Conference Session

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

. This course covers single- and multi-degree of freedom systems, free and forcedvibrations, Fourier series, convolution integral, mass/stiffness matrices, and normal modes andalso includes a design project. The course is 4.0 units including 1.0 unit of design. The thirdcourse in the study is Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering. This course covers thetheory and application of the finite element method to practical design issues. The course is also4.0 units and includes 2.0 design units. All three courses in this study required weeklysubmission of homework. With the exception of the 2011 version of the Vibrations class, thesame instructor taught each class for the three year period of the study. The courses aresummarized in the table below

Conference Session

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

and I2C sensors are part of an ongoing project that willbe incorporated to the system in the near future and in other courses.IntroductionMany engineering programs have been and continue to redesign their first- and second-yearcurriculum with strong hands-on components and/or design experiences to motivate studentlearning and increase student engagement and comprehension of fundamental engineeringprinciples3-11. Literature shows that there is a broad agreement that a strong freshman studentengagement is important for diverse student attraction, retention, and motivation. Specifically,research points to the need of emphasizing the relevance of studies to the real word1 as one ofthe key reasons STEM students decide to drop-out or transfer out

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Mechanical Engineering

he led efforts in advancing both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department including the improvement of the senior capstone design project course sequence by providing students with real-world professional experience through the establishment of strong multidisciplinary and international collaborations. Dr. Shih’s research interests are in the areas of unsteady aerodynamics, separated flow control, aero-acoustics, and optical diagnostic techniques. In recent years, Dr. Shih is responsible for the establishment of the Aeropropulsion, Mechatronics and Energy (AME) Center to build a coalition of multidisciplinary researchers in these three fields. He currently serves as the Director of the AME Center

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Mechanical Engineering

developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and engineering in practice and research. Dr. Peuker’s educational research also focuses on increasing student retention and success in engineering through a student success focused introduction to engineering course. He is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. Page 23.1099.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Student Industry Cooperation for the Development of Thermal System Design Teaching Laboratory EquipmentIntroductionIn higher

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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

. The camera only records audio when the 30 fps settingis used. As discussed in the manual for the camera, for recording at 30 fps to 240 fps, the imagesize, in pixels, is 432x320. However, at 480 fps, the image size is reduced to 224x160 pixels,and at 1000 fps, it is reduced to 224x64 pixels.This paper illustrates use of the camera first in the mechanical vibrations course, then in the fluidmechanics course, followed by a discussion of initial attempts at assessment and a summary.Mechanical VibrationsMechanical vibrations at the University of Kentucky is a dual-level course includingundergraduate students taking the course as an elective and graduate students taking the coursefor graduate credit. It is taught via ITV (Interactive Television

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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

Outcomes Assessment Program. His current research explores innovations in the classroom and their diffusion.Dr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Page 23.1114.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Summer Faculty Immersion as a Strategy to DiffuseEngineering Education Innovations: First Year Results Juan C. Morales, Universidad del Turabo Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Page 23.1114.2Abstract This paper presents the first-year results of a five-year, externally-funded facultydevelopment program

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

leveraging the most from theseexperiences and to assist programs that might consider initiating or refining their ownparticipation in similar programs.Introduction For decades, the engineering community has wrestled with finding an appropriate balancebetween classical educational pedagogy and practical research and/or design experiences fordeveloping engineers at the undergraduate level. There is no single recipe for success that allprograms should follow, though much has been discussed on the topic and the idea of changeand reform is not a new one1-4. An example of a major reform activity is the timing of theintroduction of engineering design into a program’s curriculum. The literature is replete withgenerally successful examples, a subset of

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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