Conference Session

Technical Session 3a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Nolan Tsuchiya PE, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Pacific Southwest Section

courses were identified by the authors as having the most potential for lastingimpact from ME 100L because they are heavily project-based and require building andprogramming of a physical mechanical system. • ME 220L – Strength of materials laboratory • ME 325/L – Machine design laboratory • ME 340 – Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems • ME 435/L – Theory and design of mechanical measurements • ME 439/L – Control of mechanical systemsTwo additional courses were identified as likely containing a mixture of students who took theold version of ME 100L and the redesigned version of ME 100L. • ME 312 – Fluid mechanics II • ME 313L – Fluid mechanics laboratoryAmong the 201 surveys that were analyzed, 125 students took the

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University ; Mohsin Mohammad Taufiq, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

would use a web camera to sense the ball’s location [2]. Research showed analternate option to use a touch sensor. Continuation of research would eventually lead to theconsideration of using a resistive touch screen. Resistive touch screens use two layers of materialthat enclose a circuit. The top layer is flexible which causes the surface to deform when a force isapplied. The deformation changes the resistance that the circuit experiences which can be read asa change in voltage. Each corner of the sensor detects the voltage change and the microcontrollerwill take in the voltage changes from each corner and translate it into a coordinate. Due to howthe resistive touch screen works, any material can be used on it. The resistive touch screen

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

which a sound understanding of theprerequisite topics are needed. A course sequence in thermodynamics is an ideal vehicle for suchan examination. A full understanding of the materials covered in the first course is essential forthe successful completion of the second course.All mechanical engineering degree programs in the United States require at least one course or atwo course sequence in thermodynamics. The requirement is typically either a single 3 or 4semester hour (SCH) course or a two-semester course sequence in thermodynamics, totaling 6 Page 23.343.2SCH. Many of those programs requiring a single course, also offer a second course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #24878Development of a Bio-inspired Robotics CourseDr. Hamid Vejdani, Lawrence Technological University Hamid Vejdani, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Lawrence Technological University. His research interests include dynamical modeling, control and robotics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of bio-inspired robotics courseAbstractIn this paper, the development of a new senior level course and its outcome results are presented.This course was offered during spring 2018 at Lawrence

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Pyrtle III P.E., University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #27596Effects of Homework Policy on Student PerformanceDr. Frank Pyrtle III P.E., University of South Florida Frank Pyrtle, III is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He received his BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, and his PhD in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined the department in 2004 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including fluid systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, thermal systems, advanced conduction, radiation, and mathematics. He is also

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard V. Melnyk, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy; Daniel Richard Brown

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Mechanical Engineering

withadditional, custom material for ME312. The team that designed ME311 selected this textbecause, at the time, it was the only commercially available text that covered the majority of therequired material. However, the textbook did not completely achieve the degree of integrationdesired. For example, chapter 5 of the text details the First Law of Thermodynamics, whilechapter 12 covers the Mechanical Energy equation. The text did show how the traditional FluidMechanics energy equation was derived from the First Law of Thermodynamics, however. In2008, the third edition of this text was used, but only for one academic year. Changes in the latest edition of the text eliminated several topics from the textbook thatwere important for the courses. For

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7382A Comparison of Design Self-Efficacy of Mechanical Engineering Freshmen,Sophomores, and SeniorsMs. Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Julie S Linsey, Texas A&M University Page 23.30.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Comparison of Design Self-Efficacy of Mechanical Engineering Freshmen, Sophomores, and SeniorsAbstractSelf-efficacy, a person’s belief about their own ability for a particular skill, has been shown to behighly

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Adrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #18468Impact of High-Performing Teams on Student LearningDr. Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2012.Dr. Carl W. Luchies, University of KansasAdrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas I am a graduate student in the Social Psychology

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-176: STUDENT IMPLEMENTATION OF A UNIQUE GREENHOUSEHEATING PROJECTKevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University Kevin Schmaltz has been teaching thermo-fluid, energy conversion and professional component courses in Mechanical Engineering at Western Kentucky University since 2002. These include the Freshman Experience, Sophomore Design, Junior Design and the Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was the ME Department Chair at Lake Superior State University for five years and the University Distinguished Teacher in 2001. Before entering the academic world, he was a project engineer for Shell Oil for eight years, designing and building offshore oil and

Conference Session

Capstone Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Vipul Laddha, Kettering University; Sualp Ozel P.E., Autodesk, Inc.; James Herzing

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3018: DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF A CAR-TRUCK STANDProf. Raghu Echempati, Kettering University Raghu Echempati is in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He has several years of teaching, research, and consulting experience. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and SAE. He has more than 100 technical paper publications in journals and conference proceedings of repute. He has chaired several sessions at national and international conferences and delivered numerous invited talks and keynote addresses. He has reviewed several textbooks, journal papers, and conference papers. He is an active member of many conference committees.Mr. Vipul Laddha, Kettering UniversityMr. Sualp Ozel P.E

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ben J. Stuart, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and he is a registered professional environmental engineer.Dr. Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University Dr. Karina Arcaute received her BS in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Chi- huahua, and her MS (Mechanical Engineering) and PhD (Materials Science and Engineering) from the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Arcaute is the Director of First Year Engineering Programs in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 ASSESSMENT AND APPLICATIONS OF THE CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY TO

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26193Teaching Thermodynamic Properties of Water Without TearsDr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. from University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and combustion catalysis using nanopar- ticles. He is also involved in developing educational apps for instructional and research purposes.Dr. Francis (Mac) Haas, Rowan University Mac Haas, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Jim Cowart, U.S. Naval Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4611: THERMODYNAMIC MODELING OF 18TH CENTURYSTEAM ENGINESDr. Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy Matthew A. Carr is a Permanent Military Professor of mechanical engineering and Nuclear Submarine Officer.Jim Cowart, U.S. Naval Academy Jim Cowart has a Ph.D. from MIT, 2000. Page 25.1357.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Thermodynamic Modeling of a Newcomen Steam EngineabstractThe steam engine developed by Thomas Newcomen was the first successful reciprocating engineand celebrates its 300th anniversary this year. Newcomen’s first engine was built in 1712 andmore

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National Laboratories; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20513The Development of a Freshman Engineering Research ProgramMichelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National LaboratoriesDr. Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin Associate Professor of Mechanical EngineeringDr. Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROGRAM Abstract Incorporating research opportunities into undergraduate engineering education providesstudents with early hands-on experiences that often influence retention

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Travis Welt, University of St. Thomas; Hannah Dasyam, University of St. Thomas; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #24585Sustainability Service Learning as a Mechanism for Acquiring New Knowl-edgeDr. Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas Dr. Besser, PE, ENV SP, holds a PhD in education and MS and BS in civil engineering. Currently, she is civil engineering chair and Center for Engineering Education director. Previous experience includes fac- ulty positions in diverse universities where she has taught a variety of coursework including steel, timber, concrete and masonry design, construction, engineering economy, engineering graphics and engineering education. Prior to teaching, Dr. Besser, a licensed engineer, was a

Conference Session

Engagement In Practice: Integrating Community Engagement into Engineering Curricula

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria C. Sanchez, University of Maryland College Park; Dylan Anthony Hazelwood, University of Maryland, College Park; Dave K. Anand, University of Maryland, College Park

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #21902Engagement in Practice: Engineering for Social Change Course in Mechani-cal EngineeringDr. Maria C. Sanchez, University of Maryland College Park Dr. Maria C. Sanchez is currently an Assistant Research Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment at the University of Maryland, College Park working in the Center for Engineering Concepts Devel- opment (CECD). Previously she was a faculty member at Universityof Maryland, Baltimore County, and California State University, Fresno. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Dani Fadda, University of Texas at Dallas; Wooram Park, University of Texas at Dallas; P.l.stephan Thamban; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

aprofessional engineer in Texas and involved with professional organizations.WOORAM PARK, Ph.D.Dr. Park is Associate Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. His researchinterests include robotics, stochastic modeling, and analysis of dynamic systems. He is also interested in engineeringeducation. He is advising the aerobotics team in the UTD AIAA student organization.PL STEPHAN THAMBAN, Ph.D.Dr. Thamban is Associate Professor of Instruction in Mechanical Engineering. His focus is on teaching mechanicalengineering and engineering mathematics classes. His research interests are in materials processing with low temperatureplasmas and process control diagnostics in semiconductor device manufacturing.OZIEL

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmed Hasan, University of New Mexico; Alex V Maynes

Material Handling Simulation Alex Maynes and Ahmed Hasan Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico ABSTRACT Students in the ME-150 class in the Mechanical Engineering Department at theUniversity of New Mexico get engaged in engineering research using experimental tools to learnabout machine programming and control, Newton’s three laws of motion, advanced tribology,propulsion and engines, and bioengineering 1,2. Desktop robotic arms called DOBOT Magiciansare used to conduct algorithmic programming to run manufacturing simulations. However, theDOBOT capabilities are limited to

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

primary objective of this open-ended lab was to engage students in designing and executinga comprehensive experimental study to explore the impact of varying pipeline configurations onfluid flow. Specifically, the students were tasked with investigating how different factors such aspipe diameter, the presence of elbows, and pipeline material influence key fluid dynamicsparameters, such as flow rate and pressure drop. These factors are critical in real-worldengineering applications, where the design of pipelines and fluid transport systems plays acentral role in optimizing energy efficiency, minimizing losses, and ensuring system reliability.To complete the lab, students were encouraged to use the existing fluid mechanics setupsavailable in the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #11865Active Learning Laboratories in a Restructured Engineering Physics-MechanicsDr. Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania Timothy J. Garrison is the Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Program at York College of Penn- sylvania Page 26.150.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Active Learning Laboratories in a Restructured Engineering Physics-MechanicsAbstractOver the past several years an engineering physics

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

pipes made from different materials (PVC, copper, and steel).The students enjoyed the freedom of establishing their own experiment and purchasing their ownsupplies. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 15 Figure 12: Hydroponics system used for Experiment 7 Summary and Future ImprovementsThe experiments chosen for the implementation in this fluid mechanics laboratory course wereintended to be hands-on and interactive, exposing students to the

Conference Session

K-20 Activities in Materials Science

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Amanda Young; Richard Brow

Session 2164 Recruiting a New Generation of Ceramic Engineers William G. Fahrenholtz, Richard K. Brow, and Amanda L. Young Ceramic Engineering Department University of Missouri-RollaAbstractStudents at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) were awarded a grant to develop kits thatcould be used by high school science teachers to promote interest in ceramic materials to theirstudents. The proposal was funded by the Associated Glass and Pottery ManufacturersAssociation (AGPMA) with the intent of increasing the visibility of Ceramic Engineering as acareer to high

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1996 Annual Conference

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Benjamin 'Quincy' Cabell VI; Javed Alam; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

,” Enterprise Integration Technologies, Version 1.1, July 1995, http://www.eit.corn/-kevincspacece/.3. Neilson, J., Hwertext and Hypermedia, Academic Press Inc., 1994.4. Balasubramanian, V., “State of the Art Review on Hypermedia Issues and Applications,” Graduate School of Management, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, March 1994, http://www.isg. sfu.ca/-duchierniscsc/ hypertext_ review/index. htrnl.5. Homepage for Netscape Navigator Browser, http://home.netscape.com/.6. Download for NCSA Mosaic, http://www.ncsa. uiuc.edu/SDG/Softwme/S~ SoftDti.h~l.7. Shawki, T. G., “TAM221 Mechanics of Materials,” Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois

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Machine Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Edward James Diehl P.E., University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

attributes and details as theyare being described during the lecture; this is essentially constructivist learning.The machine design courses at the University of Hartford are Elements of Mechanical Design(ME 370) and Mechanical Design (ME 470). These are typically taken by mechanical engineersin the Fall and Spring their junior year, respectively, and are among the most challenging theyface based on historic passing rates and end-of-semester testimonials. ME 370 focuses onbuilding upon Mechanics of Materials and Statics from their sophomore year and applying thoseideas to relatively simple design and analysis scenarios. Often students struggle applying theprerequisites either because they have forgotten what they learned or never mastered the topics

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yetunde Folajimi

game. There is a potential to make video games for CivilEngineering courses such as Soil Mechanics and Statics and Strength of Material. Trying thegame in Fall 2022, authors would have a better understanding of the effectiveness of using videogames in teaching engineering concepts. Acknowledgement:We would like to send our sincere appreciation to students who dedicated their time to work onthis project. They include Ryan Lawton, Mohamedsiddik Rana, Tyler Cosma, Justin Parker, JackCrowley, Devin Salter, Chris Hudson, and Alek Jang-Lapchak, Kathryne Hernandez, MarceloBravo De Rosa, Riley Morley, Brenden Chapman and Jace Fordi.We are thankful or our institute who granted this project and supported us to work on the projectFluud. References: [1

Conference Session

Novel BME Courses and Course Adaptations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

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Biomedical

2006-26: LIFE IN MOVING FLUIDS: INTRODUCING CLASSICAL FLUIDMECHANICS INTO BIOENGINEERINGGeorge Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton Dr. Catalano is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He researches and teaches in the areas of engineering design, the fluid dynamics of the natural world and applied mathematics and is included in the Philosophers’ Index for his work in environmental ethics Page 11.896.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Life in Moving Fluids: Integrating Classical Fluid Mechanics into an Undergraduate Bioengineering ProgramAbstractA new course that seeks to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

-basedlearning is a dynamic method to inspire students to obtain a deeper understanding of the subjects, applyand integrate knowledge they are studying. Normally a project is a complex task that involves designthinking, decision making, problem solving, etc. [2]. The benefits of project-based learning includeimproved student participation in the learning, strengthened communication skills, promotion of criticaland proactive thinking [3]. Literature shows that real world problem will improve student’s understandingof the materials learned in classroom [1]. Laboratory work motivates students to learn actively, thus it hasbeen widely applied to many engineering subjects [4~9].Mechanical Vibration Course has been offered starting Spring 2014 for senior BSME

Conference Session

Mechanics, Machine Design & Mechanisms

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Campbell, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

by doing hands-on activities and thinking about what they are doing.Students entering this machine elements course often lack hands-on experience with tools andmachines. Furthermore, in combining this with their few experiences in solving open-endedproblems, it appears that students are not ready to apply their theoretical understanding to realproblems. This course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of mechanical components: boththeir functional behaviors and the purpose for their various geometries. One common problemwith this course within the modern mechanical engineering curriculum is that it essentiallyencapsulates the bulk of mechanical engineering knowledge that existed prior to the SecondWorld War. While much of the course material

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmed Ali HASAN, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

, and water and wastewater treatment.Prof. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and mate- rials science. He has taught classes in Dynamics, Materials Science, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity and Numerical Methods. For many years now, he has engaged himself in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and published several papers in the engineering education field. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Virtual Instruction in the First Year II

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

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First-Year Programs

efforts.7. SummaryThe online offering of the introduction to mechanical engineering during the coronavirus pandemicis considered successful, as the assessments show comparable results to previous offering in atraditional face-to-face format. The student’s feedback, provided in their course evaluation,indicates appreciation for the online class. After the successful completion of this online class,some improvements in the materials and communication with the students will be implementedfor at least one more online semester. However, the online lectures and their corresponding quizzesare likely to continue for this class because they are considered highly effective, as compared tolive lectures with recorded attendance. Simulation work can continue