Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Medlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael West, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Deborah Mitchell, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jon Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Materials

to teach engineering and science principles to students must adapt toeffectively communicate these concepts based on the ethnicity, gender and previous educationalexperience. The current generation of students has matured in the modern computer world bylearning and recreating with computer-based programs and games. The creativity abilities andlearning methods associated with “hands-on” (kinesthesis) teaching methods have substantiallydecreased in recent years due to the availability and allure associated with computer based gamesand teaching programs. The Back in Black Blacksmithing project implemented at our campus isaimed at improving student understanding of the materials science concepts relating tocomposition, properties, processing and

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bok Kim, Div. of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chonbuk National University

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Materials

a materials laboratory course to provide basicprinciples in plastics testing for the 3rd or 4th year students in the Manufacturing andMechanical Engineering Technology programs at Rochester Institute of Technology(R.I.T.). The primary goal of the lab course is to introduce not only theories in plasticmaterials, but also to provide hands-on-experience in the ASTM (the American Society Page 13.52.8for Testing and Materials) standards in plastics testing. The development of lab contentsshould cover the needs to give proper preparation so that students can deal with inevitablechanges in materials science and engineering.Some concerns reflected on the

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Karaman, Texas A&M University; Ji Ma, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Jaime Grunlan, Texas A&M University

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Materials

Page 12.516.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of a Nano-filled Composite Experiment for a Freshman ClassAbstractProjects that help first-year engineering and science students become more familiar withconcepts of nanomaterials may become an important vehicle for increasing student interest andunderstanding of the potential of technologies that manipulate materials at the molecular level.The authors received a National Science Foundation NUE award entitled “InfusingNanomaterials into Undergraduate Science and Engineering Curricula” for the development ofan undergraduate Certificate in Nanomaterials within the colleges of engineering and science. Aspart of the NSF-supported

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Materials

. Page 13.1306.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Undergraduate Materials Research: Tensile Impact Toughness of PolymersAbstractMaterials science and engineering knowledge is vital for a solid foundation in mechanicalengineering. However, often students lose interest in this subject under the pressure of othermainstream subjects such as mechanics, design, manufacturing etc. Strong foundation inmaterials leads to improved student interest and success in follow up courses such as design. Agroup of 4 senior machine design students was assigned to design and build a prototype of abench top portable impact tester for polymers. The tester was designed to use standard ASTMD18221

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson, Central Washington University

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Materials

primary focus forthe ceramics course. Most students do not engage often in structural design regardingcompression, but may be introduced to ‘column design’ as an example. Introductions usuallyoccur in a ‘Strength of Materials’ course2. Thereafter, information may be found in some‘Machine Design’ courses3. Typical engineering handbooks4 also summarize column design,and relate the variety of analytical approaches. There are numerous ‘critical load’ equations fordifferent materials (e.g. steel vs. aluminum) and different lengths (e.g. ‘short’-Euler vs. ‘long’-Johnston). In practice, the predominant method for design of any sort is numerical. On a recentperuse of the Internet, a site was found that listed many numerical analysis programs that

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Materials

AC 2008-1742: MATERIAL SCIENCE MEETS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONWHILE BUILDING AN INDUCTION PULSE ELECTRIC MOTORJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall is the Industrial Power and Energy Coordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specializations include Power and Energy Processing, Electronic Control Systems, Automation, and Plant Layout / Material Handling. Page 13.868.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Material Science Meets Engineering Education While Building an

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Abramowitz, Purdue University Calumet

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Materials

AC 2008-1952: BASSWOOD BRIDGESHarvey Abramowitz, Purdue University Calumet HARVEY ABRAMOWITZ Harvey Abramowitz received a BS in Materials Science, and MS and EngScD degrees in Extractive Metallurgy/Mineral Engineering, all from Columbia University. After graduating, he was a Research Engineer for Inland Steel, where he worked on metal recovery from waste streams. He is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Calumet. Prof. Abramowitz teaches courses in materials science and engineering, solid waste management, introduction to engineering design, and the freshman experience

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Materials

Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston. Among these are twointeractive demonstrations housed in an acrylic display case intended to facilitate theunderstanding of SMAs and their possible applications. The demonstrations have been designedto show SMA wire actuation displacement and force in an interactive, easy-to-use fashion.To further enhance undergraduate learning in the area of smart materials, the development ofthis interactive demonstration was assigned as a senior capstone design project allowing fourstudents in mechanical and electrical engineering to gain hands-on experience in designing anintelligent system.The Interactive SMA DemonstrationGeneral Description of the Interactive SMA DemonstrationFour undergraduate senior

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otto Wilson, Catholic University of America

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Materials

AC 2007-3120: NANOSCALE HETERO-COAGULATION AND ABSORPTIONPHENOMENA: MAGNETIC BONE MINERALOtto Wilson, Catholic University of America Dr. Otto C. Wilson, Jr. received his Ph.D. in Ceramic Science and Engineering from Rutgers University in 1995. Otto conducted post doctoral studies in bioceramics at the University of Maryland (UM) and Johns Hopkins University and taught at UM from 1997-2003. In September, 2003 he joined the Biomedical Engineering Faculty at Catholic University where he focuses on research and teaching in biomimetics, biomaterials, biomineralization, bone, and tissue engineering in the Biomimetics, Orthopedics, and Nanomaterials Education/Composite Research for Advanced

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Materials

with fast-actingcomputers. “These characteristics suggest a number of unusual engineering applicationssuch as fluid clutches and vibration isolators”. 13 According to J. David Carlson of theLord Corp, “A good example of unwanted vibratory motion is a washing machine in itsspin cycle trying to walk out of the room. MR damping can correct this and other problemvibrations”. 14 A professor of materials science and engineering at North Carolina StateUniversity also feels that “magneto-rheological fluids will lead to a whole new generationof brakes, automatic transmissions, actuator devices, hydraulic valves, pump parts, andmotors”. 15 “MR fluids are usually applied in one of two modes. MR fluid operating in valve mode, with fixed

Conference Session

NEW Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Stair, Northwestern University; Buckley Crist, Jr, Jr, Northwestern University

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Materials

2006-2264: USING HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCES TOUNDERSCORE CONCEPTS AND TO CREATE EXCITEMENT ABOUTMATERIALSKathleen Stair, Northwestern University Kathleen Stair was awarded a B.S. in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. She spent seven years as a Research Engineer with the Amoco Technology Company in Naperville, Illinois, where she was responsible for growth of GaAs-based materials using Molecular Beam Epitaxy. She has been a senior lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern since 1996, and is responsible for many of the undergraduate laboratories.Buckley Crist, Jr, Northwestern University Buckley Crist was

Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bahr, Washington State University

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Materials

AC 2009-2437: A MATERIALS OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY MSEUNDERGRADUATES FOR JUNIOR-HIGH STUDENTS FOCUSED ONGRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONSDavid Bahr, Washington State University Page 14.47.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Materials Outreach Program Developed by MSE Undergraduates for Junior High Students Focused on Grade Level ExpectationsAbstractThe Material Advantage chapter at Washington State University has developed a teaching toolkitto address materials related topics for students at the 7th and 8th grade levels in the state ofWashington. The students in the chapter surveyed junior high school science teachers in regardsto topics they

Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin; Jeffrey Swab, United States Military Academy

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Materials

Page 14.104.2 materials textbooks.DemonstrationA basic tenant of materials engineering - our mantra - is that structure, processing, properties,and performance are all interrelated and interdependent. There are several layers that thisdemonstration can unravel and used to elucidate mechanical behavior and affects of processingin a semi-quantitative manner (full quantification can be left to laboratories). We typically usepolyethylene grocery bags since they cost us nothing, but some garbage bags may work as well.As many samples as necessary for the class can be quickly generated using a straight edge,marker, and scissors. We will typically divide the samples into so-called longitudinal andtransverse, depending on the

Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

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Materials

AC 2009-1685: HANDS-ON LAB DEMONSTRATION TO TEACH HOWMECHANICAL PROPERTIES CHANGE DUE TO COLD WORKING ANDRECRYSTALLIZATIONDaniel Magda, Weber State University Page 14.663.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Hands on Lab Demonstration to Teach how Mechanical Properties Change Due to Cold Working and RecrystallizationAbstractLaboratories that employ hands-on demonstration to change material properties play animportant role in understanding why materials are selected for different design specifications.Engineering students take courses in mechanics of material, machine design, finite elementanalysis and capstone senior projects. These courses require

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Science Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Emails: ravivd@fau.edu, jyepes@fau.edu, nostro2018@fau.eduAbstract Calculus is a basis for advanced mathematics for many university students and inparticular for engineering students. Calculus courses introduce many important concepts andideas that are not only applicable to STEM fields, but also play a role in day-to-day life. We haveobserved that many engineering students struggle with basic concepts in calculus due to itsdaunting deviation from topics found in earlier math courses and the disconnect to real-lifeexamples. This is due in part to the current structure of curricula that follow a more “traditionaltextbook structure” by relying on

Conference Session

Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Marshall

, minerals, and ceramics(Scott, 1984).When a magnetic field is applied to the smart fluid, positive and negative charges on theparticles respond by separating, so each particle then has a positive end and a negativeend. Particles of the magneto-rheological fluid then link together in the same manner thatthe north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of another magnet (Duclos,1988).Magneto-rheological fluids can activate from solids to liquids so fast, they will work wellwith fast-acting computers. These characteristics suggest a number of unusualengineering applications such as fluid clutches and vibration isolators (Duclos, 1988).According to Hans Conrad, professor of materials science and engineering at NorthCarolina State University

Conference Session

Developments in Chem Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Sternberg

for these activities originate from many different sources including the coursetextbook3 which includes a section entitled ‘Classroom Demonstrations and LaboratoryExperiments’ that lists a huge number of ideas from the National Educators' Workshop--Standard Experiments in Engineering Materials, Science, and Technology, proceedingsfrom 1988 to 1999. Additional idea sources originated from students, colleagues, and theauthor’s daily experience with the world. References for similar activities and ideas areincluded in the following experimental procedures. All of the ideas discussed in thispaper have been fine-tuned and applied to local constraints by the author and his students.ProceduresThe following section lists the hands on activities used

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Naomi Tillison; David Hand

Hands-On Learning of Water Treatment Design Naomi L. Tillison, David W. Hand Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractThe Environmental Process and Simulation Center (EPSC) was created at MichiganTechnological University (MTU) with the aim of enhancing understanding of physical, chemical,and biological processes used in environmental engineering applications. In 2004, a hands-ondesign course for undergraduate environmental engineering students was offered for the firsttime utilizing MTU’s EPSC; the goal of this course was to provide students with valuableexperiences of designing, operating, and

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #27468Motivation on Programming Assignments in Materials Science and Engineer-ingDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is an Assistant Professor of Teaching Materials Science and Engineering at the Uni- versity of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ com- putational literacy and life-long learning of computational materials science tools. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University; Braden T. Smith, Mississippi State University

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Materials

, Mississippi State University Braden T. Smith obtained a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He is currently a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Mississippi State University who is concurrently enrolled in the masters and doctoral degree programs and recieved the 2015 Construction Materials Research Center Teaching Assistant Award. Page 26.832.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Hands on Development of Communication Skills Within an Undergraduate Construction Materials

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Materials

Paper ID #16174Designing a Sophomore Materials Science Laboratory Course Centered onSustainabilityDr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories and Faculty Lecturer within the De- partment of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida Herbert Wetheim College of Engineering. Her focus is on developing curriculum based on best practices for students in engineering and physics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design of a Sophomore Materials Sciences Laboratory Centered on

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Materials

were immediately apparent and perhaps some thatmay not be evident for some time into the future. This project demonstrates the utility oftransforming our standard of instruction both inside and outside the classroom to create an Page 22.1241.9engaging atmosphere where students become eager to learn. This material is based upon worksupported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1037779.Bibliography:1. Cottrell, David S., Chung-Suk Cho, Na Lu, and Robert Swan, “Innovative Collaboration to Provide Hands-On Educational Opportunities for Engineering Students: Integrating ‘Habitat for Humanity’ into a First Year

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Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

AC 2011-447: DEVELOPMENT OF A LABORATORY MODULE IN HY-BRID BIODEGRADABLE CORNSTARCH MATERIALSSpencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dr. Spencer Seung-hyun Kim is Associate Professor in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Tech- nology/Packaging Science (MMETPS) Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He works as Associate Director in American Packaging Corp. (APC) Center for Packaging Innovation at RIT. Dr. Kim’s research interests are in advanced materials synthesis and characterization. His research area fo- cuses on packaging science and technology. Dr. S. Kim graduated with B.S. in Ceramics Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea (1979) and obtained M.S. (1989) and

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Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Steven John Kosciol, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

AC 2011-77: MEASURING ANGLE OF TWIST IN A TORSION EXPERI-MENTSurendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) ”Vinnie” Gupta is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and a member of the graduate faculty of Ma- terials Science & Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY). He is a recipient of the 2000 Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching. At RIT, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Mechanics, Computational Techniques, and Materials Science.Steven John Kosciol, Rochester Institute of Technology Senior Mechanical Technician - Mechanical Engineering Department

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Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Materials

extensive graphing of the data improved their skills set not only in this class butother engineering technology classes where they are required to present graphical data. Theelement of learning material properties by a hands on application testing labs conducted bystudents was a tremendous success in this material’s selection class. Overall this lab addition hasbeen a successful motivational learning tool for students. Page 22.11.16References1. Elements of Material Science and Engineering, Lawrence H. Van Vlack, Pub. Addison-W esley, Fourth Edition Commercial Steel Treating Processes, 1980, Pg. 386-388.2. Engineering Materials

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Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alexander Dillon, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Materials

skills.Course Design and GoalsOlin’s introductory materials science is a project-based course that combines new pedagogicalpractices with modern laboratory facilities. The introductory materials science course employs aproject-based approach and emphasizes hands-on experimentation. The course’s strong linkagesto everyday stuff – products such as sporting goods, tools, and toys – as well as cutting edgematerials and processes are highly appealing to Olin’s undergraduate engineering students.The course is designed to provide significant opportunities for student self-direction.Several key elements of the course give students practice in controlling their own learningprocess. The course features open-ended projects with self-designed experiments, self

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Materials

yourintroductory materials science course. For you, this course represents one of the last foundationalengineering courses you must complete before you start your major course sequence. Viewedanother way, this course is your gateway to the “real” engineering courses. You are feelingexcited but a bit nervous, anticipating what is sure to be a tough few years of engineeringeducation. You wonder about the students around you, how they did in the “weed out” courses,how smart they are, how far along in the program they may be.Your instructor enters, and all the whispers in the room quickly fall to silence. The instructor isfairly new to the mechanical engineering department, so you have not heard much about histeaching style. He is younger than you expected

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Na Lu, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Robert Swan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Materials

. Page 15.741.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Collaboration to Provide Hands-On Educational Opportunities for Engineering Students: Integrating Habitat for Humanity into a First Year “Construction Materials” CourseIntroduction In recent years, much has been written about the many potential benefits resulting from afreshman-level ―Introduction to Engineering‖ or ―Introduction to Materials‖ course. Despitethese benefits, however, many institutions have been unable to add such a course to theirengineering curricula for a variety of legitimate reasons. At the University of North Carolina atCharlotte, the creation of a new program in Construction

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science for the 21st Century

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

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Materials

have found that thisapproach does excite students about materials engineering and science. For example, studentshave completed numerous independent undergraduate research projects investigating “why”(from a materials engineering aspect) an instrument produces the sound it does and have madetraditional instruments from new, advanced materials. Several students have also completedimpromptu experiments on their own to help them understand the complex behaviors ofmaterials in their own instruments. These short experiments ranged from changing guitar bodymaterials to clarinet reed materials. The use of musical instrument engineering in class is part ofa larger transformation of this course from a traditional lecture delivery format to an active

Conference Session

NEW Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Vollaro, Western New England College

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Materials

., Page 11.565.5 word or mouth, is good advertisement for the program the following year.d. WNEC School of Engineering Faculty WNEC faulty provide the girls with insight and examples of the engineers in today’s workplace through brief presentations. The theme of problems solving is woven throughout the professor’s talk and care is taken to select a variety of applications or products that girls may encounter in their daily lives. With experience in engineering education, the faculty member can develop or adopt the age appropriate activities for the program. Also, the educational materials to describe and facilitate the hands-on design activity are developed as a project workbook. The two design projects, as well as the