Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, UK as well as a B.Ed. in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. Her area of expertise is computational mechanics. Page 15.351.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design as the Priority for Engineering Education: An Implementation in a Senior Project CourseBACKGROUNDThis work originated from a restructuring effort at the Mechanical Engineering Department,Chulalongkorn University, Thailand to revise the curriculum in the face of challenges from thetransformation of the status of

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard N. Shapiro, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

possible. 10. “Click on My Connection”. Instructors need to be able to comfortably and effectively use the technology made available to deliver content, provide feedback, and communicate with students. Adequate system configurations are essential to ensure a quality experience for both students and instructors.Case Study I – Undergraduate Machine Design CourseA junior-level undergraduate machine design course was offered in a synchronous format during asix week period in the summer of 2013. Thirty-three students completed the course, 6 face-to-facestudents and 27 online students. All students were traditional full time students majoring inmechanical engineering. Table 1 indicates the final grade distribution of the class.Table

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jenna Elizabeth Stolzman, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

., “Analysis of Dimpled Wing of an Aircraft,”International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, Vol. 6(3), 2018.[11] Srivastav, D., “Flow Control over Airfoils using Different Shaped Dimples,” InternationalConference on Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics Technologies, Singapore, 2012.[12] Saraf, A. K., Singh, M. P., Chouhan, T. S., “Effect of Dimple on Aerodynamic Behaviour ofAirfoil,” International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9(3), 2017, pp. 2268-2277.[13] Singh, D., Gajghat, R. H., Manik, M. K., “Experimental Investigation To Examine The Effectof Shape And Size Of Dimple At Suction Surface Of Aerofoil”, International Journal of Scientific& Technology Research, Vol. 8(12), 2019, pp. 521-534.[14] Binci, L., Clementi, G

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Pawluk, Virginia Commonwealth University; Curtis Taylor, University of Florida; Marcia Hoffman, Virginia Commonwealth University; Maria McClintock, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Mechanical Engineering

, G. et al. (2007). Understanding Undergraduate Students’ Conceptions of a Core Nanoscience Concept:Size and Scale.4. Okamura, A.M., Richard, C., Cutkosky, M.R. (2002). Feeling is Believing: Using a Force-Feedback Joystick toTeach Dynamic Systems. Journal of Engineering Education. 91 (3), 345-349.5. Williams, R.L. II, Chen, M-Y. and Seaton, J.M. (2003). Haptics-Augmented Simple-Machine Educational Tools.Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12 (1), 1-12.6. Gillespie, R.B., Hoffman, M.B., and Freudenberg, J. (2003). Haptic Interface for Hands-On Instruction in SystemDynamics and Embedded Control. 11th Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and TeleoperatorSystems, 410-415.7. Bowen, K. and O’Malley, M.K. (2006). Adaption

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Meeting ABET Requirements

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Mechanical Engineering

ASSESSMENT AT THE COURSE LEVELRichard Bannerot, University of Houston Richard Bannerot is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and has taught the sophomore course, Introduction to Design, since 1991. Page 11.356.2 Content Assessment at the Course LevelAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology has increased the awareness ofengineering educators for the need to assess student learning. Much of the effort associated withthe accreditation process is focused on direct measurements of student learning related toprogram outcomes. This paper presents a proposal for assessing course content using

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Lopa Bakrania, Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering

guidingprinciples for online learning, we can ensure a viable student experience.Transformation to online learningThe Nanotechnology CourseIntroduction to Nanotechnology ​course was designed as an undergraduate engineering elective toexpose students to the material opportunities offered at the nanometer scale. The course contentis divided into (a) fundamentals, (b) tools for synthesis and characterization, and (c) applicationsof nanomaterials within devices and more broadly technology. ​Principles of Nanotechnologycourse is a graduate level course that is combined with the undergraduate course. Graduatestudents complete additional assessments that go beyond the undergraduate level assignments.The lecture content, however, is identical between the

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland Brown, University of the Pacific; Joseph Rencis; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Chuan-Chiang Chen, Tuskegee University; Essam Ibrahim, Tuskegee University; Vladimir Labay, Gonzaga University; Paul Schimpf, Eastern Washington University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-548: FINITE ELEMENT LEARNING MODULES FORUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TOPICS USING COMMERCIALSOFTWAREAshland Brown, University of the Pacific Ashland O. Brown is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. He has held numerous administrative, management and research positions including Program Director, Engineering Directorate, National Science Foundation, Dean of Engineering at the University of the Pacific; Dean of Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University; Engineering Group Manager at General Motors Corporation: and Principal Engineering Supervisor, Ford Motor Company and Research Engineer Eastman Kodak Company. He

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren A. Rockenbaugh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

). Manyengineering educators are embracing alternative instructional strategies like PBSL in an attemptto respond to major shifts in the engineering profession and practice. Today’s world is a globalmarket and a place of rapid technological change. Newly graduated engineers often findthemselves working in teams with people very different from themselves, where they must Page 22.1192.2engage in more entrepreneurship and integrative thinking.Although PBSL opportunities are expanding at educational institutions nationwide, much of thefindings on their impacts are anecdotal and qualitative. Some faculty have begun to assess PBSLprograms and have found that PBSL

Conference Session

Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A. Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; J.Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

that are undertaking by mostlyMechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Kinesiology students with occasionalsupport from students from other engineering disciplines. The projects usually have specificclients with various levels and types of disability. Students working on these projects need tofirst understand the user’s capabilities and then design solutions to allow the clients to gain alevel of physical exercise using appropriate technology. Each project is completed using a formaldesign process and all designs are built, tested and ultimately given to the user.The projects described in this paper have been undertaken at California Polytechnic StateUniversity, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). Cal Poly was founded in 1903 and is one of

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Mechanical Engineering

” Technology  Target Beneficiaries Wider Beneficiaries  Curb cutouts  Wheelchair users Bicyclists, skaters, cane users,  cart/stroller pushers  Easy doorknobs  Motion impaired All users, especially load carrying  Closed captioning  Deaf or hard of hearing Noisy or multi TV environments  Freeplay Wind up Radio  Rural African villagers Survivalists, Gadget lovers  Screen readers  Visually impaired Users preferring audio The greatest engineering challenges of the 21st century, such as clean water and energy for all,call for a

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Kumbakonam Ramamani Rajagopal, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan and began his faculty position at Texas A&M in 2006.Dr. Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd received the B.S. degree in mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He is a TEES Research Professor in the Office of Engineering Academic and Student Affairs at Texas A&M University, College Station. He has been an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Pro- fessor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He served as Project Director for the Foundation Coalition, a National

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Baker, University of Kentucky; Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky

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Mechanical Engineering

is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Capece received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1980, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 1982, and Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1987. Page 23.1289.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of an Affordable High Speed Video Camera for Visualization in Mechanical Engineering CoursesAbstractMethods for providing visualization of various phenomena in engineering courses can bebeneficial to student learning. Animations created using

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Priya T. Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Christopher Williams, Georgia Southern University; David Calamas, Georgia Southern University; Junghun Choi, Georgia Southern University

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Mechanical Engineering

instead of a traditional textbook for learning MATLAB. However, after the recentconsolidation of two universities the VLE was no longer used as a primary resource due tocurricular changes. The computing course prior to consolidation was based solely on MATLABand targeted a different student body – students in all engineering disciplines, most of whomwere intending to transfer to the Georgia Institute of Technology, whereas ENGR 1121 is takenexclusively by Mechanical Engineering students at Georgia Southern University. Based on thesuccess of MATLAB Marina and the availability of this curated content, the original three teammembers partnered with two faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineeringon the Statesboro Campus to expand and

Conference Session

How We Tackled the Pandemic

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Carl W. Luchies, The University of Kansas; Molly McVey, The University of Kansas

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33952Adventures in Remote Learning: Communication Strategies for ActiveEngagementDr. Carl W. Luchies, The University of Kansas Carl Luchies is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and a core faculty member in the Bioengineering Graduate Program at the University of Kansas. Dr. Luchies earned his BS, MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Luchies teaches courses in Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation, and Biomechanics. Dr. Luchies utilizes evidence-based, student-centered and active-learning teaching methods in his engineering education program. He conducts education

Conference Session

Design Related

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sean Stephen Tolman, Utah Valley University; Matthew J. Jensen, Utah Valley University

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Mechanical Engineering

courses in engineering design and solid mechanics.Dr. Matthew J. Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused primarily on automotive control systems and dynamics. During his graduate studies, Matthew was awarded the Department of Mechanical Engineering Endowed Teaching Fellowship. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Utah Valley Univer- sity. His research interests include applications in automotive/transportation safety, electro-mechanical systems, data analysis strategies

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #28588The Portia Hypothesis: Mechanical Engineering Student Perceptions ofQualificationsDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engi- neering. Dr. McCue received her BSE degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2000 from Princeton University. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in Aerospace Engineering (MSE 2001) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (MSE 2002, PhD 2004). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Mirth, Saint Cloud State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25397Using Doodles to Assist Learning in Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. John A. Mirth, Saint Cloud State University John Mirth is an associate professor in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at the St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to this, he had positions at the University of Denver, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa. He obtained his BSME degree from Ohio University and his MSME and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreenidhi Krishnamoorthy, University of California, Davis

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Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate student learning by supporting the professional growth of Teaching Assistants. He has a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad - India. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Retrospective analysis on the perspective ofinstructors about transitioning to using active-learning strategies to teach mechanical engineering classesAbstract:According to previous research, active learning methods have been stressedseveral times as being very effective for a better learning experience inengineering classes. However, an efficient transition

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petru-Aurelian Simionescu, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Mechanical Engineering

applications on the Working Model 2D installation CD, or on thecompanion CD of one of the Mechanisms textbooks listed in the Bibliography.Bibliography1. Boronkay T.G.; Caldwell L. and Earley, Ronald D. “Application of the Working Model software in mechanicalengineering technology,” Proc. of the 1999 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Engineering Education toServe the World, Jun 20-23, 1999, Charlotte, NC, p 787-7942. Crown S.W., Freeman R.A.; Fuentes A., “Asynchronous computer based training as a means of integrating theuse of engineering software into the curriculum,” Computers in Education Journal, Vol. 14, 2004, p. 61-703. Ganatos, P. and Liaw, B, “Computer-animated teaching software for engineering dynamics and mechanicalvibration,” Journal of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

X. Chang Li, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Xuejun Fan, Lamar University

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Mechanical Engineering

instructionaltechniques. Qualitative feedback on this technology obtained from both a questionnaireadministered by the instructor and an evaluation conducted by an independent evaluator wasreported. Huang and Gramoll7 described the development, implementation, and functionality ofan interactive multimedia online eBook designed to enhance the learning experience of studentsin studying basic concepts of engineering thermodynamics. The eBook was comprised of 42case problems and each case covered a specific concept in engineering thermodynamics. Thestudents could learn from each case the required concepts, procedures to solve the case problem,and variation of the problem through simulation. Graphics, diagrams, animations, sounds, andhypertext were used to exhibit

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

M&IE Department contains three Bachelor of Science programs: MechanicalEngineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The MechanicalEngineering program has a ten-year average undergraduate enrollment of approximately 400students, as seen in Figure 1. Page 14.538.2Departmental Size and RetentionAs seen in Figure 1, the number of undergraduate students in the MSU ME program hasremained fairly stable over the past ten years (394 students). This is an excellent trait in light ofthe fact that the department hasminimally tracked, studied and respondedto trends in undergraduate enrollmentnumbers, and has performed

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy; James Baughn, UC Davis

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Mechanical Engineering

, R., Alternative Approaches to Teaching Extended SurfaceHeat Transfer, 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2003-1333.5 Kaminski, W.R., A Series of Heat Transfer Experiments for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Student, 2002ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2002-2648.6 Smith, A.N. and Volino, R.J., Versatile Heat Transfer Lab for Conducting Bench-Top Experiments, 2005 ASEEAnnual Conference & Exposition, paper 2005-2266.7 Hinton, M.A., Marloth, R., and Nooran, R.I., Data Acquisition System for an Undergraduate Fin Heat ExchangerExperiment, 2002 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2002-2259.8 Karimi, A., Use of Spreadsheets in Solving Heat Conduction Problems in Fins, 2008 ASEE Annual

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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Mechanical Engineering

requirements will be: 1. able to integrate thermal component models and simulate a thermal system. (a,c,e,h,j) 2. able to perform an economic analysis of a thermal system. (a,e,j) 3. able to use the computer to solve thermal system models. (k) 4. able to communicate thermal system designs both orally and in writing. (g) 5. able to apply optimization procedures and design optimized thermal systems. (a,c,e) 6. exposed to the recent developments and practices in energy and thermal systems (h,j)These course outcomes are linked to our department outcomes and to the program outcomesestablished by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABETrequires that engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University; Madeline Genevieve Carlisle Collins, Louisiana Tech University; Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

Statics and Mechanics of Materials using WeBWorK: assessing effects on student learning." 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana.[6] J. P. Carpenter and B. D. Camp, "Using a Web-Based Homework System to Improve Accountability and Mastery in Calculus," in 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, 2008.[7] D. S. Brewer, The Effects of Online Homework on Achievement and Self-efficacy of College Algebra Students, Utah State University, 2009.[8] W. Ziemer, "WeBWorK: An Open-Source Online Homework System," in Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, NSF DUE in collaboration with

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Colin J. Reagle, George Mason University; Mary K. Handley, James Madison University

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Mechanical Engineering

challenges.Dr. Mary K. Handley, James Madison University Dr. Handley received a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of California-Davis. She has been a faculty member in the Integrated Science and Technology Department at James Madison University since 1998, teaching courses in Environmental Science and Chemistry. She was the ISAT program assessment coordinator for 14 years. Dr. Handley’s primary interests are in program assessment, environmental education, and sustainable agriculture. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Flipping an Engineering Thermodynamics Course to Improve Student Self-EfficacyAbstractThermodynamics is well documented as

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Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University; John F. Dannenhoffer III, Syracuse University

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Mechanical Engineering

Dannenhoffer is an Associate Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and the Program Director of the Aerospace Engineering Program at Syracuse University. Before joining Syracuse in 2002, he worked for the United Technologies Corp for nearly 25 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Integrated use of programing in Machine Design CourseAbstract This paper presents enhancements to an undergraduate mechanical engineering machinedesign course that are aimed at teaching students the importance of computer-based analysis ofcomplex systems. These enhancements also aim to provide students with preparation forprofessional practice by instilling in them the skills needed

Conference Session

Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #19326Integration of Engineering Theory and Practice in a Junior-Level MachineDesign CourseDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of physics and engineering at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 13 years in industry designing automated equipment.Dr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Dr. Wes Stone is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He earned

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Capstone and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Farid Breidi; Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana; Madelyn D. Sturgeon; Justin Michael Amos, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

more complex engineering activities at allstages of the life cycle of technical objects, processes and systems. The success of the project hasbeen quantitatively measured through surveys that were resented to students from the Universityof Southern Indiana. The data shows that the project overall is challenging and that they do notthink that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a miniature racing car at thebeginning of the semester.References[1] Liang, J. (2012). Learning in troubleshooting of automotive braking system: A project-basedteamwork approach. British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(2), 331-352.[2] Peterlicean, A., & Morar, F. (2013). Project-Based Learning in Higher Education. AppliedMechanics and

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #23557Designing 3-D Printed Heat Exchangers in a Senior-level Thermal SystemsCourseDr. Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University Gregory Michna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, held positions as a Lecturer at Iowa State University and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined the faculty at SDSU in 2009. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems.Dr. Todd Letcher

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

Western Kentucky University (WKU) utilize asequence of professional experiences for students pursuing baccalaureate ME degrees that areconsistent with the overall mission of the engineering programs. The mission statement is: …to produce, as its graduates, competent engineering practitioners. An engineering practitioner is one who has a foundation of basic science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, combined with practical knowledge and experience in applying existing technology to contemporary problems. … Program curricula will be project-based. Students will have sufficient opportunity to engage in project activities to support development of a clear understanding of engineering practice