Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

asmartphone.The purpose of this communication is to describe the development and implementation of a laboratoryexercise to allow students to (1) use smartphones to collect kinematic data during a routine activity(driving an automobile), and (2) compare acceleration values measured using the on-board accelerometerwith acceleration values calculated from position and velocity data collected using the on-board assistedglobal positioning system (A-GPS).Materials and Methods - Smartphone Application Development and Data CollectionThe smartphone application was developed using the XCode 5 integrated development environment forApple mobile devices. When the application is activated, the smartphone’s built-in A-GPS is used toobtain position and velocity data

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Trimble, Arizona State University; Ronald Bengelink, Arizona State University; Valana Wells, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

building risk mitigation exercise, andethics scenario on DVD. There was inadequate time to fully utilize the proposal activity, whichis supposed to be the culminating activity for the course. With minor adjustments to theschedule and content, this course will be an effective required course for seniors to address theABET Criterion 3 and new Dean’s engineering business practice requirements that are not Page 12.82.9adequately covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Page 12.82.10Figure 5. Final Schedule for Fall 2006 Table 7. Summary of Student Survey ResultsSurvey Question

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-895: CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE AS A TOOL FOR ASSESSMENTAND IMPROVEMENTShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Combustion, Propulsion, Heat & Mass Transfer and Turbulence. Previously, he worked as a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning

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

also active on the professional level of SAE, currently serving as Past-Chair of the Engineering Education Board and on the SAE Board of Directors (Director term, 2007-2010), and as a Director on the Publications Board. He is also active in numerous committees. Greg joined the faculty at Kettering after serving on the faculties of the U.S. Naval Academy and Lawrence Technological University. He received his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1991. Prior to this, he worked as an engineer for both the automotive and electric utility industries. Dr. Davis is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.Craig Hoff, Kettering University DR

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, Tri-State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2593: PREPARING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS FORSENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS WITH ELECTRONICS COMPONENTSScott Kiefer, Tri-State University Scott Kiefer is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tri-State University. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Page 12.1180.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Preparing Mechanical Engineering Students for Senior Design Projects with Electronics

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather E Dillon, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

and a nuanced depth of conceptualunderstanding of the material.IntroductionThe idea of integrating science and art has existed for hundreds of years, and in fact a divisionbetween humanities and science has only emerged in modern times. Great historical scientists likeLeonardo DaVinci were also known for artistic skill. The project Thermodynamics in the Artswas developed as a classroom exercise to allow undergraduate students to explore thermodynamictopics intellectually and creatively.The importance of creativity in the engineering education seems clear as current students willjoin an engineering work-force that demands innovation. Prior studies indicate that engineeringstudents are creative,1, 2 and that creativity can play a role in

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

a mechatronics project. This paper shares the development of an introductorylaboratory curriculum that teaches mechanical engineering students to gain fluency in electronicsand software with system-level demonstration to be a valuable employer of mechatronics. Whenwe talk about systems, we use the NASA Systems Engineering handbook definition as “aconstruct or collection of different elements that together produce results not obtainable by theelements alone.” This is the mindset we want students to carry throughout the mechatronicscurriculum. To focus on the practical applications of mechatronics, we developed a labcurriculum that cultivates system-level thinking around the build and integration of ahypothetical NASA Mars rover project

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

modeling. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing the Impact of an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Course on the Capstone Design ProcessAbstractEngineers use scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items tosupport humanity. A fundamental understanding of the design process and applying it to novel,ill-defined problems and situations is integral to success as an engineer. Introduction toengineering courses have become ubiquitous in engineering programs across the nation. Thesecourses provide first-year students with a broad overview of the engineering profession and oftenprovide students an

Conference Session

New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Colleen M. Halupa, LeTourneau University

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Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

Clemson University. Dr. Caldwell is a member of ASME and Pi Tau Sigma.Dr. Colleen M Halupa, LeTourneau University Dr. Colleen Halupa is currently the Director of Curriculum Design and Technology at LeTourneau Uni- versity. She has an A.S. in medical laboratory technology, a B.S. in healthcare management, an M.S. in health administration, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in educational lead- ership, and management. Prior to her career in academia, Dr. Halupa was a biomedical sciences officer in the United States Air Force. Prior to her retirement from the military, she held varying positions in health administration and education and served as the program director for all of the Air Force

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific; Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; John J Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Christopher Allen Wejmar, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

has worked as a practicing engineer for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs and MSC Software Corp., as well as various consulting and expert witness positions. He also held a faculty position at University of the Pacific and is an adjunct faculty member at University of Texas, Austin. He has received numerous professional awards including a NASA Post-Doctorial Fellowship, ASEE Best Paper Awards, the ASME Most Innovative Curriculum Award, the Ernest L. Boyer - International Award for Excellence in Teach- ing, the US Air Force Academy Seiler Award for Excellence in Engineering Research and the Outstanding Academy Educator Award. He has published over 100 technical articles and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Alexis Pham, University of the Pacific

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Mechanical Engineering

module quizzes and student opinion surveysand the results indicate that there is an increase in student performance and student satisfactionafter having completed the learning modules.Introduction The finite element (FE) method is a widely used tool in industry for analyzing engineering problems. The most basic FE theory and applications are offered primarily as a graduate- level course, or in some cases, as an upper-level elective for undergraduate students. Therefore, the majority of engineering programs do not require coverage of FE theory and application as a component of their undergraduate curriculum. Industry is placing an increased emphasis on the ability to apply this powerful computational tool; so it follows that

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Z. Huang, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanical Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Robots at Your Service: An Entrepreneurial and Socio-Technical ACL Course ModuleAbstractThe advancement of robotics technology in recent years, coupled with AI and big data, helpedushering in the era of service robotics, where robots are no longer used in factory automationonly but in close proximity and interaction with humans as assistants. The significant interests inhumanoid robots and driverless cars exemplify this development trend. While courses onrobotics have found their way into Mechanical Engineering curriculum, they are typicallyoffered as electives and tend to be technically centric, not much time being afforded to addressthe social and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

integration of previous theoretical knowledge. Besidesthe technical aspects, the group of students must secure funds by contacting sponsors andnegotiating with them. The projects provide a good motivation for the students and an excellenttool for assuring knowledge integration, team work, management experience, and self-confidentstudents, plus a way to obtain funds for investment into quality teaching3. Intercollegiate designprojects are a great means to engage students in engineering design projects beyond the curriculum,where they put their coursework into practice. Design competitions give the students hands-onexperience as well as build student enthusiasm. The experience of designing, building and testinga vehicle gives the students a real world

Conference Session

Statics and Finite Element Analysis

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francesca G. Polo, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

early museumaround the world and you will come upon artifacts holding scientific, artistic, and historicalimportance largely created by persons who apprenticed under others in their community. Eventoday, training in trades (e.g., bricklayer, carpenter) relies on apprenticeship. In academia,apprenticeship performs an integral role in many pedagogical activities and continues to evolve.In the last decade, there has been a focused shift to improve pedagogy, especially for STEMdisciplines. 3, 4 In order to compete in a rapidly changing, globalized world, educators need tocritically reexamine what skills engineers and scientists need in the future – and then designlearning environments that cultivate those skills. Our review of the literature

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ava R. Wolf, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33054Transforming an Engineering Design Course into an Engaging LearningExperience Using a Series of Self-Directed Mini-Projects andePortfolios: Face-to-Face Versus Online-only InstructionMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. She is now pursuing a master’s degree at UIUC through the Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching, and Agency program in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is interested in design thinking as it applies to engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

complexity of sophomore-level design projects. The integration of Arduino into aconventional sophomore design course enables the study of interacting subsystems, and has theadditional benefit of bringing continuity in programming education to the curriculum atSDSM&T. Students have generally responded positively to this change, with high levels ofsatisfaction with the course materials and self-efficacy in basic mechatronics projects. Theseresults are based on an initial survey population of 25 students; the results are suggestive, butcertainly not conclusive with such a small sample size.Future work will improve the confidence in the results through additional polling. It will alsocollect control data from similar design courses without the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21881An Initial Exploration of Engineering Students’ Emotive Responses to Spa-tial and Engineering Statics ProblemsDr. Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University Dr. Villanueva is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department and an Adjunct Pro- fessor in the Bioengineering Department in Utah State University. Her multiple roles as an engineer, engineering educator, engineering educational researcher, and professional development mentor for un- derrepresented populations has aided her in the design and integration of educational and physiological technologies to research ’best practices’ for student

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Tristan M. Ericson, York College of Pennsylvania; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #14448Design, Build, and Installation of an Automated Bike Rental System as a Partof Capstone DesignDr. Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania Scott Kiefer has spent the past fifteen years teaching mechanical engineering at four institutions. As an exemplary teaching specialist in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, Scott received the Withrow Award for Teaching Excellence, given to one faculty member in the College in Engineering for outstanding instructional performance. Scott specializes in machine design, vibrations and controls, and mechatronics. He started his career at the University

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jenna Elizabeth Stolzman, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering at Grand Valley State Uni- versity. He received his BSE and MSE degrees in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. His research inter- ests are in the thermo-fluids area and also focuses on promoting graduate education among undergraduate students via research collaborations. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Effectiveness of Dimples on a NACA Airfoil: A Numerical Investigation Conducted via an Independent StudyAbstractThis paper integrates research and education in an effort to enhance the critical thinking

Conference Session

Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Hassanein Jaleel Radhi, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering research. The NSF Research Experience forUndergraduates (REU) program [9] promotes and supports research involvement, and this activityclearly has the potential to benefit students. Pascarella and Terenzini [10] note several positiveoutcomes for students who participate in undergraduate research programs, among them greaterretention in the curriculum and greater likelihood of enrolling in graduate school.On the other hand, Seymour et al. [11] argue that most studies of undergraduate research did notinclude proper control groups, used biased samples or failed to provide sufficient details of theirevaluation methods. However, Kevin Gibbons et al. [12] have developed an approach to involve agroup of senior mechanical students that were

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

X. Chang Li, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Xuejun Fan, Lamar University

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Mechanical Engineering

the reference point. An arrow from the reference point to the left is labeled ascooling and to the right as heating. An alternative is to make an arrow to the reference pointfrom the left as heating and from the right as cooling. In this way, the reference point willrepresent the desired conditions, and all the arrows to the reference point will be the tasks to bedone for different surrounding conditions. Different groups of students are surveyed to assessthe improvement, and the students’ feedback is included in this paper. Additional considerationto reinforce the teaching/learning process is also covered.IntroductionThermodynamics is an important curriculum for undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering, andit is often taught in two semesters

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sivakumar Krishnan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; M. Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Mechanical Engineering

subject material in many ways. Therefore there has been an emphasison active learning methods and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approaches especially inengineering education1-3. A PBL approach naturally introduces the student to abstract conceptsthat need to be applied to a practical problem. PBL also has a universal appeal particularly inengineering that goes beyond cultural contexts as is evidenced by the large number ofpublications devoted to such approaches in various geographical locations3-5.PBL and project-enhanced learning are slightly different approaches. The former refers toapproaches where the structure of the course is driven by an open-ended problem posed to thestudents. The latter refers to approaches where a project is integrated

Conference Session

Engineering Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Schertzer, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Patricia Iglesias, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); John D. Wellin, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Mechanical Engineering

study report at the Rochester Institute of Technology focused onchanges to the mechanical engineering curriculum during semester conversion identifiedEngineering Measurements Lab as an opportunity to develop a better understanding of (i)measurement techniques, (ii) experimental design, (iii) data acquisition, and (iv) sensors. Thesetopics were formally covered in courses that were discontinued during conversion from quartersto semesters in fall of 2013. As part of that process, Thermo-Fluids Lab I has evolved intoEngineering Measurements Lab. The goal of this change was to have students focus more ondeveloping proper measurement techniques and experimental design.The initial development of the Engineering Measurements Lab was described by the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Putko P.E., University of Massachusetts - Lowell; Juliette Nicole Rooney-Varga, University of Massachusetts - Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

optimization under uncertainty. She is a member of the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative.Juliette Nicole Rooney-Varga, University of Massachusetts - Lowell Juliette N. Rooney-Varga is Director of the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative and Associate Pro- fessor of Environmental Biology. Her microbial ecology research has spanned diverse topics related to carbon cycling, climate change, and energy; from feedback loops in microbial production of methane in the Arctic and the climate system, to harnessing electricity produced by anaerobic microorganisms in soil. She recently led the NASA-funded Climate Education in an Age of Media (CAM) Project to integrate student-produced media and climate change science, while

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University; Wuming Jing, Lawrence Technological University; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair of the First Year Engineering Experience committee, chair for the LTU KEEN Course Modification Team, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, supervisor of the LTU Thermo-Fluids Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and faculty advisor of the LTU SAE Aero Design Team. Dr. Gerhart conducts workshops on active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, entrepreneurial mindset education, creative problem solving, and innovation. He is an author of a fluid mechanics textbook.Dr. Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert Fletcher

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Jose Antonio Riofrio, Quinnipiac University; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

is an Army Aviator and the Mechanical Engineering Program Director in the Depart- ment of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point. He has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, a PE in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Technology Management and recently commanded an Army Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018` “Development of an Introduction to Circuits Course and Lab for Mechanical Engineering Students via Systematic Design of Instruction”AbstractIn the traditional Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum, students are typicallyrequired to take a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Anderson, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. “Improving Ethics Awareness in Higher Education”, Viewpoints Vol. I: Issues of Accreditation in Higher Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 2000.8. Feisel, L. D., Peterson, G. D., “A Colloquy on Learning Objectives for Engineering Education Laboratories”, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.9. Larochelle, P. M., Engblom, J. J., Gutierrez, H., “An Innovative Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: A Cornerstone Design Experience”, 2003 ASME Curriculum Innovation Award Honorable Mention.10. Hinds, T., Somerton, C., “Integrating the Teaching of Computer Skills with an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Course

Conference Session

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

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University; Madeline Genevieve Carlisle Collins, Louisiana Tech University; Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

study are presented.Online Homework Problem Development for Advanced Mechanics of Materials CourseThe junior-level Advanced Mechanics of Materials course in the Mechanical Engineeringprogram at Louisiana Tech University is the third in a sequence of four mechanics of materialscourses. The sequence begins with an integrated Statics and Mechanics of Materials coursewhich covers the basics of mechanics of materials and is required of all engineering students.Next is an Intermediate Strength of Materials course which focuses on topics like beamdeflection and statically indeterminate scenarios and is taken primarily by civil and mechanicalengineering students. Following the Advanced Mechanics of Materials course, mechanicalengineering students

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Rhoads, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Brian Olson, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Terry Ballinger, Lansing Catholic High School

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Mechanical Engineering

of the program’s curriculum has been a short course inmechanical engineering. This course, which is taught by a representative of the mechanical engi-neering department (a faculty member or doctoral candidate) in conjunction with a local secondaryschool educator, is intended to introduce the fundamentals of mechanical engineering in an infor-mative, yet approachable, manner.Structurally, the mechanical engineering course is divided into ten two-hour academic units, eachof which includes a brief technical lecture (approximately twenty minutes in length), a varietyof hands-on demonstrations, and a competitive group project of a design-build-test nature. Thecourse’s curriculum presently consists of three distinct sections: (i) mechanical system