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Industry Standards Infusion throughout Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree Programs

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ashley C. Huderson, ASME; Aisha Kenya Lawrey, ASME; Thomas Perry P.E.; Kenneth R. Balkey P.E., ASME
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26862Industry Standards Infusion throughout Mechanical Engineering and Me-chanical Engineering Technology Degree ProgramsDr. Ashley C. Huderson, ASME Dr. Ashley Huderson is a native of New Orleans, LA, and completed her undergraduate training at Spel- man College (2006), a certificate in Health Policy (2012) and doctoral work at Meharry Medical College (2013). A culmination of personal and academic interest in health policy, prompted her to seek out and accept a post-doctoral fellowship position at Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer Center’s Office of Health Disparities and Minority Research (2015). During her

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From Industry to the Classroom: A Low-Cost Hardware-In-Loop Simulator for Classic Controls Experiments

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David S. Bowden, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

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 Engineering Education, 2019 From Industry to the Classroom: A Low-Cost Hardware-In-Loop Simulator for Classic Controls ExperimentsAbstractControl system design and validation can be a frustrating experience for many students. Thesestudents benefit from the inclusion of a laboratory component that provides a hands-onexperience to complement lecture. However, physical space and funding for educational labs arealways

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Development of a Bio-inspired Robotics Course

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24878Development of a Bio-inspired Robotics CourseDr. Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University Hamid Vejdani, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include dynamical modeling, control and robotics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of bio-inspired robotics courseAbstractIn this paper, the development of a new senior level course and its outcome results are presented.This course was offered during spring 2018 at Lawrence

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Development of an Entrepreneurial Mind-set within a Three-Semester Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Sequence Based on the SAE Collegiate Design Series

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University; Wuming Jing, Lawrence Technological University; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24752Development of an Entrepreneurial Mind-set within a Three-Semester Me-chanical Engineering Capstone Design Sequence Based on the SAE CollegiateDesign SeriesDr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Associate 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.Dr. Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University

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Engineering Design Applications in the Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Johnathon Demetrio Garcia, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Alexander John Norway, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Victoria Joyous DuPriest, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25926Engineering Design Applications in the Introduction to Mechanical Engineer-ing CurriculumMr. Johnathon Demetrio Garcia, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Johnathon Garcia is a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at New Mexico Institute of Min- ing and Technology (NMT). In addition to his bachelor’s degree he is seeking graduate studies at NMT. He has conducted research under Dr. O’Malley with cooperation with Sandia National Laboratories on designing low cost, compact data acquisition systems for rockets. These systems were required to perform on a par with far more expensive, larger

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Teaching Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Undergraduate Students

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E. , Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24637Teaching Finite Element Analysis for mechanical undergraduate studentsDr. 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 Com- puter Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design, Solid Mechanics and Engineering ReliabilityProf. Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering, Wentworth Institute of

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Advancd Design and Fabrication of Prosthetic and Medical Devices

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology; Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25824Advancd Design and Fabrication of Prosthetic and Medical DevicesDr. Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology Dr. Gailani is an associate professor in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Tech- nology. Received his Ph.d in Mechanical Engineering from the City University of New York in 2009. His research work is focused on poroelasticity and its application in biomechanics, additive manufactruring, and medical devices.Dr. Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Andy S. Zhang received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1995. He is currently the

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Utilize Project to Help Students Learning in Mechanical Vibration Course

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25110Utilize Project to Help Students Learning in Mechanical Vibration CourseDr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests are dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing.Dr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE

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Additive Manufacturing for Custom Design: Process and Evaluation and Cost Management

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Deborah Hecht, City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center; Milushka Elbulok-Charcape, The Graduate Center
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25869Additive Manufacturing for Custom Design: Process and Evaluation andCost ManagementDr. Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology Dr. Gailani is an associate professor in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Technology. Received his Ph.d in Mechanical Engineering from the City University of New York in 2009. His research work is focused on poroelasticity and its application in biomechanics, medical devices, and additive manufacturing. He has published many journal publications and one book.Dr. Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology Angran Xiao is an Assistant

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Engineering Identity across the Mechanical Engineering Major

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Engineering from National Tsing-Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, her PhD degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and MS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. She is a member of American Society of Engineering Education, American Society of Mechanical Engineering and American Educational Research Association.Dr. Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University Gregory S. Mason was born and raised in Spokane Washington. He received the B.S.M.E. degree from Gonzaga University in 1983, the M.S.M.E. degree in manufacturing automation from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1984 and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, specializing in multi-rate digital controls, from the

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Evidence for Design of Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alex C. Szatmary, King's College
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

consensus thatearly-career mechanical engineers need more practical experience and better integration oftechnical and professional skills. There is less clarity on the value of any given technical topic.Even so, handbooks, working engineers, and job advertisements can support development ofuseful technical curriculum content.IntroductionEngineering curriculum evolves gradually over time in response to technological developments,institutional pressures, new pedagogical methods, and shifts in industry demand. Engineeringcurriculum is rarely designed—that is, developed to meet a need by iteratively inventing optionsand selecting the best ones based on evidence.Engineering curriculum has evolved in ways that are inconsistently tied to evidence

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Assessing Problem-Solving Strategy Use by Engineering Undergraduates

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Edward E. Anderson, Texas Tech University; John Richard Schumacher, Texas Tech University; Hani Dulli; David Lamp, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

- ical Engineering where he is a Ray Butler Distinguished Educator and Piper Professor Award recipient. Since returning to the faculty after several different administrative assignments, including Departmental Chairman, Assistant Dean, and Director of the TTU Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, he has focused upon engineering student learning research with an eye upon how to use these findings to im- prove traditional and computer-based learning. Recently, he received the Premier Award for excellence in engineering education courseware.John Richard Schumacher, Texas Tech University I am a PhD in Cognitive Psychology at Texas Tech University. My primary research interests lie in studying memory as it applies to

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Bilge Pumps as Introductory Mechanical Engineering Design Projects

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Ronald S. Adrezin, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Andrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

the Chair of a suc- cessful new Aerospace Technology degree program. Prior to Academia he was an engineering manager at Alstom Gas Turbines in the U.K and a consulting engineer for both Rolls Royce and BMW. He now resides in Connecticut and is a licensed professional engineer and a licensed U.S Coast Guard Captain. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Bilge Pumps as Introductory Mechanical Engineering Design ProjectsStudents in the Mechanical Engineering program at United States Coast Guard Academy taketheir first major course during their Spring Semester, Sophomore Year. Introduction toMechanical Engineering Design includes a design project which requires the students to

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Instructing a Mechatronics Course Aligning with TPACK Framework

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27735Instructing a Mechatronics Course Aligning with TPACK FrameworkDr. S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida Mizanoor Rahman received Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineer- ing respectively from Mie University at Tsu, Japan. He then worked as a research fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, a researcher at Vrije University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium, and a postdoctoral associate at Clemson University, SC, USA, and New York University (NYU), NY, USA. During his period at NYU, Dr. Rahman served as

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Board 97: Robots at Your Service: An Entrepreneurial and Socio-Technical ACL Course Module

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ming Z. Huang, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

the Division of Engineering, Design & Society at Colorado School of Mines. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and Computing in the American Anthropological Association. She studies experts and their work in relation to environments, technolo- gies, and human lives. Her current research projects deal with earthquake risk management technology in Mexico and the United States, environmental data justice in the US/Mexican borderlands, and the development and practice of engineering expertise

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Effects of Alternative Course Design and Instructional Methods in the Engineering Classroom

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Jay Oswald, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25428Effects of Alternative Course Design and Instructional Methods in the Engi-neering ClassroomDr. Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University Lindy Hamilton Mayled is the Director of Instructional Effectiveness for the Fulton Schools of Engineer- ing at Arizona State University. She has a PhD in Psychology of Learning, Education, and Technology from Grand Canyon University. Her research and areas of interest are in improving educational outcomes for STEM students through the integration of active learning and technology-enabled frequent feedback. Prior to her role and Director of Instructional

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Happy Hours are a Godsend

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25077Happy Hours are a GodsendDr. Krishna Pakala, Boise State University Krishna Pakala, Ph.D., is an Clinical Associate Professor at Boise State University, Idaho. His academic research interests include innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.Dr. Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech Dr. Diana Bairaktarova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Through real-world engineering applications, Dr. Bairaktarova’s experiential learning research spans from engineering to psychology to

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Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education with an Integrated 3-D Printing Approach

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma; Noah C. Golly, University of Oklahoma; Blake Herren, University of Oklahoma; James Ian Macdonald, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

, technology assisted engineering education and experiential learning. He is the coordinator of the industry sponsored capstone from at his school and is the advisor of OU’s FSAE team.Prof. Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma Dr. Yingtao Liu is an assistant professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU). Before joining OU, he was an assistant research scientist in the AIMS center at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2014. His research expertise include the development, ad- vanced manufacturing, and application of lightweight composites and nanocomposites, smart structures, non-destructive evaluation, structural health monitoring and prognostics

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Multi-scale Characterization and Visualization of Metallic Structures to Improve Solid Mechanics Education

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma; Nyree Mason, Tuskegee University; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

of Engineering Management and Systems Engi- neering of Missouri University of Science & Technology. Her research interests include multi-criteria decision analysis methods applied to improvement of products and systems. She is a senior member of IIE, a fellow of ASME, a former Fulbright scholar and NRC Faculty Fellow. Her recent research focus includes sustainable product design and enhancing creativity in engineering design settings.Prof. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering of University of Oklahoma. His research interest include product family design, advanced material and engineering education

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Teaching Thermodynamic Properties of Water Without Tears

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26193Teaching Thermodynamic Properties of Water Without TearsDr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. from University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and combustion catalysis using nanopar- ticles. He is also involved in developing educational apps for instructional and research purposes.Dr. Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University Mac Haas, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University

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Using Augmented Reality to Eliminate Common Misconceptions for Students in Core Mechanical Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Golbou Makki
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27112Using Augmented Reality to Eliminate Common Misconceptions for Studentsin Core Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University Anahita Ayasoufi is a lecturer at Department of Mechanical Engineering of Auburn University. She is the winner of William F. Walker Teaching Award for Excellence, Merit and Outstanding Faculty Member Award (student choice). She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Tehran, an M.S. in Aerospace engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from the University of Toledo. Her research interests are in

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Comparative Experiential Learning of Mechanical Engineering Concepts through the Usage of Robot as a Kinesthetic Learning Tool

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27740Comparative Experiential Learning of Mechanical Engineering Concepts throughthe Usage of Robot as a Kinesthetic Learning ToolDr. S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida Mizanoor Rahman received Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineer- ing respectively from Mie University at Tsu, Japan. He then worked as a research fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, a researcher at Vrije University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium, and a postdoctoral associate at Clemson University, SC, USA, and New York University

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Efficacy of Social Media Communications for Enhancing Student Success

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Norman Love, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Moinuddin Shuvo, University of Texas at El Paso; Vishal Bhimrao Zade, University of Texas, El Paso
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

background in Mechanical Engineering. He pursued his Bachelor from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in the same subject. His research interest lies in Additive Manufacturing, Fracture Mechanics, Powder Metallurgy. He also likes to engage with students to help them learn better as he pursues a career in research-based academia while working as a teaching assistant at his graduate school.Mr. Vishal Bhimrao Zade, University of Texas, El Paso Vishal Zade is a PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas, El Paso. He has been working on his research with bulk ceramics and helping students as a Teaching Assistant. c American Society for Engineering Education

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Enhancing Teaching Practices for Fluid Power Class with Interactive Learning Exercises and its Impacts on Students’ Performance

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25046Enhancing Teaching Practices for Fluid Power Class with Interactive Learn-ing Exercises and its Impacts on Students’ PerformanceDr. Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Shehadi is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue Univer- sity. His academic experiences have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working with industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residen- tial and commercial buildings

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An Online Engineering Dynamics Class for College Sophomores: Design, Implementation, and Assessment

Conference Session: Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Catherine A. Scott, Stony Brook University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

entire SUNY system. He has been twice elected as a member of the ASME Mechanisms and Robotics committee and served as the Program Chair for the 2014 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, as the Conference Chair for the 2015 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference and has served as symposium and session chairs for many ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences. He was the general Conference Co-Chair for the 2016 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC/CIE). He has won two SUNY Research Foundation Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) awards, which helped bring a multifunctional Sit-to-Stand assistive device ( http://www.mobilityassist.net ) to the market. The device won