Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Coffman, University of Arkansas; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Christina White, Columbia University; Ashland Brown, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Kristen Kaufman, University of Texas, Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

Director, Engineering Directorate, National Science Foundation, Dean of Engineering at the University of the Pacific; Dean of Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University; Engineering Group Manager at General Motors Corporation: and Principal Engineering Supervisor, Ford Motor Company and Research Engineer, Eastman Kodak Company. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He has authored over 40 referred and propriety publications in automotive design, finite element modeling of automobile body structures, and photographic film emulsion coating instabilities. His most

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georg Pingen, Union University

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Courses. Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Congress. 4. Fink, L. D. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass, 2003. 5. Gross, S. P, D.W. Dinehart, J.R. Yost, and A. Radlinska. Overarching Problems in Sophomore Mechanics Courses. Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Congress. AC 2011-691. 6. Kachka, P. Understanding the Flipped Classroom. Faculty Focus, Oct. 23/24, 2012.  http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/understanding-the-flipped- classroom-part-1/ Retrieved 1/7/2013. 7. CamStudio. http://www.camstudio.org Retrieved 1/7/2013. 8. Olson, B. W. A Practical Application of Team Based Learning to Undergraduate

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John A. Mirth, St. Cloud State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #32465The Development and Use of Moderated Engineering Teaming Exercises (METE)Dr. John A. Mirth, St. Cloud State University John Mirth is an associate professor in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to this, he had positions at the University of Denver, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa. He obtained his BSME degree from Ohio University and his MSME and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. American c

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brian J. Novoselich, United States Military Academy; James E. Bluman, United States Military Academy; Rebecca Zifchock, United States Military Academy; Matthew Dabkowski, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. The Intro to ME course appears to make students morecomfortable with the tools of design, but there is ultimately no substitute for experience and theremay be insufficient time in the undergraduate experience for true mastery to be developed withthe design process.References[1] C. J. Atman, J. R. Chimka, K. M. Bursic, and H. L. Nachtmann, (1999) “A comparison of freshman and senior engineering design processes,” Design Studies, 20(2), 131–152, doi: 10.1016/S0142-694X(98)00031-3.[2] S.D. Sheppard & R. Jenison (1996, November). "Thoughts on freshman engineering design experiences." In Technology-Based Re-Engineering Engineering Education Proceedings of Frontiers in Education FIE'96 26th Annual Conference (Vol. 2, pp

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Fluid Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Julie Mendez, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus; Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29210Two Approaches to Concept Maps in Undergraduate Fluid MechanicsDr. Julie Mendez, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus Julie Mendez is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Her interests include active learning, online course develop- ment, and standards-based grading.Dr. Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville Dr. Lofton is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Evansville. She is the Director for the OPTIONS in Engineering summer camps for middle school and high school girls

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

grew students not only grasped the course materials but also know how to apply their knowledge in practical applications which is the most exciting parts of being an instructor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Assessing Student Performance and Perceptions in a “Flipped” Statics and Mechanics Engineering CourseIntroductionThe “flipped” classroom (also known as the inverted classroom) model has been a point ofdiscussion among many academic circles for the past couple of decades. With the emergence ofeducational technology and online-learning, flipped classrooms have become more common.Though there may be many different methods that are used to generate a flipped

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jared Rayleigh Wilson; Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

graduated from Virginia Tech with a PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics in 1988. His research includes development and implementation of educational technologies for engineering education and training that utilize simulations. Page 26.1706.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Viscous Fluid Dynamics App for Mobile Devices Using a Remote High Performance ClusterAbstractClassrooms and the learning process are becoming increasingly interactive as students shifttoward mobile learning platforms, yet there is a distinct lack of engineering mobile

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1598: STUDENT/TEACHER ROLE SWAP IN HEAT TRANSFERNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics and energy systems. His ongoing pedagogical interests include developing undergraduate research programs, service-learning programs, and assessing their impact on students’ soft skills. His technical research areas are advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy Michael G. Jenkins

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madara Ogot, Pennsylvania State University; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-755: THE NEEDS PROBLEM MATRIX: PROVIDING SOME ORDER TOTHE CHAOTIC IDEATION FUZZY FRONT ENDMadara Ogot, Pennsylvania State University Madara Ogot is an Associate Professor in Engineering Design and in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State. He is the co-author, along with Gul Okudan, of an introductory design text, Engineering Design: A Practical Guide. His current research interests include design under uncertainty, stochastic optimization and innovative design.Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University Gul E. Okudan is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Design at Penn State. She received her Ph.D. from University of Missouri-Rolla. Her research interests include intelligent shop floor

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-928: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE TEAMPROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES IN ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS: ACASE STUDYTony Jones, United States ArmyAnna Lambert, University of MemphisDaisie Boettner, United States Military AcademyBrian Novoselich, United States Military AcademyStephanie Ivey, Page 14.936.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Organizational Leadership and Effective Team Problem Solving Strategies in Engineering Design Projects: A Case StudyAbstractThis project presents a case study examination of the problem solving strategies and discoursepatterns used by members of an Engineering Capstone Design Team. In our study, a

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 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

transfer. He has received the ASME North Texas Young Engineer of the Year Award, the SMU Rotunda Outstanding Professor Award, and the SMU Golden Mustang Award. He is currently an Altshular Distinguished Teaching Professor at SMU.Paul Krueger, 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

Conference Session

Improving ME instructional laboratories

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Chastain, Clemson University; Harvin Smith, Clemson University; Mason Morehead, Clemson University; David Moline, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering

(TAs) are responsible for two three hour sections. Mechanical engineering students completingthe program at Clemson indicate that the top three near-term professional career plans are topursue (in descending order) design positions, manufacturing positions, and graduate schoolopportunities7. The senior level laboratory should satisfy three key items: (i) accepted ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) syllabus, (ii) general learning goalscollectively established by the faculty, and (iii) student career needs. Consequently, studentsshould learn how to use common instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and data acquisitionsystems that complement analytical and numerical solutions to investigate engineering problems.Although the

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Hill, University of Michigan; Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-675: INTRODUCING DISCRETE EVENT SYSTEMS INTO ANUNDERGRADUATE CONTROLS COURSERichard Hill, University of Michigan Richard C. Hill received the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1998, and the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2000. At Berkeley he worked as both a graduate student researcher as well as a graduate student instructor. From 2000 to 2002, he worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation on satellite attitude determination and control. He also spent two years as a high school math and science teacher in the San Jose area. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Nels Wirkkala, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

data sets collected by other students. Students work in groups, collect data, and preparedetailed reports summarizing their efforts. Students also perform a peer review of submittedprojects, providing another valuable learning experience.Assessments of the first three semesters of the project clearly indicate that the students enjoyedthe hands-on project and clearly felt that they understood the material in much greater depth as aresult of the project.I. ProblemUnderstanding basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) material is criticalto a student’s ability to progress satisfactorily in upper level courses. Earlier courses oftenappear to have no relevance, from a student’s perspective. As a result, students feel that they

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Chapman; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Djemili, A. Llinca, and R. Moduki, “Aerodynamic performance analysis ofslotted airfoils for application to wind turbine blades,” Journal of Wind Engineering & IndustrialAerodynamics, vol. 151, pp. 79–99, 2016.[5] I.A. Chaudhry, T. Sultan, F. A. Siddiqui, M. Farhan, and M. Asim, “The flow separation delayin the boundary layer by induced vortices,” Journal of Visualization, vol. 20, n.o. 2, pp. 251 – 261,2016.[6] A. Dal Monte, M. R. Castelli, and E. Benini, "A retrospective of high-lift device technology,"International Journal of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, vol. 6, n.o. 11, pp. 2561 – 2566,2012.[7] N. Liggett and M. J. Smith, “The physics of modeling unsteady flaps with gaps,” Journal ofFluids and Structures, vol. 38, pp. 255-272

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Ricker Lamphier, University of Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #30787Assessing the effectiveness of an automated problem generator to developcourse content rapidly and minimize student cheatingDr. Philip Jackson, University of Florida Dr. Philip B. Jackson earned B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, all from the University of Florida. He is currently a faculty member at the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education at the University of Florida. There he specializes in implementing innovative methods of instruction in undergraduate courses on dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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Mechanical Engineering

for methods of group instruction as effective as one-to-one tutoring," Educational Researcher, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 4-16, 1984.[4] E. A. Roe and T. Bartelt, "Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-based, Self-paced, Open-entry/Open-exit Format," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, 2015.[5] T. Brumm, S. Mickelson, B. L. Steward and A. Kaleita, "Competency-based outcomes assessment for agricultural engineering programs," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 6, p. 1163–1172, 2006.[6] R. M. Felder, R. Brent and M. J. Prince, "Engineering Instructional Development: Programs, Best Practices, and Recommendations," Journal of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Dena Garner, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Rebecca A. Hunter, The Citadel; Breeanne Baker Swart, The Citadel; Shankar Madhab Banik, The Citadel; Michael P. Verdicchio, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

- dian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1997 and the MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2001 and 2006, respectively. In 2006, he joined the Department of Math- ematics and Computer Science, The Citadel, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Computer science, Graduate Program Director for Computer Science, and Co-director for Citadel Center for Cyber, Intelligence, and Security Studies. His research interests include overlay networks, multicasting, network security, social media privacy, and cybersecurity education. He is a member of the IEEE and ACM.Dr. Michael P. Verdicchio, The Citadel c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Co. LLC; Wes Ryan Bussman, John Zink Co. LLC

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Mechanical Engineering

engineer for the John Zink Co. LLC. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Tulsa. Dr. Bussman has 20 years of basic scientific research work, industrial technology research and development, and combustion design engineering. He holds ten patents, and has authored several published articles and conference papers and has been a contributing author to several combustion related books. He has taught engineering courses at several universities and is a member of Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematical Society and Sigma Xi Research Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Discharge Coefficient ExperimentAbstractThe coefficient of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Youssef, San Diego State University; Vladimir Arutyunov, California State University Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

., Design Education in Transformation: Leading Colleges and Vendors Collaborate to Tackle anAge-old Problem SAE International, 2010[6] Sheppard, K., SE Capstone: Implementing a Systems Engineering Framework for MultidisciplinaryCapstone Design Systems Engineering Research Center, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2011[7] Zender, F., et al., Aerospace Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering (AerosPACE) –Connecting Industry and Academia through a Novel Capstone Course Paper presented at The InternationalConference on E-Learning in the Workplace, 2014

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlyn Clark, University of Notre Dame; Robert E. Choate III, Western Kentucky University; Jimmy Sandusky, Halton Company

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Mechanical Engineering

Choate teaches thermo-fluid and professional component courses in Mechanical Engineering, in- cluding Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Sophomore Design and the ME Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior his appointment at WKU, he was a principal engineer for CMAC Design Corporation, designing thermal management solutions for telecommunication, data communication and information technology equipment.Mr. Jimmy Sandusky, Halton Company Jimmy Sandusky is the Research and Development Manager at Halton Company located in Scottsville, KY. Halton is an international manufacturer of products that deliver comfortable and energy efficient indoor environments. Mr. Sandusky is a graduate of the Western Kentucky University

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard V. Melnyk, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy; Daniel Richard Brown

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering, an MBA in Technology Management and recently commanded a Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia.Major William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy Major William Pyant III is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the United States Military Academy and his M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University. His research interests include orbital mechanics, optimization in aerospace systems, and engineering education.Col. Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy Colonel Daisie Boettner graduated from West Point in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University; Matthew Raman Fulton, Oral Roberts University; Brennan T. Harrup, Oral Roberts University; Meagan N Case, Oral Roberts University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15281Space Air Diffusion LaboratoryDr. John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University John Matsson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994 respectively.Mr. Matthew Raman Fulton, Oral Roberts University Matthew Fulton is a senior Mechanical Engineering Student at Oral Roberts UniversityMr. Brennan T. Harrup, Oral Roberts University Brennan Harrup is a senior Mechanical Engineering Student at Oral Roberts University with a Biochem- istry minor.Ms. Meagan N Case, Oral

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Bubacz, The Citadel Dr. Monika Bubacz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management at The Citadel. She received both her B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Poznan University of Technology in Poland, and the Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from the Univer- sity of New Orleans. Before her current appointment she has worked for Mercer University, Center for NanoComposites and Multifunctional Materials in Pittsburg, Kansas and Metal Forming Institute in Poz- nan, Poland. Her teaching and research interest areas include materials science, polymers and composites for aerospace applications, nanotechnology, and environmental sustainability.Jason Howison, The

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

Detailed course descriptions of curriculum progressionThis paper shows how model-based system design, as has been described, is integrated inselected courses in all four years of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum. Thecourses where this has been implemented are presented in Table 1 and are required courses forall students working toward a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering. This approachis the model-based design counterpart to the “Design Spine” discussed by Sheppard et al.6 whorethought the curriculum at Stevens Institute of Technology to emphasize design throughout allfour years. An initial cohort of freshman engineering students started the proposed model-baseddesign sequence in the fall 2015 semester. Assessment

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Alabama A&M university. He has lead the development of a new mechanical engineering program for the school of engineering and technology. Among his academic, research and industrial research interests are developing engineering higher education towards world class quality and prominence, facilitate collaboration among university’s faculty for project development and research, research and project development in a diverse range of engineering discipline. Page 11.1089.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Retention and Recruiting Activities in a Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Mello, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-1835: STUDENT COMPETITIONS - THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGESPeter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University Peter Schuster is interested in automotive safety, impact, biomechanics, finite element analysis, and design. He earned a Physics BA from Cornell University, MSME in design from Stanford University, and Ph.D. in biomechanics from Michigan Technological University. After ten years in body design and automotive safety at Ford Motor Company he joined the Mechanical Engineering department at Cal Poly. He teaches mechanics, design, stress analysis, and finite element analysis courses and serves as co-advisor to the student SAE chapter.Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Mahesh C. Aggarwal, Gannon University

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Mechanical Engineering

, government institutions andtheir partners to promote Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education 1-6.The original goal of the project was to start a “Mechanical Engineering Day”. Seniors, juniorsand sophomores, members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) andSociety of Women Engineers (SWE) student chapters, were to host middle school and highschool students one afternoon when they would learn about engineering careers, how engineersimpact everyday life, and they would have the opportunity to participate in three differentactivities guided by college students showcasing different aspects of Mechanical Engineering.In 2008, the authors mentored the two student groups to apply for the ASME Diversity ActionGrant7 with the

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Richard Dippery, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1006: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES OF ANUNDERGRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSERaghu Echempati, Kettering UniversityRichard Dippery, Kettering University Page 15.1166.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES OF AN UNDERGRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEAbstractTeaching and learning a fundamental core course such as Mechanical Engineering Design (orMachine Design) continues to be fun but a challenging task for many instructors, as well as forstudents. It certainly helps if an instructor has both hands on and/or professional consultingexperience to share their rich and real-life knowledge to keep

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Benson, Kettering University; Ada Cheng, Kettering University; Odesma Dalrymple, ASU Polytechnic

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Mechanical Engineering

wherelearning breaks down or where gaps exist in student prerequisite knowledge. It is believed thatexamining modes of failure (or types of errors) will both inform faculty on the baselinecapability of their student clients and guide the creation of remedies specific to these differenttypes of failures.Background and Relationship to Prior EffortsAs a tool for evaluating student learning within a given curriculum, the mode of failure analysisand the content/skill trajectories proposed are invariably compared to other existing programsand criteria: most notably ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) andSUCCEED (Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education).Within the SUCCEED structure two methods of