Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alina Kononov, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew L. Ferguson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kristopher Alan Kilian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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method being used. They also emphasized the connection between thecomputational assignment and the pertinent course material, improving continuity and integrationof the computational component within the containing course, and in turn, improving integrationof the whole computational curriculum within the undergraduate MatSE program.Finally, MSE 498 started as an elective outside of the core curriculum. In Fall 2016, the coursewas redesignated as MSE 404, a fully integrated laboratory course that fulfills the seniorlaboratory requirement. The course was also split into two half-semester courses: one focusing onmicroscale behavior (MSE 404 MICRO) and the other on macroscale behavior (MSE 404MACRO). Improved integration of the course into the core

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Anthony Barrett, U.S. Air Force Academy

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compression parallel to the grain test,which requires the greatest compressive force of all three types of tests in this study, the peakload did not exceed 25,000 pounds, which indicates the testing could have been accomplished onmost test frames found at other institutions. Test apparatus, such as the static bending test loadhead and support platform and the direct shear device, were already available by their use inother courses in the civil engineering curriculum at USAFA. So no new equipment was requiredfor this study. The ASTM provides detailed specifications for these apparatus, facilitating theirpurchase or fabrication if an institution does not have ready access to them. The instructordeveloped the testing algorithm in the test frame

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University; Amy Shumin Chen, Tatung University, Center for General Education; Yung-Yu Chen; Chao Yang Yang, Tatung University; Ching-Long Yeh

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teach students the aesthetics and critical thinking with creativity. In thisstudy, we merged two design-based courses modules into the original course curriculum topromote the creativity of students in the field of material engineering. The course module (I)“User-Centered Design-Problem Definition” was offered based on the product and useroriented design aspects. The other course module “Experiential Manufacturing and MaterialAesthetics” was proceeded through project-based learning activities. The two course modules were combined into relevant course, Project Laboratory (1) &(2), on the spring semester (2016) as an elective course to undergraduate students. Studentsshould submit their research portfolios and final report of the program

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University (Network for Computational Nanotechnology)

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Paper ID #20127A Computer-Based Interactive Activity for Visualizing Crystal Structuresin Introductory Materials Science CoursesDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ computational literacy and life-long learning of computational materi- als science tools.Dr. Tanya

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota

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-Campus Classroom. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [8] Enriquez, A. G. (2010). Assessing the Effectiveness of Dual Delivery Mode in an Online Introductory Circuits Analysis Course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [9] Douglas, J. (2015). Comparing Learning Outcomes and Content Mastery in Online and Face to Face Engineering Statics Courses. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [10] Gray, G. (2006). Advancing Composites Education and Training through Curriculum Design. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE. [11] Stuart, J.S. (2015). Enhanced Teaching Techniques Applied to an Upper Division Composite Materials Engineering Course with an Emphasis on Aerospace

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth; Victor Lai, University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Engineering StudentsAbstract. While an introduction to Material Science and Engineering (MSE) course is part of thecore curriculum in many Engineering fields such as Mechanical and Chemical Engineering,many students often display a lack of interest in the subject matter, and struggle to see therelevance of the material to their Engineering field. To address this issue, the authors adopted aproject-based learning approach in two introductory material science classes. The goal is tostimulate interest in the subject matter by providing students with the opportunity to applyfundamental Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) principles learned in the classroom to amaterial of their choice and interest. The student learning outcomes of this project are

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University

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been shown toimprove critical thinking, confidence, problem solving, motivation, and student interest in thesciences and engineering2, 3.Given the benefits of inquiry-based learning, it has become an integral part of manyundergraduate education programs. Courses have been developed that focus on IBL such as theCourse-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) and Process-Oriented GuidedInquiry Learning (POGIL)2, 4. IBL has also been incorporated at the programmatic level, wherecurricula are built around inquiry-based learning techniques5, 6. IBL can take on many differentforms, ranging from structured approaches, where instructors provide guidance to students asthey explore a question or problem, to open inquiry, where students formulate

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Jordan, Baylor University

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university. In order to understand its context, there will be an explanationof its curriculum as compared to three other Mechanical Engineering programs. The authorexamined the curriculum of four different universities. One of them was his university (BaylorUniversity)1, and he also examined the curriculum of a small, specialized university (ColoradoSchool of Mines)2, a medium sized public university (Louisiana Tech University)3, and a verylarge public university (Texas A & M University)4. There is not a lot of variation in requiredmaterials and required solid mechanics courses in these four Mechanical engineering programs.All of the schools have a required materials course. Three of the four have a required materialslab (including the author’s

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University; Vishal R. Mehta, Ohio Northern University

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Science is a required course for freshmen inMechanical Engineering and an elective for other engineering majors. The course is the firstengineering course for most engineering students in the college and therefore it is challenging toexplain some concepts and discuss the application of course materials in their future study andcareer. It is well known that project based learning activities motivates the students to learn newconcepts faster. To help students engage in the class, a comprehensive term-long project wasdeveloped, which combines material testing, simple design for engineering applications, materialselection for the design, and testing of the failure of the designed structure. In this project,students were required to select materials