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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aric Martin Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma; Andrew Meier, University of Central Oklahoma ; Grant M. Armstrong; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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setup and boundary conditions. This greatly cuts down on the time requiredto troubleshoot an experimental apparatus and allows for a more efficient use of time. Since the design project is a continuation of all the past years of research, the saved timeallows for things such as automation and novel techniques to aid in the conducting of the currentresearch. Additionally, side research areas and problems can be developed that, at this point,should be entirely original and worthy of a graduate thesis. To this end, the senior level projectshould far exceed expectations and be at a leading level. Additionally, as there has beenextensive practice on technical writings through the writing of grants and publishable results, thetechnical reports

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Youssef, San Diego State University; Enrique A. Ainsworth, University of California - Los Angeles; Casey Ann Shapiro, UCLA Center for Educational Assessment; Hannah Whang Sayson, UCLA Center for Educational Assessment; Marc Levis-Fitzgerald, University of California - Los Angeles

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community proved important [25]. In short, the impact ofundergraduate research experience is tremendous on undergraduate students, graduate mentors,and faculty members. In all, evidence-based practices from previous successful programs and publishedresearch indicate the importance of integration of undergraduates, specially underrepresented andunderserved minority groups, in research to combat challenges to matriculation, retention,graduation, and enrollment in graduate school.ApproachTANMS Engineering Research Center developed a paid eight week research experience forURM and non-URM undergraduate students, suitable for implementation during the academicyear (semester or quarter systems) as well as during the summer months. The eight

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware

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fourundergraduate years that students typically use the space.2.3.3 Research and OutreachMany undergraduate and graduate research assistants utilize the Design Studio to support theirwork. We have a strong summer undergraduate research program and summer engineeringinternship program for high school students, and many of these students call the Design Studiohome. The Design Studio is also home to past, present, and pending NSF-funded ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs,and allows the department to easily host first year graduate students before their alignment with alab and advisor.2.4 Intellectual PropertyAccording to the University of Delaware Policies and Procedures Manual [5]: “It is

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Paul’s research interests are studying the impact of technology in engineering education and computer modeling of atmospheric systems.Dr. Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Hands-on, First Year Mechanical Engineering Course1 Background Cal Poly Pomona is one of the only seven polytechnic universities in the nation and its Collegeof Engineering graduates 1 of every 14 engineers in the state of California. Our engineeringgraduates are well-respected and employed by both large corporations and small businesses inCalifornia and around the country. There is a greater need today to

Conference Session

Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca L Norris, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; M. Cengiz Altan, University of Oklahoma; J. D. Baldwin, University of Oklahoma; Wilson E Merchán-Merchán, University of Oklahoma

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havingexcellent communication and empathy skills. However, because these Board members are allexecutives at prominent engineering firms that employ many of our graduates, it also signaled toour students that the information covered in our training sessions really is of importance to theirfuture employers. For the full explanation of training activities and supporting research, see ourrelated paper, Cognitive Empathy – Making a Better Designer and More Inclusive MechanicalEngineering [7].We have requested a modest increase to the course fees for the courses in which our training istaking place so that we do not have depend on outside funds to continue to hold the training eachyear and to institutionalize the program. We also plan to revise the catalog

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University

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, model-based design with a balance between theory and industry best practices. He collaborated extensively with the Xerox Mechanical Engineering Sciences Laboratory (MESL), an offshoot of Xerox PARC, during this time. At Rensselaer, he graduated 37 M.S. students and 20 Ph.D. students, and authored over 30 refereed journal articles and over 50 refereed conference papers. In 2006 at RPI, he received the two highest awards conferred for teaching: the RPI School of Engineering Education Excellence Award and the RPI Trustees’ Outstanding Teacher Award. Over the past 20 years, he has conducted hands-on, integrated, customized, mechatronics workshops for practicing engineers nationally and internationally, e.g., at Xerox

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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Youssef, San Diego State University; Vladimir Arutyunov, California State University Northridge

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structural boundary conditions. This systemsapproach was adopted by graduating mechanical engineering senior design students who electedto compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero Design Competition, duringwhich they developed a system level diagram for their system. They initially developed a layoutof the RC aircraft system, then continuously updated the system level diagram throughout thedesign and the realization processes. The system level diagram was proven to be instrumentalduring the synthesis, tradeoff, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing phases of the project.The system diagram was also used for management, supply chain, and quality assurance aspectsof the project. Overall, students reported substantial gain in

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Maria J. Gerschutz, Trine University; David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University; Nimit Patel, National Science Foundation; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig Zywicki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, leading efforts in research and assisting product devel- opment and testing. As part of her term at WillowWood, she was a two time recipient of the prestigious Thranhardt Award for Prosthetic Research Dr. Gerschutz passion for teaching has drawn her away from industry towards the academic setting, but has left her enthusiasm for bettering the lives of others. She is currently the Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Trine University. Her focus areas of teaching include introduction to biomedical engineering, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation and dynamics.David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University David Evenhouse is a Graduate Student and Research Assistant in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. He

Conference Session

Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Maughan, University of Idaho Department of Mechanical Engineering; Joel C. Perry, University of Idaho

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in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2002 and 2006. During graduate and post-doctoral work at the University of Washington, Dr. Perry was involved in the development of a 7 degree-of-freedom (dof) arm exoskeleton, a 5-dof high precision po- sitioning robot, a 5-dof surgical simulator, a novel 2-dof surgical grasper, and a 1-dof powered prosthesis for early-stance gait improvements in trans-tibial amputees. Following post-doctoral work at the Univer- sity of Washington Biorobotics Lab, he spent 6 years in the Department of Rehabilitation Technologies at Tecnalia Research & Innovation in San Sebastian, Spain, where he managed R&D activities for the development of low-cost

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Assessment

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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communicate effectively h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j) a knowledge of contemporary issues k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. l) an ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes, and to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.Student outcomes a

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aneet Dharmavaram Narendranath, Michigan Technological University; Prathamesh Prashant Deshpande, Michigan Technological University; Madhu Kolati, Michigan Technological University; Datta Sandesh Manjunath, Michigan Technological University

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joining Michigan Tech, he worked as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc.Mr. Datta Sandesh Manjunath, Michigan Technological University Mr. Datta Sandesh Manjunath, is currently pursuing his Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He has graduated from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India with a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently doing his report, on Impact analysis of a pick up truck having a non-cylindrical, non-conformable CNG Tank using Finite Element Modelling. His academic and research interests are in the areas of Solid Mechanics, Composite Materials and Finite Element Methods. He also works as a Student Coach in the Engineering Learning Center. After graduation