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Chandika Annasiwatta, Muskingum University; Sandra Soto-Caban, Muskingum University

this project will placethem in a better position in the entry-level industrial job market or will better prepare them forgraduate school.For future semesters, we are planning to assign projects with similar complexity in thesecourses. Future projects are related to materials science and applications. Some possibleprojects are: a thermal conductivity measuring apparatus, a fatigue testing machine and a tensiletest apparatus. In addition, possible improvements to this design have been considered and thesame project could be reassigned in future semesters. It is our intention to evaluate the impact ofthis experience on the student’s capstone project during their final year. Possible project ideaswith an appropriate complexity level for first year

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Jacob Allen Poremski, Geneva College; Christopher Charles Jobes P.E., Geneva College

Detection technology. He is currently a Research Engineer study- ing EMI and performing FMEA analyses for underground coal equipment. Dr. Jobes has been teaching in Geneva College’s Engineering Department since 2007 and has been a full-time professor since 2015. His areas of interest lie in Engineering Mechanics, Machine Component Design, FInite Element Analysis, Kinematics, Robotics, Digital Systems Design, Mechanical Vibrations and Control Theory. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Synthesis of a Correcting Equation for 3 Point Bending Test DataAbstractA frequent requirement of a Mechanics of Deformable Bodies course is for students to

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

department envisioned the following broad goals when incorporating the centralizedengineering project platform within the curriculum.• Create the Modularly Integrated Curriculum Environment (MICE) for students and faculty to work on cross-functional teams in a lean workplace which includes pairing, swarming, agile, and scrum practices[1]-[3]• Train the students to think and work like engineers - emphasize concept to design across the curriculum through goal-oriented, project- driven instruction and self-directed learning - deliver enhanced laboratory and project experiences in all ECE courses• Mold our students into ‘successful engineering entrepreneurs’ – crucial in global business with uncertainty in

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Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez, Michigan State University

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are focused on best practices for student learning and student success. He is currently developing and researching SMART assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created and co-teaches a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies.Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University Sara Roccabianca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; Kakan C Dey P.E., West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University ; L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University

CEE PhD fellowship cap for the academic year of 2019-2020 for his research contribution in the field of transportation engineering. Research interest of Mr. Rahman include winter roadway maintenance, shared-use mobility, social-media data analysis, traffic operation at intersection, and connected and au- tonomous vehicle.Dr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an associate professor at Texas A and M University in the College of Ed- ucation and Human Development in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. In her research, she is interested in the assessing STEM interventions on student outcomes, measuring academic growth, and evaluating the impact of curricular

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Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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for art and design education in the stemconversation,” Art Education, pp. 41-47, Mar. 2012.[9] American Society for Engineering Education. “The green report- engineering education for achanging world,” 2010.[10] S. Ghanbari. “Learning across disciplines: A collective case study of two universityprograms that integrate the arts with stem,” International Journal of Education & the Arts, vol.16, no. 7, pp. 1-21, 2015.[11] E. Perignat and J. Katz-Buonincontro. “STEAM in practice and research: An integrativeliterature review,” Thinking Skills and Creativity, vol. 31, pp. 31-43, 2019.[12] S. Spuzic, R. Narayanan, K. Abhary, H. K. Adriansen, S. Pignata, F. Uzunovic, and X.Guang. “The synergy of creativity and critical thinking in engineering

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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suggested for low female graduation rates include,lack of female engineering role models, misconceptions of what it is like to be an engineer, andhaving fewer technical problem-solving opportunities through K-12 compared to males. Lack ofconfidence is another critical issue that results in female engineering students switching majors.Therefore, designing and developing policies to tap into the potential of women and theircontribution in this vital sector, requires understanding of how gender is related to participation,and success.Historically, in the development field, societies were viewed from a deficit perspective, as opposedto strength. Societies were classified as developed, under-developed, and least developed; or firstworld, second world

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

alsoinvestigated in the class by coupling different types of analysis to tackle challenging engineeringproblems. Students learn how to work on a multiphysics design project in a team through offlinemeetings, synchronous, and asynchronous communication tools (i.e., Slack and Blackboard).Two third of classes are held in a computer lab of the Department of Mechanical Engineering atHoward University. Some basic concepts/physics and CAE examples are covered during theclasses and students follow the examples on their workstations to practice. And one third of theclasses are performed based on distance learning class. All the learning materials for each classare provided online (e.g., online articles, online tutorials, lecture notes, etc.) for students’ self

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Deanna H Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Shuchen Cong, Carnegie Mellon University

cases, it lacks many best practices of student learning. We have no rubrics, nohomework or tests. We do not have a pre-conceived approach, structure, or answer for theproject at the beginning of the course. Individual faculty and PM teams may structure details ofthe project design and execution in different ways. Yet, the course has endured and has beensuccessful in training both undergraduate and doctoral students to address the complex problemsthey will face in their careers. Alumni point to the course as a defining moment in theirundergraduate experience, a fulfilling course to round out their technical path. “Every day of mywork now is an EPP Project,” is a common refrain. Doctoral students are thankful for theopportunity to practice

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Mallory Taylor, Ohio Northern University; Nathan Rausch, Ohio Northern University; Kasie Dawn Moeller

scooter has two bases, one for each foot, as shown in Figure 2 [6]. Figure 2: AODI Scooter [6] Along with researching these scooter companies, we researched different methods ofmovement. Within this, we discovered the Leveraged Freedom Chair and Mobility Worldwide[7, 8]. The Leveraged Freedom Chair is a wheelchair which uses two levers in order to improvemechanical advantage for the user. The chair uses both arms in order to pump the wheelchair justlike a normal one but instead of pushing on the wheels like a normal one, the levers are in frontof the wheels, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Leveraged Freedom Chair [7] Mobility Worldwide is another wheelchair which has