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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering department (the complete Department of Engineering mission statementis found at http://www.wku.edu/engineering/depmiss.php): …to produce, as its graduates, competent engineering practitioners…(who have) 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… Page 13.1107.14A Professional Component Plan has been created for

Conference Session

Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John G. Cherng P.E., University of Michigan-Dearborn; Ben Q. Li, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Narasimhamurthi Natarajan, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Mechanical Engineering

implement thistechnology in their future career.IntroductionSince Yasakawa Electric Co. released its trademark on the term “mechatronics” in 1982, thetechnology of mechatronics has evolved significantly into various technologies; this originallyanonymous word has become a pervasive word in both education and industry. The growth ofmechatronic applications has increased exponentially in the past two decades, especially after thetechnology of microprocessors/microcontrollers were embedded into system designs. Forexample, there are more than twenty microprocessors used in various components of a standardautomobile.More than a decade ago, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University ofMichigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan received

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University; Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1187: KEY SUBJECT INDICATORS AND ADMISSION IMPACT FROMSUBJECT GRADES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-BASED BACHELORPROGRAMS AT CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITYKuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University Kuntinee Maneeratana is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She earned a Ph.D. and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, both from 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.Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University Angkee Sripakagorn is an Assistant Professor in

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jack McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; William Haupfear, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1331: THE HYREV PROPULSION SYSTEM: A B20 POWER-SPLITEXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE ECOCAR CHALLENGEVincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Vincent Sabatini is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus in Robotics and High Performance Vehicles. He is currently the Team Leader for ERAU's EcoCAR Team, the EcoEagles.Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ryle Maxson is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Aerospace

Conference Session

Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas; Ashland O. Brown P.E., University of the Pacific; Christina Kay White, Columbia University

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Mechanical Engineering

Humanitarian En- gineering Experiences and Design.” From her U.S.-patented Automated Assistive Guitar Playing Device to leading the Design, Technology, Engineering for All Children (DTEACh) program to co-facilitating LSU’s High School Teachers Engineering Awareness Program summer institute, Christina’s practices and research inform ways that we understand engineering education and innovation in our diverse and dynamic ecology. Page 22.1121.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development and Assessment of Finite Element Based Active

Conference Session

How We Tackled the Pandemic

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania; Alison R. Kennicutt, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33492Far from Normal – Student struggles with health and social interactionpersist through three semesters of education during the COVID-19 pandemicDr. Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania Ashley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Civil Engineering department at York College of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and B.A. in International Studies from Lafayette College. She then pursued her passion for neuromuscular disease research at Cornell University where she received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering. At York, she is passionate about

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hope L. Weiss, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24855Work in Progress: Using Videos for Improvement in Knowledge of Prerequi-site MaterialDr. Hope L. Weiss, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Hope L. Weiss is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Fullerton. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell Uni- versity, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Weiss’ research focuses in the areas of nonlinear dynamics and chaos and engineering education. Her current research includes biomedical acoustics, active aerodynamic

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Veronica Addison, University of South Carolina; Christian Hipp, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Mechanical Engineering

experiences, self-efficacy and knowledge: A comparison of freshman and senior agriculture students. 2000 ASAE Annual Intenational Meeting, Technical Papers: Engineering Solutions for a New Century. vol: 2 2000. pp 5541-5550.5. Stone, Jeffrey A., Hoffman, Mark E., Madigan, Elinor M., Vance, David R. (2006). Technology Skills of Incoming Freshmen: Are First-Year Students Prepared? Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges. Volume 21. Issue 6. pp 117-121. Page 12.130.66. Palaigeorgiou, G. E., Siozos, P. D., Konstantakis, N. I., Tsoukalas, I. A.(2005). A Computer Attitude Scale for Computer Science Freshmen and its

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca Sala, Baker College

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-938: NEW COURSE DEVELOPMENT: BIOMECHANICS ANDBIOMATERIALS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSAnca Sala, Baker College ANCA L. SALA, Assistant Professor, is Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, is actively involved in teaching and developing engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA. Page 13.928.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 New Course Development: Biomechanics and Biomaterials for

Conference Session

Design Project Based Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-945: A STUDENT PROJECT ON RAYLEIGH-BENARD CONVECTIONJohn Matsson, Oral Roberts University O. JOHN E. MATSSON is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the Engineering, Physics and Physical Science Department at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994, respectively. Page 13.113.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Student Project on Rayleigh-Bénard ConvectionAbstractThis paper describes a project where a group of five undergraduate

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland Brown, University of the Pacific; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Kristen Kaufman, Grad Student Universiy ot Texas; Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Christina White, Columbia University

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Mechanical Engineering

in designing structural solutions is a noted problem for some engineering graduates26,27.Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET, Inc.) expects engineeringgraduates to have: “an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice”14 such as FE analysis. Hence, schools have, or are planningto, add FE analysis to their curriculum1-5,10, but this plan is not happening quickly enough tomeet the demand of firms competing in the global economy. To support schools in theirteaching efforts, the finite element exercises developed in this work will provide a valuable, web-based resource to engineering instructors throughout the world.An NSF funded Course, Curriculum, and Lab

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

., “Modernization of a Mechanical Engineering Laboratory using Data Acquisition with LABVIEW”, ASEE 2003 Session 22663 McConnaughay,K., Welsford,I., Stabenau,E., “Inquiry, Investigation, and Integration in Undergraduate Science Curricula”, Council on Undergraduate Research Quartley, pp14-18, September 19994 Mantei,E.J., “Using Internet Class Notes and Power Point in the Physical Geology Lecture – Comparing the Success of Computer Technology with Traditional Teaching Techniques”, Journal of College Science teaching, pp301-305, April 20005 Regan,M., Sheppard,S., “Interactive Multimedia Courseware and Hands-On Learning Experience: An Assessment Study”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp123-131, Apr 19966 Riggs,B., Poli,C., Woolf,B

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Timothy Neil Thomas, CADENAS PARTsolutions LLC

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Mechanical Engineering

was the COO at Computer Aided Systems for Engineering (CASE) where he was responsible for all aspects of the draft- ing software business until CASE was acquired by SDRC in 1998. Tim’s career also includes working as a design engineer at Hughes Aircraft (now Raytheon), TRW (now Northrop Grumman) and Goodyear Atomic. Tim has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University where he served as Co-Chair of the Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Board, the Alumni Board, and is actively involved with STEM in the curriculum at many Universities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Use of Software Package and Commercial Catalogues in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James D. Carrico, University of Mary; Javad Anjum, University of Mary; Audra Anjum, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

designer in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. She works with faculty to design and redesign courses while following best practices in technology integration. Her research interests include learning aptitudes and facilitating class- room communication. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Service Learning and Action Research Project with Mechanical Engineering and Speech-Language Pathology StudentsAbstractThe current paper addresses an imminent need for an action research study to systematicallyinvestigate the effectiveness of an interprofessional project-based service

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego; Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Imane Khalil, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21987Introducing Social Relevance and Global Context into the Introduction toHeat Transfer CourseDr. Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego Elizabeth Reddy is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the Univer- sity of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and Computing in the American Anthro- pological Association. She studies engineers and their work in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27189Design and Validation of a Bracket using a Laser Scanner, Topology Opti-mization, and a 3-D PrinterDr. Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University Luis E. Monterrubio joined the Robert Morris University Engineering Department as an Assistant Pro- fessor in the Fall of 2013. He earned his B.Eng. from the Universidad Nacional Aut´onoma de M´exico, his M.A.Sc. from the University of Victoria, Canada, and his Ph.D. from the University of Waikato, New Zealand. All degrees are in Mechanical Engineering and both M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. studies are related with vibrations. After his Ph.D. he worked at the University of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Pyrtle III P.E., University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27596Effects of Homework Policy on Student PerformanceDr. Frank Pyrtle III P.E., University of South Florida Frank Pyrtle, III is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He received his BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, and his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined the department in 2004 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including fluid systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, thermal systems, advanced conduction, radiation, and mathematics. He is also

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Arnold, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aman Yadav, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gregory Shaver, Purdue University; Eric Nauman, Purdue University

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Mechanical Engineering

Program at Purdue University. In addition to his PhD in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, Dr. Yadav also has Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Yadav has undertaken both quantitative and qualitative research projects and has a strong familiarity with both types of analyses. His research includes the use of case-based instruction in STEM disciplines.Gregory Shaver, Purdue University Greg Shaver is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He is also a graduate of Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering, having obtained a Bachelor's degree with highest distinction. He holds a Masters

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Wang; Oguz Soysal

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Mechanical Engineering

., K. Pochiraju, C. Chassapie, D. Vaccari, K. Sheppard, G. Korfiatis,“Mechanical Engineering Program Assessment in the Schaefer School of Engineering atStevens Institute of Technology”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society forEngineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June 20053. Hestenes,D. and M. Wells, “A mechanics Baseline Test”, The Physics Teacher30, March, 1992, P.159-166.4. David Elizandro, Jessica Matson, and Jane Fraser, “ABET Criteria andContinuous Process Improvement”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Page 11.254.8Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-2653: INTEGRATED HANDS-ON MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LAB-ORATORIESArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University ARIF SIRINTERLIKCI received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Tech- nical University, Turkey, and a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. Currently, he is a Professor of Engineering as well as Co-Head of Research and Outreach Cen- ter at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. His teaching and research areas include rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, robotics and automation, bioengineering, and entertainment technology. He has been active in ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of the ASEE Manufacturing

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S. Lamancusa, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Mechanical Engineering

 Improvement Objectives for Mechanical Engineering 1) Improve Delivery ‐ To encourage deeper student learning by:  a. Integrating theory with practice  b. Integrating concepts across courses  c. Requiring fewer courses/semester to increase depth  d. Enhancing lifelong learning skills 2) Enhance Content ‐ Increased student exposure to:   a. New and emerging technologies   b. Professional skills (societal impact, ethics, team skills, project management, global  issues, economic justification)   c. Computer and numerical skills   d. Design methodologies and tools Following intensive discussions and two faculty retreats, a major revision of the MechanicalEngineering curriculum was approved in October

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chasnov

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Mechanical Engineering

Energy: Properties and Policy IssuesAbstractStudents following a curriculum designed to provide a degree in mechanical engineering (ME)inevitably take one or more courses in Thermodynamics along the way. One of the many keysbeing addressed in such courses is the Principle of Conservation of Energy, otherwise known asthe First Law of Thermodynamics. Whereas one of the program accreditation requirementsspecifically addresses the need to incorporate design of components or processes of thermalsystems1 into the curriculum, does this necessarily include all (or any) of the following: fossilfuel combustion, greenhouse gas production, alternative energy sources, energy conservation, orenergy policy?It is our contention

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Michael Cotter, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, University of South Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

, discouragement, and low engagement duringthe class sessions [1, 2].Fluid mechanics or any other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) course canbe taught in either traditional or flipped teaching modalities. In the traditional classroommodality, faculty lectures on a particular topic of the day according to the syllabus while studentslisten and take notes. Depending on the content, the faculty assigns homework and/or quizzes toensure students are studying and learning the concepts covered. However, multiple studies [3-5]have shown that this passive learning of STEM courses may be ineffective and may foster lowengagement. The instructor needs to introduce new concepts, motivate the students on the needto cover that concept, perhaps derive the

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E.S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (CoE); Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

Michigan and the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronau- tics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in 2008. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Open-Ended Modeling Group Projects in Introductory Statics and Dynamics CoursesTraditionally, the types of problems that students see in their introductory statics and dynamicscourses are well-structured textbook problems with a single solution [1]. These types ofquestions are often seen by students as being

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Edward James Diehl P.E., University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

, pp. 9, 2014.[6] M. V. Ramirez and C. L. Gordy, "STEM build: an online community to decrease barriers toimplementation of inclusive tactile teaching tools," Journal of Microbiology & BiologyEducation, vol. 21, 2020.[7] O. A. Perez, M. T. Pitcher, H. Hemmitt, H. Gomez, P. A. Espinoza, R. H. Anaya and H. E. L.Nevarez, "Year Three: Analysis of 3D technology impact on STEM based courses; specificallyintroduction to engineering courses.," in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2017.[8] R. G. Budynas and J. K. Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design. 11th Ed., NewYork: McGraw-Hill, 2020.[9] "Planetary Gear Demonstrator (Class Pack of 10)," NADA Scientific, [Online]. Available:http://nadascientific.com/automotive_education

Conference Session

How We Tackled the Pandemic

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University ; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Aidan Puzzio, The Citadel; Benjamin Lawrence Kicklighter, The Citadel

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #34133Continuity of Instruction, Cognitive Load, and the Middle Years SlumpDr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. She holds BS and MS degrees in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She enjoys, and has invested significantly, in the development of her undergraduate students, serving as past faculty advisor for numerous student groups. Dr. Watson is passionate about improving access to engineering education and

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge; Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating instrumentation and mechatronics education in Mechanical Engineering curriculumAbstractA diverse and effective undergraduate mechanical curriculum should integrate learning from thedifferent spheres of mechanical engineering, educate students about recent technologicaladvances, and motivate them to pursue careers in this field. However, a seamless integration ofvaried topics in mechanical engineering curriculum is challenging, as courses range fromtraditional engineering classes in thermal fluids, solids and controls, to courses coveringemerging technological aspects of instrumentation, sensors, measurement techniques, advancedcontrol algorithms, electronics, and electrical

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

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Mechanical Engineering

, Southern Methodist University Paul Krueger received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from the University of California at Berkeley. He received his M.S. in Aeronautics in 1998 and his Ph.D. in Aeronautics in 2001, both from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In 2002 he joined the Mechanical Engineering Department at Southern Methodist University where he is currently an Associate Professor. He is a recipient of the Rolf D. Buhler Memorial Award in Aeronautics and the Richard Bruce Chapman Memorial Award for distinguished research in Hydrodynamics. In 2004 he received the Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) from the National Science Foundation. His research

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

integration, yet few engineering undergraduates understand thisprocess.2 Bokulich [2] adds “the state of education in this country, especially in science,engineering and technology, has become a matter of increasing concern to many of us inAmerican industry.”At the graduate level, industry and universities actively collaborate in research and developmentprograms. This results in a supply of highly qualified technical specialists which industry uses tocontinue the process of development. This collaboration is not typical at the undergraduate level,and industry simply “accepts the ‘output’ from university with the knowledge that they have tocomplete the training process through in-house training programs.”3 In an increasing

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Carlos Gomez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

Energy, v 28, n 3, March, p 345-362[7] Corbyn, Andrew. 2007. Small wind-turbine community-based renewable energy systems in the Philippines. Wind Engineering, v 31, n 5, p 353-361[8] Piggott, Hugh. How to build a wind turbine? The axial flux windmill plans. 2005. Page 14.523.11 10[9] Ogawa, K.; Yamamura, N.; Ishda, M. 2006. Study for small size wind power generating system using switched reluctance generator. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, p 1510-1515[10] Amano, Yoko; Kajiwara, Hiroyuki. 2006. Maximum output power control for variable- speed small