Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Akemi Nariyoshi; Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1889: FLUID DYNAMICS ART EXPLORATION: AN UNDER-GRADUATE RESEARCH COURSERobyn Akemi Nariyoshi Recently graduated in 2010, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pacific, Robyn now works as a private math and physics tutor and volunteers her spare time at the Exploratorium.Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific Said Shakerin has been with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Pacific since 1986. He was department chairman in the mid 1990s but stepped down due to a medical condition. He is a professional engineer in the state of California and he received his education from Arya-Mehr (now Sharif) University of Technology in Iran, Portland State University

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-710: UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS AND INSTRUMENT SELECTIONUSING A WEB-BASED VIRTUAL EXPERIMENTPraveen Malali, Old Dominion University Praveen Malali is a graduate student of Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. He is also a teaching assistant in the thermo-fluids laboratory.Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University Pooja Bais is a graduate student in the College of Business and Public Administration at Old Dominion University.Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University Robert Choate is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University. He teaches thermo-fluid and professional component courses, including Sophomore Design, Thermo-Fluid Systems Lab and ME

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Christopher Ault, The College of New Jersey; Teresa Nakra, The College of New Jersey; Andrea Salgian, The College of New Jersey; Meredith Stone, Independent Evaluator

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-279: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY UNDERGRADUATE COURSEBRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND THE ARTSYunfeng Wang, The College of New JerseyChristopher Ault, The College of New JerseyTeresa Nakra, The College of New JerseyAndrea Salgian, The College of New JerseyMeredith Stone, Independent Evaluator Page 15.166.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Course Bridging the Gaps between Engineering, Science, and the ArtsAbstractThis paper presents an innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate course that simultaneouslyengages the disciplines of engineering, science and arts. This course is

Conference Session

Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John E. Pakkala, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1638: A VEHICLE DYNAMICS DESIGN AND SIMULATION TOOLFOR CAPSTONE PROJECTSJohn E. Pakkala, Milwaukee School of Engineering John E. Pakkala is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineer- ing (MSOE). Before coming to MSOE, he spent more than twenty years as a special machine designer and was involved with the design, construction and installation of machines and manufacturing automa- tion equipment for automotive, aerospace, and defense industry clients. Dr. Pakkala earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. His Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Michigan Technological University were in the

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Mascaro, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Robert Roemer, University of Utah

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1837: INTEGRATION AND REINFORCEMENT OF MECHANICALENGINEERING SKILLS BEGINNING IN THE FIRST-YEAR DESIGNEXPERIENCEDebra Mascaro, University of Utah Debra J. Mascaro is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a B.A. in Physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She teaches freshman design and senior-/graduate-level classes in microscale engineering and organic electronics.Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy C. Bradshaw, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Patricia Lea Hardre, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-2058: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT AN INNOVA-TION DISPOSITION WITHIN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAmy C. Bradshaw, University of Oklahoma Amy C. Bradshaw is an Associate Professor of Instructional Psychology & Technology at the University of Oklahoma. Her scholarly interests include visuals and visual communication for learning and instruc- tion; complex problem solving; social and cultural implications of technologies; critical pedagogy; and educational philosophy. Current projects explore the overlaps (and gaps) between mental imagery, higher order thinking, and complex problem solving.Zahed Siddique, University of OklahomaPatricia Lea Hardre, University of Oklahoma Dr. Hardre is an Associate Professor of

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

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

AC 2010-1510: CONCEPT BASED LEARNING: DEMONSTRATING ITSEFFECTIVENESS IN THERMODYNAMICSMathew Hagge, Iowa State UniversityGloria Starns, Iowa State University Page 15.307.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Concept Based Learning: Demonstrating its Effectiveness in Thermodynamics1. Project OverviewFeatures:This project examines the coupling of concept based learning and findings from the fields ofneurology and cognitive science to empower students to solve problems of increasingcomplexity. The central question the authors seek to answer is: does concept based learningoffer an advantage to students in terms of their ability

Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Peter E. Johnson, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-472: OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTINGTECHNICAL COMMUNICATION IN A CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGNCOURSEG. Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University Assistant Professor of Mechanical EngineeringDr. Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso UniversityJeffrey Will, Valparaiso UniversityProf. Peter E. Johnson, Valparaiso UniversityDr. Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University Page 22.1135.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing Technical Communication in a Capstone Senior Design CourseAbstractNumerous publications have emphasized the importance of technical

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benita M. Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rohit Karnik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sang-Gook Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3392: DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF AN UNDERGRAD-UATE MICRO/NANO ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSEDr. Benita M. Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Benita Comeau is a Technical Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology, where she teaches a laboratory course on nano/micro engineering. She is a Chemical Engineer and received her B.S.E. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She was an NSF Research Fellow and a member of the Georgia Tech Student and Teacher Enhancement Partnership (STEP) GK-12 program. Before graduate school, she worked as a Product Engineer for Procter & Gamble and Agere Systems

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karnveer Gill, Greensea Systems Inc. ; Nick Morales; David Quintero, San Francisco State University

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Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate concentration in mechatronics.," Proceedings Frontiers in Education 35th Annual Conference. IEEE, pp. F3F-7, 2005.[3] D. Bradley, "What is mechatronics and why teach it?," International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol. 41, pp. 275-291, 2004.[4] R. B. S. K. A. &. M. D. Roemer, "A spiral learning curriculum in mechanical engineering," American Society for Engineering Education, 2010.[5] T. H. a. M. J. Samuel Yang, "A GENERAL PURPOSE SENSOR BOARD FOR MECHATRONIC EXPERIMENTS," American Society for Engineering Education , no. AC 2007-1438, 2007.[6] J. a. N. S. Riofrio, "Teaching undergraduate introductory course to mechatronics in the mechanical engineering curriculum using Arduino," ASEE Annual

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1037: MODE OF FAILURE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT RESPONSES TOPRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENTS IN FLUID MECHANICSDavid Benson, Kettering UniversityAda Cheng, Kettering UniversityOdesma Dalrymple, ASU Polytechnic Page 15.878.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Mode of Failure Analysis of Student Responses to Pre-Requisite Knowledge Assessments in Fluid MechanicsAbstractIn Mechanical Engineering, and in particular in Fluid Mechanics, advanced concepts buildextensively on a student’s understanding of both Mathematics and their core MechanicalEngineering courses (Statics, Dynamics, Solid Mechanics). Within these core courses are anumber

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1181: DESIGN AS THE PRIORITY IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION: ANIMPLEMENTATION IN A SENIOR PROJECT COURSEAngkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University Angkee Sripakagorn is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, an M.S. from Oregon State University, and a B.Eng. from Chulalongkorn University, all in Mechanical Engineering. His area of expertise is thermal science.Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University Kuntinee Maneeratana is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She earned a Ph.D. and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, both from

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-9: COURSE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE ON PARTICLETRANSPORT, DEPOSITION AND REMOVAL AND ENGINEERING OFNANO/MICRO-SCALE SYSTEMSGoodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University Page 15.328.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Course Development Experience on Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal and Engineering of Nano/Micro-Scale Systems Goodarz Ahmadi and Cetin Cetinkaya Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, 13699-5725, USA Nano- and micro-particle transport, deposition and removal occur in manyimportant processes in microelectronic, imaging, pharmaceutical and food processingindustries. In addition, numerous

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy; William Parker, Air Force Research Laboratories

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-48: DESIGN OF A MULTI-MODE FINITE-DIFFERENCE HEATTRANSFER PROJECTMichael Maixner, United States Air Force AcademyWilliam Parker, Air Force Research Laboratories Page 15.358.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design of a Multi-Mode Finite-Difference Heat Transfer ProjectAbstract: The development of a comprehensive inite-difference project at the end of a heattransfer curriculum is described. The problem requires evaluation of the school’s football ieldturf heating system, incorporates all of the major heat transfer modes (convection, conduction,and radiation), and requires students to investigate both steady state and transient versions ofthe problem

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Harlow, Western Kentucky University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-145: EXTRACURRICULAR PROJECT ENHANCES STUDENTLEARNING: A CASE STUDYNicholas Harlow, Western Kentucky University Nicholas Harlow is an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering and is currently in his senior year. He is also employed as a student worker for WKU’s Thermal-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University Robert Choate is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University. He teaches thermo-fluid and professional component courses, including Sophomore Design, Thermo-Fluid Systems Lab and ME Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a principal engineer for CMAC Design Corporation

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Camille George, University of St. Thomas

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-175: DESALINATION DESIGN PROJECT FOR THERMODYNAMICSLABThomas Shepard, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Thomas Shepard is a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota. He received an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and B.A. in Physics from Colorado College. His teaching interests include undergraduate courses in the thermal/fluid sciences, experimental methods and renewable energy technologies. He has research interests in experimental fluid mechanics, energy conversion, and engineering education.Camille George, University of St. Thomas Camille George is an Associate Professor and the Program Director of Mechanical Engineering at

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Soutas-Little, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1666: EXPANDED USE OF DISCONTINUITY AND SINGULARITYFUNCTIONS IN MECHANICSRobert Soutas-Little, Michigan State University Professor Soutas-Little received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1955 from Duke University and his MS 1959 and PhD 1962 in Mechanics from University of Wisconsin. His name until 1982 when he married Patricia Soutas was Robert William Little. Under this name, he wrote an Elasticity book and published over 20 articles. Since 1982, he has written over 100 papers for journals and conference proceedings and written books in Statics and Dynamics. He has taught courses in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity, Continuum Mechanics, Viscoelasticity

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Benson, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5015: SKILL AND CONTENT TRAJECTORY MAPPING IN AMECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OF STUDYDr. David B. Benson, Kettering University Page 25.1160.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Skill and Content Trajectory Mapping in a Mechanical Engineering Program of StudyAbstract In engineering education there are a number of central concepts and skills that formthreads which connect one content area to another within a discipline. These threads form thecore of an engineering education and are the scaffold upon which all future knowledge is built.An incomplete understanding in

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1173: ASSESSMENT OF SOFT-SKILLS-PROGRAM LEARNINGOUTCOMES USING ENGINEERING COURSESThomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University Thomas J. Vasko, Assistant Professor, joined the Department of Engineering at Central Connecticut State University in the fall 2008 semester after 31 years with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) where he was a Pratt & Whitney Fellow in Computational Structural Mechanics. While at UTC, Dr. Vasko held adjunct-instructor positions at the University of Hartford and RPI Groton. He holds a PhD in ME from the University of Connecticut, an MSME from RPI, and a BSME from Lehigh University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut and he is on the board of

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-702: BOLOGNA PROCESS – IT’S TIME FOR A LOOK BACK: AMECHANICAL ENGINEERING CASEJoao Vinhas, Politecnico de ViseuJoao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu Page 15.237.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Bologna Process – it’s time for a look back: a mechanical engineering caseAbstractThree academic years have passed since the formal beginning of the Bologna Processimplementation at the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management Department at thePolytechnic Institute of Viseu. It is appropriate to begin to take stock of progress (so far).This paper focuses on the new methodologies of teaching/learning and evaluation that

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Goulet, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-848: INDIVIDUALIZED HOMEWORK: AN EFFECTIVE LEARNINGSTRATEGYRonald Goulet, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Page 15.727.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Individualized Homework: An Effective Learning StrategyAbstractAlthough evidence that homework improves learning outcomes at the university level is sparse,instructor opinion about the importance of and the role of out-of-class assignments suggests thathomework is the most important factor to maximizing achievement of learning outcomes, whenit is significantly weighted, relevant, promptly scored and returned. That said, these sameinstructors express a reluctance to assign much homework or

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Post, Bradley University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-454: ORGANIZATION OF TEAMS FOR GROUP HOMEWORKS ANDPROJECTSScott Post, Bradley University Scott Post is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He previously taught at Michigan Technological University, and worked as a summer faculty fellow at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. His research interests include aerodynamics, fuel injectors and sprays, and diesel engines. Page 15.932.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Organization of Teams for Group Homework and ProjectsAbstractThis paper describes the organization of

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-965: SIMCAFE: A WIKI-BASED REPOSITORY OF LEARNINGMODULES FOR DEPLOYING SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICALENGINEERING EDUCATIONRajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University Page 15.1065.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 SimCafe: A Wiki-Based Repository of Learning Modules for Deploying Simulation Technology in Mechanical Engineering EducationAbstractComputer-based simulation technology has rapidly become a key component of mechanicalengineering (ME) practice. Commerical simulation packages are used by leading companies todesign, analyze and understand complex engineering systems. To help modernize the curriculumand better prepare students for their careers

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2146: TEACHING ENGINEERING REASONING USING A BEAMDEFLECTION LABNatasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana Page 15.1173.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Engineering Reasoning using a Beam Deflection LabAbstractWell crafted laboratories reinforce theoretical concepts presented in class, but also sharpenstudents’ technical reasoning skills and provide practice in technical communication. This paperpresents an introductory mechanics laboratory on beam deflection, suitable for freshmenengineering courses or as an opening week experiment for Strengths of Materials. The labconsists of 4 distinct experiments, each requiring students to

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Patterson, San Diego State University; Christopher Paolini, San Diego State University; Subrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2169: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RICH INTERNETAPPLICATION (RIA) FOR THE SIMULATION OF A COMBUSTION CHAMBERMark Patterson, San Diego State University Mark is finishing his MSME degree at SDSU.Christopher Paolini, San Diego State UniversitySubrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University Page 15.348.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design and Implementation of a Rich Internet Application (RIA) for the Simulation of a Combustion ChamberAbstractThe TEST web portal, www.thermofluids.net, is a comprehensive, freely accessible,thermodynamic courseware that includes a large number of Java applets, each one

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1485: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN IN-TERMEDIATE DESIGN COURSE USING ACTIVE LEARNINGJohn S. Lamancusa, Pennsylvania State University, University Park John S. Lamancusa is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Founding Director of the Learning Factory at Penn State. Before coming to Penn State in 1984, he was employed at AT&T Bell Labora- tories where his technical experience included electronic packaging, product design and acoustic design of telecommunications equipment. At Penn State, he teaches courses in design, vibrations, noise control, product dissection and mechatronics, and supervises senior design projects. He is the faculty advisor for Penn State’s student chapter of Engineers

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Briana B. Morrison, Southern Polytechnic State University; Fong K. Mak, Gannon University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4360: IMPROVING UPON BEST PRACTICES: FCAR 2.0Dr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is a professor of computer engineering and computer science at Ohio Northern Univer- sity. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagog- ical aspects of writing computer games. Estell is an ABET Program Evaluator, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Dr. John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) in mechanical

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andre Butler, Mercer University; William Moses, Mercer University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-2209: A METHOD OF ASSESSING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN INMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIESAndre Butler, Mercer University Andre Butler is an associate professor of environmental and mechanical engineering at Mercer University. He earned the B.S.M.E. from the University of Illinois in mechanical engineering, the M.E. from Carnegie Mellon University in mechanical engineering and environmental management, and the Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in environmental engineering. His research interests include pollutant measurement of the ambient atmosphere (ozone and particulate matter), air quality health effects, and design and development of particulate matter measurement

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2879: USING THE SAE COLLEGIATE DESIGN SERIES TO PROVIDERESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATESGregory Davis, Kettering University DR. GREGORY W. DAVIS is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Acting in this capacity, he teaches courses in the Automotive and Thermal Science disciplines. He also serves a Director of the Advanced Engine Research Laboratory, where he conducts research in alternative fuels and engines. Currently, Greg serves as co-faculty advisor for the world's largest Student Chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Clean Snowmobile Challenge Project. Greg is