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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Aerospace

Paper ID #26422UAS Aerospace Projects as a Catalyst for Interdisciplinary EngineeringDr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Michael C. Hatfield is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Science & Education, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University; an M.S. in electrical engineering from California State University Fresno, and a Ph.D. in Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Alaska

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University

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toredesign the existing course syllabus (on flight dynamics, stability and control) to incorporate theconcepts of CDIO – and to address certain targeted topics with the intention to incorporate thesechanges in the coming fall semester (fall 2019), pending approval by our college’s academic affairscommittee.Proposed Course Redesign with CDIO In the revamped course curriculum, we intend to integrate the use of a custom fabricated fixedwing UAS with the course material. As and when relevant topics are covered in the class, studentswill be tasked to apply that knowledge to an aircraft of known configuration; for instance, whenbackground aerodynamic topics are reviewed in class, the students will be able to apply that to theknown aircraft (Cessna 172

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Jessica E S Swenson, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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part of cornerstone (i.e. first-year) and capstone (i.e. senior-year) design courses. These design courses are often significantand memorable experiences in students’ education where they actually get to design—and maybeeven build and fly—an aerospace vehicle. While the importance of design courses in aerospaceengineering education is clear, they only make up a small part of the curriculum. After studentshave an exciting and engaging first-year design experience, students’ sophomore and junioryears are dominated by core technical subjects such as mechanics of materials, aerodynamics,propulsion, and controls. We define these non-design and non-lab courses (although they mayhave lab components) as engineering science courses. For example, at the

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

and academic success[1], specially of students from underrepresented groups [2]-[5]. Identity is neither a monolithicconstruct nor its development is a one-dimensional process. An individual may have severalintersecting identities such as a personal identity (individual characteristics), social identity (groupcharacteristics, cultural characteristics), and professional identity [6]-[8]. The development ofprofessional identity has been studied in context of various professions such as medicine [8], healthcare [9], pharmacy [10], and higher education [11], [12]. One definition of professional identity is“internalization of the norms of the profession into the individual’s self-image . . . [and] theacquisition of the specific competence in

Conference Session

Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yue Gu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Aerospace

conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations” [7].Sustainability principles have been integrated by diverse industries into their operations throughthe combined consideration of environmental protection, community needs, and economicvitality, known as Triple Bottom Line (TBL), for both current and future generations [8].Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has purposefully broadened the triplebottom line to include operational efficiency. According to ACI-NA, “Airport sustainability, in effect is a holistic approach to managing an airport so as to ensure the integrity of the Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural Resource

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Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Rose Stroud, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Darren John Hartl, Texas A&M University; Isaac Emmanuel Sabat, Texas A&M University; Kelly K. Dray, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace Engineering in 2009, both from Texas A&M University. He currently holds an Assistant Professor position at Texas A&M in his home department, and his work bridges the topics of advanced multifunctional material systems and their integration into aerospace platforms. After over three years as a Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, Dr. Hartl accepted joint appointments working at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and Aerospace Systems Directorate. At Texas A&M, Dr. Hartl maintains a large and active research team consisting of graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral researchers. Darren has over 17 years of experience working with shape

Conference Session

Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Dawson Lewandoski

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Paper ID #25143Student-Led Aerospace Design Team ExperiencesDr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Michael C. Hatfield is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Science & Education, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University; an M.S. in electrical engineering from California State University Fresno, and a Ph.D. in Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Dawson Lewandoski

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Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Cooper G. Burleson, Purdue University; James M. Thom, Purdue University; Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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women into aviation, and into the development of engineering technology in aerospace. He has worked on methods for re-integrating hands-on skills into engineering and engineering technology education. He was a team member on an international working group studying inappropriate crew response to engine malfunctions, and was a task force member examining root causes for general aviation accidents related to engine failures.Dr. Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Brian J. Kozak is a faculty member in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University where he teaches in the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Aeronautical Engineering Technology majors. He also teaches at the graduate level. Dr

Conference Session

Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Nelson, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson

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), Indianapolis, IN, 2017, pp. 1–5. [4] C. R. Rupakheti, M. Hays, S. Mohan, S. Chenoweth, and A. Stouder, “On a pursuit for perfecting an undergraduate requirements engineering course,” Journal of Systems and Software, vol. 144, pp. 366–381, 2018. [5] A. Wiek, A. Xiong, K. Brundiers, and S. van der Leeuw, “Integrating problem and project-based learning into sustainability programs: A case study on the school of sustainability at Arizona state university,” International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 431–449, 2014. [6] A. Yadav, D. Subedi, M. A. Lundeberg, and C. F. Bunting, “Problem-based learning: Influence on students’ learning in an electrical engineering course,” Journal of Engineering Education

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelia Greig, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Alex Powaser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Douglas Howe, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Will Alan McGehee, California Polytechnic State University

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]. Electrospray thrusters are now being considered as high specific impulse(propellant efficient), low thrust devices for small satellite maneuvering and control [4,5].Electrospray thrusters for flight missions are a complex technology, requiring a balance ofelectrical performance, fluid flow management in micro-gravity, and manufacturing precision forhigh performance, and system lifetimes. However, the basic principles of the devices can easilybe demonstrated in a lab setting as part of an undergraduate curriculum using a simplifiedterrestrial version of the thruster to demonstrate key principles and operational considerations.Minor modifications can be made to the such a set-up to convert it to a thruster suited to agraduate level curriculum where the

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristoffer Borgen, Purdue University; William Theodore Weldon, Purdue University; Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Aerospace

aircraft.However, as the number of commercial sUAS increases, this requirement for detailedairworthiness assurance and component tracking may change. In order to familiarize students inan Unmanned Aerial Systems major with this possible change, a junior level course wasstructured around tracking sUAS in a way which mirrored certified aircraft. The course focusedon integration on an off the shelf autopilot into a four pound 3d printed quadcopter. Student ingroups of two were required to fly ten missions in outdoor, real world conditions. At the start ofclass, students within the class, created a course specific preflight checklist. Before each flight,there students were required to follow this checklist. Also, each component on the quadcopterhad its own