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Ahm E. Rahman, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Anil Chandra Attaluri, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Amit Banerjee; Brian A. Maicke, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

become an important simulation tool in academia and industries. Totake full advantage of this incredible engineering tool, FEA has been integrated in lower-levelmechanics courses such as statics, mechanics of materials, machine design etc. It should be notedthat most mechanical engineering undergraduate programs offer FEA as an upper-level technicalelective or required course. Although the integration of FEA in mechanics and/or design coursesis an existing concept, the practice is limited to the use of FEA software package such as how tocreate a CAD model, how to set up a problem, and obtain a simulation. Simulation of stressanalysis of 2D truss bridge, 2D beam frame using a simulation software can be mentioned asexamples. On the other hand, the

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sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Harsha Rajapakse, Medgar Evers College, CUNY ; Breeya Evans; Tak Cheung

illustrate atomic techniques crucial to nano-scale technique withapplications to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material engineering, etc.(4) The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) target area is fulfilled with our REUstudents doing synchrotron based projects, supported by NSF REU Grant “ A Community CollegeREU Site for Physics Applications”Award Number:1359310, PI: Lieberman. Previousstudent projects included Fe, Mo, Co,... in bio-battery-cell projects, soil nutrient projects, Vycorsubstrate based projects, etc.(5) The improving critical thinking targeted area is fulfilled for those students collecting data onsite and also for students doing the data analysis in the modeling the data noise, fitting thedata to a specific

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Rajpal S Sodhi, NJIT

handling. When youphotocopy a page from your text (almost all books are copyrighted), are you breaking thelaw? Generally the question arises, what to do and what not to do under differentcircumstances. What is legal and what is ethical? In this paper, the role of professionalethics in teaching engineering design is discussed. The material presented here is part oftopics which are taught in a two course sequence of Mechanical Systems Design at NJITand is considered in detail in my forthcoming book [1] titled, ”Mechanical Design:Fundamentals to Capstone “ being published soon by NJIT.Engineers are responsible to build things, make them perform better, create solutions toproblems facing the society and also train other engineers. Engineers have

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Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown

Initial Study: Twenty students were surveyed after completing Engineering Mechanics Statics duringthe fall 2020 semester as a method of alternate assessment administered by the instructor asdirected by the administration due to the delivery mode of the instruction. This coursehistorically had been taught as an in-person class; the delivery mode for the fall 2020 semesterwas synchronous remote. The instructor provided the online lectures that were of the samelength and frequency as lectures offered in the classroom. Students were actively engaged inquestioning through the chat feature. The assignments assigned by the instructor were verysimilar to the previous semesters; this included assignment type, frequency, and grading rubric.Tests and

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Elvan Dogan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Roshni A Shukla; Amir K. Miri, NJIT

Paper ID #36233Hands-on Teaching Module: Fabrication of Cost-Effective Microfluidic ChipsElvan Dogan, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyRoshni A Shukla, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyProf. Amir K. Miri, NJIT The presenter is Elvan Dogan. She received her M.Sc. degrees in mechanical engineering and industrial design from Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey, in 2017 and 2019. She worked in the defense industry for 5years and during her M.Sc. study. In 2015, she received a grant from TUBITAK and founded a startup company in Teknopark Izmir, Turkey. She is currently a Ph.D. student and research assistant in

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Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University; Hyung D. Bae , Howard University

Paper ID #36226Use of Generative Design and Shape Optimization Tools for AdvancedEngineering DesignDr. Nadir Yilmaz P.E., Howard University Nadir Yilmaz is a professor and the department chair of Mechanical Engineering at Howard University, as well as, a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and consultant. He received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Bradley University and New Mexico State University, respectively. He is a Fellow of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), a Fellow of NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) and a Fellow of SAE

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Justyn Allen Bunkley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Marc J Louise O. Caballes, Morgan State University; Margaret Ajuwon, Morgan State University; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University

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Paper ID #36195Design Analysis of Rocket Tail Fins Aimed at Higher Apogee by ComputerSimulationMr. Justyn Allen Bunkley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Justyn is an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, currently working to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. After completing his undergraduate studies, Justyn looks to pursue higher education and obtain a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.Mr. Marc J Louise O. Caballes, Morgan State University Mr. Marc Caballes was born and raised in Bogo City, Philippines. He arrived here in America last 2009. As a kid, every time

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Tina Powell, The Orange Public Schools; Devonii L Reid

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analysis, and scientific investigation to leverage the natural con- nections between STEM subjects. The Academy exemplifies an early college model where students earn college credits toward a degree in one of three majors – Computing Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. Tina is also a published artist with works currently displayed in schools, local galleries, and on the web. The subjects of most of her artwork are children from across the globe. It is only fitting that her profes- sional and creative pursuits are influenced by her favorite quote, ”Let the beauty we love, be what we do”. . . RumiDr. Devonii L Reid Dr. Devonii Reid is the proud principal of STEM Innovation Academy of the

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Laramie Potts, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Huiran Jin, New Jersey Institute of Technology

which the thinkercombines old and new knowledge about the problem in order to construct unusual relationshipsthat produce new and authentic solutions. This phase includes expanding the current knowledgewith the help of the new knowledge and making thoughts concrete through imagination and useof materials. The imagination phase is focused on constructing relationships between valid andreliable thoughts, presenting flexible ways of thought with the help of imagination, and to comeup with different insights during the idea producing process – ideation.Creative or innovative thinking is not merely reserved for art-based activities such as dance,music, or drama. Creative thinking involves making choices and critical evaluations. Thecreative thinking

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Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Ashley Lytle

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assessment.Dr. Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Frank T. Fisher is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he served as the Interim Department Director / Department Chair from April 2013 to August 2018. He earned BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Learning Sciences (School of Education and Social Pol- icy) and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern. His research interests include charac- terization of multifunctional nano-reinforced polymer systems, multiscale modeling of nanocomposites and materials, vibration

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Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch

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concepts, such as gravity, levers, and forces, as well asengineering concepts such as systems, solid structure construction, mechanisms, and machines.Students were also introduced to the profession of engineering, the many different fields ofengineering, the multi-disciplinary aspects of engineering, and examples of different engineeringwork places. The introduction of the engineering design process to student teams included thedesign and construction of spinning tops, gyroscopes, Rattlebacks, and Rube Goldberg devices.Then, the teams of students were involved in engineering activities, using everyday materials,related to the Mars landing. These included the design and construction of a:  parachute that can hold weight and descend slowly

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Dylan Louis Vongrej; Juan F Galindo-Maza, Raritan Valley Community College ; Luke P Ingenito, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Darwin Arias Lizano, Rutgers School of Engineering; Jenna Nugent; Kate Rybak; Darren McManus, Raritan Valley Community College / Arts & Design Department; Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine Start a NJ Non-Profit Corporation

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“Point Cloud” and the right photo was edited and processed in Meshmixer.Cushion Design and Fabrication:The requirements of the cushion lining the inside surface of the head-support shell was that it besoft, comfortable, maintain its compliant mechanical properties over long time frames, and that afabric covering would be used that would be comfortable in both humid and dry conditions andbe easily removed and cleaned.Commercially available head-support cushions often use closed-cell polymer foam that tends tocrush over time with use and thereby lose it’s compliant cushioning properties. Instead, thestudent Team selected a soft rubber “gel” material used for motorcycle seats. The rubber “gel”was soft and maintained its mechanical properties over

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Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

Paper ID #36190From Remote to Flipped: Increasing Student Engagement through theClassroom FlipDr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Sarah Zappe is Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education and Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning in the College of Engineering at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical

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Rajpal S Sodhi, NJIT

etc.Because of a theft problem, a stereo unit in a car is to be mounted on a mechanism, whichwill permit it to be swung from its operating position X to position Y out of sight behindthe dash. Design a four-bar linkage to do this. The fixed pivots should be selectedanywhere on the shaded material. At no time should any part of the linkage interferewith the fixed structure indicated by hatching. STEREO POSITION - Y STEREO POSITION - XConclusions:The workshop on Energy and Machines presented here trains grade 6-12 teachers tointroduce science and engineering principles to their students through simple examplesand physical models and computer based animated programs [6

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Amy Voss Farris, Pennsylvania State University; Anna Eunji Kim, Pennsylvania State University

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, and computational literacies in the Learning Sci- ences. She is an active member in the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) and has published numerous journal articles and conference papers on children’s scientific and computational modeling in school settings. Her recent work argues that understanding computational thinking requires accounting for the perspectival, material, and embodied experiences in which children’s computing work is grounded.Ms. Anna Eunji Kim, Pennsylvania State University Anna Eunji Kim is a doctoral student in the Science Education program at Penn State. Her research fo- cuses on the interdisciplinary study of developing the assessment for ELL and NES students in Chemistry

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James Lipuma, NJIT; Cristo Leon, NJIT

taught the needed skills already on how to understand anassignment, design an effective means for conveying a core message, and understand how tojudge the scenario and goals aligned with the needs of the content and supporting materials. Though this is often not the case, the support and feedback, if any is provided, cannot domore than refine the content delivery for a narrow situation which the instructor generalizeswithout providing the means to understand and apply the feedback to future tasks within thesame class, other classes in the curriculum, or future needs within the field. Students need tohave clear explicit instruction and emphasis on a scaffolded, constructively-aligned system forapproaching oral presentations that begin with

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Henry Alan Freligh, Raritan Valley Community College; Christian Anthony Ambrico, Raritan Valley Community College; Ange Mendez, RVCC; Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine Start a NJ Non-Profit Corporation

plywood facing.Torsion Bar – Final Selection:A shorter torsion bar was required to also fit into the required Base Structure dimensions. Toretain the good elastic energy absorption of the initial torsion bar, a scaling relationship wasderived using “Mechanics of Materials” formulas for torsion (Equation 3) (Figure 8). 𝐿1 𝐿2 = (3) 𝑟14 𝑟24Where L1 (23”, 0.58m) and r1 (0.375”, 0.0095m) are the length and radius of the initial torsionbar, respectively. The final torsion bar radius (r2) was determined by constraining the length, L2,to half the width of the

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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%) were not fully convinced that theywould be interested in continuing work on their REU project. These are important findings as one of theREU program’s biggest objectives is motivating students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering.Case study 4: Two Universities and the REU programSmart Structures Technologies (SST), which includes advanced sensing, modern control, smart materials,Optimization, and novel testing, is receiving considerable attention as it has the potential totransform many fields in engineering, including civil, mechanical, aerospace, and geotechnicalengineering. Currently, there is a significant gap between the engineering and science with fundamentalresearch in academia and engineering practice with potential application

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Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

Azure Kinect camera measures body mechanics of the hitter and/or orientationand position of the bat. TK1-SOM GPU will be used to process the camera data. See thediagrams and descriptions below.While the first project description has components related to the multiple dimensions included inthe new ABET criteria, the second project description does not.During the spring 2020 semester, a new project form was developed by members of thedepartment’s senior design project committee for project sponsors to fill out for each project thatwas being sponsored. Each form was to be submitted in draft form to the course instructor for theproject proposal course and approved by the course instructor before being released forconsideration by the students. The

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2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ying Tang, Rowan University; Cheng Zhu, Rowan University; Ryan Hare, Rowan University; Tyler Ziesse; Conor Peterson; Chenchen Huang

their own pace through the material. After these two experiments, one finite elementmethod (FEM) simulation of thermal piles is prepared for players to explore the mechanism ofthermal piles. In this simulation, players can use the thermal conductivity coefficient measured inthermal conductivity test as an input parameter and build the thermal piles numerical model.Through changing the length of piles, the shape of pipes, and temperature of ground etc.,different numerical results will be shown to players, which helps students learn about how theseparameters influence the efficiency of heat extraction in thermal piles.Module 1 - Choosing Avatar: This module focuses on the creation of your avatar which will walk the map in the maingame