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ME Division 10: Innovation in the Sophomore Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland; Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland

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Paper ID #48317Engaging Mechanics of Materials and Dynamics Students in Designing Curriculumfor StaticsDr. Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at University of Portland Research interests include: curriculum and faculty developmentMr. Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland Sean Gestson graduated from the University of Portland (UP) in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and received his M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering with a research emphasis in engineering education from Oregon State University (OSU). During his time at OSU, Sean taught multiple

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gavin Bathgate; Dylan Perlino; Cameron Howard; Owen Frink; Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo

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Paper ID #37612Fabrication of Fluidic Devices through Dissolution of 3D PrintedMaterial in PDMS MoldGavin BathgateDylan PerlinoCameron HowardOwen FrinkDr. Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo Dr. Reza Rashidi is an Associate Professor at SUNY University at Buffalo. He was an Associate Professor at SUNY Alfred State when he supervised the project presented in this paper. He received his Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEMS development) from the University of British Columbia in 2010 and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Development of Biomedical Sensing Devices in the Department of Electrical and Computer

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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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Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, a Wiley brand; Alicia Clark, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Lauren Fogg, zyBooks, a Wiley Brand

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our 3D printed images. The work presented here is intended toserve as a first iteration in an ongoing effort to improve access for students with BVI to imagesin learning materials. The input and partnership of students with BVI and instructors of studentswith BVI will be key in further iterations. Our intention is to seek equal partners who will beable to best speak to their own needs. This work is intended to serve as a basic prototype that wecan present to future partners as a basis for collaboration.References[1] R. Barlow, A. Rodriguez, O. Rios, and J. Eakins, "High-quality text descriptions of visualelements in online interactive versions of traditional print mechanical engineering textbooks,"ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Aug

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology

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Technology Angran Xiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York. His research focuses on engineering design, CAD, and design issues related to additive manufacturing and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025The Impact of Virtual Reality on Learning in Engineering Materials Courses Ozlem Yasar, Angran Xiao Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology New York City College of TechnologyAbstractVirtual reality (VR), a leading immersive learning technology, can transform mechanicalengineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University; Devon Eichfeld; Brianne Hargrove; Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #37083A Laboratory Course Design Strategy to Increase Student Confidence:Connecting Material Testing Standards to Course Material and RealApplicationsDr. Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University Christopher J. Greer is an Assistant Research Professor at The Pennsylvania State University’s Depart- ment of Mechanical Engineering. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Penn State while leading a group of students in rocket engine development for a conceptual lunar lan- der. He gained hands-on experience while interning at SpaceX’s Rocket Engine Development Facility as a Ground

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Paper ID #45416BOARD # 178: Engaging Students in Mechanics of Materials Education:Simple Demos to Understand Ultimate Tensile Strength and Angle of TwistDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout Devin Berg is a Professor of mechanical engineering in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engaging Students in Mechanics of Materials Education: Simple Demos to Understand Ultimate Tensile Strength and Angle of TwistThis paper presents three

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA OSTEM

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Paper ID #48395Course Material or External Factors?: Assessing Student Perceptions thatImpede Learning in Engineering EducationDr. Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA OSTEM Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr. serves as a NASA Project Coordinator at Kennedy Space Center. Dr. GarcAa ˜ helps facilitate professional development to both formal and informal STEM educators utilizing NASA resources. ©American Society for

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li, D.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., California Baptist University; Jinyuan Zhai, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Paper ID #41188Board 135: Connection of the Teaching, Learning and Instructions of MaterialScience and Engineering Courses with Different Courses on Engineering SubjectsProf. Jiliang Li, D.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., California Baptist University Dr. Jiliang Li, D.Eng, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California Baptist University (CBU) currently teaching Surveying and 3 Labs sections, Soil Mechanics and 2 Labs sections in fall semester; Foundation Engineering, Materials Engineering and 2 Lab sections, and a Construction Law and Safety classes in spring semester

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian James Slaboch, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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, students were given lectures on the kinematics of differentialdrive robots and provided with an introduction to image processing and computer vision. Thefundamental topics covered encompassed the development of a differential drive kinematicmodel, the implementation of goal-to-goal behavior for a mobile robot, as well as key conceptsin image representation, acquisition, filtering, and segmentation.The primary objective of the final project was for students to creatively showcase theirunderstanding of the course material by: 1. Developing a simulated multi-body differential drive platform capable of transporting a mockup four-bar space mechanism, and demonstrating Goal-to-Goal behavior to reach various locations. 2. Utilizing the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 8: Thermo-Fluids Theory and Computation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Paper ID #40426Teaching Fluid Mechanics through PhotographyAzar Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Panah is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Penn State University at Berks and her specialty is in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. Her research interests include unsteady aerodynam- ics of biologically-inspired air vehicles. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Fluid Mechanics through PhotographyAbstractAs part of the General Education (GenEd) program at the Pennsylvania State University, weoffer an experimental course on

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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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Paper ID #43448Industry Perspectives on Mechanical Engineering TroubleshootingPatrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Associate Director of Makerspace, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex C. Szatmary, Hexagon

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pool noodle and observe how they deform under torsionor bending [13]. Unfortunately, these demonstrations are limited because we are generallyexperiencing bulk phenomena whereas stress and strain vary continuously through the material;the putty and the pool noodle show deflection, not strain directly. These demonstrations are alsomost vivid for large deformations whereas solid mechanics formulas are typically mostapplicable for small deformations. Quantitative experiments offer valuable experience with testequipment and allow application of solid mechanics knowledge. However, it takes additionalknowledge to properly rig and instrument a sample; even then, the resulting data is typicallylimited to forces, displacements, and strains at discrete

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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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at ATA Engineering where he worked as a structural analysis engineer for nine years. During this time, he both took and taught multiple professional courses and realized how many technically brilliant instructors struggled to convey information in a way that could be readily absorbed by the students. Now in his eighth year in academia Michael is researching how various teaching methods and study habits affect the absorption and long-term retention of class material in the hopes of best preparing students for their future as engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reflections on Integrating MATLAB Grader Across a Mechanical

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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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Student-led design project Tecnológico 2 Mechanics of Materials Y MATLAB, Simulink 11Nacional de México Western New LEDs, motors, etc 3 Mechatronics Y 5 England Teacher specified project Santa Clara LEDs, IR Sensor, Motors, 3/4 Mechatronics Y 10 University Teacher specified project

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rujun Gao, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Cornell University; Xiaosu Guo, University of Texas at Dallas; Sami Melhem, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

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Society for Engineering Education, 2025 An Assessment of ChatGPT 4o's Performance on Mechanical Engineering Concept InventoriesAbstract Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o show promise forenhancing engineering education through real-time support and personalized feedback.However, their reliability in interpreting the conceptual diagrams central to mechanicalengineering remains uncertain. This study evaluates ChatGPT-4o’s performance on fourconcept inventories—Force Concept Inventory, Materials Concept Inventory, MechanicsBaseline Test, and Mechanics of Materials Concept Inventory—using assessments bytwo Mechanical Engineering professors based on correctness, depth of explanation

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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PhD Student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research interests include the transfer of learning and transitions to engineering industry.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Exploring Mechanical Engineering Students Perceptions of Preparedness for WorkIntroductionEngineering undergraduate students

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozge Uyanik, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, Oklahoma State University

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pursuits include engineering education research, adaptive, blended, and flipped learning, open courseware development, composite materials mechanics, and examining the future of higher education. His research has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Florida Department of Transportation, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Supported by the National Science Foundation, Kaw has led a national collaboration to develop, implement, refine, and assess online resources for open courseware in Numerical Methods (http://nm.MathForCollege.com). These resources gather over 1 million page views annually and 1.6 million YouTube lecture views, attracting more than 90,000

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth "Elisha" M.H. Garcia Ph.D., PE, United States Coast Guard Academy

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information learning strategies. from a variety of sources beyond the textbook.ImplementationInitially, a project was implemented in the last two weeks of the course in the Fall 2019semester, after all material was covered. Students were asked to apply what they had learned to amodern fluid system. The concern was that students were exhausted from the semester, and onlyput in a minimal effort on a late project. Additionally, these systems required application ofseveral fluid mechanics concepts. This requires time and reflection.The group project takes up about one-third of the out-of-class time in the course (about one totwo hours a week out of three to six hours of out-of

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #42763The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Learning Opportunities for UndergraduateMechanical Engineering StudentsIsaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University Isaac K. Kumi is a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student at Old Dominion University. He has a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering and an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests are in biomechanics and biomechanical modeling and simulation.Dr. Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University Stacie Ringleb is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University and a fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics. Dr

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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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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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ResearchIntroductionPracticing mechanical engineers interface with machinists to design and manufacturecomponents in metal and other engineered materials. Direct, hands-on exposure to precisionmachining operations, like mill and lathe work, helps engineering students designmanufacturable components and graduate as professionals who are better able to collaborate withmachinists, operators, and other members of a manufacturing team [1]. Although the benefit ofdirect experience with machining is indisputable, programs struggle to implement “shop”experiences with fidelity for a variety of reasons, including: (1) constraints on equipment,staffing, and material resources, particularly for large-enrollment classes; (2) long gaps in thecurriculum between machining experiences

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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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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas

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variety of ways. Workedexample problems are problems in which students are provided a problem statement followed byits solution and possibly an explanation of the steps and answer. This type of problem iscommonly found sprinkled throughout textbook chapters to demonstrate the use of material as itis first presented. Instructors can also implement worked example problems in their lectureswherein they present a problem but walk students through the solution process instead of askingstudents to attempt the problem on their own. An erroneous example problem, or error detectionproblem, is one in which students are provided a problem statement and a completed step-by-step solution that contains mistakes. In these problems students are tasked with

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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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Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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judgment to develop ways to economically utilize the materials and forces of nature forthe benefit of mankind. This definition nicely summarizes the lecture.Example Lecture: Week 7 – Engineering and Public Policy To illustrate how politics influences engineering, this lecture starts by listing the imperatives ofengineering defined by an engineer turned historian, Eugene Ferguson. Mechanical engineer by trainingand founding member of the Society for the History of Technology, Dr. Ferguson’s book, Engineeringand The Mind’s Eye, argued that the engineering education system that ignores nonverbal thinking willproduce engineers who are ignorant how the real world differs from the mathematical models constructedin academic minds [32]. The

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Barbrow, University of Michigan; Leena N Lalwani, University of Michigan; Angela Violi, University of Michigan

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, University of Michigan Leena Lalwani is an Associate Director, HS-STEM/Engineering Librarian and Coordinator for Collections for Science and Engineering at the Art, Architecture and Engineering Library (AAEL) at the University of Michigan. She is also the liaison Librarian for Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Macromolecular Science and Engineering. Leena has been a librarian at University of Michigan since 1995 in various ranks. Leena has a M.L.S. degree from Catholic University of America and M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai.Angela Violi, University of Michigan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Women in Mechanical Engineering

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Paper ID #48595Development of a Virtual Reality Game to Enhance Understanding of 3Dproblems in Engineering Mechanics StaticsMr. Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests include manufacturing

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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to describe their perceptions of engineering practice.Methods In the Mechanical Engineering program at a large Midwest research-intensive university,second-year students are required to attend a program seminar intended to educate students aboutthe program and the profession. This seminar has historically been limited to the first third of thesemester (approximately five weeks of material) and educated students about different facets ofthe program such as the required curriculum, technical electives, and various student designgroups. The seminar was redesigned in Fall 2023 to include context on engineering as aprofession as well as details on how the profession formally started, how subdisciplines ofengineering emerged from civil

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenn Campbell, University of Arkansas; EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ, Mus Alparslan University

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Paper ID #47194Exploring the impact of first-time internships on mechanical engineering studentperceptions of engineeringJenn Campbell, University of Arkansas Jenn Campbell is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She studies engineering and design and is specifically interested in how engineers think, how they work on teams, and how this impacts social and environmental sustainability. Before going to grad school, Jenn worked in engineering and marketing for 9 years which sparked many of her research and teaching interests. She received her undergraduate degrees in mechanical

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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven

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theoretical knowledge andpractical engineering applications in the mechanical engineering curriculum. This three-creditcourse incorporates hands-on learning in areas such as material mechanics, vibration analysis,and computer-aided data acquisition while developing key engineering competencies, includingmeasurement techniques, data interpretation, error analysis, and technical communication.Students are assessed through lab reports, homework, quizzes, collaborative design projects, andactive engagement, with detailed laboratory documentation required.A cornerstone of the course is the design project, where students independently conceptualize,execute, and analyze an engineering experiment. These projects encompass problem definition,instrumentation

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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, social factors) could draw attention tothis important topic. This is particularly relevant for required courses such as thermodynamics,materials, and manufacturing. Institutions might alternatively offer a number of elective courseswith a strong sustainability focus, such as renewable energy and/or sustainable development.These courses could form a concentration within mechanical engineering. Making sustainabilitycommitments readily apparent on the ME program website could help attract prospectivestudents, including women and underrepresented minorities. Encountering genuinesustainability-related content in their courses could help motivate and retain these students.References[1] S. Vinodh, K. Jayakrishna, and K.E.K. Vimal, “Sustainability in

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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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(3) examining resultsdisaggregated by different curricular and project contexts.IntroductionThis work in progress (WIP) paper describes preliminary survey instruments, initial results, andfuture implementation plans for a study of instructor practices and student experiences in upper-division mechanical design courses. For this work, we define upper-division mechanical designcourses as courses focused on the analysis, detailed design, and implementation ofpredominantly mechanical systems, mechanisms, and machine components. These coursesgenerally build on both topics learned in foundational mechanical engineering subjects (e.g.,mechanics of materials, dynamics) and earlier exposure to the engineering design processthrough cornerstone design

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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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the possibility of a disruption event. This study follows the LMS feature useby mechanical engineering instructors through five spring semesters and seeks to identify LMSfeature use trends.II. BackgroundCharacteristics of instructors who follow a more learner-centered instruction format typically: (1)prioritize student learning over covering material, (2) share decisions regarding attempts toimprove student learning, (3) foster a knowledge base and develop learning skills based on priorknowledge, (4) encourage students to take initiative in their learning, and (5) primarily utilizeassessment to promote learning rather than evaluating performance [5]. A 2016 study including30 engineering faculty members from freshman and sophomore level