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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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Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicholas Xuanlai Fang, University of Hong Kong; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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teaching AFM image artifacts.In summary, our results underscore the promise of the AFM image artifacts educational simula-tion as a highly interactive and easily scalable teaching tool. This approach not only addressesfinancial and logistical barriers in nanoengineering education but also equips students with es-sential technical skills for proficient AFM use, fostering heightened curiosity and interest innanoimaging.AcknowledgementsThe work is supported by the MIT Alumni Class Fund and the MIT Undergraduate ResearchOpportunity Program. The authors wish to thank Zhen Zhao and Kachina Studer for their help.References [1] M. C. Roco, “Converging science and technology at the nanoscale: Opportunities for education and training,” Nature

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

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sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003), College of Engineering Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Jan. 2003-April 2006), and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies (April 2006-September 2013). Dr. Karimi is a Fellow of ASEE, a Fellow of ASME, senior member of AIAA, and holds membership in ASHRAE, and Sigma Xi. He has served as the ASEE Campus Representative at UTSA, ASEE-GSW Section Campus Representative, and served as the Chair of ASEE Zone III (2005-07). He chaired the ASEE-GSW section during the 1996-97 academic year. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Use of ChatGPT to

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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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Paper ID #38322The use of 3D printed media to improve the accessibility of engineeringeducational materialsDr. Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand Gergely (Greg) Sirokman is an engineering content developer at zyBooks, a Wiley brand. He earned a BS in chemistry from Brandeis University, and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from MIT. He was a Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology for 14 years, with particular interests in renewable energy and gamification of education. He now works on creating and improving statistics and engineering content for zyBooks’ online interactive textbooks, and has developed a keen

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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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Paper ID #43454The Use of Animated Visual Aids in the Education of Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsMr. Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at QatarOsama 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

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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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Matt Gordon, University of Denver; Irvin R Jones, University of Denver

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Paper ID #41447Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsDr. Matt Gordon, University of Denver Dr. Matt Gordon is Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. His research areas include numerical and experimental plasma physics, chemical and physical vapor deposition, electronic packaging, and bio-medical engineerIrvin R Jones, University of Denver ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsAbstractMost, if not all, mechanical engineering programs recognize the value in

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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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with balanced supports that increaseindependence and competence in the use of engineering knowledge and skills.The Mini-Mill ExperienceIn this study, we present a novel shop exercise for mechanical engineering students, called themini-mill experience, which is focused exclusively on manual mill training. This hands-onexperience can be embedded in early-years design courses. Addressing shortcomings inpreviously published engineering education literature, the mini-mill experience is completed bystudents individually, and it is designed to take every student from a beginning mill user to anexperienced one by having them independently manufacture a basic part.The mini-mill experience was designed as a stand-alone exercise within an

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin; Boni Frances Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

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participated in various educational stud- ies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning assignments, ad the use of technology in the classroom. Boni hopes to pursue a career in academia with a focus on teaching and engineering education.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innoDr. Katherine Fu, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of

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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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navigatechallenges imposed by disruptions in education and developing a resilient education system.A second lesson that may be inferred across LMS feature groups is that instructors need to bemade aware of the potential for efficient LMS technology utilization in mitigating disruptions.The peaks in feature usage during disruptions, such as Quizzes, Announcements, andAssignments, highlight the instrumental role of these tools in maintaining educational continuityduring challenging times. The sustained use of certain features, like Modules andAnnouncements, underscores their reliability and importance in communication when instructionmust be delivered remotely. Thus, an efficient and strategic use of LMS features emerges as akey factor in making transitions

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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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down complexsteps and promote critical thinking when teaching numerical methods. To understand this better, wefocused on the following research questions. 1. How might concept maps help undergraduate students connect knowledge in numerical methods? 2. How might concept maps help undergraduate students connect knowledge about entrepreneurial mindset?BackgroundThroughout the history of education, the use of visual aids and pedagogical tools has been crucial inhelping convey the complex process, making it engaging and accessible for learners. In today's world ofacademics visual tools are used to show thought process, designs and also convey various types of data.As engineering students grapple with abstract concepts and complex

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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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Bingling Huang, California State University, Fullerton; Chan Lu, University of Georgia

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, leveraging its extensiveknowledge base. Mechanical engineering includes a multitude of interconnected concepts, makingit challenging for students to navigate without proper guidance. It serves as a valuable resource forstudents seeking rapid access to definitions and explanations [22]. Furthermore, it extends beyondthe confines of the classroom, offering insights into real-world applications and cutting-edgetechnologies. Therefore, the uses of ChatGPT benefits in fostering higher learning efficiency andintriguing students’ interests.However, the integration of ChatGPT in mechanical engineering education carries inherent risks,especially when users possess limited familiarity with the technology and lack appropriateguidance for its use like

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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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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #41091Storage and Interaction Diagrams: Extending the Diagrammatic Frameworkof Kinetic and Free-Body Diagrams to other Conservation and AccountingPrinciplesDr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Danesh-Yazdi is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Storage and interaction diagrams: Extending the diagrammatic framework of kinetic and free-body diagrams to other conservation and accounting principlesAbstractAfter defining a system for analysis, a

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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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received his MS in Mechanical Engineering from KFUPM in 1999 in the area of Fracture Mechanics. He received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University in 2003 in the area of Computational Mechanics and Materials’ behavior. Dr. Khan carried out his post-doctoral research at the prestigious National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2004-2006. Dr. Khan has a teaching experience of more than 18 years, at five different universities and in two countries, at both undergraduate and graduate level. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Development of online exams with minimum proctoring requirement Shafique

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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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Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler

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renewable energy, carbon sequestration, and underground hydrogen storage. He is certified in effective college instruction by The Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using Video Creation to Develop the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Engineering Students Mohammad Rafe Biswas1, Prabha Sundaravadivel2 and Aaditya Khanal3 Department of Mechanical Engineering1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering2 Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering3 The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas 75701

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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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Karen Supan, Norwich University

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Paper ID #41240Using Artificial Intelligence Case Studies in a Thermodynamics CourseDr. Karen Supan, Norwich University Karen Supan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University. She teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy. Dr. Supan has research interests in degradation kinetics of biomass materials, microgrid development for cold regions, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering classrooms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using

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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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aDr. Ashley J Earle, York College of Pennsylvania Ashley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Civil Engineering department at York College of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and B.A. in International Studies from Lafayette College. She then pursued h ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using Arduino Microprocessors in a Mechanical Engineering CurriculumAbstract Over the past several years, the Mechanical Engineering Department at York College ofPennsylvania has been using Arduino microprocessors more and more throughout thecurriculum. At first, they were only relied upon in one, lab-based course. However, a greaterincorporation of

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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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Deepika Ganesh, University of Michigan; Carissa Yim, University of Michigan

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is traditionally a term paperwhich frames a renewable energy technology such as thermal energy storage, perovskite solar cells, orfast-charging Li-ion batteries. Students are asked to provide context on alternative solutions along with a 2technical description of the technology and future needs/opportunities. For the purpose of this study,students created their final project on the Gala platform rather than a term paper.While there is some literature that supports the introduction of concepts of sustainability in engineeringclassrooms using design thinking approaches [11], sustainability literacy tests [12], capstone projects[13,14] and

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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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Paper ID #42530Designing and Evaluating Virtual Reality Applications for a Machine DesignCourseDr. Andrea Gregg, Penn State University Dr. Gregg’s career sits at the unique intersection of instructional design, faculty development, educational technology leadership, curriculum planning, and educational research and evaluation. She is an established higher education professional with over twenty years’ experience in online, distance education. As the manager of an instructional design (ID) team responsible for the design, development, and support of nearly 150 courses, she worked with a diverse portfolio including STEM

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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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Sommer Scott; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Paper ID #40191Mapping Skill Recognition and Development of Undergraduate MechanicalEngineering Students for the Automotive IndustrySommer ScottDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dr. Lande directs the Holistic Engineering Lab & Observatory. He teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply

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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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Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Education, 2024 Evolving the Drive: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies with AI in Automotive Engineering CourseAbstract:This paper aims on a transformative journey through the evolution of Automotive Engineeringcourse. This course is traditionally taught for Internal Combustion (IC) engines, however, withfast growing industry of Electric Vehicles (EV), it is necessary that we educate our studentbefore they enter the vehicle industry. This reimagined course navigates beyond the conventionalboundaries, embracing the dynamic landscape of EV technologies, all while integrating theprowess of Artificial Intelligence (AI).The course will begin with a solid foundation in traditional automotive engineering principles

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yucheng Liu, South Dakota State University

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College of Engineering at UL Lafayette in 2013, the Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award from the ME De- partment in 2016, MSU and BCOE Faculty Research Award in 2018; he was named to the Jack Hatcher Chair in Engineering Entrepreneurship in 2018 and promoted to Full Professor in 2019. In his profes- sional societies, Dr. Liu was elected a Fellow of ASME in 2017, a Fellow of SAE in 2019, and received the SAE Forest R. McFarland Award in 2020. Dr. Liu is a Professional Engineer registered in Ohio State and also holds active membership in ASEE and AAAS. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SENIOR SEMINAR USING

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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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Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42909Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem-SolvingApproaches in a Technical Engineering ClassSandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sandra is an Interdisciplinary Degree PhD Candidate at MIT, based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on the understanding and improvement of homework problems in traditionally taught technical engineering classes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem Solving Approaches in a Technical Engineering

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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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Jeffrey N Phillips, Hanover College

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Paper ID #41563Lessons Learned from the Use of Active Learning Strategies in UndergraduateMechanical Engineering CoursesDr. Jeffrey N Phillips, Hanover College Launched Hanover College’s Engineering program in 2018 after working for more than 30 years in R&D organizations in the energy industry. Currently teach Mechanical Engineering and design-related classes at Hanover. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Lessons Learned from the Use of Active Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering CoursesAbstractActive learning strategies, defined by one

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

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Professional Engineer in Texas. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Students’ Difficulties in Understanding the Fundamental Concepts and Limitation of Application of Appropriate Equations in Solving Heat Transfer ProblemsAbstractA significant number of undergraduate students have challenges when trying to understand thederivation and application limits of the thermal resistance concept, as well as recognizing thereasons why dimensionless parameters are used in many of formulas presented in the heat transfertextbooks. This paper provides an examination of the underlying causes of studentmisunderstandings and the instructional strategies used to improve student learning. The

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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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its instruction across the state. The event was intended to expose the teachers tosome elements and components of an SMS, connect them with our industrial and educationalpartners, and help them with the implementation of manufacturing programs at their institutions.During the Workshop, high school educators participated in three training sessions including 1)Introduction to Manufacturing Automation, Industry 4.0 and Smart Sensors, 2) ProgrammableLogic Control (PLC), and 3) Industrial Robot Programming. Key industrial partners conductedpresentations and equipment demonstrations for the participants to help them incorporate theteaching of manufacturing technologies into their institutions’ STEM curricula. This paperdiscusses the imparted

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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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for additional research. The need for ongoing development of materials thataddress the attitudes and behaviors needed to build professional competencies is reinforced byrecent employer perspectives on desired attitudes or mindsets lacking in recent grads (includinghumility, initiative, and professionalism) [5], and studies on professional mindsets [6],[7] andmindset shifts [8] [9].Pro-op Education:Table 1 lays out the basic structure and defines the terms used in the Pro-op education model.The entire model is presented here for a general overview. This work in progress paper willfocus on specific aspects of the model with interesting background research and/or pilot testresults.Table 1: Pro-op Educational Model – Interweaving a critical mass

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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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tools to address research and development needs in the thermal management of IT and power electronics. The specific areas in- clude single-phase and two-phase cooling with textured surfaces, remote sensing using acoustic emissions and optical imaging, and data-driven modeling of transport processes and multimodal data fusion. His re- search is supported by federal and state agencies including NSF, NASA, AEDC, and ASGC as well as industrial companies including Google and Safe Foods. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 CAM and Design for Manufacturing: Developing a Project-Based Learning Course Stephen Pierson, Ben Fleming, and

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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

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Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

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Paper ID #37876The Design of an Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferCourse Facilitating the Cloud Computation TechnologyDr. Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual Conference The Design of an Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer Course Facilitating the Cloud Computation

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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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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Paper ID #41242Student Experiences and Preferences for Equation SheetsDr. Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Experiences and Preferences for Equation SheetsAbstractMany instructors allow students to use equation sheets on tests, either provided by the instructoror constructed by the student. The length and format of such sheets varies, with some instructorsproviding or allowing more material than others, based on personal teaching philosophy as wellas

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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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-14]. While WI courses provide within-discipline writing experiences,they may focus too narrowly on hypothesis-driven research (lab) reports, which constitute lessthan 10% of communications tasks in engineering practice [1, 6]. There are pedagogicalchallenges with the WI model as well, including appropriately balancing new technical contentwith communications skills [11] and providing students with timely and meaningful feedback ontheir assignments [15].For both technical communications course models, there are several pedagogical strategies thatare well established in the engineering education literature. First, prior work has shown thatstudent self-confidence and/or performance for technical communications tasks is enhanced by:(a) use of

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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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Jennifer Melanie Bastiaan, Kettering University; Kristy Brinker Brouwer, Kettering University

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laboratory courses, and they suggested that each style could be used separately in atwo-course undergraduate laboratory course series, with the traditional method employed at thejunior level, and the project-based approach used at the senior level.2.2 Hands-On and Low Cost Laboratory ExercisesUtschig et al. [6] pointed out the “need for hands-on, inquiry-based experiences in dynamics,vibrations, control theory” in undergraduate ME programs. They also noted that budgetconstraints are one of the hurdles that educators must overcome when implementing suchhands-on laboratory exercises. To address the cost issue in undergraduate vibrations and controlscourses, this study investigated the effectiveness of inexpensive physical experiments