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Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Dawson Lewandoski

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, including the increased use of cubesats, aircraft aerodynamicefficiency and noise reduction efforts, as well as the explosion in the field of UAS [1]. In additionto these are the potential for the aerospace workforce to suffer reductions of current personnel asa result of retirements over the next decade [2], [3], [4]. As a result of these factors, aerospaceengineering remains a strong area of interest for many students today [6].Local experience reflects this same desire by students from Alaska and in the Pacific northwest.UAF counselors have provided feedback that new opportunities, including the school’s recentlyinstituted aerospace engineering minor, AIAA student chapter, and UAS-related courses are themost sought-after experiences by

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Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Cooper G. Burleson, Purdue University; James M. Thom, Purdue University; Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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technologists perform the logistics support functions that exists in thearea between the engineer and the technician.DefinitionsEngineering is defined as “the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and naturalsciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment, to develop ways toutilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind” [1].Technician, as defined by Webster, is a specialist in the technical details of a subject oroccupation such as a computer technician; one who has acquired the technique of an art or otherarea of specialization [2]. The English Oxford online dictionary defines a technician as a personemployed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a

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Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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and academic success[1], specially of students from underrepresented groups [2]-[5]. Identity is neither a monolithicconstruct nor its development is a one-dimensional process. An individual may have severalintersecting identities such as a personal identity (individual characteristics), social identity (groupcharacteristics, cultural characteristics), and professional identity [6]-[8]. The development ofprofessional identity has been studied in context of various professions such as medicine [8], healthcare [9], pharmacy [10], and higher education [11], [12]. One definition of professional identity is“internalization of the norms of the profession into the individual’s self-image . . . [and] theacquisition of the specific competence in

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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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aerodynamicefficiency and noise reduction efforts, as well as the explosion in the field of UAS [1]. In additionto these are the potential for the aerospace workforce to suffer reductions of current personnel asa result of retirements over the next decade [2], [3], [4]. As a result of these factors, aerospaceengineering remains a strong area of interest for many students today [6].Need for Interdisciplinary/Systems Engineering Training. According to the Office of Science andTechnology Policy (OSTP) National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Committee onSTEM Education’s Charting a Course for Success: America’s Strategy for STEM Education,December 2018 [16], the goal of interdisciplinary education should be to “Engage Students whereDisciplines Converge. This

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Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Rose Stroud, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Darren John Hartl, Texas A&M University; Isaac Emmanuel Sabat, Texas A&M University; Kelly K. Dray, Texas A&M University

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published in Journal of Business and Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Harvard Business Review.Ms. Kelly K. Dray, Texas A&M University Kelly K. Dray is a Ph.D. student in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include (1) how various stigmatized identities relate to occupational health outcomes and (2) best conflict management and confrontation techniques to use within organizations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Unconventional Applications of Aerospace Engineering: Effects of a Design Elective on Perception of

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Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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science andmathematics in comparison to other industrialized nations of the world. According to the Programfor International Students Assessment (PISA) report of 2015, U.S. 15-year-olds placed 24th inscience while students from 17 countries scored significantly higher than the U.S. students [1]. Inmath, the U.S. students were placed 39th which is which is significantly lower than the averageperformance of students from the 36-member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) who took part in the assessment as reported in the PISA 2015[1]. A comparison of data from PISA scores of 2000-2015 did not indicate any significant changein the performance of U.S. students in science, while in math the score in 2015 was

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Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Nelson, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson

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arranges weekly team meetings and work times to complete the tasks at hand. Weestablished a student leadership team for each project that allows the students to have someautonomy in how they operate. This student leadership aids in running meetings and serves as thecontact point for the project. Finally, we developed a unique approach in how we assess success Figure 1: Student enrollment and the number of projects in the program.and whether students were successful not only in accomplishing their goals but in learning newskills and improving their existing skills.Background informationIn 2011, the program started with approximately ninety students with fifteen different projects.These projects included our rocket projects, high

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Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yue Gu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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airports todevelop sustainability programs, the FAA has encouraged airports to incorporate sustainabilityconcepts into their planning process and daily operations [1]. The FAA funded 44 U.S. airportsto develop their own airport sustainability plans via Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants[1]; however, the FAA did not issue a definitive standard for the initiatives, goals, or metrics tobe used to plan and measure airport sustainability. Airports that commit to enhancingsustainability need to track and measure the performance made toward achieving theirsustainable goals. However, it is a challenge to convert sustainability concepts into quantitativemeasuring tools, and to select appropriate performance metrics [2].The ASEE Board of Directors

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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Jessica E S Swenson, University of Michigan

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University ofMichigan, students are required to take 41 credits of engineering science courses (32% of thetotal credits required for graduation) and only 19 credits of design and laboratory courses (14.8%of total credits). Furthermore, of the 11 current ABET Student Outcomes only one of these, a) anability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, directly speaks to thecontent of these engineering science courses [1].Despite the prominence of engineering science courses in the curriculum, these courses havebeen studied less in engineering education research than design courses [2]. Ideally, theseengineering science courses should give students the theoretical background that they can applyin engineering design courses, on student

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University

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of unique aircraft based oncontrol inputs initiated by the user/pilot in the seat wearing a Vive headset for visual simulationof the flight experience.1 However, the success of the resulting simulator was somewhat limited because the sixmotors used to drive the motion were not powerful enough to execute all of the necessarydynamics without sustaining damage to these motors. Toward the end of their project, the teamdecided that more powerful motors were needed, and inquiry was made for additional funding.Adequate additional funds for mew motors was approved and received from the President’sResearch Fund during the summer of 2018, but by this time, the original team members hadgraduated. However, installation of the new motors was taken

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Meron Lindenfeld, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York; Louis A. Scala, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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happen in the case of the college described in this paper was the opportunity topurchase the simulator arose unexpectedly and with a very tight deadline. The fact that thispurchase, installation, and program improvement was able to occur under unique and challengingcircumstances a testament to the dedication of all involved.References[1] J. Dewey, Experience and education. New York, NY: Touchstone, 1938.[2] A. Y. Kolb and D. A. Kolb, The Kolb learning style inventory. Boston, MA: HayGroup, 2005. Available https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Kolb/publication/241157771_The_Kolb_Lea rning_Style_Inventory- Version_31_2005_Technical_Specifi_cations/links/555910f508aeaaff3bf98ca9/The- Kolb-Learning-Style

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Student Success, Learning Strategies, and Retention in the Aerospace Industry

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University

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material in a single classroom sitting, significantly limits their ability todemonstrate their competency. Engineering at its core is largely applied mathematics andphysics. A good engineer is one who can look at a real-world problem, translate it to anengineering problem, apply the principles of physics & mathematics to formulate & seek anengineering solution and perceive it in the real world. The following stages are fundamental toany engineering discipline and should be the focus of any engineering program:1. Perceive a real-world problem as an engineering problem2. Apply the laws of physics to formulate the engineering problem as a mathematics expression3. Seek a mathematics solution by applying engineering mathematics (a) Solution

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John Vincent Kronenberger, Oregon Institute of Technology; David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Alexander Max Ferere, Oregon Institute of Technology

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, programming, andproducing these parts using currenttechnologies and skilled personnelat all levels (i.e. operators, processplanners, programmers, and Figure 1: Spider Chart Showing 5-Axis Growth in Diverse Industriesengineers). The expected growth in one particular area (5-Axis machining) across manyindustries is well documented and shown in the chart above taken from a National Tooling andMachining Association webinar titled: “Main Strategies for Effective Implementation of 5-Axisin Different Areas” shown in Figure 1. [1] This paper focuses on improving engineeringeducation.Students completing a traditional B.S. or dual degree in Mechanical Engineering andManufacturing Technology provide an excellent audience to explore the challenges

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Maria Baklund, University of St. Thomas; MiKyla Jean Harjamaki, Playful Learning Lab; Hannah French; Patrick Roche, University of St. Thomas; Collin John Goldbach, Playful Learning Lab; Cullen Charles Kittams, University of St. Thomas ; Molly Roche, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Damian Kulash Jr., OK Go; Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas

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only beexecuted in space. Specifically, the art would be in a payload, in a rocket, and experiencetemporary microgravity. This competition was conducted in partnership with Blue Origin and theUniversity of St. Thomas. After two winning designs were chosen, undergraduate researchstudents from the Playful Learning Lab designed and built the payloads, collaborating with thestudents who proposed the ideas and with the OK Go band members. This project was both amajor K-12 outreach project and also an intensive undergraduate research experience.This paper will look at the following three elements of this project: (1) The competition itself, including how it was promoted, the submission and judging process, and general contest logistics and

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

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scripts over three weeks, and scripts were auto-graded using MATLAB grader. 1 Figure 1.​ Histogram showing individual student grades in statics programming assignment. N = 237.Overall, students generally did well in the programming assignment. However, as can be seen in Figure 1,roughly 10% of students did not pass the lab, scoring a ‘D’ (70%) or lower. We are interested in whysome students struggled with the lab while others succeeded. In this paper we conduct statistical analysesto answer the following research questions:Is there a relationship between students’ grades on the programming assignment and their RQ1. Gender? RQ2

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Eric Joseph Davies, Saint Louis University; Sagar Calnoor Rajashekar, Saint Louis University; Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University

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Figure 1 below depictingthe user headset interactions and resulting visual output.Figure 1: A simplified representation of the Virtual Environment for Design and Evaluation of Aircraft Stability Augmentation Systems (SAS) D. OVERVIEW OF DESIGN METHODOLOGY In this section, the various components utilized in the creation of a virtual environment to aidin the visualization of aircraft dynamics, stability and control are described. The virtualenvironment and the methodology followed here can be applied across other engineeringdisciplines to provide alternatives to aid in the understanding of abstract or difficult concepts. Forthis study, we focused on the dynamics of a fixed wing

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Catherine F. Cahill, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Peter W. Webley, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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activities. As a result, many colleges andprecollege schools are beginning to actively partner with various government agencies, industry, andcorporate sponsors to bring UAS STEM educational experiences to interested students. One example ofthis is a program instituted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) this past year, in partnershipwith the FAA and the local school district.This program, titled Drone Camp, provided 5th and 6th grade students from the local community anopportunity to learn how to build and pilot small quadcopters, such as those commonly seen in popularDrone Racing League (DRL) events across the country. Held at UAF and taught by the Alaska Centerfor Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) personnel, the 1-week camp

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Logan Walker Graves, Los Alamos National Labs; Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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electrical engineeringcourses and UAS experience. A simple graphic representing this mission type is shown below(taken from another UAF graduate student project focused on UAS/UGV-to-personnelcommunications link) [1]. Figure 1: Conceptual diagram depicting UAS/UGV paired operations in mine rescue operationsUAF has been developing a novel capability consisting of UAS/UGV paired operations tosupport the rescue of trapped miners in an emergency situation. A UGV which is capable ofoperating for 4-8 hours is used to carry a UAS down into the mine tunnel network to locatetrapped miners. If the UGV is unable to make contact due to cave-ins or obstructions, the UASmay be utilized to make contact. The UGV is equipped with a charging base to recharge

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn S. Keshmiri, University of Kansas; Aaron Blevins, University of Kansas; A Ram Kim, University of Kansas

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were selected to be submitted to the American Institute of Aeronautics andAstronautics conferences. Six papers were accepted for the Professional Sections and three moreare currently under internal review for future submission. In addition to the publication records,student evaluations, KUAE Industrial Advisory Board exit poll reports, and post-graduation surveyresults consistently show the effectiveness of project oriented collaborative learning. 1. IntroductionSome undergraduate STEM education disciplines provide hands-on design, manufacturing, andstructures laboratories. These courses mainly cover undergraduate capstone courses with designand build components that support the design portion of the

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Society for Engineering Education, 2018 2018 ASEE Annual Conferencechange allows manipulation of only the throttle. The heading, attitude and altitude are maintainedautomatically through the software. A shareware flight data recorder is used to record the flightdata to a file. These flights can be used on individual desktop PCs running MSFSX. The large-screen flight simulator setup uses four PCs, three of which drive the three large-screen displayswhile the fourth is the master computer driving the instrument panel and the simulation (Fig. 1).The large screen setup was used to provide exciting flying opportunities to cities around the globe.The teacher workshop design was based on best practices for professional

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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construct of ‘computationalthinking (CT)’ is being researched for its role in developing the problem-solving skills of students.Computational thinking is considered to complement mathematical thinking, scientific thinkingand the engineering design thinking5 (Wing 2006). Five essential dimensions of CT identified bythe ISTE/CSTA project6. These dimensions are 1) confidence in dealing with complex problems,2) persistence in solving difficult problems, 3) tolerance for ambiguity, 4) dealing with open-endedproblems, and 5) communicating effectively.This paper provides details of a five-day summer camp for middle school students from a ruralcounty in Alabama. The design of activities of the summer camp is anchored in the construct of

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Budd, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel

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with this system, students willunderstand the PIV data acquisition process, apply MATLAB to analyze the data, and explainthe observed flow features. Details of the system are provided so that others may construct asimilar system for use in their laboratory. Sample results for flow over a cylinder inside a waterflume are included as a demonstration of the system.I. IntroductionParticle image velocimetry (PIV) first appeared in the literature in 1984 [1]. PIV is a non-intrusive measurement technique where particles are injected into a flow field. The particles areilluminated by a laser sheet, and two pictures are taken close together in time. If the distance theparticles travel over the time between pictures is determined, the velocity of the

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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D. Blake Stringer, Kent State University; Dakota William Bunner; Robert William Winkler

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design problems, particularly inthe student’s decision-making confidence [1].In aircraft design, the primary variable through the design process is the aircraft weight. In theaircraft design process, risk arises primarily through requirements creep or technologyavailability. Risk physically manifests itself as either increases in weight (performance-relatedmetrics) or technology requirements (new system development). Both can significantly increasethe cost of the system. Evaluating risk requires some type of intuition, coupled with somequalitative or quantitative methods, that aids the designer in making appropriate decisions andincreasing their confidence in the design.This paper focuses on the introduction of an interactive aircraft sizing

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; David S. Rubenstein, University of Maine; Wilhelm A. Friess, University of Maine

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engineering, the department has increased itscapacity by offering an undergraduate concentration and a graduate certificate program inaerospace engineering. Various aspects of this initiative, including the host of courses,laboratory, student activities, related research, and future directions are presented and discussed.IntroductionThere are nearly seventy ABET accredited undergraduate aerospace engineering degreeprograms around the country, with a smaller number offering master’s or PhD degrees. Whereassome of these programs are offered by stand-alone aerospace engineering departments, others arepart of a combined department, most often with mechanical engineering. Attempts at keeping theexisting aerospace engineering degree programs successful [1

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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University ppenko@bw.eduAbstractA course in rocketry is offered as a 1-hour elective. The objective is for students to design, analyze,construct and launch a rocket. The rockets must be designed to not exceed the maximum-allowablealtitude for the launch site as specified by the FAA. Launches are done under the auspices of the NationalAssociation of Rocketry (NAR). For approximately the first 2/3 of the semester, physics of trajectory,stability analysis and construction methods are covered via lectures. In the second 1/3, shop time isscheduled for construction. Generally, launches are conducted the following semester when the field isavailable.Course DescriptionThe course meets once a week for 50 minutes

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Aerospace Division Technical Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University; John A. Voth, Oral Roberts University; Connor A. McCain, Oral Roberts University; Jordan David Reutter, Oral Roberts University; Nathaniel Shay Frailey; Matthew Samuelson; David Ahrens, Oral Roberts University

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actuating arm and 27.5 inch upper actuating arm. Pairs of thisconfiguration were then aligned along each side of an equilateral triangle, such that there are sixpairs total. A visual of the isolated subsystem can be observed below in Figure 1. Figure 1: Dual Actuating Arms Isolated in Heave (observing maximum and minimum position)After using graphical and mathematical analyses to develop the dimensional basis of thestructure, components and assemblies were drafted within SolidWorks. The rods and lever armswere first designed, and additional assemblies, such as the lower and upper platforms, followed.To test and visualize the system geometry, multiple prototype models were manufacturedthrough 3D printing scaled down by a factor of ten. These models

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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University

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their learning though hands-onexperimental flight tests, using a custom designed Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Theenvisioned flight test experiments would include opportunities to address several crucial conceptsin flight dynamics, stability and control, including the determination of the aircraft’s aerodynamiccharacteristics, stability and control derivatives, validity of the small perturbation assumptions, aswell as the approximations to dynamics (short period, roll and Dutch roll for example). Uponimplementation, we anticipate to assess the educational outcome by asking the question “whetherthis approach (1) helps students think critically about aircraft stability and control and whether (2)students positively receive the field experience

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Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelia Greig, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Alex Powaser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Douglas Howe, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Will Alan McGehee, California Polytechnic State University

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EngineeringDepartment at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA has developedelectrospray thruster platforms for both graduate research and education and course-basedundergraduate education purposes. The research-oriented platform has fidelity to practicalapplications, ensuring modularity to support a wide variety of potential research studies. Incontrast, the undergraduate lab electrospray thruster is inexpensive to construct and maintain,focuses on demonstration of core principles, and provides students an interactive experience. 1. IntroductionThe aerospace industry is continually expanding and developing new technologies. Academicinstitutes must keep up with these changes to technology and their applications so students enterthe

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Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nithil Kumar Bollock, Saint Louis University; Matthew Patrick O'Brien; Yan Gai, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Stephen M. Belt, Saint Louis University

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landing and two circuitseach with an enroute, arrival, and instrument approach segment. Each pilot completed fivesessions in an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Three segments were chosen fromeach circuit for initial analysis: takeoff, enroute 1, and approach 1. EEG brainwaves observedacross multiple frequency bands were found to have changed over the segments. In particular, wefound that the theta band, often an indicator of drowsiness, decreased for the majority ofparticipants. We also computed the engagement index, which was generated as a composite ofthree EEG channels: alpha, delta, and theta. The engagement index is a measure of workload andmental activity, and it seemed to correlate with the participant’s training and flight

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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, Aerospace Engineering,IntroductionPersistence, retention and academic achievement in higher education are influenced by a complexinteraction between self-efficacy, motivation and engagement. Bandura [1] defined perceived self-efficacy as “belief in one’s capabilities to organize, and execute the courses of action required toproduce given attainments, the perception to do tasks and achieve goals”. Bandura and Locke [2]observed a strong relation between self-efficacy and performance in general. A meta-analysis of114 studies by Stajkovic and Luthans [3] found a strong correlation between self-efficacy andwork-related performance. A review of literature [4] on self-efficacy and academic performancepublished between 2003-15 indicated a moderate