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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Steven Y. Liang, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6259Use of Process-oriented Approaches in Content-Intensive Courses: Some In-sight in Teaching / Learning of Machine DesignDr. Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghuram V. Pucha is a research faculty at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. Dr. Pucha teaches computer graph- ics and design courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. Dr. Pucha has three provisional U.S. patents and co

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Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6755Stress concentration factors due to typical geometric discontinuities for shaftdesign by numerical simulationDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Xiaobin Le, PhD, P.Eng, specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical De- sign, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone:617-989-4223, Email: LEX@WIT.EDUMr. Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Currently a Sophomore in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in

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Hands-on/Experiential Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #5823Quickly Building Students’ Confidence in their Fabrication AbilitiesDr. Daniela Faas, Harvard University Daniela Faas is currently the senior preceptor in design-based instruction at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University. She is also a research affiliate in the Department of Mechan- ical Engineering at MIT. Daniela received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University, and her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.Dr. Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Peter H. Meckl, Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6559Microcontrollers for Mechanical Engineers: From Assembly Language toController ImplementationMr. Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Noah Salzman is a graduate student in engineering education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in engineering from Swarthmore College, his M.Ed. in secondary science education from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He has worked as an engineer and has taught science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level. His research focuses on the intersection of pre-college and

Conference Session

Computing in the classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan R. Goyings, Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department at The United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point; Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

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

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca L. Sala, Baker College of Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #5950Infusing Mechatronics and Robotics Concepts in Engineering CurriculumDr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College of Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Technology at Baker College of Flint. In addition to her administrative role she continues to be involved with development of new engineering curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA serving in various capacities

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Computing in the classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; sina Shahbazmohamadi, University of Connecticut

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Mechanical Engineering

Slides. To investigatethe educators’ and students’ experience in using this technology, particular questionnaires havebeen prepared for each group. The study was done in both undergraduate and graduate classes ofmechanical engineering courses of two academic institutions. Statistical analyses have beenperformed and results have been reported. Finally we propose an optimized method ofinteraction between the instructors and students based on the available information in theliterature and the results of our survey.Different methods of teaching using tablet a. Prepared Notes (Handwritten and/or PowerPoint)One common approach that instructors tend to adopt when using tablet as a medium forinteraction with students is editing a PowerPoint

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Hands-on/Experiential Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David J. Dimas, The University of California, Irvine; Faryar Jabbari, University of California, Irvine; Jia Frydenberg, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering

: A Public Research University PerspectiveAbstractThis paper describes an experiment at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)that uses a combination of technology and pedagogical approaches to improvelearning outcomes for engineering students while reducing course delivery costs.Like most public research universities, UCI faces the challenge of improvinglearning outcomes in the face of declining State and Federal funding. Thischallenge has many elements; 1) As class sizes increase, student participation ishindered and class enrollments often exceed classroom capacities; 2) A lack ofimmediate feedback on student learning hinders timely interventions that wouldotherwise help students succeed; 3) Operation of classes is burdened

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Eric Judd EIT, University of Central Oklahoma; Brock Philip Ring; Andrew Wayne Henderson, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M Armstrong

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7815Implementing a Flipped Classroom in ThermodynamicsDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Professor Lemley teaches thermo-fluid engineering and works with undergraduates to perform fluid dy- namics research mostly focused on small scale flow problems. He currently is an Assistant Dean of Math- ematics and Science and a Professor of Engineering and Physics at the University of Central Oklahoma; his home institution of almost fifteen years. Previously, Professor Lemley worked as a mechanical engi- neer in the power industry. His Bachelor’s degree is in physics from Hendrix College and his M.S.M.E

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Thermodynamics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8096Understanding the Continued Poor Performance in Thermodynamics as aFirst Step toward an Instructional StrategyProf. Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy systems. His ongoing research interests include advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices with focus on metal foam as the cooling core, service learning and other engineering education pedagogies. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical

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Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Baker, University of Kentucky; Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky

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Mechanical Engineering

is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Capece received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1980, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 1982, and Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1987. Page 23.1289.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of an Affordable High Speed Video Camera for Visualization in Mechanical Engineering CoursesAbstractMethods for providing visualization of various phenomena in engineering courses can bebeneficial to student learning. Animations created using

Conference Session

Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John G. Cherng P.E., University of Michigan-Dearborn; Ben Q. Li, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Narasimhamurthi Natarajan, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Mechanical Engineering

implement thistechnology in their future career.IntroductionSince Yasakawa Electric Co. released its trademark on the term “mechatronics” in 1982, thetechnology of mechatronics has evolved significantly into various technologies; this originallyanonymous word has become a pervasive word in both education and industry. The growth ofmechatronic applications has increased exponentially in the past two decades, especially after thetechnology of microprocessors/microcontrollers were embedded into system designs. Forexample, there are more than twenty microprocessors used in various components of a standardautomobile.More than a decade ago, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University ofMichigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan received

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen R. Turns, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Peggy Noel Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M Firetto, The Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

State’s College of Education. She teaches courses on learning and problem solving. Her research areas include the study of how students learn and the design of educational interventions to support that learning.Dr. Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University ParkMs. Carla M Firetto, The Pennsylvania State University Carla Firetto is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Psychology at Penn State. She is interested in applying principles of educational research to develop interventions that facilitate undergraduate students’ learn- ing, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. She can be contacted at cmf270@psu.edu

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Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Langhoff, San Francisco State University; Sergey Dusheyko, San Francisco State University; McKenzie Suzanne Campagna, San Francisco State University; Ozkan Celik, San Francisco State University

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Mechanical Engineering

, and sound synthesis and electronics for musical applications.Mr. Sergey Dusheyko, San Francisco State University I received my BS in mechanical engineering from San Francisco State University in the Summer of 2013. During my time there I worked on two projects as a member of the Biomechatronics Research Laboratory. On these projects I was responsible, in part, for mechanical design and three dimensional model rendering. Since graduating I have worked as a mechanical engineer for a hydrogeological technology start up.McKenzie Suzanne Campagna, San Francisco State UniversityDr. Ozkan Celik, San Francisco State University Ozkan Celik joined San Francisco State University (SFSU) in August 2011 as an Assistant Professor of

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6498Implementation of Active Cooperative Learning and Problem-based Learn-ing in an Undergraduate Control Systems CourseDr. Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. Dr. Sanjay Jayaram is an associate professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department of Saint Louis University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Central Florida in 2004. He teaches control systems/mechatronics, space systems engineering and astronautics related courses as well as engineering sciences courses. He has published several peer reviewed journal and conference papers in

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Computing in the classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. K. Hodge, Mississippi State University; Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University

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Mechanical Engineering

International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition,Anaheim, CA, Paper 98-WA/DE-9, Nov.[3] Hodge, B. K., and Luck, R., 2009, “Using Computational Root Solvers: A New Paradigm forProblem Solution,” ASEE Journal of Computers in Education, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, pp. 81-92.[4] Marcovitz, A. B., 1977, “PRISM: An Educational Aide to Symbolic Differentiation andSimplification of Algebraic Expressions,” ASEE COED Transactions, Vol. IX, No. 2.[5] Hodge, B. K., 1992, "Using Symbolic Manipulation Languages to Enhance InstructionalMaterial," International J. Eng. Ed., Vol. 8, No. 2, 1992, pp. 154-160.[6] Nygren, K., 2005, “New Technology and the Need to Change the Focus in EngineeringEducation,” 34th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session T1E

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Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7171Inverting (Flipping) Classrooms – Advantages and ChallengesDr. Gregory Mason, Seattle University Dr. Greg Mason is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle Uni- versity. His interests include control systems, data acquisition, and the use of technology to support the non-traditional classroom.Prof. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Teodora Rutar Shuman is an Associate Professor and Chair at Seattle University, Department of Me- chanical Engineering. She received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in

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Thermal Sciences

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Georg Pingen, Union University

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Courses. Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Congress. 4. Fink, L. D. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass, 2003. 5. Gross, S. P, D.W. Dinehart, J.R. Yost, and A. Radlinska. Overarching Problems in Sophomore Mechanics Courses. Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Congress. AC 2011-691. 6. Kachka, P. Understanding the Flipped Classroom. Faculty Focus, Oct. 23/24, 2012.  http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/understanding-the-flipped- classroom-part-1/ Retrieved 1/7/2013. 7. CamStudio. http://www.camstudio.org Retrieved 1/7/2013. 8. Olson, B. W. A Practical Application of Team Based Learning to Undergraduate

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland; Christopher H. Morrell, Loyola University Maryland

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Mechanical Engineering

., “Efficient Statics Lecture Through the Use of Worksheets,” in Proceeding of the Fall 2010 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 15-16, 2010.9. Nasseri, S, and Jonaidi, M., “Efficient Teaching Methods in Engineering Mechanics Courses,” International Journal of Polytechnic Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2011.10. Daniels, L., “Introducing technology in the classroom: PowerPoint as a first step,” Journal of Computing in Higher Education Vol. 10, No. 2, pp 42-56, 1999.11. Bartsch, R., Cobern, K.,., “Effectiveness of PowerPoint Presentations in Lectures,” Computers & Education, Vol. 41, pp. 77-86, 2003.12. DeAntinio, M., Sandoval, L., and Arceo, R., “Work in Progress: A Quantitative Study of the Effectiveness of

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Hands-on/Experiential Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J Benson P.E., United States Military Academy; Hans J Thomas, United States Military Academy; Shad A Reed, United States Air Force Academy; Bruce Floersheim, U.S. Military Academy; Steven J. Condly, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering schools areformed to handle the administrative/support requirements, such as in Floersheim et. al.16. Thismay be especially true as the projects mature into interdisciplinary efforts with diversesponsors/clients, funding streams and student/faculty participation across departments/colleges. The general idea of undergraduate research is more hotly debated than that of capstone orsenior design projects17-21, but it appears to be gaining in support across a broad contingent ofuniversities. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed the first institution-wideundergraduate research program in 1969, with many other institutions following suit in thesubsequent decades3, 22. Assessments, such as the one done at the University of

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Lee Finley; Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

working on hands-on projects built from conception to execution. The main issue he addresses in his current research is developing ways to demonstrate mechanical behavior of structures and to measure the mechanical properties of materials to students in a way that is easy to understand.Prof. Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine Dr. Ghorashi is a member of the ASME and the ASEE. He is a licensed professional engineer in Maine and the author or co-author of more than 50 journal or conference papers. In 1995, after receiving his first Ph.D. on dynamics of structures under moving loads, he joined the Mechanical Engineering Department of Sharif University of Technology. In 2004, Dr. Ghorashi moved to Canada

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6970Summer Faculty Immersion as a Strategy to Diffuse Engineering EducationInnovations: First Year ResultsDr. Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo Dr. Juan C. Morales is professor and department head of Mechanical Engineering at Universidad del Turabo. He also served as the ABET Coordinator of the School of Engineering until 2011 for the purpose of achieving the initial EAC accreditation of all the engineering programs at Universidad del Turabo. As ABET Coordinator, Dr. Morales had the privilege of working closely with the entire engineering faculty in the process of establishing a systemic and sustainable