Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

theirprogress. This approach not only transforms the courses but also influences course content andmaterials development, highlighting the importance of rethinking assessment strategies inengineering education for improved student learning outcomes. The outcomes of these studies willbe underscored to recognize the intellectual capacity of students in solid mechanics courses.Existing course structures in universities also feed into this work. Engineering education’s push tochange first-year and senior-year experiences has resulted in many capstone and project-ledcourses. The Clemson University department of Civil Engineering experimented on the newcourses in civil engineering called “Springers” because they serve as the foundational stones ofthe