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Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Jordan Ford, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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Paper ID #43567A Secure, Scalable Approach to Student-Graded Homework for Self-ReflectionDr. Matthew Jordan Ford, University of Washington Matthew J. Ford (he/him) received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and went on to complete his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. After completing a postdoc with the Cornell Active Learning Initiative, he joined the School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma to help establish its new mechanical engineering program. His teaching and research interests include solid mechanics, engineering

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Hume, P.E., United States Military Academy; Adrian Biggerstaff, United States Military Academy; Eric B. Williamson, U.S. Military Academy

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Paper ID #37490The Efficacy of Student-Revised Homework Assignments in an IntroductoryEngineering CourseCapt. Robert A. Hume, P.E., United States Military Academy Robert A. Hume is an Instructor of Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point and an active duty Army Engineer Officer. He is a graduate of West Point (B.S. in Civil Engineering) and the University of Cambridge (MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development). His research interests include sustainable infrastructure design, energy efficiency, and engineering education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Missouri.Lt. Col. Adrian

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shelby Hutchens, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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ethnicitywas another aspect that the students appreciated. As aspiring future academics, they gained abetter understanding of the various pedagogical approaches in engineering education throughfirst-hand research experience and mentoring by a faculty team. The students also noted growth intheir professional development while having a wonderful time working in the community. Beingpart of the community has been an invaluable learning experience for the students.ConclusionThe ability of the CoP that oversees the introductory engineering mechanics courses at theUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to be self-sustaining over the past ten years is worth aclose examination. The commitment to the initial transformation levels of connecting faculty in aCoP

Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rawan Aqel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Samia Tarannum, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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engineering experts[2]. For long-term impact, studies on enhancing engineering education and integrating real-worldteam-based practice to foster collaborative expertise should be considered. Research indicates thatengineering students frequently drop out of engineering programs [3]. There are numerousexplanations for this phenomenon, and a comprehensive examination of existing literature haspinpointed six commonly cited factors. These factors include classroom and academic climate,grades and conceptual understanding, self-efficacy and self-confidence, high school readiness,interest and career ambitions, and race and gender.Existing literature indicates that minoritized students in engineering courses encounter variousbarriers, such as issues related

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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chemicalengineering faculty. The Concept Warehouse has nearly 3,000 concept questions forimplementation in or outside of class. Faculty can view responses in real time or after thequestion has closed. The Concept Warehouse has grown rapidly in use by students and facultyand been expanded to include mechanical engineering course concepts. An initial study [2] hasassessed integration of Concept Warehouse at seven diverse institutions: a large research publicuniversity, a small private university, two 2-year colleges, a large non-PhD granting publicuniversity, a mid-sized public university, and a bilingual research university. Mechanicsinstructors at the seven diverse institutions implemented four common statics and four commondynamics concept questions. In

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute

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successfulaspects of their problem solving approach could then be taught, trained, or generalized, theycould potentially be used to promote problem solving success as was the initial goal of the parentproject of this work.Methodology Figure 1: Engineering statics problem used in think-aloud interviews [26].A think aloud interview protocol [27-30] was developed for use in this, and prior, studies inwhich participants were tasked with solving a rigid body equilibrium problem typical of anengineering statics course (Fig.1). As is typical of think aloud interviews, participants were askedto verbalize their thoughts as they solved the problem, while the investigator probed theirthinking or added followup questions. Research participants were

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #47897TL;DR Students don’t read textbooks: designing online reference pages toenhance student learningJean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand is an undergraduate student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and rising doctoral student at Virginia Tech. His interests are in Operations Research, specifically optimization under uncertainty and Markov decision processes. His current research uses Network Theory and Mixed Integer-Linear Programming (MILP) to determine unintended disparities in the impact of

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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teaching environments and that students in a process focused course may initially lag inconceptual understanding compared to more traditional approaches.The data for Research Question I is found in Figure 5. After reviewing the data, it wasdetermined that the coarse binning of grade data worked well for binning concept inventory data,but disguised differences in longform problem success. As such, Research Question I cannot beanswered at this time and an analysis of this question will be left for a future study.As acknowledged at the beginning of the paper, the number of uncontrolled variables is too greatto exhaustively explore or conclusively answer these questions and that is not the goal here. Theresults are adequate to raise questions about

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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for DASA Aerospace in Wedel, Germany 1993. His initial research also made a major contribution to the M1A1 barrel reshape initiative that began in 1995. Shortly afterwards he was selected for a 1 year appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point where he taught Mathematics. Following these accomplishments he worked on the SADARM fire and forget projectile that was finally used in the second gulf war. Since that time, circa 2002, his studies have focused on unmanned systems both air and ground. His team deployed a bomb finding robot named the LynchBot to Iraq late in 2004 and then again in 2006 deployed about a dozen more improved LynchBots to Iraq. His team also assisted in the deployment of 84

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

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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. Students were typicallyasked to first perform calculations on their worksheet, which they would later validate using theapp. The activities were initially deployed in the fall semester of 2023, then subsequentlyrefined based on instructor and student feedback. Students using the AR app were each assignedan AR headset at the start of the activity; sharing devices was not necessary.5. Research MethodsObjectivesThe objectives of the IRB-approved study were to:1. Assess the impact of the AR-based activities on students' fundamental understanding of vectors and vector operations2. Assess the usability and user friendliness of the app3. Solicit feedback from students and course instructors to identify areas of improvement for the app and the

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacklyn Wyszynski, University of Pittsburgh; David Adam DeFrancisis, University of Pittsburgh; David Pabst, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh

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in the focus group than surveydata, as did (S), (RT), and (ER). There was a significant difference in the frequency of response ofthe (FS) descriptor, which was more commonly used in the focus groups. Unlike the survey, focusgroups allowed students to elaborate extensively on their usage. These augmented explanationsmay account for the inflation of thematic codes observed in the focus group data. Anotherexplanation may lie in the researcher’s involvement in the focus group interviews. Immediatelyprior to initiating the focus groups, the researchers reassured students that their comments wouldhave no bearing on academic performance or perceptions of the individual’s character. A higherlevel of comfort was likely established throughout the

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Samuel Van Horne, University of Delaware

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required to solvethis problem, as well as the labels and symbols used in the mathematical prompt being differentfrom those presented in the problem.Findings - Class Notes Based Prompt Figure 3: Prompt based on Statics course notes [31].Based on peer debriefing and discussion within the research team, the decision was made afterconducting the five initial interviews using the equation based prompt to change the interventionto utilize a more applied prompt rather than a purely mathematical formulation. To this end, anexcerpt of the notes from the Statics class taught in the mechanical engineering department atUD was chosen for use as the prompt when students struggled to find the centroid. The reasoningfor using this prompt was

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

Collection

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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Paper ID #46730Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Open-Source Textbook in a Large, Middle-YearEngineering Mechanics CourseOlivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering from Roger Williams University. Her research interests include developing professional skills for engineering students and understanding mathematics barriers that exist within engineering.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Jacob Grohs, PhD is Director

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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modelAnalysisThematic analysis of the videos was used [13]. After all the interviews had been completed, eachwas viewed several times and general observations about the tools students used while solvingproblems were noted. Initial codes were developed, and multiple researchers coded selectedsections of student interviews to discuss clarity of codes and consistency in coding. Revisions tothe coding scheme were made based on the coding discussions and all interviews were coded toensure reliability of coding. These discussions promoted reflexivity and dialogue among theresearch team, ultimately leading to the development of new codes (e.g. codes related tocommunication) [14] [15]. After refining the coding scheme, reliability of coding was 98%.Disagreements were

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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communication withstudents, initiate homework problems during lecture sessions, reduce the number of problems onhomework and exams, and grant extensions on homework assignments when deemed appropriate[2]. Furthermore, research by Murnane, Summers, and Wolf indicates that teacher characteristicsplay a pivotal role in student learning and achievement [8], [9]. Effective teaching, characterizedby clarity, consistency, and alignment with institutional academic standards, has been identifiedas a common denominator in high-performing schools [1], [7], [14], [15]. Teachers who align theirpedagogical strategies with established academic standards contribute to improved studentachievement and institutional success.Alternate Pedagogy: Reuse of Questions on

Conference Session

Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Magee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Paper ID #38386Characterizing Student Work while Solving Ill-Defined Statics Problemsin GroupsMax Magee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Max Magee is an undergraduate research assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. He is majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Law and Mathematics and set to graduate in May 2023. After graduation, Max plans on seeking employment in the Aerospace field, preferably working with space craft.Dr. Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the

Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jennifer deWinter, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #37142WIP: Toward a Free-Body Diagram Mobile ApplicationDr. Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University Andrew Sloboda is an Assistant Professor at Bucknell University where he teaches a variety of mechanics- based courses. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and how context impacts student learning.Prof. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Prof. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz joined WPI in August 2015. While at UC Berkeley for her Ph.D., Prof. Wodin-Schwartz was a teaching assistant for both mechanical and electrical engineering courses including

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University

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Coast University (FGCU). She earned a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Originally from Hawaii, her journey into academia began with the Rensselaer Medalist award and being selected into the inaugural class of Gates Millennium Scholars. Before joining FGCU, she was a visiting Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in the Division of Science and Technology at the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai China. She has trained with ASCE’s Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) initiative, been exploring and applying evidence-based strategies for instruction, and is a proponent of Learning Assistants (LAs). Her

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

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

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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generalizable.Furthermore, relying on interviews as the primary data collection method could lead to responsebias, as participants might feel inclined to give socially desirable responses. Despite theselimitations, the study offers meaningful insights into the challenges students face withengineering statics. In response to some of the difficulties identified, we have implemented amentoring program, where students are paired with past successful students who have completedthe statics course. This initiative aims to provide additional support outside the classroom andhelp students navigate challenging concepts. However, we have not yet systematically assessedthe effectiveness of this program, and future research will be needed to evaluate its impact onstudent

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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offer a more comprehensive dataset for analysis. To address this, we have initiated thecollection of multiple student surveys throughout the semester and will report on our findings infuture research publications.References [1] L. Rubin H., P. Manuel J., and B. Cristian C., Computational Physics: Problem Solving with Python. Wiley-VCH, 2007, vol. Second revised and enlarged edition. [2] G. M. Lu, D. R. Trinkle, A. Schleife, C. Leal, J. Krogstad, R. Maass, P. Bellon, P. Y. Huang, N. H. Perry, M. West, T. Bretl, and G. L. Herman, “Impact of integrating computation into undergraduate curriculum: New modules and long-term trends,” in 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, 2020. [3] A. D. Santo, J. C. Farah, M. L. Martinez, A. Moro, K

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Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami; Max Cacchione, University of Miami; Mert Okyay, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Paper ID #37585In-Situ Bending Moment Visualization of a Structure Using AugmentedReality and Real-Time Object DetectionDr. Diana Arboleda, University of Miami Diana Arboleda, PhD., P.E. is a structural engineering Senior Lecturer at the University of Miami, Florida. She received her B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Miami in 1988 and, after a full career as a software engineer in corporate America, she returned to academia by earning a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami in 2014. Her research interests and experience are in the fields of concrete sustainability, composite material

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #39879Mechanics in Rome: First Time for a New Study Abroad ProgramDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. In 2011-12, Brian did a professor exchange in Munich, and in 2017 an exchange in Karlsruhe Germany. Additionally, he established a Mechanics in Rome study abroad program that ran for the first time in Fall 2022

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #45478Flipping the Engineering Mechanics Classroom: A Survey of InstructionalApproachesDr. Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Jacob Moore is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Mont Alto. He has a PhD in Engineering Education and a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include open educational resources, concept mapping, and student assessment techniques.Dr. Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Anna Howard is a Teaching Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Miner, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Alice Alipour P.E., Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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their retention in engineering [2].Many educators have explored strategies to enhance students’ conceptual understanding ofStatics, aiming to improve their overall performance in the course. One method for reinventingthe way Statics is taught was proposed by introducing a more hands-on and physical approach tolearning the concepts [3]. With this, several demonstrations are proposed with props used forstudents to see and feel interactions involving forces. Other research using physical models hasbeen used for the conceptual understanding of specific topics in Statics such as trusses [4, 5].Among the different topics, the lack of conceptual understanding among students is particularlypronounced when dealing with three-dimensional problem. The

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University; Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #41518Impacts of a Free-body Diagram Mobile App on Content Mastery and Women’sSelf-EfficacyDr. Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University Andrew Sloboda is an Assistant Professor at Bucknell University where he teaches a variety of mechanics- based courses. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of nonlinear dynamics and how context impacts student learning.Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur is a researcher and evaluator with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a dual appointment with the Center for Project-Based Learning and the Morgan Teaching and

Conference Session

Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Hill, University of Detroit, Mercy

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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research interests lie in the areas of vehicle control, control and diagnosis of discrete- event systems, modular and hierarchical control, and engineering education. Dr. Hill also has a strong interest in diversifying the STEM pipeline and leads the innovating Detroit’s Robotics Agile Workforce (iDRAW) program in partnership with underserved Detroit-area high schools. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Employing live scripts for implementing virtual laboratories and activities Richard Hill Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #46826Early Career Engineering Instructors’ Perceptions and Practices RegardingEquity While Adapting an Instructional System: A Dual Case StudyAnyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Anyerson Cuervo is a Ph.D. Engineering Education student at Purdue University. Anyerson has a background in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in materials science. He has work experience in engineering roles at Colombian companies and has taught materials science and technical drawing courses at Colombian universities for four years. His current research interests involve teacher identity development

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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Paper ID #41550Pull, Twist, and Break: Helping Engineering Students Visualize MaterialFailuresBrandon Clumpner, United States Military AcademyDr. Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy Kevin McMullen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut. His research interest areas include bridge engineering, protective structures, and engineering education.Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy ©American

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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of teaching experience at different universities such as Northeastern, Suffolk and Tufts. He has been teaching as a profesDr. 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 research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in Manufacturing, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 INNOVATIVE LEARNING IN ENGINEERING DYNAMICS