Outcomes Assessment Program. His current research explores innovations in the classroom and their diffusion.Dr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Page 23.1114.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Summer Faculty Immersion as a Strategy to DiffuseEngineering Education Innovations: First Year Results Juan C. Morales, Universidad del Turabo Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Page 23.1114.2Abstract This paper presents the first-year results of a five-year, externally-funded facultydevelopment program
deposition to the lung, improved shipping and vial filling practices for biopharmaceuticals. Most recently her research group has moved to fluid-solid modeling to incorporate structural influences in the optimization of the fluid systems. Her work has been cited 300 times by more than 242 articles resulting in a web of science H-index of 10 and an average impact factor of 2.57. During her 13 years at the University of Denver she has received ˜$1.39 Million in external research funding and ˜2.62 Million in external educational funding from agencies like NSF, DHHS, DOL, DOD, State of Colorado, Keck Foundation among others. Dr. Lengsfeld serves as editorial in chief for the journal Atomization and Sprays
kits with a net cost ranging between $20 and $40. Kits were purchased with the supportof the Mechanical Engineering department and were sent to the students’ homes. Then, studentswere tasked with designing, assembling, and operating a generalized measurement system, similar tothe ones available in the laboratory. Thereby, students were able to conduct experiments at home,attained the main objective of the laboratory assignment, and orally presented their results throughBCU. Students were allowed to keep the educational kits for use in other upper-division courses.Another author (Instructor B) taught a required undergraduate course in Thermodynamics (ME4293) with an enrollment of 92 students, as well as a graduate course in Advanced
Clemson University, the senior year offers students anopportunity to work with equipment in a laboratory (ME 4440). The material beingdeveloped by CA2VES intends to bridge this gap and provide the students with anintermediate pathway to visualize and understand the fundamental theory. The consultation ofindustry experts in designing university course structure helps to ensure that students areprepared for work assignments after graduation. Most researchers agree that the involvementof industry specialists in setting up and evaluating the university course curriculum isbeneficial.4,5 This can be attributed to the visibility of industry trends and standards by theexternal review boards, thus involving a broad range of stake holders in the course
Paper ID #25778Multi-scale Characterization and Visualization of Metallic Structures to Im-prove Solid Mechanics EducationJingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma PhD candidate at OUNyree Mason, Tuskegee University Graduate research assistantDr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University Dr. Akasheh has been with the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tuskegee University since 2008. His primary interest is in the area of solid mechanics and manufacturing as well as the integration of best practices in engineering education. ¨ E. Okudan-Kremer, Iowa State UniversityDr. Gul G¨ul E. Kremer received her PhD from the Department
Engineering (130 students), a Master program in Energy,Environment and Management (40 students), a Master program in Design and ProductDevelopment (65 students), or a Bachelor program in Mechanical Engineering (75 students).Of the students that followed the course, 27% are females. All students followed the courseduring the first year, except for the Design and Product Development students that follow thecourse during the second study year. All programs have a traditional syllabus for the first 2years, including courses in Mathematics, Mechanics, Introduction to product development,and Computer programming.Education in the programmes are mainly carried out as lectures, lessons and laboratorysessions (when appropriate), although in some courses some
investigationson a series of engineering problems with increased complexity. Opportunities to utilize essentialpractical skills for engineers, include Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking,Numerical Simulation, Problem Solving, Design of Experiments, and Communication Skills, havealso been incorporated into these lab modules. In this work, we summarize a total of nine multiple-week lab activities, which are designed to prepare students to work in fields related to both thermaland mechanical systems.Introduction and Literature ReviewThe engineering teaching laboratory is intended to be a place to integrate theory with practice. Itspurpose is widely accepted as a place to develop technical and personal skills and establishcognitive abilities to
University at Erie - The Behrend College, where he teaches Statics, Dynamics and Fluid and Thermal Science Courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon Universitydouglas howe, Portland State University Douglas Howe is a graduate of the PSU BSME program with several years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer for Electro-Scientific Industries. He is currently enrolled in the PSU Center for Science Education, working toward his Masters of Science Teaching. He is a Noyce Fellow and a research assistant on the Engineering of Everyday Things project.Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University
Paper ID #28858Revolutionizing Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate CurriculumShelby Ann McNeilly, Boise State University Shelby McNeilly is a student at Boise State University, graduating in May 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Applied Mathematics. In 2019, she was selected as the Top Junior Mechanical Engineering Student at BSU by the Southwest Chapter of the Idaho Society of Pro- fessional Engineers. Shelby currently works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant under department chair and another professor to co-author two papers for ASEE publication. She is also actively
Paper ID #17786Developing Real-life Problem-based Learning (PBL) Activities through Part-nership with IndustryDr. John M. Mativo, University of Georgia Dr. John Mativo is Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. The first is research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K- 16. He is currently researching on best practices in learning Dynamics, a sophomore engineering core course. The second research focus of Dr. Mativo is energy harvesting in particular the design and use of flexible thermoelectric generators. His investigation is both for
Water” with a 3-credit Thermodynamics I course, and focused on thermal desalination.The use of commercial software in the Grand Challenge is optional. However, the authors’intention was to introduce modeling and simulations early in the curriculum, help students gainvaluable experience and start considering the use of modern tools and new skills in addressingengineering problems. Although students’ ability to utilize COMSOL Multiphysics® (referred toas “COMSOL” throughout this text) for the final design would only be commensurate with theirlevel of proficiency, understanding the capabilities of software packages in the specific projectenvironment can better prepare them for future capstone projects, research experiences, andengineering practice
Paper ID #19352An Assessment of Blended Learning in Mechanics of MaterialsMs. Ana Dyreson P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison Ana is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Solar Energy Lab. Ana began work as an engineer before moving into graduate school. Her graduate work has included a range of renewable and sustainable energy technologies, most recently focusing on low-water cooling for thermoelectric power plants. Ana is interested in research-supported teaching methods that create active classrooms that are inclusive to a diverse student body. Ana has taught mechanics of materials and is team-teaching a new
assumptions in the education of undergraduate mechanicalengineers and highlight how the historically pervasive pedagogical assumptions may hinder thedevelopment of students into independent, adult learners. The paper concludes by proposing theuse of a continuum to view how pedagogy and andragogy apply across the entire undergraduatemechanical engineering experience as we encourage students to develop into adult, self-directedlearners prepared for a life of professional engineering practice. Introduction At the heart of engineering and engineering design is problem-solving. Engineers applyscientific principles to solve problems and design solutions to improve society. It is the role ofengineering educators to best prepare engineering students
were: (a) to provide increased curricularflexibility, (b) to motivate and engage students in practice-based engineering experience andhigh-impact practices, (c) to foster the innovation and creativity skills, and (d) to strengthen theprofessional skills (soft skills). The mechanical engineering programs must also ensure to meetthe ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) program criteria [8] and to addressABET EAC student outcomes (1) through (7) in the curricula [9]. Often, the desire forcurriculum revision is also met by other constraints. For example, the California Code ofRegulations Title 5 CCR §40508 mandates that no baccalaureate degree programs shall extendthe unit requirement beyond 120-semester units. An exception can be
communicate effectively h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j) a knowledge of contemporary issues k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. l) an ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes, and to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.Student outcomes a
disasters,or protests – highlight the effects that extreme stressors can have on students’ ability to learn [7].The pandemic has impacted the global education community and has lasted longer than typicalemergency education interventions. Many students struggle to stay hopeful and positive in thewake of disrupted patterns of learning, largely because many have not yet mastered how toemploy adaptive practices in times of crisis [8]. Although our college employed a HyFlex modelin the fall (students back on brick-and-mortar campus but rotating through attending class in-person versus on Zoom for different classes and different days), the learning environment is stillfar from what we would typically consider “normal.”We sought to quantify the ways in
peopleinterested in sciences, who have the “energy” necessary for the classroom, from research andteaching. As he suggested: All my subsequent experience showed me that the Council's choice of new professors on the basis of written appraisals, from experts, of the candidates' scientific work is the best method of filling a chair. Promoting assistants and teachers to professor on the basis of length of service and teaching experience is an incomparably worse method. So long as American schools employ that method, they cannot acquire satisfactory teaching staffs. Under that system the talented young are held back, become professors only when they are older-when the energy and enthusiasm of youth, so important in teaching
the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering department. His research interests include machining, effective teaching and engineering mechanics. Before coming to academia, he was a design engineer, maintenance supervisor, and plant engineer. He is a registered professional engineer.Robert O. Warrington, Michigan Technological University Robert O. Warrington is currently Director of the Institute for Leadership and Innovation, which houses the Enterprise program and the new Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Warrington was Dean of the College of Engineering from 1996 to 2007 and was the founder and Director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at
leveraging the most from theseexperiences and to assist programs that might consider initiating or refining their ownparticipation in similar programs.Introduction For decades, the engineering community has wrestled with finding an appropriate balancebetween classical educational pedagogy and practical research and/or design experiences fordeveloping engineers at the undergraduate level. There is no single recipe for success that allprograms should follow, though much has been discussed on the topic and the idea of changeand reform is not a new one1-4. An example of a major reform activity is the timing of theintroduction of engineering design into a program’s curriculum. The literature is replete withgenerally successful examples, a subset of
Rogers gives EC2000 implementers collective a grade of “F,” for failing to identify alimited number of performance indicators for each outcome. Based on personal observationsfrom accreditation visits, the author shares this opinion. While this is likely the most difficultelement in creating an effective assessment plan it is also the most important because it requiresfaculty to collectively decide what are appropriate measures of student learning.Like most new undertakings, much can be learned from studying the success and failure ofothers -which approaches constitute best practices, and which assessment methods should beavoided. The good news is that it is up to faculty and administrators to develop and implementassessment plans that fit
AC 2010-1369: USE OF MULTIMEDIA CASE STUDIES IN AN INTRODUCTORYCOURSE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGAshok Kumar Manoharan, Auburn University Ashok Kumar Manoharan is a Doctoral Student in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He received his B.S from Anna University, India in 2006. He has been working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course for the past two years. His research areas include Innovations in Teaching Engineering, Adoption techniques for Implementing new teaching methodologies.P.K. Raju, Auburn University P.K Raju is a Thomas Walter Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University and has more than 42 years
educational leadership at the University of Portland (Oregon, USA).Dr. Nicole Ralston, University of Portland Dr. Nicole Ralston is an Assistant Professor and co-Director of the Multnomah County Partnership for Education Research (MCPER) in the School of Education at the University of Portland in Portland, Ore- gon. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Measurement, Statistics, and Research Design from the University of Washington. An elementary school teacher at heart, she now teaches educational research and STEM methods to undergraduate and graduate students. Her research fo- cus involves bringing active learning strategies to STEM, best practices of research-practice partnerships, and
Paper ID #22280Work in Progress: Retrospective Analysis on the Perspective of Instructorsabout Transitioning to Using Active-learning Strategies to Teach MechanicalEngineering ClassesMr. Sreenidhi Krishnamoorthy, University of California - Davis Mr. Sreenidhi Krishnamoorthy is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cali- fornia - Davis. He works as a Graduate Student Researcher at the Western Cooling Efficiency Laboratory and as a Teaching Assistant Consultant at the Center for Educational Effectiveness, both on the UC Davis campus. As a Teaching Assistant Consultant, Sreenidhi focuses on improving
ability to design a thermal system and component to meet desired needs improved my ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering thermal problems improved my ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, improved my knowledge of contemporary issues related to thermal/fluids issues improved my understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. My understanding of the following subjects was adequate preparation for this course
of 26 graduate students.Mr. Fanhe Shamus MengProf. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie did his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., and postdoctoral work at the University of Oklahoma where he also taught as a visiting lecturer. He has been on the Washington State University faculty for 32 years and for the past 18 years has focused on innovative pedagogy research and technical research in biotechnology. His 2007-2008 Fulbright exchange to Nigeria set the stage for him to receive the Marian Smith Award given annually to the most innovative teacher at Washington State University.Dr. Paul B Golter, Washington State University Paul B. Golter obtained an MS and PhD Washington State University and
having “the potential to be one of the best “ABET EC 2000” assessmentinstruments for showing continuous improvement” [36]. These standardized tests are designed tobe valid and reliable research instruments. Although they typically use multiple-choice questions,the distractors for the questions are convincing to students who do not have a strong conceptualknowledge; thus, despite being multiple-choice questionnaires that take 1-2 minutes per question,concept inventories can assess student working knowledge. Some analyses of concept inventorieshave found possible issues with validity [37]; with that said, analysis of this depth is not evenpossible for the FE without cooperation from NCEES.If a program were to have problems with graduates having
joining Michigan Tech, he worked as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc.Mr. Datta Sandesh Manjunath, Michigan Technological University Mr. Datta Sandesh Manjunath, is currently pursuing his Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He has graduated from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India with a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently doing his report, on Impact analysis of a pick up truck having a non-cylindrical, non-conformable CNG Tank using Finite Element Modelling. His academic and research interests are in the areas of Solid Mechanics, Composite Materials and Finite Element Methods. He also works as a Student Coach in the Engineering Learning Center. After graduation
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMBC and holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on the effects of vascular geometry and blood perfusion on local heat transfer in microcirculation and the simulation of temperature fields in tissue during hyperthermia and hypothermia treatment for various diseases. Dr. Zhu was actively involved in the ABET data collection and analysis process. Page 12.1314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Student Outcomes Assessment Methodology in Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionFor many years
Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994 and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2004. He has taught courses in aeronautics, thermal-fluid systems, heat transfer, computer- aided design, and aerospace and mechanical engineering design. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and is a rated pilot in both rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Page 23.833.1 c American Society for Engineering