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Aerospace Technical Session 2
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Developed from a Research-Informed FrameworkI. IntroductionThis document describes an introductory helicopter aerodynamics and design engineering coursefor undergraduates in aeronautical or aerospace engineering. The three major sections of thisdocument are Content, Assessment, and Pedagogy. These sections have been developedaccording to Engineering Education research principles and findings, such that the three sectionsare aligned with one another. Each section presents at least one tool to guide coursedevelopment. The course’s foundation is to provide authentic practice for meaningful learning.The primary purposes of this paper are to present a unified strategy and a toolkit for developingengineering courses in Figure 1 and to use helicopter
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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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issued a statement on sustainable development education thatstates in part “Engineering students should learn about sustainable development andsustainability in the general education component of the curriculum as they are preparing for themajor design experience” and that “…faculty should ask their students to consider the impacts ofdesign upon U.S. society, and upon other nations and cultures” [3]. Some engineering programshave used a national airport design competition in their education programs [4, 5]. Between 2007and 2017, over 40% of winning teams in the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs were comprised of studentsenrolled in undergraduate and graduate level degree
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Learning in a Socially-Distanced Environment
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Wm. Michael Butler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis
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Paper ID #33048Gaining Industry Experience Exposure During a PandemicDr. Wm. Michael Butler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wm. Michael Butler is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is a 23 year aerospace industry design professional with B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech and a PhD. in Engineering Education also from Virginia Tech. His engineering education research is focused on the use of design tools and live simulation in engineering design education as a means to better prepare students for industry. He is a
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Aerospace Engineering Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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with a phenomenon? Professional development is a subset of learning and phenomenography focuses onlearning. Therefore, phenomenography can investigate research questions on the professionalformation of undergraduates, a topic of national interest [48]. The undergraduate curriculumbenefits by staying up to date with industry practices. Undergraduates have the opportunity to bemore prepared for the competitive high-stakes workforce. They have the opportunity to practicedifficult aspects of engineering and design. They have an opportunity to understand theworkforce they are about to enter. Industry gains new employees who are potentially betterequipped and trained for the technical and professional skills needed for the job. The
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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper; J. Andrew Pirrello Jr., Kennesaw State University ; Alain J. Santos
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graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree and Aerospace Engineer- ing and Mathematics minors from Kennesaw State University in December of 2017. As a student at Kennesaw State, Andrew volunteered as a member of the Kennesaw State Aerial Robotics Competition Team where he founded the SAE AeroDesign Team and served as SAE Team Captain, and Team Pilot. Under Andrew’s leadership, the SAE AeroDesign Team designed, built, tested, and flew several large- scale radio-controlled airplanes capable of carrying a substantial payload. Additionally, Andrew served as Structures Designer and Pilot for the Sting One Owl Mascot Project where he designed, built, and flew a five-foot by five-foot hexa-copter drone designed to emulate
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Solid and Structural Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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David C. Fleming, Florida Institute of Technology
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experiment fills the need of emphasizing thesignificance of fatigue in aerospace structural design. Similar experiments could be duplicated atmost engineering universities, enhancing the undergraduate education in this important topic thatis sometimes overlooked at the undergraduate level.A survey of students taken before and after completing the course shows that graduates of thecourse have a significantly improved understanding the stress concentration effects and theirinfluence on the stress field. These students also have a significantly increased awareness of theimportance of fatigue in engineering practice. Their appreciation of the role of stressconcentrations on overall fatigue life, while possibly improved over the students entering
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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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Hands-on Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - II - Student Papers
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Dawson Lewandoski
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haveimproved significantly, as have the team’s abilities to plan for all the milestone events andpersonnel training required of these.Benefits to UAF Activities.As a result of its participation in student-led design teams, UAF has experienced significant growthin the size and diversity of students in its the AIAA DBF team (A similar response has been notedin the university’s Alaska Space Grant Program nanosat design team). This growth has positivelyimpacted areas of academics, research, and student interest.Academics. Student participation in design team activities has had a positive effect on enrollmentin aerospace and UAS-related courses. These students have shown strong interest in participatingin similar activities, whether a capstone/graduate
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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Elizabeth Scott Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Paper ID #12239Managing and Exchanging Knowledge Underlying Aerospace EngineeringDesign DecisionsElizabeth Scott Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology Elizabeth ”Scottie-Beth” Fleming is an Aerospace Engineering PhD candidate and NSF GRFP Fellow in the Cognitive Engineering Center (CEC) at Georgia Tech. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Her research within the CEC examines interdisciplinary teams within the engineering design process, training approaches for pilots, and human interaction with technology.Dr. Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology Amy R. Pritchett is the
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STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University
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University Ibrahim H. Yeter is currently a PhD candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at the College of Education, and at the same time, he is pursuing his Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University. He is highly interested in conducting research within the Engineering Education frame- work. Mr. Yeter plans to graduate in December 2016 with both degrees and is looking forward to securing a teaching position within a research university and continuing his in-depth research on Engineering Ed- ucation. He is one of two scholarships awarded by NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teach- ing) to attend the ESERA (European Science Education Research Association) summer
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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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Science Collaborator and has been awarded grants by the U.S. Air Force, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture to research Magnetic Mapping of Pico/Nano/Micro-Satellites and study the impact of magnetic field exposure on plant germination, growth. Dr. Asundi teaches courses in Space Systems Engineering and is actively engaged in collaboration with academic institutions in India. As part of invited visits, Dr. Asundi has conducted several short courses and workshops in Systems Engineering Based Design of PNMSats. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Archival-based Flipped Classroom Implementation for Enhancing the Performance of Academically
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Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education
Collection
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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Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Yilin Feng, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette; Lorraine E. Holtaway, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Ryann Congdon, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
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accredited engineering technology program. She holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Student Led Paper Student Perspectives on Using Hands-on Discovery Activities in a Critical Systems Thinking CourseIntroductionAt a large midwestern university, students in an aviation and aerospace engineering technologyprogram may choose to take a graduate course on Critical Systems Thinking (CST). This courseexplores the application of critical systems thinking to complex problems in aviation andaerospace industries. The course materials use systems theory textbooks and case studies thatexplore the practical applications of critical
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Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2
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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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our industry partners and the UM Aerospace Industrial Advisory Board in doing this is a priority for us. We stand committed to ensure that our graduates get the best preparation to become successful engineers in the workplace." —Tony Waas, Department Chair, University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering ● “As an industry recruiter, I could tell within the first 5 minutes of an interview, without even looking at the resume, whether someone had robust student project team experience by the way they answered questions, engaged, understood technical work in the broader context of delivering value, in teams, on time and on budget. Unfortunately, those skills were more the exception rather
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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Tian Tian, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida
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andmidterm exams.A summary of challenges facing CBA include: 1) Proctored electronic assessment infrastructures: If a dedicated testing center is used then physical space or at least unused hours in an existing computer lab are needed. Management of the IT infrastructure and accommodation in response to fluctuating period of demand are expected to provide suitable services to students and instructors. 2) Availability of suitable digitized questions: While CBA has been proven to be popular and highly-effective in some disciplines, such as Business, Mathematics and Education, test banks and assessment design for Engineering are in their relative infancy. Research is needed to evaluate the impact on workload of a one-time burden to
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Aerospace Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Keith W Cunningham; Samuel Vanderwaal; Eyal Saiet, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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involvessupervised team or individual research. In one such effort, a team consisting of one graduate electricalengineer and three mechanical engineers designed an IR camera payload with a color-wheel filtermechanism for a UAS allowing the study and characterization of volcanic plumes and wildfires.Another team of graduating students tackled the development of a specialized UAS sensor that samplesaerosols, such as ash from a fire. Last semester three seniors, two in electrical engineering and anotherin mechanical engineering, integrated this sensor onto a UAS for study of wildfires and volcanicplumes, as well as measurements of air quality and various pollutants. This sensor is being tested thisspring for applicability in measuring airborne residue from
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Aerospace Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mark D. Maughmer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Benjamin T. Pipenberg, The Pennsylvania State University; Nicholas Jared Grasser, The Pennsylvania State University; Stephen Van Wert, The Pennsylvania State University
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Paper ID #12399The Role of Radio-Controlled Model Airplanes in the Education of AerospaceEngineersDr. Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kathy Jackson is a Senior Research Associate at Pennsylvania State University’s Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. In this position, she promotes Penn State’s commitment to enriching teaching and learning. Dr. Jackson works in all aspects of education including faculty development, instructional design, engineering education, learner support, and evaluation.Dr. Mark D. Maughmer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Maughmer
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Teaching Methodology & Assessment 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles
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professor at Texas A&M - Commerce before joining the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in 2007 as an Associate Professor. She is a Co-PI on the FAA Center of Excellence for gen- eral aviation research known as PEGASAS and is Associate Head for Graduate Programs. Her research interests are aviation sustainability, data driven process improvement, and aviation education.Dr. Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles Yilin Feng is an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Her research interest is in airport simulation, operation, management, and aviation education
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Personnel Development & Retention
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Yun Dong, Iowa State University; Subhanwit Roy, Iowa State University; Lorenzo D. Baber, Loyola University, Chicago ; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University
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thousand employees worldwide. The participants were invited by receivingan email attached with a recruitment flyer and personal connections of two researchers in theteam, who were graduate students at the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Thequalifications to be interviewed were 1) having an engineering undergraduate degree, 2)being employed in an A&D organization since graduation, 3) having less than two years of 5full-time work experience. All the participants have been compensated with a gift card worth99.99 dollars from a shopping website. For the sake of confidentiality and privacy protection,all participants will be referenced using
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STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University
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Paper ID #15279Understanding ”Failure” is an OptionDr. Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University Dr. Burley is a professor of educational psychology. His research focus includes college access, diversity, and resilience in youth. Recently he has served as the evaluator for multiple STEM projects.Mr. Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University I am currently a second year PhD student in educational psychology. I spent 2 years teaching environ- mental science, chemistry and biology to high school students in Kansas City through Teach For America. My interests lie with designing educational initiatives that highlight the