Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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$1M in research grants to study writing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with the manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack, GFRP, nanocomposites, etc.) for marine and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with a focus on fatigue strength improvement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed papers in these areas.Dr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 10 years and has been honored with

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

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Diversity

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LMS offers an opportunity toask questions or share implementation experiences. Currently, 38 participants are distributed atinstitutions across 19 states and territories. Institutions include large research universities, smallliberal arts colleges, and minority serving institutions including one institution designated aHistorically Black College and University (HBCU). We also recognize there is a great need forthese activities to be agile and adaptable. The kits are designed to facilitate distribution todistance learning students and implementation on a virtual platform. Activities were designed tofollow inclusive pedagogical practices such as collaborative learning, peer-to-peer instruction,real-world connection, immediate feedback

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4

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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

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Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Papadopoulos has diverse interests in structural mechanics, sustainable construction materials (with emphasis in bamboo), engineering ethics, and engineering education. He is co-author of Lying by Approximation: The Truth about Finite Element Analysis, and after many years, he has finally (maybe) learned how to teach Statics, using an experiential and peer-based learning ”studio” model. As part of the UPRM Sustainability Engineering initiative to develop a new bachelor’s degree and curricular sequence, Papadopoulos is PI of A New Paradigm for Sustainability Engineering: A Transdisciplinary, Learner-Centered, and Diversity-Focused Approach, funded by the NSF HSI program. Papadopoulos is active in the

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

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improve their ability to ask meaningful questions [12]. It has demonstrated a positive effecton several aspects of education, including learning interest and achievement, knowledgeretention, and explicit reasoning [13]. It is believed that ChatGPT, if implemented correctly, canenhance student creativity and critical thinking [14].On the contrary, the software can also be used to violate academic integrity policies. Itstext-generation capabilities are especially alarming for writing assignments, including researchpapers and dissertations [15]. Indeed, a survey sent to college students in the US found 53% usedChatGPT to write papers and 48% even used it during exams [16].With many policies and decisions being made in higher educational settings, it

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; 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; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shelby Hutchens, 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

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Integer-Linear Programming (MILP) to determine unintended disparities in the impact of automated traffic law-enforcement on different groups in the city of Chicago.Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Admal is a professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. His research focuses on multiscale modeling of materials, particularly the mechanics of defects. Dr. Admal has published over 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is actively involved in engineering education, especially in incorporating real-world examples

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

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spaces were providedfor working through the problems. The instructor showed the slides through a Microsoft Surfacetablet. A stylus was utilized to “write” on the slides and work through the example problems. Afterone or two examples were worked by the instructor, a “your turn” example was shown. Time wasallowed in class for students to work through the problem themselves. They were encouraged towork together in small groups but this was not a requirement. Their in-class work was not collectedor graded and no credit was given for participation or for attending class. After ample time wasprovided for the students to work the problem, the instructor worked it out on the tablet, allowingstudents to either confirm their approach and correct answer

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

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Diversity

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ofcompleting assignments during lab hours. As a result, students can approach the assignedproblems at their own pace. During the lab session, students engage with the problems anddiscuss their solutions with peers, sharing thoughts on problem-solving strategies. Some studentstake on teaching roles, which reinforces their understanding of concepts. In hands-on activitysessions, they exchange a variety of ideas related to the assigned problems. A tangible hands-onmodel allows them to demonstrate different static conditions, often leading to those enlightening“aha” moments with the models. Overall, students enjoy lab sessions and make the most of themto succeed in Statics class. Some students hesitate to attend office hours or SI sessions due totime

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

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patterns [33]. Throughout the coding process, thorough records were kept(electronic data, recordings, memos) and peer review and debriefing was used among theresearch team (one engineering faculty member, one social scientist, one engineering educationfaculty member).PositionalitySeveral aspects of positionality have been woven into this work already. Other potentiallyimportant factors relate to my (the PI’s) belief that students should be able to solve the problempresented in Figure 1 and the use of a theoretical framework for analysis that I personally agreewith. As for my background, I am a white male faculty member with little formal training inengineering education and who has likely pursued this study from something of a

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Celeste Pilegard, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego

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, andspaced learning. Additionally, textbook pre-reading assignments and group peer discussionvideos were also available as extra credit throughout the entire course. Feedback was given tostudents for the first two active recall, concept mapping, and weekly schedule assignments, andthe rest was graded for completion. Students were also given a weekly learning journal, whichprompts students to reflect on their learning for the last week, the utility values of the learningstrategies they used for the prior week, and monitor their learning progress as well as makenecessary adjustments. The learning journal assignments (through Google Form) weremandatory up to week 5, and became extra credit assignments later in the quarter, as feedbackwas received from

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

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hostile about it. So maybe that would, I think just creating an environment where it's OK to ask questions, because questions aren't really welcomed, like even to clarify. So that's kind of tricky. So, I mean, it makes sense to write down the questions and ask them later, but they're less relevant then.”.Participant A noted a discrepancy between the difficulty level of questions covered in class andthose expected during assessments. They stated: “I learn a lot from him, but I think he chooses interesting practice problems considering that what he does in class is a lot harder than what he puts in the exam. So I don't think he focuses on the correct practice for us just because it's kind of a level of