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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sascha Hilgenfeldt, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #43059Effects of Integrating Computational Tools into an Introductory EngineeringMechanics CourseWayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wayne Chang is an assistant teaching professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His current engineering education research interests include cross-course teaching tool development, implementation, and integration into curriculums.Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignProf. Matthew West

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacklyn Wyszynski, University of Pittsburgh; David Adam DeFrancisis, University of Pittsburgh; David Pabst, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #48623ACE up your Sleeve: An Analysis of Student Generative AI Usage in anEngineering Statics CourseJacklyn Wyszynski, University of PittsburghDavid Adam DeFrancisis, University of PittsburghDavid Pabst, University of PittsburghMr. Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh Lee A. Dosse is a PhD student working with the Engineering Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh.Dr. Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Barry is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science department at the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests include space power

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Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania

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variety of colleges and universities. For the last 4 years he has been a part time instructor and collaborator with researchers at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (http://me.umbc.edu/directory/). He is currently an Assistant Professor at York College PA. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Modifying a junior year machine design project to break down knowledge silos in themechanical engineering curriculumAbstractA common feature of Mechanical Engineering curriculum is an integrated Capstone projectwhere students must combine knowledge from various courses to complete a design within ateam. However, in many curricula, this culminating project is the first time students are forcedto

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Celeste Pilegard, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego

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Paper ID #48229Empowering engineering students to become more effective and self-regulatedlearners through course-integrated learning strategies intervention: a pilotstudy in a solid mechanics courseDr. Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego Dr.Huihui Qi is an Associate Teaching Professor in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the University of California San Diego.Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego Richard Vallejo is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Mechanical Engineering, completing his degree in June 2025. He works under Dr. Huihui Qi

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC

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most impactful towards strengthening studentlearning, engagement, and attainment is classroom environment [5], [6], [7], [18], [25].In this regard, research underscores the significance of the psychosocial aspect of the classroom,which integrates psychological factors with the social environment to enhance educationalproductivity [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [11], [13]. A positive classroom climate fosters diverse learningstyles and promotes academic development, underscoring the need for educators to prepare anddeliver lecture content with clarity, technical rigor, and an inclusive structure [14].To this end, various communication methodologies have been designed and implemented foreducators use [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. Marquez and Garcia

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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‭complete assignments or find answers rather than for deeper learning or conceptual‬ ‭understanding. In higher education, textbooks are often used as a substitute for attending lectures‬ ‭or paying attention to them‬‭[22]‬‭.‬‭ tudents often view textbooks as tools for completing homework or preparing for exams rather‬S‭than as a resource to support their conceptual understanding. This issue is particularly concerning‬ ‭in engineering, where developing a strong conceptual understanding is critical for success in‬ ‭upper-level courses. This suggests an opportunity to rethink how engineering textbooks are‬ ‭written and integrated into the curriculum. By prioritizing clarity and alignment with student‬ ‭needs, textbooks can be

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Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Mary Rupe, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Lee Singleton, Whatcom Community College; Rebecca S. Borowski

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Paper ID #37739An Exploration of How Students Make Use of Hands-on Models to LearnStatics ConceptsDr. Kathryn Mary Rupe, Western Washington University Kathryn Rupe is an assistant professor of math education at Western Washington University. Previously, she taught middle school math and worked as an instructional coach in Chicago Public Schools for 10 years.Prof. Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl serves as professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College in northwest Washington state. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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it to the ample DEI spectrum. This research explores the navigation and decision-making processes of two instructorswho integrate their DEI principles while implementing an instructional active learning system. Wefocus on how these instructors implemented and adapted the system, in which DEI themes emergednaturally, and how these instructors’ views align with a framework for equitable and effectiveteaching. Theoretical FrameworkThis study is guided by a framework for equitable and effective teaching in undergraduateSTEM education (Holmes et al., 2023). The framework defines equitable and effective teachingas the provision of learning experiences that are student-centered in which course goals are

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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” [1, p. 1]. Statics is a core pre-requisite course for subsequent engineeringcourses such as dynamics and mechanics of materials, the combination of which is a critical partof the engineering curriculum [2]. Simply put, an understanding of statics is crucial for successin more advanced engineering courses. However, prior research highlights that engineeringstatics can be particularly challenging for students and can hinder their progress towardgraduation [3], [4], [5]. Students with low grades often have to retake the course, which hasdirect impacts on retention in engineering programs [6].Prior research examined instructors' perceptions of the high rates of D, F, and W grades in anengineering statics course at an R1 Midwestern University [7

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Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Max Magee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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betweennegotiating tasks, comparing assumptions, and aiding each other in understanding courseconcepts. Implications of this work include forming a better understanding of how students makedecisions, judgments and build knowledge when working together on an ill-defined modelingproblem. Similarly, the results may assist professors in iterating on assignment design to furtherengage students in knowledge creating and engineering judgment practices.IntroductionIndustry engineers are often tasked with solving ill-defined problems in a group with fellowengineers [1], [2]. Although engineering curriculums are constructed to prepare students forindustry, there is a documented disconnect between the ways that many students currently solveengineering problems in

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Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Chiranjeevi Singh Marutla, University of Florida

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processingwill provide a quick way to start identifying these trends and relationships between assessmentscores and student reflections.References[1] J. A. Turns, B. Sattler, K. Yasuhara, J. L. Borgford-Parnell, and C. J. Atman, “Integrating reflection into engineering education,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc., 2014.[2] S. A. Ambrose, “Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum: The Ultimate Design Challenge,” in The Bridge - Linking Engineering and Society, vol. 43, no. 2, 2013, pp. 16–23.[3] IBM, “What is natural language processing (NLP)?,” 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.ibm.com/topics/natural-language-processing.[4] E. Cambria and B. White, “Jumping NLP curves: A review of natural language processing research,” IEEE Comput. Intell

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rawan Aqel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Samia Tarannum, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Paper ID #44141Get in the Middle of it: A Study of Minoritized Engineering Student Experiencesin a Solid Mechanics CourseMs. Rawan Aqel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Rawan Aqel is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of civil engineering and mechanics. She earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minor in Business Administration. Her passion for engineering led her to pursue further studies, and she obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering. She is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering and Mechanics, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field. Rawan has a

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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) emphasizes an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze andinterpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions [1]. While there are severalother courses in the mechanical engineering curriculum such as thermodynamics, heat transfer,and senior capstone design where SO6 can be assessed, those courses at WIT are reserved toassess other outcomes [2].Conventional lab exercises in Mechanics of Materials focus on compression, tension, shear andtorsion. These experiments use standard universal testing machines (UTM) like Instron, MTS,and Tinius Olsen machines to analyze material properties, stress, and strain. While thesetraditional lab assignments provide in depth knowledge of normal and shear stress, strain, torque

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ryan Carr, U.S. Air Force Academy; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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been shown to foster metacognition,helping students identify areas for improvement and connect their coursework to broaderprofessional contexts [5-6].In this paper, we will discuss the integration of portfolios into a flipped sophomore-levelDynamics course, an application where their use has been relatively unexplored. FlippingDynamics, with its emphasis on analytical problem-solving and applied mathematics, presentsunique challenges and opportunities for portfolio-based learning. We chose to require portfoliosfor several practical reasons. First, we wanted to motivate students to watch the pre-class videosby requiring them to include completed notetakers in their portfolios. Second, we aimed toreview their homework solution write-ups to

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Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology

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success in engineering. Examples of spatial tasksinclude visualizing the 3D object that results from folding up a flat pattern or the 2D cross-section that results from cutting a 3D object or the 2D orthographic views of a 3D object. Whilespatial ability is clearly relevant to an engineering graphics course, studies have indicated thathigher performance in math and chemistry courses also correlate with higher spatial skill level.The correlation between spatial ability and performance in a statics or other engineeringmechanics course however is less clear. More data are needed to provide stronger conclusions inthis area.By identifying the role of spatial reasoning in engineering mechanics courses, like statics andmechanics of materials

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University

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machinekinematics and dynamics courseIntroductionResearchers have recently identified past failure as an “essential prerequisite” for future success [1].Developing course structures to promote productive failure has received considerable interest inengineering education community. Failures during the undergraduate curriculum can help studentsbuild resiliency, humility and grit. However, persistence through failure is only productive if students arecapable of learning from their past failures [1, 2]. Unfortunately, the high stakes assessments typicallyused in traditional courses do not give students the opportunity to practice productive failure ordemonstrate an ability to learn from their mistakes. As a result, students prioritize earning “goodgrades

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Carr, U.S. Air Force Academy; Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Engineering.Dr. Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989, and his current interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell received the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher Award at Rose-Hulman in 2000, and the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees’ Outstanding Scholar Award in 2001. He was one of the developers of the Rose-Hulman Sophomore Engineering Curriculum and the Dynamics

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Problem- and Project-based Learning in Engineering Mechanics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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link element for a landing gearmechanism that provides a real-world application to what students learn in an otherwisetraditionally taught Statics and Mechanics of Materials I course. In the upcoming sections, wewill discuss the technical details of the design project, along with the different approaches that weeach take to present, conduct, and assess the project. We will conclude this work by presentingdetailed student and instructor feedback on the effectiveness of the project in meeting the learningobjectives for the course.Some Context on the Institution, Curriculum, and CourseThe authors of this work all teach in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) ofRose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a small private institution located in

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Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rick Hill, University of Detroit, Mercy

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scripts can bedistributed via an online course management system, or even via email or text. One option is toconduct a course in a computer lab, though in the author’s experience sufficient numbers ofstudents bring laptops or tablets to class that working in a lab isn’t necessary if students team upfor activities. Students can also use their phones by launching the live scripts in the MATLABMobile environment.When integrating the virtual activities into class time, it is important to structure the class so thatthe activities help the students achieve the desired outcomes. For example, the author has foundit helpful to provide the students a very direct question that they can try to answer as a result ofthe activity, rather than asking something

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shelby Hutchens, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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. Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois he was on the faculties of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at StanfoProf. Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Mariana Kersh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Health Innovation Professor in the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, and Director of the Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory. She also serves as co-chair of the Integrative Imaging Theme of the Beckman Institute

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian J. Schwartz P.E., Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Hartanto Wibowo, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Nathan Miner, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; TRAVIS HOSTENG, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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, especially if the level of rigor is perceived to be much higher than courses in thepre-statics curriculum. And while this perception may be a direct product of the need forimproved pedagogy, it may also be an unearned byproduct of suboptimal preparation in thecurriculum prior to students taking statics. Considerable recent work has been done on betterunderstanding student perceptions in statics and there have been some insightful findings thatincorporate not only the in-class aspects of the technical challenge of the course but also theimpact of non-academic factors. Investigators have reported the student experience in statics is astrong product of how much students struggle with foundational skills in math and science, andespecially with

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; Mohammad Shafinul Haque, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Soyoon Kum, Angelo State University

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social distancing protocols.AcknowledgementsThe research described herein is part of a project titled “Hand-on Experiential Learning toImprove Comprehension and Retention in Engineering Mechanics” funded by an internal grantthrough the Faculty Research Enhancement Program at Angelo State University.Survey data was conducted with the approval of the University Institutional Review Board (andif applicable, other relevant IRB committees)- Approval #HAQ-081121. The survey results willbe published only in aggregate without any information to personally identify participants.Participation will remain confidential.References[1] S. Kaul and P. Sitaram, “Curriculum Design of Statics and Dynamics: An IntegratedScaffolding and Hands-On Approach.” ASEE

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Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Alan Zhang, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John Chen P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kathryn Mary Rupe, Western Washington University

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Paper ID #43735Can Hands-on Statics Improve Student Learning?Prof. Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl serves as professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College in northwest Washington state. His current project involves developing and piloting an integrated multidisciplinary learning community for first-year engineering. More general teaching and research interests include designing, implementing and assessing activities for first-year engineering, engineering mechanics, and scientific computing. Eric has been an active member of ASEE since 2001. He was the recipient of the

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Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Samuel Van Horne, University of Delaware

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, University of Delaware ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting the Transfer of Math Skills to Engineering StaticsIntroductionIt has been well documented that students face difficulties in transferring their knowledge andskills learned in prior courses to other areas of the curriculum. These problems with transfer areexacerbated by foundational courses being taught outside the major, as well as the fact that manyengineering courses are taught in silos, with little connection being made to the engineeringcurriculum as a whole. At the same time, engineering graduates are moving into an ever moreinterdisciplinary workplace where the ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines andcontexts is

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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“3C’s”framework — Curiosity, Connections, and Creating value [3]. Curiosity refers to one’swillingness to continuously pursue new opportunities and ideas, challenge the status quo, andgrow through errors and peer feedback. Connections is the ability to analyze information from awide array of sources, recognize the intersection and interconnectedness of many concepts, andconsidering the broader environment. Creating value is the focus on fulfilling clear necessitiesand making a positive impact on others and themselves. Integrating this framework into students’engineering curriculum would allow them to acquire desirable soft-skills and better prepare themto make impactful contributions in their future careers.At a large US public university

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Giancaspro, University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; Seulki Jenny Chin, University of Miami; Liping Yang, University of Miami; Walter G Secada, University of Miami

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students' knowledge of abstractphysics concepts. A quasi-experimental study also found that the integration of AR movies intoonline teaching activities for physics enhanced students' comprehension of fundamentalprinciples [14]. Similarly, an intervention by Cai et al. [15] showed that AR in physicsclassrooms can increase students' self-efficacy by improving their understanding, higher-levelcognitive skills, knowledge application, and communication.Several AR applications have focused on learning vectors in the context of 3D geometry [16],electric forces [4], gravitational forces [1], as well as other physical forces and their Cartesiancomponents [17]. The study discussed herein details an AR app known as Vectors in Space [18]that was developed by

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Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Clumpner, United States Military Academy; Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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significant resources into developing hands-on and virtual resources for educators to use[9]. As technology has improved, the development of educational videos or virtual resources hasbecome widespread. Researchers have released videos of failures, finite element and behaviorsimulations, and technical content videos [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16].In 2008, Timothy Philpot et al. released their first edition of the textbook “Mechanics ofMaterials: An Integrated Learning System [17].” Coupled with this textbook release werevisualization tools called “MecMovies” developed using Macromedia Flash 5 software [12].These videos allowed students to interact with the course content as they progressed through thecurriculum. In 2019, the Efficient