Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University ; Jeremy V. Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

-centered learning tools are valuable in engineering and technologydegree programs. Still, barriers exist to their incorporation, such as faculty resistancedue to factors like tradition, self-perception, and incentives [13, 21]. Other obstaclesinclude time constraints, increased preparation demands, challenges in large classes,and resource limitations [21]. Instructors often cite feeling a loss of control or inadequateteaching skills when implementing active learning [21].Academic Success in Engineering A student's academic success in engineering degree programs involves acombination of course grades, including projects, exams, and additional courseassignments that ultimately make up a GPA [20, 21]. Along with these elements ofsuccess in

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jordan Osborne, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang, Illinois State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

designed to teach students how to effectively utilize ABB robots in VR environmentsusing ABB’s RobotStudio software. This research seeks to bridge the gap between theory andpractice, offering a practical curriculum informed by the latest educational research andtechnological advancements. To this end, this project provides an initial investigation into thefollowing questions: 1) To what extent does VR support acquiring the procedural knowledge andmotor skills expected in robotics programming? 2) To what extent does this curriculumcontribute to students' mastery of robotics programming principles and ability to apply theseskills in complex tasks? 3) To what extent does this curriculum influence students' intereststoward a future career in a related

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Dean Q. Lewis, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

degree ofeffectiveness of a 6-week, digital hand-sketching training program assigned to students based onthe incoming aptitude; and 3. Share the study’s results and implications for a long-term plan.1.2 Research Questions (RQ)The project aims to answer the following research questions: • RQ1. Is there a relationship between spatial visualization skills and final course grades in first-year science and engineering classes? • RQ2. Students at which level of spatial skills benefit the most from the training program?1.3 Participating coursesTo answer RQ1, participants were recruited from students enrolled in three courses (four classes)in the academic year 2022-2023: a first-year engineering class (EN) offered in fall and spring,and two

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University; Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

student success through the major will be tracked, with students taking the assessment againwhen enrolled in the senior project course.Summary of FindingsThe analysis of the collected data revealed preliminary insights into the spatial and visualizationskills of freshmen and seniors in the MET program. Freshmen exhibited an average score of 23.7out of 30 on the PSVT:R, while seniors scored slightly higher with an average of 24.5. Furtherexamination of the data will be necessary to identify potential differences in spread and medianbetween the two groups.Initial observations suggest that seniors may exhibit a smaller spread in their scores, indicating amore consistent performance. This could be interpreted as, barring outliers, seniors tend to

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge Dorribo Camba; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

deployment andconfiguration of technology, the general course management strategies, and the experiences ofthe students as well as the instructional team. Our results and lessons learned provide insights forthe evolution of engineering and technology education, particularly the role of CAD in thedevelopment of digital enterprise curricula.BackgroundModern engineering and technology education is tightly coupled with the concept of “Industry4.0,” which focuses on the digitization of the manufacturing ecosystem [7]. Universities aredevoting large amounts of resources to develop curricula, programs, and facilities to align withindustry practices, standards, and tools, while active, experiential, and project-based learningapproaches provide the theorical

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

sketching fundamentals inperspective to engineering students that was developed at Texas A&M University [6-11]. Thesystem has been deployed at three universities for 4 years in undergraduate and graduatemechanical engineering and design graphics courses. It has also been used by undergraduateinstructors outside of engineering. Students receive real-time feedback on their speed, precisionand smoothness and also an additional tip to help them improve. SketchTivity has repeatedlyimproved the sketching self-efficacy of students along with sketching skill development. Asurvey instrument that measures the self-efficacy of students was developed and validated as partof the project that helped us [12].A few years ago, an instructor who used

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jack P. Wilson, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

overlapping part body. Missingor dimensionally incorrect features can be visualized to prompt self-correction. It’s also easierfor the instructor to hone in on errors when providing help. One drawback of this approach is thatit limits the practice of reading and interpreting views in drawings which can be a secondarylearning outcome in a CAD class as is the case for the capstone example discussed earlier. As illustrated earlier, more complex assignments where students are expected to do more independentthinking on their modeling strategy, capture design intent, and use appropriate best practices are muchmore challenging to automate their assessment. It might even be true that because more complexassignments such as a capstone project are meant to