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Erin Patricia Lawlor, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #49679Fire Behavior of 3D Printed Wooden PLA MaterialsErin Patricia Lawlor, University of New Mexico Erin Lawlor is currently a senior in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Her research interests involve aerospace engineering and fire safety engineering, as she is a state of Alaska certified firefighter.Prof. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and materials science. He has taught classes in

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Paper ID #49558Assessing the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Undergraduate MechanicalEngineering EducationDr. Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Randall Manteufel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He has won several teaching awards, including the 2012 University of Texas System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award and the 2013 UTSA President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence, the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2019 College of Engineering Student Council Professor of the Year Award, 2008, 2022, 2024 College

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Ahmed Hasan, University of New Mexico; Alex V Maynes

Material Handling Simulation Alex Maynes and Ahmed Hasan Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico ABSTRACT Students in the ME-150 class in the Mechanical Engineering Department at theUniversity of New Mexico get engaged in engineering research using experimental tools to learnabout machine programming and control, Newton’s three laws of motion, advanced tribology,propulsion and engines, and bioengineering 1,2. Desktop robotic arms called DOBOT Magiciansare used to conduct algorithmic programming to run manufacturing simulations. However, theDOBOT capabilities are limited to

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Dani Fadda, University of Texas at Dallas; Wooram Park, University of Texas at Dallas; P.l.stephan Thamban; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

aprofessional engineer in Texas and involved with professional organizations.WOORAM PARK, Ph.D.Dr. Park is Associate Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. His researchinterests include robotics, stochastic modeling, and analysis of dynamic systems. He is also interested in engineeringeducation. He is advising the aerobotics team in the UTD AIAA student organization.PL STEPHAN THAMBAN, Ph.D.Dr. Thamban is Associate Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering. His focus is on teaching mechanicalengineering and engineering mathematics classes. His research interests are in materials processing with low temperatureplasmas and process control diagnostics in semiconductor device manufacturing.OZIEL

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

pipes made from different materials (PVC, copper, and steel).The students enjoyed the freedom of establishing their own experiment and purchasing their ownsupplies. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 15 Figure 12: Hydroponics system used for Experiment 7 Summary and Future ImprovementsThe experiments chosen for the implementation in this fluid mechanics laboratory course wereintended to be hands-on and interactive, exposing students to the

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Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #49639Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes through Brief Cold Working andAnnealing Interventions in Materials and Manufacturing Selection in DesignCourseDr. Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University Dr. Balawi is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M. He teaches in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and design. His interests are in the areas of Engineering Design for Disciplinary STEM Educational Research, Team Formation and Team Skill Education. Dr. Balawi earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati with research focus on experimental

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Danaii Anitzel Elizondo, Texas A&M University

helps students track their progress and make necessary improvements. Trengove [16] aimed to investigate how peer interaction could be used to provide timely and accessible feedback in large undergraduate classes by implementing a peer feedback system and found that peer feedback improved student engagement, understanding of the material, and critical thinking skills, suggesting that similar interactive feedback mechanisms could enhance timely feedback in smaller class settings. d. Mentorship Opportunities: Smaller class sizes often result in a lower student-to

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Oliver Cole Harrison, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University; Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University

rather to enhance them.They are a way to improve motivation, increase applicability of concepts, and prepare students for theworkforce once they graduate.Active learning is the philosophy of facilitating the learning process by using real world problems andsituations to educate. There is much debate as to whether active learning is a valid instructionalapproach or just a tool educators can use to assist education, leading to papers discussing the validityand effectiveness of active education5. The University of Texas (UT) Austin implemented an activelearning project in a Mechanics of Materials course where they learned how the equation for criticalbuckling load behaves in real life. This study allowed students to see both, their class in a

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chen pan, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

culture of collaboration and mentorship within the ECE department.Faculty members now benefit from a structured mechanism for mentoring students, with clearprerequisites ensuring that participants are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to researchprojects. This alignment has reduced the onboarding burden on faculty while enhancing students’learning experiences. Over time, the program has cultivated a dynamic research environment wherestudents and faculty work together to achieve shared goals, strengthening the department’s academicand research profile. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

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Nur Yazdani, The University of Texas at Arlington

may be concluded that proper curing and rebarplacement are important for RC strength and durability. Non-destructive methods like GPR areeffective for assessing concrete integrity. Teachers implemented the information into their classroomlesson plans and hands-on student activities involving physical and biology experiments. Thisapproach will bridge practical experiences with theoretical knowledge, sparking student interest inengineering careers. IntroductionReinforced Concrete (RC) is the most used construction material for various types of structures.The concrete cover above or below rebars play an important role in structural safety and durability.It may be necessary to find the actual covers in

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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. Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University BS, MS, PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Experience includes 20 years in industry as a lab director, technical manager and engineering advisor, 8 years of academic experience at the assistant and tenured associate professor level, 4.5 years as a professor of practice, Undergraduate Program Director of the J. M. Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering since June 2022, and active industry consultant. Author and contributing author of 10 patents and multiple publications/presentations at technical and engineering education conferences. Areas of expertise and research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mechanisms, Materials

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

2002, Dr. Nelson joined the faculty at Western Michigan University as Chair of Civil and Construction Engineering. At Western Michigan he started the civil engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs and also chaired the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Industrial Design. In May 2005 he joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Tyler. At UT Tyler he was the founding chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and instituted the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. In 2006 he became the Dean of Engineering. While serving as Dean, enrollments in the college grew over 250 percent. He returned to Texas A&M in January 2016 and currently serves as Associate Vice Chancellor

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Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

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material properties or identifying riskfactors, thereby fostering a workforce adept at leveraging advanced technologies (Tapeh & Naser,2023). Such efforts could enhance students' technical competencies and position them as keycontributors to the industry's digital future.AI-Based Approaches to Materials Science and Structural PredictionsAmong the most notable applications of AI in construction is materials science, wherein a detailedunderstanding of materials’ mechanical and physical properties is crucial to project safety andefficiency (Gamil, 2023). Conventional testing procedures (e.g., slump tests, compressive strengthtests) tend to be time-consuming and rely heavily on lab-based experiments (Zou et al., 2023).Machine learning models, such

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

Paper ID #49680Examining Student Usage/Access Statistics from two Canvas LMS courses:Undergraduate and GraduateProf. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and materials science. He has been involved for years in the scholarship of teaching and learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1

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Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Kevin Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cody Gonzalez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

that allows the tooling tohave zero onboard power until attachment i.e. all power sources are maintained on board the vehicleand, if needed, transferred to the tooling via this attachment system. Proposed future work includesdesigning clamp modules, for electrical passthroughs, into the Master Locking Cone Base and 3Dprinting of the UGV Master Tool Changer for proof of mechanical functionality. Once functionalityhas been verified, the design will be modified for manufacturing and undergo finite element analysis(FEA) of loading conditions utilizing SolidWorks Simulation tools. The FEA will be used to explorethe potential impact the conical mating feature has on loading, and determine manufacturing materials,areas in need of additional support

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Md Nazmus Sakib, University of North Texas; Maurizio Manzo, University of North Texas; Rattaya Chowdhury Yalamanchili, University of North Texas

Paper ID #49571Navigating the Impact of AI in Engineering Education: Enhancing LearningOutcomes and Addressing Ethical and Assessment ChallengesMd Nazmus Sakib, University of North Texas Md Nazmus Sakib is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on microlasers in the Photonics and Micro-Device Fabrication Lab. With two years of teaching assistant experience, Sakib is passionate about teaching and is interested in enhancing engineering education and learning experiences.Prof. Maurizio Manzo, University of North Texas Dr. Maurizio Manzo is an

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Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico; Pil Kang, University of New Mexico

advanced technological education, 2022. 1(1).9. Brounstein, Z., et al. Microfabrication of MEMS Electro-Thermal Actuators for Problem-Based Learning. in 2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference. 2020.NATHAN JACKSONProf. Jackson currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University ofNew Mexico, and he is also the Director of the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Graduate Program. Hisresearch interests are in MEMS, BioMEMS, Energy Harvesting, Aerosols, Functional Materials, Piezoelectrics,Magnetics, and Engineering Education. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a member of ASME, and a member of ASEE.SUNG “PIL” KANGProf. S. Pil Kang, is an Associate Professor in the Organization

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Chassidy Miles, University of North Texas

emphasizes hands-on, real-world problem-solving, has emerged as acornerstone of engineering curricula because it equips students with technical and professional skills Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2fostering collaboration, creativity, and adaptability which are essential qualities for career success.However, effectively implementing PBL poses unique challenges for faculty and institutions,requiring tailored resources and support mechanisms. Academic libraries, with their expertise

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Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Monica Franco, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Paper ID #49649Integrating Peer-Led-Team Learning (PLTL) and Design Thinking to improvestudent success in Engineering StaticsProf. Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington Prof. Haiying Huang is a professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Director of Engineering Education at the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Arlington. Her research interests include design thinking pedagogy, collaborative learning, and faculty development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1

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Bill D Carroll P.E., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kartikey Sharan, The University of Texas at Arlington

design and implement an eight-bit logical-right barrel shifter.Students will also design a tester to demonstrate the functionality of the shifter. The design mustinclude not only the barrel shifter itself but also a mechanism to test its operation with variousshift values. By completing this lab, students will gain experience in designing and testingsequential logic circuits, as well as learning about the practical operation of a barrel shifter. Figure 8The figure above shows the design requirements that students need to meet for this lab. Itincludes the shifter tester module and the 8-bit logical right barrel shifter module integratedtogether.Pedagogy:This lab emphasizes several key learning

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Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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of the events they would like to compete in. Teams canorder a kit from the NMT outreach program containing all necessary parts and a variety ofinstructional materials to build their robot. Teams can also meet online with students from NMTto help build and design their robot throughout the semester.Robotics Lessons OfferedArduino BasicsArduino basics lessons are created by the NMT Mechanical Engineering outreach team to givestudents an introduction to Arduino. A team of students can order an Arduino basics kit, whichcontains an Arduino as well as many different sensors and devices. There are six cumulativelesson plans: Basic Concepts of Electronics and Electrical Circuits, Arduino Basic ConceptsApplied to LED Circuits, Reading Data From an

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Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College; Mary J Combs, Quality Measures

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Paper ID #49550Closing the Gap through Guided Pathways into the Engineering and ComputerScience WorkforceDr. Nandika D’Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Nandika Anne D’Souza is Professor (2024-present) of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at Dallas. She received her doctorate from Texas A&M University, College Station and her M.S. from Auburn University in Mechanical Engineering. Her research is focused on polymers and composites directed towards integrating sustainable, recycled and new combinations of materials for design, performance and manufacturing

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Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington

University of Southeast Texas fall into three categories:those at the University level, those of the College of Engineering, and those conducted by theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering. Agile Curriculum Design TeamsMuch of the work in updating and revising the individual course materials was managed byindividual faculty teams working in conjunction with industry representatives. Each course in theprogram was updated by the corresponding teams with a focus of providing the workingprofessionals with knowledge, skills, and abilities that were relevant immediately and provided afoundation for future career growth. Many industry representatives were able to provide specificcase study materials as well as serve a subject matter experts for

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Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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students, providing hands-on, laboratory-based education to cultivate essential skillssuch as experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and technical writing skills, for theircareers and potentially pursuing higher education. With the cold stage, educational module andsystematic lab experiments, we instructed undergraduate students on concepts such as phasechange, phase transition temperature, crystallization, and physical nucleation, in existinguniversity courses. The courses include Materials Science for Mechanical Engineering andEngineering Technology students, Fundamental of Environmental Sciences for EnvironmentalScience degree program, both courses offered at WTAMU, as well as undergraduate freshmanstudents at a local MSI-PUI

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

&M University at Qatar. Continuing on, he is now involved with membrane and sustainability research his university where he is immersed in the field of materials at the center for Materials for Water and Energy Systems. Ali is especially passionate about science and engineering and has been persistent about his passion of ensuring STEM access and outreach for all and building the frameworks for its successful implementation.Ahmed ElsaidAbdulla Ali Al DabbaghNayef Alyafei, Qatar UniversityDr. Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M at Qatar, Chemical Engineering Program. Teaches freshman engineering introductory courses, chemical engineering courses of

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University

&M University BS, MS, PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Experience includes 20 years in industry as a lab director, technical manager and engineering advisor, 8 years of academic experience at the assistant and tenured associate professor level, 4.5 years as a professor of practice, Undergraduate Program Director of the J. M. Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering since June 2022, and active industry consultant. Author and contributing author of 10 patents and multiple publications/presentations at technical and engineering education conferences. Areas of expertise and research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mechanisms, Materials Science, Fracture Mechanics

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Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University

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submerged object. Students explore this phenomenonthrough hands-on experiments, testing how different materials influence water height based ontheir density, size, and shape. For instance, denser materials like gravel cause a greater rise in waterlevel compared to lighter materials, even when equal volumes are added. Such experimentshighlight how the physical properties of materials impact displacement, reinforcing fundamentalprinciples of fluid mechanics and hydrostatics. Through practical demonstrations, students areencouraged to measure and calculate changes in water height under varying conditions, fosteringproblem-solving skills and analytical thinking. Activities might include designing models ofriverbeds, constructing reservoirs, or

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

Alloys: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications and Engineering Elephants. Her researchfocuses on energetic material reactions, high-speed infrared imaging, and engineering education. She holds twopatents for novel nanostructured materials and is an active member of ASME, SWE, MRS, and ASEE.BENTON ALLENBenton Allen is a Mechanical Engineer and Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering at West Texas A&MUniversity, specializing in product design, advanced manufacturing, and agricultural system optimization. Dr.Allen’s research focuses on product development and manufacturing. He teaches courses on engineeringfundamentals, CAD/CAM, product design, and manufacturing. In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr.Allen co-founded BTG

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Mostafa Mohammad, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

, reducing heat buildup andpreventing clogging that could damage the drill bit. It also distributes cutting forces evenly,minimizing wear and increasing tool life while maintaining stability to reduce deflection andvibrations for precise drilling. A steeper angle might weaken the cutting edge, while a lower anglecould increase cutting resistance. By optimizing these factors, the 14.5-degree helix angleenhances drilling performance across various materials, making it a versatile and efficient choice.Figure 4: Mechanical Analysis of Helical Gears using MATLAB 4.0 DiscussionLean Six Sigma integrates efficiency improvement and quality enhancement into machine designprocesses. Applying it to a power drill redesign

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University

-issuefor this format of assessment.Discussion and LimitationsExam ComparisonThe t-test p-values for both Exam 1 and Exam 2 between Fall 2023 and Fall 2024 suggest thatstudent performance did in fact improve with a paper exam format of assessment. This doescounter work by Dendir and Maxwell [10] which suggests no change would exist. There aresome limitations with this study that may contribute to this shift such as the limited number ofprofessors included and sharing their student performance for this comparison. Additionally,there were efforts throughout the college to increase the resources available to students throughtutoring groups and other out-of-class mechanisms for improving student learning. This couldalign with the work by Stowell and