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- B. Ruşen Argun, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Andre Schleife; Cecilia Leal; Dallas R. Trinkle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nicola H. Perry, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jessica Krogstad, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Antonia Statt; Marie Agathe Charpagne
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provided by alumni to be a valuable tool to evaluate the computationalreform of the MatSE curriculum at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and it is a usefulguide on how to reshape and improve its effectiveness further.IntroductionComputational methods in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) are now essential in bothresearch and industry. Results from surveys conducted in 2009 [1] and 2018 [2] showed thatemployers in the MSE field highly value computational materials science education and aim tohire 50% of their employees with some computational MSE background. As a response to thegrowing importance of computation in MSE, the curriculum of MSE at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign has been reformed by incorporating
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- Nina Perry, University of Michigan; Timothy Chambers, University of Michigan
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disciplinesthat are not perceived by novice learners as computational in nature. Previous research indicates thatstudents majoring in subjects that are not programming-heavy might think they will not need these skillsin their careers, or they are less capable [1]. However, both students and professionals across differentengineering disciplines commonly accept that diversifying one's skill set makes one more marketableand favorably positioned for career advancement [2][3]. Additionally, studies suggest that materialsscience and engineering (MSE) faculty favor incorporating computational tools into their teaching andthink that computation is an essential component of the curriculum [4]. However, more research isnecessary to understand how students
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- Barry Dupen, Purdue University Fort Wayne
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changes have been gradual over manyyears. The only evidence of better student understanding is anecdotal. This paper is more of a“how-to” guide, not a study measuring the success of a pedagogical method.Data Graphic DesignData graphics expert Edward Tufte explains that well-designed data graphics should show largedatasets in a small space and in a coherent way, enabling the reader to compare different piecesof data without confusion. [1] If the design of the data graphic causes the reader to be confused,then the graphic should be redesigned.One way to display production quantities for multiple products over time is to stack the data sothe largest value is the sum of all other values. This graph from Visual Capitalist stacks the steelproduction of
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- Enze Chen, University of California, Berkeley; Mark Asta, University of California, Berkeley; Andrew Minor, University of California, Berkeley and Larwrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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image processing. Pre- and post-course surveys suggest that these modules had a positive impact on student learning and that students recognize the importance of these skills in MSE.KeywordsMaterials science, Data science, Laboratory reportsIntroductionIn the modern age, scientists and engineers must be equipped with not only deep domainexpertise, but also several transferable skills if they wish to be successful at their jobs [1]. Wefocus on two of these skills in particular, data science (DS) and scientific writing (SW), whichhave been discussed in recent reports from the National Academies [2, 3], ABET [4], anduniversity educators [5–8]. These reports collectively highlight the importance of DS and SW inengineering practice and
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- Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology
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different universities such as Northeastern, Suffolk and Tufts. He has been teaching as a profes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023USING SOLIDWORKS TO IMPROVE STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF TYPICAL CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS Xiaobin Le and Masoud Olia Wentworth Institute of Technology1. INTRODUCTION Materials science is a required course in our Mechanical Engineering Program. One importanttopic which is covered in this course is the crystal structures of crystalline solids [1~4]. Thetypical crystal structures are body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal structures, face-centered cubic(FCC) crystal structures, and hexagonal
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- William D. Callister Jr., University of Utah; David G. Rethwisch, The University of Iowa
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-discipline, motivation, commitment to studying/learning, and course preparation (prerequisites) • For the instructor—personality, expectations of students, recognition of student limitations, pace of course, commitment to quality instruction, empathy for students • Course/classroom conditions—class size, classroom size and arrangement, meeting time • Mode of teaching—lecture, active learning [1], problem-based learning [2], “flipped classroom” [3], Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) [4]Of course, each of these modes of teaching has its advantages and disadvantages. In addition,many of the factors listed are outside the instructors’ jurisdictions. The authors of this paper have been involved with
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- Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University; Bruce A Conway, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Bruce L. Tai, Texas A&M University
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author of 10 patents and multiple publications/presentations at technical and engineering education conferences. Areas of expertise and research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mechanisms, Materials Science, Fracture Mechanics, Process-Structure-Property Relationships, Finite Element Stress Analysis Modeling & Failure Analysis, ASME BPV Code Sec VIII Div. 1 & 2, API 579/ASME FFS-1 Code, Materials Testing and Engineering Education. Professionally registered engineer in the State of Texas (PE).Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University Matt Pharr is an Associate Professor and J. Mike Walker ’66 Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University with a courtesy appointment in Materials
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- Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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car airbags, space systems [1], and bio-medical devices. It is also considered a therapeuticexercise [2]. Researchers at the University of Illinois and Georgia Tech have been doing researchon the use of origami for civil engineering [3]. When Civil Engineering Materials became anonline class for Fall 2020 semester, the authors decided to reimagine the content of the classwhile teaching in an online format instead of simply replicating the in-person content in anonline format. The author’s university is known for hands-on learning and the students come tothe school for this experience. So, adding hands-on content was important. The course is called “Advanced Civil Engineering Materials”. It is a part of the Structuralminor. The
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- Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, University of Southern California
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at colleges and universities worldwide. When paired with a hands-on laboratoryexperience, the foundational concepts of materials science can be made tangible to students. In alecture-only course, however, the relevance of course content to real-world application is oftenlost, and student understanding can suffer. This is because simple coverage of material by aninstructor is not sufficient for student learning [1]. Research has shown that students are moremotivated to learn when knowledge of course content can be connected to the solution to apractical problem [2]. To this end, it has been suggested that project-based learning (PBL) is aviable tool to support life-long learning and student understanding [3].Prince and Felder [2] define PBL
Making Learning Fun: Implementing a Gamified Approach to Materials Science and Engineering Education
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- Shayna Earle, McMaster University ; Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, McMaster University; Dakota M Binkley, McMaster University; Muhammad Arshad, McMaster University ; Andrew Lucentini, McMaster University ; Gerald Tembrevilla, McMaster University, Mount Saint Vincent University; Bosco Yu PhD, P.Eng, McMaster University, University of Victoria
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- terials science instructor for the Engineering 1 program at McMaster University. He was also one of the lead project developers for the first-year multidisciplinary project-based learning course (ENG 1P13). Dr. Yu’s pedagogical approach focuses on experiential learning, collaborative learning, gamified learning, student-centred education, and design-led materials science education. Dr. Yu joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the U. of Victoria in September 2022 as an Assistant Professor. He leads a research group (”Hybrid 3D”) that leverages additive manufacturing to develop new generations of hy- brid materials that are lightweight, recyclable and highly tunable to solve global sustainable development
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- David Olubiyi Obada, Africa Centre of Excellence on New Pedagogies in Engineering Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Adrian Oshioname Eberemu; Kazeem A. Salami, Ahmadu Bello University; Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji, Ahmadu Bello University; Akinlolu Akande; Fatai Olukayode Anafi, Ahmadu Bello University; Abdulkarim Salawu Ahmed
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, Abdulkarim S. Ahmed3,5, Fatai O. Anafi1,5,Adrian O. Eberemu4,5, Ayodeji N. Oyedeji1,5,6, Kazeem A. Salami1,6, Akinlolu Akande7, David Dodoo-Arhin8 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 2 Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 3 Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 4 Department of Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 5 Africa Centre of Excellence on New Pedagogies in Engineering Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 6
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- Jayanta K. Banerjee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
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, namely, Mechanical,Civil, Electrical, Chemical and Industrial, have courses on materials, both at the undergraduate andgraduate levels as well as funded research projects in materials. Furthermore, the Faculty of Arts andSciences has similar emphasis in materials, in the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology.In sum, the Division of Materials of ASEE is of great interest for our academic improvement [1]. Hence, thispaper!Over the last few years, several natural and man-made phenomena have affected any progress of thissmall island. While the earthquakes and the hurricanes are natural phenomena, not disasters, COVID-19was certainly a man-made cataclysm. We had a severe earthquake, over 7 on Richter’s Scale, plus COVID-19 started
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- Sofia Ahmed, University of Florida; Matthew J. Traum
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must produce. Conventional tensile testing machinesare available in a range from 0.02 N to 2,000 kN. However, to keep cost low for a mechanics ofmaterials instructional laboratory kit, it is desirable to target the lowest possible force that wouldbe useful in an educational lab setting on a benchtop machine.BackgroundCurrent laboratory-scale stress-strain tensile testing machines are large and expensive, typicallyrequiring institutional capital expenditure to acquire. As such, they are not easily accessible forremote learners, making tensile testing difficult to perform by students taking engineering classesonline. To be accessible and useful for engineering student learning, a benchtop replacement forbrick-and-mortar tensile testers must be 1
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- Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Aidan T. McFall
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. Thestudy analyzed student performance and course evaluations from an introductory materialsscience and engineering course at a university in the Southeastern United States. Initial findingsindicated that the average exam scores between the traditional and flipped setups did not differsignificantly. Further examination of the exam results was conducted to identify areas of difficultyand develop an enhanced approach for delivering course material. Additionally, the studyassessed student satisfaction levels through analysis of course evaluation data.1. IntroductionEngineering education involves researching and establishing effective instructional methods inhigher education. In higher education, instructors often teach larger numbers of students than