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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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final delivery of the project is a working prototype and a report thatdelineates the task of the prototype, theoretical information that pertains to the design, materialsand methods, results and conclusion on the project.INTRODUCTIONIncreasingly our appliances, machines and even the clothes we wear are equipped with sensors.As educators, we need to educate our emerging workforce to design, fabricate and maintain thesenew “smart” appliances. Through the maker movement [1] many high school students arefamiliar with smart technology equipment before arriving on our campuses and our challenge isto engage them in developing a more rigorous engineering approach to the design, testing anddeployment of sensor systems. In response to this challenge we

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

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the remotely-accessibleinfrastructure to create an on-line lab. Figure 1 shows a simple 3D rendering of a laboratorysetup that could support an undergraduate course in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or heattransfer. The working fluid in the system is water and students observe the fluid’s behavior bycontrolling and measuring various physical properties. The rightmost water bin contains aheating element. The leftmost bin does not and is of a different volume than the first. A pumpcirculates the water through the system while transducers measure flow rate and pressure.Thermocouples record the temperature in various locations throughout the system. Severalinexpensive Sony Playstation 3 Eye cameras are affixed to the aluminum frame of the rig

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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parts of learning [1]. This work is basedin part on Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle [2] learning theory which states that learners learnbest, regardless of their preferred learning style, when they follow a certain process (cycle/spiral)consisting of four steps: experiencing, watching, thinking/modeling, and applying/doing. Thus,design on paper, computer modeling, and implementing the designs in the physical world arecrucial parts of learning. Kolb’s learning cycle has been applied in engineering education in manyundergraduate engineering curricula such as civil engineering [3-5], mechanical engineering [5],chemical engineering [3, 4, 6], aeronautical engineering [5], industrial engineering [7], andmanufacturing engineering [3, 4, 8

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Lijun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Dongxiao Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology ; Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Zhonglian Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Hai Lin, Beijing Institute of Technology

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pedagogy for organizing theinstruction. Specifically, the semester-long project was divided into several problems.Students ultimately completed the project step by step in the process of solving theseproblems.Following the backward design process [1], the authors refined 5 learning outcomes fromABET criteria firstly and then designed a comprehensive assessment plan including directassessment and indirect assessment corresponding to each learning outcome. Lastly, theauthors designed instructional activities in class and after class assignments based on thelearning outcomes and assessment plan.The course’s signature characters include problem-based learning, driven by hands-onproblem solving and just-in-time scaffolding lectures, and portfolio-based

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Michael G. Patterson, University of Pennsylvania ; Carolyne H. Godon, University of Pennsylvania; Leann Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania; Sevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania

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to measure usability and user experiences, a survey wasadministered to student laboratory employees and student end users. Open survey questions werealso included and analyzed for common themes to identify future improvements to the system.Student end users who also utilize lab resources in other areas of the School of Engineeringcompare and contrast their experiences between systems in terms of usability. Lab staff andinstructor perspectives will be discussed.Background Our Bioengineering, also referred to as Biomedical Engineering, educational laboratory,serves as both a teaching laboratory for regular laboratory courses, while at the same timeremains open for general use, as a “MakerSpace.” 1 While some of these classes use

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Brian D. Storey, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Bradley A. Minch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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function. For example, the edX course on electrical circuits listsas learning objectives: designing and analyzing circuits; lumped circuit models and abstraction;construction of simple digital gates; and measurement of circuit variables [1]. This paper is abouta course designed to enable the novice learner to begin using foundational understanding todesign simple instrumentation circuits that can sense and measure physical phenomena that areconcrete to the novice learner, such as angle, weight, temperature, relative humidity, distance,and one’s own heartbeat, pulse, and blood pressure. After completing the modules, students aregiven an opportunity to design a final project involving sensing, measurement, andinstrumentation. As a first-semester

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Eleanor Byrnes, Harvey Mudd College; Yaqub Alam Mahsud, Harvey Mudd College; Spencer Rosen, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College

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into the pedagogy of laboratory design.1 IntroductionEngineering is a discipline that requires interaction with the physical world, so it is of littlesurprise that there is broad consensus among engineering educators that laboratory classes are animportant part of engineering curriculums ​[1]​. However, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) doesn’t specify how many laboratory classes should be inan engineering program, instead offering the guideline that laboratory experiences should be“appropriate to the program” ​[2]​. Literature is also quiet on the question of “how manyengineering laboratory classes does an undergraduate engineer take?”This study tried to answer that question by performing a systematic review of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing-Microstructure-Property-Performance Relationships: thermal barrier coating, solid oxide fuel cell, hydrogen transport membrane, lithium-ion battery 2. Physics-based Multi-scale Models: ab ini- tio, molecular dynamics (MD), discrete element models (DEM), finite element models (FEM) 3. Coupled Phenomena: diffusion-thermomechanical properties 4. Additve Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing: AM materials characterization, AM process (laser metal powder bed fusion, ceramic slurry extrusion) design and modeling (http://www.engr.iupui.edu/˜jz29/) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Kay Hutchinson, University of Virginia

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Switching Regulator OperationIntroductionAt the University of Virginia, we have experienced increased student interest in alternate andrenewable energy topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering over the past five years. Thishas presented a challenge, as we currently only offer a single "Electromagnetic EnergyConversion" course, which is in a lecture format with a required associated laboratory section.To address this challenge, we have been systematically phasing out older topics, i.e., D.C.motors, and adding course content relevant to photovoltaics and wind energy production, i.e.,microgrids [1]. This has necessitated a redesign of some of our laboratory experiences andrequired us to reconsider the most efficient way to transmit a breadth of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Brandon Marroquin, Sam Houston State University

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motions.The implemented prototype has the ability to move in 4 axis directions with 4 servo motors. Thevoltage across variable resistors is not completely linear rather a noisy one. Capacitors are used acrosseach resistor to filter out this noise, as shown in figure 1. This voltage represents the control positionand is fed into four ADC channels of Arduino to get corresponding digital values. The Arduino UNOADC has a resolution of 10 bit, means it maps input voltages between 0 and 5V into digital valuesbetween 0 and 1023; in other words, 4.9mV per unit. This project is very helpful for beginners whowant to make a robotic arm with low cost.Objectives Create artificial arms for different inhuman situation Motivate new students in robot

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mengqiao Yang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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configuration is given in Figure 1. Thedeflection voltage of the Wheatstone bridge is the input variable to the data acquisition system.Therefore, the output voltage needs to be related to the change in strain of the soda can. Thisstrain information is then used to determine the internal pressure change based on the physics ofthin-walled pressure vessels. POWER SOURCE DAQ UNITFigure 1. Schematic for the Wheatstone bridge circuit.Students use a soldering iron to attach a strain-gage on the soda can and electronically wire it asone of the bridge’s arm as shown in the schematic in Fig

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Kip D. Coonley, Duke University; Alexander Gregory Culbert, Duke University; Aaron Franklin, Duke University

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device operation.Similar work has examined both when to best introduce new course material and how to makethat material relevant. Learning theorists propound a structure for education where a scaffoldedframework is coupled with just-in-time information [1]. Both breadth and depth are consistentlyreferenced throughout curricula as an effective means to educate an engineer [2]. Across coursesand through repeated work, both requirements can be met. When to do so appears to depend uponthe level of the material. The objective of one recent study in an introductory lumped systemsmodeling course sought to address the issue of learning retention and understanding with simpleactivities presented early in the term [3]. Another approach, taken by a recent

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Emanuel A. Sanchez, Sam Houston State University

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- DELOS Division – BYOE SessionSummaryThe development of Remotely Operated Vehicles used in ocean explorations has posed many challengesover the years [1]. The opportunity from past experiences at the Marine Advanced Technology Educationcompetitions inspired the student to create a small scale ROV(reduced price). The purpose is to educatestudents in learning the concepts of robotics. The robot will have a mixture of analog and digitalapplications. This project will help educate students on how robotics can apply in the marine and geospatialenvironments [2, 3]. Underwater robotics will show a different and challenging approach compared toconventional robotic systems. There is a great demand for technicians and engineers in the area of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Jacob Robert Huene, Oral Roberts University; Michael Stephen Huene, Oral Roberts University; Esther Marie Spear, Oral Roberts University; Ezra Whitman Walblay, Oral Roberts University; Harley Craig, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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method used in some developing nations is to filter water through a ceramicwater filter (CWF). One of the more common shapes for this type of filter is a frustum. Withenough time, gravity will cause the water to flow through the porous material. This allows thefrustum to act as a filter for the water which collects in a container beneath the frustum. Thegreater the depth of water, the faster the water will filter through the frustum. However, as thewater level lowers, the filtration rate decreases. In addition to this, the study done by Bielefeldtet al. [1] states that a CWF will only catch particles greater than approximately 1 µm. Whilethis can eliminate most harmful substances, it may not be able to remove viruses due to theirsmall size.CWFs

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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in Colombia (Universidad del Valle) wanted to receivespecialized academic advice and support in the field of composite materials manufacturing foraerospace applications.The Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and establishedprofessionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions acrossthe globe [1]. Steven McNeil wrote: “being a Fulbright Specialist was a fantastic experience forme, not just for the increase in cultural awareness and exposure to different learningenvironments, but also the interactions with the wonderful Italian students and faculty thatforged life-long friendships” [2]. Doris MacDonald found during her specialist program inIndonesia that working was

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Glorio Singui, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Shambhuraj Hansraj Wadghule; Chauncey Eugene Frend; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #30215Developing Virtual Reality Module to Improve Student Learning Experiencein Additive Manufacturing CurriculumProf. Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Jing Zhang’s research interests are broadly centered on understanding the processing-structure- property relationships in advanced ceramics and metals for optimal performance in application, and iden- tifying desirable processing routes for its manufacture. To this end, the research group employs a blend of experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Rick Evans, Cornell University; Jeffrey Moses, Cornell University; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University

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Developing best practices for teaching scientific documentation: Toward a better understand of how lab notebooks contribute to knowledge-building in engineering design and experimentation.IntroductionThere are many reasons for various disciplines within the sciences and engineering to requirelaboratory (hereafter lab) courses or courses with labs associated with them. Perhaps paramountamong those reasons is that labs introduce students to the very specific knowledge practices thatenable “cumulative knowledge-building” related to those disciplines [1]. In a way similar tostudios and their connection with some of the visual arts, e.g., painting, sculpture, photography,printmaking, labs within the sciences and engineering provide

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University; Joe Conner, Oklahoma State University; Brian K. Norton P.E., Oklahoma State University; Qinang Hu, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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technology through the dedicated undergraduate (MET 4173) class as well as through the hands-on training sessions and certification (level 1 to 4) in the Endeavor Digital Manufacturing Maker Space.Dr. Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University Dr. Rowland has extensive military experience that includes military acquisition; research and develop- ment related to test and evaluation of military equipment; management of high risk technical programs and advanced application of statistical designs. He served as the Chief Scientist for the Chemical Test Division at the Dugway Proving Ground, as well as the Director of Research for NitroLift Inc. Currently, Brad is the ENDEAVOR Operations Manager who helped design the facility

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Dayna Lee Martínez, Northeastern University

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efficient. An example is in the Pharmaceutical industry where statisticaltools are used to determine the need to speed up the drug-development process, and the Food and DrugAdministration's (FDA's) expectations for the incorporation of the principles of quality by design (QbD)and process analytical technology (PAT) in process and analytical development [1]. In addition, employersof chemical engineering graduates require applicants to understand statistical tools prevalent in industry.Currently, statistics is not a required course in Chemical Engineering (ChemE) curriculum at NortheasternUniversity. There is a need to teach and apply valuable statistical tools into the ChemEcurriculum. However, the industrial engineering (IE) curriculum includes

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; John D. Lynch, Washington State University, Vancouver

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support and improveengineering undergraduate students’ lab report writing. The workshop contents consisted of 1)lab instructors’ expectations, 2) the fundamentals of lab report writing (rhetorical features of labreports), and 3) productive feedbacks. The workshops were offered to six U/GTAs from fivecourses (two sophomore, two junior, and one senior electrical engineering lab courses). In orderto identify the overall effectiveness of the workshops, we conducted the survey and focus groupwith the U/GTAs to investigate their writing background, their understanding of audienceawareness, their perspectives and understanding of writing instruction, and their lab reportevaluation processes. We also collected the graded lab reports to investigate

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Ryan Banow, University of Saskatchewan; Sean Maw P.Eng., University of Saskatchewan

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for iterative exploration and experimentation. Understanding couldalmost literally be built with the trusses.This notion guided the development of TrussVR©. Ultimately, TrussVR© contained threeseparate activities or modules. The first was a guided exposure to different types of trusses.TrussVR© users are shown a shelf full of model trusses. They can select one, and then “play”with it (where “play” means they can apply external loads, see the resulting internal loads, andthen modify the loads to see how the truss behaviour changes). If they spend at least 30 secondson a truss, they get a “point”. They can get up to 6 points in the exercise by looking at andplaying with at least 6 different truss types. Figure 1 shows a Polynesian truss in

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Darius Fieschko, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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processes such asManufacturing Production Lines, Chemical & Petrochemical, Energy & Utilities, Pulp & Paper,Oil & Gas, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Food, Tobacco, & Beverage,Automotive, and more [1].The PLC market has shown consistent growth over the last 50 years, and growth is going tocontinue with an expected compound annual growth rate of 3.7% between the forecast period of2019 to 2024 [2]. In fact, automated PLC systems are projected to reduce average machinedowntime from 20% to almost 4% [3].PLC programming is a part of engineering technology programs at many universities, and arecommonly taught by experienced industry people or implemented as a module in industrialcontrol [4], fluid power [5

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy

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-UpPreliminary calculations of the thermal lump system theory [1] were performed in order todetermine the appropriate size of the two lumped systems. The requirement as that they mustcool to room temperature from 100 oC in less than 20 minutes, and that they are made fromaluminum. Scrap aluminum pieces were available at the department’s machine shop. Thecooling is achieved by natural convection and some radiation in stagnant room air. Thecalculations led to the sizes of two lumped system designs: a) a cube with a side length of 10 mmand b) a cylinder of dimeter 10 mm and height 10 mm. With reference to Fig. 1, and consideringthe sizes of these two systems and the Ti T Fig. 1 Schematic

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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have been enriched with an updated experimentallaboratory sequence, which include three 2-hour courses: 1) Mechanics Laboratory, 2) ThermalFluids Laboratory, and 3) Aerospace or Mechanical Laboratory. The first two courses were de-signed to supplement lecture-based theory courses during the same semester students are takingthem. The third course challenges students to design and execute their own experiments, buildingupon skills they learn in the earlier labs. Thus, the new sequence includes horizontal integrationwith discipline courses across the curriculum, and vertical scaffolding of skills related to experi-ment design and analysis.The Mechanics Laboratory course was offered to the first cohort in Spring 2019. It was designed togive hands

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Joshua Pierson, University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Edwin Chiuz, University of Georgia; Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Christopher Herring, University of Georgia

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, fabrication, and testing as Capstone ExperienceAbstract The impetus of capstone experience is to allow a student to use knowledge they havecultivated and skills they have gained to design and develop a solution to a problem or toinnovate an existing artifact for better performance. The University of Georgia (UGA) recentlystarted a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Collegiate Design Series (CDS) specificallythe Formula SAE (FSAE). The CDS “competitions take students beyond textbook theory byenabling them to design, build, and test the performance of a real vehicle and then compete withother students from around the globe in exciting and intense competitions” [1]. The FSAEactivities align with the capstone experience

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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that the hands-on natureand project selection motivates students to be creative and accomplish more than the minimum.IntroductionThe coupling of electrical and mechanical devices is all around, from cars, smart homes, and tofactories. Machines and industrial facilities constantly grow in complexity due to increasedcustomer expectations regarding their purpose and flexibility [1]. Consumers desire features suchas automatic controls and voice recognition. Mechatronic devices are all around and effectiveindustry leaders will be those that understand other disciplines [2]. Many students are users ofthese devices and interested and motivated to take mechatronic courses, due to their hands-onand project based nature [3].Mechatronics courses, by