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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University; Margot Hutchins, Michigan Technological Universtiy; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; Chris VanArsdale, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1652: CORRELATIONS BETWEEN MECHANICAL APTITUDE, PRIOREXPERIENCES, AND ATTITUDE TOWARD ENGINEERINGMichele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an Associate Professor in mechanical engineering. She teaches classes on manufacturing and controls and does disciplinary research on microelectromechanical systems and precision machining. Her educational research interests include problem solving in the lab and informal engineering education.Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University Anna Pereira is a graduate student in mechanical engineering. Her research interests include human factors, ergonomics, and engineering education.Margot Hutchins, Michigan

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-35: COMBINED BS/MS PROGRAMS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:A BENCHMARK STUDYChristine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologyWayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 15.289.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Combined BS/MS Programs in Mechanical Engineering: A Benchmark StudyAbstractThe G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology(Georgia Tech) started offering a combined BS/MS degree in fall 2001. This program allowsmeritorious undergraduate students, desiring graduate studies beyond the bachelor of sciencedegree, an accelerated path towards the granting of the master

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Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2210: EVALUATION OF RAPID DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM USING EYETRACKERArun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRobert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.541.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Rapid Development System using Eye TrackerAbstractThis paper presents the results of the evaluation of Linear Axis Rapid Development System10(RDS), which is under development as part of a NSF funded project. The Linear Axis RDS isused in teaching control design/insertion in the

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ficken, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

, “Modern Control Systems”. 11th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-227028-5 2. Ogata, Katsuhiko, ”Modern Control Engineering” , 3rd Edition Prentice Hall, 1997, ISBN 0-13-227307-1 3. Pakkala, John, “MSOE Laboratory Manual” 4. Lumkes, Dr. John H, “Control Strategies for Dynamic Systems”, Marcel Dekker, Inc., ISBN 0-8247-0661- 7 5. Johnson and Malki, “Control Systems Technology”, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-081530-6 6. Gruenke, Dittel, and Baumann, “Lab 7: Speed control of a Hydraulic Motor – PI control & Ultimate Cycle Settings.” Page 15.688.17

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israel Urieli, Ohio University-Athens

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., Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, http://www.ent.ohiou.edu/~bayless/.14. NIST Chemistry WebBook, http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/fluid, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado, accessed 2008. Page 15.498.1415. Bhattacharjee, S., TEST (The Expert System for Thermodynamics), http://www.thermofluids.net, San Diego University, California, accessed 2009.

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simin Hall, College of Engineering at Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech; Sam Conn, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-361: A CASE STUDY OF A THERMODYNAMICS COURSE:INFORMING ONLINE COURSE DESIGNSimin Hall, College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Dr. Simin Hall is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech and Polytechnic Institute. Her applied research in education is focused on cognitive processes and motivational factors in problem solving in computationally intensive courses such as engineering using online technology. Prior to joining ME at Virginia Tech, she completed a collaborative research project between the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, College of Engineering at Texas A&M, and Department of Sociology at University

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Clayton, Villanova University; James O'Brien, Villanova University; Kenneth Kroos, Villanova University; Amy Fleischer, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

. A. High. A Pilot Study for Creativity Experiences in a Freshman Introduction to Engineering Course. 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.4. K. F. Reardon. A Project-Oriented Introduction to Engineering Course. 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.5. F. J. Rubino. Project Based Freshman Introduction to Engineering Technology Course. 1998 ASEE Annual Conference.6. G. Wight, R. D. Friend, J. Beneat, and W. Barry. Project-Based Introduction to Engineering for Freshmen Students. 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.7. H. A. Canistraro, P. Katz, J. Girouard, A. Lankford, and J. Dannenhoffer. A New Approach to the Introduction to Technology Course at a Four Year College of Engineering

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

arethinking about purpose.Bibliography1 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” October 31, 2009, ABET Inc.2 “University Relations: Desired Attributes of an Engineer,” Boeinghttp://www.boeing.com/educationrelations/attributes.htms3 Clooney, E., Alfrey, K., and Owens, S., “Critical Thinking in Engineering and Technology Education: A Review,”Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE4 Worldwide CDIO Initiative. https://www.cdio.org, January 20095 Agrawal, Pradeep K. “Integration of Critical Thinking and Technical Communication into UndergraduateLaboratory Courses.” Proceedings of the 1997 American Society for Engineering

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Mechanical Engineering

criticisms are voiced in meetings of collegeindustrial advisory boards, industry partners and alumni established in their discipline. In aneffort to address this, the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Department ofYoungstown State University initiated a joint pedagogical experiment with the Department ofFine and Performing Arts (F&PA) at Youngstown State University. The goal of the experimentwas two-fold – to expose the engineer to an ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking environment and toestablish a means where effective communication with non-technical personnel was required.The experiment was jointly developed between the departments so that the students from bothdepartments would work towards their own pedagogical objectives. The goal of this

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-326: TOWARDS MORE EFFICIENT PRACTICES AND METHODS FORABET ACCREDITATIONIvana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia.Tom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom Eppes is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from

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Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

record users testing out the website.In the first test on the early version of the website twelve student volunteers participated:six Mechanical Engineering majors and six Information Technology majors. Informationfrom these tests was communicated to the website designers. A year later after thewebsite had been redesigned a second usability test was conducted with two Mechanical Page 15.328.15Engineering majors and three Information Technology majors 14For 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

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a principal engineer for CMAC Design Corporation, designing telecommunication, data communication and information technology equipment.Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University Sushil K. Chaturvedi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1975, and has been with Old Dominion University since 1978. Page 15.1288.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Uncertainty Analysis and Instrument Selection using

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

valuable part of our curriculum. Theeffort found most closely resembling ours is that of Stone and Hubing 16 at the University ofMissouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology) which has aspects of bothproject management and design of experiments; within the context of their overall engineeringdesign methodology course, however, these were limited in comparison to the emphasis atCCSU.In our overall program assessment plan, computerized exams are used to judge student ability touse software tools learned in support of engineering concepts and practices. An example of thisassessment occurs in the program’s senior project research class, ME 497. In this course,students prepare the general project design proposal, performing

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, UK as well as a B.Ed. in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. Her area of expertise is computational mechanics. Page 15.351.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design as the Priority for Engineering Education: An Implementation in a Senior Project CourseBACKGROUNDThis work originated from a restructuring effort at the Mechanical Engineering Department,Chulalongkorn University, Thailand to revise the curriculum in the face of challenges from thetransformation of the status of

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Mechanical Engineering

” Technology  Target Beneficiaries Wider Beneficiaries  Curb cutouts  Wheelchair users Bicyclists, skaters, cane users,  cart/stroller pushers  Easy doorknobs  Motion impaired All users, especially load carrying  Closed captioning  Deaf or hard of hearing Noisy or multi TV environments  Freeplay Wind up Radio  Rural African villagers Survivalists, Gadget lovers  Screen readers  Visually impaired Users preferring audio The greatest engineering challenges of the 21st century, such as clean water and energy for all,call for a

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-430: EVALUATION OF REDESIGNED PARTS CONSIDERINGANALYSIS, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACTORSJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University Page 15.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Redesigned Parts Considering Analysis, Production and Distribution FactorsAbstractWhenever a new or improved design is proposed, it is important to consider more than just thetechnical aspects of the new design (e.g., safety, deformation, strength, weight). It is essential totake into account several additional factors in the total production cycle of the new or improvedproduct. Ideally

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University; Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1187: KEY SUBJECT INDICATORS AND ADMISSION IMPACT FROMSUBJECT GRADES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-BASED BACHELORPROGRAMS AT CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITYKuntinee 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 Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, UK as well as a B.Ed. in Educational Measurement and Evaluation from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand. Her area of expertise is computational mechanics.Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University Angkee Sripakagorn is an Assistant Professor in

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Chasnov

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Mechanical Engineering

Energy: Properties and Policy IssuesAbstractStudents following a curriculum designed to provide a degree in mechanical engineering (ME)inevitably take one or more courses in Thermodynamics along the way. One of the many keysbeing addressed in such courses is the Principle of Conservation of Energy, otherwise known asthe First Law of Thermodynamics. Whereas one of the program accreditation requirementsspecifically addresses the need to incorporate design of components or processes of thermalsystems1 into the curriculum, does this necessarily include all (or any) of the following: fossilfuel combustion, greenhouse gas production, alternative energy sources, energy conservation, orenergy policy?It is our contention

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

interdisciplinary science: Exploring preferences and consequences. Research Policy, 36(1), 56-75.5. Geiger, R., and Sa, C. 2005. Beyond technology transfer: new state policies to harness university research for economic development, Minerva, 43(1), 1-21.6. Lattuca, L., Vogt, L., and Fath, K. 2004. Does interdisciplinarity promote learning? Theoretical support and researchable questions. Review of Higher Education, 28(1), 23-48.7. Borrego, M., and Newswander L. 2008. Characteristics of successful cross-disciplinary engineering education collaborations. Journal of Engineering Education, 97(2), 123-134.8. Qualters, D., Sheahan, T.C., Mason, E.J., Navick, D.S., and Dixon, M. 2008. Improving learning in first-year engineering courses through

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

(such as composites), modeling joints (forexample, welds), etc. As the technology advances both in terms of computational power andtheory, performing FEA has become routine in many industries that engineers withundergraduate education are able to validate and interpret the results of FEA with experimentaldata or with other models.A simple structural 1D bar or beam element consists of two end nodes with zero or one or moremid-nodes. Each such element in the linear analysis is treated as an axially-loaded member ortransversely-loaded beam (or a combination of these as a beam) for which stress and deflection Page 15.212.4equations are used. The

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 15.307.2 in their textbooks and by their predecessors, i.e., “tame problems”[1]. “Wicked problems” cannot be solved conventionally and it is not likely that conventional training will mitigate them. While it is clear that there is a need to grow the numbers of scientists and engineers required to take on the challenge of these types of problems [2], the idea of reforming the way in which they are trained has gained little traction. Recent advances in technology have enabled neurologists and cognitive scientists to map brain activity and describe ways in which people best learn and retain information. Scientists know that for learning to occur, neural pathways must be formed. New neural paths begin with existing