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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Z. Huang, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanical Engineering

ethical implications inherent in its applications. A course module, named ‘Robotsat Your Service’, was developed to engage students to critically think about the social and ethicalimplications while performing technical research assignments and identifying new opportunitiesin robotic applications. Active & collaborative learning (ACL), such as jigsaw and gallery walk,are used for effectively engaging students and promoting self-learning. Initial assessments of itsfirst deployment in Spring 2018 showed positive outcomes for its feasibility. This module wasdeveloped for an undergraduate junior/senior robotics course; however, its generic format makesit suitable for graduate level adoption as well.IntroductionEngineering students traditionally

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

classifiedas masters institutions by the Carnegie classification system. Out of the total 21 comparativelearning gains in the SURE survey, the EGGN 122 students’ learning gains were higher than theaverage student population for the following 10 areas: tolerance for obstacles, understandknowledge construct, assertions require evidence, understand science, learn ethical conduct,learn lab techniques, understand primary literature, understand how scientists think, learn towork independently, and potential for science teaching.Figure 8. Comparative means on the 21 learning gain items. The mean learning gains from "YourStudents" data are depicted as green triangles. For comparison, the "All Students" means (bluediamonds) represent the n≤3281 responses from

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Mechanical Engineering

professional skills.Scholarly journal articlesThere are scholarly journal articles that report results of surveys of employers and alumni onwhich skills are most important for early-career engineers. Most of these articles are not specificto ME. Many of the following articles are discussed in Ref. [17].Tryggvason et al. report on a major revision of the ME curriculum at the University of Michigan[18]. This revision was informed by a survey taken in 1993 in which alumni rated courses andtopics based on their importance; design and creativity, technical communication, interpersonalskills, and professional ethics were rated as the most important; alumni also stated that they werenot as well-prepared in these areas as they were in traditional ME technical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Mechanical Engineering

will be describedfurther.BackgroundLaboratory time serves multiple functions in an engineering curriculum. Feisel and Rosa outline13 potential learning objectives that include instrumentation, models, and data analysis, but alsocreativity, ethics, and sensory awareness [1]. Educators across science and engineering areworking on shifting from cookbook laboratories to more authentic scientific experiences [2-4].Round and Lom describe a “continuum of autonomy, responsibility, and immersion” in labexperiences, with cookbook labs at the lowest level and apprenticeship in a research lab at thehighest level [5].The integration of lecture and laboratory experiences is effective for linking the theoretical andpractical and for increasing student

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel; Jason Geathers, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

identifies a number of best practices andtransferable lessoned learned.IntroductionAcademic and career mentoring for engineering students is more important today than any timein recent history, as our multi-generational workforce has different career expectations yet areworking together. The Baby Boomer generation, who are now retiring in record numbers, desireda steady career path, valued a strong work ethic, and hoped that company loyalty would lead toappropriate compensation [1]. The Generation X workforce preferred an improved work-balancethat resulted in job satisfaction and stability with a focus on individual advancement [1].Millennials, formally known as Gen Y, have seen downsizing, hiring practices with 2-3 yearcontracts to keep the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward H. Currie, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

prototype, that is the hallmark of 21st-century engineering practice._____ This course accomplished this goal.Part AThis course has provided me with:_____ An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering._____ An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data._____ An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability._____ An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams._____ An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems._____ An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility._____ An ability to

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

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Mechanical Engineering

monitored daily on theplatform to make sure students did not post inappropriate content, materials that could be seen asdocuments for cheating, or engage in highly negative feedback to each other. Students who wereviolating the ethical rules were informed and any post was immediately removed. We observedlittle student activity on the site during the first half of the semester. During this lightly usedtime, the class took two major exams. After the second major exam the students wereencouraged to use the platform by giving them a very minor grade incentive in the form of extracredit. This incentive caused some students to begin using the software very significantly.During this incentive period, the class was given another two major exams. Data

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 5. Ann ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership

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

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Mechanical Engineering

fundraising strategy and action plan according to the target budget. [IDENTIFY unexpected opportunities to create extraordinary value]  (3/4) Illustrate the impact of the triple bottom line on the design project. [EXAMINE societal and individual needs, DISCERN and PURSUE ethical practices]The subset of learning objectives for Competition Projects 2 (Spring) associated with anentrepreneurial mindset are as follows with Bloom’s taxonomy levels in parentheses. Eachlearning objective is also matched to associated entrepreneurial mindset example behaviors asdefined in the KEEN framework.  (6) Justify through presentation the value of the vehicle. [EVALUATE technical feasibility and economic drivers, CONVEY engineering