Conference Session

Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton

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Aerospace

Paper ID #19310Integrated Teaching Model in Graduate Aerospace Classes: A Trial WithCompressible Flow AerodynamicsDr. Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton Sid is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical and Aerospace Department at the University of Dayton. He got his MS and Ph.D. at the University of Dayton as well. During his doctoral studies, Sid developed a knack for teaching using modern pedagogical practices in mechanical and aerospace classes and engaged in diverse research in Low Reynolds number flows. Sid is an active participant in the Dayton/Cincinnati American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA

Conference Session

Aerospace Hot Topic: Unmanned Aerial Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Catherine F. Cahill, Alaska Center for UAS Integration, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Upward Bound

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Aerospace

system, the impacts are obvious. Similar to yesteryear’s informationrevolution which saw computers and cellphones move from a technical curiosity to a disruptivetechnology, and eventually to a mandate for participation in business and everyday life, there isnow a growing expectation for students to possess some level of exposure to or awareness ofUAS platforms, capabilities, and applications. Students understand this and they want on board.Courses ImplementedTo provide students with a foundational exposure to UAS/aerospace design principles whileoperating within the fiscal realities of a small developing program, UAF has instituted an initialmodest 2-course sequence. These courses provide an opportunity for graduate and undergraduatestudents to

Conference Session

Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devayan Debashis Bir, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

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