Conference Session

Enhancing Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2295: A PROBLEM-CENTERED APPROACH TO DYNAMICSGary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University GARY L. GRAY came to Penn State in 1994 and is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics. He earned a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research interests include the mechanics of nanostructures, dynamics of mechanical systems, the application of dynamical systems theory, and engineering education.Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University FRANCESCO COSTANZO came to Penn State in 1995 and is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics. He earned a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford Univeristy; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4827: REVAMPING DELTA DESIGN FOR INTRODUCTORY ME-CHANICSMs. Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford Univeristy Michelle Grau is a junior in mechanical engineering at Stanford University, and was one of the students in the first revision of ENGR 14, Introduction to Solid Mechanics. Her research interests include engineering education, robotics in space applications, and using robots to introduce engineering to middle school students. She is passionate about the FIRST Robotics program, in which she coaches teams and volunteers at competitions. She also does wushu and gymnastics.Dr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University. Besides

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Karl Dyer, Rowan University; Shraddha Sangelkar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #24648A New Method for Teaching The Fourbar Linkage and its Application toOther LinkagesDr. Eric Constans, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Eric Constans is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His research interests include engineering education, mechanical design and acoustics and vibration.Mr. Karl Dyer, Rowan UniversityDr. Shraddha Sangelkar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Shraddha Sangelkar is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received her M.S. (2010) and Ph.D. (2013) in Mechanical Engineering from Texas

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Bell, Triton College, Ret.

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Mechanics

Paper ID #12705A Theoretical Basis for In-Class DemonstrationsProf. Eric Bell, Triton College, Ret. A graduate and postgraduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, formerly a professor at Triton College in engineering and computer science, now retired. Postgraduate studies in education also at University of Illinois at Chicago. Page 26.125.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Theoretical Basis for In-Class Demonstrations

Conference Session

The ABCs of FBDs

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shraddha Sangelkar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Eric Constans, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #32957Work-in-Progress: Ambiguous Reaction Couples: A Universal Approach toAnalyzing Bearing and Hinge Support Reactions in 3DStatically-Determinate ProblemsDr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Danesh-Yazdi is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology.Dr. Shraddha Sangelkar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Shraddha Sangelkar is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received her M.S. (2010) and Ph.D. (2013) in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. She completed the B

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials and General Mechanics Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas; William Springer, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

AC 2009-1437: TEACHING VON MISES STRESS: FROM PRINCIPAL AXES TONONPRINCIPAL AXESIng-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas Ing-Chang Jong serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He received a BSCE in 1961 from the National Taiwan University, an MSCE in 1963 from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in 1965 from Northwestern University. He and Dr. Bruce G. Rogers coauthored the textbook Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, Oxford University Press (1991). Dr. Jong was Chair of the Mechanics Division, ASEE, in 1996-97. His research interests are in mechanics and engineering education.William

Conference Session

Assessment Strategies in Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Tamara Bush, Michigan State University; Ron Averill, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

B student.Additionally, exams should be written with ‘reality’ in mind. One goal of the problem solvingprocess is to help students develop intuition. If exams have ‘unrealistic’ values, then studentscannot do a sanity check on their answers to find mistakes, and they will not develop ameaningful engineering intuition.Modifications to the SMART Model for DynamicsAny modification to the SMART model should be done carefully and with an understanding ofthe synergies involved. It is important to implement the SMART approach in a holistic mannerconsistent with its key principles, though some details of the implementation may necessarilyvary from course to course. In the case of application to Dynamics, the goal was to change aslittle as possible

Conference Session

Assessment & Grading in Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics

Paper ID #18268Frequency of Exams and Student Performance in Solid Mechanics CoursesDr. Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Stephen Kuchnicki has been on the Mechanical Engineering faculty at York College of Pennsylvania since January 2008. Previously, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Rutgers University, specializ- ing in computational modeling of dynamic deformations in solids. His areas of technical expertise include solid mechanics, crystal plasticity, vibration, and fluid-structure interaction. He received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 2001.Dr. Scott F. Kiefer, York College of

Conference Session

Enhancing Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

AC 2008-65: VIBRATIONS LABS TO HELP ACHIEVE A RESONANCE INLEARNINGPhillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his B.S degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University in 1985 and his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989. His present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992 and at Rose-Hulman he has received the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award in 2000 and the Board of Trustees Outstanding Scholar Award in

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Mechanics

Paper ID #10636Initial Results of Introducing Design and Simulation Based Instruction in Me-chanics of MaterialsDr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Christopher Papadopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of General Engineering at the Uni- versity of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics at Cornell Uni- versity (1999). Prior to coming to UPRM, Papadopoulos served on the faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering & Mechanics at

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #17961The proposed approach for determining combined stresses of a componentDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Solid MechanicsProf. Anthony William Duva P.E. P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Anthony W. Duva An Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Wentworth Institute of

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Jose Perez-Vargas, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Wadson C Phanord, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.

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Mechanics

his gifted way of teaching and making others feel confident that they can do anything they set their minds to. His passion for teaching led him to an incredible opportunity with one of his professors, Christopher Papadopoulos. On January 2013, Perez became an Engineering Mechanics: Statics Teaching Assistant at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Working with his fellows students helped him learn new and better ways for students to grasp the knowledge he was trying to share. Shortly after, he was given the oppor- tunity to explore aspects of another one of his passions, engineering. On December 2013, Perez became a Manufacturing Co-op at Johnson and Johnson: Neutrogena in Los Angeles, California. The

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #14395Design a New Set of Strength Labs for the Course, ’Mechanics of Materials’Dr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth In- stitute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Solid Me- chanicsProf. Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Olia received his BS, MS and Ph.D. in the field of mechanical engineering from Northeastern Uni- versity. He Has

Conference Session

Dynamics - Wow! They accelerate

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Georgette

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Mechanics

Paper ID #7412Inquiry-Based Learning Activities in DynamicsDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Dr Self has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Prior to that, he worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education activities include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical

Conference Session

Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American; Bob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2056: HUMAN BONE SOLID MECHANICS CHALLENGE:FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL STRUCTURE WITH COMPLEXGEOMETRY AND LOADINGArturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan AmericanStephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan AmericanBob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American Page 13.676.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Human Bone Solid Mechanics Challenge: Functionally Graded Material Structure with Complex Geometry and LoadingAbstractThis paper presents a series of solid mechanics challenges that are being developed to reinforcesolid mechanics concepts and to illustrate the relationship between classical mechanics of

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

Paper ID #10536Transfer effects of challenge-based lessons in an undergraduate dynamicscourseDr. Matthew D. Lovell, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 24.1273.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Transfer effects of challenge-based lessons in an undergraduate dynamics courseAbstractChallenge-based instruction, a method of instruction where course content is framed around anddriven by a complex problem or set of problems

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; Josh Bostwick, Cornell University; Andrew Dressel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Mechanics

local student performance data that, while as yet inconclusive, suggests apossible method for assessment of the strategies’ efficacy.IntroductionMechanics provides the scientific foundation for nearly all branches of engineering andconstitutes an essential component of the education of nearly all engineering students.Through mechanics, students learn not only fundamental principles that govern thebehavior of structures and machines, but they also develop the rigorous habits of mind ofestablishing and critiquing assumptions, translating physical problems into well-posedmathematical equations, and assessing the meaning and validity of their solutions(possibly leading to reformulation and new solutions). It is this broader understanding

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Takashi Kawano, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Benson H. Tongue, University of California, Berkeley

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Mechanics

Paper ID #8402Video-based Online Learning: The Other Side of the Looking GlassDr. Daniel Takashi Kawano, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Daniel Kawano is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol- ogy. He received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus in dynamical systems, from the University of California, Berkeley.Dr. Benson H. Tongue, University of California, Berkeley GA Tech 1983-1988, UC Berkeley 1988-present. Author of

Conference Session

Enhancing Instruction in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, Behrend College

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Mechanics

momentsacting on a body isolated from the rest of system is a key step in solving virtually any solidmechanics problem. It is for this reason that one of the first major courses for any mechanical orcivil engineering student is Statics (or its equivalent), which is almost entirely based around theconcept of the FBD. The FBD can be a rather challenging concept to teach, especially tofreshmen and sophomore undergraduate students who may not have yet developed a physics andengineering perspective in their approach to solving problems. With this in mind, theexploded-view approach, which is a simple and intuitive way to teach the concept of the FBD forvirtually any mechanical system, is explored in this paper.MotivationThe exploded-view approach to free

Conference Session

Teaching with Technology in Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honghui Yu, The City College of New York; Feridun Delale, The City College of New York

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Mechanics

2006-1652: INTRODUCTION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN MECHANICSOF MATERIALSHonghui Yu, The City College of New YorkFeridun Delale, The City College of New York Page 11.839.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Introduction of Emerging Technologies in Mechanics of Materials Abstract Though technologies have advanced dramatically in the last century and Mechanicsof Materials(MoM) has found more applications in many new technologies, the MoMcurriculum has been fixed for decades. This paper presents our efforts in keeping MOMcurriculum current with the times by incorporating examples from emerging technologiesand everyday

Conference Session

Improving Student Outcomes in Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas; Ryan J. Endres, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Doug Dunston, University of St. Thomas

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Mechanics

Paper ID #30963The Influence of Active, Passive, and Mixed Classroom Activities onStudent Motivation.Dr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the School of Engineering’s Community College and Transfer Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.Ryan J. Endres, University of St. Thomas Ryan Endres is a student at the University of St. Thomas majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business Administration. He has had experience interning at

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Mary Hansen, Robert Morris University

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Mechanics

future efforts will be to refine the feedback weoffer, to measure the effectiveness of such follow-on instruction, and to improve upon it.AcknowledgementsSupport by the National Science Foundation under grant REC-0440295 and by theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is gratefullyacknowledged.BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION1. P. Black and D. William, “Assessment and Classroom Learning, “Assessment in Education, Vol. 5(1), pp. 7-73, 1998.2. National Research Council, Knowing What Students Know: the Science and Design of Educational Assessment, J.W. Pellegrino, N. Chudowsky, and R. Glaser (Eds.), Washington, D.C., National Academy Press, 2001.3. National Research Council, How people learn: Brain, mind

Conference Session

Student Advancement in Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #23572Effect of Assessment Methods on Performance in Mechanics of MaterialsDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on design optimization of large and complex systems, analysis of composite materials and structures, and design for sustainable agriculture.Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University Dr. Recktenwald is a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University where he teaches

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Mechanics

demonstrate the cognitive benefits of using kineticdiagrams based on Cognitive Load Theory, an instructional design framework derived from thecognitive architecture.Just like we need to follow laws of motion to design machines as engineers, we, as mechanicsinstructors, should develop instruction strategies by following principles of learning. According toCognitive Load Theory, learning will be hindered if the cognitive load exceeds working memorycapacity [6]. The cognitive load could be imposed by either the intrinsic nature of learningmaterials (i.e., intrinsic cognitive load) or the instruction manners in which the materials arepresented (i.e., extraneous cognitive load). Therefore, we need to keep students’ working memorylimitation in mind when we

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Laboratory: Comparisonof Industrially Situated Virtual Laboratories to Capstone Physical Laboratories, Journal of Engineering Education,Vol 100, No. 3, pp 540-573.[13] Craik, F.I.M. and Lockhart, R.S., 1972, "Levels of processing: A framework for memory research,” Journal ofVerbal Learning & Verbal Behavior, Vol 11, No. 6, pp 671–84.[14] Smith, E.S. and Kosslyn, S.M., 2006, Cognitive Psychology: Mind and Brain; Chapter 5: Encoding and Retrievalfrom Long-Term Memory, Pearson, NY.[15] Crawley, A.P., Davis, K.D., Mikulis. D.J., and Kwan, C.L., 1998, "Function MRI study of thalamic and corticalactivation evoked by cutaneous heat, cold, and tactile stimuli," Journal of Neurophysiology, Vol 80, No. 3, pp 1533–1546.[16] Zacharia, Z.C. and de Jong, T

Conference Session

Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanics

Paper ID #29032The Mechanics Project: A Pedagogy of Engagement for UndergraduateMechanics CoursesProf. Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University Keith D. Hjelmstad is President’s Professor of Civil Engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University.Amie Baisley, University of Florida Amie Baisley is a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. Her teaching and research interests are centered around the sophomore level courses that engineering students take and how changes in those courses can impact student learning and

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #13059A Glimpse into How Students Solve Concept Problems in Rigid Body Dynam-icsDr. Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Page 26.47.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Glimpse into How Students Solve Concept Problems in Rigid Body DynamicsOverviewAn examination of typical textbooks for the standard sophomore-level engineering dynamicscourse reveals that the vast majority of homework and example problems are quantitative innature. They ask the student to

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Statics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Carl R. Vilmann P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1773: GOING ONLINE WITH STATICSSheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University Sheryl A. Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of Engi- neering Education and Research. She is the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at Michigan Technological University and previously served as a rotator to the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Sorby is active in the American Society for Engineering Education serving as Director of Programs and past chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE. She was a recipient of the Dow Outstanding New Faculty award and the Distinguished Teaching

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Joan Walker, Long Island University; Araceli Ortiz, Tufts University

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Mechanics

). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.4. Raufaste, E., H. Eyrolle, and C. Marine. Pertinence generation in radiological diagnosis: Spreading activation and the nature of expertise. Cognit Sci. 22: 517-548, 1998.5. Fisher, F. T., & Peterson, P.L. (2001). A tool to measure adaptive expertise in biomedical engineering students. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.6. Wineburg, S. (1998). Reading Abraham Lincoln: An expert/expert study in interpretation of historical texts. Cognitive Science, 22(3), 319-346.7. Schwartz, D. L., Bransford, J. D., & Sears, D. (2005). Innovation and efficiency in learning and

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Dollar; Paul Steif

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Mechanics

USING A DIGITAL DASHBOARD FOR LEARNING TO BLEND INTERACTIVE, WEB-BASED COURSEWARE INTO AN INSTRUCTOR-LED STATICS COURSE1. BACKGROUND1.1 Need for Improving Assessment-Feedback LoopsIn response to an increasing appreciation that instruction should be learner-centered [1], variouslearner-centered instructional approaches have been pursued. These have included bothleveraging computer technology in effective ways and establishing more interactive classrooms.Still, many engineering subjects continue to be taught in a traditional, top-down fashion, withone-way communication from the lecturer, and textbook homework problems that are solvedoutside of class, on which delayed and minimal useful feedback, if any, is