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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sommer Scott; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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skillsrequired to compete for a position. This research project explores how undergraduate mechanicalengineering students develop an understanding of how their coursework and extracurricularactivities give preparation for a career trajectory in the automotive industry. Freshmen enrolledin the undergraduate mechanical engineering degree are required to complete an Introduction toMechanical Engineering course, ME110. The course is designed to be an introduction to themechanical engineering profession and overviews engineering fundamentals, CAD basics,professional development, and other related skills. An initial assignment these freshmencomplete in this class is to imagine their future career and the steps that they will need to take toachieve it by way

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Sadegh Poozesh, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen S. McNeal, Auburn University ; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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careers in the industries developingsustainable resources, has been explored. To maximize the high-level behavior and sustainabilitycompetencies, a pedagogical system with a comprehensive pool of interventions has also beendeveloped and implemented in a senior-level mechanical engineering course. In this paper, wereport the initial survey data and details of the intervention strategies, which are intended todevelop scalable educational approaches and guidelines for building high-level environmentalbehavior in the next-generation diverse renewable energy workforce. I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The US sustainable industry experienced significant expansion in recent years because ofincreased attention and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yucheng Liu, South Dakota State University

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help university teachers to improve the quality of seminar courses and make them more“useful” for college students.Keywords: Curriculum design, mechanical engineering students, senior seminar, classroominstruction, student feedbackIntroductionA senior seminar is a class that students take during their last year of study in college. The ultimategoal of the senior seminar is to prepare seniors for their careers by sharpening their employmentreadiness skills, helping them choose their career path and set career goals, enhancing theirawareness of school-to-career experiences, training them to engineer immediately upon graduation,and making them preferred candidates for jobs. It is an important class to prepare young peoplefor the next chapter in

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University; Amanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University; Janis P Raje

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success, retention, transfer, graduation,and academic/career pathways of low-income and high-achieving students. This project alsoseeks to advance understanding about the effect of evidence-based, context-specific interventionsto ensure success for STEM program students in open-admissions universities. The frameworkof this project is to study and address several institutionally identified attrition points including:(i) high attrition of first- and second-year students, (ii) slow pace of students to matriculation intothe Civil and Mechanical Engineering programs, and (iii) low participation and completion ratesof women, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students. In addition to thescholarship award, several approaches have been

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John T Solomon, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Karen McNeal, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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handling large volumes of data but also about translating these data into actionable knowledge that can drive environmental change. Throughout his career, Hang has consistently demonstrated a commitment to leveraging technology for environmental research. His innovative approaches to data handling and interpretation have made significant contributions to the understanding of environmental behaviors and interventions. As a forward-thinking researcher, Hang continues to explore the intersection of technology, data science, and environmental studies, aiming to contribute further to this dynamic and increasingly crucial field.Dr. Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn UniversityKaren McNeal, Auburn University Dr. McNeal conducts

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 7: Student Evaluation and Grading

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrea Gregg, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Toward a Holistic Understanding of Engineering Student Success in Mechanical Engineering across Educational StagesAbstract: This WIP paper will present our results to date in conducting a multimethod single casestudy, which is appropriate for deeply understanding multiple stakeholder perspectives within abounded environment, in our case, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PennsylvaniaState University. The in-progress goal of our team in Mechanical Engineering at

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin; Boni Frances Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

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participated in various educational stud- ies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning assignments, ad the use of technology in the classroom. Boni hopes to pursue a career in academia with a focus on teaching and engineering education.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innoDr. Katherine Fu, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abdelrahman Atef Youssef; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

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University with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science & Engineering. His scientific research focuses on mechanics of materials in areas including energy storage and conversion, soft ma- terials, irradiated materials, stretchable electronics, coupled electro-chemo-mechanics, and materials for neuromorphic computing. He teaches classes primarily in mechanics of materials and materials science. He has received an NSF CAREER Award, the Kaneka Junior Faculty Award, a Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Young Faculty Award, the Peggy L. & Charles Brittan ’65 Outstanding Un- dergraduate Teaching Award, a Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Award, and The Texas A&M Association of

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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their growth in the clinic’s learning outcomes (LOs) and the impact of the clinicexperience on their career preparation via a post-clinic survey. Students’ clinic products and theresults of the survey are presented. We anticipate future work to examine the learning of bothstudents designing the modules and students engaging in the modules.BackgroundSoft Robotics is a new and growing field that emphasizes developing robotic solutions thatprioritize compliant materials, embodied intelligence, and biomechanics in their design [1], [2],[3]. Emerging around 1995, soft robotics designs have been shown to have previouslyunprecedented capabilities [4], leveraging high degree-of-freedom actuators to adapt to theirsurrounding environments, change shapes

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Cody Petitt; Kouree Chesser, Ohio University

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Paper ID #39560Pro-Op Education: An Integrated Effort to Prioritize the ABCs of theProfessionDr. Greg Kremer, Ohio University Robe Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, founding director of the ”Designing to Make A Difference” ME senior capstone design experience, and PI for the Stacking the Deck for Career Success Initiative.Dr. Timothy CydersCody PetittKouree Michael Chesser ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Pro-op education - an integrated effort to prioritize the ABCs of the profession (Work in Progress)Introduction:This paper reports on the

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isabel Xu, Louis D. Brandeis High School

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strictly classroom-based, but theyare, in reality, extremely useful for real-world applications such as designing and building robots.Since my STEM career has simply only begun, I expect that future training will provide me withmore advanced technical skill sets that can be used in my future endeavors. Even though mycareer in FIRST, or more specifically, FTC, will eventually come to an end in my first technicalchapter, I can continue to build on more advanced technical skills and utilize them when tacklingmore challenging tasks in the near future. For instance, when I attend college, I intend to studyengineering so that I am able to learn even more about physics and mathematics concepts that Ican either connect with or extend from what I already

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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of shafts, graph and figure development, technical communication andprofessional presentation. This is an intensive, all-inclusive learning activity for which studentshave reported a great deal of enthusiasm and appreciation.Forensic engineering classes are typically taught at the graduate level due to themultidisciplinary range of skills and knowledge. As such, it is uncommon for undergraduatestudents to have sufficient exposure to determine if forensic engineering is a personal area ofinterest. The engineering forensic investigation experience is a rare opportunity forundergraduate students to discover the oft-overlooked forensic engineering career path.Student’s have expressed enthusiasm for the learning module through favorable feedback

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 7: Student Evaluation and Grading

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Akangah, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT); Henry Ivuawuogu; Adeola Morawo; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT)

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, engineering and construction (AEC) women. In February 2019, Andrea received the prestigious National Science Foundation NSF - CAREER award to research professional identity development processes in undergraduate AEC women. She also received an NSF - RAPID award in 2020 to investigate decision making processes in STEM students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has also received grants from East Coast Construction Services, Engineering Information Foundation, National Association of Home Builders, National Housing Endow- ment, University of North Carolina, and the Department of Education. In 2021, Dr. Ofori-Boadu was selected as one of six female faculty to be highlighted in the Center of Product Design and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maeve Bakic, Boise State University; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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]. Outside ofthe classroom however, this becomes an issue as engineering students have significantexperience with the mathematical and scientific side of problem solving and little to noexperience developing critical design thinking skills that can be applied to any range ofproblems. This lack of experience in design thinking can lead students to doubt their abilities andprofessional place in their industry [4, 5]. The problems presented to engineers in industry often cannot be solved using the familiarpath taught in lecture. Thus, recently graduated engineering students who have learned solelythrough lecture based courses are underprepared for a career in engineering that utilizes creativedesign thinking on a day to day basis [4]. This study

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepika Ganesh, University of Michigan; Carissa Yim, University of Michigan

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, sustainability courses were notintegrated into prescribed undergraduate or graduate engineering curricula, and in some cases this mayhave been due to a lack of resources. Rather, students independently sought ‘special topics’ to supporttheir interest in sustainability. This lack of emphasis on sustainability contrasts the descriptions ofin-person exposure to sustainable technology which ultimately steered those individuals towardsustainable engineering careers. The instructor’s sentiment that “people are willing to learn but you needto show them why it’s important,” echoes McCormick et al.'s work from 2015 [21]. They found that“participation in more experiential, enriching learning,” improved the value students place on sustainableengineering and their

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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will bepresented here.Table 1: Scheduled topics with brief descriptions of what is covered by the seminar. Week Topic Description Introducing the class to the instructor, brief description of 1 Introduction the topics covered in the course, illuminating some of the possible career pathways for mechanical engineers. Description of how, where, and why formal engineering International Beginnings of 2 education came to be with emphasis on the military origins Formal Engineering Education

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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, and for example, include designing thermalprotocols for thermal equipment to perform tests for different nanofluids or designing hardwarefor harvesting wasted heat and converting it to electricity utilizing Carnot cycles. The students’learning process included the problematic concepts of thermodynamics. They were familiarizedwith the research and development industry in the energy field, and it broadened theirperspective toward their future careers. In addition, compared to an equation and problem-solving-only class, this novel method would lead to higher grades, thus, better retention forstudents and more valuable learning.Introduction:The main objective of this paper is to provide engineering students with a more engaging andpractical

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacie I. Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University

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professional persistence test. The academic persistence test answered thefollowing four questions on a 7-point likert scale from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (7):1) I intend to major in an engineering field, 2) I plan to remain enrolled in the college ofengineering and technology over the next semester, 3) I think that earning a BS in engineering isa realistic goal for me, and 4) I am fully committed to getting my college degree in engineering.Professional persistence was measured on a 5-point likert scale, where 1 was definitely not and 5was definitely yes, where students in collaborations 2 and 3 answered the following questions: 1)Do you see yourself pursuing a career in engineering or engineering technology? 2) How likelyis it that you

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Talha Bin Asad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Beyza Nur Guler, University of California, Irvine

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Zealand. While in Shanghai, I also began to play badminton a bit more seriously. Although I had played badminton competitively before in Pakistan, the quality of the opponents I faced in China honed my ability to a level I had never experienced before. A rather debilitating knee injury slowed down my semi-professional career, but I recovered enough to still win a number of championships and local tournaments. Its difficult to describe one’s entire life in a handful of words, but I’ve given it my best shot. Onwards and upwards has been my personal mantra throughout my academic and professional career. I now hope to continue my previous research in mechanical design while addressing the biggest problems in Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Pierson; Benjamin Fleming; Han Hu, University of Arkansas

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practice. Leaders in industry and government began to recognize this in the 1980sand 1990s [1] [2], and major employers, spearheaded by Boeing, made concerted efforts duringthis time to pressure universities into better equipping engineering students with skills codifiedas most valuable for career-readiness [3].Tensions between industry needs and higher education came to a head in the mid-1990s when“American industry successfully lobbied the National Science Foundation to fund reform ofeducation” and influenced the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) tooverhaul the basis for accreditation in 1996 with Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) [4].Although EC2000 has been mostly successful in improving engineering education, the

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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involved in programs 31.4 33.0 37.5 39.4 37.8 40.5 45.9 49.2 to clean up the environment Working to correct social 44.9 NA NA NA 63.5 NA NA NA inequalitiesNA = not asked on the survey in that yearWithin engineering, there is evidence that females are particularly interested in sustainabilitytopics. Klotz et al. [18] found that female engineering students were significantly more interestedthan male engineering students in work in their careers related to disease, poverty anddistribution of resources, and opportunities for women and minorities; female engineeringstudents had lower interests in energy. Verdin et al. [19] found that community college

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Lurana Crowley, Washington State University

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exercises, aiming tofamiliarize students with mechanical engineering concepts, curriculum, and career prospects [8].South Dakota School of Mines and Technology introduced systems engineering to applystudents’ systems thinking and engineering skills to their buoyant boat design and fabricationprojects [9]. Auburn University and Hampton University took a slightly different tack,employing case study in their introductory course to engage students with the discipline. Theyincluded four case studies, the STS 51-L (Challenger) case, Della case, Lorn case, and MauritiusAuditorium Design case, [10] to engage students with complex engineering problem-solving andenhance students’ higher-order cognitive skills [11]. Each mechanical engineering programadopts a

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe; Jessica R. Deters, University of Nebraska Lincoln

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studies.Data CollectionAn entry semi-structured interview protocol was developed for this study and probed at issuessurrounding student's interest in research, expectations from research, experiences gatheredduring the research, and intended career path upon graduation. The students were specificallyasked what they hoped to gain from participating in the research projects that they were engagedin. Interview questions that are relevant to the analysis done in this paper are included in Table 1.The 30-minute interviews were conducted via Zoom or in-person, depending on the choice ofparticipants, within the first 4-weeks of the students’ research experience. Interview data wererecorded with the permission of the participants and transcribed via a

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Anne-marie A Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mike Zampaloni, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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project wasbroken into four larger parts, the overall project was scaffolded such that there were multipledeliverables for each part as shown in Figure 1. This resulted in nearly continuous engagementwith the project throughout the semester.Throughout the project, not only were the normal course outcomes assessed, but the project alsocontained EM mindset and skillset outcomes that were assessed at various points throughout thesemester. With these mindset and skillset outcomes combined, students were able to see the linkbetween an initial curiosity question and how it can relate to creating value for their organizationsand communities in successful and rewarding engineering careers. These outcomes were identifiedthrough icons, as shown in Figure 2

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel; Blakeley Hunter Odom, The Citadel

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similarly to how Industrial Revolution andDigital Revolution impacted the world in 18th and 20th centuries. The influence of ArtificialIntelligence in shaping the future is inevitable and crucial for students in any major to acquire theskills needed to utilize AI in their respective fields and careers. One of the most effectiveapproaches to introducing a new topic is by involving students in competitions. AmazonDeepRacer offers an excellent opportunity to introduce Machine Learning and ArtificialIntelligence to the student body, providing essential tools and training to get started. In this study,a group of Mechanical Engineering students at The Citadel formed the artificial intelligence (AI)club and trained an Amazon DeepRacer car to follow a

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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computational problems. Thesemethods are instrumental in modeling mechanical systems, optimizing algorithms, and addressingcomputational challenges such as solving complex differential equations, which govern our day to daylife. Engineers encounter numerical methods first as students and continue to use these methodsthroughout their school and careers. 1It’s common for students to find mastering numerical methods difficult. This may be due in part to theabstract nature of the subject, complexity of the steps involved, and knowledge of when to apply specifictechniques. Instructors on the other hand face a hard time in the effective ways to break

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rungun Nathan, Penn State University

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college career to ease them into it and get them used to taking information from the catalog/website and using it.” “Provided real-life experience in being able to read and interpret manufacturer's catalog/website, a skill that will be useful in an engineer's career. It is important to include lessons in college that will be used in our careers, rather than always focusing on just theory and textbook teachings.”Comments indicating the usefulness of vendor catalog in the jobs students held after the classand before graduation. “I used different catalogs at work, not those specific ones we used in ME 367.” “Utilizing vendor catalogs during class was extremely helpful during my summer internship.” “I think the introduction of

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland; Rhianna Fitzgerald; Jordan Farina, University of Portland

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gap is not novel to engineering educationresearch and is often overcome with on-the-job training that help prepare recent graduates fortheir transition into the workplace. While most would agree that complete preparation for allengineering careers is not the intent of a student’s engineering education, it would be fair to saythat addressing this gap holds value for the major stakeholders. We define the major stakeholdersas the student, faculty, and engineering practitioners (or firm/agencies) that will employ thestudent.Students value opportunities to “practice the engineering profession” and have exposure toengineering processes through authentic projects [5]. In a recent study, students completed anengineering course on changeable and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Hassan P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Omar Al-Ani, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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includingmodified Rankine cycles, Brayton cycles, and Refrigeration cycles. This course represents thefinal thermodynamics course for most students. As with most engineering courses, the analysesof such systems are assessed in homework and exams. However, these types of assessments donot translate well into their engineering career as they would not be expected to use a paper andpencil approach. The intention in assigning the project to was to introduce students to a processsimulator which would replace or work in coordination with pen and paper results. The primaryobjective of this proposed work is to demonstrate the benefits of introducing systems to amodern process simulator that students could be expected to use in engineering industry jobs.The

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MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew S Ballard, Utah Valley University; Taten McConahay, Utah Valley University; Brett Swain, Utah Valley University; Sarah Dayley, Utah Valley University

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impossible to truly learn without the learner being active in someway [2]. Active learning helps students to ascend above the initial cognition levels of rememberand understand from the revised Bloom’s taxonomy [3], requiring learners at the least to applyand analyze. Project-based learning is an important active learning technique, which allowsstudents to build upon what they already know from previous courses [1] and further deepentheir knowledge as they evaluate and create. In addition to deepening their knowledge of specifictechnical competencies from the engineering curriculum, project-based learning allows studentsto acquire skills that will be vital to them throughout their careers, including problem solving,communication, teamwork as well as