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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Karnveer Gill, Greensea Systems Inc. ; Nick Morales; David Quintero, San Francisco State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Overall, the course aims to teach students analog/digitalsensing technologies, actuation hardware, Proportional-Integral-Derivative control, andmicrocontroller software implementation from a system-level teaching approach ensuring cross-functional debugging skills for each lab. This approach can be advantageous towards studentscompleting their semester project in the design and development of their own mechatronicsystem.IntroductionFrom agricultural to space exploration, mechatronics is an important branch of engineering forunderstanding and solving complex multidisciplinary problems. The engineering workforce hasdemanded more of engineers acquiring mechatronic skills as our society expands for moreintegrative technical products and services [1

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Dynamics I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daeyeoul Lee, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #30347WIP: The predictive power of engineering undergraduate students’academic self-efficacy and test anxiety for their academic performancein a dynamics courseDaeyeoul Lee, Purdue University Daeyeoul Lee is a PhD student in Learning Design and Technology Program at Purdue University. He is a research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research focuses on self-regulated learning, motivation, online learning, Massive Open Online Course, and digital technology.Prof. Jeffrey F Rhoads, Purdue University at West Lafayette Jeffrey F. Rhoads is a Professor in the School of Mechanical

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-1485: ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, LIFELONGLEARNING, AND THE IMPACT OF ENGINEERING ON GLOBAL ANDSOCIETAL ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOMKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and literacy and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu. Page 13.153.1

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

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Mechanical Engineering

stresses are easily determined by traditional strength of materials equations,continuum mechanics or by finite element analysis. The second type of mechanical stress thatoccurs in materials is classified as residual stresses. These are the stresses that remain in thematerial after all the applied loads are removed.Mechanical engineering and engineering technology students have a difficult time understandingthe generation of residual stresses, measuring them and their overall effect on design life.Residual stresses typically come from non-uniform plastic flow due to some previous loading ormanufacturing process. Some of these processes are but not limited to casting, machining,welding, grinding, shot peening, quenching, nonuniform cold working such

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ping Ren, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Dennis Hong; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

competent in the theoretical underpinnings and also have the skills and confidenceto apply these to real applications demanded by current practice. This paper first introduces theimportance of robotics courses in the curricula of engineering programs, followed by results of asurvey that reports on the features of robotics courses in several universities in the United States.The difficulties of designing a robotics course are then addressed. Finally, a suggested structureof a senior level robotics course is proposed.IntroductionIn the year of 2005, the Robotics Education Workshop took place in Robotics Systems andScience symposium at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)1. The main goal of thisworkshop was to discuss how to turn robotics into

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

thought that was reallyinteresting.”“My most memorable and favorite course demonstration in the video was the potato clock. Thereason for this is it reminded me of something I was shown as a kid that got me interested inscience in the first place.”“The Potato clock without a doubt. It combined the essence of electrical engineering with thecarbohydrate we all know and love. It also demonstrated how the practical application ofcircuits can be integrated without the worlds most advanced technology.”“I really enjoyed the demonstration with the potatoes and how you can generate power fromthem. I know the demo seems elementary because of how often it is done across the country inmiddle and high schools, but it is a very helpful and innovative way to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #23189Andragogical Learning Characteristics in Second-year and Fourth-year Me-chanical Engineering StudentsDr. Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy Greg Freisinger is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from The Ohio State University. Greg was an Army en- gineer officer prior to graduate school, with experience in combat and construction military engineering. His research is primarily focused on biomechanical

Conference Session

Statics and Finite Element Analysis

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francesca G. Polo, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

about how well what students learn transfers to the workplace. Our researchattempts to highlight the importance and necessity to effectively evaluate how and what studentslearn, transfers to real life work situations.This project will illustrate how instructors can use technology judiciously to increase studentlearning. The MATLAB® modeling and simulation components of the engineering statics ELMreduces the time that students usually dedicate to computation. When students solve problemsthat have several equations and unknowns, they often commit manual errors. Introducing theMATLAB® component, as we do, after the students are exposed to the concept allows thestudents to spend more time reflecting on the theoretical aspects, setting up the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn R. Gosselin, San Jose State University; Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21425Improving Instruction and Assessment via Bloom’s Taxonomy and Descrip-tive RubricsDr. Kathryn R. Gosselin, San Jose State University Kathryn R. Gosselin is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University. She joined SJSU in 2015, and her research is focused on thermo-fluids problems in sustainable energy, particular the effect of turbulence on a wide variety of technologies. She teaches courses in thermody- namics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, and she is interested in studying the intersection of pedagogy and assessment.Dr. Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Brian Sylcott, East Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22452Machine Design: Different Pedagogical Approaches to Achieve Targeted Out-comesDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated equipment.Dr. Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Rungun Nathan is an associate professor and program chair for mechanical engineering in the division of engineering at Penn State Berks

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, University of California, Merced; Ala Qattawi, University of Toledo; Sachin Goyal, University of California, Merced

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

in the In- dian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Gandhingar, India and in the Theoretical and Applied Mechanics/ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at Cornell University, and has served as a technical adviser to Timetooth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Assessing and Improving Student Engagement and Motivation in Mechanical Engineering Online CoursesAbstractDevelopment of online courses in academia has been on the rise and both educators and students haveshown interest in possibilities and affordances peculiar to this platform. It offers time flexibility and allowsstudents to better organize their individual

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brooke-Lynn Caprice Andrade, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Douglas Hagemeier, Boise State University; Harish Subbaraman, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering

interests in- clude innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.Dr. Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Diana Bairaktarova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Through real-world engineering applications, Dr. Bairaktarova’s experiential learning research spans from engineering to psychology to learning sciences, as she uncovers how individual performance is influenced by aptitudes, spatial skills, personal interests and direct manipulation of mechanical objects.Mr. Douglas Hagemeier, Boise State UniversityProf. Harish Subbaraman, Boise State University Dr

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Jokar, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hamid Rad, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

microfluidic/thermal devices.Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality.Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver Dr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim is an Assistant Professor of School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Seattle, and his M.S. and B.S. at Sungkyunkwan University

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4716: A THERMODYNAMICS SHORT COURSE FOR A SUM-MER OUTREACH PROGRAMMs. Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natalie Barrett is a mechanical engineering Ph.D. student at Purdue University and is interested in re- newable energy. Barrett received a B.S.M.E. from Florida State University, a M.S.M.E. from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a M.B.A. from Indiana University. She has taught at Wentworth Institute of Technology as an Adjunct Professor. She has also worked in industry at Pratt & Whitney for several years and served in roles such as Integrated Product Team Leader and Affordability and Risk Manager for the F135 Engine Program

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering

Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a principal engineer for CMAC Design Corporation, designing telecommunication, data communication and information technology equipment.Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University Sushil K. Chaturvedi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1975, and has been with Old Dominion University since 1978. Page 15.1288.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Uncertainty Analysis and Instrument Selection using

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Mascaro, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Robert Roemer, University of Utah

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1837: INTEGRATION AND REINFORCEMENT OF MECHANICALENGINEERING SKILLS BEGINNING IN THE FIRST-YEAR DESIGNEXPERIENCEDebra Mascaro, University of Utah Debra J. Mascaro is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a B.A. in Physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She teaches freshman design and senior-/graduate-level classes in microscale engineering and organic electronics.Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James Canino, Trine University; Jon Koch, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

with Additive Manufacturing," [Online]. Available: https://www.fastradius.com/resources/improving-heat-exchanger- models/. [Accessed 6 March 2021].[11] EOS, "Conflux Technology Levergage the Full Potential of a Heat Exchanger with Additive Manufacturing," EOS, [Online]. Available: https://www.fastradius.com/resources/improving-heat-exchanger-models/. [Accessed 6 March 2021].16[12] J. H. Haertel and G. F. Nellis, "A fully developed flow thermofluid model for topology optimization of 3D-printed air-cooled heat exchangers," Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 119, pp. 10-24, 5 June 2017.[13] A. S. Sabau, A. Bejan, D. Brownell, K. Gluesenkamp, B. Murphy, F

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Mechanics & Mechanics Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Analysis Statics) which is a project based learning activity experiential learning designed specifically for promoting creativity, team-work, and presentation skills for undergraduate sophomore and junior students, as well as by exposing the students to the fascinating world of scientific/technological research based engineering. IDEAS is becoming the cornerstone event for the sophomore engineering students at UCF: approximately 3000 students have created, designed, presented, and defended around 900 projects and papers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WORK IN PROGRESS: PROJECT BASED HOMEWORK: AN ONGOING STUDY FOR ENGINEERING

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Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1600: DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE INTELLIGENTSYSTEMS LABORATORY AND CLASSJohn-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University JOHN-DAVID YODER is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at ONU. His Doctorate is from the University of Notre Dame. Research interests include education, controls, robotics, and information processing. Prior to teaching, he ran a small consulting and R&D company and served as proposal engineering supervisor for GROB Systems, Inc.Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame MIHIR SEN received his Doctorate from MIT, and is currently a Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. His research interests

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Marchetta, University of Memphis; Edward Perry, University of Memphis

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Mechanical Engineering

- is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Memphis, where he has served on the faculty since 1970. He received his university's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1977 and again in 2000. He also received the Herff College of Engineering's Outstanding Teaching Award in 1999. He is currently Co-Editor of the MERLOT Engineering Editorial Board and Co-Editor of the MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. He received his B.S. (1966), M.S. (1967) and Ph.D. (1970) in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Page 12.1126.1© American Society for

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Statics and Dynamics: What's New?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2541: A STATICS SKILLS INVENTORYScott Danielson, Arizona State University Scott Danielson is the Department Chair of the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University and has served in this capacity since 1999. He is active in ASEE and several of its Divisions, including serving as 2004-2005 Division Chair of the Mechanics Division. He serves on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ Manufacturing Education and Research Community steering committee member. He is currently serving on the Technology Accreditation Council (TAC) of ABET, representing ASME. Previously, he had been at North Dakota State University where he was a faculty

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Plumley, United States Coast Guard Academy; Andrew Foley, United States Coast Guard Academy; Earnest Greene, US Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1673: PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION UNITS, USING COMMONCOMPONENTS, FOR AN INTRODUCTORY THERMODYNAMICS COURSEMichael Plumley, United States Coast Guard Academy LCDR Michael Plumley is an Assistant Professor, and 1998 graduate, of the Mechanical Engineering program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He has served as coordinator for a variety of courses, including Capstone Design, Machine Design, Mechanisms, Heat Transfer, and Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems. He holds Master of Science degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

thematerials testing procedures previously done in the lab. Topics covered (1) tensile testing ofductile materials, (2) tensile testing of brittle materials, (3) torsional testing of ductile materials,and (4) torsional testing of brittle materials. The simulation module was designed to bridge thegap between the theoretical concepts, limitations of experimental testing, and the complexity ofpractical applications. In addition, it is familiarizing students with digital technology skills thatare highly relied on in industry, as well as helping fulfill ABET student outcome (k). Team-based learning and scaffolding were integrated to this module as part of the teaching strategies.Overall, adding simulations to a fundamental mechanical engineering course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zahira H. Merchant

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Mechanical Engineering

advisor for the CPP Hyperloop team, the Baja SAE racing team, and a co-advisor for the CPP ASHRAE club. He holds an active California PE license.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant professor, he worked as a structural engi- neering professional at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP. As a licensed professional engineer in the states of Connecticut and California, Dr. Jiang has been involved in the design of a variety of low- rise and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20333Building an Effective Online Thermodynamics Course for UndergraduateEngineering StudentsDr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology Department at Boise State University. Her research lies at the intersection of STEM education and technology supported learning. Her current research focuses on integrating computational thinking in STEM education, instructional strategies and online course design for STEM; instructional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts. Dr. Yang teaches classes in quantitative and

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Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie A. Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18893Collaborative Learning Strategy in the Classroom: The Progressive PeerGroupDr. Anne-Marie A. Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Anne-Marie Lerner is an associate professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Her professional interests include inclusive in-class and out-of-class supports, investigat- ing effective teaching pedagogy for remote delivery as well as to nontraditional students, and education assessment. She received her PhD in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008. c American Society for

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24781Board 99: Learning through Discovery: Empowering Lower Division Under-graduates to Engage in Cross-Disciplinary ResearchDr. Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Nina Robson is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University at Fullerton.Dr. Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton Dr. Gautreau is a veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as the Director of the MS in Instructional Design and Technology Program at CSU Fullerton.Dr. Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College, Flint, Michigan; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering disciplines in the areas of engineering mechanics, structural engineering, structural design, and solid mechanics., crashworthiness, and Plates & Shells.Dr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at Baker College. In addition to her administrative role she is involved with development of new engineering and technology programs and curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various capacities

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25817An Online Tool for Facilitating Thermodynamic Property LookupsDr. Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Dr. Joseph Ranalli is an Associate Professor at Penn State Hazleton, and is the Program Option Coor- dinator for the Alternative Energy and Power Generation Engineering program. He previously earned a BS from Penn State and a PhD from Virginia Tech, both in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to his cur- rent appointment, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Ranalli’s current research interests include development of

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Richter, Virginia Tech; Kurt Johnson, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

, and Assistant Head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. An award winning teacher, his main areas of research and teaching are design and design education. Page 12.1057.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Mentoring FIRST LEGO League: Challenges and Rewards of Working with YouthAbstractThe FIRST LEGO League (FLL) organizes friendly competitions between students, ages 9- to14-years-old. The competition focuses on engineering challenges addressing a theme in scienceand technology. For 2006, FLL chose nanotechnology as the central theme. The youth used