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Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

Paper ID #35867Redesigning the Flipped Mechanics of Materials Course to Support DiverseLearnersDr. Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut Sarira Motaref is an associate professor in residence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at the University of Connecticut. She has been teaching large classes such as CE 2110 (Applied Mechanics I) and CE 3110 (Mechanics of Materials) which are major requirement across multiple disci- plines in the School of Engineering since 2013. She has led the efforts within the Department to develop and deliver flipped sections of undergraduate courses. She is a

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Tim Reno Baci Snow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael James Cuddy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kevin Neidhart, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Griffin O’Neil, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fiona Zoutendyk, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Daniello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Paper ID #36029Materials Testing Machine: Design, Fabrication, and Assembly of aBenchtop Universal Materials TesterMr. Tim Reno Baci Snow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mechanical Engineering GraduateMr. Michael James Cuddy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mechanical Engineering senior studentKevin Neidhart, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGriffin O’Neil, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteFiona C. Levey, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteRobert Daniello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Materials Testing Machine: Design, Fabrication, and Assembly of a

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Caressa Adalia Wakeman, University of Connecticut ; Amvrossios Bagtzoglou, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut

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to Associate Professor in 2013 and Full Professor in 2019 . Dr. Chrysochoou’s general research area is environmental geochemistry, with a focus on site remediation, characterization and reuse of industrial waste and construction materials. Dr. Chrysochoou’s serves as the Principal Investigator of the project ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation”. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Revolutionizing Engineering Department program, this 5-year project aims at transforming educational practices and cultivate the potential of neurodivergent individuals to contribute to engineering breakthroughs American c

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Maxwell B Boulerice, Northeastern University; Megan Claire Baginski; Dominic Gomes, Northeastern University; Alexander S Nikolov, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

push to transition torenewable energy. The original purpose of this project was to develop a new form of renewableenergy. More specifically, our team saw how much opportunity lies in all the instances of day-to-day life where people expend mechanical energy that is not capitalized on. We decided to focuson the movement of revolving doors. The revolving door was first patented in 1888 by Theophilus Van Kannel as a “Storm-DoorStructure” based on the earlier ideas of German inventor H. Bockhacker [1]. As the United Statesbegan to industrialize and skyscrapers were built, the revolving door became more prominent.Revolving doors are already sustainable pieces of technology. The mainly airtight design of therevolving door minimized temperature

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Gabriella C Butler; Hailey Dooley, Northeastern; Liam O'Buachalla; Matthew John Urbano; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

relate to our project and clarifiedthe mechanics of our final design.Methods and ApproachBefore a model or final design was decided upon, several specifications had to be discussed. A key aspectthat needed to be incorporated into the design was the adaptability of the device to different apparatuses.While the initial goal was to harness the rotational energy of a spinning chair, it would not be desirable forthe product to be limited to a specific desk chair. Furthermore, by incorporating adaptability the productcould potentially be used on other apparatuses with spinning axes to harness energy. Addressing this designspecification involved altering the original design of a gear. The second major design specification was theimplementation of the

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Tedi Qafko, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Trevyn Larson; Andrew Michael Seredinski, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #36244Determination of hBN thickness by optical contrastTedi Qafko, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyMr. Trevyn LarsonDr. Andrew Michael Seredinski, Wentworth Institute of Technology Andrew Seredinski is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. He completed his PhD in Physics at Duke University in 2020. His research interests are in van der Waals materials, superconductivity, nanoscience, and physics education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Determination of hBN Thickness by Optical

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Yiannis A. Levendis, Northeastern University

the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Dr. Levendis’ current research is dealing with topics related to Combustion, Alternative Energy Sources, Air Pollution and Acid Rain prevention, Incineration of Municipal Wastes, Engine Performance and Emissions, Combustion Diagnostics and Pyrometry, Polymers, Materials Devel- opment and Polymeric Coatings. Dr. Levendis has published over 300 technical papers and holds 11 US and several International patents. He has been elected Fellow of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), Fellow of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), Fellow of the Combustion Institute and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He is a member of various engineering honor

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Stephanie DeCarvalho, University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth; Jun Li, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Sarah D Dulac, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

assurance manager at Dassault Systemes SIMULIA before joining UMass Dartmouth in 2016. His research and teaching interests are on computational mechanics and materials, in support of design and manufacturing, energy, and biotechnology.Ms. Sarah D Dulac, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Finite Element Analysis of 3D - Printed Implants in Knee ReplacementsAuthors: Stephanie DeCarvalho, Sarah Dulac, Dr. Jun LiUniversity of Massachusetts DartmouthMechanical Engineering DepartmentAcknowledgmentThe first author SD was supported by the XSEDE EMPOWER program under National

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Mansour Zenouzi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory J Kowalski, Northeastern University; Aliagha Rezvani

aglobal potential of producing 1.7 to 2.8 TW electrical power worldwide [5]. The energy producedfrom water salinity is non-polluting and free of CO2 emissions with minimal environmental effectsand can be extracted on a continuous basis unlike solar or wind energy farms. To perform energyproduction calculations, one needs to understand how to calculate Gibbs free energy, second lawconcepts, chemical potential and to interpret salinity property data available in the literature. Theseare topics that are not well covered in today’s undergraduate thermodynamic, transport phenomenaand processing courses.Review of TheoriesOsmotic Pressure and the Maximum Energy ExtractableOsmosis plays an important role in every living cell for transport of material, it

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Rinchen Tsewang Sherpa, University of Connecticut, Civil Engineering; Shinae Jang P.E., University of Connecticut

, a visual test cannot determine for certain that cracking in the foundation isdue to crumbling concrete; a core test is needed to provide proof that the issue is indeed due tothe presence of pyrrhotite. Core testing is a better way to determine the cause of foundationdistresses but can cost $2000-$40002. There is strong demand for a cost-effective, non-invasivetechnique to monitor crumbling concrete. At our institution, wavelength dispersive X-rayfluorescence (WD-XRF) is a current analysis that is conducted to measure elemental analysis ofthe Crumbling Foundation samples and can be performed significantly less than $1000.Although this method is non-destructive to the material, concrete material needs to be obtainedfrom the foundation for

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Claire Marie Dollins, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Meghan Scruton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eli Ross Breitbart Frischling, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Joshua Patrick O'Grady, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Paper ID #36010Design, Analysis, and Fabrication of A 3D Printed Violin for the PublicMs. Claire Marie Dollins, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Senior undergraduate Mechanical Engineering and Data Science student at Worcester Polytechnic Insti- tute. Currently working on my capstone research project with the Department of Mechanical Engineering.Meghan Scruton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute My name is Meghan Scruton and I am a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical Design at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Eli Ross Breitbart Frischling, Worcester Polytechnic Institute I am Eli Breitbart

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David Lemar Simpson, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Catlin Wells; Tes Cotter Zakrzewski EdD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nicole Price

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. Seed 2: Set clear and achievable expectations (Ambrose et al.; Bain) c. Seed 3: Take time to learn the preferred names and personal pronouns of students (Grimm; Lee et al.) d. Seed 4: Develop low stakes group work that encourages discussion on topics inside and outside the classroom (Ambrose et al.; Barr; Weimer) 2. Reimagine Representation – The content of courses often helps shape student autonomy and professional identity. As Ambrose et al. states, “content can affect learning through cognitive, motivational, and socioemotional mechanisms because it determines what is and is not learned and how meaningful the material and the field are to students”. Ultimately, course

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Najmus Saqib, University of Indianapolis

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Paper ID #35814Let’s Take a Look at the Exam Figure: A Heat Transfer Exam Review Activ-ityDr. Najmus Saqib, University of Indianapolis Najmus Saqib is an Assistant Professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of In- dianapolis (UIndy). Saqib received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines (CSM), focusing on ”Optical Diagnostics of Lithium-Sulfur and Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes using Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared Spectroscopy”. He likes to use innovative pedagogical techniques to facilitate student learning. American

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Abhishek Kumar, Wentworth Institute of Technology

SOME THOUGHTS FOR TEACHING ENGINEERING STATICSABSTRACTEngineering statics is a core technical and gate-keeper course for any mechanical engineeringprogram. During the last several years, it has been noticed that there are two common criticalissues for this course: implementation of the parallelogram law and drawing free-body diagrams.The parallelogram law is used to conduct vector addition and the reversed parallelogram law isused to resolve a vector into two components. This paper will present and explain how to jumpover the general applications of the parallelogram law and directly discuss Cartesian vectorsaddition. We will present and systematically explain all possible five types of free-bodydiagrams to facilitate students

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Jiaqiao Liang, Wentworth Inst. of Tech.; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Louis Munson; Chandler Chen

smooth operation of the facilities ofdebris and waste management. The pipeline must be inspected regularly, and the quality of theinspection must undergo thorough procedures. Minimal data that is useful would be extractedfrom the process, otherwise.The inspection process poses a danger for people due to the contents of the pipeline that is beinginspected and often include decomposing material that releases harmful gasses and causesbacterial growth. An additional problem that arises is the depth at which the pipeline can beobserved. The standard sewer pipeline can range from 40 to 80 feet in length between joints.There are existing products that can route a camera up to these lengths; however, the solutionsare costly and can benefit from a

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Andrew Michael Seredinski, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #35889Exit Tickets for the Introductory Engineering Physics ClassroomProf. Andrew Michael Seredinski, Wentworth Institute of Technology Andrew Seredinski is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. He completed his PhD in Physics at Duke University in 2020. His research interests are in van der Waals materials, superconductivity, nanoscience, and physics education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Exit Tickets for the Introductory Engineering Physics Classroom

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Vacharaporn Paradorn; Sunita Rajni Virk Singh Poma; Nathan Agyeman; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Tiana Robinson, University of Massachusetts Lowell

how to use the direction theywere provided to create a project plan. While following the third aspect of PjBL, the authenticityallowedeach student to select an area to research that was of interest to them. This included thewriting of sections on PLM history and background and applications in aviation andenvironmental management. Time was set aside to read and review the relevant material for thestudents to communicate with each other through Zoom, Slack, text message and calling, and in-person meetings. The students then developed the project's vision, objectives, and identified therisks in planning. The team members agreed on their individual responsibilities. Each memberwas asked to read and review material to formulate questions before

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Brian Hong, MathWorks; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

illustrated in Table 1. There are a fewnotable differences: traditional labs are more beneficial for experiencing phenomena and workingwith lab mechanisms. Virtual labs, on the other hand, have the advantage of exposing students tosimulation. Lab Goals Traditional Lab Virtual Lab 1. Deepen conceptual knowledge ○ ○ 2. Apply concepts to practical problems ○ ○ 3. Experience phenomena/make observations ○ è 4. Analyze and interpret data ○ ○ 5. Use laboratory apparatuses

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Savita Vitthalrao Kendre, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gus Taylor Teran; Lauryn Whiteside, Worcester polytechnic ; Tyler C Looney; Ryley Ian Wheelock; Surya Sebastian Ghai, University of Maryland; Markus Nemitz

Paper ID #36509Printable Flexible Robots for Remote LearningMs. Savita Vitthalrao Kendre, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Savita is a Ph.D. student working at Robotic Materials Group at WPI, MA. She did her masters in Mecha- tronics at FH Aachen university of applied sciences in Germany and bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at Pune University in India. She has worked as a systems engineer for Honeywell automation in India for 3 years. She is interesting in creating novel bioinspired devices that are used for medical applications, underwater exploration, and monitoring climate change. Her research focuses on low cost

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Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

Active and Project-Based Learning in Medical Device DesignIntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. The Bureau of LaborStatistics states that there were approximately 19,300 jobs in Biomedical Engineering in 2020and that employment of Biomedical Engineers is expected to grow by approximately 6% overthe next 10 years [1]. Many students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineeringpursue careers in the medical device industry after graduation. To properly prepare engineeringstudents for careers in the medical device industry, students must complete multiple hands-ondesign projects and receive training on unique aspects of the medical device industry, such asdesign control guidance of

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Uma Balaji, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University

EngineeringDr. Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University Working in the field of Bioelectronics on molecular dynamics studies at the interface of biological macro- molecules and nanoparticles and bacterial assisted nanofabrication strategies utilizing carbon based nano- materials. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Embedding Environmental Ethics in Engineering CoursesIntroductionEngineers are required to perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires thatthey demonstrate highest principles of ethical conduct. To help engineering students gain thiscompetency, many approaches are practiced, one of them is through a dedicated course

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Eric Concannon, Northeastern University; Casey Goyette, Northeastern University; Emily Michelsen; Zephaniah Hatano Langley; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

transducers are one element that can be incorporated into our everydaylives to take advantage of wasted energy. The use of piezoelectric transducers to generateelectricity has an estimated compound annual growth rate of 7.4% (2021-2026) [9]. We hope thatthrough our paper and our prototype we can further contribute to this growing source of greenenergy.On a basic level, piezoelectric transducers work by taking in applied mechanical stress, whichshifts the positively and negatively charged atoms of a piezoelectric crystal out of equilibrium.This polarizes each side of the crystal and its charge is then directed by copper wires to generatecurrent [10]. Pavegen, a UK-based company creating piezoelectric tiles [11], is one example of asuccessful business

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Catherine Costa; Minnah Uddin; Morgan Mica Williams, Northeastern University; Ingrid Alikaj

Northeastern UniversityAbstractAround the world, technology is advancing faster than ever before. As we strive towards the future,we cannot forget those who cannot take this step forward. Lack of accessibility is a widespreadproblem, especially for those living in cities where high-rise buildings are prevalent. To addressthis issue, we created a sustainable way for buildings with heavy foot traffic to implement solutionsfor those with mobility challenges. We wanted to develop a way for the mechanical stress ofwalking to be converted into an electrical output that could be stored via batteries and used topower elevators and other accessible technologies for those who need them. Our prototype willuse the unharnessed mechanical energy of foot traffic

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Jim Olson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Emily Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Malcolm Kenneth Porterfield, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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, NYProf. Emily Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dr. Liu is a Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Dr. Liu earned PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005). Liu received 2018-2019 ELATE at Drexel Fellowship. He was the recipient of a Faculty Development Grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and numerous teaching and research awards from School of Engineering at Rensselaer, as well as the Cozzarelli Prize in Engineering and Applied Sciences from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. As a Physicist and Engineer by training, Liu’s tech- nical research is focused on solving high impact problems associated with

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Hugh L Mcmanus, Northeastern University; Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University

continuous im- provement methods can be applied to a wide variety of problems, including healthcare, business agility, and engineering education.Dr. Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University Professor Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton, Ph.D. is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University (NU) teaching Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Human-Machine Systems, Facilities Planning & Material Handling, and Capstone. She is the Director of Senior Capstone Design in Industrial Engineering as well as the Founding Director of the Galante Engi- neering Business Program at NU. Dr. Jaeger-Helton has also been an active member of Northeastern’s Gateway Team, a

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Ashley Ruth Banaszewski; Andrew Hartley; Kevin T Mai; Amy Xu; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

with three main designs that we would come to focuson and later finalize. Although very similar in concept, they would be very different in terms ofpower generation. They consisted of: 1. Pulling a cable that is connected to a shaft, which would be connected by a belt system to the motor, causing it to spin, thus generating electricity. 2. Pulling a cable connected to a shaft that turns a connected motor. The shaft is connected to the motor with a complex gear train instead of a belt, as suggested in design one. 3. The shaft is connected to the motor directly without any belt or gear mechanisms. The shaft is still turned by the act of pulling a cable that is wound around it. Objective Efficiency Ease of Constr

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Rithvik Rao Katikaneni, Northeastern University; Matteo Farah; Carlos Mario Martinez, Northeastern University; Kabato Burka; TOBECHUKWU CHIGOZIRIM ANIAGBOSO, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

Paper ID #35930Heat Energy Harnessing via Seebeck GeneratorsMr. Rithvik Rao Katikaneni, Northeastern University First Year Mechanical Engineering StudentMatteo FarahCarlos Mario Martinez, Northeastern University First-year Bioengineering studentMr. Kabato ButkaTOBECHUKWU CHIGOZIRIM ANIAGBOSO, Northeastern UniversityProf. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD Northeastern University College of Engineering 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115 American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Heat Energy Harnessing via

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Jake Robert Ross, Northeastern University; Kevin You-Ichiro Ohgami, Northeastern University; Nicholas Jasper Gillespie, Northeastern University; Owen Krivacek, Northeastern University; Benjamin Service; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

harness this energy, we focused on the seesaw. While moving up and down,we think that our seesaw could produce a sustainable energy source to help reduce electricity needsin parks. We hope that this prototype can play a role in the real world or lay the foundation for thenext generation of energy innovation.IntroductionThe world has been rushing to design and develop new ways to harness energy over the past coupleof decades. Most of our energy is generated from fossil fuels in our current society. This methodhas its pros and cons. The pros are that they are relatively easy to transport, and the amounttransferred has a large energy density. The cons are a limited supply of materials we can use,national security issues regarding OPEC's significant

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father is an aerospace and material science engineer. My dad teaches the mathematics as wellas how to throw a baseball. I have additional elective teachers and mentors who help me toexpand my STEAM knowledge. I meet with them on a regular basis who challenge me to deepdive into amazing, fun rabbit holes of learning.The popular television program, Young Sheldon, highlights the struggles and the triumphsassociated with academically accelerated students who tackle more challenging course loads,well before their classmates. I am one of those accelerated students, albeit more socially skilledas I feel collaboration is very important. Despite being in many online friend groups ofaccelerated students across the country, the depiction of Sheldon is