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

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

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alexander Bryan Bailey, Alfred State College; Trevor S. Michelson, State University of New York, Alfred State; Reza Rashidi, State University of New York, Alfred State

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29785An Undergraduate Hands-On Approach to Microfabrication Applied Learn-ingTowards Developing a Silicon-Based Microfluidic Pressure Sensor ArrayMr. Alexander Bryan Bailey, Alfred State College I currently am a senior undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY Alfred State. I was a self-taught, homeschooled student before entering college, and I have now been engaged as an intern for a local manufacturing automation company for the past two years (2018-2019). When not directly pursuing academic interests, my hands turn to building drones and experimental model aircraft.Mr. Trevor S

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

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daigo Misaki, Kogakuin University; Xiao Ge, Stanford University; Takuma Odaka, Kogakuin University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Leifer, I integrate approaches from engineering, de- sign and psychology to investigate the contemporary team practice of multicultural design innovation and multicultural, interdisciplinary science innovation. Specifically, I investigate a psychological mechanism – perplexity - through which engineers thrive when their habitual mind clashes with the social realities. In addition, I test interventions to nudge engineers to reframe problematic schema-incongruent situations into unique opportunities for cognitive growth, creative performance, and effective teamwork. My work contributes to revealing the science behind multicultural, interdisciplinary technological collaboration and providing actionable guidance for

Conference Session

Incorporating Projects into the Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University; Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-541: VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING: A BRIDGE BETWEEN DESIGN ANDMANUFACTURINGShanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at South Dakota State University.Li Qian, South Dakota State University Li Qian is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology and Management Department in the College of Engineering at South Dakota State University.Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University Teresa Hall is Professor and Department Head of Engineering Technology and Management in the College of Engineering at South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26193Teaching Thermodynamic Properties of Water Without TearsDr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. from University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and combustion catalysis using nanopar- ticles. He is also involved in developing educational apps for instructional and research purposes.Dr. Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University Mac Haas, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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J. Asuncion Zarate-Garcia, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ariadna Serrano-Reyes, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Monterrey (ITESM) Prof. Rodr´ıguez-Paz got his B.Sc. In Civil Engineering from Tecnologico de Oaxaca in 1993. He studied a M.Sc. In Structural Engineering at Tecnologico de Monterrey and got his Ph.D. from the University of Wales at Swansea in 2003 where he did research on Numerical Methods for Fluid Dynamics as a post-doc Research Officer. In August 2004 he joined Tecnologico de Monterrey at its Puebla Campus. He is a full professor of Applied Mechanics since 2009. His research topics include Engineering Education, Struc- tural Dynamics and Applied Mechanics. He has been a member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) in the Mexican Council of Science and Technology. He has held several position within the School

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

Mechatronics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 23.789.2field independently of abilities to adapt and innovate when presented with a problem in a newcontext3.Sensor networks and sensor data play a critical role in engineering and science applications suchas controlling industrial processes and monitoring infrastructure and equipment16. The earlyinclusion of sensor science and sensor data within the engineering classroom is beneficial forengineering education. For example, the integration of sensors in secondary school classroomshas proven beneficial in motivating student to pursue science and engineering disciplines andcareer paths17 and it also has enhanced science teaching and fostered interest to technology in K-12 schools18. However, when students only learn about sensors and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Onursal Onen, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, University of South Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012INTRODUCTION OF “MICROFLUIDICS” TO UNDERGRADUATE FLUID MECHANICS COURSE Page 25.850.2AbstractUndergraduate level fluid mechanics course is traditionally taught as a math-intensive coursewith the content remaining fairly similar for decades. The course content is usually challengingfor students with significant amount of theory and numerous new concepts introduced. In a fluidmechanics course, only a limited amount of state-of-the-art technologies and real-lifeapplications can be included, given the limited time and the material that should be covered.Information on market and career opportunities are often not mentioned in fluid

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashok Kumar Manoharan, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering

thestudents involved obtained a thorough understanding of the engineering concepts and alsoimproved their soft skills, including team working, communication, and ethical and problemsolving skills. In-depth information about the evaluation results, course map and instructionalstrategy are provided in this paper.IntroductionEngineering curricula have experimented with multiple methodologies that expose students toreal-world problems. There are also deep concerns about American internationalcompetitiveness, amid indications that the U.S. is doing a relatively poor job at retaining andtraining students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines14.Too many talented students get the impression from introductory courses that

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; John Charonko, Virginia Tech; Alicia Williams, Virginia Tech; Satyaprakash Karri, Virginia Tech; Kelley Stewart, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering and encouraging the students to engage in hands-on research. The progression of research transfer through the different levels of engineering education is illustrated in Figure 1. At the end of this development ladder, we find the future - interdisciplinary engineers who are leaders in industry, technology, and academia. In this effort, via research transfer and examples, another goal is the recruitment of middle school and high school students and the retention of freshman engineers. Recruiting and retention can be increased by creating awareness and improving the image and perceptions of engineering during the early educational stages. This goal will be accomplished by navigating the students through the maze of engineering fields using

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Golbou Makki

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27112Using Augmented Reality to Eliminate Common Misconceptions for Studentsin Core Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University Anahita Ayasoufi is a lecturer at Department of Mechanical Engineering of Auburn University. She is the winner of William F. Walker Teaching Award for Excellence, Merit and Outstanding Faculty Member Award (student choice). She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Tehran, an M.S. in Aerospace engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from the University of Toledo. Her research interests are in

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby Crawford, USMA

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Mechanical Engineering

achieving USMA’s Engineering and Technology outcomes. The author developed amethod to identify the graded events that supported each of the course’s objectives, determinehow well they supported those objectives, and then link objective achievement to the USMAlevel outcomes through a subjective pair-wise comparison of the course objectives. Positivefeedback from faculty in the ME program led to expansion of this process to capture the studentperformance data and faculty input from all ME program courses and feed this into a programlevel assessment. The resulting evaluation combines the strengths of objective evaluation (basedon graded events) and subjective evaluation (based on faculty experience).This paper describes the motivation for developing

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; R. R. Romatoski, Saint Ambrose University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29374Effective Learning Strategies: Grading Rubric to Enhance Student LearningDr. Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University Dr. Muzammil Arshad earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, Dr. Arshad taught at Florida Institute of Technology and Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Platteville. His research interests are in the areas of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Internal

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeow Siow, University of Illinois Chicago

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #12788Incorporating Active Learning of Complex Shapes in STEM CoursesDr. Yeow Siow, University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Yeow Siow has over ten years of track record as an engineering educator and practitioner. With ex- perience in the automotive industry, he brings real-world examples and expectations into the classroom. Known for his unconventional teaching style, he has earned accolades at Michigan Technological Univer- sity, Purdue University Calumet, as well as University of Illinois at Chicago where he currently teaches

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Karen Kaye Langenberg, Indigo Education Company; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

marketing (with Merck & Co., Eyetech, and inVentiv Health), Karen joined Indigo to help advance the exciting, technology- enabled, personalized learning revolution that is happening before our eyes. Karen takes particular interest in helping nurture future science and technology leaders, among them students who have typically been under-represented in these professions.Dr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Associate Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. One of his areas of research interest is Learning and Teaching Styles in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Allison Serrano; Axel Alvarez Loya, California State University, Fullerton; Nikol Miojevic; Kimberly Krystal Lopez-Zepeda; Madeline E. Rasche

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Education, 2020 Enhancing Middle/High School Female Students Self-Confidence and Motivation in Pursuing STEM Careers through Increasing Diversity in Engineering And Labor-force (IDEAL) Outreach Summer ProgramIntroductionExperts anticipate that discoveries in engineering, science, and technology fields will drive hugeadvancements in human society in the coming decades. Researchers and economists predictaccelerating job-growth in these fields as well [1]. For example, the United States Department ofCommerce (USDC) has already found that in the first decade of the 21st century the number ofemployment opportunities in these areas grew at a rate three times faster than in other fields [2].These new

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #5884Experiences of Implementing Blended Teaching and Learning Technique inMechanics and Design CoursesProf. Raghu Echempati, Kettering University Echempati is a professor of Mechanical Engineering with over 30 years of teaching and research expe- riences. He is a Fellow of ASME and a member of ASEE and SAE. He has published over 110 papers in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings of repute. He taught Design related courses in Germany and now in India for many years.Dr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Technology at Baker College of

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Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Siddharth Savadatti, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

model is established, an experimentdesigned to test the model would cement learning by comparing the numerical model toexperimental results.References[1] Huang, J., Aerospace and aircraft thermoelectric application. Presentation, October 2009. Boeing Engineering, Operations, & Technology, Research & Technology[2] Callier, M ., Eco-Energy possible: Thanks to thermoelectric effects. Office of Research[3] Qu, W., Plötner, M. and Fischer, W-J. (2001). Microfabrication of thermoelectric generators on flexible foil substrates as a power source for autonomous Microsystems. Journal of micromechanics and microengineering 11(2) 146[4] Saqr, K. M., and Musa, M, N. (2009). Critical Review of thermoelectric in modern

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University; Richard F. Miller, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1307: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AT AN UNDERGRADUATEINSTITUTIONHui Shen, Ohio Northern University Dr. Shen is an assistant professor at Ohio Northern University. She teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Materials Science. She has conducted undergraduate research work for a few years since she came to Ohio Northern University.Richard F. Miller, Ohio Northern UniversityDavid Sawyers, Ohio Northern University DAVID R. SAWYERS, JR. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University, where he teaches courses in General Engineering and in the Thermal Sciences. He received a BSME degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the MS and PhD, both in Mechanical

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Chad Hammerquist, George Fox University; Robert Melendy, George Fox University

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Mechanical Engineering

hands-onplatform from which to teach both areas of control can be found in the process controlindustry—the programmable logic controller (PLC).A few industrial, chemical, and electrical engineering as well as various technology programshave included some introduction to PLCs into their programs, where they are often presented aspart of a laboratory course. However, several programs have begun offering courses dedicated tolearning and applying PLCs. In contrast, very few mechanical engineering programs offer anyexposure to PLCs throughout the curriculum. 14,25 Yet, they remain the most common and usefulcomponent in controlling manufacturing processes and machinery. Mechanical engineers need tounderstand how issues of control can affect their

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27740Comparative Experiential Learning of Mechanical Engineering Concepts throughthe Usage of Robot as a Kinesthetic Learning ToolDr. S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida Mizanoor Rahman received Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineer- ing respectively from Mie University at Tsu, Japan. He then worked as a research fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, a researcher at Vrije University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium, and a postdoctoral associate at Clemson University, SC, USA, and New York University

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc; Eann Patterson, Michigan State University; Ilene Busch-Vishniac, McMaster University; Tom Kibler, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-499: INTEGRATING APPLICATIONS IN THE TEACHING OFFUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTSPatricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc Patricia B. Campbell, President of Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc, has been involved in educational research and evaluation with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and issues of race/ethnicity, gender and disability since the mid 1970's. Dr. Campbell, formerly a professor of research, measurement and statistics at Georgia State University, has authored more than 100 publications.Eann Patterson, Michigan State University Eann Patterson taught Mechanics of Solids for twenty years at the University of Sheffield

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ward, California State University-Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

in the 21st century. Regional accreditation agencies as well as theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) are highlighting the importance ofassessing student learning outcomes. Problems encountered with early EC2000 assessmentprograms were noted in a study initiated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) titled Initial Assessment of the Impact of ABET/EC2000 Implementation UsingMechanical Engineering Programs as the Pilot Study Group 1. That study lauded the extensiveinitial involvement of faculty in defining educational objectives, and the participation of programAdvisory Boards to name a few. It also noted the shortcomings of certain assessmenttechniques, the failure of initial employer survey methods, and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

: six Mechanical Engineering majors and six Information Technology majors.Information from these tests was communicated to the website designers. A year laterafter the website had been redesigned a second usability test was conducted with twoMechanical Engineering majors and three Information Technology majorsFor both test sessions a list of twelve tasks was devised that would cover a variety ofpossible uses of the website. All tasks required the students to search the site for course-related information. One task asked the students to do a calculation using the calculationmodel currently embedded into the site.The results indicate that the participants using the revised site completed the tasks moreefficiently. Original Site Average number

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7719Design and Analyze the Frame for the Global Sustainable Urban Transport(SUT) VehicleDr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University Mohammad Kamal Hossain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (USA), Tuskegee University (USA), and Bangladesh University of En- gineering and Technology (Bangladesh), respectively. His specialization is in the areas of materials and design. Before coming to Tuskegee University (TU), he worked as a Visiting Assistant

Conference Session

Simulations and Visualizations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

8: (a) Measurements in the aerosol wind-tunnel to characterize particle samplingcharacteristics o different inlet designs. (b) Intercomparison of mass measurements with chamber experiments.USABILITY TESTS The Usability Testing Lab in the Eastman Kodak Center for Excellence inCommunication at Clarkson University was set up to record users testing out the website.Participating in the first test on the early version of the website were twelve studentvolunteers: six Mechanical Engineering majors and six Information Technology majors. Page 25.1027.9Information from these tests were communicated to the website

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

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gavin T. Garner, University of Virginia

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Mechanical Engineering

integration of Mechanical Engineering withelectronics and intelligent computer control in the design and manufacture of industrial productsand processes.”[1] In some ways, the word “mechatronics” has evolved to become technicaljargon that embodies a new philosophy in engineering technology rather than simply a newtechnology in and of itself.[2] It is clear that Mechatronics is not so much a new branch ofengineering, but rather a new concept that addresses the integration and interaction betweendifferent branches of engineering.[3] In many ways, mechatronics is simply the natural evolutionof modern mechanism design. The burgeoning field of Mechatronics also includes the muchmore familiar field of robotics. A quintessential mechatronic system is one

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

mechanical and electrical engineering graduates become practicing engineers, many areengaged in industrial automation projects. Knowledge of industrial motion control technology isan absolute must since industrial automation is designed primarily around specialized motioncontrol hardware and software. Industry needs engineers who can do system design andintegration using motion controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) as the primarybuilding blocks for automation/mechatronics applications. They are not expected to designcontrollers, control algorithms or interface electronic circuits at the board level or programmicroprocessors such as Arduino 4,5 . Instead, they need to combine theoretical and practicalknowledge to select industrial