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Samuel Joel Rainey, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

Paper ID #36071Development of a laboratory module to analyze the effect of 3D printingorientation on material propertiesMr. Samuel Joel Rainey, Geneva College Samuel Rainey is an undergraduate student at Geneva College. He is a senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a concentration in mechanical engineering, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in physics. He is currently working on a senior design project entailing the design and manufacture of a vehicle for the SAE mini Baja challenge, and hopes to purse a Master’s of Science in Engineering while working in the industry after graduation.Dr. Christopher Charles

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Wesley Carpenter, The University of Akron

Paper ID #36057Engineering Design Practices in a Freshman Mechanical EngineeringTechnology CourseDr. Wesley Carpenter, The University of Akron Wesley A. Carpenter is an Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering & Polymer Science, Me- chanical Engineering department. He is also the program director for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from The University of Akron and M.T. in Technology from Kent State University. He received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus in Engineering Education, from The University of Akron

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Emad Y Tanbour, Eastern Michigan University; Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University; Ann Blakeslee, Eastern Michigan University

contexts [19].At EMU, the response to this need has been to ask faculty in the disciplines to teach and supporttheir students in the areas of disciplinary and professional writing skills. This has led to the needto integrate writing more deliberately into the ME curriculum. The program’s approach has beena scaffolded one that builds on the academic and general writing skills students learn in first-yearwriting as well as in their Introduction to Engineering courses. This foundational knowledge isbuilt on when students encounter project-based learning in their junior-year courses (e.g.,Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, and Machine Design). At this stage students write lab reportsin courses such as Fluid and Thermo labs, and Materials lab. In

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Anju Gupta, University of Toledo; seyed alireza rozati, The University of Toledo

Paper ID #36050Design and Analysis of Magnetic Field Homogeneity of 3D PrintedHelmholtz CoilDr. Anju Gupta, University of Toledo Dr. Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing En- gineering (MIME) at the University of Toledo. She serves on the Thermal-Fluid Sciences; and Materials, Design and Manufacturing focus areas in MIME. She is also a faculty member of the the Center for Hy- pertension and Precision Medicine located in College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Dr. Gupta also serves on UToledo’s water Task Force for Lake Erie research. She received her PhD in

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

alongwith electrical engineers, material scientists and engineers, and industrial engineers sincemanufacturing programs produce only a fraction of engineers needed in manufacturing.Manufacturing Innovation Blog3 lists mechanical engineering as the most popular degree whenconsidering the bachelor’s degrees awarded in the U.S., however it claims that “bachelor’sdegrees awarded in manufacturing engineering and related fields have been steadily growing inthe recent past, increasing from 3,503 diplomas in 2007 to 5,649 diplomas in 2016.” It alsopresents a similar trend in graduates of master’s degrees in manufacturing engineering andrelated fields, with an increase from “2,565 diplomas in 2007 to 4,102 diplomas in 2016”. Thesefigures include graduates

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Patrick Connolly, Robert Morris University; Madyson Orlando-Jepsen , Robert Morris University

Paper ID #36110Survey of Educational Robotics Applications in Secondary EducationMr. Patrick Connolly, Robert Morris University Born in Camp Hill, PA in 1999, Patrick has been studying Manufacturing Engineering at Robert Morris University since the Fall of 2016 Semester. He has been the research assistant of Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci since his Junior year and completed a PA state research grant with him in the summer of 2021.Miss Madyson Orlando-Jepsen , Robert Morris University Madyson Orlando-Jepsen is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student set to graduate from Robert Morris University in May of 2022. With a minor in

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Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Venkata Sai Vishwaknath Reddy Penumalli , University of Pittsburgh; Markos Norman Petkopoulos, University of Pittsburgh

the RMU Engineering Department for six years, and was the Director of Outreach for the Research and Outreach Center in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. In 2019, Dr. Kerzmann joined the Me- chanical Engineering and Material Science (MEMS) department at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the advising coordinator and associate professor in the MEMS department, where he positively engages with numerous mechanical engineering advisees, teaches courses in mechanical engineering and sustainability, and conducts research in energy systems. Throughout his career, Dr. Kerzmann has advised over eighty student projects, some of which have won regional and international awards. A recent project team won

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Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University; Paul Kummannoor Benny, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania; Peter Caulfield

Paper ID #36092Design and Build of a Multi-Stage Gearbox for Undergraduate MachineDesign CourseDr. Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University Robert J. Michael, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor in the Mechanical Department at Gannon University, obtained his B.S.M.E. degree from Akron University where he graduated summa cum laude, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Case Western Reserve University. He joined the faculty at Gannon University in the Fall of 2013 as an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering department. Prior to his employment at Gannon, Dr. Michael spent several

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

conditions.In this article, NASTRAN/PATRAN is used to perform Static analysis of beams on elasticfoundations subjected to a specific end of beam loading condition and the potential of expandingthe technique to other loading scenarios is discussed. The techniques illustrated in this article wereused in an “Advanced Mechanics of Materials” course. The study involved developing models forcontinuing bases and then adjusting the techniques to a number of elastic supports. The solutionof the beams on multiple elastic foundations by Finite Element technique and the uniquerequirements of the finite element technique are then discussed.Use of Finite Element technique to expand the types of loading scenarios beyond the elasticitybased techniques are discussed.II

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #36072Correlations of Student Personality Components with First-Year StudentSuccess and RetentionDr. Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University Dr. Cavalli is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.Ms. Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University Anetra Grice is has served as the STEP Program Director for Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for since 2010. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022

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Alexia Leonard, The Ohio State University; Andrew Maxson, The Ohio State University

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underrepresentedminority (URM) students in engineering have not drastically increased overtime [2, 3]. While thefield of chemical engineering does appear to have more diverse graduates than other engineeringdisciplines (e.g., mechanical and computer science), it remains that certain minority groups areinappropriately represented in contrast to their population in the United States [2,3]. Forexample, as of 2019, only 5% of practicing chemical engineers identify as Black despiterepresenting roughly 12% of the total US population [4]. Further, within the past 5 years, thepercentage of Black Americans working as chemical engineers has remained largely the same,even dipping to just under 4% in 2017 and 2018 [4]. At The Ohio State University (OSU), URMstudents (African

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Josh Landel, The University of Toledo; Ethan Dunham, The University of Toledo

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American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Developing Power Cycles Simulations for an Applied Thermodynamics CourseAbstractAs part of the rigorous curriculum for the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students,laboratory courses supply a critical part of the engineering education through hands-onobservation, measurement, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, technical reporting,teamwork, and others. When the access to hands-on laboratory activities was abruptly interrupteddue to COVID-19, there was an immediate need 1) to find practical computer simulations, and/or2) to develop new simulations, both in support of the theory discussed during

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Alissa Ann Sayer, Ohio Northern University; Guang Yang, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, China; Ethan Ying Zheng, Findlay High School; Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University

mechanical behavior of materials, biomaterials, and biomechanics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Numerical Analysis on K-wire Placement and Bone Fixation Alissa A. Sayer Department of Mechanical Engineering Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 45810, USA Email: a-sayer@onu.edu Guang Yang Department of Hand Surgery China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University

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Colin K Drummond, Case Western Reserve University; Matthew L Moorman, Case Western Reserve University

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scenario.A total of eight modules were developed on the basis of this overall curriculum framework andare highlighted below. All required class materials were posted on the Canvas learningmanagement system (LMS), where each of the eight topics was supported by a separate learningmodule. Preparing the LMS required significant upfront effort (and team work!) by theinstructors, but this investment paid off in enabling busy clinicians to add and update contentremotely (in advance of class), as well as enabling tracking of literature access and moduleengagement.Course Module OutlinesAlthough this was intended to be a senior elective course, the course was not restricted to seniorsand so the design of the course featured introductory material in the first

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Paul Holloway, Ohio Northern University; Lee Fricke; Grant Allen Crites; Kevin Neil McLane

would be significantly better for mass production. The current model is estimated tocost slightly less than $800 but purchasing raw materials in bulk quantities would allow for agreater profit margin. This would likely result in a final cost of around $700. Implementing a20% markup on price from manufacturer to wholesaler would result in a sale cost of $840.Additionally, this profit could likely be increased if the rack was sold directly to consumers aswell, as additional markup could be applied. 8References[1] R. G. Budynas, J. K. Nisbett, and J. E. Shigley, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education

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Abayomi Joseph Ajayi-Majebi P.E., Central State University

: • Ethical responsibilities • Economic benefits • Health and Safety • Societal context • Environmental • Global effects • Detailed Design were addressed as applicable (As driven by type & nature of the design project) Systems Diagram (Interfacing, power, signals) Materials/Mechanical System Manufacturing & Process Planning System Simulation / Industrial System Thermal System Electrical System Computer System

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Jason Berberich, Miami University; Gary Robert Rudemiller, The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University; PATRICK JAMES DIXON PE, PMP, DPAS

the challenges they may face in their internship and later in their career.The curriculum was organized sequentially to ensure all material can be covered within a three-week schedule with fundamental topics laying groundwork for later detail. The sequencing alsoensures labs are scheduled to reinforce the material (Table I). The topics are sequenced in sectionslasting from one to two hours in length. This enables individual topics to be delegated fordeveloping the presentations or labs independently by faculty and industry professionals.The students participating in the second-year cohort of 19 students was composed of 11 Chemical,5 mechanical, 2 biomedical, and 1 engineering management students. Most of the students havehad little exposure

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Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Donald V. MacKellar Jr., Gannon University; Tenger Batjargal

’ products.They won 3rd place in 2018 IEEE Region 2 (R2) Student Activities Conference Micro-Mousecompetition as shown in Figure 1 (b).The “Macro-Mouse” is a 2019 senior design project which has a five-member multidisciplinarydesign team consisting of mechanical, electrical, computer, and software engineering students asshown in Figure 2. This autonomous robot was designed to remove snow and simultaneously laydown salt to prevent icing. The Macro-Mouse was inspired to address the snowy weather of ourcity of Erie PA with an annual average snowfall of more than 100 inches. This robot can follow apredetermined route, and will start to plow the snow once it reacheds 3 inches thick. Figure 3shows the various stages of the projects as well as the testrun