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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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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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courseserves as a narrative thread, illustrating the profound impact of AI on the dynamic canvas of theautomotive landscape. Through this immersive experience, the aim is to equip students with theskills and insights necessary to navigate and excel in their future careers within the automotiverealm.Introduction:The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative revolution, driven by the rapidadvancements in EV technologies coupled with the ever-growing influence of AI. Thesedisruptive forces are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of vehicle design, manufacturing,and operation, presenting both exciting opportunities and significant challenges for the nextgeneration of automotive engineers.In line with these industry trends, there is a critical

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University; Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University

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contexts.Problem-solving, Teamwork, and Critical Thinking (21.43%): Collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking were recognized as key strengths. Working in teams and applyinganalytical skills were highly regarded.Mechatronics Implementation and Career Preparation (7.14%): Although less frequent, theinclusion of mechatronics intrigued some participants. They saw it as a pathway to future careersteps.Our findings highlight the importance of sustainability, hands-on experiences, and practicalapplication in collaborative learning. Educators can leverage these insights to enhance coursedesign and foster meaningful student engagement. Future research could explore the impact ofthese strengths on long-term learning outcomes.For the second question, we

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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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Michael Alley, Penn State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Siu Ling Leung, Penn State University; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University

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students to create authentic engineering products. Accordingto the Department of Mechanical Engineering, specific advantages for Writing as an Engineer areas follows: 1. The course requires types of assignments (report and proposal) that students are more likely to write as professionals in their future careers. 2. The course gives students a more authentic writing assignment (having scope defined by manager and having an authentic audience, purpose, and format). 3. The course gives students feedback on the technical precision of the writing. 4. The course gives students feedback on the emphasis of the most important technical detailsWriting as an Engineer also provides students with opportunities to further engage

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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and/or struggling to transition partially through theireducational career [8].So instructors are inclined to provide students with well-defined homework problems.Unsurprisingly, tensions with these problems have arisen. One is the tension between providingstudents with a pre-prescribed solution path and having them create their own. Because there isoften only one way to solve each problem, it may be tempting to provide steps for each problemtype covered in class. Additionally, the recommended practice of scaffolding, starting with fullproblem-solving direction and then slowly removing guidance, suggests that providing studentswith step-by-step example problems will help them learn [9]. However, students who create theirown problem solving

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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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of engineers.Moreover, students require these skills in order to take thoughtful actions at decisionpoints in their careers. A subset of the team of faculty who organized the workshop, plusan important addition to the team, a member of the university’s Transformation &Learning Transformation Center (TLTC), is responsible for creating the content of thecertificate, implementing it, and managing it.The certificate system being considered is formatted to be consistent with a plannedteaching academy being developed by the TLTC. The team has been awarded a grantfrom TLTC to explore how unit-specific certifications can be co-developed andexpanded across the university. The focus of this effort is to develop a certification thatmakes sense in

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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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. This pilot study aims to explore the impact ofincorporating historical context into the engineering curriculum, focusing on promoting interestin the subject matter, enhancing knowledge retention, and fostering stronger motivation forpursuing an engineering career. We believe that consistent implementation of this practice helpsbridge the gap between the technical and human aspects of engineering. In this paper, we delveinto the detailed implementation of the content, provide examples, discuss student feedback, andoutline future work.MotivationWhile the theoretical underpinnings of engineering principles may sometimes be perceived asdry and uninteresting, we recognize that the practical applications of these principles holdimmense fascination

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Golbou Makki; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; ASHU SHARMA, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris

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Student Outcome 7 (SO7), the challenges of measuring it, and how to overcome them.A. SO7 and its importance: ABET defines SO7 as an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies [1]. The importance of this outcome is in the need for acquiring new knowledge. This need arises from different facets of the engineering field. First: The field is extremely dynamic, with fast advances that make available new tools and paradigms such as artificial intelligence, new techniques like additive manufacturing, and even new branches or combinations of existing branches as new fields such as neurobotics. The engineer, whose career spans over multiple decades, must be able to independently

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University; Devon Eichfeld; Brianne Hargrove; Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University

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motivated students to read andunderstand the ASTM standards disregarding the class size and topics.I. IntroductionUnderstanding engineering codes and standards are undoubtedly essential for success in anengineering career. Engineering curricula need adequate training to prepare students to remember,understand, and apply these professional standards. Based on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy [1],Remembering, Understanding, and Applying are lower-order thinking skills that then help developcritical thinking skills. The laboratory course design strategy discussed in this paper is the secondquarter of a four-level senior mechanical engineering laboratory course developed to enhancestudents' higher-order thinking skills [2].Engineers are known to be hands

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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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

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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

Authors

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

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Toast buttering device 11 Adjustable ratchet wrench 9 Toilet hydro-generator 3 Slug collector 1The project briefs are deliberately less defined to encourage and promote student creativity,and to support their learning with respect to fuzzy criteria and ambiguity. The deliverablesthroughout the project are specific and clear, but the path to navigate from brief to deliverableis not. Uncertainty is a feature that students will have to face throughout their careers, andthis learning experience allows students

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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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credit at all. Overall, it’s a good system though.”Discussion on Benefits and Challenges of Specifications GradingThe specifications grading scheme enhances the rigor of the course, the metacognition of thestudents, and ultimately the students’ demonstration of the learning objectives. It reduces thenumber and severity of high-stakes assignments and encourages students who initially performpoorly to be able to understand their mistakes and correct them in a retake. Specifications gradingalso, arguably, better exposes engineering students to how their work will be evaluated in theirfuture careers, as either “good enough” or “needs revision.”The quantitative survey results show that students generally felt that the specifications

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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: Helping to informmechanical engineering education," pp. T1J-1, 2011.[5] R. Reif, A. Liveris, S.A. Jackson and W.G. Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 20,"Accelerating US advanced manufacturing," 2014.[6] P.S. Waldrop and H. Jack, "Preparation of engineering and technology graduates formanufacturing careers," Technology Interface International Journal, vol. 12, pp. 79-86, 2012.[7] N. Allen, M. Cunnington, L. Westra, M. Klein, E. Odom and R. Smelser, "Adapting the MITStirling engine project at the University of Idaho, a land grant institution," pp. 7-147, 2002.[8] D.M. Malicky, J.G. Kohl and M.Z. Huang, "Integrating a machine shop class into themechanical engineering curriculum: experiential and inductive learning," International Journal

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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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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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that are created or provided by students or professors.While much work remains to be done, the information in this study suggests ways in whichprofessors can use equation sheets for exams to enhance student learning and help preparestudents for their future studies and careers, in which their focus will be on the use of material andnot the memorization of equations. As future work is conducted, it can further inform faculty onhow to best structure their policies on equation sheets and exam resources to achieve the goals oftheir courses.AcknowledgmentsProfessor Kristy Brinker-Brouwer is thanked for her assistance in serving as a conduit forstudents to anonymously submit their hardcopy equation sheets.References [1] J. Butler and D. Wilson

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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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Paper ID #41700Indicators of Change in Mechanical Engineering Instructors’ Teaching PracticesAcross Five YearsHayden J Wulf, University of Nebraska, LincolnDr. Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she conducts discipline-based education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and studying authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther was awarded an NSF CAREER award in 2024. Dr. Panther has experience

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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, Lincoln Dr. Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she conducts discipline-based education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and studying authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther was awarded an NSF CAREER award in 2024. Dr. Panther has experience conducting workshops at engineering education conferences both nationally and internationally, has been a guest editor for a special issue of European Journal of Engineering Education on inclusive learning environments, and serves on the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education advisory

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII

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. Cultural preparation is essential for any study abroad program. It's important for students to understand the culture, customs, and expectations of the place they are visiting. This can help avoid misunderstandings and cultural insensitivity. In addition, communicating with people from different cultures and languages is a valuable skill that can benefit students in many aspects of their lives. Learning how to appreciate and understand other cultures can help avoid misunderstandings and create more meaningful relationships. 2. This can also be applied to learning about different organizational cultures they may find themselves in during their careers. 3. Employability skills are also important for

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

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fundamentalconcepts, ability to retain knowledge gained, or their ability to apply these concepts to solve realworld problems in their future engineering careers [3]. Additionally, in recent years, 90% ofstudents have been found to use solutions manuals available online or on ‘homework help’platforms to complete homework assignments [4]. While the effective use of solutions manualscould potentially help students be more motivated, learn at a deeper level, and level the playingfield for all students, it can also pose a risk for some students who might not spend adequate timesolving the problem and merely copy from the solutions manuals.Engineering educators have used various techniques like active learning, gamification and game-based learning, hands-on in