Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamed Samandari, Miami University; Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

education. American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, 77.2. Lattuca, L. R., Bergom, I., & Knight, D. B. (2014). Professional development, departmental contexts, and use of instructional strategies. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(4), 549-572.3. Thomas, J. W. (2000). A review of research on project-based learning.4. Slough, S. W., & Milam, J. O. (2013). Theoretical framework for the design of STEM project-based learning. In STEM Project-Based Learning (pp. 15-27). SensePublishers, Rotterdam.5. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Morgan, J. R. (Eds.). (2013). STEM project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach. Springer Science & Business Media.6

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bidhan C. Roy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanics

conceptualknowledge, and of course in skill sets.A course in Dynamics is part of a series of courses in Engineering Mechanics, the others beingStatics and Mechanics of Materials. In a Mechanical Engineering curriculum, it is an importantpre-requisite for courses in Dynamical Systems, Fluid Dynamics, and Mechanisms andMachines. Therefore, a clear conceptual understanding of the basic principles of Dynamics iswarranted, so that students can undertake critical thinking in future courses and in theirprofessional career.The principles of Dynamics, as part of a course in Engineering Mechanics, is better understoodby intensive problem solving. Because of limited time in classroom lectures, problem solving inhomework assignements is an integral part of the learning

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

students to engineering. For example, Busch-Vishniac andJarosz (2004) suggested that integration of team experiences to the curriculum of engineeringthat traditionally had been left to senior year, in earlier years would improve the reputation ofengineering and help students enjoy the academic experience more. Similarly, Gunasekera andFriedrich (2009) argued that the dominant theory-based and not value-oriented pedagogies inSTEM “alienate those students who learn best in creative, cooperative settings that considervalue and emphasize design and synthesis” (p. 162).Intentional instruction about teamwork, particularly when it emphasizes diverse teams andinclusive work practices, offers students professional skills they need to be successful, while

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Ghosh, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

attending group activities in a multidisciplinary senior design class. This paper presentsimplementation details of motivational strategies presented in three earlier papers together with asuggested approach to deliver them. The student performance data is from a well-acclaimed,ABET accredited, career oriented mechanical engineering curriculum. The paper clearlydemonstrates both horizontal and vertical integration of engineering mechanics concepts in thecurriculum beginning with freshman level and ending with the upper level elective classes.Mathematics is delivered in a meaningful way enhancing reinforcement and understanding. Inaddition, assessment adjustments are made to encourage increased mathematical rigor andpractice of logical arguments

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy K. Dunford, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

their Dynamics curriculum, they encountered similardifficulties in translating research to practice10. These faculty members wanted to create a newresource- and technology-rich learning environment. However, while each component of theproposed classroom had its own robust body of literature, there was little existing research tohelp integrate these diverse methods into a single course. Thus, these instructors relied on their extensive past experience as educationalpractitioners to guide an initial course redesign. The resulting curriculum, now referred to as theFreeform learning environment, was successful by many metrics. For example, grades inDynamics improved as the percentage of students earning D, F, or W (withdrawal) grades

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanics

adoption.Institutional Contexts First and foremost, we acknowledge that the work described in this paper is largelythanks to institutional support. At the University of San Diego (USD), where author DAC works,the push towards contextualization in engineering is situated in a larger university mission andstrategic vision, a liberal arts University Core curriculum, and an NSF RED grant sharedamongst leadership in the School of Engineering, as well as a new engineering department andprogram committed to helping students understand how their work impacts society. (Details canbe found in [11].) Due to this multi-layer united initiative, the new Integrated Engineeringprogram at USD is committed to broadening the definition of engineering and providingstudents

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Amir H Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

, W. L. (1995). Engineering Mechanics: Statics. Reading, Mass: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.13. Sheppard, S. D., & Tongue, B. H. (2007). Statics: Analysis and Design of Systems in Equilibrium. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.14. Meriam, J. L., & Kraige, L. G. (2012). Engineering Mechanics (7th ed). New York: J. Wiley.15. Costanzo, F., Plesha, M. E., & Gray, G. L. (2013). Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (2nd ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.16. Riley, W. F., Sturges, L. D., & Morris, D. H.(2002). Statics and Mechanics of Materials: An Integrated Approach (2nd ed). New York: J. Wiley.17. Pytel, A., Kiusalaas, J. (2015). Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th edition). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.18. Giancoli