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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University

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Paper ID #43318High-Temperature Materials Testing using a Hybrid Rocket TestbedDr. Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University Dustin Birch is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Weber State University. Dr. Birch earned his PhD in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University. He also earned a BS and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Birch has worked for several decades as an engineer and manager for various companies. His experience includes thermal and structural analysis of aerospace propulsion systems, mechanical

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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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,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 1263-1275, 2019.[19] B. Ahn and M. Nelson, “Assessment of the effects of using the cooperative learning pedagogy in a hybrid mechanics of materials course,” Int. J. Mech. Eng. Educ., vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 210–226, Jul. 2019, doi: 10.1177/0306419018759734.[20] S. Sheppard et al., “Exploring the Engineering Student Experience: Findings from the Academic Pathways of People Learning Engineering Survey (APPLES),” Center for the Advancement for Engineering Education, Seattle, WA, TR-10-01, Sep. 2010.[21] M. K. Ponton, J. H. Edmister, L. S. Ukeiley, and J. M. Seiner, “Understanding the Role of Self‐Efficacy in Engineering Education,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 90, no. 2, pp. 247–251

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Nguyen; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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students: oneundergoing a traditional cumulative assessment (Group A) and the other experiencingthe modified ‘chunking’ assessment structure (Group B). Paired t-tests were employed tocompare the results between the two groups. The results reveal that Group Boutperformed Group A with a 24% increase in final assessment scores. Additionally,Group B exhibited higher levels of engagement with the material during the assessmentweek. These findings suggest that modifying the assessment structure by dividing thefinal assessment into multiple portions may reduce cognitive and testing fatigue, leadingto improved student performance and increased engagement. Further research coulddelve into the underlying mechanisms driving these effects to inform the design

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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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facilities used for this project include 3D printers, CAD software,and other fabrication facilities. These and other required facilities are available in the AERO(Aerospace Education and Research Organization) lab at the host institution. Nine undergraduatestudents work on this interdisciplinary project under the guidance of one faculty member. Studentsworking on the project are from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics andComputer Engineering programs. The research team is divided into three main groups: a) AvionicsGroup, b) Structures Group, and b) Systems Group. The avionics group includes students fromMechatronics and Computer Engineering. The systems groups include students from Mechanicaland Civil engineering. The structures

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian D. Ritchie, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #38658Assessment of a Distributed Implementation of the EntrepreneurialMindset in an Experimental Projects CapstoneDr. Brian D. Ritchie, The Ohio State University Dr. Ritchie is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at The Ohio State University. He teaches a variety of courses in thermal and fluid sciences in addition to the introductory course and an experimental projects capstone sequence. He completed this work as part of his Engineering Unleashed Fellowship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Assessment of

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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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this skill is more easily developed in the classroom whenstudents actively participate in learning activities and harder to achieve in passive activities suchas attending lectures [3], [4]. This is partially because passive engineering instruction teachesabstract concepts as fixed, well-defined textbook examples that are oversimplified versions ofreal life phenomena [2]. As such, students often do not know how to apply their engineeringknowledge in practice [5], [6]. Several studies have shown that students keep misconceptions oralternate conceptions of class material even after successfully completing these courses [7].Designing curricula with the goal of building conceptual understanding helps identifymisconceptions that can be promptly

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glen Roderic Coates, Pennsylvania State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #42804Design of an Aerospace Industry-Informed Technical Writing and CommunicationCourseGlen Roderic Coates, Pennsylvania State University Glen R Coates received his B. S. degree in Environmental Engineering from Penn State University. He then went on to receive an M. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State and a second M. S. degree in Management of Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute. Working in the Aerospace industry as a Senior Analytical Engineer for the past 45 years, he also has taught undergraduate mathematics and physics at several institutions as an adjunct professor. These

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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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Julie B. Coder, The Pennsylvania State University; James G Coder, Pennsylvania State University; Mark D. Maughmer, The Pennsylvania State University

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determining student assessments.Over the past four years at The Pennsylvania State University, entrance to the AerospaceEngineering major and subsequent enrollment in third-year core aerospace courses has grown fromapproximately 160 students per year to over 250 students per year. As a result, this has placed anemphasis on scalability of assessments so that grading can be completed within a reasonable timeand so that quality control can be maintained between the instructor and multiple teachingassistants. Timely scoring/grading is crucial. For formative assessments, students need the abilityto act on feedback while the material is still relevant in the course. For summative assessments,scores and grades allow students to make programmatic decisions

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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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Smail Guenoun, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Huu Duc Vo, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

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. Students also learn toanalyze and validate measurement results and to carry out typical measurements in solid mechanicsand fluid mechanics. The course also covers the description of the main types of sensors, readingand recording devices, computerized data acquisition systems, and an introduction to LabVIEWsoftware. Laboratories play a central role in this training: 11 experimental sessions are scheduledthroughout the term. This course contributes to Quality 3 – Investigation – as defined by theCanadian Engineering Accreditation Board. In response to feedback from the aerospaceengineering students, a separate version of this course has recently been developed for theirprogram. This new course introduces three new laboratories, among which is the

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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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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Paper ID #47358Engineering Tools of Scientific Discovery in Popular Culture, Part I in aSeries of Thematic Courses Introducing Non-Majors to Space ExplorationConcepts and TopicsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies of the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Shuvam Saha, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, University of Maine

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Paper ID #42959Implementation of a Hands-On Aerospace Design Project During the COVIDPandemicProf. Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University Rani W. Sullivan is Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) and the holder of the Bill & Carolyn Cobb Endowed Chair. She has teaching and research interests in the area of solid mechanics, aircraft materials and structures, and engineering education. Her research spans structural health monitoring, composite manufacturing, and mechanical and non-destructive testing of polymer matrix composites and large-scale structures for aerospace

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Mary E. Johnson, Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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aerospace industry away from its dependence on fossil fuels, the future ofelectric propulsion is strong with a positive outlook. As the employment market increasinglydemands more graduates with electric vehicle skills, there may be Industrial Advisory Boardmembers that advocate for inclusion of this knowledge, skills, and abilities to be included inundergraduate programs. These programs include aerospace engineering, engineeringtechnology, technologists, and certificated mechanics. Undergraduate engineering student projectteams have participated in design-build courses where hybrid-electric race cars compete innational competitions [2]. Problem-based learning is widely used in aerospace education usingelectric aircraft [3]. As standards are being

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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the MERIT project. Her research interests include Sustainable Energy, Green Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Multi Objective Decision Making and Optimization as well as Engineering EducaDr. Larry Peel, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Larry Peel received an A.S. from Snow College, in engineering, a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Utah State University, an M.S. in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University. He has taught in the area of solid mechanics, materials science, design, and manufacturing at Texas A&M University-Kingsville since 1999. His research is in the area of traditional and flexible composites, morphing structures

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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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Zachary Taillefer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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within the aerospace engineering context[3]. This paper discusses the ongoing development of the course, its role in enhancing studentoutcomes through evidence-based programming, and its contribution to refining assessmentmethodologies in aerospace engineering education.BackgroundThe Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a relativelynew administrative unit, established in July 2020 on the foundation of a successful AerospaceEngineering Program (within the Mechanical Engineering Department). The Department has alsobeen undergoing a rigorous evaluation of the curricular topics and offerings in an effort to addressrecent trends and developments in the aerospace industry. These trends were identified

Conference Session

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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[4]. Therefore, these engaging, accessible, and affordable courses and challenge problemshave been and will continue to be developed to reach more students throughout the state, and inthe future, the country.SLI’s goal is to increase the number of students and enhance the education of students pursuingcareers in space. The objective is to create an integrated set of educational resources, implementthem strategically in undergraduate classrooms, K-12 classrooms, outreach events, andworkshops, and assess their efficacy in achieving our goal. The public benefit of the project isexpanded opportunities, materials, and resources for enhancing K-12, undergraduate,teacher/professor, and public knowledge and understanding of space science and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor Tucker Parks, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Timothy Bretl; Alexander Pagano, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #42476WIP: Exploring the Impact of Partner Assignment on Students’ Decision-Makingin Collaborative Design ProjectsMs. Taylor Tucker Parks, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Parks is a research fellow in engineering education at the Siebel Center for Design. She earned her bachelor’s in engineering mechanics and master’s in curriculum & instruction from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on promoting teamwork in complex engineering problem solving through collaborative task design. She currently co-leads the integration of human-centered design principles within

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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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summer when I contactedsome alumni previously in the rocket lab at its prime about wanting to restart the lab. Our earlymeetings consisted of them teaching me the basics of rocketry. I quickly learned the essentialcomponents of a rocket by building a LOC-IV cardboard kit [3] ordered online. With guidancefrom the alums, I picked up old tips and tricks they used and insights into constructing much largercompetition rockets. Parts such as bulkheads, couplers, motors, fins, and a nosecone are in allrockets, no matter the complexity, and are made with different materials and precision – dependingon the mission. Larger rockets also require a specific certification level to launch them due to thelarger motors.High Power Rocketry (HPR) certifications

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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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Paper ID #48542On the Fly: The Development of a Hands-On, Projects-Based AerospaceEngineering Major at West PointCol. Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy COL Steven C. Chetcuti is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has taught undergraduate courses in statics, mechanics of materials, thermal-fluid systems, and aerodynamics.Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Hoyer was commissioned as an Engineer Officer from the U.S. Military Academy in 2003, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. Since graduation

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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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Taylor St. Fleur, Prairie View A&M University; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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methods like compression, tension, and torsion on awide range of materials [2]. These rigorous tests ensure the materials’ reliability andperformance under diverse and demanding conditions. The structure of ET30 can be generalizedinto two categories: the electrical team and the mechanical team. The two teams work together todistribute workloads and specialize in different parts of a project. Some of the previous projectsthat ET30 worked on were the Space Launch System (SLS) Engine Section, SLS Intertank, SLSHydrogen Tank, SLS Oxygen Tank, and many more.Collaboration with United Launch AllianceTo begin the internship, the student was first required to gain a foundational understanding ofhow rockets work and the various components that make up a

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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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educational outcomes.Students were tasked with designing, building, and testing a radio-controlled electric aircraft witha wingspan under two meters and capable of carrying a two-liter liquid water payload, inaccordance with competition rules. While meeting these technical constraints, the project was alsostructured to support measurable student growth in systems integration, interdisciplinarycollaboration, and engineering communication. The project integrates mechanical, aerospace,electrical, and electronics engineering disciplines to develop critical systems such asaerodynamics, control systems, and power distribution. Key challenges include aerodynamicoptimization, weight distribution, and structural integrity. A structured educational

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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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Leila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M University; Ethan Bisgaard, NASA; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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Paper ID #47926Design of Access Platforms for Assembly Tooling on the Payload AttachmentFitting (PAF) for NASA’s Space Launch SystemLeila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M UniversityEthan Bisgaard, NASADr. Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University Professor, Department of Mechanical EngineeringMinghui Xu, Clemson University Minghui Xu is currently a Ph.D. student at Clemson University. His research focuses on droplet combustion science and image analysis.Dr. Yuhao Xu, Clemson University Yuhao Xu received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department

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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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. Raghavan serves as a Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Embry Rid- dle Aeronautical University. Her research interests are in the areas of Mechanics of aerospace structures and materials. She joined UCF in Fall 2008 after completing her doctoral studies at Purdue University, Indiana, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the area of Structures & Materials. She obtained her M.S., Aeronautical Engineering in Structures at ISAE-SUPAERO, Toulouse, France where she also worked with Messier Bugatti in Velizy, Paris (S-92 wheels and brakes testing). Prior to this, she com- pleted her B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She has 7 years of

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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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revised.One of the biggest challenges early on was getting students to offer meaningful feedback aboutthe structure of the manuscript narrative when reviewing drafts outside of their subdiscipline(e.g., for a student in mechanics of materials, a peer reviewer from computational fluidmechanics would only provide surface-level comments regarding active versus passive voice orfirst-person versus third-person perspective). This has been partially addressed by exposingstudents to each other’s research topic throughout the semester by having students present briefsummaries of key articles to the class (Journal Club presentations). Anecdotally, this hasimproved the quality of the reviews as students have gained a better understanding of the work oftheir

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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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a Culturally Responsive, Community-Based Fluid Dynamics Mini-Unit for Middle School (poster)IntroductionFundamental engineering concepts, such as those principles governing fluid mechanics inaerospace applications, can be perceived to be too complex to teach to young learners [1] [2].Furthermore, many primary and secondary educators are hesitant to teach engineering, believingthat doing so requires specialized preparation [3]. These views have prevented widespreadadoption of K-12 engineering curricula in the United States [4]. Since interest in STEM subjectspeaks for women and other minoritized populations in middle school [5], the lack of engineeringoutreach at these grade levels has negatively

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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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, promotes creativity andinnovation, and prepares them for real-world challenges. To achieve these goals, we adopted astrategy that focuses on project-based learning. This approach encourages students to workcollaboratively, learn from each other, and tackle real-world problems.Our pedagogy approach is centered around the idea of learning by doing. We encourage studentsto experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques to develop their skills. Ourinstructors act as facilitators and guides, providing students with the necessary resources, support,and feedback to help them achieve their goals.Over the years, we have continuously evaluated the program’s effectiveness and made changes toimprove it. We have added new projects, updated our

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Paper ID #40039Using Free Software as Computational Wind Tunnels to Teach StudentsAbout AirfoilsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Free Software as Computational Wind Tunnels to Teach Students About AirfoilsTwo-dimensional infinite airfoils are a fundamental concept in Aerodynamics and

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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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Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Karissa Bird, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport

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in Extreme Environment Lab under the supervision of Dr. Jani Pallis and received his MSc in Electrical engineering Degree in Dec 2023.Mr. Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport Juan David Urrea Vargas is a current undergraduate student at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Urrea Vargas is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, with an expected matriculation date of May 2025. He currently serves as an undergraduate researcher at the Extreme Environments Laboratory for the School of Engineering under the direction of Dr. Jani M. Pallis. He will begin his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport in

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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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several examples of instructors incorporating narrative history into engineering classes,all with positive results. Ma and Tao [17] infused historical figures (mathematicians, scientists,engineers) into two junior level engineering courses (fluid mechanics, machine design); thehistorical content “positively affected student engagement and retention of basic principles, aswell as enhancing their interest in learning the topics.” Biezad [18] incorporated biographies ofphilosophers and mathematicians into an engineering ethics course, which helped students bothappreciate and understand ethics. Cornwell [19] incorporated historical biographies into adynamics course, which helped students engage with the course material. Stolk and Martello [20]tied

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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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need to replace workers who transfer to differentoccupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.” [2] The 2022 Aerospace and Defense WorkforceStudy, conducted by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the American Institute ofAeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) cites the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) workforce attrition at 7.1%for 2021 and an area of concern for A&D companies. [3] NASA job vacancy statistics were not readilyavailable, but a snapshot (as of 10 January 2025) of SpaceX listed over 280 full-time positions inAerospace & Mechanical Engineering available for immediate hire. [4] According to Forbes Magazine,The Aerospace Talent Shortage Is Complex. Solutions Can Be Simple. (6 March 2023): “Bank of America

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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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aerospace engineering degree, general content flowchartFoundational Courses. Core courses for UAF’s Aerospace Engineering degree include various GeneralEducation Requirements (GER) courses (listed on UAF’s website) and the following foundationalcourses in Chemistry (CHEM), Engineering Sciences (ES), and Mathematics (MATH). - CHEM F105X Chemistry I (4 credit hours) - ES F100X/L Introduction to Engineering (4) - ES F201 Computer Techniques (3) - ES F209 Statics (3) - ES F210 Dynamics (3) - ES F301 Engineering Analysis OR EE F301 Engineering Analysis (3) - ES F331 Mechanics of Materials (3) - ES F341 Fluid Mechanics (4) - ES F346 Introduction to Thermodynamics (3) - MATH F251X Calculus I (4) - MATH F252X Calculus II (4) - MATH