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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 S Gero, UNCC; Ting Song, South Puget Sound Community College

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

method and concluded thatVPA could collect data accurately without affecting the performance of the subjects observed.They also indicated that thinking aloud might slow down the working process but that thesubjects’ thinking was not interfered with by thinking aloud unless they were asked to providemore information.The basic methodology of the protocol analysis method consists of the following sequence oftasks that were followed for this project. project.Design problem. All dyads completed the same open-ended engineering design challenge. Thedesign challenge used was a double-hung window opener that assisted the elderly with raisingand lowering windows. This challenge had been used by other researchers to study engineeringdesign (Williams et al

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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

, educational psychology, and social work in the context of fundamental educational research. Dr. Walther’s research program spans interpretive research methodologies in engineering edu- cation, the professional formation of engineers, the role of empathy and reflection in engineering learning, and student development in interdisciplinary and interprofessional spaces. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Deepening student understandings of engineering dynamics principles through industry-inspired, problem-based learning activitiesAbstractThis paper describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of project-based learning(PBL

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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

five rankings was presented for thestudents’ reference. The next component was a series of questions on “Team Conflict,” whichwere answered using a Likert scale (none, little or rarely, some, much or often, very much orvery often). Examples of questions included, “How frequently do you have disagreements withinyour work group about the task of the project you are working on?” and “How much emotionalconflict is there in your work group?” Next, three questions on “Team Satisfaction” wereanswered on a Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, stronglydisagree). Questions included, “I am satisfied with my teammates”, “I am pleased with the waymy teammates and I work together,” and “I am very satisfied with working

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Schmidt, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Mechanical Engineering

contextualizedenvironment relevant to mechanical engineering to fully mature. This paper describes a newundergraduate capstone program that includes a one-credit course that exposes underclassman to relevantcapstone professional skills and cultivates engagement and enthusiasm among students early in thecurriculum.This one-credit elective course was developed to complement a single semester capstone course and isrecommended for sophomores and juniors who will be working on their capstone projects in the next oneto two years. Titled “Fundamentals of Engineering Projects,” the course addresses a broad range ofsubjects relevant to the mechanical engineering capstone experience including the development of designspecifications, application of professional codes and

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Southern Indiana; Michael McLeod, Accuride Corporation

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Mechanical Engineering

Associate Professor at the University of Southern Indiana.Michael McLeod, Accuride Corporation Michael McLeod is a Senior Project engineer with Accuride Corporation devoted to numerical simulation and analysis of steel and aluminum wheel products for the commercial truck industry. He has 30+ years of experience of analysis experience including finite element analysis. His academic background started with Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering degree from Auburn University and continued with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Alabama in Huntsville. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Collaborating with Industry Partner within an Undergraduate

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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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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Herb Connors; Vitaliy Victorovich Saykin, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mohammed Khalid Alhuwayrini

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18028The Sagan Research Project for Exploring Statistical Parameters of TypicalMechanical PropertiesDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Solid MechanicsProf. Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, Wentworth

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

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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

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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

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Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University; John F. Dannenhoffer III, Syracuse University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18448Integrated use of Programming in Machine Design CourseDr. Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University Dr. Blum is interested in research in improving undergraduate engineering education; including devel- opment of student design projects, professional skills development and inclusion and outreach activities. Dr. Blum is also involved with advising and outreach. She was a founding member of the Advisory Committee for the WiSE Women of Color in STEM Program and has developed and participated in many college level outreach programs; specifically developing a hands-on activity to introduce students to the

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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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Michelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National Laboratories; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

rates and the likelihood ofcontinued research participation and higher education. A new initiative at the University of Texasat Austin (UT Austin), the Freshman Introduction to Research in Engineering (FIRE) program,offers a select group of first-year students with an opportunity to participate in semester-long,faculty-sponsored mechanical engineering research and development projects. In addition to theirresearch, students attend bi-monthly lectures that introduce them to various topics in mechanicalengineering and current research in the field, the successes (and roadblocks) in engineeringresearch and how to overcome them, and career opportunities in engineering. An end of semesterposter session allows students to showcase their research

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

parallel linkages, cams and gear systemsand robot manipulators, to name a few. During the Fall 2016 semester, new experiences in theform of interactive activities, including research projects were developed and incorporatedwithin the course. These activities were specifically designed to enhance the students’knowledge of how the above-mentioned mechanical systems appear in other domains, such asBiomechanics and Biochemistry with the goal of giving the students the opportunity to not onlycross boundaries, but also integrate and use current knowledge in their own area to solveresearch problems in other disciplines.Results related to the three desired learning outcomes (critical thinking, intellectual maturity,and responsibility for own learning

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Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Mechanical Engineering

structural design of power generation equipment and is a registered professional engineer. He received his Ph.D. in mechanics from Princeton University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Material and Processing Basics through Reverse Engineering ABSTRACTThe materials and processing issues in mechanical engineering design has been explored throughreverse engineering projects. Product dissection has become a popular way to teach engineeringconcepts and design principles related to engineered products. The material and process selectioninvolved in consumer products chosen by students for dissection and analysis (reverseengineering) constitute the

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

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas A. Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Bruce R. Babin, Kansas State University, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering; Emily Dringenberg, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

each of these issues, literature wasreviewed to develop a curriculum-wide solution.Course integration has been shown to promote student engagement2. Project based scenarios areoften used to connect course concepts that are individually important for the students tounderstand. Previous works demonstrating this include studies of vertical integration frameworkfor capstone design projects by Hardin and Sullivan4, an investigation of the importance ofintegration of engineering curricula by Froyd and Ohland2, and the use of a spiral learningcurriculum in the first two years of mechanical engineering by Roemer and Bamberg5. Researchof hands on learning has been shown to increase student retention6. Diverse courses such asmechanical design 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

acquired bystudents in the laboratory courses, and (2) thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills (softskills like teamwork, communication, etc.) that are important for engineers.The larger pedagogical project uses evidence based instructional methods with an emphasis onbackward design. The pedagogical methods are used to create new laboratory modules that usespecific learning objectives with open-ended laboratory methods to create experiences wherestudents “cook” without a recipe. The controls laboratory course described in this paper was partof the inspiration for this pedagogical effort with several open-ended laboratory modules that hadbeen developed over time. The prior efforts in the pedagogical project have been described inother papers

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Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Dore; Rodrigo Arturo Ramos, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Monai Stinnett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

further her knowledge in Energy Engineering to focus on methods to effectively increase efficiency and to use energy in cleaner ways. For her Senior Design Project, Ms. Stinnett Designed a Dome Test Setup for Sheet Metal Formability Characterization. During the summer of 2014, Ms. Stinnett had a Maryland Space Grant Consortium Summer Exchange Student Internship. She developed lab experiments that aid the learning of multiple manufacturing concepts through hands- on completion of the lab exercise. Integrating learning-based assessment tools into the designs of the experiments. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Learning Experience in Designing a Dome Test Setup for Sheet

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Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

majorsin the Mechanical Engineering Concentration at our university. The sequence of presentation oftheoretical content in the course is coordinated with the requirements of the ski lift project, sothat students are presented with theory on an “as-needed” basis. Preliminary evaluation ofstudent perception of learning based on Student Assessment of Instruction (SAI) datademonstrates that students feel that learning of theoretical content is improved when it ismotivated by the need to solve a problem for their ski lift design.IntroductionA course in the design of machine elements has been a part of most mechanical engineeringcurricula since the 1950’s. The content of this course has its roots in academic research in solidmechanics, mechanisms and

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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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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

, 2017 Teams and Team Building at Baylor University: Why Should We Do This and Where Should This Occur in the Curriculum?AbstractExperience with teams is a desirable outcome with employers. Academic programs often havestudent teams accomplish course, design, and lab projects starting with the freshmen introductorycourses and culminating with capstone senior design. Where do students learn about teams in thecurriculum? How do they learn to be good team members? It seems the most pervasive approachto teams in higher education is a “sink or swim” attitude where teams are allowed to form on theirown and work out any issues that arise. Little, if any, formal instruction on being a team memberis given throughout the curriculum. Even less

Conference Session

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

and hydraulics. Two core undergraduate mechanical engineeringcourses were modified to enhance fluid power content: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.Based on existing course content, Thermodynamics modifications focused on pneumatics whileFluid Mechanics modifications focused on hydraulics.Starting in Fall 2016, the authors developed the fluid-power based modules and piloted them intwo sections of Fluid Mechanics and two sections of Thermodynamics classes. Modules includea mix of low-effort in-class ACL activities, in-class demonstrations, individual homeworkassignments, and larger-scale PBL design projects. Preliminary direct and indirect assessmentwas performed after Fall 2016. Direct assessment via rubrics, to be reported in future work

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Sabine Linke, University of California, Davis; Ian C. Garretson, University of California, Davis; Fahad M. Jan, University of California, Davis; Lee Michael Martin, University of California, Davis; Mohamed M. Hafez, University of California, Davis

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Mechanical Engineering

. He is currently researching methods for sustainability assessment of abrasive processes for metal products.Mr. Fahad M. Jan, University of California, Davis Mr. Jan completed his undergraduate work at UC Davis majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He was named on the dean’s honor’s list in multiple quarters during his undergraduate studies. As part of his senior year at UC Davis, he interned at the Hydrogen Production & Utilization Laboratory at UC Davis in which he worked on a project to redesign a greenhouse gas monitoring trailer for Sandia National Laboratories. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked in industry for a year and then came back to UC Davis to pursue a master’s degree in Mechanical

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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

thespecifications for each team are different, so that unique solutions are expected for each situation.These assignments are done in teams of three students, with each team submitting a report. Figure 3. Screenshot Illustrating Specifications for Cylinder Based on Requirements.The first assignment problem is a ‘positioning mechanism’ that requires selection of source/controlof power, linear actuator, and power transmission with emphasis on position. The secondassignment is a ‘pushing mechanism’ that adds the need for a load-based device, with theexpectation of some reutilization. The expected delivery at the end of the week-long project is thebasic engineering of the proposed system, with specifications for the main components and CADrepresentation of

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

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Mechanical Engineering

the Journal and InternationalJournal for Engineering Education revealed ratios of 138:1 and 119:1, respectively. Clearly, theterm pedagogy is much more commonly used in the context of educating engineers. Figure 1shows the ratio of pedagogical- to andragogical-related publications for various publicationoutlets. Figure 1: Ratio of Pedagogy to Andragogy References A further exploration of the engineering education articles that discussed andragogytypically fell into one of two categories. In many cases, the term was used almostinterchangeably with the idea of project-based learning (PBL). In project-based learning,students solve problems and work on projects and learn or teach themselves topics in pursuit

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

challenges are addressed. Examples ofhomework problems, exam problems, and a project assignment are included.IntroductionMost courses taught at the graduate level, typically require one or more undergraduate courses asprerequisites. For example, introductory graduate courses in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, ormechanical behavior of materials, require similar undergraduate courses as prerequisites.However, it is typical that many of the students entering mechanical engineering (ME) graduateprograms either have received their undergraduate degrees from various universities within theUnited States or from institutions in other countries. Therefore, it is possible that the backgroundpreparation and knowledge might not be the same for all students

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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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Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Rachal E. Thomassie, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

the department to foster its student leaderdevelopment. The student ambassadors are involved in recruitment efforts with the department,outreach to prospective and newly admitted students, and special projects that enhance thestudent services our department offers. Their personal growth is assessed through self-reflectionpieces, which also serves to guide improvements in the program. As a result, our department isable to meet with more prospective students, has increased on-campus recruiting efforts andprovides mentors for newly admitted students.IntroductionA common student outcome of engineering curricula is preparing the student to enter theworkforce as a leader and a professional. Mechanical engineering curricula attempt to ensure

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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

instruction in select junior and senior level MAE courses. 3. Designing a two-to-five-year educational research project with the objective of assessing students’ improved ability to communicate. This research should provide both quantitative (most important) and qualitative evidence of the success (or not) of that course and should be useful for continuing assessment into students’ third and fourth years and beyond graduation.Our plan allowed us to teach ENGRC 2250 during the spring 2016 and 2017 semesters to a self-selecting subset, 20+ students, of MAE undergraduates also enrolled in MAE 2250. At the sametime, we conducted quantitative and qualitative educational research, commonly referred to asmixed methods research. As

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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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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

learning • Students work in teams • Learning is self-directed and student-centered • Faculty serves as a mentor or guideThe module asks students to choose from a set of components (pump, turbine, boiler and con-denser) for which example performance data are provided. The example data tables included inAppendix A were created for the project using realistic numbers, but were not derived from actualcomponents. In fact, we permit a number of simplifying assumptions to facilitate the process (likeindependence of efficiency on shaft speed, flow, etc. . . ). For instructors who are so inclined, thiscan afford a good opportunity for a discussion about how the students might “go the next step” tomodel real components.At the end of their work

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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

positively impacted their content learning.Survey Comments Thermodynamics: The anonymous survey included a request and space for comments.Twelve students in the control group and fifteen students in the experimental group providedcomments. Below, parts of some of the comments are reproduced. Except where mistakes greatlyimpeded understanding, these quotes are provided verbatim. As the purpose is to provide 11evidence of student feelings about the collaboration project and not to point out errors in thesecomments, [sic] is not used. Ten of the twelve students in the control group expressed a wish they had been included inthe collaboration group. The other two felt taking group

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Learning and Assessment in ME 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John A. Mirth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Kinematics CourseAbstractThe proper application of lean management techniques to manufacturing processes typicallyresults in process improvements. Many of the principles of lean thinking can also be applied tothe educational process. This paper examines the implementation of lean management principlesin the design and delivery of a traditional lecture-based engineering course – Kinematics ofMachines.The format of a typical kinematics course relies on lectures, homework, exams, and perhaps adesign project as a means for transferring knowledge from the instructor to the students. In thispaper, lean thinking principles are applied to redesign the kinematics course format to increasethe effectiveness and efficiency of the knowledge transfer process

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Colin J. Reagle, George Mason University; Mary K. Handley, James Madison University

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Mechanical Engineering

, George Mason University Colin Reagle joined the Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University in 2014, specializ- ing in the area of thermal fluid flows and sustainable energy systems. He brings his extensive background in the subjects to Mason as a boon to the growing mechanical engineering program. He has also taught and conducted postdoctoral research at Virginia Tech including research projects for Solar Turbines, Siemens, Pratt and Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Honeywell. Reagle has R&D experience as a researcher for Techs- burg, a small engineering services company in Christiansburg, Virginia. His primary focus at Mason has growing the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program through teaching