Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederic-Charles Krynen, Stanford University; Carl E. Wieman

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

made during a four-week period inwhich they design and build a physical device—a candy dispenser in the control course and astamping machine in the intervention course. A set of metrics of performance were comparedwith those of students in the control offering prior to the redesign of the course. 1IntroductionIn 2015, Stanford University’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)curriculum underwent significant restructuring [1]. The program was altered to be comprised of aset of core classes and a set of concentrations in which students could choose to specialize. In theprocess, ME102 - Foundations of Product Realization was created. An introductory course to therelevant fields, ME

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ender A Finol, University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

UTSA and only about one-thirdat UTSA. Calculus I is a major predictor of future success in science and engineering programs,hence it is critical that students master the course material [1]-[2]. The future success of transferstudents is essential to a 4-year University like UTSA which has many transfer students. It isreported that transfer students often experience difficulty feeling part of the student communityand this can negatively impact their future academic achievements [3]. UTSA, like many 4-yearuniversity engineering programs work with local community colleges to create a detailedsemester-by-semester course plans for eventual transfer [4], some social and academicintegration activities [5] as well as cohort activities for transfer

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

contained within each class. In the 100-levelcourse, students selected their project based on personal interests and followed the engineeringdesign process to develop, test, and redesign a prototype. In the fluid mechanics class, studentsdesigned a pumped pipeline system for a hypothetical plant. This study aimed to determinewhether participating in the interdisciplinary project affected students’ evaluation of their ownand their teammates’ teamwork effectiveness skills, measured using the Behaviorally AnchoredRating Scale (BARS) version of the Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness(CATME). The five dimensions of CATME measured in this study are (1) contribution to theteam’s work, (2) interacting with teammates, (3) keeping the team

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juliana Danesi Ruiz, The University of Iowa; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa; Phillip Deierling

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

industry. His research and teaching interests are in advanced manufacturing, industry 4.0, machine learning & vision, and autonomous robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work-In-Progress: Integrating hands-on exploration into an undergraduate robotics and automation classIntroduction For many students to have a positive educational experience in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes, it is frequently important to have students engagemeaningfully with theoretical, often abstract concepts through active learning-based hands-onexperiences [1]. This hybrid pedagogical technique in which abstract concepts learned in classare paired

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. Collaboration 1 paired a100-level engineering Information Literacy class in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering witha 300-level Educational Foundation class. Collaboration 2 combined a 300-levelElectromechanical Systems class in Mechanical Engineering with a 400-level EducationalTechnology class. Collaboration 3 paired a 300-level Fluid Mechanics class in MechanicalEngineering Technology with a 400-level Elementary Science Methods class. Collaborations 1and 3 interacted with fourth or fifth graders by developing and delivering lessons to theelementary students. Students in collaboration 2 worked with fifth graders in an after-schooltechnology club. While each collaboration had its unique elements, all collaborations includedthe engineering design

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Esfahani; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

relationshipsbetween time management, self-efficacy, course load, and academic performance. Students in thefully remote course reported better time management and self efficacy than students in the hybridcourse, and there were significant relationships between time management, self efficacy, andacademic performance in both course formats.IntroductionWhile online classes have been widely available for a few decades [1], the COVID-19 pandemicforced college students who had selected in-person engineering instruction into online or hybridclasses. These learning environment changes led to shifts in students’ time management behavior.Because undergraduate engineering programs are career-centric, helping future graduates developskills like time management before

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

technical and engineering education conferences. Areas of expertise and research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mecha- nisms, Materials Science, Fracture Mechanics, Process-Structure-Property Relationships, Finite Element Stress Analysis Modeling, Failure Analysis, ASME BPV Code Sec VIII Div. 1 &2, API 579/ASME FFS- 1 Code, Materials Testing and Engineering Education. Professionally registered engineer in the State of Texas (PE).Jonathan Weaver-Rosen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Vertical Integration of Teamwork Skills from Sophomore to Senior and Beyond!Introduction Importance of Teamwork Skills in Engineering

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manohar Chidurala, Western Kentucky University; Riley Bishop; Brandon Charles Sekula, Western Kentucky University; Nathaniel Burris, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

results that vary from computational models.The typical method of performing these experiments is the wind tunnel, a device that uses a fan toproduce uniform airflow through a duct that contains a test section, an area in the middle of thetunnel where the test object is placed. Figure 1. Hampton H-6910 Wind Tunnel Western Kentucky University’s Thermo-Fluids Laboratory currently possesses a HampdenModel H-6910 wind tunnel, shown in Fig. 1, designed for educational purposes. A fan on the rightdrives ambient air through the wind tunnel from the left to the right. Air enters the wind tunnelfrom the nozzle on the left. The air passes through the test section, the clear section in middle, inuniform flow. Uniform flow

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

' readiness for work and their mastery of specificcompetencies (e.g., technical skills, communication skills, etc.) has long been of interest to theengineering education community [1]–[4]. Critiques of new engineers’ competencies date backto the 1918 Mann Report and have continued through the last century. More recently, a 2012American Society of Mechanical Engineers report claimed that new graduates lack proficiency inareas like practical experience, problem solving, and design [2]. Other recent studies haveidentified teamwork and communication skills as lacking amongst new engineers [5]–[7]. Martinet al. [8] attempted to categorize what industry expectations are of engineering graduates,dividing attributes into technical and non-technical

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

wee sing Yeo, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati; Azrul Abidin Zakaria; Zubaidi Faiesal Bin Mohamad Rafaai

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

attributes through the lens of accreditationand professional body. Thirdly, it discusses students’ complex problem-solving processthough modeling activities by undertaking a problem-based project. Foremost among the challenges for the 21st Century engineering education, set forth byNational Academy of Engineering, is to meet current and future demands for engineering skillsand knowledge related to the nation’s economy and society: the development of technologyinnovation to drive national competitiveness, long-term economic growth, solve societalchange and quality of life [1]. Therefore, the success of rapid globally interconnectedtechnological innovation depends on social, cultural, political, and economic factors. Forexample, solution of

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood, University of Prince Edward Island; Emma Bodil Stryhn Christensen, University College Absalon, Denmark; Analiya Benny; Matthew Hutchinson; Gayla Cameron

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

students [1]. Studies have shown that the adoptionof OER materials provides significant cost savings without sacrificing academic outcomes [2,3],and that students appreciate the variety and ease of access of the resources [4]. Additionally, OERsallow for more interactivity as well as having a smaller impact on the environment, reducing paperwaste [5]. Lastly, OERs were shown to have more positive impact on historically underservedstudents, international students, and low-income students [3,6].At the University of Prince Edward Island, an informal survey by the Student Union from Fall2022 showed that 94% of the nearly 600 students would use an OER if it were available, with 69%of surveyed students rating the quality as a good or very good

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gavin Bathgate; Dylan Perlino; Cameron Howard; Owen Frink; Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

performancewas tested by forcing water at two different pressures through the devices, and the time to drainvolume was measured. Finally, the entire water was completely drained through the devices,proving the successful fabrication of the devices.IntroductionTechnical ConceptMicrofluidics has been on the rise since the introduction of the field in the 1960s; however, theproduction was not the most available or optimized at the time. Some of the first and mostsuccessful microfluidic devices were created to advance Inkjet printing in the 1990s [1].Currently, microfluidic devices are being implemented within many fields, notably the medical,research, and fuel cell fields. The medical field has begun using microfluidics in applicationssuch as microfluidic

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Texas A&M University; Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University; Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

studytime solving textbook problems [1, 2]. In undergraduate engineering courses, most of thesetextbook problems (and course assessments designed by instructors to include these textbookproblems either verbatim or a variation of these problems) are designed to evaluate the ability ofstudents to recall facts and basic concepts, and apply these concepts in various contexts to solvenumerical problems (Please refer to Tables A.1 and A.2 for sample questions). Students mightdevelop problem-solving skills, partially through pattern-based recognition, by completing theseassignments and also be able to achieve good grades in the course. However, these grades (andoverall GPAs) are often not an accurate reflection of their understanding of

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

universities and organizations and was developed with funding from the NationalScience Foundation.1 Raison d’ˆetreThe construction of machines and robots involves the utilization of one or more mechanisms totransmit or convert motions between interlinked parts. It is widely accepted that an inadequate se-lection and design of mechanisms in robots cannot be rectified by advanced electronics or computerprogramming. During his keynote address at the International Foundation of Robotics Research(IFRR) Colloquia in 2020, Prof. Shigeo Hiroshe spoke about the significance of mechanism de-sign in robotics and emphasized that it is the foundation of a robot. He further mentioned that evenif considerable efforts are devoted to other aspects, such as

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Carol Geary, Virginia Tech; Natali C. Huggins, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

teams,undergraduate research, and service-learning organizations. The first phase of this study,reported in this paper, involves the implementation of an electronic survey to measure the impactof engineering-focused extra-/co-curricular activities on students’ academic achievement andself-efficacy. Academic achievement is measured using questions from the Statics ConceptInventory [1], and self-efficacy is measured using a series of questions from self-efficacy surveyitems [2] that ask students to rate on a six-point Likert scale their capability in (a) specificengineering skills such as working with machine and engineering design, and (b) generalengineering coursework. Based on the results from the survey administered to junior and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

project-based learning.Additionally, survey results demonstrated that first-generation students may have additionalobstacles to their learning outside the classroom including family and work responsibilities.Finally, the survey results indicated that including a project focused on engineering researchincreased students’ knowledge of and interest in the research enterprise of the university.IntroductionPrior to the pandemic, the Mechanical Engineering department had begun a careful examinationof the retention of first and second year students and, in particular, underrepresented anddisadvantaged groups including women, underrepresented minorities, and first generationstudents [1]. In this work, it was found that retention of women to graduation

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

engineering may be presented to 1st-year students and how careerplanning might be better positioned for future engineers.BackgroundThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public engineering-focused university inRapid City, South Dakota. One of the largest engineering undergraduate programs at SouthDakota Mines is mechanical engineering (ME). According to the ME department, theundergraduate program “offers a premier project-based engineering design curriculum andprovides [the] graduates with superior educational experience through teaching and learning,research and development, and service & social responsibility” [1].Many engineering students are attracted to the automotive industry due to its continuedexcellence in innovation. The

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roya Salehzadeh, University of Alabama; Gustavo Galvani, University of Alabama; Anahita Zargarani, University of Alabama ; Nader Jalili, University of Alabama; Daniel J. Fonseca, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

its instruction across the state. The event was intended to expose the teachers tosome elements and components of an SMS, connect them with our industrial and educationalpartners, and help them with the implementation of manufacturing programs at their institutions.During the Workshop, high school educators participated in three training sessions including 1)Introduction to Manufacturing Automation, Industry 4.0 and Smart Sensors, 2) ProgrammableLogic Control (PLC), and 3) Industrial Robot Programming. Key industrial partners conductedpresentations and equipment demonstrations for the participants to help them incorporate theteaching of manufacturing technologies into their institutions’ STEM curricula. This paperdiscusses the imparted

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Ken Lulay, P.E., University of Portland; John D. Lynch

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

practices, including analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of their labdata/products. Additionally, students appeared to improve their awareness of a technicalaudience, expecting engineering language, styles, and conventions commonly shared by writersin engineering.1. IntroductionUndergraduate students entering engineering programs possess years of educational experiencethat impact their learning in the major. Once in college, most engineering undergraduates takegeneral education writing courses, so-called first-year composition, in their freshman year.Writing educators across US post-secondary schools have used student outcomes, called WritingProgram Administrator (WPA) Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition (3.0) [1],focusing on

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Han, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

video viewer data and thein-class activity participation was tracked by class attendance. The paper reports that themodality of other courses that students were co-enrolled in at the time of taking the flippedclassroom affected student participation more than the modality of the flipped classroom itself.Both pre-class and in-class participation rates decreased as the percentage of in-person courses inthe department increased. In addition, a correlation was found between the percentage ofstudents who fully watched videos and the percentage of students who received B or highergrades. Lastly, recommendations are made to increase pre-class participation in an in-personflipped classroom.1. IntroductionIn 2020, students and educators went through an

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Najmus Saqib, University of Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

course learning outcomes [1].From the students’ perspective, review sessions serve as an opportunity to learn about the examformat and get a general understanding of the types of questions they will be expected to answeror the types of problems they will be expected to solve. On the other side of the classroom, for aninstructor, exam reviews may feel like a tedious and redundant exercise, where one is expectedto regurgitate topics already covered in detail and to solve a series of example problems teasinglysimilar to what might appear on the exam.Another approach to exam reviews is hosting a question-and-answer (Q&A) session withstudents without a set agenda. This approach usually leads to disastrously low classroomparticipation and

Conference Session

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)

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. Students can anticipate formal sanctionsfrom the university that could adversely affect their grades and, in some situations, their abilityto advance in their academic careers. Despite the severe consequences, students still violateacademic honesty. Academic dishonesty has existed for ages, but the recent COVID-19pandemic and advancements in information technology, including artificial intelligence, havemade these unethical activities much more widespread and challenging to curtail [1]. Academicsand universities worldwide need help to develop ways to combat plagiarism, and these efforts arehampered by services that provide solutions to assignments for a fee for college students [1].This type of illicit service is referred to by its official titles

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; Rebecca R. Romatoski, St. Ambrose University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

overnight. Faculty faced many challenges relatedto ensuring effective learning in different modes of instruction. The problems were faced by thefaculty who had no prior experience in teaching the hybrid and online classes and had onlytaught traditional face-to-face (F2F) courses, as well as the faculty who had prior experienceteaching online courses. At the same time, challenges were also faced by the students in learningthe material effectively due to the loss of motivation for various reasons. This posed a massiveproblem for the universities and faculty, inspiring the present study which had earlier designedan effective course structure for hybrid courses in AY 2020-21 [1]. Since the higher educationinstitutions moved towards fully F2F

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Delson, University of California at San Diego; James Lynch, University of California at San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

; Vigeant et al.]. These courses value curiosity as one of thecomponents of an entrepreneurial mindset, but the primary emphasis is not on increasingcuriosity are it relates to engineering. The KEEN-affiliated programs typically teach in thecontext of working on real-world design projects, which is resources intensive and often limitedto 1 or 2 such course in an undergraduate engineering curriculum.In this paper, the authors aim to develop methods for teaching curiosity in more traditional labsetting, where all students can work on the same prescribed assignments. These curiositybuilding activities are implemented before student tackle their 15 week real-world capstonedesign project. Accordingly, the ultimate objectives of the KEEN affiliated

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Procopio; John Morris, Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Mechanical Engineering at Clemson in 1998. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Purdue University. Dr. Wagner was previously on the engin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Application of Product Lifecycle Management in the University Classroom and Laboratory1. Introduction Product Lifecycle Management, otherwise known as PLM, has emerged as an essential processand tool suite for a wide range of companies across the globe [1]. The adoption of digital designand manufacturing processes can accelerate the product development cycle and enable greaterproduct functionality and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuhao Xu, Prairie View A&M University; Bo Zhao; Steve Tung, University of Arkansas; Han Hu, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

electronics. The specific areas in- clude single-phase and two-phase cooling with textured surfaces, remote sensing using acoustic emissions and optical imaging, and data-driven modeling of transport processes and multimodal data fusion. His re- search is supported by federal and state agencies including NSF, NASA, AEDC, and ASGC as well as industrial companies including Google and Safe Foods. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Infusing Data Science into Mechanical Engineering Curriculum with Course- Specific Machine Learning Modules Yuhao Xu 1, Bo Zhao 2, Steve Tung 3, and Han Hu 31 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prairie View A&M

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

school year of2025-2026 [1]. A quarter system is based on three 10-week terms in the fall, winter, and spring,that gives enough time for a full 10-week summer term and, although less common than thesemester system, is prevalent across the United States [2]. A semester system is based on two 15 or16-week terms in the fall and spring. Our university was mandated to make this switch, with theprimary reason given to make centralized operations of our university system easier; we are thelast university campus (of 27) in our system on the quarter system [1]. This transition involvescompletely transitioning our entire curriculum in a university wide effort, requiring manydifferent perspectives and opinions. In approaching this process, we found

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

outcomes.Collaborative teams are formed to build a mini version of a production line using xArm robots, aconveyor belt, and selected sensors. An end-of-course learning assessment survey indicated thatstudents self-reported an improved understanding of the course topics.1. Introduction and BackgroundThe fourth industrial revolution introduced the integration of digital technologies into themanufacturing process to increase productivity and efficiency. As part of Industry 4.0, themanufacturing industry is being digitally transformed to produce smarter products, gadgets,processes, and connected facilities [1-3], which is widely recognized as the fourth industrialrevolution. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) is a key component of this revolution, as are a varietyof

Conference Session

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Fluid MechanicsAbstract: A project was introduced at the end of the semester of a fundamental fluid mechanicscourse four years ago. Since then, the project expanded to start at the beginning of the semesterand run throughout the semester with a final presentation on the last day of classes. This projectallows for several learning experiences: (1) it increases the ability of students to relate to thematerial as they select groups based on interest, (2) it increases multiculturalism, as the topicswere specifically chosen to be focused on different geographic regions of the world, often with ahumanitarian focus, and (3) it allows students creative license in applying what they arelearning in the course.Active

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 8: Thermo-Fluids Theory and Computation

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

seven current ABETStudent Outcomes (SOs), it is envisioned that, with the appropriate performance indices, the coursewill contribute to satisfying SO (1): Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,SO (5): Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives,and SO (7): Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learningstrategies. Student reporting requirements and the necessary rubrics are incorporated to enable theassessment of the various performance indices for the ABET SO’s.IntroductionTraditionally, undergraduate computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer