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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Lurana Crowley, Washington State University

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freshman a more robust preparation for the challenging secondyear course: Statics. The results show an improvement in student retention, with 92% of studentspassing the introductory course in the experimental years compared to 80% in the control years.Furthermore, the percentage of students passing Statics with a C or better increased from 47% inthe control years to 54% in the experimental years. However, there was a slight increase in therate of non-passing grades in Statics for the experimental years. Analysis revealed that students’strength in math significantly influenced their success in the introductory course and Statics,highlighting the importance of sufficiently preparing students in lower-division courses forstudent retention.1

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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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Christine E. Hailey, Texas State University

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Engineering Education, 2024 Study of Thermodynamics Syllabi as A Step Toward Improving Second- and Third-Year RetentionMechanical engineering is one of the largest and most versatile engineering disciplines, whichoffers graduates opportunities to work in fields that require basic engineering, energy conversion,energy resources, engineering and technology management, environment and transportation,manufacturing, materials and structures, and systems and design [1]. Retaining students tosuccessful completion of their degree programs to support workforce development in thesevarious fields is a priority for mechanical engineering programs.An ASEE survey measured average persistence from the first to the second year of first

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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, supporting resultsobtained quantitatively.Introduction The importance of interdisciplinary learning has become increasingly recognized inengineering education, especially in undergraduate engineering programs [1]. Conventionalteaching methods often prioritize a narrow focus on specific disciplines, with studentsspecializing in a specific field of study. However, with modern engineering challenges becomingmore complex, it is necessary to shift towards an approach emphasizing versatility andcollaboration among engineers. It has, therefore, become evident that while gaining expertise intheir field of study, engineering students must also learn to collaborate with people acrossdisciplines to navigate the complex challenges in the engineering

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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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warning for the implications of currentteaching methods.Introduction:In a traditional technical engineering class, there are lectures where content is delivered,recitations where material is reviewed in small groups, and problem sets where students cementtheir knowledge of course material by solving homework problems. It is well known thatlecture-based courses are not the best way for students to learn [1]. However, most instructorsstill teach this way [2], many assuming that motivated students will master content as they solvehomework problems, regardless of delivery method. Students largely agree, most frequentlyciting assignments and assessments — such as homework problems — as influencers of theirlearning methodology [3].Well-defined

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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engineering education can benefit from having engineeringstudents work on team projects that involve a blend of cross-disciplinary and mixed-agedcollaborations. An NSF-funded project set out to explore this idea by partnering undergraduateengineering students enrolled in a 300-level electromechanical systems course with preserviceteachers enrolled in a 400-level educational technology course to plan and deliver roboticslessons to fifth graders at a local school. Working in small teams, students designed, built, andcoded bio-inspired robots. The collaborative activities included: (1) training with HummingbirdBit hardware (Birdbrain Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA) (e.g. sensors, servo motors) and codingplatform, (2) preparing robotics lessons for fifth

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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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Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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settings. MATLAB Grader is an onlinebrowser-based version of MATLAB where instructors can create, share, and automatically assessMATLAB exercises with their students. MATLAB Grader can also be integrated into variousLearning Management Systems (LMS) so that students do not need to navigate several differentwebsites and grades are automatically input into the gradebook. The primary advantage of the MATLAB Grader platform is its automated gradingfeature. Autograding of computer programs have been available and investigated for manydecades, primarily in the computer science domain [1]. However, the use of autograders ofcomputer programs in other disciplines has only received attention more recently. This isattributed to the different goals of

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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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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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used bystudents. It is important for faculty to have a firm understanding of how AI tools are being usedby students to write reports. Faculty perspectives differ on how AI assistance can benefitengineering students while avoiding academic dishonesty issues. Faculty will need tocommunicate the permissible and prohibited usage of AI tools in future assignments.IntroductionChatGPT, introduced in the fall of 2022, has swiftly emerged as a prominent ArtificialIntelligence (AI) chatbot, finding widespread use, including in higher education [1], [2].Engineering educators have taken notice and discussed how it is impacting a freshmanengineering course [3] and throughout engineering programs [4]. Within a few months of therelease of ChatGPT, it was

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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greenhouse emissions is more critical than ever as fossilfuel use continues to rise despite the growth of renewable energy options worldwide [1]. It is awell-accepted scientific fact that global temperature rise and CO2 emission levels are closelycorrelated, which will significantly impact climate change. Over the past century, the Earth'saverage surface temperature has steadily increased, primarily due to a rise in greenhousegases, which is an outcome of human activities such as the increased use of fossil fuels,deforestation, and industrial processes. As an alternative to fossil fuels and to solve theproblems of climate change, crucial international agreements on increased renewable energyuse and practices that support climate actions are

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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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Namhee Kim, Western Carolina University

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) Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee provided the list of CFD-relatedconcepts and different approaches to introduce CFD into a undergraduate engineeringcurriculum [1]. Integrating CFD topics into a fluid mechanics course is a suitable approach tobenefit engineering students in general, while a separate CFD course is more appropriate toengineering students who are interested in CFD research or careers. [2] and [3] designed separateundergraduate CFD courses and provided the detailed information on course contents andassigned projects. There are a number of studies that integrated CFD topics into theirundergraduate fluid mechanics courses to increase students understanding of flow behaviors( [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]). In the present study, 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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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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found that while the number of students who had been exposed to ideassuch as engineering design increased over a five-year period, the number of students with noexposure to engineering design remained the same, about 10% [1].The question for first year courses then becomes: How can we equally engage students withdiverse backgrounds in engineering knowledge? While this question is very broad, this paperlooks at a redevelopment of computer aided design (CAD) activities to help engage studentsacross a breadth of experiences. This redevelopment also had a secondary goal of engagingstudents in an entrepreneurial mindset, specifically having them consider creating value from thelearning experience by pushing through and learning from failure.Teaching

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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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predominantly on exams across the timeframe of the study. Some changes to instructors'teaching practices were found but the changes were often not sustained past 2021.Recommendations for mechanical engineering instructors are made.I. Introduction (Problem Statement)The ability to change is the first step in improving engineering education and implementing newpedagogy in the classroom [1]. An ability to adapt is understood to be one of the fundamentalnecessities for connecting engineering education with industry [2] and creating engineers thathave high analytical, synthesis, and social capabilities [3]. Despite the need for adaptability inengineering education, research has found limited adoption and use of research-basededucational strategies (RBIS) at

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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future engineers. 1. IntroductionTroubleshooting is a common type of problem solving. The subject of troubleshooting is amalfunctioning setup, and in troubleshooting this setup is brought to a desired functional form.Therefore, it requires identifying the malfunction, finding the root cause of the malfunction, anddevising a solution to eliminate the root cause. Troubleshooting uses principles and techniques ofroot cause analysis and engineering design. Troubleshooting extends beyond the engineeringdomain as malfunction can also occur in non-engineering disciplines. In the medical field,troubleshooting refers to finding root cause of a disease and providing a relevant therapy. From amanagement perspective, it is the malfunction of organization

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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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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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education, as well as control and optimization of nonlinear and hybrid systems with applications to power and energy systems, multi-agent systems, robotics, and biomedicine. He is a recipient of UCSB’s Center for Control, Dynamical Systems, and Computation Best PhD Thesis award and a UCI Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting transfer students’ success through articulation agreements: An empirical case study in mechanical engineeringAbstractThe desired diversification of the engineering workforce would benefit strongly from aninclusion of the diverse group of students served by community colleges [1

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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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Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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affinity for mathematicsand science and encouraged them to pursue the profession. Other less commonly cited motivations forpursuing engineering are job prospects post-graduation, general interest in engineering, and a desire tocontribute to society. While these motivations portray a general understanding of how engineering isperceived as a job, they do not mean that they have a meaningful understanding of the profession. In fact,the literature suggests that most students do not actually understand the nature of engineering practiceupon entering a program, nor do they have any knowledge of the history of the profession (e.g., whymany practicing civil engineers need a professional license to work in the U.S.) [1-11]. For example,consider this

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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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Kalon Ma Bienz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Devon Bountry, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Chang Rui Liu, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Behnam Ghalamchi

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a wider array of learning tools withoutimposing supplementary financial burdens or prerequisites. 1. IntroductionUse for digital twins has increased greatly in the last decade. Starting with the pandemic, a needfor digital learning accelerated the research and use of this technology. The physical system wastraditionally a singular physical object or machine. Now the systems have increased in complexityand with the use of modern technology can model intricate systems including social structures,economical systems, biological beings, or engineering physical systems. [2] This was the first seenused in NASA’s Apollo program and was quickly adopted by the industrial and manufacturingindustry to model manufacturing processes and product

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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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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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Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London in 2010. Alex’s research focuses on the transfer of learning between various courses and contexts and the professional formation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Implementation of a stand-alone, industry-centered technical communications course in a mechanical engineering undergraduate program Jenni M. Buckley PhD1,2, Amy Trauth PhD1,3, Alex De Rosa PhD1, David Burris PhD1 1 University of Delaware, College of Engineering 2 University of Delaware, College of Education and Human Development 3

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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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Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel; Blakeley Hunter Odom, The Citadel

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include rocketry club [1], Baja SAE club [2,3] and Robotic club [4]. Inthe past decade, the advent of Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) accelerated research andapplications in the fields requiring intense computations. Machine and deep learning were thefields that benefited significantly from GPUs as they are computationally, very demanding.Although machine learning and deep learning have been used for decades, ChatGPT was the firstapplication to demonstrate the power and usefulness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to a publicaudience. Since then, many fields have utilized AI to their advantage. The power andeffectiveness of AI in many fields have led many to believe the next revolution like agriculture,the industrial revolution, and technology

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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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Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

studentacademic performance in the course.BackgroundConcept maps, mind maps, or similar diagrams, provide a visual representation of relationshipsbetween course topics. These tools help students identify connections and build new neural paths,linking new knowledge to existing knowledge, which aids in both understanding and recall.Increasing the number of concepts, and the number of connections between concepts, in a learner’smind will result in increased mastery of the subject [1]. The use of concept maps to demonstratecomprehension and understanding has been closely linked with constructivism. Constructivismviews learning as an active process where learners are creating meaning by testing new conceptsagainst prior knowledge. Concept maps are a visual

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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mapping of relevantlearning outcomes throughout the required curriculum, programmatic assessments, andwork toward sustainment of the effort by providing valued assessment reporting.Introduction to the sustainability curriculum effortSince 2020 a small group of faculty at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Parkhave been working toward preparing engineering undergraduates to become bothwilling and able to tackle sustainability challenges. Sustainability is considered broadlyto include the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. In oureffort we also address topics from the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework [1],in particular systems thinking and critical thinking, and we explicitly consider diversity

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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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ofmathematicians, scientists, and engineers. These pioneers have not only made significantdiscoveries but have also applied their findings in the STEM field. Exploring their work canserve as a role model for engineering students, potentially sparking their interest in technicaldisciplines.Some universities offer technology history courses as part of their general education curriculum[1-4]. For example, Loendorf and Geyer [1] integrated historical technologies and their impacton society into their engineering curriculum, aiming to improve students' awareness oftechnology's historical heritage and foundation. Niemi [2] presented efforts to create a newcourse engaging STEM students by examining history courses through the lens of the history oftechnology

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey N Phillips, Hanover College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

students receiving D’s, F’s or W’s droppedby half, while the fraction of students receiving A’s increased by seven percentage points.BackgroundThe concept of active learning strategies has been defined by Prince as “any instructional methodthat engages students in the learning process. In short, active learning requires students to domeaningful learning activities and think about what they are doing” [1]. Additionally, acomment made by Beheshti in a webinar describing best practices for delivering on-lineengineering courses during the Covid-19 pandemic succinctly summarizes the reason why activelearning strategies are effective: “the one who does the work does the learning” [2].After working in the energy industry for more than 30 years, in 2018

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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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theoreticalconcepts in practice.1. IntroductionThe use of hands-on learning devices is a well-accepted instruction method in the active learningdomain [1-6]. It allows students to engage directly with the subject matter which enhancesunderstanding, retention, knowledge, and skills. In addition, hands-on devices provideopportunities to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios that help students bridge thegap between theory and practice, allowing learners to develop practical skills and gain valuablereal-life experiences. Moreover, hands-on projects often involve tackling real-life problems thatnurture critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as learners navigate throughobstacles and seek innovative solutions. Furthermore, hands

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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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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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mechanical engineering courses with sustainability and the percentage ofBachelor’s degrees earned by females when relationships were explored within single states andeither public or private institutions. This preliminary work suggests that sustainability may helpattract and retain female students to mechanical engineering, sparking interest in future research.IntroductionMechanical engineers can play an important role in contributing to a sustainable future [1, 2].Key concepts in sustainability include environmental impacts (over the cradle to grave lifecycleincluding greenhouse gas emissions, natural resource conservation, pollution minimization,energy issues), societal impacts (poverty alleviation, safety), and economics. Many institutionsoffer

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

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shape, size and mechanical properties on thedevelopment of disease such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE),which are a leading cause of death in the United States, especially among hospital patients.Findings from research using this test setup can move us toward a better understanding of patientrisk levels for DVT and PE, so that physicians can make informed decisions regardingpreventative measures.IntroductionActive learning is a vital part of the undergraduate engineering education, as it puts the learnerfront and center in the learning process and allows them to take charge of their own learningthrough performing meaningful activities and thinking critically about what they are doing [1].One could even argue that it is

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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learning experiments, etc. Some benefits of theseengaging methods include a greater understanding of fundamental concepts, higher knowledgeretention, development of collaboration skills, and better performance on summative assessments[1]-[3].Active learning involves a variety of instructional methods that require students toactively ‘do something’, such as participating in discussion or completing an in-class activity(rather than passively taking notes or following instructor directions), to foster higher-orderthinking [4].Project-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based active learning method that involves studentscollaboratively working on authentic real-world problems to develop solutions or end products[5]. Particularly in theoretical

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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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: Founded in 1932, the engineering professional entity ABET has been regulating and accrediting college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels [1]. ABET accredits programs based on the presence of a systematic improvement of educational quality, continuous improvement being a key for training professionals suited for a dynamic and competitive environment. ABET ensures the existence of this improvement system using a set of criteria measuring specific outcomes in students, faculty, curriculum, and the program in general. This paper focuses on one of these ABET criteria: 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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Isabel Xu, Louis D. Brandeis High School

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extend each of the delivery and intake slides. To answer Q3, we also applyNewton’s 2nd Law of Acceleration to determine the minimum amount of torque required to holdthe four-bar and cone in place. We then end by summarizing the lessons we have learnedthroughout our robotics season.1. IntroductionFIRST [1,2], or the Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is aninternational organization that includes the following categories of competitions: First LegoLeague (FLL), First Tech Challenge (FTC), and First Robotics Competition (FRC). Founded byDean Kamen on March 20, 1989, in Manchester, New Hampshire, FIRST strives to expand theworld of STEM to students all around the world by providing them the opportunity to

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology

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. He is currently non-tenure track faculty in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech, lecturing in mechanic ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Chasing assessment: The faculty experience of trying to implement evidence based practices wellA significant focus in engineering education research is encouraging faculty to improve the way theyteach [1], [2], [3]. A research to implementation pipeline exists to achieve that goal - new approaches aredeveloped and disseminated, faculty are trained or supported in implementation, and then results areevaluated [4], [5], [6]. Such efforts are often measured through increased use of evidence-based practices[7] as part of a

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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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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University

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course are as follows: • Develop the governing equation for a mechanical system. • Represent the transfer function for a system. • Describe the analogy between mechanical and electrical systems. • Represent a system in state space. • Predict a system’s response by solving its governing differential equation. • Describe the effect of mass, stiffness, and damping on a mechanical system response. • Predict the behavior of a vibratory system. • Perform simulation of the behavior of a system with computer software.To enhance students’ achievement of the course learning outcomes, a course project wasincorporated into the class. This project consists of two parts, part 1: system identification andpart 2: system

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

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, where the facultymember as a ‘sage on the stage’ and students primarily (often passively) listen to the coursecontent being presented, promotes a lower level of learning and low attention span (withattention level dropping after 10 minutes in a typical 50-minute lecture) and low knowledgeretention [1], [2]. In contrast, active learning techniques, where the instructor is more of a ‘guideon the side’ have been shown to foster a positive learning environment, increase studentengagement, promote communication skills, make the overall learning experience more effectiveand appealing, and improve student grades on summative assessments [3]-[5]. Particularly forindividuals from underrepresented groups, active learning can help close the achievement