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Board 101: Project Based Learning for a Mechanical Engineering Major Student: The Sustainability of Internal Combustion Engines (Student Poster)

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Poster Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aaron Price Barnett; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Paper ID #25469Board 101: Project Based Learning for a Mechanical Engineering Major Stu-dent: The Sustainability of Internal Combustion Engines (Student Poster)Mr. Aaron Price Barnett Aaron Barnett is currently a sophomore at Salt Lake Community College studying Material Science En- gineering with a minor in Chemistry. His academic focus includes renewable energy and sustainable materials. As well as helping shape a new generation of engineers and scientists to continue improving the world.Dr. Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College Dr. Nick M. Safai is an ASEE Fellow. He has been an ASEE officer and member for the past

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Contextualizing Statics: Our Process and Examples

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505105. [Accessed: 02-Feb-2019].[11] D. A. Chen and G. D. Hoople, “Contextualizing a New General Engineering Curriculum in the Liberal Arts,” 2017 ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo., Jun. 2017.[12] E. A. Reddy, B. Przestrzelski, S. M. Lord, and I. Khalil, “Introducing Social Relevance and Global Context into the Introduction to Heat Transfer Course,” in ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2018.[13] G. D. Hoople, J. A. Mejia, D. A. Chen, and S. M. Lord, “Reimagining Energy: Deconstructing Traditional Engineering Silos Using Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies.” 23-Jun-2018.[14] J. A. Mejia, D. A. Chen, O. O. Dalrymple, and S. M. . Lord, “Revealing the Invisible

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Do They Understand Your Language? Assess Their Fluency with Vector Representations

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Todd R. Haskell, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Lee Singleton, Whatcom Community College; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Paper ID #26903Do They Understand Your Language? Assess Their Fluency with Vector Rep-resentationsProf. Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl is assistant professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community Col- lege. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active learning instructional strategies and auto-graded online homework. Eric has been a member of ASEE since 2001. He currently serves as chair of the Pacific Northwest Section and was the recipient of the 2008 Section Outstanding Teaching Award.Todd R. Haskell, Western Washington

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Comparing Blended and Traditional Instruction for a Statics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yufeng Hu P.E., Western Michigan University; Javier Martin Montefort P.E., Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Multiple Course Delivery Modes.” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition,Indianapolis, IN, June 2014.[21] Bart M. “Flipped Classroom Survey Highlights Benefits and Challenges.” Retrieved fromhttps://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/blended-flipped-learning/flipped-classroom-survey-highlights-benefits-and-challenges/. [Accessed Apr. 24, 2019][22] Hu Y, Montefort J, Tsang E. “An Innovative Redesign of Statics: Approach and Lessons Learned.” Proceedingsof the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June, 2015.[23] Hu Y, Montefort J, Tsang E. “An Analysis of Factors Affecting Student Performance in a Statics Course.”Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, June, 2017.

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Bringing Research to Practice: Exploring Applications of Resource Usage Research in Undergraduate Mechanics Education

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy K. Dunford, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #27284 on Micro/Nanosystems and Vibration and Sound, as well as the Design, Materials, and Manufacturing (DMM) Segment Leadership Team. Dr. Rhoads is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards, including the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award; the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering’s Harry L. Solberg Best Teacher Award (twice), Robert W. Fox Outstanding Instructor Award, and B.F.S. Schaefer Outstanding Young Faculty Scholar Award; the ASEE Mechanics Division’s Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell

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Teaching Mechanics Concepts Using a Motion Analysis System

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sonya Dick, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Jay Tyler Davis II, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Bradley Wash, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

engineering students. Her work also involves creating simulations of a wide range of devices for the use of educational modules.Mr. Jay Tyler Davis II, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.Mr. Bradley Wash, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Human Motion Biomechanics Lab c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching Mechanics Concepts Using a Motion Analysis SystemAbstractHomework-style dynamics problems are typically analyzed “at an instant in time”, or possibly intwo specific positions. This “snapshot dynamics” approach may hinder students’ ability toconsider the time

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Evaluating the Effect of Flipped Classroom on Students’ Learning in Dynamics

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohammad Reza Hassanzadeh Gorakhki, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Stephanie F. Pilkington, Colorado State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

online sections of CIVE 260 Statics and CIVE 261 Dynamics. He has a keen interest in active learning and has a particular interest in both physical and virtual interactive learning tools. Daniel has a PhD from Colorado State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado.Stephanie F. Pilkington, Colorado State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Evaluating the Effect of Flipped Classroom on Students’ Learning in Dynamics- Relative Velocity and Instantaneous Centers of Zero VelocityAbstractFlipping the classroom is an instructional approach where students learn about a topic outside ofclassroom and then use class time for active learning. Our control-impact

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A study of the Efficacy of Free-body Diagrams for the Solution of Frame-Type Mechanics Problems with Increasing Difficulty Level

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University; Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A study of the efficacy of free-body diagrams for the solution of frame type mechanics problems with increasing difficulty levelAbstract The intent of this study was to conduct a quantitative assessment of students’ free-bodydiagrams (FBDs) using a predefined rubric to assess accuracy, and to determine the influence ofincreased difficulty level on the efficacy of these FBDs. Using final exams from a first-yearstatics course, the difficulties that students encountered when solving rigid body problems wereanalyzed

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Work in Progress: 3-D Models with Lesson Plans

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Paper ID #25965Work in Progress: 3-D Models with Lesson PlansDr. Anna K.T. Howard, North Carolina State University Anna Howard is a Teaching Associate Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the course redesign effort for Engineering Statics. She received her Ph.D. from the Rotorcraft Center of Excellence at Penn State University in 2001. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: 3D Models with Lesson PlansAbstract: Some students benefit from having a physical, hand-held model which they can holdand experiment

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Students – Ask Them to Eat Their Steaks!

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana; Jenna Kloosterman, University of Southern Indiana
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

electrical and computer engineering in 2014, respectively, both from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. After graduating with her PhD in 2014, she worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, first as a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow from 2014-2016 and then as RF/Microwave Engineer from 2016-2017. She started as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN in the fall of 2017. Her research interests include THz technology development, superconducting detectors, heterodyne arrays, and microwave instruments. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Students – Ask them to eat their Steaks!Abstract Some faculty

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Interactive Simulation Modules (ISMs) in Vibrations

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amir Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yi Wu, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Oladipo Onipede Jr., Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

, dynamics and control, and engineering education.Dr. Oladipo ”Dipo” Onipede Jr., Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Associate Director for Academics School of Engineering Penn State Erie, The Behrend College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Interactive Simulation Modules (ISMs) in Vibrations AbstractThis is a work-in-progress. A typical course in Vibrations primarily involves the study of themotion of single (SDOF) and multiple degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems subjected to non-zero initial displacements or velocities (free response) and non-zero forces (forced response).The time-dependent nature of the motion, along with the sheer

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A Specifications-Based Approach for the Design and Delivery of a Statics/Dynamics Course

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John A. Mirth, Saint Cloud State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

. Roediger, M.A. McDaniel, Make it Stick: The Science of SuccessfulLearning, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2014.[13] S. Brown, The Doodle Revolution, New York, NY: Penguin, 2014.[14] J Mirth, Using Doodles to Assist Learning in a Mechanical Engineering Course,Proceedings of 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, 2019.[15] S. Vedentam, “When Everything Clicks: The Power of Judgement-Free Learning”,Available online: https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=616127481[Accessed 12-18-2018]Appendix – Sample design problem with computer simulationDynamics Design Problem – Kinetics and EnergyThe engineering career did not pan out, so you decide to open your own bungee-jumpingbusiness. For those not familiar with bungee

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A Multi-Instructor Study of Assessment Techniques in Engineering Mechanics Courses

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

, Blog, March 13, 2018,http://newleafedu.com/2018/03/13/rubrics/[10] R. Averill, “Compass,” New Leaf Education, Blog, April 17, 2018,http://newleafedu.com/2018/04/17/compass/[11] Ronald C. Averill, “The Seven C’s of Solving Engineering Problems,” ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida, June 16-19, 2019.[12] H.L. Roediger III and A.C. Butler, “Testing Improves Long-Term Retention in a SimulatedClassroom Setting,” European Journal of Cognitive Psychology, Vol. 19, pp. 514-527, 2007.[13] B. Rogerson, “Effectiveness of a Daily Class Progress Assessment Technique inIntroductory Chemistry,” Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 80, pp. 160-164, 2003.

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Good Strategies to Avoid Bad FBDs

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Amir H Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

developers of the Rose-Hulman Sophomore Engineering Curriculum, the Dynamics Concept Inventory, and he is a co-author of Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, by Beer, Johnston, Cornwell, and Self.Dr. 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Good Strategies to Avoid Bad FBDsAbstractDrawing a good free-body diagram (FBD) is generally acknowledged by mechanics instructorsas a critical step in solving mechanics problems. In this paper we will summarize recommendedprocedures and mnemonics that have been

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Cognitive Benefits of Using the Kinetic Diagrams in Teaching Introductory Dynamics

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Paper ID #27699Cognitive Benefits of Using the Kinetic Diagrams in Teaching IntroductoryDynamicsDr. Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Yan Tang is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her current research in engineering education focuses on cognitive load theory, deliberate practice, and effective pedagogical practices. Her background is in dynamics and con- trols. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Cognitive Benefits of Using Kinetic Diagrams in Teaching

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Just a Moment – Classroom Demonstrations for Statics and Solid Mechanics

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Giancaspro P.E., University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

through education and community outreach. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Just a Moment – Classroom Demonstrations for Statics and Solid MechanicsAbstractEngineers, faculty, and administrators in higher education understand that introductory solidmechanics courses such as Statics remain an essential component in most engineering curricula.Undergraduate students also recognize the importance of mastering mechanics courses.However, their enthusiasm is often curbed by their frustration trying to understand many of thecritical, but often abstract, topics presented in the course. Compounded by large class sizes,reduced attention spans, and a heavy

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An Alternative Form of Euler’s Equation for the Rotational Dynamics of a Rigid Body Confined to Planar (2-D) Motion

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jeffrey C. Hayen, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

General Dynamics Corporation. He also has conducted research concerning structural dynamics and control for the Kajima Corporation of Japan, and he currently provides technical analyses and performs computational simulations for the United Launch Alliance in Denver. Jef- frey earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University, and his Ph.D. degree in Applied Mechanics and Physics from the California Institute of Technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An Alternative Form of Euler’s Equation for the Rotational Dynamics of a Rigid Body Confined to Planar (2-D) MotionIntroductionInstructors of engineering mechanics who

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Extent of Pre-class Video Viewing in Multiple Flipped Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Benjamin Keith Morris, University of Georgia; Siddharth Savadatti, University of Georgia
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Element Analysis. In addition to traditional face-to-face classes, he has designed and taught courses in fully online and completely flipped formats. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Extent of pre-class video viewing in multiple flipped engineering coursesAbstractThis paper presents data on the extent to which pre-class videos were viewed by students in threedifferent undergraduate flipped engineering courses (numerical methods for engineers, fluidmechanics and engineering statics).Flipped classes are typically characterized by pre-class preparatory activities that are followed bymore active/collaborative in-class activities. Engagement with pre-class activities is essential forthe flipped

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Exam Wrappers, Reflection, and Student Performance in Engineering Mechanics – Part II

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

engineering program evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). He is an American Society of Civil Engineering Fellow (ASCE), a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Exam Wrappers, Reflection and Student Performance in Engineering Mechanics – Part IIAbstractThis paper presents the authors’ continuing study in implementing a metacognitive exercisecalled exam wrappers. Although a previous study of a sophomore-level engineering mechanics(statics and dynamics) course found that exam wrappers did not have a significant

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Introducing EngOTG: A Framework for an Audio Study Material App for Engineering Students

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Giuseppe Lomiento, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yu Sun, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Introducing EngOTG: A Framework for an Audio Study Material App for Engineering StudentsABSTRACTAuditory learning tools, such as recorded study materials, are very commonly used in manydisciplines and have proven to be effective for second-language learners, learning-disabledstudents, and struggling readers. However, such tools have been seldom used in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, mostly because of the technicalnature of the subjects. The objective of this study is to investigate the features of audio studymaterials that could improve student learning and

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Challenges in Teaching Ideal Flows to ME Students Concurrently with Senior Design

Conference Session: Mechanics Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amitabha Ghosh, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

Case Study on Course-Based Outcomes Assessment toEnhance Student Learning and Course Delivery in the Engineering Sciences Core Curriculum”,Paper No. IMECE 2009-12946, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress andExposition, November 13 – 19, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 2009.[2] A. Ghosh and E.C. Hensel, “An interpretive assessment of engineering science core courses”,Paper No. IMECE-12939, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress andExposition, November 13 – 19, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 2009.[3] ABET Self Study Report, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute ofTechnology, June 2010.[4] A. Ghosh, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, Florida, 2019 (in preparation)[5] W. T. Thomson, and M. D Dahleh