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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Morris, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, P.E., Clemson University

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served as core components of manycompanies’ digital strategies for years. Today, PLM continues to drive digital innovation andadvancements as part of the “epi-digital” nature [1] of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) [2].A lack of knowledge of proper utilization of these technologies can drive inefficiencies andcause difficult problems for engineering organizations. Traditional engineering curriculum hasresponded to the advent of digital technology, incorporating instruction time with computers,programming, and application usage [3]. Despite this, PLM remains limited in exposure toundergraduate engineering students, who graduate with less than ideal proficiency in PLM topicssuch as informatics and change management [4].The lack of PLM topics

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Procopio; John Morris, Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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. Interestedstudents from any program can freely attend the seminars, and some classes have offered coursecredit for participation. Specific modules can also be taught to classes focusing on a single topic,such as senior design classes. As shown in Figure 4, PLM 1.0 provides an introduction to what Product Lifecycle is and anoverview of the various components that contribute to virtual processes. The digital productionphase, PLM 2.0, covers product design, data preservation, additive manufacturing, and dataanalytics. The graphical concepts in PLM 3.0 present computer graphics such as drafting,engineering design, simulation and optimization, and geometric fit. Finally, the non-graphicalconcepts in PLM 4.0 include project management, handling of product and

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato

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)Learning Management System (LMS) ModulesABSTRACTFor this work-in-progress (WIP) paper, faculty from Minnesota State University,Mankato’s (MNSU) Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Civil Engineering (CIVE)Programs developed a Learning Management System (LMS) module forFundamentals of Engineering Diagnostic Test (FEDT) and analyzed the preliminarydata obtained from its first run during Fall 2023. The FEDT module is intended to beused for multiple purposes that are explained briefly below.Both ME and CIVE programs have the mission of graduating engineers that willcontribute to their professions, seek leadership positions, and most importantly pursuetheir education with licensure programs. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examis the first step that an

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fabian Sorce, Imperial College London; Idris Kevin Mohammed; Kate Ippolito; Marc Masen

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, alternative means ofassessing which is received favourably by students and staff.IntroductionEngineering Design as a subject is studied and taught in many different forms, and designmodules are prevalent in engineering degree programs. Engineering Design classes typicallyrevolve around theory relating to design, manufacturing techniques, and student performanceis usually evaluated using some form of project-based assessment. These projects usuallyspan the course of a term and run parallel to other modules. There is sometimes a perceptionby engineering students that design is not as technically demanding when compared to someof the more traditional, theoretical, technical subjects, e.g. Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics.However, irrespective of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 9: Online Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tara Esfahani; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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relationshipsbetween time management, self-efficacy, course load, and academic performance. Students in thefully remote course reported better time management and self efficacy than students in the hybridcourse, and there were significant relationships between time management, self efficacy, andacademic performance in both course formats.IntroductionWhile online classes have been widely available for a few decades [1], the COVID-19 pandemicforced college students who had selected in-person engineering instruction into online or hybridclasses. These learning environment changes led to shifts in students’ time management behavior.Because undergraduate engineering programs are career-centric, helping future graduates developskills like time management before

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Hiram Cover, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Education at Purdue University. She is currently a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her role in the College of Engineering at UNL is to lead the disciplinary-based education research initiative, establishing a cadre of engineering education research faculty in the engineering departments and creating a graduate program. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Dr. Grace Panther, University of Nebraska

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Gregg, Penn State University; Daniel Cortes; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Laura L. Pauley P.E., Penn State University; Minkyung Lee, Penn State University

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university-wide learning management system pilots. She previously co-led the University’s eEducation council comprised of instructional design leaders across the university and served on the provost’s online educational resources (OER) committee. In her current position as the Director of Online Pedagogy and an Assistant Teaching Professor in Penn State’s Mechanical Engineering department, she facilitates faculty development to maximize teaching and learning efficacy throughout the ME curriculum, with a primary focus on online learning. She is also responsible for leading quality instructional design for residential and online offerings; facilitating an activity community of practice for Mechanical Engineering faculty

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Talha Bin Asad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Beyza Nur Guler, University of California, Irvine

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. Engineers were required to have graduated within the past five years fromtheir university in Pakistan or the United States. They also were required to be working full-time in any role or area but within an industrial job. Industry Leaders. Industry leaders were required to have had industrial experience fora minimum of 10 years and to have been at their current leadership/management position orrole for at least 2-3 years.Instrument/Protocol Semi-structured interviews were designed for students with open-ended questionsdirected towards perceptions regarding industrial standards used in industry for Pakistan andthe United States. Some basic demographic information was collected as well as informationabout engineering degree programs to

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Paper ID #39427Board 132: Notes on Design of Keyed JointsDr. Alex C. Szatmary, King’s College Alex Szatmary teaches mechanical engineering in a recently-accredited program at King’s College, Wilkes- Barre. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Notes on Design of Keyed JointsAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to make it easier for beginners to design keyed joints, primarily inmachine design courses. End-milled profile keyseats are apparently simple features. Even so, inteaching this topic, some points are challenging; these include how to assume a reasonablekeyseat

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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withopportunities to analyze trends with parametric variations as opposed to focusing on a singleanswer for one set of conditions. In addition, problems can also be scaffolded so that studentsreceive instantaneous feedback on intermediate stages of a complex problem. Furthermore, theauthors have often grappled with how to best grade programming-based assignments. MATLABGrader is an excellent platform that addresses these objectives and desires. This work is unique in that, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the use of MATLABgrader in mechanical engineering courses is not well-documented. There is more evidence of itsuse in the electrical/computer engineering discipline, but evidence of its use in mechanicalengineering is more limited. As a

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leah Mendelson, Harvey Mudd College; Drew Price, Harvey Mudd College

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Paper ID #42774Work in Progress: The Roles of Design and Fabrication in Upper-DivisionMechanical Design CoursesLeah Mendelson, Harvey Mudd College Leah Mendelson is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College.Drew Price, Harvey Mudd College Drew Price is the Machine Shop Manager at Harvey Mudd College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: The Roles of Design and Fabrication in Upper-Division Mechanical Design CoursesAbstractThis work in progress (WIP) paper focuses on two aspects of upper-division undergraduatemechanical design courses: (1

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maeve Bakic, Boise State University; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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’ technical approach to designproblems and what the participants perceive their own design abilities to be.BACKGROUND Research has shown that while freshmen and seniors in engineering programs understandboth engineering knowledge and engineering as a profession, they struggle to understand howthe two are connected [7]. Part of that disconnect is due to the lecture methodology implementedin engineering education, also commonly known as “chalk talk.” Research has shown that thistraditional lecture style of teaching is not as effective as student-centric learning, however it isstill widely implemented [8]. Lecture based teaching has been considered the norm in STEM education, while liberalarts adopted the student-centric approach much

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Sterling, Auburn University

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Paper ID #44277Connecting Machine Design Concepts via an Undergraduate Forensic EngineeringActivityDr. Amanda Sterling, Auburn University Dr. Amanda Sterling is a mechanical engineer at Auburn University who specializes in engineering design, additive manufacturing, and biomechanics through research, teaching, and innovation. She has published articles on the microstructure and fatigue of additive metals, providing insights into advanced engineering materials. Her research leverages additive manufacturing to design corrective quadruped orthotics, blending art and mechanical design. ©American

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Instiutes for Research (AIR); David L Burris, University of Delaware; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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instructors [30, 31], we found the key to managing the largeenrollment of a technical communications course is using of well-trained teaching assistants toprovide students with timely feedback on weekly assignments. Our strategy was to provide theteaching assistants with continuous instructional support in the form of weekly meetings with theinstructor.Technical Communications is unique in that it featured a contextualized learning experience forcourse assignments, namely, asking students to communicate as if they were product engineers atMelissa and Doug®. In reality, Melissa and Doug® is a partner of the program and periodicallysponsors introductory design and capstone projects. These connections provide a realistic contextfor students when they

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Pierson; Benjamin Fleming; Han Hu, University of Arkansas

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Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractTo ensure students are capable and ready-to-engineer immediately upon graduation, mechanicalengineering programs must teach students how to account for manufacturing considerations indesign. Despite this, basic manufacturing knowledge is a hard skill consistently ranked as one ofthe greatest weaknesses of new mechanical engineering hires in surveys of industrial employersand project managers over the last few decades. Without radically changing curriculum toinclude more emphasis on design-build projects, one solution university departments couldimplement to combat this vulnerability is to incubate a lab course in which undergraduates

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MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Ashley J Earle, York College of Pennsylvania

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: A hands-on activity to enhancetechnological learning in an engineering dynamics course,” IEEE Explore, Mar. 2016, doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/it4od.2016.7479267Appendix A – Example Weekly Assignment from Instrumentation Lab Course Buttons, Timing, and Numeric Displays Assignment Goals At the end of this assignment you should be able to: 1. Connect the terminals of a seven-segment display to the output pins of an Arduino and program the Arduino to display the numbers from zero to nine. 2. Demonstrate the use of functions in programming the Arduino. 3. Apply the timing functions that are included in the Arduino software. 4. Demonstrate the debouncing of a switch. Problem Assignments 1. Design

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Hair Dryer Design as a Synergistic Tool for Combining Thermodynamics and the Importance of Diversity in Design Team CompositionIntroductionThe past few years have shown an increasing emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, andinclusion (JEDI) within engineering curriculums [1]. This emphasis on JEDI, also referred to asdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been reinforced by changes made by the majoraccreditation body for engineering programs, ABET. In 2016, ABET proposed changes toinclude language highlighting an outcome of “creating a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII

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Paper ID #37512Board 133: The Design, Implementation, and Lessons Learned of anAtmospheric Water Generator DeviceDr. Karim Altaii, James Madison University Dr. Altaii holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, and received his doctorate from The City Univer- sity of New York. He is a professor in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE) at James Madison University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds five patents in solar energy applications and irrigation system. He is the director of CISE Energy and Environmental Projects- an international summer program in Costa Rica. He is the Director of

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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Paper ID #41533Implementing Mastery-Based CAD Activities into an Introduction-to-EngineeringDesign Course to Develop Entrepreneurial MindsetDr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver Dr. Breigh Roszelle currently serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing Mastery Based CAD Activities into an Introduction to Engineering Design Course to Develop

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 14: Curriculum and Course Assessment in and Outside the Classroom

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John A. Mirth, St. Cloud State University

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Design, Teach, and Assess Courses”,Management Accounting Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 27-38, 2007.[19] J. A. Mirth, “Applying Lean Thinking to the Structure and Delivery of a KinematicsCourse,” Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE National Conference, Columbus, OH, 2017.[20] M. L. Emiliani, "Evolution in lean teaching." International Journal of Productivity andPerformance Management, 2016.[21] J Chookittikul, and W. Chookittikul, “Six Sigma Quality Improvement Methods forCreating and Revising Computer Science Degree Programs and Curricula”, Frontiers inEducation Conference, FIE. 38th Annual, pp. F2E-15-F2E-20, 2008[22] M. G. Kanakana, J.H.C. Pretorius, and B. J. van Wyk, ” Applying lean six sigma inengineering education at Tshwane University of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; Rebecca R. Romatoski, St. Ambrose University

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including real applications. Other options havebeen to introduce management track in undergraduate engineering studies. As an alternativeroute, Engineering Management graduate programs have also been developed. Hsiao et al. [8]performed a six-year survey of engineering students who had elected to enroll in a junior orsenior entrepreneurship course. The study surveyed the students’ perspectives on entrepreneurialqualities and evaluated entrepreneurial ideas technically, organizationally, and strategically.Park et al. [9] focused the study on first-year engineering students. Engineering discoverycourses were developed to offer freshman engineering students an opportunity to discover theentrepreneurial mindset through various course topics and

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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to integrate and track conscientious engineering aspects throughout the undergraduate educational experience across the college. His efforts include formally integrating sustainability design requirements into the mechanical engineering capstone projects, introducing non-profit partnerships related to designs for persons with disabilities, and founding the Social/Environmental Design Impact Award. He manages several outreach and diversity efforts including the large-scale Get Out And Learn (GOAL) engineering kit program that reaches thousands of local K-12 students.Dr. Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Natasha Andrade is a Senior Lecturer and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in

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MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew S Ballard, Utah Valley University; Taten McConahay, Utah Valley University; Brett Swain, Utah Valley University; Sarah Dayley, Utah Valley University

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Paper ID #44227Project-based learning via creation and testing of a silicone venous valvemodelMatthew S Ballard, Utah Valley University Dr. Ballard is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Utah Valley University. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Ballard teaches primarily in the areas of fluid and thermal sciences, and his research focuses on biofluid mechanics, design of microfluidic devices and applied aerodynamics.Taten McConahay, Utah Valley University Taten McConahay

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 10: Capstone and Design Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, King's College, England

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the breadth of engineering competency in authentic settings, and to clearly demonstratecompliance with requirements of ABET and other accrediting bodies. Some notable featuresinclude a phase-gate product development process, a project management system inspired byagile scrum, and several assignments that call for individual students to make signaturecontributions to their project. Taken together, these tools are a model assessment system that canbe adopted and modified by other programs. In the long run, we envision the engineeringeducation community developing a shared set of assessment tools that are psychometrically soundand that clearly meet accreditor requirements.IntroductionAlthough a culminating design experience can be implemented in

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University

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Technology(ABET) has long recognized effective communication and teamwork as essential engineeringskills, expecting undergraduate engineering programs to support the development of thesecritical professional competencies [3]. However, undergraduate engineering preparation programcoursework experiences often do not mirror these requirements.Previous efforts to provide interdisciplinary teamwork-based learning experiences in engineeringshow promising results in fostering cognitive [4] and professional competencies such ascommunication [5],[6] as educational outcomes. For instance, an interdisciplinary project-basedcourse that partnered computer engineering, marketing, and industrial design students inself-managed teams to build dorm rooms for students

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Foster, George Fox University; Luann Foster

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(HT) is a required course for students completing the mechanical engineering concentration andis taught annually in the Spring. Students typically take the course during their third-year in theengineering program. In Spring 2024, 30 students were enrolled in HT.In Spring 2009, the instructor began teaching a heat transfer course using a traditional,lecture-based pedagogy. During the following years, the instructor both heard from other facultyand witnessed how electrical engineering students were better prepared to handle the open-endproblems encountered during Senior Design projects. One electrical engineering course inparticular (ENGE 420 Embedded Systems Design, taught by Dr. Gary Spivey) seemed to be themain contributor to student

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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the cooling systems used in electronic devices to keep them from overheating, and the fact that the higher heat in electrical components leads to higher runtime for programs and codes. - Group B4 consists of one Math major, one Industrial and Systems Engineering, and one engineering management. They presented that math and thermodynamics are interrelated and gave an example of the Laplace equation of heat. They also talked about the communication of engineering analysis, data interpretation, and thermodynamics, as well as connecting efficiency and the second law to industrial systems. - Group D1 consists of one Civil Engineering, one Engineering Management, one Software Engineering, and one

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42273Pilot Study: Incorporating the study of engineering history into engineeringcourses.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, prototyping, program development, crafting interactive curricula, and bringing ideas to fruition. With over 9 years of experience in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Anand possesses a solid background in Innovation and Entrepreneurship education, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Fabrication technologies. He has taught lectures and workshops on advanced subjects to more than 1000 undergraduate engineering students and 150 graduate students, while advising on over 500 student and faculty research projects. His academic credentials include an M.B.A in Organizing Innovation and Product Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, M.S. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering from New York University and

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Penn State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Siu Ling Leung, Penn State University; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University

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, the Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs, and the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Pennsylvania State University. She develops new engineering laboratory curriculum to empower students’ cognition skills and equipped them to solve real-world challenges. Her past engineering education experience includes undergraduate curriculum management, student advising, and monitoring department-level ABET assessment. Her current research interest focus on creating new learning tools to enhance student engagement.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and a PhD in