Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Paper ID #25896Teaching Mechanics Concepts Using a Motion Analysis SystemDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air 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

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamed Samandari, Miami University; Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University

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. Martínez, F., Herrero, L. C., & De Pablo, S. (2011). Project-based learning and rubrics in the teaching of power supplies and photovoltaic electricity. IEEE Transactions on Education, 54(1), 87- 96.7. Lanning, D., Lestari, W., & Waterhouse, S. (2010). A unique undergraduate laboratory-based course in engineering failure. In American Society for Engineering Education. American Society for Engineering Education.8. Chen, R., Goodman, D., Izadian, A., & Cooney, E. (2010). Teaching renewable energy through hands-on project-based learning for engineering technology students. In American Society for Engineering Education. American Society for Engineering Education.9. Echempati, R., & Dippery, R. (2010). Teaching and

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Giancaspro P.E., University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami

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surprising that the retention rate of undergraduateengineering programs can be adversely affected. As a result, a Statics instructor may facesubstantial pressure (whether real or perceived) to minimize the attrition rate yet still preparestudents for subsequent higher-level engineering coursework.Various pedagogical approaches to teaching mechanics have been attempted with the intent ofimproving student success. Some approaches include supplemental instruction [2], interactivetutoring [3], recitations [4], virtual laboratories [5], online courseware [6], and gaming [7]. It isimportant to concede that even the most well-intentioned and passionate instructors may nothave access to the resources to implement these unique approaches. Thus, traditional

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana; Jenna Kloosterman, University of Southern Indiana

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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

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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, a combined loading probleminvolves three-dimensional analysis. Three-dimensional animations are very useful for studentsto visualize how each force affects the beam in three dimensions. Students can use this tool tohelp them visualize an example as if they were watching the forces being applied in a laboratory,as well as better understand the reactions, steps, and concepts in additional examples. Sampleframes of an animation are shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Sample frames of an embedded animation Responsive hints and guided steps: There are several examples in the eBook thatstudents can use to learn, practice, and assess their knowledge. There are many different optionsfor how a student can practice examples. A

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

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Manufacturing and Quality Engineering. His current work primarily investigates the effects of select emergent pedagogies upon student and instructor performance and experience at the collegiate level. Other interests include engineering ethics, engineering philosophy, and the intersecting concerns of engineering industry and higher academia.Mr. Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nick A. Stites is the Co-Director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is also an instructor in the Engineering Plus Program. His research interests include the development of novel pedagogical methods to teach core engineering courses and leveraging technology to enhance

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josue Njock Libii, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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service, student government, andintramurals, for example. There are more than 140 student organizations and clubs that includethe following categories: sports (3), departmental (42), diversity/cultural (12), honorary (15),religious (9), social Greek (3), and special interest (24). It is believed that participation in suchactivities allows students to feel part of the campus community [14]. Nevertheless, at ourinstitution, most students cannot avail themselves of opportunities to participate inextracurricular activities.A different approach to getting students involvedGroup work in lecture courses can be used as a means of getting students to interact with eachother. Group work is common in laboratory courses, where, generally, data collection is

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Mechanics Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Chloe Gibson

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Mechanics

instructional anatomy videos: Student usage, self‐ efficacy, and performance in upper limb regional anatomy assessment,” American Association of Anatomists, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 461-470, December 2017. [Online]. Available doi: 10.1002/ase.1756.[5] V. Saxena, P. Natrarajan, P. O’Suillivan, and S. Jain, “Effect of the use of instructional anatomy videos on student performance,” Anatomical Sciences Education, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 159-165, July 2008. [Online]. Available doi: 10.1002/ase.38.[6] M.C. Box et al., “Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of three types of student- generated videos as instructional support in organic chemistry laboratories,” Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 94, no. 2, pp. 164-170, January

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Ghosh, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

boundary conditions for slip flows must be reviewed. Streamlines and equipotentiallines lead to development of curvilinear grid systems which are commonly used later in CFDsoftware. At the undergraduate level, creating some models of wind tunnel applications on thecomputer is very interesting for students. Our current laboratory exposure also offers application-oriented demonstrations for wave equations, shock-tubes, etc. Overall clarity in understandingmathematical depth acts as a big motivator for students at upper undergraduate levels (seestudent comments in Appendix C).Appendix BThe opportunity to relearn missed concepts for a better grade is a very powerful motivator. Thefollowing instructional style was adopted a few days from the beginning

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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

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Mechanics

important topics and example problems in class, and to assign readings and additionalpractice problems for out of class work. It is notable that the measured improvements inperformance occurred despite the significant reduction in lecture time compared to the controlgroup.To create additional lecture time as well as a common exam time for multiple sections of thecourse, a new course model is currently being implemented. Instead of two 80-minute or three50-minute lecture times per week, with one of these often used for examinations, we are movingtoward a model of two 50-minute lecture sessions per week plus one common 110-minutelaboratory time per week. The laboratory time will be used for examinations during most weeks,and for extended problem