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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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X. Chang Li, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Xuejun Fan, Lamar University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2251: TEACHING ENHANCEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATETHERMODYNAMICS IIX. Chang Li, Lamar UniversityKendrick Aung, Lamar UniversityJiang Zhou, Lamar UniversityXuejun Fan, Lamar University Page 13.1164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching Enhancement in Undergraduate Thermodynamics IIAbstractOne of the core courses for most of the undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering isThermodynamics II, which, as an extension of the basic knowledge in Thermodynamics I,generally covers the typical cycles and processes for power generation, refrigeration, and airconditioning. To enable the students understand the fundamental concepts more easily, thispaper

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

theoretical concepts and application to design refinement by creatingvirtual components in addition to gaining hands-on experience directly applicable to industrialapplications. With the introduction of true 3D CAD and associated simulation software such asSolidWorks/SolidWorks Simulation, the concept of balancing virtual simulations for comparisonto theory and physical experiments are presented in this paper for effectively teaching heattransfer in a mechanical curriculum.Introduction:Developing student understanding, visualization and theoretical concept application to design arekey components to successful education of future engineers. Application to design is notsatisfied simply by conducting physical experiments without imparting a deeper

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Rezaei, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Marco Schoen, Idaho State University; Gurdeep Hura, West Viginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-942: INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING FUNDAMENTALUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING COURSESAmir Rezaei, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech. Dr. Amir Rezaei is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University,Pomona. His research interests include Anisotropic Elasticity, Composite Materials, Vibration, and Stability. He is an active member of American Society of Engineeirng Education (ASEE) and is currently serving in Design Division (DEED) of this society. He has taught across the mechanical engineering curriculum as well as developing new courses in graduate and undergrduate levels.Marco Schoen, Idaho State UniversityGurdeep Hura, West Viginia University

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Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; John Charonko, Virginia Tech; Alicia Williams, Virginia Tech; Satyaprakash Karri, Virginia Tech; Kelley Stewart, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

mechanics, design, and technical communication courses. Her research interests are outcomes-based assessment methods for a variety of learning experiences in engineering, students' learning mechanisms, using research and design examples to teach engineering concepts, K-12 engineering education, and cardiovascular fluid mechanics research.John Charonko, Virginia Tech John Charonko is a PhD student in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences at Virginia Tech. He holds a MS in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech. Currently, his research interests include biomedical applications of fluid mechanics principles, including the study of stent design and how arterial endothelial

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; C. Cy Yavuzturk, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27102Testing Prerequisite Knowledge of Thermodynamics during a Thermody-namics II CourseDr. Kamau Wright, University of Hartford Kamau Wright is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Hartford. He spe- cializes in thermo-fluids and plasma engineering. His technical research interests include applications of high voltage plasma discharges to liquids and wastewaters; plasma decomposition of carbon dioxide; foul- ing prevention and mitigation for heat exchangers; oxidation of organic matter in water; and inactivation of bacteria using high voltage plasmas.Dr. Ivana Milanovic

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent A Nelson, Northern Arizona University; Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1128: A FOLLOW UP STUDY ON BUILDING CONNECTIONSBETWEEN EXPERIMENT, THEORY, AND PHYSICAL INTUITION INTHERMAL SYSTEMSBrent A Nelson, Northern Arizona University Brent Nelson joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Northern Arizona Uni- versity as an Assistant Professor in 2008. His research interests are in biomaterials and biomolecular characterization, multidisciplinary collaboration, and design learning.Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University Dr. Constantin ”Cornel” Ciocanel is Assistant Professor in the Mechanical engineering department at Northern Arizona University. He received a Doctorate from ”Gh. Asachi” Technical University of lasi, Romania and a Ph.D. from the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University; Richard F. Miller, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1307: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AT AN UNDERGRADUATEINSTITUTIONHui Shen, Ohio Northern University Dr. Shen is an assistant professor at Ohio Northern University. She teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Materials Science. She has conducted undergraduate research work for a few years since she came to Ohio Northern University.Richard F. Miller, Ohio Northern UniversityDavid Sawyers, Ohio Northern University DAVID R. SAWYERS, JR. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University, where he teaches courses in General Engineering and in the Thermal Sciences. He received a BSME degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the MS and PhD, both in Mechanical

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

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Mechanical Engineering

the applicant pool based on their qualifications, interest inperforming research, and choice of research topics. Minimum eligibility requirements for theprogram were sophomore standing or higher, 3.0 GPA, and a major in engineering orengineering science. Closely related majors in the sciences, such as materials science, physics,and chemistry were also considered if the major closely matched a project in which the applicantwas interested. Matching of selected participants with faculty mentors was performed by theprincipal investigators (PIs) based on project preferences indicated by the applicants.The program lasted eight weeks during the summer of 2008. Since the students were not allworking with the same research group, the PIs organized

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11664Using 3D Printing and Physical Tsesting to Make Finite-Element AnalyisMore Real in a Computer-Aided Simulation and Design CourseDr. Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland Dr. Robert T. Bailey is currently associate professor and chair of the Department of Engineering at Loyola University Maryland. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, the latter in 1991. He worked in industry for Westinghouse and Science Applica- tions International Corporation, served as a senior program officer at the National Research Council, and taught

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University; Samuel Molina, Rice University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24780Implementation of Visual Supplements to Strengthen Pedagogical Practicesand Enhance the Physical Understanding of Fundamental Concepts in Engi-neering MechanicsDr. Eleazar Marquez, Rice University Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. currently serves as Educator Professional Development Specialist at the Jet Propul- sion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA and is an Assistant Professor of Practice for the LBJ Institute for Edu- cation and Research at Texas State

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Anne Wingate, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen M. Feigh, Georgia Tech

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failure analysis of microelectronics on several defense satellite programs. In 2009 she left industry to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado, where her research focused on the development of novel biomaterials for cardiovascular tissue engineering. At the GWW School of Mechanical Engineering, Kathryn teaches the junior level Machine Design and senior level Capstone Design courses, as well as advises the BSMS students.Prof. Aldo ”Al Ferri” A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology Al Ferri received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1981 and his PhD degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 1985. Since 1985, he has been a

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-849: INTEGRATION OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEUR-SHIP TOPICS IN TO DESIGN COURSES EXPERIENCES AND LESSONSLEARNEDRaghu Echempati, Kettering University Raghu Echempati is a professor of Mechanical Engineering with over 25 years of teaching, research and consulting experiences in Design and Simulation of Sheet Metal Forming Processes. He has published several educational and research papers at ASEE, ASME and other International Conferences. He has delivered many invited and keynote lectures, gave workshops, and organized technical sessions at SAE and other International Conferences. He is an active reviewer of several textbooks, research proposals, conference and journal papers of repute. He is member of ASME

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Esmee Vernooij, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Catherine LaBore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Ava R. Wolf, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning; Cheelan Bo-Linn, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning, University of Illinois; Robert Thomas Baird; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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; North West University), before becoming a higher education consultant in Switzerlandwhere he worked with colleges of engineering and technology management. He is now a teaching asso-ciate professor at the UIUC. Leon is passionate about multidisciplinary research, particularly in the fieldsof energy engineering, biomedical engineering, and engineering education. His university research hasfocused on development of industrial energy-efficient technologies and cancer therapies using energy re-striction methods. His published research works enjoy an h-index of 26. Leon’ first love is however forteaching. He co-developed and taught a unique freshman course on ”Innovation”, where students work inso-called ”whole-mind” thinking teams when addressing

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15403Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies withDr. Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University Professor, Mechanical Engineer, Ph.D. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies with Laboratory Courses via Capstone DesignAbstractThe objective of this paper is to improve student retention of their engineering mechanicseducation with a teaching/learning strategy implemented in their capstone design project class.There are many quotes from great historians and current educators about the process of teachingand the benefits of

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Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Rhoads, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Brian Olson, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Terry Ballinger, Lansing Catholic High School

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-134: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLSTUDENTS: AN OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PORTIONOF MST AT MSUJeffrey Rhoads, Michigan State University Jeffrey F. Rhoads is a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. To date, he has taught in the areas of mechanical engineering analysis and mechanical design. Mr. Rhoads’ research interests include the nonlinear behavior of dynamical systems and the predictive design and analysis of resonant microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). He received his B.S. in 2002 and his M.S. in 2004, both in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He is presently

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Spenko, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamal S. Yagoobi, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-124: INTEGRATING INNOVATION INTO ENGINEERING EDU-CATIONMatthew Spenko, Illinois Institute of Technology Matthew Spenko is an assistant professor in the Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Department at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Prof. Spenko earned the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1999 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2001 and 2005 respectively. He was an Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Scholar in the Center for Design Research, Mechanical Engineering Department, at Stanford University from 2005 to 2007. His research is in the general area of robotics with specific attention to

Conference Session

Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A. Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; J.Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1268: MOTIVATING DESIGN AND ANALYSIS SKILLS ACQUI-SITION WITH THE INFUSION OF ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITYPROJECTS THROUGHOUT A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICU-LUMJames M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Jim Widmann is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and currently the Chair and the ASEE-DEED Division. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. He teaches mechanics and design courses and conducts research in the areas of design optimization, machine design, fluid power control and engineering education.Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Brian Self is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20043Challenges in Teaching an Introductory Graduate Level Course in Thermo-dynamicsDr. Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003), College of Engineering Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Jan. 2003

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Philip M. Gerhart P.E., University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1722: USING FAMILIAR ANALOGIES TO TEACH FUNDAMEN-TAL CONCEPTS IN THERMO-FLUIDS COURSESAndrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, director of the LTU Thermal Science Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate in Energy & Environmental Man- agement and Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and member

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthias Lang, University of Texas, Austin; Dinesh Rabindran, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

graduate students and engineers, and learn about graduate schooland other undergraduate research options. Graduate students participate in career developmentworkshops and gain mentoring, project management and teaching experience. The program alsoinvites guest speakers that provide information on the topics most relevant to applying andgetting through graduate school successfully.The goals of GLUE are to:1. Contribute to the overall goal of WEP to recruit, retain and graduate women in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin2. Provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience research first-hand3. Increase the number of female engineering students pursuing graduate degrees and research careers4

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2145: INTEGRATING THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER SKILLS WITHAN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSETimothy Hinds, Michigan State University TIMOTHY J. HINDS is an Academic Specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Mechanical Engineering. He teaches undergraduate courses in machine design, manufacturing processes, mechanics and computational tools. He also teaches a senior-level undergraduate international design project course and has taught graduate-level courses in engineering innovation and technology management. He received his BSME and MSME degrees from Michigan Technological University.Craig Somerton, Michigan State University CRAIG W. SOMERTON is an

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aric Martin Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma; Andrew Meier, University of Central Oklahoma ; Grant M. Armstrong; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Diversity

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) undergraduate education. Board of Science Education, National Research Council, The National Academies, Washington, DC.5. Feisel, L. D., & Rosa, A. J. (2005). The role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 121-130.6. Raines, J. M. (2012). FirstSTEP: A preliminary review of the effects of a summer bridge program on pre- college STEM majors. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 13(1), 22.7. Felder, R. M., Woods, D. R., Stice, J. E., & Rugarcia, A. (2000). The future of engineering education II. Teaching methods that work. Chemical Engineering Education, 34(1), 26-39.8. Ritchie, S. M., & Rigano, D. L. (1996). Laboratory apprenticeship through a student

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ioana Voiculescu, City College of the City University of New York; Benjamin Liaw, City College of the City University of New York

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1284: A NOVEL LABWORK APPROACH FOR TEACHING AMECHATRONICS COURSEIoana Voiculescu, City College of the City University of New York Professor Ioana Voiculescu received a Ph. D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Politehnica University, Timisoara, Romania, in 1997 in the field of Precision Mechanics. She finished her second doctorate in 2005, also in Mechanical Engineering, but with the emphasis in MEMS. She has worked for five years at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, in Washington, DC in the area of MEMS gas sensors and gas preconcentrators. Currently, she is developing a MEMS laboratory in the Mechanical Engineering Department at City College of New York. She is an IEEE

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy C. Bradshaw, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Patricia Lea Hardre, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

Educational Psychology, in the Instructional Psychology & Tech- nology program at the University of Oklahoma. Her broad range of research work and interests include: engineering education, teaching assistant professional development, instructional design, faculty work, performance standards, program evaluation, performance assessment, health professions, informal and community education.Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma Farrokh Mistree holds the L. A. Comp Chair and is the Director of the School of Aerospace and Me- chanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Farrokh’s current research focus is on learning how to attain a net zero energy / eco footprint in the built environment. His

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Dean Kelley P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4715: ”MINI” RESEARCH PAPERS FOR ENHANCING HEATTRANSFER LEARNING OBJECTIVESDr. Randy Dean Kelley P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Randy Kelley, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown. Kel- ley received his doctorate from Texas A&M University in nuclear and mechanical engineering. Kelley specializes in energy generation and conservation techniques and how they interact with emerging tech- nologies. Page 25.15.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 “Mini” Research Papers for Enhancing Heat Transfer

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Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland; Matthew Rodrigues, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3976: POWER AND EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT IN A THER-MOELECTRIC GENERATORDr. Steven O’Halloran, University of Portland Steven O’Halloran is an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Portland (UP) and teaches courses in the thermal/fluid sciences. He conducts research in the area of heat exchangers including both experimental work and numerical simulations. O’Halloran received his B.S. (2000), M.S. (2002), and Ph.D. (2006) degrees in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University.Mr. Matthew Rodrigues, University of Portland Matthew Rodrigues is a senior in mechanical engineering at the University of Portland, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4137: INTEGRATED HANDS-ON DYNAMICS LABORATORIESIN THE CLASSROOMDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach.Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a bachelor’s of arts in physics from Duquesne University and a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10626Assessment of Fundamental Concept in ThermodynamicsDr. Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003), College of Engineering Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Jan. 2003-April 2006), and the Associate

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-1735: IT-ENHANCED TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MACHINEDYNAMICSEl-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. El-Sayed Aziz holds a faculty position in the Production and Mechanical Engineering Department at Mansoura University, Egypt. Currently, he is working as research scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Mansoura University, Egypt, in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2003. His research interests include knowledge-based engineering systems; computer-integrated design and manufacturing; Finite Element Analysis; gear design and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Tim Ashcraft, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy; Matthew Miller, United States Military Academy; Michael J Benson, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

used in Thermal-Fluid Systems II (MC312) has studentsdesign an experiment using an idea (internal flow) and an apparatus (pipe friction demonstrator) thatwere introduced in the previous course, Thermal-Fluid Systems I (MC311). Previous courses in themechanical engineering and foundational physics and chemistry courses have conducted the well-scoped, step-by-step laboratory experiments discussed earlier.A design of experiment (DoE) has been a part of the MC312 course since its inception in academic year2006. The learning objectives of the previous iteration of the DoE were to reinforce dimensionalanalysis principles, designing and conducting an experiment with uncertainty, and reporting findings in atechnical report. The DoE required the