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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Paul Zang, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

course project. Each project team sets up a“configured project” including Roles, States, Approval Process, Library and Cataloge. Eachteam member is responsible for several parts design and/or analysis. The design and PDM partsof the project have been discussed by the authors in a previous work [1]. In order to meet theengineering specifications, the wiper system design must be validated for functional performanceand safety. Here the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the wiper system will be used as a virtualprototyping and design tool.IntroductionComputer Aided Engineering, often referred as CAE, is the use of computer technology inengineering tasks such as design, analysis, simulation, manufacture, planning, and diagnosis.CAE includes, but is

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University; John Ridgely, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

, real-time control, active noise control, and dynamic system modeling. He received his BSME at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, MS and Ph.D. at Michigan State University where he worked on active noise control applications for the automotive industry. He has worked in the vibration test and measurement industry helping to drive new technologies to market and working with industry to meet their emerging needs. He is currently an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo in the Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching dynamics, vibrations and controls and is involved in several undergraduate and master’s level multidisciplinary projects. His recent

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roman Taraban, Texas Tech; Edward Anderson, Texas Tech; Curtis Craig, Texas Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

in traditional college content materials (e.g., textbooks, lectures, multi-media). Address: Department of Psychology, Mail Stop 2051, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409; telephone: 806-742-3711 ext. 247; fax: 806-742-0818; Email: roman.taraban@ttu.edu.Edward Anderson, Texas Tech Edward E. Anderson is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University where he currently serves as the Ray Butler Distinguished Educator. Since returning to the faculty after several different administrative assignments, including Departmental Chairman, Assistant Dean, and Director of the TTU Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, he has focused upon engineering student

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; Shirley Fleischmann, Grand Valley State University; Janice Pawloski, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

University is surrounded by several autosuppliers and furniture manufacturers. Over the years, our engineering school has developed astrong partnership with the local industry. Co-op is mandatory in our undergraduate program andwe provide well trained co-op students to the industry. All of our capstone projects are sponsoredby the local industry. It is therefore imperative that we strive to keep our curricula up to date, sothat they reflect local industry’s needs and our students remain competent in the fast changingenvironment of technology and businesses. Our engineering program emphasizes teaching andapplied research. Therefore, our faculty is continuously engaged in pedagogical research and itsimplementation and it is active in disseminating the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1755: ERROR TRACKING: AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FORSMALL-ENROLLMENT COURSESAnne-Marie Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Anne-Marie Lerner is a first-year assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville collaborative program located at the University of Wisconsin - Rock County. Her research interests include assessment, engineering education, K-12 outreach, speech processing, and semiactive vibration control. She received her PhD in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008. Page 14.582.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1239: THE EFFECT OF ON-DEMAND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ONMEDIUM-TERM RETENTION OF MECHANICS SKILLSJames Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor and Acting Deputy Head in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Klosky received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1987 and 1988, respectively. He earned a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997, He is a registered Professional Engineer in Maryland.Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy Elizabeth Bristow is an Assistant Professor of

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Richard Scott, University of Michigan

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Mechanical Engineering

Technology. He is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has obtained a teaching award from the College of Engineering and was selected as professor of the semester four times by the local chapter of Pi-Tau-Sigma. Page 14.811.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introduction of some optimization and design problems into undergraduate solid mechanicsIntroductionIn previous works 1, 2, 3 examples were given illustrating benefits of introducing modernsoftware, such as MAPLE®I, into undergraduate mechanics courses. The emphasis there wasmainly

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

, automotive sub-discipline students take two automotive courses. ME491 MechanicalPowerplants is taken in the spring of the junior year. This course introduces students mainly toOtto and Diesel cycle engines with a short lesson block on fuel cell technology. ME492Mechanical Powertrains and Vehicle Dynamics is taken in the fall of their senior year. Thiscourse introduces students to concepts in vehicle dynamics, powertrain components, andterramechanics. It is important to note that based on course timing, the Baja SAE teams aresimultaneously learning the engineering design process, studying basic vehicle dynamics, anddesigning their Baja vehicles from the ground up. In addition to their rigorous course load,required military training, athletics, and

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Linda Chen, Washington State University Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Amir Jokar, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-197: ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR ABETACCREDITATIONHakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality. Dr. Gurocak is an ABET Program Evaluator for mechanical engineering.Linda Chen, Washington State University Vancouver Dr. Xiaolin Chen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. She

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Scott, University of Michigan; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-474: ENHANCING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF MECHANICS USINGSIMULATION SOFTWAREArnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University Arnaldo Mazzei is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1998. He specializes in dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and stability of drivetrains with universal joints. His current work relates to modal analysis, stability of drivetrains, finite element analysis and CAE. He is a member of ASME, ASEE and SEM.Richard Scott, University of Michigan Richar A. Scott received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from The California Institute of Technology. He

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah A. Roller, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Francis Christopher Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Mechanical Engineering

and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1985 - present Former Chair of the Department (1999 - 2003, 2007) Fellow, ASME Associate Director, Consor- tium for Materials Development in Space 1985 - 1999 Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, 1967 - 1979 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Reflecting on the Reflections Driving Variations in Heat Transfer TeachingAbstractReflecting on teaching is a powerful habit of mind that can improve one’s own teaching practice.Reflective practitioners make changes in the moment of teaching (reflection-in-action) and alsolook back on past teaching experiences

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver; Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley Davidson, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering and Surveying (2015): 1-18.3. Miller, A. “FE Exam – the First ‘Reality Show’ Encounter for Engineering and Engineering Technology Undergraduates.” Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, Jun 18-21st, 2006.4. Roszelle B.N., Gordon M., Davidson B., and Laz P. “Novel Sophomore Assessment Modeled After the FE Exam.” 123rd Annual ASEE Conference, Seattle, WA, Jun 26-29th, 2016.

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Eric A. Dieckman, University of New Haven; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Samuel D. Daniels P.E., University of New Haven

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the intersection of high-performance numerical simulations of wave propagation and scattering, time-frequency wavelet signal processing, and machine learning approaches to find useful information hidden inside complex radio frequency (RF) and acoustic signals.Dr. Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven Professor Orabi received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cairo Institute of Technology (now Helwan University), in 1975, his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo, in 1982, and his Ph.D. degree from Clarkson University, in 1987. Dr. Orabi con- ducts theoretical and computational research in mechanical vibrations and dynamic systems and control. His more

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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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Mechanical Engineering

, pp. 8410-8415, 2014.[5] A. Kaw, M. Besterfield-Sacre, Y. Lou, and A. Scott, "Improving and Assessing Student Learning in an Inverted Stem Classroom Setting," ed: http://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1322586 (accessed on January 24, 2020).[6] R. M. Clark, A. Kaw, Y. Lou, A. Scott, and M. Besterfield-Sacre, "Evaluating Blended and Flipped Instruction in Numerical Methods at Multiple Engineering Schools," International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, vol. 12, no. 1, 2018.[7] C. Sparkes, "Flipped Classrooms Versus Traditional Classrooms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Student Achievement in Higher Education," Ph.D. Dissertation, Educational Technology

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

and disadvantages of the elements.References[1] Sullivan, R.W. Integration of Modal Test Results of a Composite Wing into the IntroductoryAerospace Vibrations Course, 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26, 2016,ISBN 978-0-692-68565-5.[2] Tito-Izquierdo, J., Gomez-Rivas, Feng, W. Pincus, G. An Experiment Based StructuralDynamics Course For Engineering Technology Students, 2006 Annual Conference &Exposition, June 18, 2006.[3] Abumahaimed, M., Rencis, J. Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, and VibrationsFinite Element Learning Modules for Undergraduate Courses, Proceedings of the 2011 MidwestSection Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education.[4] MATLAB Release 2012b, The MathWorks, Inc., Natick

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #23745Applications Monday: Students Bring Real-Life Control System Experiencesinto the ClassroomDr. Rebecca M. Reck, Kettering University Rebecca M. Reck is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. She completed her Ph.D. in systems engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and her master’s degree in electrical engineering at Iowa State University during her eight years at Rockwell Collins and her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a mathematics mi- nor, from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. Her areas of research include

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #22685Combining Course Flipping and a Low-Cost Experiment to Teach FrequencyResponseDr. Ryan W Krauss, Grand Valley State University Dr. Krauss received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 2006. His research inter- ests include modeling and control design for flexible robots, feedback control, and microcontroller-based implementation of feedback control systems. In addition to the freshmen introduction to engineering de- sign course, he has taught courses in mechatronics, controls, vibrations, dynamics and robotics as well as senior design. c American Society for

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Southern Indiana; Michael McLeod, Accuride Corporation

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Mechanical Engineering

Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2008. 8 Joseph Dues. Avoiding finite element errors. In Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2006. 9 Randy Shih. The applied finite element analysis course at oregon institute of technology. In Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2007.10 Natasha Smith and Julian Davis. Connection theory and software: Experience with an undergraduate finite element course. Computers in Education Journal, 7:49–57, 2016.11 An introduction to stress analysis applications with solidworks simulation, student guide.12 Paul M. Kurowski. Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2016. SDC Publications, 2016.

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Tim Ashcraft, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy; Matthew Miller, United States Military Academy; Michael J Benson, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

-Based Learning Approach inEngineering Technology,” Proc. 2006 ASEE Annual Conf., 2006.[7] Felder, R., and Spurlin, J., “Applications, Reliability and Validity of the Index of Learning Styles,” Int.Journal of Engineering Education, 2005, Vol. 21, No. 1, 103-112.[8] Felder, R., and Silverman, L. K., “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education,” Eng. Educ.,78(7), 1988, pp. 674-681.[9] Du, W. Y., Furman, B.J., and Mourtos, N.J., “On the Ability to Design Engineering Experiments,” Proc.8th UICEE Annual Conf. on Eng. Ed., 2005. Kingston, Jamaica. 13

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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanmay Gurjar, The University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1989, both from Purdue University. He teaches mechanical engineering design and geometry modeling for design. Dr. Crawford’s research interests span topics in computer- aided mechanical design and design theory and methodology. Dr. Crawford is co-founder of the DTEACh program, a ”Design Technology” program for K-12, and is active on the faculty of the UTeachEngineering program that seeks to educate teachers of high school engineering. Page 26.584.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Effects of a Structured Prototyping Strategy on Capstone

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Microcontrollers, Programming, and Data Acquisition

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

programmingskills that many students will need for their control systems or experimental methods courses, orbuilds on the familiarity they already have.Bibliography1 Motavalli, J. “The Dozens of Computers That Make Modern Cars Go (and Stop).” The New York Times 4February 2010: online. www.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/technology/05electronics.html2 Mercede, F.J., “Hands-on projects to introduce Electrical and Computer Engineering,” Frontiers in EducationConference, 2008.3 Cambron, M. “Using the Arduino in Freshman Design,” 6th First Year Engineering Experience Conference, 2014.4 Living with the Lab, http://www2.latech.edu/~dehall/LWTL/home/courses.html, Louisiana Tech University.5 First Year Program in Engineering, http://www1.wne.edu/engineering/index.cfm

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Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Youssef, California State University, Northridge; J. Michael Kabo, California State University, Northridge

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Mechanical Engineering

conditions.They also perform fatigue analysis on components that undergo repeated dynamic loadings. Forthose projects that require a motor the students must identify torque, horsepower, and RPMneeds derived from their analysis. Upon the conclusion of the analysis, students present theirfindings in Critical Design Review (CDR) presentation, to simulate workplace environment,write the final report, and create complete product definition (engineering drawings and models).It is worth noting that there are many skills integrated in our approach, which are aligned withNational Academy of Engineering report on Engineers of 2020 [6] and Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) (www.abet.org) students learning outcomes (outcomes band c). Students

Conference Session

Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Bevill, Colorado Mesa University; Kelly Bevill, Colorado Mesa University

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Mechanical Engineering

Ownership—2013 Update. http://pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2013/PIP_Smartphone_adoption_2013_PDF.pdf3. Gartner, Inc. Gartner Says Worldwide PC, Tablet and Mobile Phone Combined Shipments to Reach 2.4 Billion Units in 2013. http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/24085154. Delale, F., Liaw, B.M., Jiji, L.M., Voiculescu, I., and Yu, H. Infusion of Emerging Technologies and New Teaching Methods into The Mechanical Engineering Curriculum at The City College of New York. Advances in Engineering Education, Summer 2011.5. Greenwood, M.S. Using Videotapes to Study Underdamped Motion of a Pendulum: A Laboratory Project. Am. J. Phys 55, pp. 645-8, 1987.6. Marcuso, M., and Webber, R.M. Kinematical Measurements Using Digital Image Capture

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Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger, Clemson University; Barbara Jean Speziale, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 26.1406.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Strengthening Undergraduate Career Preparedness through Multidisciplinary Research ProjectsAbstractGrowing global and technological demands on industry have led to an increased emphasis on theeducational training of undergraduate engineers to better equip them for engineering careers.This increased focus has resulted in a call for changes to the undergraduate engineeringcurriculum. Clemson University’s undergraduate research program, Creative Inquiry (CI), canserve as an example of how to address some of these current educational challenges and create aculture of undergraduate research that benefits both academia and

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New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James V. Canino, Trine University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

. Atlanta, Georgia, 23-26 June 2013. ASEE, 2013. Internet. 19 January 2015.2. Bergmann, Jonathan, and Aaron Sams. Flip Your Classroom Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day. Eugene, Or.: International Society for Technology in Education, 2012.3. Mason, G.S.; Shuman, T.R.; Cook, K.E., "Comparing the Effectiveness of an Inverted Classroom to a Traditional Classroom in an Upper-Division Engineering Course," Education, IEEE Transactions on , vol.56, no.4, pp.430-435, Nov. 2013.4. Bachnak, Rafic A. and Sofia Carolina Maldonado, "The Flipped Classroom Experience: Approach and Lessons Learned". Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Indianapolis, IN, 15-18 June 2014. ASEE

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Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15729The Role of a Design Studio in a Mechanical Engineering DepartmentDr. Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware Dustyn Roberts received her B.S. in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She has six years of pro- fessional experience in the robotics and medical fields, and is passionate about translational research and engineering education.Prof. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Buckley is an

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #16210Implementation of the Manufacturing Skills in a Freshman-Level CAD/CAMCourseDr. Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University Dr. Joo is an associate professor at School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University, MI, USA. He is a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Society of Engineering Education. He received Ph.D degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2006. His research areas are CAD/CAM, FEA and Design Optimization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Implementation of the Manufacturing Skills in a Freshman Level CAD/CAM

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University - Berks; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

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Mechanical Engineering

the Robotics laboratory at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He worked as a post-doc at University of Pennsylvania in the area of Haptics and Virtual Reality. His research interests are in the areas of unmanned vehicles particularly flapping flight, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality and haptics, and teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in flapping flight, Frisbee flight dynamics, lift in porous material and brain injury He is an active member of ASEE and ASME and reviewer for several ASME, IEEE and ASEE, FIE conferences and journals. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrated Development of Programming Skills using MATLAB

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rambod Rayegan, Prairie View A&M University; Karla C. Lewis Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, SERVE Center

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

that, overall, student reported significant pre-and post-change on only 3 out of 10 items regarding their skills/abilities.IntroductionStudents’ disconnectedness to the presented contents in engineering courses is a challengingissue in engineering education. Even in technical elective classes which students shouldexperience practical aspects of their core classes, they cannot make a connection betweentheoretical materials presented during lectures and real world projects. Wlodkowski’s model ofeffective instruction [1] listed expertise of the presenters/instructors, relevance of content, choicein application, practice and reflection, and group work as motivating factors for adult learners.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-941: ASSESSING A NEW THERMAL/FLUIDS SYSTEMS CURRICULUMUSING FE RESULTSOrval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy Orval A. "Rusty" Powell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and as a Distinguished Graduate from Air Force ROTC. He received his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering as a Distinguished Graduate from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is on active duty and has served as an Acquisitions Officer with engineering assignments in research and development, operations support and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Mechanics at the US Air Force Academy. He is currently a doctoral student in Engineering