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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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Elizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University ; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Paper ID #28996Effects Of Note Formatting On Student Learning – Implications ForAccessibility And Diverse MindsElizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University Liz Pollack is a PhD student at Michigan State University studying Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests include mechanical engineering design, and design science.Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University Geoffrey Recktenwald is a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Michigan State University where he teaches courses in mechanics and mathematical methods. He works on several instructional initiatives

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Potpourri

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Heather E. Dillon, University of Portland; Jeffrey Matthew Welch, University of Portland; Nicole Ralston, University of Portland; Rebecca D. Levison, University of Portland

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. Fore, “A Systematic Literature Review of US Engineering Ethics Interventions,” Sci. Eng. Ethics, pp. 1–33, Apr. 2017, doi: 10.1007/s11948-017-9910-6.[2] M. C. Gentile, Giving Voice to Values: How to Speak Your Mind When You Know What?s Right. Yale University Press, 2010.[3] ABET, “ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” 2018.[4] KEEN, “KEEN - The Framework.” [Online]. Available: https://engineeringunleashed.com/mindset-matters/framework.aspx. [Accessed: 16-Jan- 2020].[5] K. D. Stephan, “A Survey of Ethics-Related Instruction in U.S. Engineering Programs,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 459–464, Oct. 1999, doi: 10.1002/j.2168- 9830.1999.tb00474.x.[6] D. R. Haws, “Ethics

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

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Shelby Ann McNeilly, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee P.E., Boise State University

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Diversity

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factors. The primary motivation being toallow students to pursue more diverse and relevant fields of knowledge; this includes moreflexibility within course requirements, as well as offering more availability in degree emphases.Incorporating experiential learning was also given acute attention; constructing courses with anincrease in hands-on learning, creating class curriculum focused on instilling propercommunication and presentation skills, and merging previously taught subjects to better assiststudent understanding. With these initiatives in mind, the department began formulating areformed mechanical engineering curriculum based off review of peer institutions andeducational literature. Faculty, as well as student and industrial advisory

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

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Nelson Fumo, University of Texas at Tyler

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cases. Also, it is importantthat students apply concepts in steps, allowing the development of new knowledge and skillsfrom previous knowledge in a summative way. With these ideas in mind, the approach presentedin this paper has the following characteristics that facilitate the achievement of benefits regardingincreasing engagement, active learning, meeting learning outcomes, student success, andprofessional success: • Projects assigned are related to a real apparatus/device used in an engineering application • Projects require experimental validation and calibration • Projects expose students to multiple setbacks related to the development of a product, which will be encounter as a professional. • Students need to research

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Fluid Mechanics

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Julie Mendez, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus; Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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bothstudents and instructors. Students will likely perceive greater benefits from using concept mapsin courses evaluated on comprehensive applications. Students may also find the concept mapmore useful if it is modified to include more equations and analytical relationships. More datashould be collected to increase the sample size and control for variations in course offerings forconclusive evidence to be gathered on the impact of concept maps in undergraduate fluidmechanics.References[1] National Research Council, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000.[2] S. Freeman et al., “Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

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Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

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language. MIT press, 2012.[16] V. Pareto, The mind and society. Рипол Классик, 1935.[17] I. Milanovic, T. Eppes, and K. Wright, "Simulation-Based Approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Challenges," in ASME-JSME-KSME 2019 8th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection.

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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Thomas W. DeNucci, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Elizabeth (Elisha) M.H. Garcia, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Paper ID #28668Changes in ABET Criteria: A framework for transition with greaterfidelity in artifacts supporting student performanceDr. Thomas W DeNucci, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Dr. Tom DeNucci serves as an Associate Professor in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Section at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He holds a D.Eng. in Ship Design from the Technical Univer- sity of Delft. Dr. DeNucci recently retired from active duty, having served aboard CGC HEALY, Naval Engineering Support Units and at the Coast Guard Academy. During his time at the Academy, he has taught a variety of engineering courses including

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

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Daigo Misaki, Kogakuin University; Xiao Ge, Stanford University; Takuma Odaka, Kogakuin University

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Leifer, I integrate approaches from engineering, de- sign and psychology to investigate the contemporary team practice of multicultural design innovation and multicultural, interdisciplinary science innovation. Specifically, I investigate a psychological mechanism – perplexity - through which engineers thrive when their habitual mind clashes with the social realities. In addition, I test interventions to nudge engineers to reframe problematic schema-incongruent situations into unique opportunities for cognitive growth, creative performance, and effective teamwork. My work contributes to revealing the science behind multicultural, interdisciplinary technological collaboration and providing actionable guidance for

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University

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Diversity

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overweightindividuals which enabled identification of possible nursing curricular revisions, such as teachingfuture nurses about the experiences of obese patients and methods to communicate “evidence-based recommendations for weight loss without stigmatizing patients,” (Waller et al, 2012). Studyof engineering student race and gender biases prior to entering the workforce will help informeducational interventions that may be taken to mitigate long-term effects of such biases on theworkforce of the future.With that in mind, and to frame a classroom discussion on diversity and inclusion, students in arequired senior-level Mechanical Engineering course at George Mason University were providedone of two resumes to review. The two resumes contained either a

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Dynamics I

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Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University

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Paper ID #29916An IMU for You and IDr. Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University Andrew Sloboda is an Assistant Professor at Bucknell University where he teaches a variety of mechanics- based courses, including statics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, system dynamics, and vi- bration. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and vibration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An IMU for You and IAbstractAnalyzing dynamics in three dimensions is challenging for students. This is because certainconcepts become more

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

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Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University

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Paper ID #31429Appropriate and Ethical Finite Element Analysis in MechanicalEngineering: Learning Best Practices through SimulationDr. Benjamin B Wheatley, Bucknell University Benjamin Wheatley was awarded a B.Sc. degree in Engineering from Trinity College (Hartford, CT, USA) in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA) in 2017. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA, USA). His pedagogical areas of interest include active learning ap- proaches, ethics, and best practices as they relate to

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Potpourri

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John Crepeau P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Barry Willis, University of Idaho, Moscow; Sean Quallen, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Dan Cordon, University of Idaho, Moscow; Terence Soule, University of Idaho; P.K. Northcutt II, University of Idaho; Terri A. Gaffney, University of Idaho; Jeffrey Kimberling, University of Idaho; Angela C. Shears, University of Idaho; Ann Miller, University of Idaho

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rate fell over 20 percentage points and that the student participationrate declined significantly. This indicated to us that the FE Review course was no longeradequately preparing the students to pass the FE exam. In the original format, students wereideally prepared to take the exam immediately following the end of the course, but under theCBT format the exam can be taken almost any time throughout the year. With this in mind, wedecided to revamp the course to make it more flexible, allowing students to review material inareas where they need help and do so closer to the time when they would take the exam.There are a number of commercial FE review courses available, but our engineering GenZdesign team chose to develop a course for our

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

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Nicholas DiZinno, New York University; Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University

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Paper ID #31214A Total Quality Management Tool for Experiential Engineering EducationDr. Nicholas DiZinno, New York University Nicholas DiZinno holds a B.S.M.E. from the University of Central Florida, an M.S.M.E from Polytechnic University and a Ph.D. from New York University. He has taught at the community college and senior college levels prior to his current appointment as an Industry Associate Professor at NYU. He is active in AIAA and holds a NYS Professional Engineers license.Ms. Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University Yona Jean-Pierre is the Director of Faculty Innovations for Teaching and Learning (FITL) at NYU

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Lopa Bakrania, Rowan University

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Paper ID #29616A transition from face-to-face to an online delivery, in nano stepsDr. 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. Lopa Bakrania, Rowan University c American Society for Engineering Education

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Esmee Vernooij, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Catherine LaBore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Ava R. Wolf, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning; Cheelan Bo-Linn, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning, University of Illinois; Robert Thomas Baird; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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; North West University), before becoming a higher education consultant in Switzerlandwhere he worked with colleges of engineering and technology management. He is now a teaching asso-ciate professor at the UIUC. Leon is passionate about multidisciplinary research, particularly in the fieldsof energy engineering, biomedical engineering, and engineering education. His university research hasfocused on development of industrial energy-efficient technologies and cancer therapies using energy re-striction methods. His published research works enjoy an h-index of 26. Leon’ first love is however forteaching. He co-developed and taught a unique freshman course on ”Innovation”, where students work inso-called ”whole-mind” thinking teams when addressing