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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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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

Conference Session

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

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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

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identify commonalities in their constructions andinterpretations of their experiences.This paper draws from data collected for a larger, comparative case study [10]. Data werecollected from mechanical engineering students who were taking second- and third-year coursesduring March 2020. Participants were recruited from two large, public, comprehensiveuniversities and were interviewed about their experiences taking courses during the pandemic.This study was approved by the appropriate ethics review boards prior to data collection.Participants and SettingsParticipants were 11 mechanical engineering students who, at the time of the interview, weretaking 2nd or 3rd year mechanical engineering courses in March 2020 at one of two institutions: alarge

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel James Murphy, The University of Iowa; Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa; Jae-eun Russell

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Judgment," 2016.[6] J. E. S. Swenson and A. W. Johnson, "Exhibiting Productive Beginnings of Engineering Judgment during Open-Ended Modeling Problems in an Introductory Mechanics of Materials Course," 2019.[7] J. Gainsburg, "The Mathematical Disposition of Structural Engineers," 2007.[8] M. Davis, "A Plea for Judgment," Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 789-808, 12 2012.[9] J. Swenson, A. Johnson and J. Toftegaard, "The Effect of Assignment Scaffolding on Engineering Judgement," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE, Vols. 2021-October, 2021.[10] R. M. Marra, K. A. Rodgers, D. Shen and B. Bogue, "Women engineering students and self-efficacy: A multi-year, multi-institution study of women engineering

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bingling Huang, California State University, Fullerton; Chan Lu, University of Georgia

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forstudents in the early stages of their learning journey with limited practical experience. Inconclusion, our study underlines the need for a cautious and conservative approach to theincorporation of ChatGPT in engineering education, particularly in tasks that are relevant onreasoning, with human educators continuing to play an irreplaceable role. To help facultiesteaching similar subjects, we recommend the following strategies:Discuss AI’s Limitations and Ethical Issues. It’s vital to teach students about AI’s shortcomings,such as biases, inaccuracies, and mistakes. This can lead to a more comprehensive understandingof what AI can and cannot do.Host Workshops on ChatGPT and Other AI Tools. Offer workshops or seminars that givestudents practical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology

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Higher Education,vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 342–360, 2021.[2] A. Yoshimura and C. W. Borst, "A study of class meetings in VR: Student experiences ofattending lectures and of giving a project presentation," Frontiers in Virtual Reality, vol. 2, p.648619, 2021.[3] E. Southgate et al., "Embedding immersive virtual reality in classrooms: Ethical,organizational and educational lessons in bridging research and practice," International Journalof Child-Computer Interaction, vol. 19, pp. 19–29, 2019.[4] T. E. Goldsmith and P. J. Johnson, "A structural assessment of classroom learning," inPathfinder Associative Networks: Studies in Knowledge Organization, R. W. Schvaneveldt, Ed.Norwood, NJ: Ablex, 1990.[5] R. D. Reason, P. T. Terenzini, and R. J. Domingo

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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forhigh-quality education for sustainable development. This educational approach requires a multi-method approach, a combination of different pedagogical approaches that resonate with students[7]. 2 The surveys developed for this study used a synthesis of twelve sustainability competenciesavailable in the literature, namely: systems thinking, empathy & change of perspective, personalinvolvement, interdisciplinary work, anticipatory thinking, justice, responsibility & ethics,strategic action [8], critical thinking & analysis, communication & use of media, assessment &evaluation, tolerance for ambiguity & uncertainty [9]; and interpersonal relations & collaboration[10

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

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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

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rhetorical knowledge, critical thinking, and reading for first-year compositioncourses, composing, writing processes, and knowledge of conventions. The first-year 1composition curriculum emphasizes the rhetorical situation (writer, audience, purpose, andcontext), rhetorical appeals (logical, ethical, and emotional), and genre awareness in the writingprocess [1]. Most first-year composition courses are taught and/or administrated by English orCommunication departments.Although engineering undergraduates learn academic writing in first-year composition or othergeneral education writing courses, they often struggle to transfer the writing knowledge fromthose courses to engineering courses [2]. This is

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Gregg, Penn State University; Daniel Cortes; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Laura L. Pauley P.E., Penn State University; Minkyung Lee, Penn State University

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engineeringprograms, emphasizing the need for students to design within various constraints, including economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability [4].Meeting these broad ABET requirements is achievable through various instructional approaches andcourse designs.Teaching machine design traditionally is challenging as many students lack familiarity with machinecomponents and their real-world applications [4]. Due to logistical challenges, such as large class sizesand limited access to physical devices, instructors often resort to using images, videos, and CAD modelsto illustrate machine component functionality. Lectures typically involve board explanations or pre-designed slides, which may lack

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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and social science courses intheir curriculum, wondering whether a direct focus on technical subjects is more beneficial.However, a comprehensive education is crucial for addressing complex engineering challenges.Engineers need to be well-rounded professionals, equipped not only with technical competencebut also critical thinking, ethical skills, cultural understanding, and awareness of the socialimpact of their work. We propose an approach that infuses historical figures (mathematician,scientists, engineers) and case studies into two junior level engineering courses to address thisconcern.In this paper, we investigate the impact of introducing historical figures and unique case studiesinto engineering courses. Selected historical figures and

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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, professionalorganizations, and engineering ethics. Planned Strategies for the CAM program: CAM scholarmeetings will include career and graduate school preparedness topics every year (with theassistance of the Career and Internship Center) so that the students are prepared at all academiclevels. E-portfolios will be created with applications for internships, jobs, and graduate schoolsin mind.5. Current Academic Tutoring. In addition to general academic tutoring available through theUniversity, the CET offers tutoring specific to engineering in lower-level classes at theEngineering Tutoring Lab. Tutors are advanced upper-level students. CAM scholarship recipientswill receive tutoring as needed. Planned Strategies for the CAM program: Additional tutors willbe hired

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabian Sorce, Imperial College London; Idris Kevin Mohammed; Kate Ippolito; Marc Masen

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. Minichiello and A. Iqbal, "Perceived Factors Contributing to the SubjectiveWellbeing of Undergraduate Engineering Students: An Exploratory Study," International Journal ofEnvironmental Research and Public Health, vol. 19, (23), 2022. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316284.[3] D. Kim and B. K. Jesiek, "Work-in-Progress: Emotion and Intuition in Engineering Students’ EthicalDecision Making and Implications for Engineering Ethics Education," 2019. DOI: 10.18260/1-2--33666.[4] N. N. Kellam et al, "Uncovering the role of emotion in engineering education within an integratedcurricular experience," in 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2011.[5] L. F. Barrett, "The theory of constructed emotion: an active inference account of interoceptionand categorization

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Heather Doty, University of Delaware

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locations in the middle of the span. In actualpractice, mechanical engineers are more likely to design machines which are not strictlycomposed of two-force members and have non-obvious failure locations. There is therefore aneed to provide students in Statics with learning experiences that allow for open-ended,conceptual (rather than procedural) approaches to problem-solving.Effective Problem-Solving Approaches in EngineeringSupporting and improving students’ analytical and problem-solving skills is critical forproducing engineering graduates who can generate technological solutions that are safe, ethical,and meet the needs of end users [10]. As a fundamental engineering course, Statics requiresstudents to develop and use disciplinary analytical

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler

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learning, 5. providing mentorship, not supervising, as students choose objectives, methods, and testing and assessment process of their project, 6. enabling students to reflect on what they learned from their projects and how these projects relate to the real world through survey and open discussions, 7. having consistent follow-up through scaffolded PBL assignments, as well as providing formative feedback for improvement, and 8. making project prepared and presented for external audience to motivate student accomplishment [16].Although PBL activities have been employed in courses to help students quickly learn newconcepts as well as prepare students with skills such as leadership, team building, ethical

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Instiutes for Research (AIR); David L Burris, University of Delaware; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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study did not measure the extent to which students were able to transfer skillslearned in this course to subsequent courses. Given that Technical Communications is afoundational course in our undergraduate program, which embeds writing across the curriculum[6, 9, 22, 23], we plan to employ common templates, exemplars, and rubrics in otherundergraduate courses where technical communication skills are required. Future research willinvestigate longitudinal transfer of technical communications skills by students from this courseto subsequent courses in their undergraduate programs of study.In future iterations of the course, we plan to embed workplace-relevant ethical considerationsinto assignments and meaningfully integrate AI tools to promote

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ozgul Yasar-Inceoglu, California State University, Chico; JoAna Brooks, California State University, Chico; David G Alexander, California State University, Chico; Sam Lloyd-Harry, California State University, Chico

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, Calculations, Conclusion, and Raw Data. There are two quizzes inthe semester which are based on the covered laboratory experiments and a comprehensive finalexam which consist of questions related to the theory, measurements, and calculations of eachexperiment. Final course grade is traditionally calculated based on the laboratory reports (65%),two quizzes (15%), and a final exam (20%).CURE-E Implementation: The integration of the CURE-E project into Materials Science andEngineering Laboratory aims to offer students genuine research experience, enhance theirresearch skills, foster scientific thinking and approach, promote research ethics, and provideadditional opportunities to support their career aspirations. In addition to the materials

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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requisiteskillsets suitable for GEI in the future. The intervention plans we developed and used for thisstudy align with the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Developmentframework, which emphasizes the need for high-quality education for sustainabledevelopment. This educational approach requires a multi-method approach, a combination ofdifferent pedagogical approaches that resonate with students [7]. The surveys developed forthis study used a synthesis of twelve sustainability competencies available in the literature,namely systems thinking, empathy & change of perspective, personal involvement,interdisciplinary work, anticipatory thinking, justice, responsibility & ethics, and strategicaction [9], critical thinking & analysis

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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argue and change their grades.While these features of traditional grading can be criticized for how they can impede studentlearning, we also want to balance the view that these features have their own reason in theeducation system. For example, summative grades are important for managing academicstandings, scholarships, and graduate school admission. One-off examinations are common inprofessional licensure processes (e.g., engineering ethics examination). The complexity behindgrading stems from the fact that grades are not just intended for student learning; they are alsoimportant for social and professional constructs [4].In response to the negative effects of traditional grading, ungrading has been advocated toremove grades entirely from the

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ME Division 3: Modern Tools and Methods in Structural Analysis and CAD

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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work together. It is unclear if these students, the majority of whom areGeneration Z, tend to think of themselves as self-reliant or if the COVID-19 pandemiclockdowns have made lasting effects of isolationism in their work ethics. Another possibleexplanation comes from students lacking confidence in the advice or feedback from peers, as onecomment stated (Q18).3.3 Perceived Design and CAD Skills and Students’ Benefits After Design ReviewMore than half of the students agreed with the statement that they had strong CAD and designskills coming into the course, much higher than anticipated when examining the Part II surveyresponses. The question then becomes about who benefits from design review and how. Basedon the students’ perceived design

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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Fleming, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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provide students with a chance toreflect on the design of the system, rather than just providing an analysis of the dataset, and toencourage students to recall and incorporate other thermodynamic concepts.DiscussionThe project described in the paper was administered during the Fall 2023 semester. The lastdeliverable, in which the students had to provide recommendations to improve the system asdescribed above, was also used as the performance indicator to collect assessment data for ABETStudent Outcome 4: “An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situation and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts” [3

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ME Division 14: From M&Ms to Air Quality: Engaging Students in Energy and the Environment

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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, personalinvolvement, interdisciplinary work, anticipatory thinking, justice, responsibility & ethics, andstrategic action [10], critical thinking & analysis, communication & use of media, assessment& evaluation, tolerance for ambiguity & uncertainty [11]; and interpersonal relations &collaboration [12]. A summary of survey development and its validation are discussed in thenext section. 3 III. METHODSA. Survey development A comprehensive and systematic approach has been used to develop the surveys thataccurately reflect the research goals of this project. Although a detailed description andapproaches used for survey development and its validity