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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emad W. Jassim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27263An Integrated Four-year Hands-on Design Curriculum: A Case StudyDr. Emad W. Jassim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dr. Emad W. Jassim is an Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to this position he was the Director of Under- graduate Programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering (MechSE) where he also served as Chief Advisor, Senior Design Project Coordinator, and lecturer of thermal/fluid science courses. He received his BS, MS, and PhD from the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma; Noah C. Golly, University of Oklahoma; Blake Herren, University of Oklahoma; James Ian Macdonald, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26777Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education with an Integrated 3-D Print-ing ApproachJingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma PhD candidate at OUNoah C. Golly, University of Oklahoma undergraduate research assistant, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Okla- homaMr. Blake Herren, University of Oklahoma I am a first year Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at the University of Oklahoma. I graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering in May 2018 from OU. I currently work as a TA and RA in a new additive manufacturing lab lead by my advisor, Dr. Yingtao

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Funke, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

andcomputer science). While some schools are adding programs in mechatronics and robotics, this isnot always feasible. An alternative is to increase exposure to programming and electrical contentin traditionally mechanical engineering courses, such as through the incorporation ofmicroprocessors across the curriculum.This work investigates the incorporation of microprocessors (specifically Arduinos) into theMechanical Engineering curriculum. The goals of this effort are to increase students’ familiaritylevel with microprocessor capabilities, to increase exposure to mechatronic systems, to allow forhigher fidelity prototypes in class projects, and to provide an accessible and inexpensive way forstudents to explore applications of what they learn in

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johnathon Demetrio Garcia, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Alexander John Norway, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Victoria Joyous DuPriest, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

national labs and industry to maintain course projects with real world application. The products of the class and research projects are then tailored to hands on activities for k-12 STEM education outreach. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engineering Design Applications in the Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Authors: _____ New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyIntroductionAt the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT), mechanical engineering majorsare required to take an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course. In essence, this course istheir first impression of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Mechanical Engineering

will be describedfurther.BackgroundLaboratory time serves multiple functions in an engineering curriculum. Feisel and Rosa outline13 potential learning objectives that include instrumentation, models, and data analysis, but alsocreativity, ethics, and sensory awareness [1]. Educators across science and engineering areworking on shifting from cookbook laboratories to more authentic scientific experiences [2-4].Round and Lom describe a “continuum of autonomy, responsibility, and immersion” in labexperiences, with cookbook labs at the lowest level and apprenticeship in a research lab at thehighest level [5].The integration of lecture and laboratory experiences is effective for linking the theoretical andpractical and for increasing student

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Mechanical Engineering

organizations say about what mechanical engineers need toknow? NAE, CFAT, ABET, and ASME all stress an integration of technical skills but say verylittle about specific technical content. NCEES’s FE exam specifications might be the onlydocument from a national engineering organization that approaches a standard for technicalengineering curriculum content but these specifications are not a credible source on whatengineers have to know. Looking at the leanness of the ABET program criteria for ME, ASME’snon-participation in the NSPE BOK, and ASME’s statements in Vision 2030, one couldcharacterize ASME’s stance as being that almost no particular technical content matters verymuch but that it is essential for engineers to be able to solve problems and

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon S. Wu, California State University, Fullerton; Yong Seok Park, California State University, Fullerton

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

forquestions during class and asked to submit any MPs to an online forum for every lecture withany questions or confusing concepts that would be reviewed by the instructor and addressed atthe start of the following class. Asking students to write down what was least clear to them is a potentially powerful integrative exercise because it requires students to identify any misconceptions or difficulties they may be having with the material, opening a dialogue with the instructor and allowing students to a more profound learning outcome. Finally, for (7) engaging in experiential learning, the lecture materials offered heavy contextualization, such as emphasizing group work that related to real- world engineering problems. Implementation Surveys

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy; Aaron St. Leger, U.S. Military Academy; Christopher Michael Korpela, U. S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

research interests are in the flight dynamics of VTOL aircraft and UAVs and innovative teaching methods.Dr. Aaron St. Leger, U.S. Military Academy Aaron St. Leger is an Associate Professor and the Electrical Engineering Program Director at the United States Military Academy (USMA). He is also the Class of 1950 Chair of Advanced Technology. He received his BSEE, MSEE and PhD degrees at Drexel University. His research and teaching interests include alternative energy, electric power systems, modeling and controls. He has over 60 peer-review publications on these subjects. His recent work has focused on integrating alternative energy and demand response controllers to improve electric power systems for military forward

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ming Z. Huang, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanical Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Robots at Your Service: An Entrepreneurial and Socio-Technical ACL Course ModuleAbstractThe advancement of robotics technology in recent years, coupled with AI and big data, helpedushering in the era of service robotics, where robots are no longer used in factory automationonly but in close proximity and interaction with humans as assistants. The significant interests inhumanoid robots and driverless cars exemplify this development trend. While courses onrobotics have found their way into Mechanical Engineering curriculum, they are typicallyoffered as electives and tend to be technically centric, not much time being afforded to addressthe social and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University; Wuming Jing, Lawrence Technological University; Kingman E. Yee, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair of the First Year Engineering Experience committee, chair for the LTU KEEN Course Modification Team, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, supervisor of the LTU Thermo-Fluids Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and faculty advisor of the LTU SAE Aero Design Team. Dr. Gerhart conducts workshops on active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, entrepreneurial mindset education, creative problem solving, and innovation. He is an author of a fluid mechanics textbook.Dr. Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert Fletcher

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

Riemannian manifolds from Isfahan University (2008). This has provided her with a solid foundation in mathematics and has motivated her to apply her theoretical knowledge to real-world ap- plications such as healthcare. Throughout her academic career, she has accumulated nearly ten years of teaching experience in mathematics and statistics. She also regularly follows teaching and learning events at Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL) and NIH B.E.S.T. workshops as well as OTL Pedagogy Jour- nal Club and Pedagogy Teaching Workshop across multiple Universities. She also won the 2017 GEOC (Graduate Employees Organizing Committee) Teaching Award at Wayne State University. In 2018, she won Integrating Curriculum with

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shengyong Zhang, Purdue University Northwest

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Mechanical Engineering

Design Shengyong Zhang Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering College of Engineering and Sciences Purdue University NorthwestAbstract Finite element analysis (FEA) has wide applications in industries as a powerful tool forengineering modelling and simulation during the product development process. FEA has alsobeen adopted in the teaching of various mechanical engineering courses. Integrating FEA intothe machine design course provides students with a visual insight into the concepts covered inclass discussions, and an opportunity to learn the capabilities and limitations of FEA. This paper documents an effort to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

result, most groups worked with the first choice – a single degreeof freedom free vibration system. Many groups built their system using household items and variousinteresting forms were designed. The survey showed the project helped students grasp a betterunderstanding of real-life vibrations, which an engineer would have to put time into modeling variationsof said systems. One of the student projects was further developed as a demonstration of free and forcedvibration in the course. This paper presents the project students designed, the challenges they faced, andthe benefits they achieved from this project.I. Introduction and BackgroundEngineering is a practicable discipline, a hand-on profession where doing is the key [1]. Project

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward H. Currie, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

design of mechanisms was mechanical, but in the present mechatronicage, the design is multidisciplinary, i.e., mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic,and pneumatic. Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of physical systems, electronics,controls, and computers through the design process, and is the best practice for synthesis byengineers driven by the needs of industry and human beings. One of the most common mechanisms in the world is the slider crank. Its most commonapplication is the internal combustion engine, but it is also used in an automatic toothbrush. Amechatronic approach to the design and implementation of any mechanism has been developedand is applied in a case study to the slider crank. The approach

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24781Board 99: Learning through Discovery: Empowering Lower Division Under-graduates to Engage in Cross-Disciplinary ResearchDr. Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Nina Robson is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University at Fullerton.Dr. Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton Dr. Gautreau is a veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as the Director of the MS in Instructional Design and Technology Program at CSU Fullerton.Dr. Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, University of California, Merced; Ala Qattawi, University of Toledo; Sachin Goyal, University of California, Merced

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

. 2014) due to the flexibility afforded to individual studentsfor engaging with the curriculum. Various approaches are adopted to improve student participation, suchas integration of quizzes in the instructional lectures, use of discussion boards, and offering synchronousreview sessions. One of the aims of our study is to identify the elements of the online course with whichstudents more effectively engage.Safe Environment for Discussion: the establishment of a safe platform to share and discuss questions isessential to the success of online courses. Instructors can foster a safe environment by encouragingparticipation and creating pathways for students to discuss their challenges and questions throughout theirstudies. It is the instructor’s

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aminul Islam Khan, Washington State University; Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Olalekan Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering

joined to BUET in 2011 as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department. In 2015, he has become an Assistant Professor in the same department of BUET. In 2016, he has joined to School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering of WSU as a PhD student. From that time, he has been working as a Research Assistant. As a research assistant, he has been working to improve learn- ing/teaching methods in undergraduate engineering education along with his scientific research. He is currently working on drug delivery approach modeling for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Aminul Islam Khan is committed to excellence in teaching as well as research and always promotes a student-centered learning environment. He has a keen

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Jay Oswald, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Effectiveness, she worked as the Education Project Manager for the NSF-funded JTFD Engineering faculty development program, as a high school math and science teacher, and as an Assistant Principal and Instructional & Curriculum Coach.Lydia Ross, Arizona State University Lydia Ross is a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant at Arizona State University. Her re- search interests focus on higher education equity and access, particularly within STEM.Dr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2006 and her doctorate degree in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University; Samuel Molina, Rice University

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Mechanical Engineering

real-world problems are integrated and leveraged as a vehicle to tap into students’ priorknowledge that enhances scholarship aptitudes and elucidates the usefulness of engineeringprinciples in design applications. Such pedagogical technique has been extensively implementedfor professional training in medicine and related health professions, but given its educationalversatility, various engineering educators have embraced it as an alternative solution towardsalleviating instructional quandaries [1]. Despite its potential to positively impact student learningand transform the learning environment, its utilization is not frequent amongst most engineeringeducators. The literature reports only a small number of engineering programs such as

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; C. Cy Yavuzturk, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

essence, effect, and potential of new teachingenhancements in real-time can be a challenge. Of course there are many factors, some named andmost not, which can affect this kind of study or alter the results. Still, with that being wellknown, this work is developed in an attempt to help push forward potential ways to establishclear, tangible, and effective approaches for determining positive enhancements in the deliveryof curriculum in the classroom. For example, if there is to be developed, a method whichdemonstrates much more than incremental improvements to teaching and learning, andsupersedes all instructor-, environment-, and student-related variables, then an accompanyingeffective assessment method utilizing a Pre-requisite Exam with

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

. It is believed that such integration of DBR with 7E can augment the overallteaching outcomes [31]-[34]. However, such approach is yet to be available in the state-of-the-artliterature.Hence, the objective of this paper is to develop an application model of the 7E method for teachingthe mechatronics course at college level, implement the model in actual classroom setting, assessthe student outcomes and modify the 7E application in cyclic order following the DBR methodbased on the feedbacks of the outcomes, which is referred in this paper as the closed-loop 7Emodel. The following two research questions are addressed: (i) Whether it is feasible to design the instruction for the mechatronics course fitting within the framework of

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida

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Mechanical Engineering

students are very active asinformed through literature. Holden attempted to develop a simulation centered mechatronicscourse [12]. In [13], the authors defined multiple industry sectors’ workforce needs for educatedmechatronics technicians and the evolution of these programs from traditional technical programsin electronics, mechanical, electromechanical, automation and advanced manufacturingtechnology associate degrees to more integrated mechatronics programs. In [14], a modularcurriculum development project created by a four year university in the mechatronics engineeringtechnology field was described. In [15], the authors described the mechatronics curriculum of theiruniversity, the language-neutral teaching approach for mechatronics, and usage

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering

commercialFEA software for stress/strain simulations on components and assemblies.4. REFERENCES[1] Lee, R., Capece, V. R., and Baker, J., “Integration Of Finite Element Software In Undergraduate Engineering Courses,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-19, Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] Zecher, J., “Teaching Finite Element Analysis In An Met Program,” 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-29, Montreal, Canada.[3] Le, X., Moazed, A. R., and Duva, A. W., “The Design Projects for the Simulation-Based Design Course,” 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26-29, New Orleans, Louisiana.[4] Papadopoulos, J. M., Papadopoulos, C., and Prantil, V. C., "Philosophy of Integrating FEA Practice Throughout the

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan C. Morales P.E., Universidad del Turabo

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Mechanical Engineering

(formerly Universidad del Turabo)AbstractTypical design (sizing) projects in a Machine Design course tend to rely on abstractions of themachine; that is, situations in which the student must imagine the system, perhaps with the aid ofa 2D schematic, and conduct the sizing calculations in a completely theoretical and abstractfashion. This skill is certainly a requirement of an experienced machine designer; however,novices may be outmatched when exposed to this level of expertise at an early stage in theirdevelopment. This article suggests that the sizing projects should be based on existingmachinery that is available in the university, and that is accessible for inspection and explorationby students. The sizing results are then compared to the

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25046Enhancing Teaching Practices for Fluid Power Class with Interactive Learn-ing Exercises and its Impacts on Students’ PerformanceDr. Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Shehadi is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue Univer- sity. His academic experiences have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working with industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residen- tial and commercial buildings

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering

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