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Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Richard A. Springman P.E., University of Toledo
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #23596Using Capstone Projects for Community OutreachDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is Assistant Professor and MET Program Director in the Engineering Technology De- partment, College of Engineering, at the University of Toledo. She received her Master in Aerospace Engineering from The University Politehnica of Bucharest, her Master in Physics - Professional in Pho- tovoltaics, and her Ph.D. in Engineering, in the field of thermal sciences, from The University of Toledo.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of ToledoMr. Richard A. Springman P.E., The University of Toledo Prof. Springman is the
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #22241Designing and Building Devices for Industry: A Capstone Design Project Ex-perienceDr. Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University Prior to joining WKU, Morteza Nurcheshmeh worked two years as postdoctoral fellow at the University of Windsor. He possesses five years industrial experience in energy auditing, metal cutting, and power generation fields. His teaching specialties are in engineering mechanics, mechanical vibrations, materials science, design and manufacturing processes. Research areas include metal forming processes, forming limits prediction in sheet metals, and formability testing
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom A. Eppes, University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
Water” with a 3-credit Thermodynamics I course, and focused on thermal desalination.The use of commercial software in the Grand Challenge is optional. However, the authors’intention was to introduce modeling and simulations early in the curriculum, help students gainvaluable experience and start considering the use of modern tools and new skills in addressingengineering problems. Although students’ ability to utilize COMSOL Multiphysics® (referred toas “COMSOL” throughout this text) for the final design would only be commensurate with theirlevel of proficiency, understanding the capabilities of software packages in the specific projectenvironment can better prepare them for future capstone projects, research experiences, andengineering practice
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
Education, vol. 17, no. 4/5, pp. 431-435, 2001.[4] M. Johnson and Y. Lu, "Teaching software engineering through competition and collaboration," in Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006.[5] A. Portilla-Figueras, S. Jiménez-Fernández, and S. Salcedo-Sanz, "A project-based competitive learning scheme to teach mobile communications," International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 460-468, 2010.[6] J. A. Wahlquist, D. D. Jensen, K. L. Wood, K. Fitle, and D. Carte, "Using Mini Design Competitions in Capstone," in Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2013.
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
typicallynot expected of sophomore-level students. Figure 1. Programmable controller for sophomore capstone design projects.While various resources are available for learning about the Arduino and the shields used in thekit in isolation, students beginning in their study of microcontrollers might have difficulty insynthesizing that information. To speed their development, a custom user manual was developedfor the specific set of shields provided for the capstone project. The manual begins by discussinginstallation of the Arduino development environment along with options for powering theArduino board. Next the Grove shield is introduced along with code to read the various sensorsin the kit and light LEDs using the common Arduino commands
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Huihui Qi, Grand Valley State University
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Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering
sustainability b. Evaluate a product/ engineering system’s environmental impacts using Life Cycle Assessment c. Design/ redesign a product/ engineering system to using the engineering principles to improve environmental impactsThe achievement of these goals was assessed through students’ self-evaluations and analysis ofstudents’ coursework. In addition, the objectives are also planned to be assessed throughstudents’ capstone senior projects. But at the time of creation of this work-in-progress paper, thestudents who took this course have not worked on their senior project yet, as a result, this part ofthe assessment is planned to be conducted once the students worked on their senior projects. Toextend and complete this work-in-progress, it
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University; Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; John D. VerSteeg, South Dakota State University; Sarah M. Michna, South Dakota State University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
coursefocuses on developing skills in 3d CAD modeling (Solidworks), spreadsheet calculations(Excel), and scientific computations (Matlab). The last new course, “Engineering DesignMethods”, taken in the 4th semester, focuses on design projects specifically formulated to allowthe students to practice new skills gained in courses from the first three semesters. While enoughdata is not yet available to quantify changes in retention rates, anecdotal evidence shows that thestudents retained to the 3rd year are more engaged in coursework and extracurricular activities,more knowledgeable, and, most importantly, have good attitudes and are ready to learn in futurecourses.IntroductionThree years ago, the Mechanical Engineering Department at South Dakota State
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Brian Sylcott, East Carolina University
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Mechanical Engineering
active member of ASEE and ASME and reviewer for several ASME, IEEE and ASEE, FIE conferences and journals.Dr. William E. Howard, East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering and a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries.Dr. Brian Sylcott, East Carolina University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Machine Design: Different Pedagogical Approaches to Achieve Targeted OutcomesAbstractMachine design is one of the core courses
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
aboutstudent skill development, engineering identity, education, and entrance into the workplace.Among other findings about student perceptions of design in the Academic Pathways Study finalreport, many students feel unprepared for capstone design projects and wish capstone occurredearlier in the curriculum [4]. Another finding was that students engaged in design projectsgenerally do not consider broad context [4]. A thrust of the current college-wide curricularmodification is the inclusion of PBL and EML in the junior year, such as the present work. Thisshould positively impact capstone design experiences in senior year by providing additionalsmaller-scale design experience (PBL and EML) and encouraging students to consider allstakeholders and the
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bobby G Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Jose Antonio Riofrio, Quinnipiac University; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
peer institution (who took circuitsas a service course from their EE department) via anonymous surveys administered to bothgroups (in both cases, 6 to 12 months after completion of the course). In addition, through aninternal end-of-semester assessment tool, we compare our students’ perception of their ability toachieve each course objective to embedded indicators based on performance in selected courseassessments. Finally, evidence of proficiency in circuit design and implementation is manifestedin students’ subsequent senior capstone projects, in which some groups have designed and builtPCBs to power and embody the main electronic components in their designed systems.`IntroductionIn the fall of 2012, QU held its first freshman engineering
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
PS Dhanasekaran, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Tagged Topics
Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering
chapter and research papers on machining of composites. He has a diverse industrial experience for 27 years, in design, research and manufacturing of electro me- chanical systems, such as design of various types of gear and gear boxes, antennas and light and heavy fabricated structures, for communication, TV telecast, natural disasters management and Telemedicine application. Dr PS, designed and manufactured various types of antenna’s weighing from 200 pounds to 100,000 pounds. He was also actively involved in configuring the antenna controls and selection of motor and motor controllers. Dr PS, has advised more than 40 senior/capstone projects. One of his project won the national award from Airforce Research Laboratory
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy
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Mechanical Engineering
may influencelearning characteristics. The purpose of this research is to investigate the learning characteristics of United StatesMilitary Academy students enrolled in the mechanical engineering major. We surveyed studentsin a second year design course and a fourth year capstone design course to better understand theprogression from a pedagogical to an andragogical learning orientation. Survey data was collectedfrom n = 58 (out of 85 total enrolled) second-year and n = 62 (out of 99 total enrolled) fourth-yearmechanical engineering students. The survey used was a slightly modified version from1, whichdrew upon previous instruments aligned with assumptions of andragogy. This survey providesinsight in Self-Directed Learning Dimensions
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Olivier Putzeys P.E., University of Maine; Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; Serge Raymond Maalouf, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
attendance ischecked in every class with considerable penalty for unexcused absences. The course was taughtin two separate sections by two instructors.Summary of activitiesThe weekly activities listed in Table 2 are described in more detail in this section.Week 1 - A presentation was given to introduce students to mechanical engineering as adiscipline and the numerous career opportunities in the field. Students were also introduced tothe Department of Mechanical Engineering, including faculty members, research areas, thecurriculum, minors, advising resources, student clubs, and previous Capstone projects. Theassociated assignment asked students to write a short report (using Word) in which they (1)explain their choice of ME as a major, (2) select a
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville; Jared T. Fulcher, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville
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Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering
. Students in the BSME program complete a rigorous,project-based curriculum [7] designed to engage students in the engineering design-build-testprocess during all four years of undergraduate study. Program highlights include small classsizes, access to faculty, and an integrated study abroad option.The University of Evansville has implemented both admissions processes mentioned in theintroduction. Students entering the program directly from high school must meet admissioncriteria for ME Lower Division. After completing the required Lower Division courses with agrade of C- or better, students must apply for ME Upper Division status to complete the final twoyears of study.Lower DivisionLower Division is classified as the first two years of
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
biomedical engineering capstone design sequence at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Glen’s educational research interests include student learning styles, increasing student engagement with hands- on activities, and more recently, creativity & design. He has received an NSF CAREER award and served as a Fellow at the National Effective Teaching Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Foundational Engineering Science Course and Its Impact on Those Who Teach ItCurricular innovations are difficult to implement and sustain. Many innovations were developedthrough the NSF-funded Engineering Education Coalitions in the early 1990’s