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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #17661Embedding Fluid Power into Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Coursesthrough Problem-Based Learning and Entrepreneurially Minded LearningModulesDr. Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University Liping Liu is an assistant professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 2011. Her research focuses on thermal sciences and energy systems, with spe- cial interest in addressing transport phenomena in energy processes. She is a member of ASEE, ME, ASHRAE, and SAE

Conference Session

Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #19467Incorporating Entrepreneurially Minded Learning into a Junior/Senior LevelMechatronics Course Project Covering Dynamic Systems, Modeling, and Con-trolDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control with applications to piezoelectric actuators, hysteresis, and perception. He serves as the faculty advisor for the LTU Baja SAE team. c American Society for

Conference Session

Teams, Teaching, Leadership, and Technical Communications in Mechanical Engineering

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future," The Clearing House: A Journal for Educations Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, vol. 83, no. 2, pp. 39-43, 2010.7. ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, "Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs," ABET, Baltimore, MD, 2016.8. National Academy of Engineering, “Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century”, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., 2005.9. Danielson, S., Kirkpatrick, A., & Ervin, E. (2011, October). ASME vision 2030: Helping to inform mechanical engineering education. In Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2011 (pp. T1J-1). IEEE.10. National Research Council, “How People Learn: Bairn, Mind, Experience, and

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Timothy Neil Thomas, CADENAS PARTsolutions LLC

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Mechanical Engineering

address the idea of reutilization of work during theengineering design process.Specific exercises have been developed in order to expose students on the tasks of usingcommercially available parts, reutilizing previous selected parts, and reutilizing previouslydesigned parts. Teams of students are presented with these design exercises with the intention ofhaving such concepts present in their minds as alternatives to explore. Initial results indicate alevel of interest on the use of these techniques, and some suggestions have been presented as wellfor improvement of the materials used. It is expected that these concepts will bring an improvementin engineering design efficiency due to the fact that it is estimated that up to 45% of the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah A. Roller, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Francis Christopher Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Mechanical Engineering

and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1985 - present Former Chair of the Department (1999 - 2003, 2007) Fellow, ASME Associate Director, Consor- tium for Materials Development in Space 1985 - 1999 Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, 1967 - 1979 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Reflecting on the Reflections Driving Variations in Heat Transfer TeachingAbstractReflecting on teaching is a powerful habit of mind that can improve one’s own teaching practice.Reflective practitioners make changes in the moment of teaching (reflection-in-action) and alsolook back on past teaching experiences

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Learning and Assessment in ME 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhee Kim, Texas A&M University; Matilda (Tillie) Wilson McVay, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #19451Impact of Classroom Demonstrations and Surveys on Higher-level LearningMiss Namhee Kim, Texas A&M University Namhee Kim is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received her B.S. and M.E. in Mechanical & Control Engineering from the Handong Global Uni- versity in South Korea. Her research is focused on developing a least-squares finite element model with spectral/hp approximations to analyze the flows of non-Newtonian fluids. She is also interested in teach- ing techniques and has worked with Dr. McVay and Dr. Srinivasa at Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Prins, James Madison University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18154Providing Hands-On Context to Frames and Machines AnalysisDr. Robert J. Prins, James Madison University Robert Prins received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2005; he is currently an associate professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU). Prior to joining JMU, Dr. Prins was a faculty member at Virginia State University. Dr. Prins’ industrial experience includes one year as a suspension engineer at Visteon, Inc. and five years as an engineer at Perceptron, Inc., a machine vision company. c American Society for Engineering

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Adrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

, immediatefeedback should be given so teams can discuss outcomes, misunderstandings, and problemswhile content is fresh in their minds, and peer assessment should factor into the course grade.TBL has been shown to improve student learning and course satisfaction in a variety ofdisciplines (Anwar, Shaikh, Dash, & Khurshid, 2012; Dana, 2007; Macke & Tapp, 2012; Mott &Peuker), particularly for low-performers (Conway, Johnson, & Ripley, 2010; Haidet, Kubitz, &McCormack, 2014). In addition, TBL is relevant to the development of the interpersonal,communication, and leadership skills that are in high demand in the engineering industry (Kumar& Hsiao, 2007). Therefore, we hypothesized that shifting to TBL, compared to cooperativegroups, would

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Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18211Investigations into Engineering Dynamics Theory: A Student-Led Project toUtilize Smartphone TechnologyDr. Dennis O’Connor, California State University, Chico Dennis M. O’Connor California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0789 dmoconnor@csuchico.edu Professional Preparation B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Au- gust 2004 M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, May 2007 Ph.D. Engineering Science, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, May 2014 Academic Appointments Lab Manager, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Aug 2005 - Aug

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20333Building an Effective Online Thermodynamics Course for UndergraduateEngineering StudentsDr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology Department at Boise State University. Her research lies at the intersection of STEM education and technology supported learning. Her current research focuses on integrating computational thinking in STEM education, instructional strategies and online course design for STEM; instructional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts. Dr. Yang teaches classes in quantitative and

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Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Karen Elizabeth Eifler, University of Portland; Zoë Yi Yin Hensler, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

students looking at hardware tobe used with PLC’s. The module inspires students with the idea that it is possible to make animpact that functions to benefit the medical field, and further benefit larger groups of people. Italso helps them think about common engineering devices that are assistive in nature.The lung module was also designed to serve as an example of aspirational ethics, where studentsfocus not just on the rules and restrictions that traditionally define ethical behavior and, instead,think about what they can and should do with their engineering tools. It encourages students toconsider that when designing engineering products, they must keep in mind, that their calculationaccuracy can affect the lives of others. The instructor and

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University; Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18864Problem-based Learning Module for Teaching Thermodynamic Cycle Anal-ysis using PYroMatDr. Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Martin received his PhD in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech, where his research focused on reduced order modelling of combustion instabilities. He worked for ESAB Welding and Cutting in plasma torch research and development, and has taught at four drastically dissimilar universities over ten years. His primary area of research is in the area of research is thermal fluid control.Dr. Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus Dr

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18300Five-Minute Demonstrations:MinimalFaculty InvestmentforMaximumLearn-ing ImpactDr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Director of the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education (IE3) at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. She designs and teaches large enrollment service courses, and researches innovative educational methods for the delivery of curriculum to students across multiple engineering majors. Her prior appointment at UF was director of the engineering distance learning program, UF EDGE (Electronic Delivery of

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Canino, Trine University; Brett Batson, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

for process turbocompressors, gas and steam turbines, and patent prosecution. His interests include mathematics education for engineering students, tools and materials for supporting student learning, and general pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A Study in Collaborative Learning in Flipped Class EnvironmentsAbstract Student collaboration should encourage students to teach one another. Thus, course materialis cemented in the teacher’s mind, and the student being taught also benefits. It is hoped the taughtbecomes the teacher at another time on other topics. Before this study, the authors used class time in their flipped

Conference Session

Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Relmane Baptiste, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; DeOndre L Clark Jr, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18965Designing a Strain Measurement System based on Circle Grid Analysis forSheet Metal Forming ApplicationsMr. Relmane Baptiste, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Relmane Baptiste, is a 2014 graduate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, specializing in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Baptiste designed a Strain Measurement System for his Senior Design Project. This design was based on Circle Grid Anal- ysis for Sheet Metal Forming Applications, where he extensively utilized Multisim and Solidworks to complete his Senior Design Project. During his

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Kathryn Marie Youngblood, University of Georgia; Doug Brouillard, Eaton Corp. Supercharger; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

lecture-based classrooms are ill-equipped to facilitate the development of students’ intuitive, visual, andcontextual understandings of dynamic phenomena [6, 7]. As Barroso [6] explained, instead ofviewing dynamics as “a unified body of knowledge built upon a very limited number of basicequations and principles… many undergraduate students see dynamics is a collection of tricks,one for each type of specific problem” (pp. 1-2) to which, we add, many students simply learn byrote in order to pass an exam. Mativo and Smith [8] further tackled the two basic questions thatlinger in many engineering educators’ minds: Are my students acquiring process skills –knowledge of how to employ factual knowledge in practice? And, are my students

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20120Finding COP: A Project to Unify Topics in Fundamentals of Thermodynam-ics CourseDr. Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Yeow Siow has worked for more than twelve years as an engineering educator and practitioner. With experience in the automotive industry, he brings real-world examples and expectations into the classroom. Known for his unconventional teaching style, he has earned accolades at Michigan Technological Univer- sity, Purdue University Calumet, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he currently teaches. c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department; Vishalkumar Jayantibhai Ahir, California State University Fullerton; Iulian Mocanu

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #17754Incorporating Bio-Related Integrated Research in Undergraduate Kinemat-ics of Mechanisms CourseDr. Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Nina Robson is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University, Fullerton.Dr. Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Madeline Rasche earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California at Riverside and was an Assistant and Associate Professor of Microbiology at the University of Florida for ten years before serving as a National Science

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ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey C. Hayen, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18222A Rocking/Rolling Half-Disk Vibratory SystemDr. Jeffrey C. Hayen, Oregon Institute of Technology Jeffrey Hayen joined the faculty in the MMET Department at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) in 2011. Before arriving at OIT, Jeffrey served as a Professor of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics at Southwestern Oregon Community College for 16 years. Prior to that experience, he worked in the aerospace industry as a thermodynamicist and propellant analyst for high-performance upper-stage rock- ets at the Space Systems Division of the General Dynamics Corporation. He also has conducted research

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Teams, Teaching, Leadership, and Technical Communications in Mechanical Engineering

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University; Rick Evans, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #17739Creating Communicative Self-Efficacy through Integrating and InnovatingEngineering Communication InstructionDr. Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University Traci Nathans-Kelly, Ph.D., currently teaches full-time at Cornell University in the Engineering Commu- nication Program. She instructs within that program and is seated as a co-instructor for Writing Intensive courses as the engineering communication liaison in ME, BEE, CS, and AEP departments. Outside of Cornell, as a member of IEEE’s Professional Communication Society, she serves as a series editor for the Professional Engineering Communication books