Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven David Wood, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Department of Biology, Utah State University,

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Paper ID #16487Preliminary Analysis of Spatial Ability Improvement within an EngineeringMechanics Course: StaticsSteven David Wood, Utah State University - Engineering Education Steven Wood is a junior in the Civil Engineering program. After finishing his BS he plans on completing a MS in Civil Engineering. In addition to studies, he is a teacher’s assistant and he teaches a recitation class for the Statics course. His Interests in the field of engineering are public transportation, specifically in rapid and heavy rail systems. His research interests include spatial ability, learning styles, and gender differences in

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit R. Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nick A. Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nimit Patel, McKinsey & Company; Austin Zadoks, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Taylor Prebel, Purdue University; Claudio Cesar Silva de Freitas, Purdue University; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19780What does an In-Class Meeting Entail? A Characterization and Assessmentof Instructor Actions in an Active, Blended, and Collaborative ClassroomDavid Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette David Evenhouse is a Graduate Student and Research Assistant in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. He graduated from Calvin College in the Spring of 2015 with a B.S.E. concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. Experiences during his undergraduate years included a semester in Spain, taking classes at the Universidad de Oviedo and the Escuela Polit´ecnica de Ingenieria de Gij´on, as well as multiple

Conference Session

Mechanics and the Internet

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Ashmore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bo Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Geoff Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Daniel Upton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sneha Harrell, UC Berkeley; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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survey using the Web Monkey system which we will continue to use for the rest of theproject.Platform Research and ChoiceThe first requirement for the InTEL platform is portability. The software should be easilyaccessible to students, and the best solution to this is to allow exercises and work to be done onthe web. The second requirement is visual capacity and the ability to perform physicalsimulation. Finally, we desired platforms that were non-proprietary and open source. With theserequirements in mind, we chose to implement the software in Java, using the Java MonkeyEngine as a stable graphical engine. We selected the Open Dynamics Engine as a system forconducting physical simulations.Exercise Design and DevelopmentWe clarified our goal of

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franco Capaldi, Merrimack College

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Mechanics

entries.  A feedback mechanism which identifies student errors and passes this information to both the student and the professor.Desired Educational OutcomesWhile this computer package was designed to be as flexible as possible and handle problemsfrom a variety of fields, the statics solver was initially designed with the following limited set oflearning objectives in mind: 1. Students should be able to represent physical quantities in vector notation and to use vector math to analyze a system. In fact, a good grasp of vector math and the relevant notation is necessary for all advanced engineering fields. 2. Students must be able to formulate appropriate free body diagrams when solving statics problems. 3

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Derek James Lura PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Engineering Mechanics1,” the authors proposed theuse of daily class quizzes to assess students’ understanding of homework assignments. Theresults of that one semester study suggested that this change had a minimal impact on overallperformance. In the continuous effort to determine what will enable students to learn throughsolving homework problems without causing an overly burdensome grading effort to the faculty,the authors turned to Pearson’s Mastering Engineering. To quote from the Pearson website“Mastering Engineering is the world's leading collection of online homework, tutorial, andassessment products designed with a single purpose in mind: to improve the results of all highereducation students, one student at a time2.”The authors have turned

Conference Session

Mechanics, Hands-on Demo - Show & Tell!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, University of Virginia

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Mechanics

Paper ID #7260Initial Development of the Engineering Genome Project–an Engineering On-tology with Multimedia Resources for Teaching and Learning EngineeringMechanicsDr. Edward J. Berger, University of Virginia Ed Berger is currently the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. He is also Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He teaches mostly sophomore mechanics courses. Page 23.753.1

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Kamyar Ghavam, University of Waterloo

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Mechanics

Paper ID #21469Engaging Engineering Students in Lectures Using Anecdotes, Activities, andGamesDr. Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Al-Hammoud is a Faculty lecturer (Graduate Attributes) in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Al-Hammoud has a passion for teaching where she con- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a process and assessing graduate

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben Pierre-Antoine, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Mark Schar, Stanford University

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Mechanics

present often was ethics. Weattributed that to a combination of factors. First, many students may have not considered ethicsas a concept that they should include in their concept map because it is not the first thing thatcomes to mind when doing a homework assignment for an engineering class. One other important observation from the Figure 4 map is that moments seem to beisolated from the rest of the concepts. It seems that students struggled to connect moments withthe rest the concepts, perhaps because it is a difficult concept that often gets introduced withoutmuch pretense. An encouraging aspect of this map is that students did do a successful jobgrasping a large majority of the concepts. Finally, in order to ensure the validity of the

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

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Paper ID #26366A Multi-Instructor Study of Assessment Techniques in Engineering Mechan-ics CoursesDr. 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 pedagogy, design optimization of large and complex systems, and design for sustainable agriculture.Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University Sara Roccabianca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). She was born

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

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Paper ID #26761Exam Wrappers, Reflection, and Student Performance in Engineering Me-chanics – Part IIDr. Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Badir is an Associate Professor in the Environmental and Civil Engineering Department at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering in Florida Gulf Coast University. He earned his B.Sc. (1982) in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. (1985) in Structural Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt. He also holds a M.Sc. (1989) and a Ph.D. (1992) in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.Dr. Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Jiehong Liao is an

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Aidsa Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Mechanics

AC 2010-1868: IMPLEMENTING AN INVERTED CLASSROOM MODEL INENGINEERING STATICS: INITIAL RESULTSChristopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Christopher Papadopoulos is a faculty member in the Department of General Engineerng at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, where he coordinates the Engineering Mechanics Committee. His research interests include nonlinear structural mechanics, biomechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics, and he serves as secretary of the ASEE Mechanics Division. He holds BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He was

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech; Michelle M Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Scott W Case, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #16581Understanding the Effects of Transferring In Statics Credit on Performancein Future Mechanics CoursesDr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Ms. Michelle M Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University Michelle Soledad is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Dynamic Pedagogies for Engineering Dynamics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Jeffry R. Foeller, East Carolina University; Karen A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University

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Paper ID #21327Evaluating the Usage and Value of Supplemental Materials in a DynamicsClassDr. William E. Howard, East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Prior to joining MSOE, he worked as a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries.Mr. Jeffry R. Foeller, East Carolina UniversityKaren A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-1696: ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE LEARNING INA CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUATE VIBRATIONS COURSELuciana Barroso, Texas A&M University Page 15.120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Learning in a Civil Engineering Graduate Vibrations CourseAbstractThis paper presents a first-semester graduate level course in structural dynamics that utilizesactive learning as a mechanism to address 1) higher expectations of learning, 2) varying levels oracademic background and preparation, and 3) diverse cultural backgrounds. Active learningstrategies used include cooperative learning, both

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sarilyn R. Ivancic, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #22338Efforts to Improve Free Body DiagramsMs. Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology Ms. Kate Leipold has a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She teaches graphics and design classes in Mechanical Engineering, as well as consulting with students and faculty on 3D solid modeling questions. Ms. Leipold’s area of expertise is the new product development process. Ms

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Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie A. Francis, University of Northwestern, St. Paul

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Paper ID #23244Work in Progress: Use of Storytelling in Mechanics AssessmentsProf. Carrie A. Francis, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Carrie Francis is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has pre- viously received degrees in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (B.S.) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.S.). Her teaching interests include general physics, statics & dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Her disciplinary research focuses on

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob C. Bruhl, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Todd Mainwaring P.E., U. S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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of the exercise inthe hands of the student. This casts the student in the role of explorer rather than audiencemember, doing not receiving. Where is the instructor in all of this? Facilitating, guiding,encouraging and at the same time making sure nothing catches fire or falls on a student! Withthat in mind, the authors proposed the following updated guiding principles for the design ofIBLAs: 1. Reality. Every activity should, to the greatest extent possible, involve real engineering applications and problems, preferably familiar to the student and not overly complex. From engine hoists to helicopter blades at rest to engine components, there are many great examples available and many students choose to study

Conference Session

Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Leonard Anderson, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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eager mind teaches itself. The learning happens through play, and theresult is that the child learns in a way that cannot be forgotten at the end of the semester. Thismethod was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to teach preschool age children and is a popularmethod of education in younger children. In this paper, the authors try to bring some aspects ofthe Maria Montessori method to Engineering Education and call this the MBE (MontessoriBased Engineering) Model.Literature review:While developing the MBE model, the authors looked at existing models popular in engineeringeducation. This included the active learning model, the flipped classroom model and theExCEEd model.Active learning model: In this model, students are active participants in

Conference Session

Curriculum and Instruction in Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Baqersad P.E., Kettering University; Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Azadeh Sheidaei, Iowa State University; Basem Alzahabi, Alghurair University

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-of- wind-turbine-blade-Sorensen-et-al-2004 (accessed on 2 Feb 2018)[18] A.L. Gerhart, Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Sin-gle Multi-discipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with En- trepreneurially Minded Learning, age, 24 (2014) 1.[19] A. Gerhart, D. Carpenter, Creative Problem Solving Course–Student Perceptions of Creativity and Comparisons of Creative Problem Solving Methodologies, Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2008.[20] A. Gerhart, M. Grunow, Leadership Models and Practices Course C Student Perceptions and Development of Leadership Skills and Incorporation of a New Leadership Course, American

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollár, Miami University

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Engineering Statics course covers most topics of 2D statics, and consists of 20 modules,akin to chapters, with each module based on a set of carefully articulated learning objectives.The modules contain expository text, diagrams, and simulations, with, most significantly, a largenumber of interactive exercises. The exercises offer hints and feedback, thereby providingextensive formative assessment to students. These materials were originally conceived of anddeveloped with an independent learner in mind. But these web-based learning materials havealso been blended into an instructor-led, lecture-based statics courses using either a flippedclassroom format or a traditional format. Student responses on interactive exercises are recorded,which enables

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

animation, the output data from simulation are fed directly intoanimation as if both steps take place simultaneously. Nevertheless, the terms of simulation andanimation are actually used interchangeably by many engineering educators.Web-Based CSA Modules and Programs Developed for Engineering MechanicsSpatial visualization skillsIn some literature, visualization skills are referred to as spatial visualization skills, or visual-spatial skills, which encompass a student’s skills to generate, recall, and manipulate 2D or 3Dobjects within his or her mind. Mohler 20 emphasized that many researchers in engineeringdisciplines acknowledge the importance of spatial visualization skills. As a student advances inhis or her program of study, spatial

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Paper ID #11872Torsion Mobile App for Engineering Education Using a High PerformanceComputer (HPC) ClusterDr. Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma Prof. Kurt Gramoll is currently the Hughes Centennial Professor of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously taught at the University of Memphis and Georgia Tech. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics in 1988. His research includes development and implementation of educational technologies for engineering education and training that utilize simulations

Conference Session

Concept Inventories in Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ann Reimers, University of Virginia; Stefen Beeler-Duden, University of Virginia

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Paper ID #30362Modification of a Physics Rotational Kinematics Concept Inventory foruse with Engineering Dynamics StudentsDr. Ann Reimers, University of Virginia Ann Reimers is an Assistant Professor, Academic General Faculty, in the Engineering & Society and the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Departments at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.Mr. Stefen Beeler-Duden, University of Virginia Stefen Beeler-Duden is a PhD Candidate in Developmental Psychology working in the Psychology De- partment’s Vaish Lab at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va c American Society for

Conference Session

Evaluation of Teaching Methods for Mechanics Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech; Robert Scott Pierce, Sweet Briar College; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4578: TOWARDS AN ”ADAPTIVE CONCEPT MAP”: CREAT-ING AN EXPERT-GENERATED CONCEPT MAP OF AN ENGINEERINGSTATICS CURRICULUMMr. Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech Jacob Moore is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Robert Scott Pierce, Sweet Briar College Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of physics and engineering at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 13 years in industry designing automated equipment.Dr. Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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Mechanics

helpfulness of 38 “I feel all engineers can work together and help each other teamwork different skill sets/ in different aspects such as Chemistry, Physics, and thought processes, Biology.” solving complex problems, more “You can discuss and solve problems more efficiently with efficient problem multiple minds working …rather than just one.” solving, learning from others, correcting “We were able to break down a complex problem into very mistakes, and realizing manageable pieces

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #10820Learning Engineering Dynamics with a Videogame: A Look at How StudentsPlay the GameDr. Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Brianno Coller is Presidential Teaching Professor at Northern Illinois University. Early in his academic career, he studied complex dynamics and control of nonlinear systems such as turbulent boundary lay- ers, turbomachine instabilities, aeroelastic instabilities, bicycle dynamics, and traffic. More recently he has been studying the complex nonlinear dynamics of students learning engineering in the context of a videogame

Conference Session

MASS: Mastery, Assessment and Success of Students

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jenna Landy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michelle Kerfs, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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, NY, 2016.[8] M. K. Ponton, J. H. Edmister, L. S. Ukeiley, and J. M. Seiner. Understanding the role of self- efficacy in engineering education. Journal of Engineering Education, 90(2):247–251, 2001.[9] N. E. Betz and R. S. Schifano. Evaluation of an intervention to increase realistic self- efficacy and interests in college women. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 56(1):35–52, 2000.[10] J.J. Froh and G. Bono. Gratitude in youth: A review of gratitude interventions and some ideas for applications. Communique, 39(5):26–28, 2011.[11] J. Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness-based interventions in context: Past, present, and future. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10(2):144–156, 2003.[12] M. Hoffman, J. Richmond, J. Morrow, and K

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina C Adam, National Institute of Microtechnologies, Romania; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael George, Student- California Polytechnic State University; Benjamin Kevin Kraw, California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo, Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Student; Lindsey Chase, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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that would allowed him to be a makers and inventor.Mr. Benjamin Kevin Kraw, California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo, Undergraduate Mechan-ical Engineering Student Benjamin Kraw is a senior level Mechanical Engineering student with a Concentration in Mechatronics. Benjamin has always been interested in the human body, and the way that the mind perceives and un- derstands the world. He feels incredibly fulfilled when given the opportunity to help someone learn and to see the epiphany moment in their eyes. He has studied for twelve years in the martial art of Isshinryu Karate and has achieved rank of blackbelt. His interests also include wrenching on automotives, exploring the outdoors, building, welding

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

a gateway exam in the junior-level Mechanisms course. The assessment results 15showed that due to the use of the concept map, the students‟ average score of the Mechanismsexam increased from 68% to 90%, and standard deviation decreased from 16.9 to 10.0.Concept maps for engineering dynamics have also been developed by engineering instructors atvarious institutions of higher learning 4, 16, 17. For instance, Cornwell 4 developed a concept mapfor particle kinematics, an essential topic in dynamics, to help students understand therelationships among kinematics concepts and organize the material in student‟s minds. He set uphis concept map on a corner of the classroom front wall. When he presented new materials, heshowed their location in the

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C.J. Egelhoff, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; K.L. Burns, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanics

approachthe deflection solution for any point along the beam. Figure 5. Instructor-Developed Common Concept/Mind Map for Mechanics of MaterialsUses of the Mechanics HeuristicWe have used portions of this heuristic informally over several years as the character of the tooldeveloped. Like many instructors, we began with lists of equations and lists of lists whichevolved into images inside of circles with arrows. Last year we printed and distributed the one-page map and used it as a review tool for two groups of students. One review group included seniors preparing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Page 22.48.7Mechanics of Materials was