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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Dinora Martinez Soto, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #41144Assessment of Static Stability Through Concept MappingMs. Karen Dinora Martinez Soto, Virginia Tech Karen Martinez Soto is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She received her B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and her M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her research interests are focused on teaching and assessment for conceptual understanding, curriculum development for the middle years, and student cultural competencies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessment of

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Zachary Reinert, Texas A&M University

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iterations of this activity that will focus on further expanding its impact to other collegeSTEM students as well as a transition into K-12 participants.The second path forward that the authors are taking is creating a more consolidated version ofthis activity to implement as workout problems in students’ curriculum. With this study’s resultsindicating an overall success at dissolving interdisciplinary barriers in STEM, the authors findvalue in extending this educational lab beyond just an activity offered for an activity credit inAERO 201. Specifically, the implementation of the hydrofoil boat educational lab and similarnuanced interdisciplinary STEM applications that further enhance the multidisciplinary aspectsof aerospace engineering as a

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Habig, Purdue University ; Caroline K. Marete, Purdue University ; Debra Henneberry, Purdue University ; Cheng Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Paper ID #43471The Role of Education in Attracting Young People as the Next Generation ofAviators: The Differences between Women and Men StudentsAshley Habig, Purdue University Ashley Habig is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Purdue University in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. Mrs. Habig holds a M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue University. Her research interests include the representation of women and minorities in aviation and aerospace, and aviation maintenance training programs.Dr. Caroline K. Marete, Purdue University Caroline K Marete is a Visiting Assistant Professor at

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lukas Goodworth, Westmont College Engineering Department; Douglas Fontes, Westmont College

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engineering. Specifically, the research project analyzes thegeometric characteristics of deflector cones on landing pads to enhance safety and minimizesurface erosion during lunar landing. The research study was conducted by a second-yearengineering student under the supervision of an engineering professor. The research experienceprovided the student the opportunity to work with real-world applications, develop numericalcodes for data analysis, cultivate self-learning of new topics through literature review, generategraphical representations of physical phenomena related to lunar landing, and creatively solvedifficult problems using an engineering approach. This project has strengthened core engineeringskills that are essential for undergraduate and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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, to foster a broader culture ofinquiry and increase research accessibility. Programs like the URSR at Fairfield University exemplifythese best practices, integrating accessibility with mentorship.The impact of UR extends beyond individual achievements, as highlighted by Mabrouk and Peters [6],who found that 98% of participants valued independent research opportunities for their societal 1contributions. Hoke and Gentile [7] underscored the necessity of sustained funding and close facultymentorship, particularly vital in STEM fields, to maintain student engagement. These findings suggestthat UR is instrumental in preparing undergraduates for academic and professional success, advocatingfor

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson; Mason Henry, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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course to focus on this learning technique.We divide all work into projects, placing the project teams responsible for completing their goals.Students learn new skills and apply current skills to real-world problems through continuousassessment and advising throughout the semester.To execute this strategy, we adopt a flipped classroom model that centers around the students andshares information informally. Flipped classrooms and PBL are both student-focused and worktogether harmoniously. This methodology has been implemented successfully at variousuniversities, including Rice University [5]. The flipped classroom approach offers many benefits,such as empowering students to take ownership of their learning and problem-solving

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AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Michael Blocker; Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University

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club’s flagship competition rocket.The traditional design process for a motor designed by the propulsion team of Cyclone Rocketry firstinvolves a thorough design for the motor. For the past several years the motors designed by the team havebeen relatively large and needed a minimum impulse rating in order to lift the rocket to the desired altitude.Once the motor design is matured through an iterative process, a large design review is completed involvingboth the technical and safety advisors, along with other industry professionals as well as alumni fromCyclone. Through these design reviews, common errors and design oversights can be corrected beforemotor construction, improving the safety and reliability of the motors the team produces.Now that

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Casillas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Kristi J. Shryock, Ph.D., is the Frank and Jean Raymond Foundation Inc. Endowed Associate Profes- sor in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Affiliated Faculty in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Novel Unconventional Aerospace Applications iN Core Ed- ucational Disciplines (NUA2NCED) Lab and of the Craig and Galen Brown Engineering Honors Program and National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program. She has made extensive con- tributions to the methodology of forming the engineer of the future through her work in creating strategies to recruit, retain, and graduate engineering students. The network of transformational strategies she has developed

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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intrigued her interest in engineering and put her on the path to lifelong learning anda successful engineering career.References 1. Sandnes, F. K.; Jian, H, L.; Huang, Y. P.; “Involving Undergraduate Students in Research: Is it Possible?,” 9th International Conference on Engineering Education, M5G-1, San Juan, PR, July 2006 2. Crowe, M., "Creative Scholarship through Undergraduate Research," AAC&U peer Review, vol. 8, no. 1, 2006, pp. 16-18 3. Khalid, A., “Introducing Aerospace Engineering to Middle and High school students: Techniques that help them Learn while having Fun,” American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference 2012. 4. Schmitt, C., & Goebel, V., “Experiences of High-Ability

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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2023, vol. 14143, pp. 552–573, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. Series Title: Lecture Notes in Computer Science.[35] F. Navaratnam-Blair, K. Wagstaff, G. Miller, M. Cumberbatch, and C. Rethore, “Beyond reality,” 2022.Appendix A (a) (b)Figure 8: (a) Student breakdown by year. Two alumni were allowed to join the course as a partici-pant, who were able to complete all assignments. (b) Student breakdown by major. (a) (b) (c)Figure 9: (a) Students rated their regular use of VR of any type. (b

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahao Yu, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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theory through diagrams andgraphical displays. 2. Developing a conceptual understanding of the likelihood function, as wellas prior and posterior distributions. 3. Emphasizing data modeling relevant to students’ technicaldisciplines. 4. Connecting scientific knowledge with model parameters. 5. Providing hands-onexperience throughout the course [4]. There are many other successful cases of teachingBayesian statistics to medical students with limited statistical backgrounds, as well as businessand marketing students who may be resistant to likelihood-based methods due to long-termexposure to econometrics [5, 6]. In both cases, the results have been promising, demonstratingsignificant benefits [5, 6].Aviation FuelThis section provides a holistic

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Drake, Saint Louis University; Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University

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Saint Louis UniversityEvery year, teams nationwide participate in rocket competitions such as the Spaceport AmericaCup [1] or NASA Student Launch [2]. These competitions have various altitude requirements thatstudent-designed and built rockets must reach to qualify. Although most rockets meet the altituderequirement to qualify, they typically overachieve and fly beyond the threshold. Our senior designproject aims to design, build, and test a Rocket Altitude Determination and Response System(RADARS) to reach within ± 50 ft of a given target altitude. To achieve this, my team and I willdesign, integrate, test, and validate an airbrake control system to decelerate the rocket during ascentusing real-time data from

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AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #38305Work in Progress: Implementing an Orbital Debris Macroethics Lesson in aJunior-Level Spacecraft Dynamics CourseMegan Ennis, University of Michigan Megan Ennis is a master’s student in aerospace engineering and a research assistant with the SHUTTLE Lab at the University of Michigan. After completing a B.S. in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan, she spent a year at University of Cambridge for a master’s in gender studies. She returned to Michigan and is now enjoying her time as a graduate student instructor. Beyond being involved in the lab’s macroethics work, Megan’s research interest is to

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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E. Tyler Young, The Ohio State University

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,” presented at the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, doi: 10.18260/1-2—4414.[2] W. Liu, R. Carr, and J. Strobel, “Extending teacher professional development through anonline learning community: A case study,” J. Educ. Technol. Dev. Exch., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 99–112, 2009, doi: 10.18785/jetde.0201.07.[3] M. Dalal, A. Iqbal, and A. R. Carberry, “Blended implementation of existing precollegeengineering programs: Teacher perspectives of program impact,” IEEE Trans. Educ., pp. 1–13,2023, doi: 10.1109/TE.2023.3338610.[4] Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects.Washington, DC, USA: National Academies Press, 2009. doi: 10.17226/12635.[5] S. Brophy, S. Klein, M. Portsmore, and C

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AERO 2: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary Stein, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Bonnie Swan, University of Central Florida (Program Evaluation and Educational Research); Seetha Raghavan, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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smallexperiments might be conducted and its subsequent data analyzed during this semester prior to the student’s departure to betterinform and refine these experiments to be conducted abroad and at the national laboratories. STEM outreach is another key focus during this semester. The students will coordinate STEM-oriented activities and panelsfor middle and high school students both locally and internationally through educational entities working with K-12 studentsaround the world in order for the IRES students to share their knowledge while developing their communication skills ontechnical topics to a diverse and international general audience. Information further expanding upon the outreach the IRESstudents engage in can be found in the Broader

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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-based learning in capstone courses, underscoring its role in preparing students forprofessional engineering careers by fostering both technical proficiency and teamwork. Theexperience gained through this project will prepare the students for future professional roles inengineering, equipping them with both technical and collaborative skills to tackle real-worldchallenges.Introduction This project is part of the undergraduate senior design requirement in the EngineeringTechnology Program at Sam Houston State University. The objective is to design and fabricate anunmanned aircraft for the SAE Aero Design competition, with a focus on creating a radio-controlled electric airplane capable of carrying at least two liters of water within a two

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Siyi Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Marcus Abate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Zeyad Awwad, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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D focused on experiences that built upon knowledge acquired in the previous labsA and C, respectively. To maintain consistency, tasks for students to complete in the experience-based labs had to be designed to be as similar as possible, with the only difference being whetherthe tasks are executed through VR or not.Module A: Explore a Jet PlaneThe first of the six modules introduces students to aircraft systems with a focus on four topics:fundamentals of flight and aerodynamics, aircraft systems, human interfaces (cockpit layout), andairport design. Other topics beyond these four were considered– such as modeling airflow orthe interior of the jet engine– but, due to the limited VR development time of 4.5 months, wereultimately decided

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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are flown by WestPoint’s 2nd Aviation Detachment with oversight and onboard instruction by department’saerospace faculty. A 2005 paper presented by the flight section within the department [13]succinctly articulates the five main goals of the program: 1. To provide students with quality, hands-on instruction one-on-one with their instructor in an actual aircraft. 2. To build technical understanding of the aerodynamics and performance of airplanes and helicopters for both students and instructors. 3. To validate theory presented in the classroom through hands-on application. 4. To reinforce the test and experimentation aspect of engineering. 5. To excite students about aerospace engineering and to

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Maria Smith, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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some more accountability assignments mighthelp, just like a questionnaire on how far we have come in reading throughout the semester”),responses were positive, with no negative feedback about the project: • “I enjoyed the project and learning about propulsion and orbital mechanics through the book. As well as the engineering design.” • “Made the course interesting beyond the math & gave the course depth that I believe benefitted my understanding of the world.” • “I'm very interested in aerospace due to my book and this class.” • “One of my favorite parts of the class.” • “I actually really enjoyed it.” • “I really enjoyed the project; please continue to do it.”Informal

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University ; Vladimir Zeltsman, Purdue University ; Tyler Scott Adams, Purdue University ; Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University ; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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[23]. The overarchingobjective is to standardize processes, creating a uniform dataset beyond disciplinary boundaries.This standardization mitigates risks associated with collaboration. For instance, avoidinginconsistencies in variable naming and code formatting in collaborative coding activitiesbecomes paramount to preventing inefficiencies and misunderstandings [24]. In addition, theeffort to streamline extends beyond coding scenarios and addresses the primary challenge ofinterpreting diverse terminology. Ontologies are pivotal in establishing a standardized dataset,vocabulary, and methodology, ensuring consistent meaning for all stakeholders [25].Facilitating quick and comprehensible data passing through among team members ensures

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lani McGuire, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University

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betterretain them. Certain occurrences in students’ learning processes could lead to more desirableoutcomes, but to learn what these occurrences are, it is necessary to study the holistic learningexperience of undergraduate engineering students. With this review, we aim to gain a larger understanding through literature of how MAEstudents experience learning engineering. We define engineering student learning experiences tobe any experience during students’ undergraduate studies that in some way affects their learningof engineering, internalizing and reinforcement of engineering, or applying of engineering. Wepropose that it would be beneficial to observe learning experiences through three dimensions:professional communities, personal

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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] Hadim, H.A., Esche, S. K., ‘Enhancing the Engineering Curriculum through Project-Based Learning,’ 32nd Annual Frontiers in Education, pp. F3F-F3F, (2002), doi:10.1109/FIE.2002.1158200.[5] Cassie Wallwey, Meris M. Longmeier, Donnelley Hayde, Julia Armstrong, RachelKajfez, Renee Pelan, Consider “HACKS” when designing hackathon challenges: Hook, action,collaborative knowledge sharing, Frontiers in Education, 10.3389/feduc.2022.954044, 7, (2022)[6] Fernanda Gobbi de Boer Garbin, Carla Schwengber ten Caten, Diego Augusto de JesusPacheco, ‘A capability maturity model for assessment of active learning in higher education,’Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 10.1108/JARHE-08-2020-0263, 14, 1, (295-316), (2021)[7] S. Hood, N

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell William Mailen, Auburn University; Jeffrey LaMondia, Auburn University; Sushil Adhikari P.E., Auburn University; Katharine H. Brown, Auburn University; Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University; Jordan Harshman, Auburn University

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. 2009.[6] H. Horta and J. M. Santos, “The Impact of Publishing during PhD Studies on Career Research Publication, Visibility, and Collaborations,” Research in Higher Education, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 28–50, Feb. 2016, doi: 10.1007/s11162-015-9380-0.[7] L. R. Micciche and A. D. Carr, “Toward Graduate-Level Writing Instruction,” College Composition and Communication, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 477–501, 2011.[8] M. Rose and K. A. McClafferty, “A Call for the Teaching of Writing in Graduate Education,” Educational Researcher, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 27–33, 2001.[9] C. Aitchison and C. Guerin, Eds., Writing Groups for Doctoral Education and Beyond Innovations in practice and theory, 1st ed. London: Routledge, 2014.[10] S. Gradin, J. Pauley

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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theenvironment using the ultrasonic speaker output and microphone input. Finally, test flights areconducted, and the UAS is refined based on performance feedback.Literature ReviewIn this project, research students engage in literature reviews, synthesizing, and documenting theirfindings. This process not only builds their self-confidence but also encourages them to explorestudies beyond the scope of traditional college curricula. Research has shown that students whoactively participate in hands-on engineering projects acquire knowledge and skills that surpassthose gained through conventional classroom instruction. Kokotsaki et al. [7] argue that student-centered, active learning fosters autonomy, inquiry, goal-setting, collaboration, and

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AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Juhyun Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Plomin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu, I-STEM, (Illinois Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education Initiative; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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thecomplexities of education, particularly in relation to digital practices and technologies [11]. Theteacher's role in a MOOC differs significantly from that of a traditional educational setting,where the teacher can interact with students through selecting, tutoring, and assessing individualwork. In MOOCs, with their large enrollment and limited instructor presence, the teacher's role isprimarily focused on designing and organizing the course, offering general guidance and support,and facilitating peer-to-peer interactions [12]. Online educators face the challenge of determiningthe most efficient course designs and teaching methods that can engage students in meaningful,stimulating, and productive learning experiences [13].This study uses a blended

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yinchien Huang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Derek Carpenter, Purdue University; Jitesh H Panchal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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needs.1 IntroductionThe philosophical wisdom of Aristotle, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” captureshow true value emerges from the interactions between components, not merely their individualcontributions [1]. Modern universities embody this principle as they stand at the forefront ofexploring and integrating new technologies. In the early- and mid-1990s, as we started using theInternet, universities played a crucial role in adopting Internet technology like the Internetbrowser development of ViolaWWW and NCSA Mosaic by the University of California,Berkeley and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1992 and 1993, respectively [2, 3].Fast forwarding 30 years, transitioning through Web 2.0 (e.g., social networks

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Doing: RocketryAbstractRocketry has seen a tremendous resurgence in popularity over recent years, especially with theadvancements in space exploration and technology. The interest spans various age groups andprofessions, from K-12 students participating in science fairs to professionals in the aerospaceindustry. NASA’s space efforts in returning to the moon and in visiting Mars have redoubled theinterest in our youth for learning about rocketry, satellites, and related aerospace topics. The successof private space companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin has also sparked a renewed interest inrocketry.University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) course AERO F660/Rocket Systems Design provides students withthe opportunity to gain practical, hands-on

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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). Figure 4: Synergy between UAF academics, research & operationsStudent Awareness. Closing the loop on the aerospace education process is the involvement ofstudents (see Figure 1). It was with this model that UAF’s aerospace engineering degree program wasundertaken 10 years ago. Obviously, making students broadly aware of the program and its resultantcareer/education opportunities is key to its success. This is being accomplished through a variety ofmeans (eg, K-12 outreach events, recruiting events), however, the vast number of students find itthrough internet searches of aerospace programs and research activities. I am constantly contactedby both prospective students (undergraduate and graduate) looking to come to UAF for an

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Favour Ocheja, Purdue School of Aviation Transportation Technology; Tracy L Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette

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National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Favour has contributed to significant advancements in spacecraft design, optimizing fuel consumption and increasing payload capacity. Favour’s professional journey also includes roles such as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the Nigerian Airforce, where he enhanced aircraft performance and safety through advanced maintenance techniques. Additionally, he has worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at Purdue, mentoring young researchers and coordinating program logistics. His interdisciplinary skills span across engineering, project management, and data analysis, making him well-suited for the evolving needs of