Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew S Ballard, Utah Valley University; Taten McConahay, Utah Valley University; Brett Swain, Utah Valley University; Sarah Dayley, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

specific skills and experiences that can inspire them andopen doors to various career paths. In engineering programs, research is an excellent way ofproviding project-based learning opportunities to students while working toward meaningfulgoals that have the potential to change society for the better.In this paper, we describe the efforts of a team of undergraduate mechanical engineering studentsin creating and demonstrating an experimental silicone venous valve model and flow controlsystem for use in future scientific research aimed at ultimately reducing the impact of awidespread but often unseen disease. We describe the experimental test systems and reflect onstudent learning from this project. In order to understand on a basic level the need