Protocols

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Katherine Elizabeth Welsh, United States Air Force Academy; Lorena S. Grundy, University of Pennsylvania; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

systems engineering and the introduction course for the major. Katie received her Active Duty commission from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment 150 at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Captain Welsh earned her M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Following her masters degree Captain Welsh served as the Lead Systems Engineer for a Advanced Technology Demonstrator for the Air Force Research Lab.Dr. Lorena S. Grundy, University of Pennsylvania Lorena is a Practice Assistant Professor at the University of

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WIP: Statics in Space - Developing a Dungeons and Dragons Inspired Statics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leslie A Brown, Utah State University; Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

engineering”, doi: 10.2190/3QTU-6EEL-HQHF-XYF0.[2] E. Seymour and N. M. Hewitt, Talking about leaving. Philadelphia, PA: Westview Press, 1996.[3] A. Godwin and A. Kirn, “Identity‐ based motivation: Connections between first‐year students’ engineering role identities and future‐time perspectives,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 109, no. 3, pp. 362–383, Jul. 2020.[4] C. Faber, S. Grigg, A. Kirn, J. Chasmar, and L. Benson, “Engineering student motivation and perceived metacognition in learning communities,” in 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, ASEE Conferences, 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2--20395.[5] B. C. Heddy, K. G. Nelson, J. Husman, K. C. Cheng, J. A. Goldman, and J. B. Chancey, “The relationship between

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Innovative Learning in Engineering Dynamics: The Impact of Simulation-Based projects

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

the Flipped Classroom Approach in Engineering Dynamics Class Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.24841[8]. Lovell, M. D., & Brophy, S. P., & Li, S. (2013, June), Challenge-based Instruction for a Civil Engineering Dynamics Course Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2—19295[9]. Howard, W. E., & Foeller, J. R., & De Urquidi, K. A. (2018, June), Evaluating the Usage and Value of Supplemental Materials in a Dynamics Class Paper presented at 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Salt Lake City, Utah. 10.18260/1-2—30449[10]. Fang, N. (2021, July), In-Class Real-Time Assessments of

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From Strategy to Setback?: How a New Teaching Method Affected Exam Outcomes in an Engineering Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

institution (HSI), during the Spring 2023 semester.Given the rigorous nature of the course, the authors implemented an alternative pedagogicalstrategy: 1) providing step-by-step solutions for each homework assignment concurrently with theassignments themselves; and 2) students were instructed that a homework problem, or a lecturenotes problem(s), would be incorporated on each of the four semester in-class exams.Similar to the approach incorporated by Hertz and Chinn, the focus of this study was to reusehomework questions and lecture problems on the exam to enhance students' comprehension of thematerial, promote academic success, increase passing rates (~70%) from previous semesters, andmitigate the temptation to violate academic integrity by engaging

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Work-In-Progress: Further Work on a Learning Tool to Enhance Understanding of Stress States and Mohr’s Circle

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Simon Livingston-Jha, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Matthew M Grondin, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Kyle Ma, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Wensheng Hu, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Jennifer Detlor, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

3.This board, along with three Analog Devices AD627 instrumentation amplifiers, will be housedinside one of the handles of the handheld tool. Power to the microcontroller board will beprovided via an onboard MicroUSB port connected to the host computer. The M0 will send3.3V to each of three Wheatstone bridges, comprised of four Micro Measurements 240UZA-series strain gauges, and to each of the three AD627 amps. Each Wheatstone bridge will capturedeformations in one of three modes: axial, torsional, and flexural bending. The analog signalsfrom each bridge will first route to the AD627’s to be amplified, then pass to the M0 to becomedigitized by the microprocessor, and finally sent to the host computer via the same MicroUSBcable providing

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Early Career Engineering Instructors’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Equity While Adapting an Instructional System: A Dual Case Study

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Development for adoption and adaptation of new instructional practices. In S. Linder, C. Lee, S. Stefl, & K. High (Eds.), Handbook of STEM Faculty Development (pp. 3–13). IAP.Birt, J. A., Khajeloo, M., Rega‐Brodsky, C. C., Siegel, M. A., Hancock, T. S., Cummings, K., & Nguyen, P. D. (2019). Fostering agency to overcome barriers in college science teaching: Going against the grain to enact reform‐based ideas. Science Education, 103(4), 770–798. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21519 19Estaiteyeh, M., & DeCoito, I. (2023). Planning for Differentiated Instruction: Empowering Teacher Candidates in STEM Education

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ACE up your Sleeve: An Analysis of Student Generative AI Usage in an Engineering Statics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jacklyn Wyszynski, University of Pittsburgh; David Adam DeFrancisis, University of Pittsburgh; David Pabst, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

. Upon re-coding the data, the researchers would meet again to compare whichcode(s) were applied to which responses. In the case of disagreement regarding code assignment,a third researcher would arbitrate and ultimately decide which code(s) were applicable.The researchers determined the inter-rater reliability percentage (i.e., the percentage of agreementon assigned final codes between the researchers) for each survey question and focus group whenapplicable. The percentages for the survey questions can be found in Tab. 1, and the focus groupquestions resulted in values of 97.35%, 97.62%, 100%, and 100% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4,respectively. Table 1: Student Survey Participation by QuestionQuestion n Course Response

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Effects of Spatial Ability on the Mastery of Statics Concepts

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Chaitanya Krishna Vallabh, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

all Determine the direction of the S - Incorrect sign on one or more moments of moment of force forces C - Assigned i- and j- directions to one or more Add moments momentsIn problem 1 of Exam 2, students were asked to draw the appropriate free-body diagram, then useequilibrium equations to determine the support reactions (see Figure 2). This problem requiresstudents to be able to: 1. Identify the appropriate reactions at the supports to draw a proper free-body diagram. 2. Write an appropriate moment equilibrium equation (presumably about point A) and

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Students’ Perception of Using 3D Digital Models to Solve 3D Statics Problems

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Edwin Lim, University of Georgia; Sadah Elizabeth Schell, University of Georgia; Ben Fahrman, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

cartesiancomponents. Reminding students to draw the components of the force on their FBDs may alsoimprove students’ comprehension of 3D systems and their success in solving 3D staticsproblems.AcknowledgmentsThe first author is grateful for the innovation grant provided by the Engineering EducationTransformations Institute at the University of Georgia. This grant is intended to support theinitiation and study of teaching and learning projects that improve the overall experience ofteaching and learning engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia.References[1] I. M. Smith, "Spatial ability: Its educational and social significance," (No Title), 1964.[2] S. Hsi, M. C. Linn, and J. E. Bell, "The role of spatial reasoning in

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Classroom Modality Comparison for Team-Taught Statics

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Gregory K Watkins P.E., North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

difference.Comparing the grades on the weekly quizzes was more difficult. We can make some clearconclusions: week 8’s quiz is easier than week 7’s quiz as is shown in Figure 7.Figure 7. Comparison of Sections for Week 7 and Week 8 Weekly QuizzesFigure 8 shows that the Week 3 and Week 6 Quizzes foreshadowed final exam grades, but again didnot show a difference in the results from teaching modalities.Figure 8. Comparison of Sections for Week 3 and Week 6 Weekly QuizzesAnd last, we compared the overall class grades in the section. Note that these grades take intoaccount the differences discussed in Table 1. We first looked at the number of students who droppedeach section. Note that Statics is a C-wall course: students must score a C- or better to continue

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Work in Progress: Incentivizing Independent Study in Engineering Mechanics Courses

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

implications for theroy and practice.," Educational Psychology Review, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 309-330, 1989.[3] Cepeda, N. J., Pashler, H., Vul, E., Wixted, J. T., & Rohrer, D., "Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks: A review and quantitative synthesis.," Psychological Bulletin, vol. 132, no. 3, pp. 354-380, 2006.[4] Dudai, Y., Karni, A., Born, J., "The Consolidation and Transformation of Memory," Neuron, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 20-32, 2015.[5] Diekelmann, S and Born, J, "The memory function of sleep," Nature Reviews Neuroscience, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 114-126, 2010.[6] Hartwig, M.K., Malain, E.D, "Do students space their course study? Those who do earn higher grades," Learning and Instruction, vol. art. no 101538, p. 77, 2022

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A Comparison of Novice and Expert Approaches to Problem Solving

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

students in order topromote their success in transferring knowledge to solve problems.AcknowledgementsSupport for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation under Award No.2301341. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. Research work was conducted under institutional IRB protocols, IRB#1965654.References1. Bransford, J. D. & Schwartz, D. L. (1999). Rethinking transfer: A simple proposal with multiple implications. Review of Research in Education, 24(1), 61-100.2. D. K. Detterman and R. J. Sternberg, Transfer on trial: Intelligence, cognition, and instruction. Westport, CT

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Assessing the Impact of Teaching Style on Problem-Solving Skills and Conceptual Understanding in Undergraduate Dynamics

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

acceleration of each defined coordinates.block and determine the time • You must have Free Bodyit takes for block B to move a Kinetic Diagram(s).distance d. Use the given • You must have a clearvalues: constraint equation. *Image courtesy of Dynamics, by Hibbeler (13th ed) Problem 2 – CrateConcept Question (From RBDCI)A bench is in an elevator. The bench is resting at a slight angle witha scale under each foot. At the instant the

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Equivalent Systems, Distributed Loads, and Reactions - One Model to Teach Them All

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Heath Kaufman, The Citadel
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

of the Christian Engineering Conference 2024, George Fox University, Newberg, OR, Jun. 2024, pp. 298–309. [Online]. Available: https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/christian_engineering_conference/2024/proceedings/ 25[7] T. L. Nilsson and L. Doyle, “Pushing and Shoving: Improving Student Understanding of Support Reactions with Hands-on Demonstrations,” presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2019. Accessed: Nov. 04, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/pushing-and-shoving-improving-student-understanding-of-support- reactions-with-hands-on-demonstrations[8] P. S. Steif and A. Dollar, “Sharpening Statics As A Tool For Design: Demystifying The Modeling Of

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Challenges in Engineering Statics: Students' Perceptions of Their Difficulties

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

prerequisite concepts, and implementing strategies thatreshape students' perceptions of difficult courses. By addressing the challenges identified in thisstudy, educators can help students navigate the rigors of engineering statics, ultimately reducingfailure rates and fostering a more engaging and effective learning experience. This workunderscores the need for intentional instructional practices that not only improve academicsuccess but also prepare students for the demands of their engineering careers.References[1] S. Rajasekaran, Engineering Mechanics Statics And Dynamics. Vikas Publishing House, 2009.[2] P. S. Steif, “An articulation of the concepts and skills which underlie engineering statics,” in 34th Annual Frontiers in Education

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Comparison of Dynamics Motion Capture Project Modalities

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Jesse Woodward, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Zoe Madison Cornwell, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Chloe Ferguson, University of Wisconsin - Stout
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

North Midwest Section Annual Conference 2023 Publications, Jan. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/asee_nmws_2023_pubs/2[7] D. Berg and A. Schmitz, “Work-in-Progress: Polytechnic Perceptions of the Engineering Classroom Experience,” presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Aug. 2022. Accessed: Jul. 20, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/work-in-progress- polytechnic-perceptions-of-the-engineering-classroom-experience[8] S. Koska and L. Condra, “More Time for Hands-On Learning: Flipping the Engineering Classroom in a Polytechnic,” Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA), Dec. 2018, doi: 10.24908/pceea.v0i0.12973.[9] S. Barris and C. Button

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Open-Source Textbook in a Large, Middle-Year Engineering Mechanics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, L. R. Lattuca, R. Hadgraft, and W. Newstetter, “Engineering Education and the‬ ‭Development of Expertise,”‬‭J. Eng. Educ.‬‭, vol. 100,‬‭no. 1, pp. 123–150, 2011, doi:‬ ‭10.1002/j.2168-9830.2011.tb00006.x.‬ ‭[3]‬ ‭D. Bauman, “Colleges Were Already Bracing for an ‘Enrollment Cliff.’ Now There Might‬ ‭Be a Second One.,” The Chronicle of Higher Education. Accessed: Mar. 05, 2024. [Online].‬ ‭Available:‬ ‭https://www.chronicle.com/article/colleges-were-already-bracing-for-an-enrollment-cliff-no‬ ‭w-there-might-be-a-second-one‬ ‭[4]‬ ‭S. M. Lord and J. C. Chen, “Curriculum Design in the Middle Years

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Exploring the Capability of Generative AI as an Engineering Lab Report Assessment Assisting Tool

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

(n=60) 7The GAI tools’ compatibility with human assessor assessment results depends on rubric structureand language. We used MECH 309’s Fall 2022 samples to investigate discrepancies betweenhuman assessor scores and GAI-generated scores within the lab using one rubric. The lab’srubric, shown in Table A.2, had four criteria: 1) technical background, 2) tables and figures, 3)data analysis and comparisons, and 4) structure and conventions. Table 2 presents average scoresand % difference for each rubric criterion. The smallest % difference was observed in Criterion1) technical background, as this criterion requires evaluating consistent

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Improving Student Success, Retention, and Equity in Engineering Statics and Dynamics Using Experiential Learning Modules and Mastery Based Grading

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; Mohammad Shafinul Haque, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Soyoon Kum, Angelo State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

may be helpful for going through it step-by-step, but would be difficult to justify for a currently 0 hour lab for the students 2. Reduce sub-tasks such as the derivation of the formulas a. Derivations can be covered in the classroom b. Break down remaining tasks into sub-stepsTable 4: Student Survey Results of Statics and Dynamics for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 Survey Results: [Strongly Agree + Agree]% + [Neutral]% + [Disagree +Strongly Disagree]% (rounded) Survey Questions Statics Dynamics 1. I enjoyed the course more because of the [85%]+[9%]+[6%] [61%]+[33%]+[5%] hands-on learning module(s) during the lab session. 2. The

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Phrasing Matters: A Case Study in the Evolution of a Concept Question and the Effect on Student Responses

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), has served as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the Two-Year College Division, and Vice-Chair/Community Colleges of the Pacific Southwest Section. He received the Outstanding Teaching Award for the ASEE/PSW Section in 2022.Dr. Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College Jean Batista Abreu earned his Ph.D. and M.S.E. at the Johns Hopkins University, M.S. at

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TL;DR Students don’t read textbooks: designing online reference pages to enhance student learning

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

enhance student curiosity, connection andcreates value for both student and instructor. These pages can be freely used, adopted, and ifdesired modified, by anyone for use in their courses under the Creative Commons CC BY-NClicense [9].References[1] J. J. Jenkins, L. A. S´anchez, M. A. K. Schraedley, J. Hannans, N. Navick, and J. Young, “Textbook Broke: Textbook Affordability as a Social Justice Issue — Journal of Interactive Media in Education — jime.open.ac.uk,” Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2020, [Accessed 06-01-2025].[2] V. Clifton and S. Khan, “Efficacy of Open Textbook Adoption on Learning Performance and Course Withdrawal Rates: A Meta-Analysis,” AERA Open, 2019, [Accessed 06-01-2025].[3] J. S. London, J. M. Bekki, S

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Making space for curiosity, connection, and creating value by integrating real-world examples into engineering education

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Engineering for supporting this work.References [1] S. O’Leary, “Impact of Entrepreneurship Teaching in Higher Education on the Employability of Scientists and Engineers,” vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 431–442. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.5367/ihe.2012.0128 [2] A. P. Carnevale, M. L. Fasules, and K. Peltier Campbell, “Workplace Basic: The Competencies Employers Want.” [Online]. Available: https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/handle/10822/1062942 [3] N. Duval-Couetil, T. Reed, and S. Haghighi, “Engineering Students and Entrepreneurship Education: Involvement, Attitudes and Outcomes,” vol. 28, pp. 425–435. [4] A. Finley, “How College Contributes ”to” Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most.” [Online]. Available

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Six Statics Activities in a Shoebox Kit

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christine F. Goble, Centre College; Martha E. Grady, University of Kentucky
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

public institutions are atAssociates, Baccalaureate, or Master’sColleges & Universities.Student feedbackStudent feedback from the online course Figure 9. Map of United States and U. S. territories. There arerevealed that the hands-on activities “lost 37 Newton’s Team Participants distributed at institutions acrosstheir educational impact when we weren't 19 states and territories (green). Created with mapchart.net.in a classroom.” However, it is challenging to distinguish between the students’ views on thehands-on activities and the students’ broader dissatisfaction with the sudden shift to onlinelearning during the pandemic. Comments from that semester included statements like, “Difficultto pay attention when always outside of a

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The Relationship Between Student Sentiment and Academic Performance using Student Reflections from a Flipped, Mastery-Based Statics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Chiranjeevi Singh Marutla, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

reflection on their work, but to communicatehow this reflection can shape their learning journey becomes critical for lifelong learning. Theuse of these qualitative insights with the quantitative academic metrics demonstrates how bothcan be used to support student outcomes. The integration of both results in creating a classroomenvironment that supports students both academically and emotionally using individualized datafor each. The integration of technology to connect this information makes it possible in real timefor large classrooms to enhance the overall learning experience for students.References[1] ABET, (2025), https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for- accrediting-engineering-programs-2025-2026/[2] S. A

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Beyond the Final Answer: Using Multi-Path Problems for Deeper Insight in Student Learning and Formative Assessment

Conference Session: Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics Division (MECHS)

student survey related to their experiences • Incorporate an instructor survey including adding more instructors to increase the sample sizes • Assign MPP(s) multiple times throughout the semester to compare how students approach the same problem after first learning the concept, then reviewing for an exam • Compare student work using MPPs to hand-written work in order to better understand the correlation between using the MPP interface and unprompted hand-written work • Create an automated visual representation for how students approached the MPP including incorrect answersWhile the MPPs were able to provide a valuable additional learning experience for the studentsand provided the instructors with