Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sophia V. Yates, Smith College; Christopher H. Conley, Smith College; Aaron J. Rubin, Smith College

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Mechanical Engineering

constantly incorporating new technologies in their work. While this may seemobvious given that engineers are responsible for the creation of a significant portion of thetechnologies used in the world, the practicing professional engineering community is sometimesconservative in their embrace of new technologies. This was the case with finite element analysis[1], [2], but with vastly improved user interfaces and local availability of significant computingpower the use of high-fidelity numerical simulations is seeing significant growth both in practiceand in the classroom.In Froyd, Wankat and Smith’s paper “Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education”[3] they include “Simulations” as part of the “Fifth Major Shift” and note that

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Patrick Alan Linford, U.S. Military Academy; James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; John R. Rogers, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #30422The self-evaluation and revision method for homework: a homework methodfor metacognition improves post-secondary engineering students’attitudes towards homeworkMajor Patrick Alan Linford, The United States Military Academy at West Point, NY Patrick A. Linford is a Major in the United States Army, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He has his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy (2007), and his Master of Science (2017), from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology all in Mechanical Engineering.Lt. Col. James E Bluman, U.S

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S Gero, UNCC; Ting Song, South Puget Sound Community College

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

strategy for design thinking: Differences between novices and experts. Design Studies, 22(1), 27-45.Kan, J. W. T. and Gero J. S. (2009). Using the FBS ontology to capture semantic design information in design protocol studies, in J McDonnell and P Lloyd (eds), About: Designing. Analysing Design Meetings, CRC Press, pp. 213-229.Kavakli, M and Gero, JS (2002). The structure of concurrent cognitive actions: A case study of novice and expert designers, Design Studies 23(1): 25-40.Krishnamoorthy, C. S. and Rajeev, S. (1996). Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems for Engineers, CRC Press.Lammi, M. & Becker, K. (2013). Engineering design thinking. Journal of Technology Education, 24(2), 55-77.Li, F., Yi

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Ohio University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is working towards a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in Washington State University. He has been involved in fabricating low cost fluid experiments combining computer- aided design, 3D printing and vacuum forming since 2014. He speaks both English and Chinese.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., and did his postdoctoral work at the Uni- versity of Oklahoma where he also taught as a visiting lecturer. He has been on the Washington State University(WSU) faculty for 34 years and for the past 20 years has focused on innovative pedagogy re- search and technical research in biotechnology. His

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Heidi Reuter

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

organizations thatpromote integration of art and science are Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI),International Society of the Arts, Mathematics, and Architecture (ISAMA) and InternationalSociety for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology (ISAST). In academia, educators are alwaysexperimenting new methods to increase students engagement in the course materials. One sucheffort in fluid mechanics is a course on the physics and art of flow visualization, by Dr. JeanHertzberg (at the University of Colorado, Boulder) [1-3]. The course is offered since 2003 as atechnical elective to the engineering students and as studio credit to the fine arts students and hasshown to be very effective. Gary Settles (at Pennsylvania State University) is a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Feeling the Heat - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Ryan Barb, Florida Atlantic University

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Mechanical Engineering

. He is a co-holder of a Guinness World Record a co-author of five books. Dr. Daniel Raviv received his Ph.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1987 and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology in 1982 and 1980, respectively.Mr. Daniel Ryan Barb, Florida Atlantic University Daniel Barb is an undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering at Florida Atlantic Univer- sity. He spent six years in the United States Navy working in a nuclear power plant aboard a fast attack submarine. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Visual and Intuitive Approach to Teaching and Learning the Concept of Thermodynamic

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom A. Eppes, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

people in the near future. For the present study,students were given an opportunity to develop solutions to one of these real-world problems,utilizing thermodynamic analysis and simulation tools. Table 1 shows the anatomy of this study,and outlines potential options for other studies, based on the premise of pairing a GrandChallenge with an appropriate engineering course, and associated engineeringdevice/system/technology. TABLE 1 STUDY ELEMENTS AND OPTIONS THIS STUDY OPTIONS NAE GRAND Provide Access to Clean  Make Solar Energy Economical CHALLENGE Water  Provide

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Camilo Giraldo, University of Kansas; Logan Sidener, University of Kansas

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25713Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Dynamics: Implementation of Struc-tured Homework AssignmentsDr. Molly McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas.Dr. Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas Carl Luchies is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aminul Islam Khan, Washington State University; Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Olalekan Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26454Development of Bloom’s-level Graduated Instrument for Assessing TransportConcepts in Hands-on LearningAminul Islam Khan P.E., Washington State University Aminul Islam Khan PhD Candidate School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University, Pullman, WA Bio-sketch Aminul Islam Khan has received B.Sc and M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the most regarded and reputed engineering university of Bangladesh, Bangladesh University Engineering and Technology (BUET). In his B.Sc degree, he had received the department Gold medal for his outstanding achievements. Aminul Islam Khan has

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Deborah S. Munro, University of Portland; Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

. His research is in nonlinear vibrations as it applies to structural health monitoring, and assistive technology. He is currently working on grants related to teaching in STEM fields and laboratory curricular development and is active in developing international research opportunities for undergraduates.Dr. Deborah S Munro, University of Portland Deborah is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and teaches statics, strength of materials, finite element analysis, biomechanics, automated manufacturing, CAD, and capstone design. She spent multiple years in the orthopedic medical device industry prior to joining academia.Dr. Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland Dr. Shazib ”Shaz” Vijlee earned BS and MS

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Mechanical Engineering

, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5th Ed, John Wiley & Sons, New York.9. Stern, F., Xing, T., Yarbrough, D., Rothmayer, A., Rajagopalan, Otta, S.,G., Caughey, D., Bhaskaran, R., Smith, S., Hutchings, B. and Moeykens, S., “Development of Hands-On CFD Educational Interface for Undergraduate Engineering Courses and Laboratories,” Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June, Salt Lake City, Utah.10. Stern, F., Xing, T., Muste, M., Yarbrough, D., Rothmayer, A., Rajagopalan, G., Caughey, D., Bhaskaran, R., Smith, S., Hutchings, B. and Moeykens, S., 2006, “Integration of Simulation Technology into Undergraduate Engineering Courses and Laboratories”, Int. J. Learning Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.28–48.11

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Zissman, University of Texas-Austin; Philip Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, 2007 Alternative Methods for Producing Wind Tunnel Models for Student Projects in Fluid MechanicsAbstractProject-based approaches to engineering education make it desirable for students to createfunctional wind tunnel models for testing of original designs in fluid mechanics courses. Thispaper compares several rapid-prototyping (RP) methods with conventional mold/cast techniquesfor fabrication of fluid-dynamic models on the basis of cost, production time, ease-of-use, andaccessibility of equipment and materials. RP technologies considered include stereolithography(SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), fused-deposition modeling (FDM), 3-D printing

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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Mechanical Engineering

globalcompetition, the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) has introducedEngineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000)3, which addressed the effectiveness of engineeringeducation programs by focusing on assessment and evaluation process that assures theachievement of educational objectives and outcomes. Since it was first introduced in 1996,these criteria have been the subject of extensive discussion. In the words of Jack Lohmann4cited by Felder et al2, “Preparing for an ABET visit is no longer the academic equivalent ofEl Niño—something to be weathered every six years until things go back to normal.” Sincethe work of equipping students with the attributes specified in program outcomes must bedone at the individual course level, all faculty

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Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim Olwi, King Abdulaziz University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 11.170.14 Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., http://www.abet.org, 2002.4. Fosnot, C.T., Inquiring Teachers, Inquiring Learners, NY, Teacher College Press, 1989.5. Patricia Cross, , "What Do We Know about Students’ Learning and How do We Know It?" , AAHE's National Conference on Higher Education, 1998.6. Evett, J., Liu, C., and Giles, R., Schaum's Interactive Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill Trade, Book and Disk edition, April 1995.7. www.efm.leeds.ac.uk/CIVE/CIVE1400/course.html8. www.svce.ac.in/~msubbu/FM-WebBook/9. www.mas.ncl.ac.uk/~sbrooks/book/nish.mit.edu/2006/Textbook/toc2.html10. Ngo, C., and Gramoll, K., "A Web-based Electronic

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-225: A DESIGN PROCESS FOR CONCEPTUALLY BASED,COUNTERINTUITIVE PROBLEMSLouis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis J. Everett is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and has research interests in the use of technology in the classroom. His technical research interests include robotics, machine design, dynamics and control systems. leverett@utep.edu http://research.utep.edu/pacelabArunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at UTEP. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

(such as composites), modeling joints (forexample, welds), etc. As the technology advances both in terms of computational power andtheory, performing FEA has become routine in many industries that engineers withundergraduate education are able to validate and interpret the results of FEA with experimentaldata or with other models.A simple structural 1D bar or beam element consists of two end nodes with zero or one or moremid-nodes. Each such element in the linear analysis is treated as an axially-loaded member ortransversely-loaded beam (or a combination of these as a beam) for which stress and deflection Page 15.212.4equations are used. The

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 15.307.2 in their textbooks and by their predecessors, i.e., “tame problems”[1]. “Wicked problems” cannot be solved conventionally and it is not likely that conventional training will mitigate them. While it is clear that there is a need to grow the numbers of scientists and engineers required to take on the challenge of these types of problems [2], the idea of reforming the way in which they are trained has gained little traction. Recent advances in technology have enabled neurologists and cognitive scientists to map brain activity and describe ways in which people best learn and retain information. Scientists know that for learning to occur, neural pathways must be formed. New neural paths begin with existing

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica W. Clark, University of Maine; John R. Thompson, University of Maine; Donald B. Mountcastle, University of Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10903Investigating Student Conceptual Difficulties in Thermodynamics Across Mul-tiple Disciplines: The First Law and P-V DiagramsJessica W. Clark, University of Maine Jessica Clark is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine. She completed her M.E. in engineering physics with a focus in mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, and her B.S. in Physics at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research interest is in student conceptual understanding of thermodynamics and she is a member of the Physics Education Research Laboratory.John R. Thompson

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Vanderbilt University; Robert James Webster III, Vanderbilt University

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Mechanical Engineering

Nagy, Z., 2009, “Applying Kolb’s experiential learning cycle for laboratory education,” Journal of Engineering Education, 98, pp. 283–294. [4] Wieman, C. and Perkins, K., November 2005, “Transforming physics education,” Physics Today, pp. 36–41. [5] Fraser, D., Pillay, R., Tjatindi, L., and Case, J., 2007, “Enhancing the learning of fluid mechanics using computer simulations,” Journal of Engineering Education, No.4, pp. 381–388. [6] Goeser, P., Johnson, W. M., Hamza-Lup, F. G., and Schaefer, D., 2011, “VIEW - a virtual interactive web-based learning environment for engineers,” Advances in Engineering Education. [7] Terpenny, J. and Goff, R., 2006, “Utilizing assistive technology design projects and interdisplinary teams to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Ruhala, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-254: FIVE FORCED-VIBRATION LABORATORY EXPERIMENTSUSING TWO LUMPED MASS APPARATUSES WITH RESEARCH CAL-IBER ACCELEROMETERS AND ANALYZERRichard J. Ruhala, Southern Polytechnic State University Richard Ruhala earned his BSME from Michigan State in 1991 and his PhD in Acoustics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999. He has 3 years industrial experience at General Motors and 3 years at Lucent Technologies. He was an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana before joining the faculty at Southern Polytechnic State University in 2010 as an Associate Professor, where he also serves as director for their new mechanical engineering program. He has taught a wide

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Mechanical Engineering

the director of Architectural Engineering Program at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He was re- sponsible for developing the current architectural engineering undergraduate and master’s programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). During his stay at IIT, he taught fundamental engineering courses, such as thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as design courses, such as HVAC, energy, plumbing, fire protection and lighting. Also, he supervise many courses in the frame of interprofessional projects program (IPRO). In few months, Dr. Megri will defend his ”Habilitation” (HDR) degree at Pierre and Marie Curie Univer- sity - Paris VI, Sorbonne Universities

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla Saviz, University of the Pacific; Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-512: HOW DOES IT WORK? USING TOYS TO INSPIRE WONDER ANDDEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN FLUIDS MECHANICSCamilla Saviz, University of the Pacific Camilla M. Saviz is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of the Pacific. She received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, an M.B.A. from the New York Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Davis in the area of hydrodynamic and water quality modeling. She joined the University of the Pacific in 1999 and is a registered Professional Engineer in California. Her current research interests include sustainable

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2189: GRADE-BASED CORRELATION METRIC TO IDENTIFYEFFECTIVE STATICS INSTRUCTORSRandall Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Randall D. Manteufel is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio where he has taught since 1997. He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991. His teaching and research interests are in the thermal sciences. He is the faculty advisor for ASHRAE at UTSA. Manteufel is a fellow of ASME and a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

Concentrations,” http://www.bu.edu/eng/academics/concentrations/.3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “MIT Biological Engineering Concentrations,”https://be.mit.edu/academic-programs/current-undergraduate/concentrations.4 Kettering University, “Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” http://catalog.kettering.edu/undergrad/academic-programs/mechanical-engineering/#curriculumtext.

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Brian J. Kirby, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

finding,demonstrating, or building fluid mechanical systems in everyday life. We employ two differentinstruments to track students’ experiences in this course. First, we compare students'performance in a fluid mechanics concept inventory assessment that they take at the end of eachsemester. In addition, we also adopt a set of items from the Motivated Strategies for LearningQuestionnaire (MSLQ) to measure the impacts of these changes on students' motivations andattitudes. We reflect on the implications of this transition process and provide an outline of thefuture developments of this work.1. Introduction Teaching and learning in online or hybrid settings play an ever increasing role in science,technology, engineering and mathematics

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Feeling the Heat - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Instruction College Station, TX 09/2017 – present Texas A&M University Research Assistant Professor College Station, TX 09/2014 – 08/2017 Texas A&M University Technical Lab Manager College Station, TX 01/2014 – 08/2014 •Maintained lab equipments and supplies inventory at shared service facility in the department of Mechanical Engineering and provided technical support and training Texas A&M University Instructor College Station, TX 06/2014 – 08/2014 A.O. Smith Corporation Technology Center Mechanical Engineering Intern Milwaukee, WI 05/2013 – 12/2013 •Evaluated efficiency improvement of thermoelectric devices in electric water heaters •Devel- oped heat recovery modules based on heat pipe-heat exchanger

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29178Work-in-Progress: Design of Polymer Processing Learning Module in aManufacturing Course for Mechanical EngineersDr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell in 2017, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Duke and NC State, respectively. Her research interests include engineering education and precision manufacturing. American c Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University; Ryan W. Krauss, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22638Assessment of Student’s Programming Skills in a Dynamics Systems andControl CourseDr. Arjumand Ali, Grand Valley State University Dr. Ali is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2013. Her areas of interest and expertise include Dynamics, Controls, Vibrations, Mathematical Optimization, Mul- tilevel Algorithms and Game Theory. She has taught courses in statics, dynamics, vibrations, kinematics, dynamic systems and controls.Dr. Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State

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Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, Tri-State University

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Mechanical Engineering

evolving as an elective course for mechanical engineering students over afour year period. It was always offered as an elective course open to all majors, and it had beentaught to a variety of students from different backgrounds. Although the mechatronics coursewas most often composed mainly of mechanical engineering students, it also included computerengineering students, engineering technology students, and even two faculty members. 2.1 Weekly Projects The first ten weeks of the course involved the students working in groups of two or threeto complete basic projects in mechatronics. Each week the students were given a handoutdetailing a project along with oral instructions and demonstrations on how to complete it. Thestudents were then

Conference Session

Approaches to Active Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, Texas A&M University; Austin Talley, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

-0442614, and in partby the University of Texas at Austin College of Engineering and the Cullen Trust EndowedProfessorship in Engineering No. 1. Also, support is acknowledged from the Institute forInformation and Technology Applications (IITA) at the US Air Force Academy. In addition, weacknowledge the support of the Department of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air ForceAcademy as well as the financial support of the Dean’s Assessment Funding Program. Anyopinions, findings, or recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the sponsors. Page 13.979.9Bibliography[1] Prince, M., “Does Active Learning Work? A