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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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Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Paper ID #40130Implementation of Instructor-Initiated Drop Policy after COVID PandemicPeriod to Improve Student Learning and SuccessDr. Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Anto- nio (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 Me- chanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and

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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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Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College; Gregory Reich; Joshua Guinto; Jared Lush

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, previous researchershave created a Kolb Learning Style (KLS) instrument that can identify which of the four Kolbcategories a student prefers. The process for this current research entails listing the researchtasks, identifying the extent to which each task falls into a Kolb category and then attempting toalign the Kolb categories of the research tasks with the students’ KLS. This is done by alteringthe process used to accomplish some of the research tasks, not by altering the task itself. Theimpact of this alignment of research tasks with KLS was assessed qualitatively throughdiscussions with the student researchers. The result, while only qualitative in this initial researchstudy, is positive. The students definitively indicated that the

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

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Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

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programming course will be examined. In thiscourse, a scaffolded set of three projects took the students from an initial sound and light displayproject to a full, mechatronics-based, research project. In this final project, teams of studentslearned about research, developed a hypothesis, designed a microcontroller-based experimentaldesign, analyzed data using Matlab, and presented the results publicly to the universitycommunity. Surveys of students participating in the course assessed what factors in the coursemost supported their learning. Students responded that project team members formed animportant support to their learning outside the classroom along with office hours. This surveydemonstrated the importance of developing community with such

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe; Jessica R. Deters, University of Nebraska Lincoln

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by the initial interview protocol. Future work on this study will involve analysis of theexit interview to capture the full experience of the participants and assess the impact of the year-long research experience.References[1] J. Gentile, K. Brenner, and A. Stephens, Eds., Undergraduate Research Experiences for STEM Students: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2017. doi: 10.17226/24622.[2] A. L. Zydney, J. S. Bennett, A. Shahid, and K. W. Bauer, “Impact of Undergraduate Research Experience in Engineering,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 91, no. 2, pp. 151–157, 2002, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2002.tb00687.x.[3] Z. Ahmad and N. J. Al-Thani, “Undergraduate Research Experience Models: A

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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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Paper ID #41073The Mini-Mill Experience: A Self-Paced Introductory Machining Exercisefor Mechanical Engineering StudentsProf. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Buckley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware. She received her BS (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, and her MS (2004) and PhD (2006) in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. She is the Co-Founder and President of The Perry Initiative, an organization focused on diversifying the talent pipeline in engineering and orthopaedics.Dr. Amy Trauth, American Institutes for

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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include manufacturing technology, materials science, 3D printing, experiments, product design, and systems engineering for the development of additive manufacturing systems.Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University at Qatar. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University (USA), where her research focused on examining the impact of microstructure on the corrosion response and mechanical integrity of magnesium alloys used in biomedical applications, specifically orthopedic implants, which resulted in the publication of several papers in prestigious journals and presentations at conferences

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #43533Development of Online Exams with Minimum Proctoring RequirementDr. Shafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Shafique Khan is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University-Institute of Technology. Currently, he is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as an Engineering Instructor. Prior to this, he has held teaching/research positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Washington State University, Pullman, Montgomery College, Takoma Park and the University of Maryland, College Park. He

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayden J Wulf, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological Engineering at Purdue University. She was an inaugural faculty member of the School of Engineering 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

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

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Paper ID #41121The Wooden Bike Frame Challenge: Learning Statics Through Hands-OnDesignProf. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Buckley is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware. She received her BE (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, and her MS (2004) and PhD (2006) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. At University of Delaware, she co-directs the Design Studio, an academic makerspace, and teaches foundational courses in design and mechanics. Dr. Buckley is the Co-Founder and President of The Perry Initiative, a non

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

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

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University Pilar Pazos is an Associate Professor at Old Dominion University’s Department of Engineering Manage- ment and Systems Engineering. Her areas of research expertise are team-based work structures, perfor- mance management, quality management, research methodology, and engineering education.Mr. Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Techno- logical Institute of Merida. His areas of interest are innovIsaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University Isaac K. Kumi is a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student at Old Dominion University. He

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

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Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood, University of Prince Edward Island; Emma Bodil Stryhn Christensen, University College Absalon, Denmark; Analiya Benny; Matthew Hutchinson; Gayla Cameron

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Paper ID #36838Incorporation of Student-Generated Problems in an Online TextbookSr. Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood, University of Prince Edward Island Libby Osgood is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Design Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada, where she teaches design, engineering mechanics, and is the coordinator of the Engineering Success Centre. She is a religious sister with the Congregation of Notre Dame. Her research interests include active learning pedagogy, service learning, social justice, faith and science, and Teilhard de Chardin.Ms. Emma Bodil Stryhn Christensen, University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 7: Student Evaluation and Grading

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrea Gregg, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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undergraduate research [30], and job placement rates). Thefourth dimension of success is considering success over time across career stages. This project isfunded via a seed grant from Pennsylvania State University with the goal of understanding andtranslating findings for departmental initiatives and pursuing research into metrics of success.Research Design and Timeline: Overall, this research project is designed as through aphenomenographic [31,32] multimethod single case study methodology [33], which is appropriatefor deeply understanding multiple stakeholder perspectives within a bounded environment, in ourcase, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Formal casestudy methodology must incorporate multiple streams

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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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Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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class [9], [27].4.3 Sequential Mixed-methods Research DesignIn this research, we have opted for the mixed-methods sequential explanatory design [21]. Thisdesign comprises two distinct phases: an initial quantitative phase succeeded by a qualitativeone. The rationale for this selection lies in the comprehensive insights provided by the initialquantitative phase, encompassing data collection and analysis, which establishes an extensiveunderstanding of the problem. The subsequent qualitative analysis then delves deeper, refiningthe comprehension through a detailed exploration of participants' perspectives [21], [28].Ultimately, the combined interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative results will beundertaken. Figure 1: Phases of the study

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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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Abdelrahman Atef Youssef; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #38757Mini-Lab Activities to Stimulate Students’ Conceptual LearningMr. Abdelrahman Atef YoussefProf. Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University Dr. Balawi is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M. He teaches in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and design. His interests are in the areas of Engineering Design for Disciplinary STEM Educational Research, Team Formation and Team Skill Education.Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University Matt Pharr is an Associate Professor and J. Mike Walker ’66 Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M

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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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Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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college student, Njoroge’s path is mapped with resilience and determination, marking him as a trailblazer in his family. Furthermore, Njoroge’s dedication to empowering others is evident in his founding of a mentorship program tailored to guide immigrant students navigating the complexities of engineering education and acclimating to a new academic system. Through this initiative, Njoroge not only shares his expertise but also cultivates a supportive community, ensuring that aspiring engineers receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive in their educational pursuits.Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington Undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Washington Tacoma. Set to

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology

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and intended change to curricula and practice.ResultsThe results are divided into two sections that mirror our two research questions. The first sectiondescribes pivotal events during the process of changing course assessment. The second describes themesof experience throughout the process. From here on, we refer to the first author and participant-researcheras the instructor and the second author as the facilitator. Rather than using headings to divide events andthemes, we instead use a narrative reporting style and use bold to highlight key events and themes. Allquotes are from the instructor unless notedCritical events and insightsThe initiating event for the entire process of changing the course was a handoff of the course from aprevious

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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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Amanda C. Emberley, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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, as both desired by our department and mandated byour university, include maintaining the strengths of our current program as well as offeringflexibility in the curriculum for major/specific interest exploration that also supported increasingour 4-year graduation rates. Additionally, we aimed to ease the path for transfer students,especially transfer students from our state’s community colleges. However, the research on thepotential for improving graduation rates is mixed. For example, [4] in a study across 731universities found that when a university switches from quarters to semesters, first year gradesare lower, average time to graduation increases, and students are more likely to be enrolled inbelow a full course load. On the other hand

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University; Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University

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communities. Initially, communication channels wereestablished between the course instructor and the Center's management to explore potentialcollaboration opportunities. Over time, this relationship has evolved into a dynamic partnership,characterized by regular discussions, mutual project ideation, and joint initiatives aimed atadvancing sustainable innovation.Currently, about 20% of the project is research-related and is proposed by the instructor andother faculty. About 80% of the proposed project was from Macoskey Center. For the project tocooperate with the Center, the instructor communicates with the director to discuss potentialprojects, and arrangements are being made for a visit for the first two weeks. During the visit, thecenter director

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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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Matthew Paul Yoder, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ilie Talpasanu, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Radu Ceausu, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yusuf Eid, Wentworth Institute of Technology; HAN THANH HUA, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nathanael Hillyer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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a team of faculty in developing the Master of Science Program in Mechanical Engineering. He worked in industry at Motorola as a design engineer, previously was Dean of Academic Affairs in Arlington, Texas. His research interests include Micro and Nano Robotics for Cell Micro and Nano Manipulations, Computational Methods in Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms, Design and Optimization of Vehicle Transmissions, Design of Robotic Systems. He authored two books, two book chapters, eleven peer reviewed journal papers, and fifteen technical papers presented at national and international conferences. He has been topic organizer at conferences and congresses in U.S, Canada, Italy, Japan, Romania, 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 buy in and participate. For instance, at the University of Alabama,“there was some support from the dean and the provost, but for the most part it was abottom-up effort, being pushed by the faculty who developed the curriculum. This wasnot an effective strategy” (p. 5) [9]. But neither is a purely top-down approach, if facultydon’t buy in. Indeed, the curricular change efforts described in [7] and [8], thoughinitiated by leadership, also involved substantial bottom-up refinement andimplementation. The authors of [10] agree with several researchers that both top-downand bottom-up processes are needed in a successful curricular change initiative.The curricular change efforts presented in this work initially began as—and largelyremain—a

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roya Salehzadeh, University of Alabama; Gustavo Galvani, University of Alabama; Anahita Zargarani, University of Alabama ; Nader Jalili, University of Alabama; Daniel J. Fonseca, University of Alabama

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at the University of Alabama, Dr. Jalili led a significant increase in external research awards and enrollment as well as the creation of the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education (Alabama IMaDE®), designed to better prepare future highly skilled workers through a convergence of education, research and service. The Alabama Initiative has guided multiple research projects in the core areas of automation, human-robot collaboration/integration and augmentation and has partnered with numerous outreach programs to promote new career paths for middle and high school students in the region.Dr. Daniel J. Fonseca, University of Alabama ©American Society for Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 15: Automation and Machine Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuhao Xu, Prairie View A&M University; Bo Zhao; Steve Tung, University of Arkansas; Han Hu, University of Arkansas

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experiences or ongoing research projects, e.g., Honorsthesis, Honors College Research Grant project, undergraduate research project, etc. While thiscourse was initially developed for mechanical engineers, the machine learning skills andconcepts covered can also be useful for other departments. As such, we have students fromindustrial engineering, biological and agricultural engineering, and electrical engineeringenrolled in this course.Fig. 2 Student enrollment statistics of the Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineers course inFall 2021 and Fall 2022.Fig. 3 summarizes the statistics of students’ responses to survey questions related to theirfamiliarity with general programming in Python and MATLAB before the Machine Learning forMechanical Engineers

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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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Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Cody Petitt; Kouree Chesser, Ohio University

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Engineering Societies and experts from industry, education, and business) [3]. Aspart of a Stacking the Deck for Career Success initiative, researchers at Ohio University havetransformed the model into a student-friendly competency card deck (Figure 1, and availableonline) [4] and an overview foldout (Figure 2) to make the model more accessible andimplementable. Figure 1: Competency Card Deck with several pages visibleThe current version of the competency card deck includes challenges and interview questions toprompt student development in the following competencies. ● Personal Effectiveness (Interpersonal Skills, Integrity, Professionalism, Initiative, Adaptability & Flexibility, Dependability & Reliability, and

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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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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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engineering education.In this paper, we first introduce our research team and venous valve model. We then describe indetail the methods that the students use for creation of silicone venous valve models. Next, weshow initial basic testing of the silicone venous valve models in our flow control system. Finally,we discuss the effect of this project on active learning of students in the Mechanical Engineeringprogram at Utah Valley University.Research teamThe overall research team for the “venous valves” project consists of a faculty mentor andmultiple undergraduate students working on both numerical simulations and silicone modelexperiments to study the effect of venous valve morphology on flow conditions that areconducive to the development of VTE. In

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Sadegh Poozesh, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen S. McNeal, Auburn University ; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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Paper ID #36976Building High-Level Environmental Behavior into HBCU EngineeringDr. John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University John T Solomon is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Tuskegee Uni- versity, Alabama. He received Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, USA in 2010. His research interests include high-speed flow control, microscale flow diagnostics, and engineering education.Sadegh Poozesh, Tuskegee UniversityHang Song, Auburn UniversityDr. Karen S. McNeal, Auburn University Dr. McNeal conducts research in geoscience education investigating how people think and

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University; Amanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University; Janis P Raje

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Paper ID #43403Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Civil and MechanicalEngineering (CAM) Scholarship ProjectDr. Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Utah Valley University. Highly interested in methods to improve engineering education, novel pedagogical approaches to teaching, as well as accessibility and inclusiveness in assessment methods. Research interests include advanced and additive manufacturing materials and methods.Dr. Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 12: Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida

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success of first-year experience initiatives all around the country,there has been a good amount of effort to study and create programs specifically designed forfirst-year students [1]–[5]. However, less research has been dedicated to increasing retention inengineering majors during the second and third years. One possible reason that has been verywell documented in extensive research is the students' lack of adequate previous knowledge.Students often struggle to balance their academic and social life. Social integration-relatedchallenges, lack of motivation, and lack of a sense of "belonging" also play a significant role inthe abandonment of STEM disciplines [6]–[11]. In such situations, a support system of peermentoring students may help

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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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John T Solomon, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Karen McNeal, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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Foundation has supported Dr. Solomon’s research through grants such as the Research Initiation Award, Excellence in Research (EiR), and Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE). He was selected as a summer faculty research fellow at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), in 2019 and 2020. Dr. Solomon received the Faculty Achievement Award from Tuskegee University in 2023. Dr. Solomon has published and presented 50 technical papers in various journals and AIAA and ASEE conferences.Mr. Hang Song, Auburn University Hang Song is currently affiliated with Auburn University, where he plays a pivotal role in the field of environmental research, particularly in the application of

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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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saturation point was reached. “Saturation point” refers to the pointat which codes could not be reduced anymore, and associated themes. The final themes werethen used to derive conclusions that provided full or partial answers to the research questionsof the study.Findings Initial findings indicate that there is variability in how industrial standards are taught inmechanical engineering programs in Pakistani universities versus the US universities. Recentengineering graduates and industry leaders in both countries shared their perspectives on theimportance of standards and student preparedness to join the workforce. The dominant themesthat emerged from the semi-structured interviews are stipulated below.Graduates from Pakistan The