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Problem- and Project-based Learning in Engineering Mechanics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #41090Link Element Design for a Landing-Gear Mechanism in a Statics and Mechanicsof Materials CourseDr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Danesh-Yazdi is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.Dr. Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sean Moseley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. from The Georgia Institute of Technology and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley

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Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #40206The Role of Spatial Ability in a Statics and Mechanics of Materials CourseDr. Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology Maxine Fontaine is a Teaching Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. in 2010 from Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark. Maxine has a background in the biomechanics of human movement, and ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Role of Spatial Ability in a Statics and Mechanics of Materials CourseAbstractStrong spatial visualization skills are critical to

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Assessing the efficacy of a pedagogy in an online Mechanics of Materials course with EFL studentsAssessing the efficacy of a pedagogy in an online Mechanics of Materialscourse with EFL studentsAbstractEnglish as a foreign language (EFL) students encounter a diverse set of learning challenges dueto inherent cultural barriers, like English language communication and misconstrued behaviorsfrom non-verbal communication. Engineering courses involve complex subject matter withnuanced concepts and are commonly structured with prerequisite courses. This requires EFLstudents to have a proficient level of

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr., University of California, San Diego; Trevor Keoki Oshiro; Edward Zhou Yang Yu, University of California, San Diego; Isabella Fiorini

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Paper ID #37752Improving Students’ Learning through Inquiry-Based Learning Activitiesas Pre-training for Mechanics of Materials ClassesDr. Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego Dr.Huihui Qi is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer- ing at the University of California San Diego.Changkai ChenMr. Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr., University of California, San Diego Richard Vallejo is a second-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Mechanical En- gineering with a specialization in Controls and Robotics. Richard assists with concept generation and

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Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut

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Paper ID #42333Exploring Experiential Assessment in Mechanics of Materials: A Departurefrom Traditional ExaminationsDr. Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut Sarira Motaref is a Professor in residence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut. She received her PhD in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been teaching junior and senior-level design courses, as well as several large-enrollment classes. Sarira is currently serving as Assistant Director of Faculty Development at the School of

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon Clumpner, United States Military Academy; Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Pull, Twist, and Break: Helping Engineering Students Visualize Material FailuresAbstractThe materials tested in basic engineering mechanics courses, such as steel and aluminum, havebeen well studied and have consistent material properties. Experimentally testing these materialsin a laboratory setting helps students visualize the difference between the failure behavior ofductile and brittle materials. However, there are thousands of other materials which arecommonly used in industry and academia which exhibit different behaviors or are moreinconsistent between samples. These materials may behave differently when subjected todifferent loading conditions such as tension

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marguerite Matherne, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #43501Effectiveness of Just-In-Time Teaching on Helping Students Achieve LowerOrder Learning Goals in a Mechanics of Materials ClassDr. Marguerite Matherne, Northeastern University Assistant Teaching Professor Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Northeastern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effectiveness of Just-In-Time Teaching on helping students achieve lower order learning goals in a Mechanics of Materials classAbstractJust-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) is a pedagogical practice first developed to help

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Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Isabella Fiorini, University of California, San Diego; Edward Zhou Yang Yu, University of California, San Diego; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Zongnan Wang, University of California, San Diego; Trevor Keoki Oshiro, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen, University of California, San Diego

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Paper ID #41293Using Scaffolded Exams and Post-Exam Reflection to Foster Students’ MetacognitiveRegulation of Learning in a Mechanics of Materials ClassDr. Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego Dr.Huihui Qi is an Associate Teaching Professor in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the University of California San Diego.Isabella Fiorini, University of California, San DiegoEdward Zhou Yang Yu, University of California, San Diego Edward Yu is a third-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Astrodynamics. Edward mainly assists with the

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Badir, Florida Gulf Coast University

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use of SGAs into the subsequent course of mechanics of materials currentlytaught in spring semester 2025. It is hoped that a similar trend will be observed.Students’ perception about the SGAs was assessed by an anonymous survey administeredtowards the end of the semester. Figure 2 shows the students’ response to the multiple-choicequestion “How would you rate your experience with self-graded assignments?” About 76% (fall2024) and 38% (fall 2023) of students believed it was very good or good. About 19% (fall 2024)and 33% (fall 2023) of students believed it was neutral. Only 5% of students (fall 2024) believedit was fair. Figure 3 shows the students’ response to the statement “Self-graded assignments arebeneficial for your learning” About 85

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #45375Assessing ABET SO6 through Innovative Labs in Solid Mechanics: A comprehensiveguide for Mechanical Engineering InstructorsProf. Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology Kapil Gangwar is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology with a background in materials, mechanics and manufacturing.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in community services of offering STEM workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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mechanics class using aflipped classroom approach, as well as anyone who did not complete the survey we were leftwith a total of 24 complete responses. As we are examining a very niche population, thisrepresented a good sample of mechanics instructors.Setting Questions:The first, non-screening question asked about the mechanics courses being taught. As show inFigure 1, the core Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials courses were most popular,though there was a good mix of subjects overall. The number of responses (shown on the y axis)add up to more than 24 because 13 of the 24 respondents reporting using a flipped classroomapproach in more than one mechanics course. Flipped Classrooms by

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sascha Hilgenfeldt, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #43059Effects of Integrating Computational Tools into an Introductory EngineeringMechanics CourseWayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wayne Chang is an assistant teaching professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His current engineering education research interests include cross-course teaching tool development, implementation, and integration into curriculums.Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignProf. Matthew West

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Giancaspro, University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; Seulki Jenny Chin, University of Miami; Liping Yang, University of Miami; Walter G Secada, University of Miami

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for theircontributions to this study's assessment components.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2141984. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.10. References[1] A. Vidak, I. Movre Šapić, and V. Mešić, "An augmented reality approach to learning about the force of gravity," Physics Education, vol. 56, 2021, doi: 10.1088/1361-6552/ac21a3.[2] R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 10 ed. Cengage Learning, 2019, p. 1162.[3] A. Bedford and W. Fowler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 6th ed. Upper Saddle

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, United States Air Force Academy

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achievement. Overall, the firstmeta-analysis demonstrated only a very weak relationship between mindsets and academicachievement. Similarly, the second meta-analysis demonstrated only a very small overall effectof mindset interventions on academic achievement.In this study, we will be examining how a required engineering course, Mechanical Engineering220 – Fundamentals of Mechanics (ME 220), at the United States Air Force Academy influencesstudent mindset. ME 220 is the first of many STEM courses that all students, both engineeringand non-engineering majors, are required to take at USAFA. These required courses are called“core” courses. This core course focuses on statics and mechanics of materials, and it is the firstengineering-focused core course

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Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ioan Feier; Nicholas J. Marco; Danielle Ozment

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Paper ID #37050Flipping a Required Mechanics Course with Different InstructorsDr. Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and is an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, struc- tural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at

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Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Badir, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ali Irmak Ozdagli, Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Micheal Abiodun Uduebor, Florida Gulf Coast University

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), and as a faculty member and junior consultant at FUTA (2013). His expertise spans deep foundations, pavement substructures, small dams, hydrocarbon contamination remediation, and landfill emission mitigation projects. Dr. Uduebor’s research focuses on sustainable civil infrastructure, ground improvement, and geohazards risk mitigation, leveraging his deep understanding of geomechanics and the application of water-repellent materials in geotechnical engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Targeted Self-Graded Problems in Engineering MechanicsAbstractEngineering mechanics is known to be a “bottleneck” course required in various engineeringdisciplines

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas

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Paper ID #45495Work in Progress: Incentivizing Independent Study in Engineering MechanicsCoursesDr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is a Senior Adjunct Faculty member and Fellow in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the School of Engineering’s Community College and Transfer Coordinator. She holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Incentivizing Independent Study in Engineering

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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-Source Textbook in a‬ ‭Large, Middle-Year Engineering Mechanics Course‬‭ bstract‬A‭This full paper examines how students interact with a new open-source mechanics textbook to‬ ‭assess its effectiveness. Foundational middle-year engineering courses, like Mechanics of‬ ‭Materials, usually occur in undergraduate engineering students' second and third years after‬ ‭completing the required general coursework (e.g., math, physics, and chemistry). These courses‬ ‭are often characterized by large enrollments, primarily lecture-based formats, and a significant‬ ‭amount of required content. In these types of classes, it is a common practice to require students‬ ‭to buy a homework access code and a textbook to complete the

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Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University

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, development, and operation. On the other hand, structural mechanics is physics thatstudies how motion and forces affect the deformable body. Thus, structural mechanics focuseson understanding physical laws that govern solid objects' behavior and applying these principlesto analyze and predict the response of materials and structures under various loads. That is,while SoS and structural mechanics are concerned with the behavior of systems, the formerfocuses on the overall design, management, and implementation of complex systems. The latterfocuses on studying physical laws and their application to specific components and structureswithin the system.This paper proposes using the SoS principles in structural mechanics education. By exploringthe SoS

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Miscellaneous Mechanics: Covid and Free Body Diagrams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Lord, Virginia Tech; Michael K. Thompson, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #37426Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic and Response on Student Performance inLarge Foundational Mechanics CoursesDr. James Lord, Virginia TechDr. Michael K. Thompson, Virginia Tech Dr. M. Keith Thompson is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and response on student performance in large foundational mechanics coursesAbstractIn Spring 2020, institutions were forced to make rapid changes to their teaching, attendance,assessment, and academic relief policies. Our

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Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder; Michael Anderson, P.E., United States Air Force

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Paper ID #36915The Evolution of a Flipped Dynamics CourseDr. Phillip Cornwell, United States Air Force Academy Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and is an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, struc- tural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000

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Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Mechanics in Rome: First Time for a New Study Abroad ProgramStudy abroad experiences have been shown to increase cross-cultural sensitivity, improveproblem-solving and communication skills, and student’s ability to work in diverse teams [1]-[4].At Cal Poly, we had our inaugural Mechanics in Rome program in Fall 2022. Twenty studentsfrom a variety of engineering majors took statics, dynamics, and strength of materials (all three-unit courses) while living together in the Trastevere region of Rome. In this Work-in-Progresspaper, I seek to describe our quarter abroad, provide tips on how others could establish a similarprogram, and also hope to get recommendations from others on how to improve

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #46582Innovative Pedagogical Tools for Applied Mechanics Using Physical ModelsDr. Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University Dr. Basel Alsayyed Dr. Basel Alsayyed is the Engineering Technology Program Director and an assistant professor of the practice in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Before joining WCU, Dr. Alsayyed was an Industrial Professor in the department of mechanical engineering, of University of Alberta (UofA), Canada. Prior to joining UofA, Dr. Alsayyed was an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in UAE University. With over 19 years of

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine E. Welsh, United States Air Force Academy; Lorena S. Grundy, Tufts University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #42872Thinking Outside the Box: Understanding Students Thinking on Statics inMechanicsCapt. Katherine E. Welsh, United States Air Force Academy Captain Katherine E. Welsh is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She has instructed the Fundamentals of Mechanics course, a unique course that teaches mechanics concepts to all students, including those who are not pursuing engineering degrees. Katie received her Active Duty commission from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment 150 at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

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Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #41748Analysis of Student Understanding of Force Using the Dynamics ConceptInventory, Think-Alouds and Confusion MatricesDr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics where he studied the vestibular organs in the inner ear using finite element models and vibration analyses. After graduating, he spent a semester teaching at a local community college and then two years at University of Massachusetts (Amherst) studying the

Conference Session

Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic J. Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Kurt M. Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Azize Akcayoglu; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; William A. Kitch, Angelo State University

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Paper ID #40193Context Matters: Continued Study of Results of Common Concept Questionsat Several Diverse InstitutionsDr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Christopher Papadopoulos is Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM).Prof. Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl serves as professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College in northwest Washington state. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active learning instructional

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Mary Rupe, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Lee Singleton, Whatcom Community College; Rebecca S. Borowski

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multipleorientations. They added new elements and deconstructed the models to feel the force or imaginehow measurements would be impacted if one parameter was changed while all others heldconstant. In interviews students made connections to previous courses as well as previousactivities and experiences with the models. In addition to using the 3D models, participants alsoused more than one representation (e.g. symbolic or 2D diagram) to solve problems andcommunicate thinking.While the use of models and manipulatives is commonplace in mechanics instruction, this workseeks to provide more nuanced information about how students use these learning aids todevelop and reinforce their own understanding of key concepts. The authors hope these findingswill be useful

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Jesse Woodward, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Zoe Madison Cornwell, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Chloe Ferguson, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Paper ID #45640Comparison of Dynamics Motion Capture Project ModalitiesDr. 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.Prof. Jesse Woodward, University of Wisconsin - Stout Assistant Professor of Animation and Digital Media and the Director of the Motion Capture Studio at the University of Wisconsin - Stout.Zoe Madison Cornwell, University of Wisconsin - StoutChloe Ferguson, University of Wisconsin - Stout ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #48464Leveraging ChatGPT 4.0’s Image Processing Feature for Enhanced Problem-SolvingSupport in Mechanical Engineering CoursesProf. Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Milad Rad is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. Besides his specialization in functional thermally sprayed coatings, he explores innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance student engagement in the classroom.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Livingston-Jha, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Haozhong Deng, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Yuhao Huai, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Detlor, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Wisconsin, Madison Jennifer Detlor is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She earned a B.S in Mathematics, Chemistry, and English, a M.S. in Engineering Mechanics and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She teaches core, large-enrollment courses at the first- through fourth-year level in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, such as statics, mechanics of materials, fluids, and heat transfer. Her research includes engineering education focused on interactive tools for the classroom and recruitment and retention of underserved students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-In-Progress