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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Levi Purdy, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Michael Radotich; Brian C. Holst, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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skillset by expanding the Aerospace Club has given me a new perspective on team productivity and planning. Forging hard skills with classes and projects has encouraged a respect for the right-way to do things, in the process greatly increasing my efficiency and capabilities.Dr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Michael C. Hatfield is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Science & Education, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University; an M.S. in electrical engineering from California State University

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Mohammad H. Sadraey, Southern New Hampshire University

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will learn the relevant questions to ask in class.Afterward, they have a very real feeling about various aircraft components such as flaps, elevator, stick,pitot-static system, and center of gravity. They comprehend why safety planning is a crucial part of anyflight and appreciate why instructors are critical about planning and briefing. Also, the graduates shouldhave a greater range of job opportunities.4. UAV-Related CoursesIn the SNHU aeronautical engineering major, four concentrations have been developed, one of which is theUAV. For this concentration, three UAV courses have been developed: 1. EG 360 Fundamentals ofUnmanned Aerial Systems, 2. EG 430 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Analysis/Design, and 3. EG450Conceptual Design of Unmanned Aerial

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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

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undergraduateengineering students (three mechanicals and two electricals) has made the completion of thesimulator their senior capstone research and design project. They started in the fall of 2019 andanticipate completion by the end of the spring semester of 2020, when they plan to demonstrate afully functional flight simulator. The simulator can then be incorporated into ME 450 AircraftDesign during the 2020-2021 academic year. In this course, engineering students will getimmediate flight test feedback on their original aircraft designs by modeling their designs in X-Planes Plane Maker and then enjoying a “flight experience” using the virtual reality flightsimulator. They can then use this flight performance feedback to make appropriate changes totheir aircraft

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

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Lucas Davis, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University; Yun Dong, Iowa State University; Ravonte Nievez Campbell, Virginia Tech

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going out to lunch together to more planned events,such as road trips to different cities.5.1.5 BenefitsBenefits were defined as any incentive or reward offered to employees beyond regular compensation. Fromthe participants' interviews, benefits ranged from pension plans to educational plans for employees. Whileone manager noted that, in general, benefits have been improving recently, another participant noted thatthe removal of a pension plan had lowered the retention rate at their organization. It is clear that benefitsare unique to each company and the way they affect newcomers is influenced by both internal and externalfactors, as seen in the idea of competitive retention mentioned in the economy theme. • “A lot of people would say it's

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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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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microgravity on aRussian airliner with S7 Airlines​. The official contest launch day was March 5th, 2019, andsubmissions were accepted until May 6th, 2019. The contest prompted student teams, under theguidance of one adult advisor, to submit their idea for an art project to launch on Blue Origin’sNew Shepard launch vehicle. The overall goal of the contest was to encourage students ages11-18 to participate in artistic creativity within the realm of aerospace engineering designprojects. The focus of the contest submission was on the formation of plans and ideas, not a fullyengineered detailed project outline. The main sponsor for Art in Space was Cognizant, a leadingcompany in encouraging continuous learning and preparing for the technology of the

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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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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was sponsored bythe FAA with the intent of increasing educational opportunities for young students and motivatingstudents to consider STEM-related careers. A secondary goal was to generate foundational materials,plans, and tools so the camp elements could be replicated by others across the USA.This paper outlines the long-term motivation for UAF’s involvement in this Drone Camp and relatedactivities, as well as skills learned by the students participating. It highlights the FAA mechanism topush STEM education, the approaches used, and details the camp structure. It also details lessonslearned from this 1st event, including student feedback, and provides a look at future outreach activitiesto be conducted over the next couple

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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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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]. When an instructor delivers lecturematerials using inductive learning and teaching methods, students rapidly recognize the necessityof engineering knowledge and skills to overcome the given challenge. Ref. [7] introduces manyforms of inductive learning and teaching methods such as inquiry-based learning, discoverylearning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, hybrid (problem/project-based)methods, case-based teaching, and just-in-time teaching. The challenge of implementing thesemethods are (1) logistical problem, (2) the requirement of more planning from instructors’ end,and (3) the stimulation of student resistance and interpersonal conflict (Ref. [7]). In this work,inquiry-based learning for lecture and project-based learning

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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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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implementation of the proposedmethodology and testing of the stability augmentation system; in section VI, we discuss our visionfor further improvements to this approach, testing and evaluation planned for the future. C. OVERVIEW OF THE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT The current design of the virtual environment is built around the model of a fixed wing aircraft– the model is viewable by the user in a default viewing screen and the corresponding mathematicalmodel saved in the background. In this effort, we are limiting our focus to one specific dynamicmode of the aircraft (short period); within the virtual environment, the user will be presented witha pulldown menu that gives them access to the s-plane widget. This renders the s-plane

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Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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

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, technology focused, standards driven disciplines, such as radiology, arepresented. A learning activity and a lifelong learning focused post activity survey are discussed.BackgroundFor the purposes of this paper, lifelong learning may be thought of as a personal plan forattaining additional competences in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout one’scareer and where these competences may be obtained through both formal and informal study.One approach to lifelong learning could be that the person would set their own goals anddetermine the needed competences, acquire access to needed materials, and monitor their ownprogress toward attaining these competences, and potentially modify these goals or set new goalsas they progress throughout

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Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

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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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, government regulations, airport planning, and airport operations. Of particular note, Professor Scala gained invaluable experience when he had the opportunity to shadow and be mentored by the FAA’s Eastern Region Airports Division Lead Airport Safety Certification Inspector, Mr. Vincent Cimino. Professor Scala is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives and has also earned Airport Certified Employee (ACE) credentials in Airport Operations. He is presently the faculty advisor of the FSC Chapter of the AAAE. Professor Scala is also an active member of the AAAE and Northeast Chapter of the AAAE, serving on their Academic Relations, Diversity, and Workforce Committees. Professor Lou has been

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University

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Experience (DFE) – UAV mission planning, field investigation 3. Engineering Design Competition (EDC) – Designing ground and aerial vehicles to meet specificationsThe academy provided students with an informal learning environment to engage in hands-onactivities using drones as a platform. Laboratory and field-based activities integrated STEMconcepts such as Science: Bernoulli’s Principle, Equilibrium, Aerodynamics, Lift, Drag,Acceleration, Momentum; Technology and Engineering: Virtual Reality Simulation, 3D Printing,Engineering Design Process, CAD, Electronics, Programming; Math: Pythagorean Theorem,formulas/equations for Lift, Drag, Acceleration, Weight and Balance.A total of 83 students participated in the Drone Academy. The outreach and

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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Braden K. Oh, Olin College of Engineering; Justin Haruaki Kunimune, Olin College of Engineering; Jonah Spicher, Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Anfenson, Olin College of Engineering; Rebecca Christianson, Draper Labs

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was to learn physics principles behind electric propulsion, todevelop computational modeling skills, and to apply the theoretical physics from this study(supplemented by material from the standard engineering curriculum) to real thruster designdecisions; we did not originally plan to actually build such a thruster. As the project progressed,however, we developed skills in many fields beyond those we initially set out for, including CADmodeling, design for manufacturing, fabrication techniques, and interaction with externalmanufacturing facilities. We also gained experience with performing a literature search, as, out ofnecessity, we sought out and compiled sources of information on electric propulsion, and weeventually interfaced directly

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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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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industry, machine and software vendors, andeducators. Specialized and multipurpose machines such as 5-axis mills, turn-mill, and Swissstyle lathes are becoming more popular and affordable. Furthermore, their controllers arebecoming more versatile and integrated with sensors, probing capabilities, data collection andenterprise level software. Although trade schools do a good job at training operators andCAD/CAM technicians, there is a growing need for mechanical, manufacturing, and aerospaceengineering graduates to have experience and a working knowledge of all aspects of componentdesign, process planning, CNC programming, and process improvement so that companiesrealize a competitive edge from their investments. This is especially true in the

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

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

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Comparison. Figure 2. Math 108 Performance ComparisonFigure 3. Math 110 Performance Comparison Figure 4. Math 207 Performance ComparisonThe smallest difference between the traditional delivery and the flipped delivery was observed forMath 110. This could be because the students of the traditional delivery class were provided accessto some of the learning videos that were being developed for the planned flipped delivery of theclass. However, a large increase in the passing rate with A, B, and C letter grades (33% in atraditional Fall 2017, 44% in a flipped Fall 2018, and 57% in flipped Spring 2019) was observedin Math 107. And in Math 108 course even a larger increase in the passing rate (30% in a traditionalFall 2018, 60% in a flipped Fall

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Wilhelm A. Friess, University of Maine

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participating in the next iteration of the LTA vehicledesign within the capstone sequence, with increasing interest and plans to open the competitionto outside participants.Assessment and student feedbackThe assessment procedure for the entire capstone course sequence incorporates a combination ofindividual and team assignments that undergo peer and/or instructor evaluation. The assessmentprocess is outlined in [10], and results for the LTA teams during the 2019-20 academic yearindicate excellent achievement of the course learning objectives, with both teams achievingcourse grade averages of A. However, this assessment of the course learning outcomes does notreflect the instructor observations and continuous informal student feedback offered

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

course can beplaced into an engineering curriculum to address the advanced topics. While we are planning anew full course on PLCs, we will continue placing the PLC module into the Introduction toProjects and Tools course.References[1] S. He, H. Rahemi, K. Mouaouya, “Teaching PLC Programming and Industrial Automation in MechatronicsEngineering,” 122nd ASEE annual conference and exposition, Seattle, WA 2015.[2] R, Liu, “Global PLC market returns to growth in 2017, after two-year contraction”,IHSMarkit, https://technology.ihs.com/584279/global-plc-market-returns-to-growth-in-2017-after-two-year-contraction, 2018.[3] GlobeNewsWire,” Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Worldwide Market Outlook to 2023, Driven by theIncreased Need to Reduce

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Aerospace Design and Manufacturing (Student Papers)

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

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, integration circuit boards, powerconsumption and battery health monitoring, designed and 3D printed weatherproof cladding,performed cold weather battery testing, developed data collection and management plans, andstudied FAA regulations on small sized UAS use and restrictions.While the class consisted of multiple disciplines of electrical and mechanical engineeringstudents, specific effort was made to make sure that every student, no matter the discipline,understood and had the opportunity to contribute to every individual component and processinvolved in the design, construction, and use of the UAS. In addition, every student was able toget hands-on time using the system, being able to operate the finished product themselves in acontrolled

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Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

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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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