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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University; Margaret L. Byron, Pennsylvania State University; Bladimir Alvarado Ramos; Reuben H Kraft, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Dawn Lesko; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #45878Creating Public Resources to Diversifying Content in Mechanical Engineering:Fostering Awareness and Ethical ConsiderationsDr. Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Siu Ling Leung is an Associate Teaching Professor, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs, and the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Pennsylvania State University. Her work focuses on renovating the engineering curriculum to enhance students’ cognitive skills, raise awareness of diverse problems around the world, and equip them to address real-world challenges. She employs

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College

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. • Interdisciplinary research: liberal arts education, such as music and design, and engineering education, such• Other activities: as engineering design, programming, and electrical • A TED-like talk presented by faculty members, engineering. • Workshop on applying for graduate studies, • Workshop on different fellowships, • The project result was presented at ASEE 2020 virtual • Workshop on research ethics, conference in the student paper section

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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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the author developedand implemented a plan to improve the ME senior seminar based on the course evaluation results.About ME Senior SeminarThe ME senior seminar is a highly focused and topical course. Its purpose is to acquaint studentswith a sufficiently broad spectrum of policies, practices, procedures, and ethics in mechanicalengineering. It is a one credit course so a 50-min session per week is devoted to lectures, but twoto three hours of outside classwork per week are required. The author joined SDSU in July 2021and started to teach this class in the fall semester. It is worth mentioning that the author had nevertaught such a class before.Based on the ultimate goal of senior seminars and industry expectations for mechanicalengineering

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kalon Ma Bienz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Devon Bountry, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Chang Rui Liu, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Behnam Ghalamchi

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Rui Liu, Behnam Ghalamchi Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoAbstractThis study presents an in-depth exploration of the implications of integrating digital twins intoengineering education. Drawing on an extensive review of published research papers, conferencepapers, and case studies, the research is structured into several key chapters focusing on thedefinition of digital twins (DT), their relationship with engineering education, their influence ondiversity and inclusion, and their alignment with ethical engineering principles. The studyculminates in proposing a novel approach to integrating digital twins into engineering education.We propose a new lab for the mechanical vibrations course

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Anstaett Metzler P.E., The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University

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” that would guide a department committee in(eventually) redesigning the curriculum: Problem Solving; Communication; Professional Identityand Ethics; Teamwork, Leadership, and Inclusivity; Information Literacy, Judgement, andCritical Thinking; Character Traits and Self-Directed Learning.As all readers will know, the Covid-19 pandemic caused many workplace plans and initiatives togrind to a screeching halt. This curriculum renewal initiative of the mechanical engineeringprogram at Ohio State University was no exception. Over the course of 2020-2022, slowprogress was made on writing specific program goals to match each of the six guiding areasdeveloped during the 2019 retreat. Next, progress was made on developing the student learningoutcomes that

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Douglas Byrd, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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tools in thesenior capstone design project considering those hypotheses. The survey, located in Appendix A,asks the students to describe how their team collaborated during the previous week, rate theircontentment with their work role on a scale of 0-10, and rate their team member’s level ofengagement and work ethic in the previous week on a scale of 0-10. H-1 will be evaluated usingthe results of this survey. H-2 and H-3 will be evaluated using a combination of the surveyresults and final prototype testing and presentation results.4. Case Study – Design of Aeronautical Fixture for Undergraduate Education LaboratoryThe Senior Capstone Design course is traditionally a semester-long, sponsored design project forsenior mechanical engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 9: Online Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tao Xing, University of Idaho; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho; John Crepeau, University of Idaho

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Reference Handbook. The knowledge areas for the concepts in the Mechanical Engineering exam include Mathematics; Probability and Statistics; Computational Tools; Ethics and Professional Practice; Engineering Economics; Electricity and Magnetism; Statics; Dynamics, Kinematics and Vibrations; Mechanics of Materials; Material Properties and Processing; Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer; Measurements, Instrumentation and Controls; and Mechanical Design and Analysis. (2) Live/recorded review sessions with students' questions & answers (~70 minutes). The recorded sessions covered the most important concepts tested in the FE exam and were posted online for students. (3) FE-style

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda C. Emberley, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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– Attitudes 4. 2025 ME PedagogyThese boards were focused on the graduate of 2029 as this would be the first class that would beeducated at our university completely in the semester system. Then, two of the working groupmembers used a qualitative content approach to code these responses [10], [11]. Table 1displays the categories that emerged.Table 1. Results of initial Jamboard ideas about curriculum Page Category Example comments ME Graduate of Ethics Environmental ethics, legal system as related to 2029 – engineering decisions, robotics ethics Knowledge Overarching ways of Sustainable development, sociotechnical thinking

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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]. Specifically, graduates from an engineering program leave with the overallimpression that engineering decisions made in the real world are completely objective and without bias.General consensus in the field firmly believes that engineering and science can be separated from politicaland social concerns as long as “rigorous” engineering and scientific methods of design and inquiry arefollowed. But if we consider some recent history of engineering, we find many examples and exceptionsthat disprove this supposed neutrality rule [18-20]. From the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [21] to theVolkswagen “Dieselgate” scandal [22] to Democratic Republic of Congo conflict minerals ethics [23] toCOVID-19 vaccinations [24], decisions regarding and perceptions of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Anstaett Metzler, The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University; Russell K. Marzette Jr., The Ohio State University

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student learning outcomes and proficiencies, rather than specific coursecontent.To begin the curriculum redesign process, a retreat was held in December of 2019 to gather inputfrom faculty and staff of the department, with a focus on the question, “What do we want ourstudents to be able to do, know, and care about after successfully completing the ME program?”The output of this retreat was six guiding “areas” that would guide a department committee in(eventually) redesigning the curriculum: Problem Solving; Communication; Professional Identityand Ethics; Teamwork, Leadership, and Inclusivity; Information Literacy, Judgement, andCritical Thinking; Character Traits and Self-Directed Learning.As all readers will know, the Covid-19 pandemic caused

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Daniel Christopher, U.S. Air Force Academy; Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy; Lauren V Scharff, U.S. Air Force Academy

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of AI among university students on learning outcomes and processes 2. Evaluate how AI-driven teaching tools can be purposed for personalized and inclusive educationFigure 2: Example fill-in-the-blank quiz created by ChatGPT to help students practice their under-standing of thermodynamic concepts. Created in ChatGPT-4 using the following prompt: Generate20 fill in the blank questions to help me study for a thermodynamics quiz covering basic thermo-dynamics vocabulary and units. 3. Explore the ethical dimensions and practical challenges of AI use 4. Understand how the integration of AI into classroom settings alters student-teacher and student-student dynamics 5. Explore and compare the perceptions of instructors and

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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. Semester Course Enrollment Fall 2023 ME Program Seminar 116 Spring 2024 Dynamics 55 Fall 2024 ME Program Seminar 117Codebook: The revised codebook based on the open-ended question responses collected in Fall2023 consists of 10 distinct codes that describe students’ perceptions of engineering practice: 1. Considers ethics 2. Considers safety 3. Considers efficiency 4. Considers complexity 5. Utilizes knowledge 6. Collaborates with others 7. Improves or makes new designs 8

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armin Eilaghi, Northern Arizona University

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reality (XR) technologies in engineering education, particularly inengineering design courses, has gained traction recently. The XR prototype demonstration wasintegrated into a junior undergraduate Mechanical Engineering design course.ME386W is a junior design course that explores engineering design methods, including projectplanning and management, effective multi-disciplinary team skills, professional and effectivetechnical writing, oral communication skills, professional ethics, and extended. This course is thelast design course before the full-year capstone graduation project and does not involve making aphysical prototype. The educational content, assessment plan, and rubric for integrating the XRdemonstration are provided. Students

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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responses after uploading a PDFwith the 2023 course outline in a prompt to update the current course offering. Entering theprompt “new topic,” can also refresh responses in Copilot.Generative AI is providing powerful opportunities for instructors and will challenge the waysteaching and learning are approached. The potential benefits are seemingly limitless, but it isimportant to consider the ethical and societal implications as outlined in numerous publications.Generative AI tools cannot be trusted blindly and generated content should be verified andchecked for accuracy and bias. The instructor found it helpful to require the AI tool to providesources when evaluating the accuracy of some claims generated in response to a prompt. Facinga new

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex C. Szatmary, King's College, England

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clearlyapplicable to design project work. The Oral Communication rubric has items on having a“Central Message” and “Organization,” both of which are critical facets of technicalcommunication. For presentations only, we score the “Delivery” item drawn from the OralCommunication rubric. Presentations typically use slides with text; such writing, as well aswriting in reports, is reasonably scored with our “Style” dimension, the descriptors of which aretaken from the “Control of Syntax and Mechanics” Written Communication dimension.SO 4: Professional Decision-MakingABET Student Outcome 4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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surface. To broaden the activity and scale itback, simply bring the failed assembly into the classroom for analysis without the investigationroom. Even simplified for expediency, this is a worthwhile activity that will still require studentsto think critically to identify the failure mode and comment upon whether it was as predicted.Phase 2, in the form presented in this publication, supports ABET Student Learning Outcomes 1(identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems), 4 (ability to recognize ethical andprofessional responsibilities), 5 (function effectively on a team), 6 (analyze and interpret data,and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions), and 7 (acquire and apply new knowledge)[11].Phase 3: Presentation. Teams are

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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give a professional presentation at the end of the course. 4. Learn about engineering ethics, continuing education, contemporary issues, global context, etc. 5. Learn about the importance of using computers and software in solving engineering problems. Course textbook: • Kirk D. Hagen, Introduction to Engineering Analysis, 4th Ed. Pearson. Course topics: Design Project: • What’s Mechanical Engineering? The student teams are assigned to predict the • Trigonometry Review and Units speed and distance traveled by a Hot Wheels toy • Vectors and Applications car along a defined track. Each team was • Forces and Applications

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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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Hayden J Wulf, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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(Table 3) ABET4 Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions inSignificant global, economic, environmental, and societal contextsLearning - ABET5 Function effectively on a team whose members togetherProfessional provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives ABET7 Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies Table 3. “What” code levelsLevels

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

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clarified that the use of AI tools was permissible, provided that it was recognized inthe report's acknowledgement section. Nearly all student reports acknowledged using ChatGPT,and a few also acknowledging the use of QuillBot [11] and Grammarly [12]. The students wereallowed to work in teams of up to three members, yet many students opted to workindependently. Each report was to have a section describing economic, environmental, andsocietal considerations, as well as a section summarizing the ethical obligations of professionalengineers. Students were given a suggested outline for the report, description of required reportformatting, and a detailed grading rubric.ReportsReports from two semesters are compared. Reports collected in the Spring 2022

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato

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FEDT as soon as possible andstop making changes to it to accumulate historic data. As we accumulate historic data,we will look to see if we observe any trends of low success in any topics that requireintervention.With the approval of IRB, we would like to add student background data to the FEDTtest. For the first set of FEDT, we manually divided the students into MNSU studentsand transfer students' groups after all juniors took the test, which was time consumingand may not be accurate. We would like to add the questions FEDT to obtain thisinformation and to factor transferred 1XX – 2XX courses for efficient assessment.Moreover, we would like to add more modules starting from Ethics and ProfessionalResponsibility Disciplines. Since FE results

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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years, she has developed a keen interest in advancing innovation in engineering education. At present, she actively explores various methods to enhance student engagement and optimize their learning experiences through curriculum and course design. Her primary teaching objective is to foster a lifelong learning mindset in her students by promoting critical thinking and problem-based learning. Dr. AbdelGawad’s teaching philosophy integrates real-life ethical dilemmas to encourage students to think deeply, challenge their opinions, and integrate ethics into their coursework to help shape them into successful, professional and socially responsible engineers. ©American Society for

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville; Jared Fulcher, University of Evansville

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some freshmen attended each event NSPE Guest Speakers for E-Week School-level event (lunch included) • Goal: at least one guest speaker event per semester that promotes ASHRAE Guest Speaker on Ethics & Statutes, Local professional organization event licensure PDH earned for PE’s hosted on campus by ME Program Welcome/Orientation meeting for new ME ME Program • Continuous offering students – discussion of FE graduation requirement and professional licensure

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Lifelong Learning) ● Workplace Effectiveness (Teamwork; Client/Stakeholder Focus; Planning and Organizing; Creative Thinking; Problem Solving, Prevention and Decision Making; Seeking and Developing Opportunities; Working with Tools and Technology; Scheduling and Coordinating; Checking, Examining, and Recording; Business Fundamentals) ● Academic (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Communication, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Computer Skills) ● Industry-wide Technical (Foundations of Engineering; Design; Manufacturing and Construction; Operations and Maintenance; Professional Ethics; Business, Legal and Public Policy; Sustainability and Societal and Environmental Impact; Engineering

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Mendez, Purdue University

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team design projects with team sizes between 3 and 5 students. Bothcourses included individual and group assignments, which were scored as “Pass” or “No Pass”,based on whether all the specified requirements were met. The instructor provided feedback formost assignments. Students were able to revise and resubmit most types of assignments if a “NoPass” score was earned.In the second-year course, the major assignments in the course were project deliverables and anengineering ethics case study assignment. There were two types of smaller assignments that weregraded on completion: guided practice assignments, meant to prepare students in a flippedclassroom for the group activities [17], [18], and individual homework assignments. The coursesyllabus

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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be firm, they need not be overly harsh, and offenders should be provided with multiple opportunities to rectify their actions. 2. Prospective students must complete an on-demand, self-paced course on policy regarding cheating, ethical behavior, and integrity in assessment, whether proctored or not, as a prerequisite for admission. 3. Orientation seminars should be organized for university, college, and department freshmen, with instructors emphasizing the repercussions of cheating on the first day of class. 4. Assessments with a high risk of cheating should be low stakes, but students must understand that cheating is not worth the effort, despite the low stakes. 5. Instead of individual instructors

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth "Elisha" M.H. Garcia Ph.D., PE, United States Coast Guard Academy

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public health, public good. safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. an ability to communicate effectively PBL is easily assessed using presentations with a range of audiences. and papers rather than grading homework for the “right answer.” 4. an ability to recognize ethical and PBL is easily overlayed with professional professional responsibilities in society ethics statements and students’ engineering situations and make requirement to assess societal impact. informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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should allfollow the relevant standards.Graduates from the US The interviewed participant worked first in a consulting company, then in a companythat designs residential and office buildings, convention centers, and commercial spaces in theDC area, and later in a data center. When asked about the knowledge of industrial standardsprior to graduation, he noted that the courses taken during their freshman to junior years suchas engineering ethics and energy efficiency electives provided knowledge about factors ofsafety, tolerances, and other standards expected with the design aspects of machine elements.In their senior year, the participant mentioned that their design project conducted with the Bajateam allowed him to design, analyze, and

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #41887Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Curricular Content and Bachelor’sDegrees Awarded to WomenDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Integrated Design Engineering program. Her research interests include ethics, social responsibility, sustainability, and community engagement.Ms. Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder Joan Tisdale holds degrees in both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and MIT

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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experience? RQ3: According to students, what challenges did they face over the course of a year-long research experience?MethodsThis paper uses a combination of a priori and in vivo coding on qualitative, semi-structuredinterviews with 12 participants in a long-term undergraduate research program. Appropriateinstitutional ethics approval was obtained prior to data collection.Participants and SettingThe participants of this study are 12 undergraduate students in the department of Mechanical andMaterials Engineering at a land-grant, research-intensive university in the mid-west UnitedStates. The participants, comprising of eight males and four females, were in classes betweensophomore and senior year of their engineering major and were

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park

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recruit students from other majors(eg. Business and Public Policy), all students from the first three semesters came frommechanical engineering. The main barrier is that courseloads during the junior and senior yearsare often already filled with in-major requirements. EDR was always open to all majors but withits listing as an ME course, it provides little potential curricular credit for degrees in othermajors.For the fourth offering currently underway, a new course listing with a college-wide designationhelps broaden the appeal by making it easier for non-majors to take the course. The course wasalso added to a Science Technology Ethics and Policy minor, and a GenEd designation iscurrently being pursued. The cohort from the current semester now