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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

manip- ulation and manufacturing, healthcare and rehabilitation, social services, unmanned autonomous vehicle (aerial and ground) systems for indoor (e.g., home, factory floors, offices, business and social venues) and outdoor (e.g., fields, public places, space) services, and STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Instruction Design of a Mechatronics Course Based on Closed-loop 7E Model Refined with DBR MethodAbstractIn this paper, a closed-loop novel model of the 7E plan is proposed and implemented for instructinga mechatronics course to mechanical engineering students. The effectiveness of the 7E plan isaugmented through associating the DBR (design

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Edward E. Anderson, Texas Tech University; John Richard Schumacher, Texas Tech University; Hani Dulli; David Lamp, Texas Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

during problem solution in order to analyze, solve, and reflect ona problem. Engineering undergraduates enrolled in physics and thermodynamics reported thefrequency of use of problem-solving strategies, confidence in their ability to solve problems, andanswered demographic questions. Measures of performance included course grades. Factor-analytic methods that were applied to students’ reports of strategy use identified three types ofstrategies, which were labeled Execution, Planning and Looking Back, and Low Confidence inAbility. The three factors were significant predictors of course performance, based on correlationand regression methods that were applied to the data. The study provides evidence that usingproblem-solving strategies improves

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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

learning in a senior/graduate mechatronics course. In [19], theauthors showed how virtual software and hardware environment can provide enhanced learningopportunities for mechatronics engineering technology majors. The project-based approach ofteaching mechatronics was presented in [20]. Development of a senior mechatronics course formechanical engineering students was described in [21]. In [22], the authors presented thedevelopment of an introductory mechatronics course for the students who had completed theirsecond year at the community college and planned on pursuing a bachelor’s degree in anengineering field. In [23], the authors investigated the use of agile methods enhancingmechatronics education through the experiences from a capstone

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

the lab facilities for machining,joining and 3D printing are available to the students, although few students carry fabrication attheir own facilities.Course Learning Objectives (CLOs): The CLOs for this course are listed as follows. 1. Creative thinking in design: Students will be able to brainstorm and think creatively both individually and collectively as a group, to achieve alternate design solutions. 2. Teamwork and communication skills: Students will be able to form and work in teams to effectively communicate their ideas and design alternatives in written and oral formats. 3. Project planning and management: Student will be able to use project-planning tools to plan tasks, timing and coordinate design activities

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

research literacy andcommunication skills, and (iv) increased acquisition of lab problem solving.Course lectures and discussions were mapped to the desired project activities and the fourdesired student outcomes. Specifically, the development process contained the followingphases: • Determine faculty goals and objectives; analysis of potential students (students, who take the course are freshmen and do not have prior knowledge in the field of mechanism kinematics, design and its applications); • Determine faculty role in the learning process and develop an instructional plan; • Identify other faculty interested in collaborative research and education activities across disciplines; • Design cross-disciplinary

Conference Session

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

his efforts to diffuse innovative teaching and learning practices in the school. These efforts derive directly from the outcomes assessment plan which he helped devise and implement as ABET Coordinator. Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Ana G Mendez - Gurabo Campus, PO Box 3030, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, 00778. Tel. 787-743-7979 x 4182 E-mail: jcmorales@suagm.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Sizing the components of existing machinery to gradually develop machine design expertise Juan C. Morales, Ph.D., P.E. Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Gurabo Campus

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel; Jason Geathers, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering and Director of Construction Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. His academic experience includes: transporta- tion infrastructure planning and design, infrastructure resilience, traffic operations, highway safety, and geographic information systems. His research interests include: constructing spatial databases for bet- ter management of transportation infrastructure, improving transportation design, operation, safety and construction, understanding long-term effects of urban development patterns, and advancing active living within the built environment for improved public health. He teaches courses in interchange design, trans- portation engineering, highway design. engineering

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

student groups to perform experiments simultaneously.One of the challenges then was to adopt strategies for rotating students through the lab activitieswhile keeping the rest of the students engaged in another course activity. Sometimes, two dayswere necessary to rotate all groups through. When students were not working with theequipment, they were working on other problems or the data analysis following the datacollection. The timing for this type of activity requires careful planning and is an area I willtarget for improvement.We also used beams instrumented with VPG Micromachines strain gages. These are relativelyinexpensive and permitted multiple groups to work at the same time. Some groups were muchfaster than others. The fast groups were

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

range of undergraduate students and enhance mechanics education,the authors plan to integrate the reported 3D printing into his Solid Mechanics courses in Fall2019. Except of using nanoparticles enhanced 3D printing materials, the low-cost pristine PLAand ABS filaments will be used for the 3D printing of samples following the ASTM standards.The authors plan to adjust key 3D printing parameters, such as printing direction, to tailor thestrength and stiffness of the printed materials. Since both standard mechanical testing methodsand theories are introduced in Solid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics Lab courses, the testing of3D printed samples, such as dogbone samples under tensile loads, will imporve the students’understanding of critical solid

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingyu Wang, University of Oklahoma; Nyree Mason, Tuskegee University; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

mechanicalengineering programs at the University of Oklahoma and Tuskegee University. We plan to test thestudents with the same questions after the in-class implementation of the developed M3E module.The student response data will be compared to evaluate the learning outcomes. Additionally, morecomplicated evaluation methods articulating their mental model will be discussed and carried outin the next section.Future study using mental model representationsAlthough conceptual questions can indicate students’ understanding of abstract mechanicsconcepts, more comprehensive analyses and evaluation methods using mental modelrepresentations are being developed to analyze learning outcomes. The concept of a “mentalrepresentation” is a theoretical construct in

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

2015) since the nature of the learning experience, i.e.both quality and quantity of student activity, and methods of assessment vary in two settings. A carefulevaluation of student learning outcomes is necessary to determine the suitability of Mechanical Engineeringcourses for online education ensuring proper alignment of course outcomes with the instructional medium.Researchers have structured teaching roles in online courses into four categories, namely (i) a managerialor organizational roles concerned with planning, leadership, and monitoring the process, (ii) a social roleas the facilitator of discourse and discussion, (iii) an intellectual or pedagogical role sharing scholarlyknowledge, and finally (iv) a technical role providing

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Paul E Slaboch, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

writing instruction across thecurriculum. Writing activities include impromptu writing assignments, peer review, outliningand planning exercises. The overall approach to improving students’ skills was: “group-basedtechnical writing development”. Assessment tools include instructor-written observations,student surveys, and in-class analysis of short writing samples by peer evaluation. The courseitself, which focuses on experimental methods in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, stressesexperimental techniques, results presentation, and technical report writing. Experiences in thiscourse have also provided opportunities for honors work, and research opportunities forundergraduate engineering students.Motivation As writing in engineering

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

fundraising strategy and action plan according to the target budget. [IDENTIFY unexpected opportunities to create extraordinary value]  (3/4) Illustrate the impact of the triple bottom line on the design project. [EXAMINE societal and individual needs, DISCERN and PURSUE ethical practices]The subset of learning objectives for Competition Projects 2 (Spring) associated with anentrepreneurial mindset are as follows with Bloom’s taxonomy levels in parentheses. Eachlearning objective is also matched to associated entrepreneurial mindset example behaviors asdefined in the KEEN framework.  (6) Justify through presentation the value of the vehicle. [EVALUATE technical feasibility and economic drivers, CONVEY engineering

Conference Session

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

systems. His further research is done through the United States Navy emphasizing in technological upgrades to the surface fleet.Mr. Alexander John Norway, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Alexander Norway is a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He is seeking a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with no plans for a minor. He has conducted research under Dr. Kimberley, focusing on Dynamic Deformation. His further research is done with Dr. Kimberley and Dr. Grow in cooperation with Los Alamos National Labs.Ms. Victoria Joyous DuPriest, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Victoria DuPriest is currently a sophomore studying Mechanical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley C. Huderson, ASME; Aisha Kenya Lawrey, ASME; Thomas Perry P.E.; Kenneth R. Balkey P.E., ASME

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Mechanical Engineering

spread through each of the typical four years with easilyaccessible, appropriate, effective, and ready-to-deploy instructional resources and faculty guidesat no cost.Methodology:Standards Infusion Module DevelopmentA cadre of nineteen (19) engineering education and standards experts from ASME Standards andCertification Committees were assembled in the initial development, planning and execution ofthe project. During the project year, these experts developed instructional modules and guides,derived from the initial modules in Figure 1.The modules were developed for use throughout all four years of ME and MET degree programsand were applicable to multiple industries. All the modules have been successfully classroompiloted at least once by the

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

for thepost-requisite class. Both can be done, as subsequent iterations of the post-requisite course maybe planned which already take into account potential gaps in knowledge of Thermodynamics I,regardless of the reason. This includes students with C-level performance to A-levelperformance, whether there are knowledge gaps to fill, or there is benefit to be realized by quickreactivation of knowledge early on in the semester. This also benefits instructors who havecertain topics that they’d like to emphasize or use to engage students in higher level thinking, butcould benefit from first having students brought “back up to speed.” For example, Dunsworthand Wu’s [2] “flipped review” procedure provides a model which address this by

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David S. Bowden, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

controller hardware with an MBDenvironment to allow students to investigate, design, and test controllers for more complexcontrol systems, without having to add substantially to the complexity, cost, or size of the kit.The HIL tester component will be initially provided with a model of an inverted pendulum, forwhich students can devise control strategies to stabilize the system. Development and testing ofthe HIL will be performed for the inverted pendulum, however, it is expected that the kit will beexpanded to include other control systems experiments over time. The kit has not yet been testedin a classroom setting, so comparisons of student outcomes to standard educational techniquesare not yet available. Classroom testing is planned and will be

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

California, San Diego as postdoctoral fellow in the area of bioacoustics. He teaches dynamics, machine design, numerical methods and finite element methods. He has worked for the automotive industry in drafting, manufacturing, testing (internal combus- tion engines—power, torque and exhaust emissions, vibration fatigue, thermo-shock, tensile tests, etc.), simulations (finite element method), and as a project manager (planning and installation of new testing facilities). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design and validation of a bracket using laser scanner, topology optimization and a 3D printerIntroductionLaser scanners, topology optimization

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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

Entrepreneurial Mindset (ICE) - KEEN ICE Award and joined a KEEN Innovative Teaching (KIT) faculty member and become part of a unique cohort of faculty who are commit- ted to improving engineering education. The overall goal of her Ph.D. research is to improve healthcare operations through systems engineering and optimization while focusing on operations and health out- come metrics. Going forward, she plans to continue and broaden this research in support of two overall goals: maximizing the long-run average daily net profit of a medical system from business perspective as well as quality of life from human being aspect. She believes teaching is a very challenging and promising effort. At the end of each class, instructors

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

computed. This is accomplished bytrajectory planning. This profile needs to be defined in a way to avoid or reduce the mechanicalvibration and stress on components and actuators, as well as to reduce overshoot response andexcessive position error during motion. This is accomplished by electronic cams. The inversekinetic analysis, which includes masses, center-of-mass locations, and mass moments of inertia,is used to generate the required actuator torque / force for the motion profile, and results in aspeed / torque-force diagram on which to base actuator selection. The chosen actuator nowbecomes part of the system, and, with the updated system, a control system, with feedback andfeedforward control, is designed, which then results in a new speed

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Cutler, Northern Arizona University; Perry Wood P.E., Northern Arizona University

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering design [2]. Stanford University also requires that first-year students takeIntroduction to Solid Mechanics, a course dedicated to teaching first year students themathematics behind design [3-4]. Stanford does not teach their students Engineering Drawinguntil their second year, but they still made this class a requirement before advanced engineeringdesign classes [3]. These colleges are similar to NAU’s Mechanical Engineering 4-yearprogression plan because they require introductory mathematical and engineering design coursesin the students’ first years. However, these colleges differ from NAU’s 4 year progression planbecause students are taught geometric dimensioning for engineering drawings and designthroughout multiple classes and

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ron Averill, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

projects and students in a study group practicing solutions to challenging problems. The success of a team usually depends on the leadership, goal setting, task planning and other teamwork skills of its members.Note that these are not steps for engineering problem solving. Rather, they are the maincomponents or ingredients that are required to solve problems. In most problems, many of theSeven C’s will play a role, though perhaps not all of them at once.In addition to providing a framework for organizing new knowledge and skills, the structure andvocabulary of the Seven C’s can be used to identify specific areas of learning strength andweakness. A general statement such as, “I am not good at solving this type of problem” might bereplaced

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Ryan Barb, Florida Atlantic University

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Mechanical Engineering

]. Many researchers have found success with active learning methods by focusing onutilizing visual and hands-on activities. Hands-on learning has been used in small classroomswith enough success to plan a scale-up to larger lectures [10]. One method that has led to successin student learning is to use intuitive approaches to teach students concepts in a way that easilymakes sense, in Statics [11] as well as in other subjects [12] [13]. Another experiment compared two groups of students in which one group receivedclasses focused on hands-on manipulatives to solidify Statics concepts in addition to lectures.The other group only attended traditional lectures. This split continued until the midterm exam.For the rest of the course, the

Conference Session

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

equipment is a critical aspect in designing an experiment;however, in the past, hardware choices have been limited by the cost of the high-end equipmentused. Because of the wide range of inexpensive sensors that can be used with the Arduinoplatform, it is now possible to include a much more open-ended experimental design assignmentin the course. During the Fall semester of 2018, students were required to identify anexperimental application for one sensor (from a selection provided by the instructor). Each teamdeveloped a test plan that included: • an objective statement • definition of variables, including expected range and desired accuracy of measurements • an equipment list, including expected cost • an experimental procedure

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

restate, defend, apply, produce, categorize, hypothesize, identify, locate, criticize, interrelate, dramatize, draw, prioritize, produce, plan, recite, state, recommend, paraphrase, solve, prepare, distinguish, classify, develop, design, recognize

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Catherine A. Scott, Stony Brook University

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Mechanical Engineering

programmatic assessment and develop- ment, as well as course-level assessment in strengthening student learning outcomes. With seven years of experience in planning, programming, and supporting faculty and staff in assessment related activities, Catherine provides expertise in survey, test and rubric development, as well as conducts focus groups and prepares statistical reports supporting assessment activities. Catherine holds an M.A. in Public Policy, as well as an M.A. in Higher Education Administration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An Online Engineering Dynamics Class for College Sophomores: Design, Implementation, and Assessment1

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Engineering Class The goal is to implement HIPs for mechanical engineering students who are still intheir early part of the core mechanical engineering program. This course would be one of thefirst mechanical engineering courses required by the university that is not considered part ofthe general education curriculum. The purpose of this study is to track the effects of HIPs withcarefully planned pedagogies that would provide numerous benefits for the students, such asoverall increased learning gains and graduation rates. There are seven HIPs characteristicsused to measure the results at the end of the semester: these are (1) interaction with faculty, (2)interaction with peers, (3) feedback from instructor, (4) quality time spent on the course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

through social media platforms, Happy Hours are not a one-on-oneinteraction between a faculty member and a student, but rather they can hold the entire classroomin their virtual space. This form of virtual office hours is also held regularly twice a week, ratherthan as a form of test prep, such as those held by Patrick Lowenthal. Happy Hours are also a mixof pre-planned problems and student guided questions. Prior to the Happy Hour, the instructorsends out a set of problems to all students in the course so that students can view and startworking on the problems before the meeting. At the start of each session, however, students aregiven an opportunity to bring up any questions that they have regarding the course. After that,students are free to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto

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Mechanical Engineering

stated goal that PYroMat can enablestudent exploration in the classroom. Generalizability of survey results was limited by a smallsample size, so further research may be warranted to further validate these results. From a facultyperspective, we are hopeful about the potential of this tool to continue to facilitate exploration ofthermodynamic properties by students, and to expand the range of assignment types that canfeasibly be implemented by students.Several key areas of further work are planned to improve the quality of the both the PYroMatbackend and the web interface: • Standardize the property access interface (in the Python backend) across both multiphase substances and ideal gases. • Improve the numerical convergence of the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering