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Russell L. Rhoton, Baker College

Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Comparison of Succeeding Mission-Critical Mechanical Engineering Design/Fabrication Projects.The project, aimed at drawing crowds of local people to our combination Charity event andEngineering Open house late in October, became known as “The Halloween Pumpkin Flingingfor Charity at Baker College School of Engineering”.The first attempt was successful both from a financial standpoint ($350 raised) and perhaps moreimportantly, showed creditable data indicating that student groups, when faced with a problembeyond or outside their skillsets, naturally (with minimal steering) followed a plan of their ownthat turned out to be basically indistinguishable from that of Bloom’s

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Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

Paper ID #31936Undergraduate Engineering Design Projects that InvolveInter-Departmental CollaborationDr. Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University Robert J. Michael, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor in the Mechanical Department at Gannon University, obtained his B.S.M.E. degree from Akron University where he graduated summa cum laude, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Case Western Reserve University. He joined the faculty at Gannon University in the Fall of 2013 as an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering department. Prior to his employment at Gannon, Dr. Michael spent

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Paper ID #31789Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Integration throughEngineering Projects on a Centralized PlatformDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve/enhance engineering education pedagogy. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work in Progress: Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Paper ID #31915First-Year Service Learning Project: Engineering Education with aBroader Social PurposeDr. Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon UniversityDr. David Gee, Gannon University FYS Coordinator, College of Engineering Faculty Advisor, ASME Student ChapterDr. Saeed TiariDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve/enhance engineering education pedagogy. American

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; Kakan C Dey P.E., West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University ; L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Holistic Engineering: A Concept Exploration in a Cross- Disciplinary Project Course ExperienceAbstractHolistic engineering is an approach to the engineering profession, rather than an engineeringdiscipline such as civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. It is inspired by the realization thattraditional engineering does not adequately harness professional skills in its problem-solvingrepertoire. Holistic engineering asks engineers to look outward, beyond the fields of math andscience, in search of solutions to entire problems. While engineering graduates are well preparedin the technical aspects of the engineering

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Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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Paper ID #31918Project-Based Learning and Collaboration among STEM, Arts, Business, andthe Community: Launch Lab Case StudyProf. Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University Jason Zapka is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Youngstown State Univer- sity.Prof. John Martin, Youngstown State University John Martin is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Youngstown State Uni- versity. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Project-Based Learning and Collaboration among STEM, Arts, Business, and the

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Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Nicoline Ying Jie Saw

to constantly check ontheir child. Another added advantage of the system is that the parents will receive an alert if theinfant is not well so that they can provide appropriate medical attention, as opposed to thetraditional way of finding out that the infant is really sick only when checking on the infant.This report talks about the design of a real-time infant monitoring system which is a capstonedesign project experience for a graduate student. The system mentioned in this paper uses amicrocontroller, several biomedical sensors for sensing vital physiological data from the humanbody and sending them to a microcontroller such as MSP432 for processing and a wirelessmodule such as ESP8266 that will inform the parents via an email so they can

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Andrew James Ballard; Nathaniel P Fenwick; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #31944Consolidation of Deep Carpet Cleaner and Vacuum Cleaner: A CapstoneProject to Investigate and Recommend Needed ImprovementsMr. Andrew James BallardMr. Nathaniel P FenwickDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is an associate professor in engineering management and manufacturing at Western Michi- gan University, where she coordinates capstone design project courses, and has developed and teaches a graduate course in project management and a course in manufacturing for sustainability. Dr. Aller’s research interests include professional development of students to enter and succeed in the

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Ashley Emily Lacy; Emily Nottingham; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #31943Recycling of Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) Plastics: A Capstone Project toReduce Waste and Promote Future RecyclingMiss Ashley Emily LacyMiss Emily NottinghamDr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is an associate professor in engineering management and manufacturing at Western Michi- gan University, where she coordinates capstone design project courses, and has developed and teaches a graduate course in project management and a course in manufacturing for sustainability. Dr. Aller’s research interests include professional development of students to enter and succeed in the engineering

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Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Shuchen Cong, Carnegie Mellon University

Paper ID #31982An Engineering Capstone Course From Multiple PerspectivesDr. Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Deanna H. Matthews is Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Teach- ing Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Matthews oversees the undergraduate programs in EPP, including curriculum development and under- graduate student advising, and teaches courses on introductory engineering and public policy and inter- disciplinary project-based courses. Her research has focused on environmental life cycle assessment, energy

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Chandika Annasiwatta, Muskingum University; Sandra Soto-Caban, Muskingum University

education. As a member of an underrepresented group in her field, she is a strong advocate for women participation in STEM. Dr. Soto-Cab´an is a Senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). She is also member of the engineering honor societies Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Design of a Cost-effective Bending/Compression EducationalLaboratory Test Apparatus – an Integrated Project Based Learning ActivityAbstractThis paper is focused on an undergraduate design project on the design and

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Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

classes, and to what extent it helps students tomeet their objectives and quality of their project work. Since our university operates on a quarteracademic system, each course needs to be completed in just 11 weeks. The number of membersin each group of a capstone is either 3 or 4. One example of the project dealing with anautomated bed clearing mechanism of a 3D printing machine is presented in this paper. A groupof 4 students developed two ideas of this system. The design details of one of these ideas ispresented in this paper. The 3D printer in this example uses Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)process. Many automotive, aerospace and other sectors are focusing on using functional 3Dprinted parts to either reduce the weight or to replace metal

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Natalie Grace Bowen, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

mathematics in order for them to becollege- and career-ready. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for secondarymathematics aim to have students practice applying what they learn to real-world scenarios andproblems, while also emphasizing communication, collaboration, problem solving, and criticalthinking skills, similar to the NGSS [2]. Currently, many K-12 science classrooms are faced with challenges when giving studentsreal opportunities to do science involving true inquiry and hands-on learning, especially in high-minority enrollment schools, as they face underfunding and under resourcing, and haveincreasingly less access to certified science teachers [3]. This project, a mobile multifunctionalweather station, utilizes a fairly simple

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Jeremy G. Roberts, West Virginia University

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. Roberts, West Virginia University Dr. Jeremy G. Roberts is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Global Supply Chain Management at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. He received his Doctorate from the University of Phoenix in 2015. In addition, he also possesses the PMI Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications. His teaching interests include supply chain management, project management, and continuous improvement practices. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work-in-Progress: Integrate a conflict resolution session into the freshman engineering problem

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Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University; Mahdi Norouzi, Grand Valley State University

affected by the changes made in Vibrations. ADAMS was introduced to the studentsin one lecture, and some tutorials were made available online for their use. Some HW problemsand a semester project were assigned to the students in which the students were asked to simulatethe systems using Simulink and ADAMS and compare their results. It should be noted that thestudents had prior knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink but were exposed to ADAMS for thefirst time. A brief introduction to the software is outlined below:Software Description: Simulink: Simulink is a graphical editor for modeling, simulating, and analyzing dynamic systems. It consists of a library of blocks (Figure 1) representing the models. It is commonly used in control systems and digital

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Robert Allen Langenderfer, The University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo

approached from the vantage point of conqueringa series of digital enemies. Additionally, by examining the techniques utilized by their favoritevideo games, students infuse the enjoyment excitement of their play-time activities into theircoursework.Industry Demands Algorithm KnowledgeStudents with a background in computer science and software design are in high demand andsignificant job growth is projected. Jobs for high paid applications and systems programmerscurrently employ the largest number of people in the technology field and have a projectedgrowth of 21% by 2028 [1]. To meet this demand, university faculty need to find innovativeways to keep students engaged and increase graduation rates.Technology companies commonly ask software developer

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Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University; Hyung D. Bae, Howard University

alsoinvestigated in the class by coupling different types of analysis to tackle challenging engineeringproblems. Students learn how to work on a multiphysics design project in a team through offlinemeetings, synchronous, and asynchronous communication tools (i.e., Slack and Blackboard).Two third of classes are held in a computer lab of the Department of Mechanical Engineering atHoward University. Some basic concepts/physics and CAE examples are covered during theclasses and students follow the examples on their workstations to practice. And one third of theclasses are performed based on distance learning class. All the learning materials for each classare provided online (e.g., online articles, online tutorials, lecture notes, etc.) for students’ self

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Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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cum Laude with a BSME in 2006, earned a MSME in 2008, and completed her doctorate in mechanical engineering in 2011, all from WVU. At WVU, she has previously served as the Undergraduate and Outreach Advisor for the Mechani- cal and Aerospace Engineering department and the Assistant Director of the Center for Building Energy Efficiency. She has previously taught courses such as Thermodynamics, Thermal Fluids Laboratory, and Guided Missiles Systems, as well as serving as a Senior Design Project Advisor for Mechanical Engineer- ing Students. Her research interests include energy and thermodynamic related topics. Since 2007 she has been actively involved in recruiting and outreach for the Statler College, as part of

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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set aside after one section of ENGR2100 (in the same classroom) during which a tutor will be available to help students with theirquestions about MATH 1110 and ENGR 1002. Kuh [9] has made an extensive study of high-impact practices in education, including collaborative assignments and projects. A primary goalof the current project is to increase student usage of tutoring resources while also encouragingearlier formation of effective study groups within the ENGR 2100 cohort.MethodFor the Fall 2019 semester, 83 incoming students were placed in the PREP cohort by virtue oftheir math placement scores or math transfer credits. Seven of these were transfer students, threewere classified as continuing students, and the balance were first-time in any

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Yabin Liao, Penn State Erie; Sheng Liu

foundation of many upper-level engineering courses. Dynamics, inparticular, is a challenging subject for many students, partly due to the difficulty of visualizingsome of the important concepts. With the explosion of digital technologies in recent years,computer simulation and animation have drawn great interest as a tool to teach and learnDynamics. The concepts and problem-solving processes are presented in a dynamic environmentthat allows interactivity. Students can observe and interact with computer representations ofphysical phenomena, and develop deeper understanding of critical concepts. This paperintroduces the so-called MechGames (Mechanics Games) project, which aims to blendsimulations and games together to teach important concepts, and

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Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College of Flint; Athanas Mutani Manyama, Baker College

individual StudentAccount through two options- (a) Paying USD 14.00 per month with no contract or (b)Purchasing a year’s access for USD 99.00. Alternatively, they can use the university’sEducational License Account at USD 25.00 per year. SkyCiv software provides resources suchas tutorials and featured projects. One of the main benefits of the software is that it also givesdetailed reporting of the calculations, similar to hand calculations, thus enabling students toverify their hand solutions. Additionally, many reinforced concrete, steel, and wood structuraldesign codes are fully integrated in the software and hence can be used in structural designcourses as well.Courses Selected for SkyCiv ApplicationACT 201 Structural Analysis: This course

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Mallory Taylor, Ohio Northern University; Nathan Rausch, Ohio Northern University; Kasie Dawn Moeller

would be the betterchoice for the scooter and the desired constraints and evaluation metrics. A way to increase thespeed of the scooter is to get a longer chain to switch to the larger gear located at the top of thesteering column. This would increase the gear ratio which would increase the speed. The currentscooter did not meet the weight constraint the customer desired. If the scooter was made out oflighter materials such as carbon fiber instead of steel, aluminum, and wood the scooter wouldmake the 20 pound weight limit. Due to not being on campus the pedals are still on the scooterinstead of normal bike handles for ease of use for the rider. Lastly, to improve this project abroader client base would’ve allowed more knowledge about what a

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Jacob Allen Poremski, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

analysis of products. My professional development at Kennametal over the past two summers has focused on analyzing both the static and fatigue properties associated with products during operation. Verification of results and generating technical analysis reports followed all completed analyses. Currently, I am working on a senior design project focused on the design and analysis of robotic end of arm tooling to help Kennametal automate a specific pick and place process in a manufacturing facility. I seek to attend graduate school to obtain a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering part time while working full time as a Mechanical Engineer.Dr. Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College Dr. Jobes is a Professor of

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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students perceived significantly more career barriers thanmen [46]. Women serving as role models might provide a more balanced view of the field andhelp in forming a realistic perception for students about engineering and careers in the field.Impact of Role Models and Perception of Female Students Studies were conducted to determine the impact of female role models’ visits to highschools and integrated science classes where female students were enrolled. The visits by femalerole models raised awareness about career options and possibilities for female students. At thatage, projecting themselves into a long-term career path may be very difficult for students. It maybe that female students need long term mentoring by female role models [47

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Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

] K.W. Van Treuren, B.R. Jean, and C.C. Fry, “Teaching creativity and innovation in the classroom,” 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, United States, 10-13 June 2012. [Online.] Available: http://peer.asee.org/22003 [Accessed January 19, 2020].[8] H. Petroski, “Polishing the gem: a first-year design project,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 87, no. 4, 445-449, Oct. 1998. [Online.] Available: Proquest Central Search: proquest.com [Accessed January 26, 2020].[9] V. M. Bentz, “Deep learning groups: combining emotional and intellectual learning,” Clinical Sociology Review, vol 10, no. 1, 71-88, Jan. 1992. [Online.] Available: http://digital commons.wayne.edu/csr/vol10/iss1

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Kristin Brewster, West Virginia University; Patrick O'Donnell

, the point value, the type of assignments, thegrade they received, the date the assignment was graded, and the date the grade was recorded.The grades included are: quizzes, test, papers, projects, presentations, exams, and lab reports.Grades can be e-mailed or turned-in in-person to the RHC.Grades must be 85% or higher, or a B+ or higher on a letter scale. Grades are then multiplied forclasses of 200, 300, or 400 level. This is to incentivize upperclassmen (RAs or returningstudents) to participate as well as reward students who are taking harder, upper level classes.Grades are not accepted after one month of being graded to prevent floors from stacking gradesfor months on end and then delivering a mountain of extra work/grades on the RHC at

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Kyle Bohmier, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

generators because of their greatly reduced amount of parasitic drag [1-4].Conventional and non-conventional vortex generators also have other applications that they are used foras well including: noise reduction, increasing lift, and improving heat exchanger performance. It has beenshown in various studies that they are capable of decreasing noise by up to 2 decibels and increasing liftby 14%; however, because these are not the main area of interest for this research project, they will not bediscussed any further during this study.Micro vortex generators come in a variety of sizes and geometries. Seven common geometries and twocommon orientations are shown in Figure 1; however, this is by no means an exhaustive list

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Liangcheng Yang, Illinois State University

7% 6% Figure 2. Percentage of student jobs. Adopted from [16].3.2 Job locationThe location of the job, whether on campus or off campus seemed to play a significant role inaffecting their academic performance as reported by several studies [27, 28]. On campusemployment such as working on research projects and campus services usually allow students tohave more contact with faculty members and peers, and apply what they learned in classroominto their jobs; while off campus employment provides fewer opportunities for students tointegrate their classroom experiences with their job duties. Another factor that off campusemployment may negatively affect academic performance is the work schedule. Studentsworking on retail

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Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez, Michigan State University

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are focused on best practices for student learning and student success. He is currently developing and researching SMART assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created and co-teaches a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies.Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University Sara Roccabianca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of