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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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Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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at ATA Engineering where he worked as a structural analysis engineer for nine years. During this time, he both took and taught multiple professional courses and realized how many technically brilliant instructors struggled to convey information in a way that could be readily absorbed by the students. Now in his eighth year in academia Michael is researching how various teaching methods and study habits affect the absorption and long-term retention of class material in the hopes of best preparing students for their future as engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reflections on Integrating MATLAB Grader Across a Mechanical

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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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Simon Li, University of Calgary; Yves Pauchard, University of Calgary; Ahmad Ghasemloonia, University of Calgary

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’ related matters and policies. He is also the Academic Coordinator of the first year engineering program (Schulich Studio) since June 2023. Dr. Ghasemloonia is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Classification of alternative grading approaches: review and reflections from practiceAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to review and categorize how alternative grading has been practicedin higher education and reflect on how we, as instructors in a university, apply it in their courses.In this paper, the potential issues of traditional grading are characterized in three aspects: (1)judgemental, (2) high

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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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Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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for instructors to maximize student learning andcommunication skills in a third year mechanical engineering course that uses computer aideddrafting (CAD) for a design project. The current framework mirrors the review process thattakes place in industry and motivates students to keep up with major deadlines. Students need tolearn how to accept feedback, review other’s work, and communicate their designs to besuccessful in industry. The framework has been developed over three semesters and incorporatesscaffolded milestones, (peer) design reviews, and reflection. This paper presents instructorobservations of lessons learned and graduate TA observations from lab with the goal of makingthe framework accessible to other instructors of design. The

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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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Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Education include team learning, virtual teams, and team decision-making.Mr. Francisco Cima Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Technological Institute of Merida. His areas of interest are innovDanielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reflections of Undergraduate Engineering Students Completing a Cross-Disciplinary Robotics Project with Pre-Service Teachers and Fifth Graders in an Electromechanical Systems CourseAbstract. Engineering is becoming increasingly cross

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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 1: Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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activities that can be used throughout various engineering andcomputer science courses from first year to upper division [5].As part of this project, the University of Denver (DU) has developed and implemented severalactivities, including a group-based hairdryer design task for second year thermodynamicsstudents. The pilot of the activity took place in spring of 2019 and this initial experience waspresented at ASEE in 2020 [6]. Since then, the activity has been run four times and iterated tohelp strengthen the goals of the activity and assess its effectiveness. Changes since the initialpilot have included options for remote courses, added reflection time, and a focus on overalldesign process instead of detailed mathematical questions. The current

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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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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University

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asking students to reflect on their activityexperience considering this new information. To end the module, students would complete the“Working Styles Assessment” [14] to think introspectively about how they naturally work.Students will also share their working styles with their teammates. This activity has three maingoals: 1) students should gain an appreciation for the existence of different working styles, 2)team members should understand each other’s primary style so that they can work together moreeffectively, and 3) students may recognize the need to adapt their primary working style based onthose around them and their role on the project. Students will again be asked to reflect on theirexperience in the first activity. Teams may have

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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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intention is totransform the identity and mindset of the learners in our engineering programs from ‘student’ toengineer in training, or engineering apprentice.A key feature of pro-ops is that students take on professional roles in experiences intentionallydesigned to resemble a professional experience in all aspects, to differentiate them from justanother class project. We use immersion as a measure of the level of industry-like context, with ahigh level of immersion being required to qualify as a pro-op. The overarching goal of Pro-opeducation is to create a healthy professional culture (Pro-culture) within our engineeringprogram, where students engage in repeated professional experiences and tell stories about themthrough the reflective lens of

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

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were morecapable of quality work than the engineering students in the comparison group. Moreover,preliminary results showed a significant drop in scores for expecting quality and having relevantKSA during the peak of COVID during online instruction and performance of both projects,followed by a rise in mean scores during the return to in-person classes. Reflections fromavailable qualitative data were paired to help understand the quantitative data results further.IntroductionThe increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the modern work environment requires engineeringprofessionals to have the ability to communicate and collaborate with others within and outsidedisciplinary boundaries [1],[2]. Further, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

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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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collaborative skills,and solving complex problems. Many of these works present effective techniques to augment the learningprocess, whereas our study places emphasis on methods to improve students’ ability to synthesize andcommunicate their learned knowledge to a broad audience.This study explores the potential of Gala – a new, open-source, case-based learning platform – to helpstudents meaningfully package and present their learnings from project, problem, and service-basedlearning. Gala’s digital, open-access structure and focus on sustainability education attracts creators withdiverse expertise, intent, and backgrounds [8,9]. The variety of creator’s interests is reflected in Figure 1,which highlights the spread of case studies across the globe. The

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology

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the process of the coursedevelopment. These included course syllabi, assignments, and grading rubrics. Second, was the firstauthor’s ongoing reflection and further discussion of his experiences during the analysis process (i.e.,member checking and structured reflection).Facilitated autoethnographyAutoethnographic methods, generally, focus on analyzing a researcher’s own stories of their personalexperiences [22]. Analyzing such experiences aids understanding of and connection to the broader world(e.g., cultural, social) in which those stories exist. Doing so enables researchers to critically examine thedominant narratives and themes in which those experiences otherwise exist without question or analysis[15]. Autoethnographic research is useful

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Soobin Seo, Washington State University; Tahira M Probst, Washington State University; Joseph M Hewa, Washington State University

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questions are: 1. How do interdisciplinary courses influence the interdisciplinary understanding and mindset of students over the semester? 2. What dispositions and mindsets toward interdisciplinary learning are displayed in student reflections?5. MethodologyWe rely on retrospective survey methodology to obtain student reflections on the courses taken.The basis of the Fall 2023 Trainee survey was to gather data on improving students’ experienceand measuring progress toward program goals after taking the Leadership course. Students arecurrently enrolled in the Business course (Spring 2024), and will take the Psychology course inSpring 2025. Thus, the current study is based on our preliminary data from the Fall

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 12: Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, University of Oklahoma; Angela E. Arndt

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not calculate the centroid. Both made reference to not using this skill in other courses and typically dealing with simple shapes (i.e. squares and rectangles) or using tabulated values of centroids. Neither had “prepped” for this topic in the statics course yet. Solution Evaluation & Do participants reflect Relatively few students reflected on any of their work Sense-Making on their work as they as they progressed through the problem. Only two solve the problem? students were

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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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experiences: one group prototyped a wristband to relieve anxiety, and anothergroup designed a damper system to prevent bolt bounce in firearms. Throughout the process,students were tasked with generating ideas both individually and in groups, interviewingstakeholders, and reflecting on the value added for their proposed projects. To prepare forprototyping, students were assigned safety and machine shop equipment training early in thesemester.Mechanical Vibrations utilizing the new project structure was taught across three differentsemesters with three different faculty members, using a variety of delivery methods. Facultycollaborated closely, both during the course's developmental phase and throughout the semester,to ensure a common entrepreneurially

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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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Karen Supan, Norwich University

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learn about the case. Bywriting about the experience, they could reflect on their use of problem-solving and criticalthinking skills. In the case study report, the students also reflected on how much their perceptionof AI changed from the beginning of the module to the end of it.The assignment was introduced immediately following a unit on vapor power plants. Theassignment, as given to students, is included below:Each group will be given a real-world case study that involves nuclear energy and artificialintelligence. With your group, you will review the case study using a “Case Study Analysis” and“Independent Research” Worksheet. Your group will make a presentation on the case study tothe class. The presentation should include the following

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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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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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additional assignments. The goal of these assignments wasthat students could either learn a new skill or improve upon what they had previously learned.The additional assignments included the following options: • SOLIDWORKS Tutorials – 3% each (up to 15%) • Build your own item – 5% each (up to 10%) • Build your own assembly – 15 % • Make your own tutorial – 10% • Learn to use a different CAD tool – 5%Each assignment required deliverables such as proof of completion, for example an engineeringdrawing of the item they built, and a written reflection on what they learned from completing theassignment. Students could earn up to 35% towards their CAD grade from any combination ofthe assignments they chose.Starting in week three of the

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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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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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collected from undergraduate engineering students assigned to groups in thecomparison and treatment conditions from Fall 2019 to Fall 2022. Data was collectedelectronically through the CATME teammate evaluations and project reflections(treatment, n = 137; comparison, n = 112). CATME uses a series of questions assessed on a5-point Likert scale. Quantitative analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Covariance(ANCOVA) showed that engineering students in the treatment group expected more quality,were more satisfied, and had more task commitment than engineering students working withintheir discipline. However, no statistically significant differences were observed for teamworkeffectiveness categories such as contribution to the team’s work

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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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; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Indicators of Change in Mechanical Engineering Instructors’ Teaching Practices Across Five YearsAbstractCurrent best practices in teaching and learning are often not implemented in engineering courses,including those of mechanical engineering. The low rate of the adoption of best practices inteaching and learning can be attributed to the variation in training among individual educatorsand a lack of time to learn about and implement new teaching strategies. A significant disruptionto higher education in 2020 created an opportunity for instructors to change their

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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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Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati; Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati; David Allen Evenhouse, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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further tested for student motivation in the future.Maalouf and Putzeys (2020) blended multiple interventions focusing on learning withtechnology and conducted a hybrid classroom before the pandemic lockdown. The paper waswell structured and used a very consistent standardized language and presented every aspect ofits work in detail explaining how they conducted their intervention and why. Their outcomeswere similar to Davishahl et al. (2022) in the sense that despite its results lacking significance,the students’ written and surveyed responses showed a preference for new changes incomparison to other previous traditional courses.Goldberg et al. (2015) conducted a practice-based intervention focused on student reflection andself-regulation

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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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. In Survey S4.2, students were asked how much they would like to sacrifice for a job position inthe renewable energy industry compared to a traditional company. Sacrifices on salary difference,driving distance, and driving time were given as response options with varying acceptance levels.The sacrifice levels are mapped to a 0-6 scale so that a maximum average score might reflect theirintention to sacrifice more for a renewable job option. The average score for this response is 3.67,indicating that they are willing to sacrifice their salary/driving distance/time to a reasonable extentfor a job in the renewable industry. Fig. 4 Survey response a) S5.1 on sacrifice for a job position in renewable energy whencompared with a traditional company

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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/controversial topics c. Reflect upon their own professional identity and personal ethical values and the intersection with the discipline 3. Demonstrate ethical decision-making. 4. Demonstrate societal awareness through an ability to identify needs, challenges, and problems in a local, regional, and global context. a. Engage as a citizen leader professionally and academically b. Demonstrate engagement in professional societies c. Demonstrate the consideration of social justice in decision-makingD. Teamwork, Leadership, and InclusivityProgram Goal: The successful student will be able to contribute to a successful team by takingon different roles within the team, and through creating a collaborative

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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proved to be daunting, for both participants and organizers.For best possible participant availability the workshop was held during an academicbreak on consecutive days. However, the short calendar span was not conducive toin-depth reflection or detailed course planning, and there was definitely no time forimplementation and testing. Although enthusiasm was high after the workshop, thebeginning of the spring academic semester quickly pushed planned activities to theback burner, and momentum fizzled. Course assignment changes and changes infaculty positions further complicated implementation of the course changes plannedduring the workshop. In addition, the planning and presentation of the workshop contentwas up to the organizers, and this

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 15: Automation and Machine Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rui Li, New York University; Victoria Bill, New York University ; Jack Bringardner, New York University

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, and pictures describing weekly progress. Thisallowed the instructor to track the progress asynchronously and provide formative feedback.Also, the students attended weekly meetings to update their progress, reflections, and futuresteps. At the beginning of Week 12, the students were assigned into smaller groups of 5 to workon designing, assembling, and operating the manufacturing line. The training evaluation includesthe following criteria: • Task 1: Could robotic arm 1 be activated by the voice module? • Task 2: Could robotic arms 2 and 3 pick up the cube and place the cube back on the line? • Task 3: Could robotic arm 4 detect the color of the object and sort it in terms of red, blue, yellow, and green? • Task 4: Could

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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emphasizing the need to adjust theirstrategies based on the problem's unique context. “As problems become novel and complex, sodoes the need to adapt and be ready to pivot our approach”, according to another engineer thatwe interviewed. This reflects the literature's suggestion that solving complex problems requires abalance between systematic methods and flexible thinking [9].Decision TreesThe use of decision trees was mentioned as a specific diagnostic technique, providing astructured framework for decision-making. An engineer remarks: "… (they) help us organizeour thoughts and highlight the complexity of troubleshooting and the importance of data-drivendecision-making,". Our discussions with engineers reveal a multifaceted approach

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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utility of grades. Onecommon understanding is that grades should reflect students’ achievement or mastery of courselearning objectives. Traditional points-based approaches to grading are common in college-levelcourses, but these approaches unfortunately emphasize the extrinsic motivational factor ofaccumulating points rather than the intrinsic motivation of mastering the course learningobjectives [1, 2]. Furthermore, the variation in scores given in points-based grading by differentinstructors and teaching assistants may require curving or adjusting grades in a way that is notconsistent between courses or sections. This may lead to uncertainty in grades and studentanxiety. Students may also be disincentivized to collaborate with one another if

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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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discussion in [3]). The demographics of those earning Bachelor’s degrees mayhave been skewed by COVID. Further, there are inconsistencies in the timing of the AASHEratings, course counts, and graduates. The data don’t reflect students’ processes of selectinginstitutions and persisting to graduation (e.g., students graduating in 2020-2021 likely wereselecting colleges in ~2016, but the information available and actual sustainability content incourses can vary over time).Results and DiscussionThe results of correlation tests with the 2019-2020 demographics of ME undergraduate degreerecipients are shown in Table 3, across all institutions, public institutions, and private institutions.The dark tan color highlights correlations that meet the

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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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Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College; Gregory Reich; Joshua Guinto; Jared Lush

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would take advantage ofthese research opportunities. In addition, for the 29% of undergrads that take the opportunity towork on a research team, utilizing the knowledge in pedagogical advancements to enhance thoseresearch experiences could have a significant impact on those students.The Kolb model is characterized by a cycle that begins with Concrete Experience (CE), proceedswith Reflective Observation (RO) and Abstract -Conceptualization (AC), and ends, beforerestarting, with Active Experimentation (AE) (see Figure 1). Educational environments thatincorporate all four parts or categories of the cycle have been shown to span the spectrum ofstudent learning styles more fully, and in general to enhance the overall learning experience [4-7]. The

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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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Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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, and then share their thoughts withthe class [24], [25]. Additionally, the use of discussion boards provides students with a platformto engage in collaborative and reflective discussions on course topics, thereby promoting deeperunderstanding and critical thinking [8], [26]. Furthermore, the "muddiest point" techniqueencourages students to identify and articulate the most challenging or unclear aspects of thematerial, allowing instructors to address these areas of difficulty directly. By integrating theseactive learning strategies into the course, students are provided with opportunities for peerinteraction, self-reflection, and clarification of complex topics, ultimately contributing to a moredynamic and effective learning experience in the

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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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Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Chris Carroll P.E., Saint Louis University; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University

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engineeringeducation. The significant improvements observed in students' scores on the EntrepreneurialMinset Learning Assessment (ESEMA) surveys indicate that these pedagogical approaches havethe potential to enhance both theoretical understanding and practical skills. Despite the challengespresented by the traditional emphasis on theoretical knowledge, the integration of PBL and EMLhas provided students with practical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset essential for success inthe field.In reflecting on the results of this study, it becomes evident that the integration of Problem-BasedLearning (PBL) and Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) holds promise for enhancingmechanical engineering education. The significant improvements observed in students

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hiram Cover, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Education at Purdue University. She is currently a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her role in the College of Engineering at UNL is to lead the disciplinary-based education research initiative, establishing a cadre of engineering education research faculty in the engineering departments and creating a graduate program. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Dr. Grace Panther, University of Nebraska