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Chinmaya Joshi; Stephen Pierson; Jackson Minnick; Corbin Russ; Han Hu

capabilities of additivemanufacturing techniques like fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, students can greatlybenefit from using these techniques for their senior capstone projects. The content of the paperexplores and proposes the use of metal-polymer and fiber-polymer filaments using FDM printersas a part fabrication resource for senior capstone projects for mechanical engineering students. Theuse of additive manufacturing provides students with much-needed industry skills like prototyping,tolerancing, and design experience while metal-polymer and fiber-polymer filaments providebetter, enhanced properties to printed models and open up new horizons for 3D printing functionalparts. Integrating these novel materials into engineering education

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Yuva M. Tammineni; Talha Khan; Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun

Wichita State University.Talha Khan, completed his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from MAKAUT (formerlyWBUT), India and his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Departmentof Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, USA. He is currentlya PhD Student and a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of MechanicalEngineering, Wichita State University. He has experience in the field of Design, Manufacturing,Materials Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal-Fluid Sciences and MachineLearning. He also has experience in GTE design and FEM and gas transmission system design.Dr. Rajeev Nair, PhD - Dr. Rajeev Nair, is currently an Associate Professor in the

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Calvin Cuddy; Jessica Deters

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Literature Review of Student Success in Statics Courses Calvin Cuddy1, Dr. Jessica Deters2 1: Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThis literature review is part of a larger project aimed to improve statics student success at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln. This paper is an examination into methods of increasingoutcomes and student success in Statics. An analysis of 45 papers was completed, 23 of whichshowed positive results by

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Sara E. Wilson

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Motivating Learning in the Face of Generative Artificial Intelligence Wilson, Sara E. Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) presents a number of challenges for engineering educators.It is particularly challenging for those teaching lower level programming courses where a numberof generative AI tools are capable of creating functional code in several computer languages. Toaddress this, assessment of homework in a first-year Mechanical Engineering course was changedfrom a focus on functioning code to the process of creating code. This switch in

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Aubrey L. Schultz; Jay McAllister III

onthe Engineering Village platform, which Elsevier owns. According to Elsevier, the subject areascovered by Compendex are, in order, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Physics,Computer & Control Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Petroleum Engineering. Rather than focusing on aspecific field, Compendex has been described as "discipline-agnostic" in regard to engineering[4].1.1.2. InspecInspec is a database housed under The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Inspecdescribes itself as "one of the most definitive databases for subject-specific and interdisciplinaryresearch in the fields of physics, electronics, computing, and engineering [5

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Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

surveys showedthat students valued novel research, self-management, personal responsibility, and mentorship[8].The second step in lean manufacturing is mapping value stream. Value streams are the differentsequences of activities required to design, produce and deliver a product to the customer,including information processing and material supply. They must be designed to reduce or eveneliminate activities that do not add value for the customer, which are considered losses. Studentsare provided flexibility when participating in any KS-LSAMP activity, such as students havingaccess to Canvas and interactions with the courses prior to the start date allowing them tocomplete assignments at their own pace. This limits the waste of students’ time and

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Zina Ebrahim; Abdelrahman Awawdeh; Marc Maguire

methods.Course Description and PlanningThe designed course is an undergraduate-level course for construction management students. Thecourse provides students with an overview of structural mechanics optimization of structuralelements and systems. It also introduces students to the design principles for structural membersmade with various construction materials. Since designing a course from nothing is very timeconsuming, the redesign of this course began with a review of current course material used inprevious semesters to understand the expected outcomes and build on established material. Themain goal of redesigning the course was to create a student-centered experience using active-learning techniques and constructed on the backward design method

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Carson Emeigh; Austin Griswold; Rumayel H. Pallock; Jaideep Sahni; Morgan Schake; Udochukwu Anuta; Jessica Deters; Sangjin Ryu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Group-Project-Based Development of A Modular Microfluidic Platform: A Case Report on A Hands-on Microfluidics Course Carson Emeigh1, Austin Griswold1, Rumayel Hassan Pallock1, Jaideep Sahni2, Morgan Schake2, Udochukwu Anuta1, Jessica Deters1, and Sangjin Ryu1 1 Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2Biomedical Engineering, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractMicrofluidic devices manipulate fluids at the micro- or sub-millimeter scale and are used forvarious applications. Courses on microfluidics offer students an opportunity to learn aboutmicrofluidics that may be

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Forces of Stage Design: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Normal Force, Frictional Force, and Design Ethics for non-STEM Majors Kristine Q. Loh1 and Moumita Dasgupta2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2 Department of Physics, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MNAbstractThis paper presents an innovative lecture and lab for teaching the concepts of normal andfrictional force to non-STEM majors through a design activity centered on raked, or inclined,stages. This joint lecture and lab suited a three

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Joshua M. Sanchez; Ethan Weems; Han Hu

theintegration of numerical simulation modeling into traditional mechanical engineeringcoursework along with the implementation of field-driven design approaches in design-centricclasses. Despite being commonplace throughout professional environments within industry andacademia, undergraduate engineering students often have little to no exposure to computationalmodeling techniques without taking elective courses or pursuing academic research. Bypresenting traditional theory alongside numerical simulations illustrative of coincident content,students are provided multiple approaches to a given problem that serve to enhancecomprehension of core material while gradually developing a marketable skill that can be usedthroughout an engineering career. Further

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Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

Environmental Engineering Department, University of Nebraska 5. Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, University of NebraskaAbstractEngineering education stands as a pivotal driver of technological progress, and evolvingdemands necessitate innovative methods to cultivate the next generation of engineers. Integratingactive research engagement into undergraduate curricula presents a bridge between theoreticallearning and practical application, fostering comprehensive understanding. By merging hands-onprojects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs) can rejuvenate engineering education. Undergraduate research experiencesin engineering can merge

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Stephen Pierson; Larry Marshall; Landon Lemmons; Lucas Efrid; Wan Shou; Han Hu

, doi: 10.1016/J.JMATPROTEC.2006.03.188.[4] Y. Shanjani and E. Toyserkani, “MATERIAL SPREADING AND COMPACTION IN POWDER-BASED SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION METHODS: MATHEMATICAL MODELING,” 2008.Stephen PiersonStephen Pierson is an undergraduate research assistant studying mechanical engineering at theUniversity of Arkansas. Stephen is a 2023 Goldwater Scholar and 2023 Arkansas SURF fellow.His current research interests lie in the two-phase cooling and advanced manufacturingtechniquesLarry MarshallLarry Marshall is a mechanical engineering student from Nassau, Bahamas. He has experience inusing machine learning to aid in condition-based monitoring of rotary systems. He also hasexperience in thermal management involving the use of nano

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

synthesize the mechanism on paper,and 15 minutes to create a prototype. Asummary of the group project and a reflectionreport were then written and emailed in 10 Figure 1: Three Position Synthesisminutes. To help with the project, students textbook problem [15]received small cubic boxes containing variouspins and links. This task encouraged criticalthinking and curiosity about real-world applications of the course material. Groups of five to sixmembers were randomely formed, and the mini-in class project was assigned as a competitionamong the different groups. When they complete this project, students were expected to gainvaluable learning outcomes, such

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

) A4. Apply concepts of industrial controls, sensors, effectors, ECET 385 Programmable Logic Controllers (U) and other elements of industrial automation. MET 382 Industrial Instrumentation & Controls (U) ETB 483 Senior Design Project II (U) B1. Application of physics or chemistry to mechanical, MET 211 Statics (L) electronic, and computer systems in a rigorous MET 245 Materials Strength & Testing (L) mathematical environment at or above the level of MET 264 Machine Design Technology I (L) algebra and trigonometry. ETB 310 Applied Data Analysis &

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference1.2.4 Engineering Mechanics: Statics Studies have indicated that it is critical to ensure that the learning objectives of thespecific subject matter are noted, particularly when initiating active learning in engineeringeducation, it is essential to consider the specific subject matter and learning objectives [9]. As afundamental course in most engineering disciplines, Statics is an excellent common course toexperiment with the strategies of active learning. Statics is concerned with loads on bodies inequilibrium, either at rest or moving with constant velocity. Engineering students in Statics learnto solve increasingly more challenging problems with foundational principles. and the resultingimpact

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Hunter Flodman

understanding overtime. For example, a professor teaching a material and energy balance course can have studentsidentify hazards associated within certain chemicals and processes to address frameworkquestion 1. A fluids class can use equations and concepts already covered to produce a sourcemodel to calculate the quantity of material released from a leaking vessel or pipeline to addressframework question 3. Fluid mechanics can also be used to model the flow of fluid through apressure relief device which addresses framework question 6. Many more examples exist.Suggestions of framework questions to incorporate into chemical engineering courses are shownbelow in Table 1.Table 1. Suggestions of framework questions to incorporate into chemical engineering

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Nafiseh Mohammadianaftah; Sara E. Wilson

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Mechatronics Education: Exploring Inertial Measurement Units Through Hands-on Learning Mohammadianaftah, Nafiseh and Wilson, Sara E. Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractInertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are commonly used in many devices, from exercise trackingwatches and cell phones to aircraft and space vehicles. These sensors include triaxialaccelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. In a mechatronics course taken by upper levelundergraduates and graduate students, a set of laboratory exercises was created to provide hands-on experience and practical exposure to the operation

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

approach where student teams fromdistinct engineering courses collaborate in forming cohesive squads. Each squad comprisesteams from various engineering classes, fostering a diverse pool of expertise and perspectives.By facilitating cross-subject matter interactions, Integrated Projects encourage students toappreciate the value of collaboration and broaden their problem-solving abilities beyond theconfines of their individual disciplines. Unlike traditional Interdisciplinary, the students were notnecessarily from different engineering disciplines, simply different courses. These includedStatics, Mechanical Design, Circuits, Leadership, Statistical Process Control, and LeanManufacturing. This study strives to assess the effectiveness of the

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Hossein Saiedian

personalizedlearning experiences by leveraging data from students' past performances to tailorinstructional content and interactive experiences. Interactive tutoring powered by LLMsprovides real-time feedback and support, extending beyond traditional classroomhours. LLMs also serve as content creation tools, assisting both educators and studentsin generating study materials, explanations, summaries, and study guides. Thepotential applications span diverse disciplines, making LLMs an indispensable asset infostering a culture of lifelong learning.Sample Prompts and Use Cases. Concrete examples illustrate the practicalapplications of LLMs in education. For programming and software engineering, LLMscan assist students in coding challenges, debugging, and

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Mirit Shamir; Matthew Sanderson; Rebecca Cors; Nathan Hendricks; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Melanie M. Derby

these men is an engineer, and two of these men are social scientists.Several author team members have experience in systems thinking in engineering and socialsciences as well as experience implementing systems thinking to solve complex systemsproblems in the FEW nexus. These experiences allow us to develop an integrated systemsthinking curriculum at the graduate level.Course StructureThe NRT Integrated FEW Systems course introduces students to systems thinking, with specificapplication to the FEW nexus in Southwest Kansas. Course materials integrate the natural-environmental systems (i.e. water, energy, waste) and the human-social systems (i.e. economic,social, cultural, and political systems). The course runs as a mix of lectures co-taught by

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

limit the depth of discussions amongteam members. As they race against the clock, there might be little opportunity for thoroughdeliberation, leading to potential distractions for others trying to focus on their own work.Balancing the benefits and challenges of collaborative exams is essential. To make them moreeffective, educators could consider implementing certain guidelines or mechanisms to encourageequal participation and prevent freeloading. This might include individual assessments within thecollaborative exam or encouraging each team member to present their understanding of thesolutions. Moreover, providing ample opportunities for teamwork and collaboration outside examsettings can also contribute to stronger teams. In-class activities