Conference Session

Building Success in the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University; Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

of ease in adapting quickly to a newmode of teaching, faculty must be innovative in using available technology to successfullyswitch to remote teaching, while keeping or increasing even further the efficiency of conveyingthe content of their courses.Faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) teaching “Engineering Mechanics,” asophomore-level 4-credit hour course covering both engineering statics and dynamics, shifted to aBlendFlex mode of course delivery with a virtual, asynchronous component. The class was splitinto two cohorts for in-person class meetings. The Learning Management System (Canvas)modules were organized into lesson pages with objectives and materials posted for each lesson.Before attending their assigned sessions

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Hong Zhang; Jennifer Kadlowec

mechanical design, whichincluded a mini lecture of material selection and a major project of engineering drawing.With the example of the Soccerbot, we discussed various types of materials, theirproperties and functions, and the way to choose them for different purposes. After that,we would bring them to the computer lab for a short course of engineering drawing usingSolidworks. The students were first directed through a tutorial of the software, and thenthey would try themselves to draw the Soccerbot control box, a shelled box with variousextrusions and openings. Finally, we would move to the more sophisticated BOEBot in the third week. Beforeplaying with it, we gave a brief presentation about sensors and their applications onrobots. Then we

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Roemer, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Debra Mascaro, University of Utah

competence of engineering undergraduates), programmatic and basic research, instructional development, and assessment.Debra Mascaro, University of Utah Debra J. Mascaro is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a B.A. in Physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She teaches freshman design and senior-/graduate-level classes in microscale engineering and organic electronics. Page 15.91.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Dawson, Northern Arizona University; Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Wainscott is the Engineering Librarian for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Illinois State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Surveying the Landscape: Exploring STEM Instructors' Selection Criteria for Instructional MaterialsAbstractRequired and supplemental instructional material selection is a key component for the design ofcollege courses. Our research explores the criteria that college instructors use when choosingbooks, videos, news items, and other instructional materials for students in science

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward F. Young; Jeffrey Morehouse; Jed Lyons

coursework and then designed an experiment toinvestigate it. Their design report included background theory, experimental procedures, abudget, a plan for implementation and an examination of safety implications. Middleberg notedthe many positive benefits of this experience. However, it was also stated that the studentsneeded more time for consultation with the instructors than was planned, and that they relied toomuch on the technical staff to select equipment and components.The approach taken in the Mechanical Systems Laboratory course is very similar to thatproposed by Middleberg. However, the laboratory experiments and lecture material presentedthroughout the semester are designed specifically to develop in the students the ability to

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Richards

, 6.In 1993, seven schools came together as the Foundation Coalition under the auspices of the NSFEngineering Education Coalitions Program. One of the major thrusts of this group was curriculumintegration. Building on the early work at Texas A&M, Texas A&M and Rose-Hulman developednew sophomore engineering curricula organized around the conservation and accounting principleto help students see the connections within their courses. At Texas A&M, this resulted in theSophomore Engineering Science Sequence consisting of five courses covering mechanics, ther-modynamics, materials, continuum mechanics, and electrical circuits and electronics.7 At Rose-Hulman, this resulted in a new core curriculum called the Rose-Hulman/Foundation

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Ghosh, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

, particles, rigid bodies, deformable media, Hooke’s law(if seen before), algebra, calculus and differentiation in a single discussion. The clarity of thisdiscussion is very important so that students would start taking notes for the first time. Theinstructor’s presentation skill is also very important. ESCC recommends a discussion based uponcommon understanding so that all instructors in core ME classes (Statics, Mechanics ofmaterials, Dynamics, Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer) are able to deliverthe same material uniformly. If students miss an 8 am class they can attend the 3:30 pm sectionof the same class and learn almost the same thought process, complete with examples. Asuggested way to present fluid mechanics connected with

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Gopi K. Mandadi; Subeshan Balakrishnan; Eylem Asmatulu

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference (Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, OK)Hands-on Training of Engineering Students on Recycling of Electronic Waste Materials Gopi K. Mandadi, Subeshan Balakrishnan and Eylem Asmatulu* Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260 *Email: e.asmatulu@wichita.eduAbstractE-waste is a common name of electronic products at the end of their useful life. A number of e-wastes coming from old and used computers, televisions, cellphones, radios, VCRs, stereos,copiers, and fax machines

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry G. Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); M.D. Abdullah Al Faruque, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #12273Impact of Upgrading Equipment for Strength of Materials Labs on StudentPerceptions, Motivation, and LearningHarry G Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, pavements, and mechanics of materials. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering education.Mr. MD Abdullah Al Faruque, Rochester Institute of Technology Abdullah Faruque is an assistant

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Mechanics

. Page 13.1168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching Multi-Body Dynamics in an Undergraduate Curriculum: An Intuitive and Explicit Formalism Based on Parasitic ElementsAbstractTypical undergraduate mechanical engineering curricula in North America do not include acourse in multi-body dynamics. A rigid body dynamics course covering single-body kinetics isusually completed in early semesters, and often the material is not revisited before graduation.Students typically graduate without a sense of how to simulate the forward dynamics of evensimple multi-body systems such as slider-crank or four-bar mechanisms. Engineers should havesome increased depth of understanding in this

Conference Session

Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

providing classroomassessment of the Mechanix teaching software under development. The test university is aprivate non-profit offering over 60 academic programs, including engineering and engineeringtechnology, the aeronautical sciences, business, education, the liberal arts, and sciences. Nearly500 of the 1400 undergraduate students on campus are in the School of Engineering and Page 26.1671.3Engineering Technology. Students participating in this study were all enrolled in theEngineering degree in one of six concentrations: biomedical, civil, computer, electrical,materials joining, and mechanical. Students from two sections of Engineering Statics

Conference Session

Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Leonard Anderson, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Institute. He is a certified professional constructor and licensed construction supervisor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Classroom Demonstration Module for Two and Three Dimensional Force Analysis : The Montessori Based Engineering (MBE) ModelAbstract:Statics or Engineering Mechanics 1 is a fundamental course for most engineering disciplines andincludes topics such as force systems, equilibrium, truss analysis, centroid, and moment ofinertia. Statics or Engineering Mechanics 1 is typically taught in the first semester of thesophomore year of the four-year engineering degree. It is usually observed that this is a difficultcourse for students and the passing rate is 60.7% [1]. The

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry G Cooke P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); MD Abdullah Al Faruque, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18874Impact of Mastering Engineering on Student Learning and Perceptions in aStrength of Materials CourseDr. Harry G Cooke P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, pavements, and mechanics of materials. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering education.Dr. MD Abdullah Al Faruque, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Abdullah Faruque is an assistant

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #43448Industry Perspectives on Mechanical Engineering TroubleshootingPatrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Associate Director of Makerspace, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adithya Kaushik, University of Cincinnati ; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Ce Gao, University of Cincinnati; Hazem Elzarka, University of Cincinnati

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #26841Building A Robotic Mechanism for Cleaning Trench DrainsMr. Adithya Kaushik, University of Cincinnati Graduate Student Mechanical and Materials Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Sciences University of CincinnatiDr. Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Dr. Janet Dong is an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the Uni- versity of Cincinnati. She is the director of UC Center for Robotics Research. She holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Davis, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, onestudent conducted the lesson while the rest of the team members sat with small groups of students tointeract informally and assist with the lesson activities. Materials developed for activities include anonline repository, lesson plans, supply lists, activity descriptions, and other supporting documents [2, 3]. In this paper, we present lessons developed by three Mechanical Engineering majors in the areas ofpipe design layout, computer vision systems, and plastic production, based on the students’ professionalexperiences. The students acquired the necessary background for their lessons while participating in theUniversity of Cincinnati’s co-operative education (co-op) program. In addition, two of the studentsattended the 2009 ACM SIGCSE

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford Univeristy; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

changes.We also summarize the feedback we received during the pilot games and describe our next stepsin terms of further changes. Ultimately, we hope that the game can be used to increase students’engagement and conceptual understanding in learning solid mechanics, and to help students drawconnections between the course material and real-world applications.IntroductionThe Introduction to Solid Mechanics class (ENGR 14) at Stanford University has undergonesignificant changes in the course structure over the last year. The changes aim to make the classmore interactive in order to help the students gain a firmer understanding of and appreciation forsolid mechanics, as suggested by Mazur (2003) [1] and Smith, et al.[2]. The principal method

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #9969Development and Assessment of an Inquiry-Based Learning Activity in Dy-namics: A Case Study in Identifying Sources and Repairing Student Miscon-ceptionsDr. James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Jim Widmann is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. Currently he teaches mechanics and design courses. He conducts research in the areas of machine design, fluid power control and engineering education. He is a past Chair of the ASEE-DEED Division and a U.S. Fulbright Scholar.Dr

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana; Jenna Kloosterman, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

]. Another study examined threemodes of homework (Online Only, Hand Written only and Hybrid) between 3 differentengineering classes and showed that students performed best when a hybrid style (both onlineand hand written) of homework was assigned [15]. This correlation between student performance on online homework assignments andexams has been investigated in engineering mechanics courses for several years now [2], [4], [9],[15], [17], [18]. In fact, a longitudinal study shows online homework leads to better studentperformance in a future mechanics of materials course [6] while others suggest a combination ofthe two is best [14], [15]. These works suggest that handwritten homework may provide a“muscle-memory” that will benefit students on

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech; Manfred Hampe, Technische Universitaet Darmstadt

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International

available at both universities.Examples of courses with a one-to-one match, both in content and in credits, include fluidmechanics, vibrations, controls, heat and mass transfer, and senior capstone design. Forinstance, the unique, required course at Virginia Tech on applied fluid mechanics and heattransfer design, was replaced with a cluster of non-required but regularly offered portfolio oflecture and laboratory courses at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, that taken together,covers the material of the required Virginia Tech course, with the surplus credits being appliedtowards the Virginia Tech technical elective requirements; thus no credits earned abroad remainunused once transferred home.The students from the Technische Universität

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Panther, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

institutions working in small groups to develop new, research-basedcourse materials for a sophomore level Mechanics of Materials course. Participants were giveninformational packets that contained previously researched misconceptions specific to theirassigned content area. Groups were given the freedom to create any type of material such asdemonstrations, homework problems or lectures but groups chose to focus on creating hands-onmaterials that were accompanied by a worksheet to guide students through the inquiry process.For example, the torsion group created an activity in which students manipulate a foam poolnoodle and make observations on how a square grid deforms as a torsional load is applied. Audioand video recordings from each group at the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Adjusting Course Content

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

studentproject work, instructor observations, and industry and student feedback.1. Introduction This paper provides the history of how and why a required freshman course wasdeveloped to introduce mechanical engineering students to machining. It begins with thehistorical reasoning behind the development of the course. This is followed by a description ofthe implementation strategy and the philosophy behind the course material development. Thecourse material that was developed is then presented. Finally, assessment of the effectiveness ofthe machining activities is included.2. Historical Background The York College of Pennsylvania Mechanical Engineering Program has alwaysrecognized the importance of including hands-on experiences and problem

Collection

2023 IL-IN Section Conference

Authors

Julie Mendez

2023 ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference Proceedings Specifications Grading in Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Julie Mendez Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus mendezju@iupuc.eduIntroductionAlternative grading practices are being used increasingly in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) courses in place of traditional points-based grading systems [1]–[17].One such method is specifications grading, in which student work is scored pass/fail according towhether the assignment submission met the provided requirements. The final course grade isdetermined by students completing pre

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-414: ALTERNATIVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS INMECHANICAL MEASUREMENT COURSESDavid Myszka, University of Dayton David Myszka is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Dave is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Ohio and is actively involved in applied research with industry, mostly related to design, computer analysis and instrumentation. Dave received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Dayton. He also received an M.B.A. degree from the University of Dayton

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville; Jared T. Fulcher, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate study, which includes threecalculus courses, differential equations, a calculus-based physics course with a lab component, achemistry course with a lab component, and three foundational mechanics courses (Statics,Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials). Additionally, Lower Division includes an introductoryME course, two ME integrated design courses with heavy project components, and a generaleducation course required for all freshman at UE. Minimum high school preparation for LowerDivision admission has been established to aid in accepting students that demonstrate potentialfor success in the program.Lower Division admission criteria are [8]: • Three-and-one-half years of mathematics with an average grade of B comprised of

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Engineering Economy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

Paper ID #8513Relationship of Final Grade and Use of On Line Course Materials for an En-gineering Economics CourseDr. Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is a professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industrial career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Dr. Joseph Wilck IV, East

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Nair Stem prof., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Electrical Engineering and Doctor at Electrical Engineering at EPUSP.Dr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), master in Science (1989) and phd in Education (1998) all of them from Universidade de S˜ao Paulo. Professor of Physics at Mau´a Institute of Technology, since 1994 and President of Teacher’s Academy of the same Institute, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Physics of Gym Elastic: Elastic Force and Energy of a Non-Linear MaterialAiming to analyze first-year engineering students' previous knowledge regarding elasticforce and energy, we chose to characterize an everyday material: gym latex elastics and tocompare it to a linear

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Michael Alvin Brewer jr., University of Georgia

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #16055Fostering Empathy in an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering CourseDr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Dr. Joachim Walther is an associate professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is a director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technol- ogy through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, educational psychology and social work. His research interests range from the role of em- pathy in engineering students’ professional formation, the role of reflection in engineering

Conference Session

Programs Using New Instrumentation Concepts

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Keska, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Instrumentation

AC 2010-984: INSTRUMENTATION EMPHASIS IN UNDERGRADUATEMECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMSJerry Keska, University of Louisiana, Lafayette Page 15.755.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Session XXX Instrumentation Emphasis in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Programs. Jerry K. Keska Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana-Lafayette Lafayette, LA 70506

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Kuhn, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

materials perspective. With this mindset, we postulate that materialsresearch is entering discipline unspecific mindset, meaning that researchers across disciplines areinterested and able to contribute to solving key problems. That is, researchers in materialsscience and engineering projects self-select based on interests which are independent ofacademic training. This hypothesis will be tested by analyzing the correlation between academicmajor and department of the research advisor for ~ 150 applicants to the NSF-site REU programat the USF FMMI. REU applicants are mainly from science (chemistry and physics) andengineering (chemical, mechanical, biomedical, materials, and electrical) disciplines, and areasked to rank three projects of interest