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Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

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John Michael Cotter, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, University of South Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

students either preferred in-class active learning or were not sure for theSpring2020 semester. The percentage of students preferring online instruction increased for theSummer 2020 and Fall2020 semesters. As an example, just slightly over 50 percent of thestudents preferred in-class instruction as of the Fall2020 semester.Keywords: Active learning, In-class exercises, Fluid mechanics, Online learning exercises,1. IntroductionFluid mechanics is a core course for many, if not all, mechanical, civil, and environmentalengineering undergraduate curriculums throughout the world. However, previous studiesindicated that the students typically view the undergraduate Fluid Mechanics course(s) aschallenging, resulting in low student performance

Conference Session

Computation Related

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Joan Kathryn Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

structure between the two departments yieldsinteresting observations and areas for potential leveraging of advancements within the twodisciplines.Introduction “Education is the most powerful path to sustainability. Economic and technological solutions, political regulations or financial incentives are not enough. We need a fundamental change in the way we think and act.” Irina Bokova, Director - General of UNESCO [1]Sustainability awareness and action are of growing importance for the care and protection ofpeople, societies and cultures; profit, economic feasibility and responsibility; and for theenvironment and life preservation. Engineers have profound impacts on sustainability and itsdevelopment or lack thereof. And thus, it is

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

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Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

wasadministered to help improve this learning modality, and a second survey near the end looked toquantify any said benefits of improved student outcomes. Student feedback and their measuredperformances on each technical writing assignment is presented herein.I. IntroductionAs the Covid-19 pandemic abruptly ended in-person classes, the transition to teaching fullyonline offered both new possibilities and challenges. On one hand, interactive software such asZoom allowed for unique and dynamic lectures which could be recorded and later reviewed bystudents. On the other hand, engaging collaborative projects such as designing and fabricating anelectric ceiling hoist [1] are no longer possible. At Chico State, Mechanical Engineering Design,or MECH 340, is a

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

the cap on total credits. Due to the limited time for covering GD&T, weproposed an approach for teaching GD&T fundamentals in an existing course, in which we willfocus on dimension tolerances and types of fits. Because of the complexity of geometrictolerance, we will only explain basic definitions of geometric tolerances and then explainGD&T’s Rule 1, which describes the relationship between dimension tolerances and geometrictolerancing. We chose the course MECH3000-Design of Machine Elements to implement thisapproach because students can directly utilize GD&T fundamentals in their design projects. Theobjectives or the key topics of teaching the GD&T fundamentals in this approach are:• Have a basic understanding of the

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

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John A. Mirth, St. Cloud State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Development and Use of Moderated Engineering Teaming Exercises (METE)IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to define a framework to allow an instructor to effectively teachteaming practices that are consistent with the ABET requirements for teaming. The teamingpractices are developed through the implementation of Mechanical Engineering TeamingExercises (METE) in upper division engineering classes.ABET-EAC accreditation requirements [1] include the following as the fifth of their sevenstudent outcomes:[Students will demonstrate] an ability to function effectively on a team whose members togetherprovide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

the region of fluid near a surface where a velocity gradient naturallyexists due to the viscosity of the fluid [4]. Due to no-slip boundary condition, the velocity of thefluid that is adjacent to the surface of the body is zero. The velocity of the fluid eventuallyreaches the free stream velocity as the vertical distance increases (Fig. 1). The vertical distancefrom the surface to the point where the local velocity is 99% of the free stream velocity isdefined as the boundary layer thickness [4]. Figure 1: Boundary layer thickness illustrationFor the flow over an airfoil, due to its curvature, the incoming fluid will reach a maximumvelocity, and up until this point it witnesses a favorable pressure gradient (high to

Conference Session

Capstone Design

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Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Julia Noginova, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering

(Lappalainen, 2009). To improve teaching and learning of professionalskills in engineering students, several methods have been investigated, including 1) collaborativelearning, 2) interprofessional learning, and 3) service learning. Collaborative learning has beenimplemented to increase learning of concepts as well as higher order thinking (Menske and Chi,2019). Interprofessional learning experiences, which involve students in more than onediscipline, can expose students to communication with a range of audiences, however there arelogistical challenges within interprofessional learning and students may not value theprofessional skills as deeply as the technical skills (Carrico et al., 2020). Finally, service both inthe classroom and at the

Conference Session

Computation Related

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

following concentrations? Check any that apply.” (Followed by checkboxes and a full list of all concentrations offered for all majors.)  “Think back to when you were choosing which college to attend. Did a concentration offered at ONU make a difference in enrolling here? (Whether or not you are now pursuing one.) o Definitely yes o Somewhat o A small difference o Not at all  “Is there a concentration not currently offered that you would like to see?” (text box)ResultsOverall, 46% of engineering college students responding to the survey report that they arepursuing an academic concentration. Figure 1 shows the breakdown of these students by major

Conference Session

How We Tackled the Pandemic

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Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania; Alison R. Kennicutt, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

the start of the pandemic [1], each specific institution will experience certainstressors in unique ways based on the demographics of the student body. We wanted tounderstand how our students were responding to the added stress of suddenly and drasticallychanging their learning environment and the ways that affected their learning – especially inrelation to mental health.The college mental health crisis has been ongoing in America since the mid-1990s [2]. In 2010,45.6% of students reported feeling hopeless and 30.7% of students reported depressioninterfering with their daily lives. Mental health disorders have been linked to decreased academicperformance, increased risk of drop-out, and decreased functioning after graduation – which arenow

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

today’s global economy, engineering graduates need to be prepared to possess both a strongtechnical skill set and an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) to drive innovations. According toKriewall and Mekemson [1], “an entrepreneurial minded engineer (i.e., an engineer instilled withthe entrepreneurial mindset) places product benefits before design features and leveragestechnology to fill unmet customer needs”. So, an engineer that is entrepreneurially minded canfocus on unmet customer needs and consider the benefits and impact of their designs in additionto their technical details. Many engineering programs and educators have now recognized theimportance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset and many efforts have been made to improveprograms and

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Brian J. Kirby, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

finding,demonstrating, or building fluid mechanical systems in everyday life. We employ two differentinstruments to track students’ experiences in this course. First, we compare students'performance in a fluid mechanics concept inventory assessment that they take at the end of eachsemester. In addition, we also adopt a set of items from the Motivated Strategies for LearningQuestionnaire (MSLQ) to measure the impacts of these changes on students' motivations andattitudes. We reflect on the implications of this transition process and provide an outline of thefuture developments of this work.1. Introduction Teaching and learning in online or hybrid settings play an ever increasing role in science,technology, engineering and mathematics

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

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James Canino, Trine University; Jon Koch, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

motivation and self-assessed learning are discussed.Introduction The importance of hands-on experiences in engineering education has been recognized fordecades [1], yet creating and running an effective hands-on experience, especially in the thermalsciences, is challenging. Several design-build-test projects involving heat exchangers as part of amechanical engineering curriculum have been made [2-5]. Sherwin and Mavromihales reporteda project for students who built cross-flow air-water heat exchangers out of metals tubes that wascarried out for several years [2]. Forsberg presented a capstone design and construction projectinvolving a water-water heat exchanger demonstrator with three modules for double-pipe, cross-flow, and shell and tube

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

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Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC

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Mechanical Engineering

performance and scores when visual cuing was incorporated [1] [2], [3],[4], [5]. Marquez and Garcia reported that the physical understanding of fundamental concepts inEngineering Mechanics were strengthened by the integration of visual tools during lecturesessions, and aided their understanding of real-world applications [17].With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the routinized and normalization of the educationalprocess was thrown into a tailspin that forced both educators and students to adapt to a profoundlydifferent learning environment. This new, complex environment presented educators bothchallenges and opportunities to reimagine, reassess, and reorganize course structure, contentdelivery, and assessments in a complete virtual setting

Conference Session

Learn About Assessment

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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William W. Tsai, California State University Maritime Academy; Amber Janssen, California State University Maritime Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

report in 2019.The processes presented may help engineering programs attempting to address improvement inthis ABET student outcome and motivate interest in increased collaboration with theirengineering library to strengthen instruction in information literacy.IntroductionThe ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) transitioned to a new set of studentoutcomes defined in Criterion 3 in the 2019-2020 academic year, culminating a decade ofreview, assessment, and constituent consultation [1], [2]. However, the new outcomes did notrepresent a full departure from the former outcomes. ABET provided a mapping between the oldand new student outcomes in its accreditation updates [3]. Student Outcome 7 (an ability toacquire and apply new knowledge

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

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Alan Jones, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Q Longitudinal Study of a Project-Based Learning Methods Replacement for Lecture Based Courses Introduction Incorporating project-based learning into first year experiences for engineering studentshas been shown to improve student motivation and success [1], [2]. Using hands-on projects [3],interdisciplinary projects [4], or implementing project-based learning approaches in courses [5]during the first-year of an engineering curriculum also improves student retention [6]–[8].Project-based learning enhances student learning, improves student self-efficacy [9] and betterprepares students for workplace challenges [10]. However

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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Ma Muktadir, North Carolina A&T State University; Sun Yi, North Carolina A&T State University

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Mechanical Engineering

-layer or point by point gradually, providing increased freedom ofdesigning the model of the complex structure, rapid customization, lower production waste, rapidprototyping, and the use of materials for printing which includes metal alloys, composite ofpolymers, concrete, and ceramics. Due to the widening of the horizon of the uses of 3D printing,machine learning (ML)-based technologies have been used to improve 3D printing processes. 3Dprinting technologies have been widely applied in many fields, including aerospace, medicine,industry, and beautification. Also, additive manufacturing has been used in biologicaltechnologies, known as 3D bioprinting, which will be widely used for medical or daily purposes[1],[2].In-situ defect detection is

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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Pavan Karra, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Mechanical Engineering

, homework has been splitinto two components, the first (Category 1) dealing with the first three levels of Bloom’staxonomy, and the second (Category 2) dealing with the upper three levels. Category 1homework has been administered electronically and as Mastery-based, while Category 2remained traditional. A concept inventory developed is used to assess Category 1 leveloutcomes. Results are compared between Fall 2019 and 2020. Results indicate statisticallyinsignificant differences due to small class size, but educationally significant results. An anomalyin incoming student quality, as measured by performance in pre-requisite course, complicatedanalysis. Further work will be conducted to study long-term effects of such implementation.Introduction

Conference Session

Computation Related

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Priya T. Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Christopher Williams, Georgia Southern University; David Calamas, Georgia Southern University; Junghun Choi, Georgia Southern University

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Mechanical Engineering

Southern University Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Southern University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work-in-Progress: MATLAB Marina: The Primary Resource for MATLAB in a Freshmen Computing Applications for Mechanical Engineering CourseIntroductionCurrent research on the effectiveness of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) for teachingprogramming shows positive results, including the reinforcement of concepts from lectures,exposure to practical applications and problems, and the ability to meet diverse pedagogicalneeds [1]-[6]. VLEs are used as supplements in courses or in the engineering

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts andengage creatively in the subject matter" (Talbert, 2017, Flip Learning, 2019).The above definition of flipped learning has been quoted mainly to clear up any misconceptionsabout the modality of flipped learning. At the same webpage (Flip Learning, 2019), the fourpillars (Figures 1-4) of flipped learning are enumerated – flexible environment, learning culture,intentional content, and professional educator. If interested in the flipped classroom, theframework is given so that the reader would keep these pillars central to the course. But they arealso cautioned not to be extreme in the adoption of these tenets. For example, with the authorhaving taught the Numerical Methods course

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E.S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (CoE); Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

Michigan and the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronau- tics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in 2008. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Open-Ended Modeling Group Projects in Introductory Statics and Dynamics CoursesTraditionally, the types of problems that students see in their introductory statics and dynamicscourses are well-structured textbook problems with a single solution [1]. These types ofquestions are often seen by students as being

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Liang Zhu, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland Baltimore County; L.D. Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

was one of theinstitutions awarded the NSF S-STEM grant. Our program uses effective strategies suggested inprevious studies to address students’ psychosocial needs to enhance retention and graduation inengineering. The targeted psychosocial variables include self-efficacy and outcome expectations,engineering identity, sense of belonging, and academic integration. Addressing these variables iscritical for developing effective STEM education programs. Many previous studies demonstrated benefits of intensive mentoring with at-risk students[1-3]. Mentoring is an essential catalyst for fostering academic success and is especiallyimportant for women and students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.Research experience is

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

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John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin - Madison; David J Gagnon, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Mechanical Engineering

-vapor, and c) the first-law balance betweenheat, work and stored energy within closed and open systems. Instructors are faced with thepedagogical challenge of providing this wealth of information in a manner that is not only clear,but also in a form that will stick in the students’ mind. As suggested by McCarthy [1] an activelearning approach such as that afforded by simulations, especially when utilized early in thesemester provides a successful method of meeting this challenge.The property relationships, thermodynamic regions, and first-law energy balance arefoundational for all the subsequent topics in the introductory as well as advanced levels ofthermodynamics. Thus, a clear understanding of their features is both crucial and enabling

Conference Session

Design Related

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

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Mechanical Engineering

strategies that enhance students’cognitive and emotional engagement in their learning during online-only and face-to-faceinstruction.IntroductionUndergraduate students today are experiencing significant challenges as they are forced to adjustto online learning. The competitive, autonomous nature of contemporary engineering educationfurther challenges them to take responsibility for their learning to succeed. Learning to becomean engineer has always been rigorous, but the added stress of learning online has increased theneed for students to develop self-regulation skills that enable them to understand and managevarious facets of their learning such as motivation, organization, and time management [1], [2].Development of self-regulation skills

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sean Michael Quallen, University of Idaho; John Crepeau P.E., University of Idaho; Barry Willis, University of Idaho; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho; JJ Petersen, University of Idaho

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

, use digital media toadvance their academic careers and have been exposed to this technology for all of their lives.This Generation Z cohort, students roughly between the ages of 17-22 have particular learningstyles and it is important as engineering educators to modify our teaching methods to best meettheir needs. Kalkhurst [1] writes that GenZ students are disrupting many ingrained practices ineducation and that colleges and universities are forced to adapt at a rapid pace or becomeirrelevant. GenZ students are accomplished self-learners, can process information at a fast paceand it is important to be brief and visual to capture and hold their attention [2].Seemiller and Grace [3] highlight an important characteristic of GenZ learners: a

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

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Edward James Diehl P.E., University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

components that students must understand.3D printed learning aids have become increasingly common in a wide variety of disciplines andcourses throughout academia. A comprehensive literature review of the use of 3D printers ineducation is [1] which includes a section on literature that describes “using 3D printing toproduce artefacts that aid learning.” Numerous fields such as anatomy, chemistry, dentistry, andphysics have substantial literature describing the benefits of using 3D printed models to promotelearning. A repeated theme in these papers seems to be how much better a physical objectstudents can hold is than a 3D graphic representation. The use of 3D printed models in anatomycourses in particular have been written about.Reference [2

Conference Session

Learn About Assessment

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

three-credit course to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)program called “Measurement Systems” in Fall 2018. This course was created to address afaculty-identified curriculum weakness related to student understanding and application ofinstrumentation. It was also intended to improve student preparation for dynamic systems andcontrols. Measurement and instrumentation courses are often included in engineering curriculaeither as a stand-alone course [1, 2] or in conjunction with other topics in the curriculum [3, 4].This course was developed as a stand-alone course to supplement existing lab courses onmechanics, thermal sciences, and mechatronics.Concurrently with the development of the new Measurement Systems course, the LTU

Conference Session

How We Tackled the Pandemic

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Carl W. Luchies, The University of Kansas; Molly McVey, The University of Kansas

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Mechanical Engineering

course [1]. During my “check-in”surveys after the emergency move to online teaching due to COVID-19, my students reported alack of student-to-student interactions. This paper examines methods explored and utilized toimprove student-to-student interactions, specifically in the context of the Team-Based Learning(TBL) pedagogy.BackgroundThis paper will describe the transition from in-person to fully online instruction for twoundergraduate mechanical engineering courses, (1) Statics and Introduction to Mechanics ofMaterials and (2) Dynamics. The courses had enrollments of 56 and 36 students, respectively,and both courses were taught in an active learning classroom by the primary instructor withsupport from a graduate teaching assistant and

Conference Session

Design Related

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sophia V. Yates, Smith College; Christopher H. Conley, Smith College; Aaron J. Rubin, Smith College

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Mechanical Engineering

constantly incorporating new technologies in their work. While this may seemobvious given that engineers are responsible for the creation of a significant portion of thetechnologies used in the world, the practicing professional engineering community is sometimesconservative in their embrace of new technologies. This was the case with finite element analysis[1], [2], but with vastly improved user interfaces and local availability of significant computingpower the use of high-fidelity numerical simulations is seeing significant growth both in practiceand in the classroom.In Froyd, Wankat and Smith’s paper “Five Major Shifts in 100 Years of Engineering Education”[3] they include “Simulations” as part of the “Fifth Major Shift” and note that

Conference Session

Learn About Assessment

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

depends strongly on theparticular design project selected.Capstone projects are an important component in the engineering curriculum that combinevarious aspects of students’ learning into an integrated team project to address real-world,complex problems. Capstone projects frequently involve multiple elements including design,simulation, fabrication, validation, and cost analysis. This complexity requires system thinkingand can easily become interdisciplinary [1, 2]. Due to reporting requirements, interaction withcustomers and sponsors, and collaboration among different team members, these projects alsoprovide an excellent opportunity for practicing and improving written and oral communicationskills [3]. Capstone projects are considered an

Conference Session

Capstone Design

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Brian J. Novoselich, United States Military Academy; James E. Bluman, United States Military Academy; Rebecca Zifchock, United States Military Academy; Matthew Dabkowski, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Intro to ME course provided anegative impact on the capstone design program. Faculty indicated a need to further integrateelements of the design process across the curriculum. The results provide ME faculty insightsinto how implementation of an Intro to ME course may affect the capstone design process attheir own institutions.IntroductionDesign is an essential element of engineering practice [1]. Early design experiences forundergraduate engineering students in the United States has been an increasing trend since thelate 1980’s, motivated by a recognition that undergraduate engineering students often began theirexposure to this fundamental concept late in their engineering studies [2]. This exposure todesign processes typically happened in a