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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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introductorymechanical engineering design course that involved both lecture (2 credits) and laboratory (1credit) sessions. Learning objectives for the mini-mill experience were to: (1) learn the safetyand controls of a manual milling machine and basic milling operations that included fixed,material scaffolds designed by the course instructor; (3) practice reading and manufacturing fromstandard engineering drawings; and (2) independently apply knowledge of milling machinecontrols and operations to create a basic part with adaptive, pedagogical scaffolding fromteaching assistants and machinists. All deliverables for this exercise were individually completedby students and required a mixture of hands-on activity, written reflection, and online trainingand survey

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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design, which began with the students first learning how to do alaboratory set up from scratch, a skill which they had not been exposed to in traditionalclassroom settings.Research writing skills was also a prevalent theme in students’ reflections of their learning.Students reported learning new methodologies of research and report writing from engaging inresearch. Some students gained knowledge on how to conduct a literature review search, writingof an IRB proposal, designing a research poster, while two students responded that they learnedcommunication skills as a result of doing research with members of a team. The students werejust a few weeks into their research and acknowledged being excited about new things that theywere learning. One

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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should note that key design often focuses on finding key length for a desired factor of safety.However, it is often desirable for the key to have the same length as the hub to balance themachine; sizing on that basis often leads to a very high factor of safety. This may account for whyubiquitous failure of keys is not observed.In summary, this finite element study shows that key failure is not due to compressive failure inthe way previously thought, so larger fillet radii are allowable. Clearly, this problem needs furtherstudy, which may lead to key sizing guidelines that reflect this non-uniform stress distribution.Until then, the existing formulas for sizing keys to prevent shear or compressive failure areprobably adequate and the compressive

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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“must illuminate the complex interplays between people(communities, etc.) and the technical side of engineering, that it must be explicit, that it must becontextualized, and that it generally relies on open-ended problems” [3]. The limitation of thosereports and others [4],[5] is that the results are based on surveys and reflections, rather than onactual project-producing entities.Brief project descriptionsTo date, three pilot semesters of EDR have been completed. Class sizes were kept small andsingle projects were tackled each semester.Semester 1: A commercial oyster farming product that significantly reduces time and effort forperiodic exposure of oysters to air (desiccation) to help eliminate parasites in longline oysterfarming. Oyster

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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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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

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to be presented at the2023 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.[11] Brouwer, R. J., Integrating service learning into a first-year engineering course. Paperpresented at the Proceedings of IEEE Computer Society Conference on Frontiers in Education,Champaign, IL, USA, 0-13 Nov. 1999.Acknowledgment This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grants#1821658 and #1908743. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.

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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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Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

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family responsibilities as a major obstacle. For first generationstudents, 30% reported work responsibilities as a major obstacle and 20% reported familyresponsibilities as a major obstacle. For under-represented minorities, 7% reported workresponsibilities as a major obstacle, and 14% reported family responsibilities as a major obstacle.From these results, it is clear that first generation students in particular struggle with significantoutside demands that could impact their course performance.Only about one quarter of all students responded to the survey, so this may not be fullyrepresentative of all students. It is possible that these responses represent students who are morevested in the course and may not reflect those who are less vested

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 6: Dynamics and Kinematics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wooram Park, University of Texas at Dallas

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unattainable in most departments due to the limited space and cost. Vibration can bedemonstrated using computer simulation such as in [4][5]. Computer simulation is easy toimplement at low cost, but there is a limit on providing intuitive and direct understanding betterthan physical vibration systems. Moreover, simulation results cannot reflect the uncertainty anddisturbance that physical systems always include. In [6], a combination of simulation, animation,and experimentation is suggested to help students understand the theory of vibration. In [7] and[8], authors suggested that students can learn vibrations through projects. Some educationaldevices for vibration classes are also available in the market as shown Fig. 1. A downside ofthese apparatus

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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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Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, a Wiley brand; Alicia Clark, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Lauren Fogg, zyBooks, a Wiley Brand

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]. Available:americanthermoform.com. [Accessed February 1, 2023].[19] R. Ramloll, W. Yu, S. Brewster, B. Riedel, M. Burton, and G. Dimigen, "ConstructingSonified Haptic Line Graphs for the Blind Student: First Steps," Proceedings of the fourthInternational ACM Conference on Assistive Technologies, Nov. 2000, pp. 17-25,https://doi.org/10.1145/354324.354330[20] Sonoplanet, “Sonification,” Published Jul. 2022. [Online]. Available:https://www.sonoplanet.com/sonification/. [Accessed February 1, 2023].[21] J. Flowers, "Thirteen Years of Reflection on Auditory Graphing: Promises, Pitfalls, andPotential New Directions," Proceedings of ICAD 05- Eleventh Meeting of the InternationalConference on Auditory Display, Limerick, Ireland, 2005, pp. 406-409.[22] R. Barlow, O. Rios, J. Eakins

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azar Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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technicalexpertise in photographic techniques, such as capturing atmospheric clouds. Assignments aredesigned to be student-driven, encouraging both individuals and mixed teams of undergraduatestudents from diverse majors to create images using their own techniques, and to document theirwork in written reports. The course also addresses philosophical questions such as "What makesan image scientific?" and "What makes an image art?" to encourage students to reflect on theintersection of science and art. The consensus was that an image of fluid flow can be consideredscientific if the conditions of the fluid flow and image production are known, while theinterpretation of whether an image is art is subjective.Despite the course's focus on science, images produced

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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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Kazi Md Masum Billah, University of Houston, Clear Lake

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. This lab is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the Gigabot3+ Material Extrusion 3D printer, Raise3D E2, Sovol 3D printer, Einscan Pro 3D scanner forreverse engineering, FLIR thermal imaging camera, and other relevant equipment and tools asshown in figure 2. This lab offers students a conducive environment to work on materialsextrusion and materials jetting based AM and prototyping. Students gain practical experience indesigning, creating, and analyzing components using extrusion-based AM techniques by activeengagement in the semester projects and research. The establishment of this lab was madepossible through support from state and federal research grants, reflecting a commitment toadvancing STEM education and research at the

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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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Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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of the post-quiz, correct responses had impressively increased to 60%, and incorrect responseshad decreased to 30 %. This overall improvement reflects positively on the effectiveness of theeducational video applied between the assessments, particularly in enhancing the understanding ofdislocations in materials science.ConclusionsIn conclusion, this paper highlights the significance of addressing the challenges students face invisualizing complex concepts in materials science education, particularly pertaining to dislocationsand their influence on material properties. The development of animated visual aids emerged as apromising solution to enhance understanding and engagement in the classroom setting.Through meticulous planning and

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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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Joseph J. Rencis P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Hartley T. Grandin Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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this paper,only Steps 1-3 and 6-8 will be used. However, statics can only be applied to a staticallydeterminate problem. For example, the proposed process can solve statically indeterminateproblems (internally and externally) when Steps 1 to 8 are used.A structured problem-solving approach is used in statics book [6] with the following steps: RoadMap, Modeling, Governing Equations, Computation, and Discussion and Verification.Furthermore, the statics [3] and mechanics of materials [16] textbooks use the SMART problem-solving methodology, i.e., Strategy, Modeling, Analysis, and Reflect and Think. Both are like theapproach used in this paper. A significant difference is that this paper formulates all equationssymbolically, and then the unknowns

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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topic such as revisionmanagement, data mining, or additive manufacturing. The lectures are curated to cover thefundamentals of a broad set of topics, serving as starting points for further exploration. Thoughpresented in person, these seminars are also available as recorded, asynchronous lectures, whichstudents can watch at their own pace. Making the seminars available virtually allows studentsgreater flexibility in learning the material, a worthwhile objective given the busy curriculummost of the students are enrolled in. Brief reviews of the seminars are offered during the weeklyclass meetings, allowing students to reflect on the material and ask questions in person. 2. Collaborative Project MeetingsThese weekly, collaborative meetings

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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development and a series of interviews intended to add aqualitative layer of explanation for the results obtained in previous activities. The focus groupsessions will implement the Engineering Professional Skills Assessment (EPSA) to measure thedevelopment of professional skills such as communication and teamwork. As part of theassessment, groups of students – ideally from the pool of survey participants – are presented witha scenario.AcknowledgementThis study is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Award Number [de-identifiedfor review]. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NSF.References[1] P. Steif, and J. Dantzler, (2005

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

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area of information to be able to be leveraged inincreasing ways in the future.Objective & MotivationThe aim of this study is to assess the current demands of the automotive industry for early-careermechanical engineers. Using qualitative methods, the timeline of skill awareness, development,and reflection will be pieced together. The study hopes to manage student expectations of thedemands of the automotive industry and create an intervention strategy to educate underclassmenon the skillsets they can develop to be more attractive candidates for their dream careers. Thestudy is motivated to ensure that student education quality is sufficient to achieve specificstudent goals.A hypothesis is that the mechanical engineering coursework alone

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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of retention. Anecdotally,one group that worked on the wind turbines suggested that the wind turbines be painted purplesince insects stay away from ultraviolet light, and therefore the birds would not be attracted toflying into the wind turbines, thus reducing bird kills. Connecting color to bird kills in a fluidmechanics course is at the “Create” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.ConclusionThe course grades have shown significant improvement with the implementation of a semester-long group project, while the final exam grades do not reflect this. However, with three yearsrunning of the course with the project, it has been noted by the instructors that the students maynot retain each lecture topic or the material on the comprehensive final exam, but

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward James Diehl P.E., University of Hartford

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students’ response to a survey question asking how close they came tomatching the published drag coefficient. As is apparent from the chart, only a few got close tothe published value. This was an expected result. It was also the principle intention of theassignment. This question was asked not only to measure how close the students got, but also tohave them reflect on their work and the nature of simulation as a better qualitative thanquantitative tool. Figure 8: Student responses to “Within what percentage were you able to get the CFD drag coefficient to the published value?”Student FeedbackStudents were required to answer a short survey as part of their project deliverables. Thestudents were aware the survey was not

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, where critical thinking skills are needed. These findings suggest that theseactive learning strategies effectively promote student learning and problem-solving abilities.However, additional student learning outcomes, such as critical thinking skills andentrepreneurial mindsets, could be correlated with the types of assignments and activitiesadministered in the class. Instructors may choose to design a course with combined activelearning strategies to optimally achieve multiple learning outcomes.Reference[1] R.A. Howell, “Engaging students in education for sustainable development: The benefits of active learning, reflective practices and flipped classroom pedagogies,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 325, 129318, 2021.[2] S. Freeman, S

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maeve Bakic, Boise State University; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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earlier, allowing students to focus on‘understanding’ the content rather than just ‘knowing’ the content [8]. The difference being thatlecture based teaching tends to focus on theory and strict processes, limiting students to findingone particular ‘right’ answer. Active learning methods, such as flipped-classrooms,think-pair-share activities, and case study reflections, push students to defy their normalcognitive boundaries of what engineering “is” [9, 10]. This education method can ease the oftenfrustrating transition that seniors experience during capstone design courses where students areexpected to translate isolated concepts learned in classrooms to suddenly very technicallycomplex projects [11]. The frustration that students experience

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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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intosustainability initiatives. It provides an opportunity for reflection on the journey of a newlydeveloped program. We aim to inspire others to work together and encourage students tomotivate others to join similar collaborations and empower students to lead sustainableinnovations in their communities and beyond.IntroductionIn the face of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable solutions,the role of higher education institutions in fostering innovation and preparing future engineers ismore critical than ever. The integration of sustainability into higher education, particularlythrough collaborations with sustainability centers, has been a topic of interest in recent literature[1-4]. Studies highlight the transformative

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Paper ID #42530Minkyung Lee is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems at PennState University and serves as a Graduate Assistant at the Leonhard Center, an engineering educationcenter at Penn State. Her academic journey and professional contributions reflect her dedication to thefield of educational technology and design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Designing and Evaluating Virtual Reality Applications for a Machine Design Course IntroductionMachine design is an iterative decision-making process that requires students to select and assemblemachine elements to create a device that performs a desired task. A machine

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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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Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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] J. B. Perry, E. Buten, A. Nightingale, E. Treadway, and A. Johnson, “Designing and Implementing Open-Ended Problems in Engineering Science Courses,” 2023.[28] J. Swenson et al., “Consideration for Scaffolding Open-ended Engineering Problems: Instructor Reflections after Three Years,” in 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Oct. 2021, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637392.[29] J. Mills and D. Treagust, “Engineering Education, Is Problem-Based or Project-Based Learning the Answer,” Aust J Eng Educ, vol. 3, Jan. 2003.Appendices:Example problems: Ice and Water A cube of ice with side length 𝑙 is floating in a cup filled with water. The submerged height of the ice is ℎ. When the ice melts, does the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryan MacGavin, Saint Louis University; Jennifer Lynne Tennison, Saint Louis University; Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University

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navigation-based class project focused on principles of haptics and promotinginclusive design thinking. With that in mind, a number of design requirements had to be met forthe device. First, the design needed an easily changed component system for rapid adjustments,providing each student team with the ability to modify the HapConnect in their own fashion.With the condensed timeframe for the learning module, simple motor changes were desiredinstead of in-depth code adjustments to reflect physical changes to the device. The deviceadditionally needed to take up minimal arm space, conform tightly to the skin, and adjust forvariability in arm size in order to allow for direct skin contact of the vibration motors. Finally,remote communication between the

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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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own equation sheets inthe work cited in [30] and [31]. Advantages and disadvantages of student-produced versusinstructor-provided equation sheets are not well studied, although in [32] a student specificallymentioned that preparation of the sheet assisted in studying. However, in [33], the possibility of astudent forgetting to write down an equation needed on their equation sheet and thus not having iton the test was raised.Some research has addressed deeper questions of equation sheets, their advantages, and theirpossible down side, with [34] indicated that students trying to transfer knowledge from calculusto physics and later to engineering relying heavily, perhaps too heavily, on equation sheets. In[35], a student reflection mentioned

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aminul Islam Khan, Northern Arizona University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; MD SHARIFUL ISLAM, Washington State University; Talodabiolorun Anne Oni, Washington State University

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cold-water flow rate on hot-water outlet temperature.These results lead to a significant improvement (p-value = 0.034) for Q6R with a moderate effectsize (ES = 0.54). With improvement in all questions, overall, the DLM implementation wasbeneficial for the students as there is > 10% improvement with a medium effect size.4. Motivational OutcomeIn addition to pre- and post-test, we also conducted motivational survey. Participant consists of 75students from 3 different universities in the United States. The participant responses are shown inFig. 6 from a survey assessing the Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger DLM features listed in table 2.The plot reflects a predominantly positive evaluation of the modules' features. Notably, featuresfacilitating

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

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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; Heather Doty, University of Delaware

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exam problems. Reflecting on thebike frame project, the majority of students perceived the experience improved theirunderstanding of structural analysis and provided an opportunity to apply statics to real-worldscenarios. Taken together, these results suggest that the Wooden Bike Frame Challenge improvesstudent knowledge of advanced statics concepts, specifically structural analysis, and connectsthese concepts to real-world design scenarios.While it is not the first statics based PBL exercise, the Wooden Bike Frame Challenge is avaluable addition to the engineering education literature. Prior studies have presented PBLexercises that have students construct: (1) suspension systems modeling 2D and 3D particleequilibrium scenarios [1, 21]; (2

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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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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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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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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

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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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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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is repeated until one victor emerges. After this, the instructor typicallypresents the true conclusion, which is always an entertaining time—especially if a team wascorrect but was not voted up to the next level.Students are asked to reflect on the experience together in a classroom-wide discussion. Themain takeaways typically regard:• The criticality of due process, the formality of investigations, and the correct handling/ interpretation of evidence.• The power of perception, and how remaining impartial is paramount when the stakes are so high.• The nuance and broadness of engineering as a profession and skillset. Equipment can be very sensitive to small elements, and a broad knowledge base is needed to not only understand the

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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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Jennifer Melanie Bastiaan, Kettering University; Kristy Brinker Brouwer, Kettering University

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completed the survey near the end of each school term, with the Winter termsurveys completed in March 2023, and the Spring term surveys completed in June 2023. TheMECH-431 courses were complete by the time the survey was taken by enrolled students, so theywere able to reflect on the course as a whole at the time of completing the surveys.4.1 HypothesisResults are determined in this study by inductive reasoning. Based on the results of the literaturereview, it is clear that some dynamics systems and controls undergraduate laboratory courses atother institutions have effectively employed hands-on laboratory exercises at low cost. Therefore,a reasonable resulting hypothesis is that low cost physical laboratory experiments can beemployed effectively in