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Human-Powered Tensile Tests: an Experiential Introduction to the Concepts of Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

foil but has no effect on the block. Therefore, it can be valuable to takean active learning approach to teaching these key concepts, so that students can formulate anintuitive understanding of stress and strain that can carry forward as they encounter moreadvanced engineering concepts.Here, we present a discovery-based approach to introduce students to these concepts through theuse of crude tensile tests. The students are provided with elastomeric strips which are easy todeform using human strength and have the added advantage of being highly reusable due to theirelasticity.The classroom approach is as follows: 1) Introduce the concept of a tensile test as a way that engineers can probe the behavior of materials when they are subjected

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Professional Development Based on Sustainability with Materials Components – Online vs In-Person

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Claes Fredriksson, University West, Sweden; Claes Fredriksson
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

materials. This town has also made itself known for forward-thinkingactivities within domestic infrastructure, such as biogas city buses [1], extensive renewabledistrict heating [2] and production technology [3], as well as higher education. It is a medium-sized Swedish town with links to this industrial history that makes it a main local provider ofgraduated Engineering students. That was also one reason for the online professionaldevelopment course program that was created by this University as an Industry-Academycollaboration, within the ExSus project (EXpert Competence for SUStainable Production).Since the Aerospace and Transport industry are some of the main local stakeholders, it wasnatural to include a strong focus on relevant, so called

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Multi-Material Marbles Game: An Interactive Educational Board Game Incorporating Embodied and Gamified Learning to Attract New Engineers to Materials Science and Materials Selection

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Asher Barnsdale, University of Victoria; Olivia Daugela, University of Victoria; Joel L Galos, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Elisabeth Hülse, ANSYS, Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.; Bosco Yu, University of Victoria
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

download the information and implement the game intheir classrooms.1. IntroductionMaterials play a pivotal role in advancing the technologies that shape modern society, both fromunderstanding the connection between a material’s structure, properties, processing, andperformance in the field of materials science and selecting the correct materials for a particulardesign. Despite their significance, materials science as a field is often introduced later inengineering education – generally in the second year of university studies, following first-yeargeneral engineering courses. At that point, students have already established their academic focusand are less likely to appreciate how the study of materials science can play a role in their

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The Significance of Project-Based Learning in the Understanding of Material Properties in a Sophomore Class

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Elizabeth Mayhan, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

monotonous.To address this, a project-based learning (PBL) approach was introduced as supplementaryinstruction. Literature suggest that PBL has emerged as a transformative educational approachthat significantly enhances student understanding, student engagement, knowledge retention, andthe development of stronger interpersonal and communication skills ([1], [2], [3], [4]). Accordingto [4], PBL motivates students to take more responsibility of their own learning as it helps tobridge the gap between theory and practice [4]. Some other studies [5], [6] reported that PBLplays a significant role in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills, which areessential for engineers. The study on engineering education [6] also reported that PBL helps

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Mathematica Demonstration for Project Based Materials Science Course

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University; JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

a novel project-basedmaterials science course that integrates experimental design, computational modeling, and peer-reviewed publication opportunities. Leveraging AI-powered tools such as Mathematica, the courseequips students with essential skills in programming, modeling, and the application of AI andmachine learning—competencies increasingly critical in modern engineering practice [1, 2].Central to the course is a project-based framework in which students design, execute, and analyzeexperimental systems while creating interactive Mathematica simulations. These simulationsenable students to model material behavior, generate predictive insights, and visualizeexperimental outcomes. By utilizing industry-standard tools, students gain hands

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Work-in-Progress: Design of a Material Science and Engineering Course to Promote Hands on Learning and Writing Proficiency

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anurag Srivastava, Texas A&M University; Sayyad Basim Qamar, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

, she received the ”President of Pakistan Merit and Talent Scholarship” for her undergraduate studies.Dr. Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University Bilal Mansoor is an Associate Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, specializing in the solid-state processing of metallic alloys. Dr. Mansoor’s research advances processing methods for novel alloys and material architectures, with two primary goals: (1) uncovering the intricate relationships between microstructure and environmental factors, and (2) designing lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant alloys. His work explores how

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A critical review of approaches to teaching artificial intelligence in undergraduate materials engineering

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joel L Galos, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Mohsen Beyramali Kivy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California; Ken-ichi Nomura, University of Southern California; James E. Saal, Citrine Informatics, Inc.
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

to computational speeds have made it more powerful [1, 2].Machine learning (ML) generally refers to algorithms (e.g., linear regression, non-linearregression, random forest) that turn input data into output data, and in doing so, achieve AIgoals. ML algorithms typically require tens to hundreds of data points. Deep learning can beconsidered a part of ML, and both fit in the broader term of AI. Deep learning algorithms(e.g., neural networks) typically work on thousands of data points and are, as such, used in‘big data’ engineering applications.AI-powered technologies are becoming more prevalent in daily life and the workforce,making it crucial to understand and adapt to using new large language model (LLM) tools,such as Chat Generative Pre

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BOARD # 173: Teaching elasticity through jigsaw classrooms: Impact on students’ experiential learning

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Olubiyi Obada, Africa Centre of Excellence on New Pedagogies in Engineering Education (ACENPEE), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji, Ahmadu Bello University; Simeon Akindele Abolade; Shittu Babatunde Akinpelu, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland; RAYMOND BACSMOND BAKO; Adrian Oshioname Eberemu; Akinlolu Akande
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

. Ahmed5,7, Raymond B. Bako6,7, Akinlolu Akande2,3 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 810222, Nigeria2 Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment Research Group, School of Science, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, F91 YW50, Ireland. 3 Modelling and Computation for Health and Society, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, F91 YW50, Ireland. 4 Department of Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 810222, Nigeria 5 Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 810222, Nigeria 6 Department of Educational

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Integrating Research, Design, and Communication Learning Outcomes in the Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rajan Kumar, Northwestern University
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

education and development. These courses are typicallypositioned in the later stages of the curriculum, offering students an opportunity to applyfundamental knowledge from previous courses, develop technical skills necessary within theirdiscipline, and work collaboratively to accomplish complex tasks that increasingly explorebroader societal impacts [1-3]. In total, many in engineering (and in several other STEMdisciplines) describe the collection of these learning outcomes as “hands-on” learning, anessential component of the curriculum for students to learn by doing in both authentic andsimulated environments [4-6].Recently, leaders in science and engineering education have suggested that these laboratory,design, and capstone courses should

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Integrating Sustainability Issues into a Materials Science Course using Universal Design for Learning Principles

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

) includingenvironmental impacts, social impacts, and economics.” The teaching methods includedassigning the textbook chapter on environmental and societal issues during the first week of thesemester, integrating sustainability topics into lectures consistently throughout the semester, andrequiring students to consider social and environmental issues as part of two open endedprojects. Sustainability-related topics were worth about 6% of the overall course grade. Teachingand assessment methods in the course were intentionally selected to provide students choice andflexibility, aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles which are intended tocreate a neuroinclusive environment. Examples of UDL practices included: (1) allowing studentsthe choice of

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Critically Examining Constructive Alignment for Marginalization: An Analysis of Foundational Works and Modern Applications in Engineering Education

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mackinley Love MSc, University of Calgary
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

interact with the phenomenon of the technology gap to producemarginalization in the highly technology-dependent discipline of engineering education.Therefore, there is a need for an evaluation of how extensive the impact of marginalization onapplications of constructive alignment has been, and subsequently the development of anupdated model of constructive alignment that addresses issues of marginalization.1. IntroductionConstructive alignment is the pedagogical concept that students learn better when the learningoutcomes, learning activities, and assessments in an educational offering are designed holisticallyto support one another and allow students to demonstrate their understanding as directly aspossible [1]. Introduced by Biggs in 1996 [1], a

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Reinventing the Report: Teaching Sustainability and Justice in Materials Labs via Technical Communication

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Timothy Chambers, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

science research may contribute (or not) to larger social justice aims. Here, we presentthree such written assignments along with student outcomes, our lessons learned through thiscurricular reform, and suggestions for anyone interested in implementing similar changes in theircourses.Introduction: A long-running challenge in engineering education is the need to successfully bridge thegap between what students learn in the classroom and what they may need to know when theybegin work as professional engineers [1]. Educators have approached this challenge from avariety of angles and with differing purposes. In some cases, we aim to better equip students toanalyze and understand how social contexts (like politics, culture, and media) might

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Computational Modeling in Materials Science and Engineering: Student Responses to a Restructurated Introductory Course

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jacob Z. Kelter, Northwestern University; Jonathan Daniel Emery; Uri Joseph Wilensky
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

. Overall,the findings show it is feasible to radically redesign introductory MSE around computationalmodeling while maintaining positive student experiences.1. IntroductionThis paper reports on student perceptions of an introductory materials science and engineering(MSE) course redesigned to center around computational models and taught with a novelinteractive textbook with the computational models embedded. This redesign is in response totwo trends. First, computation is transforming MSE, and the curriculum should reflect that fact.Second, computation and computational representations can be harnessed to create powerfultools for learning. This paper is a continuation of the work presented in [1] which described theredesigned course without

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Increasing In-Class Participation in Materials Science Education through Anonymized Discussions

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jonathan R. Brown, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

[X material] good for [Y application]" or "why might [X conditions] lead to failure in [Ymaterial]"; the professor can read aloud some of the initial answers, provide input on these, andcontinue seeking further comments. This can include creating and adjusting questions in realtime during class. Examples of these activities with their associated participation rates inanonymous discussions will be presented.BackgroundPrior work has shown that active engagement in class, beyond simply attending class, leads toincreased academic performance [1]. However, some students face social anxiety or fear beingembarrassed if they were to make a mistake, which is prevalent especially in front of peers [2],[3]. This has been connected to student reluctance

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Human-Centered Design Framework and Engineering Student Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Restructured Materials Science and Engineering Capstone Course

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Taylor Parks, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; jean-charles stinville, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

modifications.IntroductionCapstone courses in engineering education denote critical milestones, with the overall goal toprovide students opportunities to apply their understanding of the overall curriculum in real-world challenges [1, 2]. A key component to have a successful capstone experience is the abilityof students to engage in both divergent and convergent thinking [3], as such, the overallcurriculum must provide design learning experiences that provide students with the fundamentalskills, knowledge, and opportunities to practice both divergent and convergent thinking.Oftentimes, these opportunities exist in explicit design courses. Additionally, design coursesmust engage students in design thinking processes, providing a framework for students tonavigate and

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Teaching Mechanical Properties of Materials through Crochet

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Louis Oh, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth Zarr Paolella, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Teaching Mechanical Properties of Materials Through CrochetAbstractThe growth of the maker movement has led to a 14-fold increase in the number of makerspacesworldwide over the past decade [1], yet many institutions struggle to retain a gender-diverse userbase of these facilities [2]. Gendered ideas persist about who belongs in a makerspace, withmasculine-stereotyped environments setting a less-than-inclusive tone [3]. Yet women are thepredominant practitioners of fiber arts [4], one of humanity’s original engineering skills thatdates back to the Neolithic time period [5]. This work aims to challenge students’ preconceivednotions of which skills belong in a maker space by introducing

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Materials Science Rocks! Using Geology Specimens to Teach Microstructures and Error Analysis

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Erika La Plante, University of California, Davis
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

used in engineering,including natural materials. a b Figure 1. Microstructures of (a) stainless steel[1] and (b) aeolian sandstone.This paper reports on a geology-based laboratory module for an introductory MSE course. Thislab occurred at the beginning of the term, so it could only require minimal course content. Theaim was to introduce students to MSE concepts, such as quantifying microstructures, whilereinforcing measurement error principles taught in prerequisite courses. The learning goals forthe lab were to: • Calculate measurement errors, • Analyze feature sizes and size distributions, and • Evaluate sources of uncertainty in microstructural analysis.Geological

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Analysis of a Scientific Paper to Scaffold Lab Report Writing Skills

Conference Session: Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California
Tagged Divisions: Materials Division (MATS)

. The goalsof the activity are threefold: (1) give students an opportunity to meet each other and the lab TAsin a low-stakes setting, (2) familiarize students with the online system they will use throughoutthe semester for assignment submissions, and (3) model the format and expectations for the labreports they will prepare in the course.Studies have shown that working engineers typically devote 20-40% of their workday tocommunication (a percentage that increases with career advancement) but less than 5% ofengineering education is devoted to communication skills [1]. Engineering students are exposedto technical writing at various points during their academic careers. Because students in MASC310L are from a range of disciplines and at a range of