Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Alexandru Catalin Belu, Case Western Reserve University

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AC 2011-2209: TEACHING MECHANICS WITH MAPLERadian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA, and Research Assistant Professor at DRI, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling

Conference Session

Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Lafayette

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), T2J-1-T2J-2. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/5673347/. 2010.[5] Rebecca M. Reck, “Common Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Control Systems Laboratories”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 60, 4, (257), (2017). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7896572. 2017.[6] R. M. Felder and R. Brent, “Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria”. Journal of Engineering Education, 92: 7-25. https://doi:10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2003.tb00734.x, 2003.[7] Zachariah M. Deyo, Donna Huynh, Charmaine Rochester, Deborah A. Sturpe, and Katie Kiser (2011). “Readiness for Self-directed Learning and Academic Performance in an Abilities Laboratory Course”. American Journal of

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Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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others, for ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology) accreditation and how they contribute towards satisfying the criteria for obtainingeducational learning objectives. Arati et al [7] argue that Laboratory plays a vital role in acquiringtechnical skills which are needed in professional careers. Traditional learning from theory coursesis supplemented by laboratory work for verification and deep conceptual understanding. Sasha etal [8] assert in their work that demonstrators play an important role in teaching practical conceptsand skills in engineering. They also outline a training program for laboratory managers that resultsin improved skills and leads to greater satisfaction. Feldman and Silevitch [9] conductedexperiments to

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Christopher Deline, University of Michigan; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Steven Sandoval, University of Michigan; Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Yang Li, University of Michigan; Richard Redick, University of Michigan; Julie Bellerose, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Bogdan Oaida, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan

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AC 2007-1409: CHALLENGES FACING THE STUDENT SPACE SYSTEMSFABRICATION LABORATORY AND LESSONS LEARNEDThomas Liu, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace Engineering, liutm@umich.eduChristopher Deline, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Electrical EngineeringRafael Ramos, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Space SystemsSteven Sandoval, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringAshley Smetana, University of Michigan Undergraduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringYang Li, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringRichard Redick, University of Michigan Undergraduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringJulie Bellerose, University of

Conference Session

Efficient Authenticity: Modeling, Labs, Real-World Applications in Aerospace

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Paper ID #17789A Helicopter Flight Laboratory Experience in an Undergraduate HelicopterAeronautics CourseLt. Col. Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy LTC Rich Melnyk is an Army Aviator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point. He developed and implemented the first course offering of Thermal-Fluid Systems I in 2005. He was an Instructor and Assistant Professor from 2004-2007 and returned to teaching in 2015. He has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, a PE in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Technology Management and recently commanded a

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

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AC 2012-4796: A QUARTER-CENTURY OF TEACHING SPACECRAFTMISSION DESIGNDr. Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin Wallace Fowler has served on the faculty of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas, Austin, since 1965. He is a Fellow of both the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He served as National President of the ASEE in 2000-01. He currently directs the NASA Texas Space Grant Con- sortium. He was the recipient of the 1985 AIAA/ASEE John Leland Atwood Award and the 1994 ASEE Fred Merryfield Design Education Award

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

logic elements.While many engineering programs have already implemented PLC courses in their curricula,instruction remains lacking in many others. Since engineering students with some PLC trainingmay have better career opportunities than those who do not, this may represent an area forimprovement for some programs.Introduction to Projects and Tools is a freshman level course offered to electrical engineeringstudents at [XXX University]. This one-credit laboratory course serves to provide students withhands-on experience with a variety of projects such as the implementation of 555 timers, basiclogic circuits, and measurements of electrical quantities.A two-week PLC module was developed and implemented in the Introduction to Projects andTools

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darin Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mischa Kim, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. He teaches Control Systems, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics & Control, Space Mechanics, and Dynamics. His research interests lie in the field of nonlinear dynamics and control with particular emphasis on spacecraft applications. Page 12.575.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Educational Tools for Systems Simulation and Laboratories Leading to the Capstone Design Sequence in Aerospace EngineeringAbstract During the industrial product development cycle simulation has

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Suzanne Lessack, University of Michigan; Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Rebecca Wind, University of Michigan; William Woelk, University of Michigan; Theresa Biehle, University of Michigan; Laura Dionisio, Loyola Marymount University; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Nathaniel Gallaher, University of Michigan; Katie Thorne, Michigan Technological University; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan

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Gallaher, University of Michigan Undergraduate Student, Electrical EngineeringKatie Thorne, Michigan Technological University Undergraduate Student, PhysicsRafael Ramos, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Space ScienceBrian Gilchrist, University of Michigan Professor, Electrical Engineering and Space SciencePeter Washabaugh, University of Michigan Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering Page 12.1065.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Microgravity Flight Testing as a Case Study on the Student Space Systems Fabrication LaboratoryAbstractAs a student-run organization, the Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory (S3FL)provides over a

Conference Session

Learning to Design Aerospace Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Christopher Deline, University of Michigan; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Steven Sandoval, University of Michigan; Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan

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, University of Michigan Associate Professor, Atmospheric and Space Sciences Page 11.1332.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE STUDENT SPACE SYSTEMS FABRICATION LABORATORY: AN APPROACH TO SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAbstractThe Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory (S3FL) is a student-led organizationdedicated to providing students with practical space systems design and fabrication experiencenot readily available through the usual academic curriculum. S3FL’s approach is to enhanceeducation by coupling classroom knowledge with practicum experience involving realengineering design, analysis, test

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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from the PAF College of Aeronautical Engineering, Pakistan. His research interests include aircraft design, experimental aerodynamics, and engineering education. Page 23.1304.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using a UAV to Teach Undergraduates Math and Aircraft PerformanceAbstractHands-on activities based pedagogies have been determined to be effective in motivating andenhancing understanding of complex engineering concepts in undergraduate education. The useof laboratory exercises supporting theoretical concepts in the classroom

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Christopher Cotting, United States Air Force Test Pilot School

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Diversity

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flying and laboratory events. Ideally practical events such as flying or laboratories occurclose to when an academic topic is introduced. Aircraft availability can often drive schedules tocompress or expand, causing a less than ideal connection between teaching in the classroom andin flight. Usually students are flying an event that they learned in the classroom a few weeks prior.This means that students are learning new material in the classroom while trying to focus on anupcoming flight that covers material from two weeks ago.While care is taken to keep practical and academic events linked as closely as possible, delays arecommon. Some of this delay is due to aircraft maintenance issues, or instructor availability. Forexample, each student

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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AC 2012-3636: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING IS STILL COOL: ACTIVELEARNING, EFFECTIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUESDr. Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Systems Engineering Program, Division of Engineering, Q-349, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060; Office: 678- 915-7241; Fax: 678-915-5527; Web: http://www.spsu.edu/systemseng/adeel khalid.htm; http://www.spsu.edu/aerospace/. Page 25.139.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Aerospace Engineering is still cool

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lance W. Traub, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

skills to conduct their projects, core topics werecovered in formalized lectures and assignments conducted towards the beginning of thesemester. Topics covered included: • Familiarity with NI LabView (implemented during the laboratory period) o Taught in four lectures with an application orientation. o Students learned LabView by writing an acquisition code for an ATI 6- component platform type balance. o Teaching approach was minimalistic such that students would need to explore the numerous menu options to find suitable VIs to perform a desired task. Note that a suggested approach to implementing the VI(s) was presented

Conference Session

Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University

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Aerospace

AC 2007-364: PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS AND TESTINGARE USED TO TEACH THE TOPIC OF HEAT TREATMENT OF AEROSPACEALUMINUM ALLOYSSergey Dubikovsky, Purdue UniversityRonald Sterkenburg, Purdue University Page 12.1166.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Practical skill development, analysis and testing are used to teach the topic of heat treatment of aerospace aluminum alloysAbstractStudents learn best when they can see the results of their efforts. Students of the AviationTechnology Department at Purdue University enroll in AT308 Manufacturing Processes in theirjunior year. AT308 is the fourth materials course in a series of five courses

Conference Session

Design Courses 1, Teaching Tools

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tyler Tallman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Tallman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. His research interests include multi-functional materials, structural health monitoring, nanocomposites, and inverse problems. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in mechanics of materials, theory of elasticity, and nondestructive evaluation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Student Paper: The current state of pedagogy on nondestructive methods in engineering education: A literature review and reflectionAbstractNondestructive

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Shankar, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Valana L. Wells, Arizona State University; Wen-Ting Chung, Arizona State University

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and Mechanical Engineering at Arizona State University. She teaches the first course in aerodynamics, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in aircraft design, aircraft flight mechanics, numerical methods, acoustics and rotary-wing aerodynam- ics. In addition to engineering curriculum innovation and reform, her interests include rotorcraft noise suppression, rotorcraft aerodynamics and high-speed rotorcraft design.Wen-Ting Chung, Arizona State University Wen-Ting is a doctoral Student in Educational Psychology at Arizona State University. Her research interests include teacher motivation in educational reform and students’ motivation and learning

Conference Session

Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Aerospace

Paper ID #33418Using SAE Resources in FMEA in an Aeronautical Engineering TechnologyJunior-Level Logistics CourseDr. Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette Tracy L. Yother, Phd, is an Assistant Professor in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) in the School of Aviation Transportation and Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Yother currently teaches an undergraduate Powerplant Systems and Design Supportability courses in the AET program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Dr. Yother has 18 years

Conference Session

Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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George Frederick Halow, University of Michigan; Maia E. Herrington, University of Michigan; Melanie Spare, Siemens Digital Industries Software; Shannon O'Donnell, Siemens Digital Industries Software; Gilbert Morris, Retired (formerly Siemens)

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Aerospace

Paper ID #33096Redefining Student Preparation for Engineering Leadership UsingModel-Based Systems Engineering in an Undergraduate CurriculumProf. George Frederick Halow, University of Michigan George F. Halow is named Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering effective May 1st, 2019 and is specializing in teaching leadership and professionalism in engineering. He is the winner of the 2020 Sigma Gamma Tau Silver Shaft Award as the top teacher in Aerospace Engineering, and the 2021 Aerospace Engineering Department Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Impact Award. Prior to his appointment at the University of Michigan

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadi Ali, Purdue University; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Aerospace

AC 2011-1064: TOWARDS MORE EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIESOF ITERATION AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT IN SPACECRAFT DE-SIGNHadi Ali, Purdue University Hadi Ali is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Jordan. He earned his Masters degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University majoring in aerospace systems design. He is also pursuing a Masters degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue. Hadi is a student member of AIAA, IEEE, ASME, and SAE.Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette Robin S. Adams is an Assistant Professor in

Conference Session

Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alberto W. Mello, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Michael David Sangid, Purdue University; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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, please see the subsequent section.Course ContextAAE 20401, Aeromechanics II Laboratory, is a one-credit laboratory (lab) course in aerospacestructural mechanics at Purdue University. The lab course offers six lab preparatory lectures andsix physical (hands-on) labs. The durations of the lectures and labs are 50 minutes and 110minutes, respectively. During the lab preparatory lecture session, a faculty member delivers alecture. Then, at the beginning of the physical lab sessions, graduate teaching assistants (TAs)leads the guided physical lab sessions. All individuals in the teaching team are Purdue AAEmembers. Table 1 shows the summary of AAE 20401 using abstract terms in StructuralMechanics. The course provides the students with the

Conference Session

Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado at Boulder; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder; Lyndsay Rose Ruane; Dennis Akos

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Aerospace

Paper ID #31048Assessment of programming pre-requisites and interventions for studentsuccess in an aerospace curriculumDr. Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado at Boulder Dr. Kathryn Wingate is an instructor at University of Colorado Boulder, where she teaches design and mechanics courses. She holds her PhD in mechanical engineering, and worked at NGAS as a materials scientist.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder Aaron W. Johnson is an Instructor in Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Col- orado Boulder. He teaches courses in structures and vehicle design, and his research

Conference Session

Efficient Authenticity: Modeling, Labs, Real-World Applications in Aerospace

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Omar Memon, University of Dayton; Dathan Erdahl Ph.D., University of Dayton Research Institute; Saad Riffat Qureshi, University of Dayton

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Aerospace

Paper ID #19655Empowering Students to Teach Flight Dynamics and Flight Simulation En-hanced Learning through Applied ModelingMr. Muhammad Omar Memon, University of Dayton Muhammad Omar Memon is a doctorate student and a part time instructor for Flight Vehicle Performance at the University of Dayton.Dathan Erdahl Ph.D., University of Dayton Research Institute Dathan Erdahl is a research engineer with the University of Dayton Research Institute and has been an adjunct faculty member with the School of Engineering since 2008. He received his M.S. (2000) and Ph.D. (2005) degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has

Conference Session

Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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A. Ram Kim, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Paper ID #30037Implementation of an inductive learning and teaching framework for anAircraft Flight Dynamics and Control classDr. A Ram Kim, Iowa State University A Ram Kim is an assistant professor at Iowa State Univeristy. She obtained B.S. and Ph. D of Aerospace Engineering in 2013 and 2018 at the University of Kansas. She had worked as a teaching assistant for Flight Dynamics and Control class over 3 years in KU. She has taught Flight Dynamics and Automatic control class at ISU for 2 year in 2019.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Dr. Benjamin Ahn is an Assistant Professor at Iowa State

Conference Session

Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton

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Aerospace

. Theguided notes provided a way for the students to accurately document the derivations as well. Thismethod can be applied even for a larger class. The instructor should walk around the class andmake sure that students are working on the guided notes without being distracted.5. Passion Projects This teaching module was not successfully implemented in the compressible flow classbecause of the lack of supersonic wind tunnels and laboratory facilities at the University of Daytonto generate compressible flows. But this module is currently being incorporated in the fundamentalaerodynamics class taught by the author. The idea of passion projects was inspired from a projectbased research class for undergraduate students at Massachusetts Institute of

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper; J. Andrew Pirrello Jr., Kennesaw State University ; Alain J. Santos

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Paper ID #21249Comparison of Student Learning and Flight Performance as a Function ofthe Method of Teaching – A Research StudyDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Associate Professor Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241Mr. Christopher Douglas Roper Senior physics and mechanical engineering student with minors in aerospace engineering and mathemat- ics. Enrolled in a dual-degree bachelor’s program from the University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University (formally Southern Polytechnic State University).J. Andrew Pirrello Jr., Kennesaw State University J. Andrew Pirrello recently

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hüseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #13360Use of Single Stage Model Rockets to Teach Some Engineering Principles andPractices to First Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Students ¨Dr. Huseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University H¨useyin Sarper, Ph.D., P.E. is a lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals Division at the Old Dominion Uni- versity in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a professor of engineering and director of the graduate programs at Colorado State University – Pueblo in Pueblo, CO until 2013. He was also an associate director of Colorado’s NASA Space Grant Consortium between 2007 and 2013. His degrees, all in industrial en- gineering, are

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis K. McLaughlin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sven Schmitz, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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in a pair of looselyconnected undergraduate Aerospace Engineering courses that integrate teaching and research.The first one-third of each course is devoted to conventional lectures and/or laboratory exerciseswith computer interfaced data acquisition systems. The latter two-thirds focus on design andresearch projects in Aerospace Engineering with a few lectures interspersed. The teachingmethod has some unique characteristics: i) Undergraduates gain a research experience byworking in small groups of two or three students supervised by a volunteer graduate studentresearch mentor, ii) The particular research project is developed by the course instructors and thevolunteer graduate student research mentor in advance of the course as one related

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Michael G. Schrlau, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Patricia Iglesias, National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy Aaron Nichols, Rochester Institute of Technology

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General Mo- tors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer in New York. He has thirty-five years experience teaching design related courses, and has developed expertise in the areas of robotics, and micro-robotics. He is currently working on the locomotion of micro-robots with micro-sensors and actuators, and on artificial muscles and sensors using electroactive polymers.Dr. Michael G. Schrlau, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Michael Schrlau is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the founding director of the Nano-Bio Interface Laboratory (NBIL) at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Dr. Schrlau is interested in several aspects critical to the

Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University

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Mississippi State University and his MS and PhD degrees from the California Institute of Technology. Prof. Koenig teaches introductory courses in aerospace engineering and flight mechanics, and upper division courses in aerodynamics and propulsion. His research areas include rocket and scramjet propulsion and sports equipment engineering.Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University Chris Hamm is a first year graduate teaching assistant in the aerospace engineering laboratories. He obtained his BS degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State University, and is currently enrolled as a candidate for a master of science degree. He assists in teaching upper division laboratory classes and