physical model, the way it was usedto energize learning is presented. We discuss how errors made by students on test day can berelated to gender and to being in class when the model was shown.MethodShames provides the motivation for the physical model14. Its vector algebra chapter presents amature treatment emphasizing 3-D vector representations. Figure 1 is from the originalproblem. It asks one to calculate the projection of the 500 N force along the diagonal from Bto A. As emphasized by Roberts, the two important quantities that students must becomefamiliar with in an introductory statics course are distance (length) and force15. There is nodifficulty in visualizing length as a position or a displacement vector. However, a force vectoris more
something we had tentatively calledDynaMonkey. It was similar to a three dimensional version of Pong, very different fromSpumone.Although the control group did not have a video game to use for learning, students were requiredto complete two semi-structured, project-based assignments. The first project was a dynamicanalysis of the Vancouver luge track where a 21 year old Olympic athlete had recently lost hislife. In the second assignment, students had to derive equations of motion for an electric cart(four rigid bodies connected by axle bearings and a chain/sprocket) and integrate the equationswith Matlab. Through intuition-guided iteration, students selected cart parameters they thoughtwould give them the best chances of winning a class-wide
examples adopted in this coursewere first created by Eann Patterson as part of a National Science Foundation sponsored projectto change the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum and make it more attractive to adiverse group of students. Specifically, this paper critiques the adaptation of five real lifeexamples taken from the original project. Student response to the lecture material was measuredby specific survey questions about the real life examples, survey questions about the course as awhole, interviews, and standard student course evaluation forms.1. Introduction A considerable amount of attention has been given to the retention of engineeringstudents in recent years. In fact, most universities with engineering programs are
Institute of Technology, Madras in 1986 and his Ph. D from the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently a professor in the mechanical engineering department and serves as a curriculum coordinator for the Freshman engineering program at the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M UniversityJefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University Jeffrey E. Froyd is the Director of Faculty Climate and Development at Texas A&M University. He served as Project Director for the Foundation Coalition, an NSF Engineering Education Coalition in which six institutions systematically renewed, assessed, and institutionalized their undergraduate engineering curricula, and extensively shared their results with the
learning andconcludes that even brief activities introduced into the lecture can increase learning. The entirecourse need not be project-based. Simply adding discussions can have a positive impact onstudents’ intrinsic motivation [19]. If we use Bonwell and Eison’s [20] definition of activelearning as “anything that involves students doing things and thinking about the things they aredoing,” the possibilities are vast. Nie and Lau [1] found adding small activities that encouragestudents to explore in-depth, analyze, discuss, write, apply, or question increased students’ deepprocessing strategies and increased self-efficacy. Felder and Silverman [21] also conclude that asmall number of techniques such as alternating lecture with pauses for
Paper ID #10411Evaluation of Impact of Web-based Activities on Mechanics Achievement andSelf-EfficacyProf. Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University Sarah Billington is Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineer- ing at Stanford University. Her research group focuses on sustainable, durable construction materials and their application to structures and construction. She teaches an undergraduate class on introductory solid mechanics as well as graduate courses in structural concrete behavior and design. Most recently she has initiated a engineering education research project on
assignment did so after already completing the class, and developed the assignmentwith the intent of having other students complete and learn from the assignment. One school thathad students develop assignments like this is the University of Wyoming.26 The engineeringdepartment at the University of Wyoming uses an approach they call For Students By Students,and students develop both laboratory exercises and robotic systems that are used to teach otherstudents in their program.26 These projects are reported to be popular among the students; they Page 26.111.4help the students acquire skills such as prototyping to meet requirements and interacting
projects ranging from consumer products to power systems. As a consultant she worked with over 75 different clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Prof. Wodin-Schwartz is passionate about teaching core engineering and critical thinking skills that apply to application driven problem solving. She is excited to work with students to help them understand not only the technical skills required of them as engineers but also the social, environmental, and physical implications of implementing technical engineering solutions. Her work with adding context to problems and projects her courses has lead her to receive teaching awards including the Russell M. Searle and Morgan Distinguished Instructorships in
Paper ID #34138Development of a Low-Cost, Compact, and Portable Experimental Kit forOnline Engineering Statics CourseDr. Md Rashedul Hasan Sarker, University of Indianapolis Md Rashedul H Sarker is an Assistant Professor at R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy). Prior to joining at UIndy, he worked as a lecturer at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He also earned his Ph.D. at UTEP. His teaching and research interests include ac- tive learning, project-based learning, energy harvesting, and developing sensors using multi-functional materialsDr. Najmus Saqib, University of
tackled.Scrum for EducationEducators in computer science have begun implementing these methods and tools in theirclassrooms in part at the behest of their industries who would like to hire students already trained[17]. Other educators have noticed that the flexibility in response to complicated objectives has alot in common with many classrooms beyond computer science. EduScrum was developed in theNetherlands and showed favorable results with scrum as a pedagogical technique in middleschool [18]. The Product Owner is replaced by the teacher who decides what needs to be learnedand to what level. The teacher defines certain acceptance criteria which can be test scores orscopes of projects. The student teams (generally 4 or 5 students) are self-organized
statistics courses and serves on numerous dissertation committees. She has also directed the evaluation research associated with several state- and federally-funded projects, especially those involving teacher professional development.Dr. Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific Hector Estrada is currently Professor of Civil Engineering at University of the Pacific; a position he has held since August 2006. Prior to joining Pacific, Professor Estrada was chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His teaching interests include structural engineering and mechanics, the design of timber and steel structures, structural dynamics, and earthquake engineering
is critical to get students engaged in active learningthrough activities such as solving problems, working with each other, asking questions andgetting feedback.To enhance student learning in Statics, researchers at various institutions have explored othermethods for teaching Statics, such as developing concept map and quantifying students’conceptual understanding[1, 2], developing on-line homework or learning modules[3, 4], peer-led-team-learning[5], project-based learning[6], emporium-based course delivery[7]. Among them, theflipped classroom method[8, 9, 10] has gained popularity. In a flipped classroom, the class time isdevoted to guided instruction where students work through problems with the instructor presentto provide assistance and
Ulseth, Itasca Community College Ulseth is an engineering instructor at Itasca Community and Iron Range Engineering. He is the co- developer of both programs. For the past 20 years he has taught physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechan- ics, and thermodynamics. For the past 10 years Ulseth has worked with a diverse group of engineering educators to develop and prototype a 100% project-based BS Engineering curriculum.Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University Paul S. Steif is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Sc.B. in engineering from Brown University (1979) and M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) degrees from Harvard University in applied mechanics. He has been active as a
students to think throughthe solution, plan their approach, and develop in-depth problem solving skills rather thancharging directly and often blindly into and through the problem solution. Andes utilizes fourmental models, problem statement, graphic representation, variables lists, and mathematicalmodel, and requires users to develop each of these mental models (graphical representation isoptional). Andes includes an equation solving tool although users can also solve the equationsoff-line. A research project conducted on some 330 students approximately one-half of whom Page 15.848.3were in a control group, resulted in a 3% (1/3 letter grade
evaluate Cycle tion. Transformation 1: Connecting faculty in a Community of Practice community of practice. Figure 1: The “Pyramid of Change”, showing the three levels of transformation that form the objectives of this project; each layer supports the transformations above.ineffective in promoting the adoption of evidence-based practices 1;8 , long-term strategies thatfocus on changing faculty beliefs, motivation, and institutional culture have proven effective 1;8
presented in this paper are those of theauthors and do not necessarily represent those of the NSF.References[1] Lovell, M. D., Brophy, S. P., and Li, S. (2013). “Challenge-Based Instruction for a Civil Engineering DynamicsCourse,” Proceedings, 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, June 23-26, 2013.[2] CTGV, Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (1997). The Jasper project: Lessons in curriculum, Page 24.1273.10instruction, assessment, and professional development, Mahwah, NJ, Erlbaum[3] R. J. Roselli and S. P. Brophy, “Effectiveness of challenge-based instruction in biomechanics,” J. Eng. Educ.,vol. 93, no. 4, pp
Mastering work was meant to encourage low-stakes practice,with multiple submissions allowed for each problem, and no hand-written work associated withthe Mastering problems was collected. Second, Mastering grading is only granular in the senseof how many attempts a student has taken—not in reference to the quality of their work leadingup to submission of their answer. In the absence of any evidence of problem-solving process, wedecided to remove the Mastering data from the analysis completed here because it is qualitativelydifferent (i.e., no meaningful partial credit) than the other pieces of graded work in the analysis.Students also completed a small project (5% of their final grade) on a topic of their choice, andthey earned class credit (up to
students an opportunity togrow their skills over the course of their degree program. While engineering mechanics coursesare not always associated with student team projects, these courses provide the opportunity toshow students how teamwork and diversity are relevant to problem solving. And, as mechanics-oriented courses often dominate the sophomore and junior level of many engineering programs,they can be an important venue for providing continuous instruction to students about workingwith others and in teams. This paper introduces and examines the effects of a teamworkintervention in Engineering Mechanics: Statics aimed at teaching students about the importanceof diversity and inclusion in engineering with specific attention on problem solving
professor of engineering education at the University of Georgia. He is affiliated with the Engineering Education Transformational Institute and the school electrical and computer engineering at the university. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in electronic and computer engi- neering from the Lagos State University in Nigeria, a Masters in Project management from the University of Sunderland, and a PhD in Educational Psychology from Washington State University. His research in- terests include learning and cognition, students’ engagement, and the assessment of learning and students engagements, in engineering classrooms. His expertise also include the development and validation of measurement inventories, systematic reviews
semester. The final project requires students to design a space truss and test itusing a provided Matlab program.Table 2: Statics Sections taught by Author with Enrollments between Fall 2008 and Fall 2013 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3Fall 2008 Phase 2 (54) Phase 2 (100) Phase 2 (103)Spring 2009 Phase 2 (69) Phase 2 (76)Fall 2009 Phase 2 (56) Phase 2 (104) Phase 2 (109)Spring 2010 Phase 3 (65) Phase 2 (71)Fall 2010 Phase 2 (54) Phase 2 (96)Spring 2011 Phase 2 (53) Phase 3 (114)Fall 2011 Phase 2 (97
of computer problemswhere the goal is to use computer tools (MathCad in this case) to set up a problem and examinethe effect of various parameters. These problems build on prior knowledge while providing adifferent context for learning. A sample computer analysis statement is also provided in theappendix. Approximately six computer projects are completed during the semester, alternatingweeks with the design problems.Specifications for Successful Submission: Students must submit a correct solution for eachproblem assigned. Computer problems often have their basis in either homework or designproblems, allowing students to cross-check portions of their solutions for correctness.Missing from the Process – ExamsOne item that is obviously missing
a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics.Jenna Landy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jenna Landy graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in June 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and a minor in Data Science. She worked with this group from Fall 2018 until graduation, carrying out statistical analysis of
engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Papadopoulos has diverse research and teaching interests in structural mechanics and bioconstruction (with emphasis in bamboo); appropriate technology; engineering ethics; and mechanics education. He has served as PI of several NSF-sponsored research projects and is co-author of Lying by Approximation: The Truth about Finite Element Analysis. He is active in the Mechanics Division.Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Rom´an, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Rom´an is a Professor and Chair in the Engineering Sciences and Materials (CIIM) Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus (UPRM). Dr. Santiago earned a BS and MS
Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The
, updating andtechnical support.In 2001, an NSF-sponsored workshop was held to find ways to improve undergraduatemechanics across the curriculum11. One of the discussion topics was the use of multimediatechnology to enhance engineering education in general, and fluid mechanics education inparticular. The panel suggested initiating and developing a central web site for mechanics whereuniversities, colleges and industries can all share the resources.Realizing the need for a comprehensive text for solid mechanics in electronic form was, in part,the motivation for the current project to develop a web-based Multimedia Engineering SolidMechanics eBook (www.eCourses.ou.edu), which is both informative and interactive. The goalis to enhance the learning
thrust of this project is to provide students with an additional tool to understand andvisualize mathematically complex concepts covered in a typical engineering mechanics-Staticscourse, which will enhance their learning and understanding of this subject. This tool will also beavailable for all subsequent courses that need Statics background. Inadequate knowledge ofStatics, negatively influence the learning and teaching of these subjects as considerable timemust be devoted to review the Statics part. Courses like Strength of Materials, Machine Design,and structural design are examples of subjects that depend primarily in excelling Statics. Figure 1: Main Module Figure 2: Vector addition GUIThe package consists
insubsequent courses.The pressing need to reform the teaching and learning Statics has been established in the pastdecades. To enhance teaching and student learning in Statics, researchers at various institutionshave explored various methods for teaching Statics, such as developing concept map andquantifying students’ conceptual understanding [1, 2, 3], developing on-line homework orlearning modules [4, 5], peer-led-team-learning [6, 7], project-based learning [8], emporium-based course delivery [9], etc. Among them, the flipped-classroom method [10, 11, 12] hasbecome popular in the recent years. In a flipped classroom, the class time is devoted to guidedinstruction where students work through problems with the instructor present to provideassistance
Paper ID #16957Engineering Students Understand the Elastic Neutral Axis, but What Aboutthe Plastic Neutral Axis?Prof. Shane M Palmquist, Western Kentucky University He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tufts University specializing in structures and cemen- titious materials. He is currently the Ritter Family Professor of Civil Engineering at Western Kentucky University where he has taught since 2004. He is the coordinator of civil engineering program and teaches courses in structural analysis and design as well as senior project. Prior to Western Kentucky University, he was a structural engineer for Lichtenstein
structural design of power generation equipment and is a registered professional engineer. He received his Ph.D. in mechanics from Princeton University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Analogy Methods to Address Warping and Plasticity in Torsion ABSTRACTThis project is primarily an experimental study on the membrane analogy and the sand-heapanalogy associated with plasticity (along with warping) when a prismatic bar (circular or non-circular) is twisted. This is a supplemental lab activity for the junior level Mechanics ofMaterials course. When a prismatic bar of arbitrary cross-section is twisted, it gets deformed intohelical curves as the
Human Performance at the University of Central Florida. Her interests include resampling method, propensity score analysis, research design, measurement and evaluation, and the applications of statistical methods in educational research and behavioral sciences. She is actively involved educational and social science research projects. Dr. Bai has published books and many professional articles in refereed national and international journals. She has won several competitive awards at the University of Central Florida for her excellent teaching and research. Dr. Bai also served on several professional journal editorial boards, such as Journal of Experimental Education, Frontiers in Quantitative Psychology and