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

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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #43905Evolving the Drive: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies with AI in AutomotiveEngineering CoursesDr. Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology ”Zahra Pournorouz received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran in the Fall of 2014. After finishing her bachelor’s studies, she got admitted directly to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in August 2018. Her research interests mainly focus on oil-based nanofluids and enhancing the thermophysical

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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

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, leveraging its extensiveknowledge base. Mechanical engineering includes a multitude of interconnected concepts, makingit challenging for students to navigate without proper guidance. It serves as a valuable resource forstudents seeking rapid access to definitions and explanations [22]. Furthermore, it extends beyondthe confines of the classroom, offering insights into real-world applications and cutting-edgetechnologies. Therefore, the uses of ChatGPT benefits in fostering higher learning efficiency andintriguing students’ interests.However, the integration of ChatGPT in mechanical engineering education carries inherent risks,especially when users possess limited familiarity with the technology and lack appropriateguidance for its use like

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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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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Engineering and has itswriting assignments embedded in a required engineering design course. Both the standalone andembedded course target upper-level students, both have had similar distributions of assignedgrades, and both are led by faculty who have authored well-known textbooks on technicalwriting [1, 2]. This work-in-progress paper presents the theoretical arguments of and the methods fortwo research questions grounded in the third student outcome of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET): “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [3]. The two research questions are as follows: 1. Which course strategy (standalone or embedded) provides more value to engineering students in their ability

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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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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understood and utilized properly” “Forbidding tools that will very likely be used in our future professions would put us at a major disadvantage.” “AI will become a larger part of everyone’s lives and it would be beneficial to have a better understanding of which it is and how to use it properly” “Just like calculators, CAD, or any other technological advancement in engineering, AI tools are officially a part of our world, and we should be focused on learning how to use & optimize this tool at our disposal. It would be ignorant to neglect this valuable tool. It’s only going to become more prevalent, so we might as well get used to it.”Figure 4 shows the responses for the final survey question

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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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Paper ID #43969Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Mechanical Engineering with AmazonDeepRacerDr. Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel Dr. Niksiar is assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at The Citadel. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, his M.Sc. from K. N. Toosi University of Technology and his B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Prior to joining The Citadel, he was a lecturer at Clemson University. His research includes the design and development of advanced functional porous materials for bio applications. He has published several peer-reviewed journal

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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

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Paper ID #42273Pilot Study: Incorporating the study of engineering history into engineeringcourses.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #42792Effectiveness of Active Learning Methods on Students’ Self-efficacy, LearningMotivation and Academic Performance in Numerical Methods in MechanicalEngineeringDr. Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University I am an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University. I have been teaching Numerical Methods and Mechanics classes such as Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Dynamics since 2018. my research interests lay in the area of engineering education, numerical modeling, optimization algorithms, and machine learning methods with the

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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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dedicated to continuous quality improvement in pedagogy; and leading and evaluating emerging educational technology innovations such as digital badges, adaptive learning, and learning analytics. She conducts research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning in Mechanical Engineering to improve practice in the department and contribute to the national and international Engineering Education research community through presentations and publications.Dr. Daniel Cortes Dr. Cortes is a mechanical engineer whose research is focused on the diagnosis of injuries and diseases in orthopedic tissues. He completed his Ph.D. studies at West Virginia University; then, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the school of

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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Matt Gordon, University of Denver; Irvin R Jones, University of Denver

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Paper ID #41447Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsDr. Matt Gordon, University of Denver Dr. Matt Gordon is Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. His research areas include numerical and experimental plasma physics, chemical and physical vapor deposition, electronic packaging, and bio-medical engineerIrvin R Jones, University of Denver ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsAbstractMost, if not all, mechanical engineering programs recognize the value in

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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

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Paper ID #41484Students’ Difficulties in Understanding the Fundamental Concepts and Limitationof Application of Appropriate Equations in Solving Heat Transfer ProblemsDr. Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University

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Paper ID #43975Bridging Theory and Application: A Project in System Dynamics CourseDr. Bo Yu, Utah Valley University Bo Yu is an associate professor in mechanical engineering at the Utah Valley University. His teaching interests are in the area of system dynamics, vibrations, and controls. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Bridging Theory and Application: A Project in System Dynamics Course Bo Yu Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, 84058, USA

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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Paper ID #41821Concept Mapping for Cognition in Numerical MethodsMr. Simon Njoroge, University of Washington Simon Njoroge is a driven Mechanical Engineering student born and raised in Central Kenya, currently finalizing his Bachelor of Science degree in the United States. In addition to his academic endeavors, Njoroge is deeply interested in the realm of Building Control Systems, showcasing a profound passion for optimizing system performance and functionality. His journey is uniquely characterized by the intricate balance of work and school, a testament to his perseverance and commitment. As a first-generation

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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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Matthew Paul Yoder, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ilie Talpasanu, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Radu Ceausu, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yusuf Eid, Wentworth Institute of Technology; HAN THANH HUA, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nathanael Hillyer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #44081Exo Arm-An EMG Based Orthotic PrototypeMr. Matthew Paul Yoder, Wentworth Institute of Technology Matthew Yoder is a 2023 graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently specialized in medical devices, working full time as a Mechanical Engineer at Lexington Medical where he is working on innovative surgical equipment.Dr. Ilie Talpasanu, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ilie Talpasanu: Ilie Talpasanu received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas in Arlington. He is Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, where he coordinated

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

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Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42909Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem-SolvingApproaches in a Technical Engineering ClassSandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sandra is an Interdisciplinary Degree PhD Candidate at MIT, based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on the understanding and improvement of homework problems in traditionally taught technical engineering classes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem Solving Approaches in a Technical Engineering

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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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Shafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #43533Development of Online Exams with Minimum Proctoring RequirementDr. Shafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Shafique Khan is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University-Institute of Technology. Currently, he is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as an Engineering Instructor. Prior to this, he has held teaching/research positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Washington State University, Pullman, Montgomery College, Takoma Park and the University of Maryland, College Park. He

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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

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Paper ID #43232Chasing assessment: The faculty experience of trying to implement evidencebased practices wellDr. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are engineering students beliefs about knowledge and education and how those beliefs interact with learning engineering.Mr. David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. David Torello graduated with his B.S. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicholas Xuanlai Fang, University of Hong Kong; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42145An Educational Simulation for Understanding Atomic Force Microscopy ImageArtifactsDr. Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rachel Mok is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, specializing in the theory and simulation of bacterial dynamics. As a graduate student, she was a teaching assistant for 2.005, an undergraduate course on thermal-fluid engineering, for many semesters. Through this experience, she realized her passion for teaching. She currently develops online courses and education tools that

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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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Engineering and the Department Vice Chairperson at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his Master’s and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Miami, Coral Gables. His teaching and research interests are in the area of thermal-fluid sciences, gas turbines, gas dynamics, and engineering education.Dr. Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering Michael Sevier is currently an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. After finishing his doctorate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Michael took a position

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #41091Storage and Interaction Diagrams: Extending the Diagrammatic Frameworkof Kinetic and Free-Body Diagrams to other Conservation and AccountingPrinciplesDr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Danesh-Yazdi is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Storage and interaction diagrams: Extending the diagrammatic framework of kinetic and free-body diagrams to other conservation and accounting principlesAbstractAfter defining a system for analysis, a

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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, prototyping, program development, crafting interactive curricula, and bringing ideas to fruition. With over 9 years of experience in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Anand possesses a solid background in Innovation and Entrepreneurship education, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Fabrication technologies. He has taught lectures and workshops on advanced subjects to more than 1000 undergraduate engineering students and 150 graduate students, while advising on over 500 student and faculty research projects. His academic credentials include an M.B.A in Organizing Innovation and Product Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, M.S. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering from New York University and

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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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Deepika Ganesh, University of Michigan; Carissa Yim, University of Michigan

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. The survey results aredisplayed in Figure 3. 4Figure 3. Students’ self-evaluation results before and after writing an open-source case study focused on sustainability technology (values averaged from nine respondents).Survey results show that writing a Gala case study did not significantly impact students’ collaborationskills but positively influenced problem-framing and creativity. Students’ short-answer responses explainthat group projects are pervasive in undergraduate / graduate engineering curricula. Thus, the graduatestudents who participated in the study were already accustomed to group-work.On the other hand, problem

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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implemented and evaluated in several different contexts.Examples include using specifications grading in two math courses [13], in an organic chemistrylaboratory course [14], in a chemistry writing course [15], in laboratory courses with over 1,000students [16], and in a biology course [17]. A study involving the integration of a standards-basedgrading system in five science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses foundthat standards-based grading improved students’ self-efficacy and was perceived as valuable bythe students [18].In engineering, there are examples of using both standards-based grading and specificationsgrading. They are closely related with a focus on students demonstrating mastery of standards orcriteria based on

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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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Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Ashley J Earle, York College of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #42557Using Arduino Microprocessors in a Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania Scott Kiefer has spent over twenty years teaching mechanical engineering at four different colleges. He started at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez in the traditional role of teaching and administering a modest graduate research program. At Trine University, a small private school in Angola, Indiana, he focused on undergraduate education while teaching ten different courses ranging from introductory freshman courses to senior capstone. Scott also served as an advisor to many

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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in engineering dynamics with applications to wearable technology for analysis of human motion in a variety of contexts ranging from warfighters to astronauts. In addition to her engineering work, she also has an interest in engineering education research, which most recently has focused on incorporating authentic engineering educational experiences through engineering history education and open-ended modeling problems designed to initiate the productive beginnings of engineering judgement and engineering identity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating History Lessons into a Second Year Mechanical Engineering SeminarIntroduction Unlike the other major

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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

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integration (e.g., James MadisonUniversity) or an environmental or sustainability-focused track (e.g., Olin, Baylor, Arizona StateUniversity, University of San Diego, Lafayette, Grand Valley State). In addition, there is asustainable engineering concentration within civil engineering at Arizona State University and arenewable energy engineering degree offered at the Oregon Institute of Technology [24]. The airpollution and energy aspects of environmental engineering are often integrated into mechanicalengineering. Some mechanical engineering programs offer concentrations or certificates inenergy and sustainability or the environment, such as Boston University, NorthwesternUniversity, Arizona State University, and the University of Michigan

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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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was the past-Chair for the ASEE PNW Section. His academic research interests include innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design Thinking Abilities in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering StudentsINTRODUCTION The typical engineering classroom utilizes lecture based lessons to transfer technicalknowledge to students [1, 2]. A linear classroom approach such as this leads students down thesame repeated path each time they approach a problem. Inside of the classroom this makes for aneasy teaching plan and a step by step problem solving guide for students to follow [3

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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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theirexperiences through text, photo, and video, thanks to the ready availability of all of thesethrough personal portable devices [25]. Thus, other disciplines cover other types ofcommunication as technology and client expectations evolve. In Business schools, there have beenincorporated of student driven videos to enhance student engagement [19, 26, 20]. There seemsto be success in such disciplines of use of video for student communications. Presentation of videocontent as an instructional aid in the classroom is commonplace, but the production of studentcreated video in engineering and engineering technology courses is apparently uncommon [27].From the limited literature related to student created video assignments, Schmitz et. al. presents anexample

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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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. Ringleb received a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve UniverMr. Francisco Cima Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Technological Institute of Merida. His areas of interest are innovDr. Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University Dr. Ayala received his BS in Mechanical Engineering with honors (Cum Laude) from Universidad de Oriente (Venezuela) in 1995, MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2001 and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2005, both from University of Delaware (USA). Dr. Ayala is currently serving as Associate Professor of Mechanical

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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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Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, Robert Morris University; Ronald Saus, Robert Morris University

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, Tan and Tan, talk about a course “for expanding students’ knowledge of how ancient engineering has shaped human history and in return, how people have shaped engineering and technology.” The course was developed as a General Education Curriculum (GEC) course for the Engineering Education Innovation Center (EEIC) at the Ohio State University and includes “such topics as our ancient engineers, stone and hafted tools, the quest for fire, ancient arts, primordial farms, early water-raising devices, the engineering of clayware, early metallurgy, simple machines, military engineering, mechanical and water engineering, and time measurement.” The course is offered to engineering and non-engineering students, with a

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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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Paper ID #44277Connecting Machine Design Concepts via an Undergraduate Forensic EngineeringActivityDr. Amanda Sterling, Auburn University Dr. Amanda Sterling is a mechanical engineer at Auburn University who specializes in engineering design, additive manufacturing, and biomechanics through research, teaching, and innovation. She has published articles on the microstructure and fatigue of additive metals, providing insights into advanced engineering materials. Her research leverages additive manufacturing to design corrective quadruped orthotics, blending art and mechanical design. ©American