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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #43596Student Use of ChatGPT to Write an Engineering ReportDr. Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Randall Manteufel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He has won several teaching awards, including the 2012 University of Texas System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award and the 2013 UTSA President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence, the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2019 College of Engineering Student Council Professor of the Year Award, 2008, 2022, 2024 College Excellence in Teaching, and 2005 Mechanical

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rujun Gao, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Cornell University; Xiaosu Guo, University of Texas at Dallas; Sami Melhem, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #49105An Assessment of ChatGPT 4o’s Performance on Mechanical EngineeringConcept InventoriesDr. Rujun Gao, Texas A&M University Dr. Rujun Gao has completed her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Zhejiang University, China. Her research focuses on Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM Agents, and the development of educational technology products.Hillary E. Merzdorf, Cornell University STEM Instructional Design Associate, eCornell, Cornell UniversityXiaosu Guo, University of Texas at

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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Paper ID #48784BOARD # 185: Possibility of ChatGPT Application on Mechanical DesignEducation: A Comparative Study of Traditional and AI-Assisted Design ProcessesProf. Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University Assistant Professor in Physics and Engineering Department of Muskingum University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Possibility of ChatGPT Application on Mechanical DesignEducation: A Comparative study of traditional and AI-assisted Design ProcessAbstractMany educators are hesitant to integrate tools like ChatGPT into the classroomdue to concerns about plagiarism and copying. However

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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, Fullerton Fullerton, California bihuang@fullerton.edu Chan Lu* Department of Lifelong Education, Administration & Policy University of Georgia Athens, Georgia cl25054@uga.edu AbstractThis paper evaluates the mechanical engineering reasoning capabilities of ChatGPT-4, anadvanced Large Language Model (LLM), with the aim of enhancing mechanical engineeringeducation. Mechanical engineering education extends

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harrison Zimmerman Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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ThermodynamicsAbstractGenerative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has become ubiquitous. Convincing languagecomplemented by constant modifications and upgrades have made GenAI models, such asOpenAI’s ChatGPT, an appealing tool to address complex problems. According to a survey byIntelligent.com nearly a third of college students in AY 2022-2023 used ChatGPT for schoolworkand 77.4% of them were likely to recommend using it to study to another student. Despite theirappeal, these models have proven flawed in answering technical prompts. Their convincinglanguage may entice the user to trust the responses without verifying them. For example, theauthors failed to retrieve accurate thermodynamics properties of some common substances fromthree publicly available models (OpenAI’s

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R Mikesell P.E., Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University

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areas. F08 did well overall, but should beencouraged to improve his or her timeliness in reviewing team submissions. Figure 2. Capstone advisor survey results for F02 Figure 3. Capstone advisor survey results for F08Answers to the free response questions on advisor strengths and areas for improvement weresubmitted to ChatGPT for analysis and summary. The data was first anonymized by replacingstudent and faculty names with a random-ordered research ID, changing gendered pronouns to“they,” and redacting identifying comments that could not otherwise be removed.The prompt given to ChatGPT was as follows: “Assume the role of an experienced highereducation administrator. You are reviewing student

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Daniel Christopher, U.S. Air Force Academy; Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy; Lauren V Scharff, U.S. Air Force Academy

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calculator of the 1970s, and then to computer-based software andcomputational methods. Wolfram Alpha made a large step forward in the ability to solve a varietyof problems and explain the steps to learners everywhere. 2 Now, AI, and specificallylarge-language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT provide the next evolution in solving complexproblems while showing detailed commentary on every step and calculation made. But AI’sability to aid an engineers in their endeavor to solve the world’s technical challenges is muchmore broad. A brief review of AI’s definition, emergence, and varied types is appropriate.2.1 Artificial Intelligence DefinitionA term as broad as ‘artificial intelligence’ is bound to have many definitions, most with significantoverlap

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenhai Li, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta; Akin Tatoglu, University of Hartford; Zhou Zhang, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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. The session then transitions to the transformative role of Transformers in NLP, focusing on their improvements over RNNs without delving into advanced mathematical details. This leads to the discussion of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT [8], emphasizing their engineering applications. Students learn to use ChatGPT’s API to integrate NLP into workflows, with a Python example showing how to send prompts, receive responses, and maintain conversational context by including prior interactions. These hands-on examples help MET students understand the practical applications of NLP tools like LLMs in solving engineering problems. • Topic 8: Reinforcement Learning (RL) – The last topic

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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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Karen Supan, Norwich University

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Artificial Intelligence Case Studies in a Thermodynamics CourseIntroductionWith the explosion of ChatGPT in the past year, it seems that Artificial Intelligence (AI) iseverywhere, but engineering students may not realize its application beyond writing papers. Theaim of this study was to build an AI teaching module that could be implemented into existingMechanical Engineering Curriculum. Rather than teach students how to build neural networksor large language models, the module focused on how AI is utilized in Nuclear Power Plants.The module was then implemented into a Thermodynamics II course, directly following a uniton vapor power plants. The full course outline can be found in Appendix A, Table A1. Sevencase studies from AI and Nuclear Energy

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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understanding and experience.Additionally, applying robust statistical methods is essential for tracking and analyzing studentperformance over time, ensuring that the effectiveness of the VR interventions can be measured andrefined for future improvement. IX. Suggested Survey QuestionsPlease rate your agreement with each statement using the following scale:*These questions were formatted and formulated with the help of ChatGPT: • 1 - Strongly Disagree • 2 - Disagree • 3 - Neutral • 4 - Agree • 5 - Strongly AgreeA. Learning and Understanding 1. The VR activities enhanced my understanding of complex mechanical concepts. 2. VR helped me visualize engineering problems better than traditional methods

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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., Kim, S.H., Lee, D. et al. Utilizing Generative AI for Instructional Design: Exploring Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. TechTrends 68, 832–844 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-024-00967-w [4] Nikolic, S., Sandison, C., Haque, R., Daniel, S., Grundy, S., Belkina, M., … Neal, P. (2024). ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, SciSpace and Wolfram versus higher education assessments: an updated multi-institutional study of the academic integrity impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on assessment, teaching and learning in engineering. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 29(2), 126–153. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2024.2372154 [5] Subramanian, R., & Vidalis, S

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; Ashu Sharma, Auburn University

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in freshman information processing and the rise in Using academic resources both fall outside of the 2 sigma bands starting the Fall of 2022. Since ChatGPT was introduced in November 2022, this decrease is likely not due to AI usage. The COVID-19 pandemic effect, on the other hand, matches the timing. The national trends mentioned in sections IV.A.1 and 2 above support this theory. However, whether this is the true cause needs further research. Further, the rise in Using academic resources may be happening in compensation for the dropping Information Processing skill. Again, to establish if this is the case, will need further research. 2

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ME Division 10: Innovation in the Sophomore Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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students’learning gains in STEM education as in Arora et al.1 and Van den Broeck et al.2. However, a rapidchange in online landscape accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic has brought up serious academicmisconduct issues, as evidenced by the students’ frequent utilization of websites and AI tools suchChegg3, Quizlet4, and ChatGPT 4o5. The matter was compounded during COVID-19 when theisolated environments contributed to students’ lack of motivation to study and learn, Y. Terada6.The academic misbehaviors are further described by P. Charlesworth et al.7, M. M. Lanier8 as wellas by A. Fask et al.9. In effect, this creates grade inflation and possibly jeopardizes the academicintegrity of the institution’s program that could in turn dampen students’ motivation.One