Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

energy tocurrent economic, political and social problems cannot be overstated. That said,thermodynamics is often perceived as a difficult subject, and students often have adifficult time seeing relevance for the material during the early stages of their studies.Additionally, in those programs that require a thermodynamics course of all engineeringmajors, the non-mechanical engineering students often “resist enjoying” the materialbecause they don’t immediately see relevance to their curricula or to their everyday lives.The engineering curriculum at Oakland University consists of a common engineeringcore that has included engineering thermodynamics since its inception. In the fall of2004, a Core Curriculum Review Committee was established to study

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

of the refrigerator.Foodstuffs: Assuming no heat is generated from the chemical reactions as food spoils, the "newheat" introduced into the compartments comes from placing food items initially at sometemperature higher than the steady, target temperature of the refrigerator. Applying first law ofthermodynamics to each food item modeled as an incompressible closed system, and assumingno phase, volume or mass change occurs: . E =Qfood −W =Qfood j ⇒Q food =. U =∑ mi c p , i . T i i=1where j is the total number of items. No boundary, electrical, or mechanical work exists

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Jay Oswald, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University. From 2005 to 2006, he was a consultant for NASA Glenn Research Center, where he worked on the mechanical response and space environment effects on elastomeric docking seals. He received a doctorate in me- chanical engineering from Northwestern University in 2011. At ASU, Dr. Oswald’s research focuses on the computational modeling of mechanics of materials, especially failure processes such as fracture and plasticity in semicrystalline polymers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Effects of Alternative Course Design and Instructional Methods in the Engineering ClassroomThis work-in-progress paper reports on the effects of

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

2006-1883: DEVELOPMENT OF A DESIGN PHASE CHECKLIST FOR OUTCOMEBASED ACTIVE/COOPERATIVE LEARNING COURSESAli Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University Dr. Ali M. Al-Bahi is professor of aerodynamics and flight mechanics in the Aeronautical Engineering Department of King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has a 20 years teaching experience in Aeronautical Engineering and was graduated from Cairo Univ., Egypt and ENSAE, France. Prior to joining the department he built a practical engineering experience by working for the aircraft industry in Egypt. He published numerous papers in CFD, applied aerodynamics, and flight mechanic. Since 2002 he became interested in assessment and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

effective. In [10], the 7E learning model-based computer-assistedteaching materials were developed and applied on precipitation titrations. In [11], the learningenvironment in physics lesson was investigated using 7E model teaching activities, and so forth.3.2 Mechatronics Course and Instruction DesignEfforts towards the development of mechatronics courses for engineering students are ongoing asinformed through literature. Holden attempted to develop a simulation centered mechatronicscourse [12]. In [13], the authors defined multiple industry sectors’ workforce needs for educatedmechatronics technicians and the evolution of these programs from traditional technical programsin electronics, mechanical, electromechanical, automation and advanced

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick A. Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; David Clippinger, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Engineering Technology

conduct standard tests, ability to function as a team member, ability to apply writtencommunication and use appropriate technical literature, and a commitment to quality andtimeliness. The mechanics of the project are discussed in this paper in addition to student feedbackabout the assignment.BackgroundA Manufacturing Materials and Processes course is taught to freshman MET students. It iscomprised of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. During lecture, topics likemanufacturing processes, part failure and product improvement to prevent failures are discussed.The labs reinforced these topics with hands-on activities. Most students were happy with the howthe course was conducted and felt that it was a good learning experience. The

Conference Session

Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Brennan P.Eng., University of Calgary; Lauren Vathje, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary

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Educational Research and Methods

faculty member at the University of Calgary in the Mechanical and Manufacturing department of the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. She teaches graphical, written and oral communication in their first Engineering Design and Communication course taught to all incoming engineering students. She co-founded and designs ZQ, an online journal to provide a platform to showcase the nexus of science and design using case studies, news, and articles. As an instructor, she was one of the recipients of The Allan Blizzard Award, a Canadian national teaching award for collaborative projects that improve student learning in 2004. In 2005, she was one of the recipients of the American Society of Mechanical

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Anderson; Ronald Bucinell

engineering students to be introduced to the material fromthis perspective. More importantly, it is important for engineering students to see howmechanics fits into the bigger picture. As a result of the discussions between the Union Collegeengineering and physics faculty it was decided to have the physics faculty introduce engineeringstudents to physical principles, including mechanics, in an overview format. This overviewsequence of physics courses is described as physics: Newton to Einstein. However, detailedproblem solving would be left to the engineering faculty. This approach gives the engineeringstudents the broad-brush overview of where everything fits before getting bogged down in thedetails of the specific topics that are covered in the

Conference Session

ME Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Panhans; Joseph Musto; William Howard

materials andmanufacturing processes not generally associated with traditional mechanical systems. Even atthe microscale, the scaling laws of miniaturization expose the weakness of much of thetraditional theory taught in mechanical engineering programs5. At the nanoscale, theconvergence of such diverse fields as bioengineering, materials science, and electronics becomescritical2.ASME envisions a critical role for the mechanical engineer in the expanding field of small-scalesystems. Their report2 embraces the change in the profession from: • “The branch of engineering that encompasses the generation and application of heat and mechanical power and the production, design and use of machines and tools” to: • “One

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Mechanical Engineering

-Purdue University FortWayne (IPFW) in order to address several issues. First, mechanical engineering students atIPFW have expressed a desire for technical electives of a more practical nature. Most of thetechnical electives offered at IPFW are more traditional courses such as Intermediate HeatTransfer, Vibrations, and the Finite Element Method—this new technical elective allows tostudents to apply material learned in other courses to more realistic engineering situations, ofteninvolving engineering systems. Second, in 2004, the mechanical engineering students'performance in the areas of engineering economics and energy conversion on the Fundamentalsof Engineering (FE) Exam was slightly below the national average. As part of the

Conference Session

Computer Modeling/CAD in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Luis Genaro Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin, Waukesha

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #17363Comparison of Spatial Visualization Skills in Two Approaches to Entry-LevelGraphic CoursesDr. Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University Faculty member in the Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems (EDMMS) at Western Michigan University’s (WMU). Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Design (CID), and currently the college representative to the President’s University-wide Sustainability Com- mittee at WMU. Received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Design from University of Wisconsin- Madison and received an MBA from Rutgers University. His B.S. degree was in

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University - Berks; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #14440Integrated Development of Programming Skills Using MATLAB within anUndergraduate Dynamics CourseProf. Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University - BerksDr. Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University - Berks Dr. Rungun Nathan is an associate professor and program coordinator for the mechanical engineering in the division of engineering at Penn State Berks. He got his BS from University of Mysore, DIISc from Indian Institute of Science, MS from Louisiana State University and PhD from Drexel University. He has worked in the area of Electronic Packaging in C-DOT (India) and then as a Scientific Assistant in

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

orientation. This paper presents the lessonslearned from two pilot runs of this new course entitled: Creative Engineering Solutions. Thecourse is very project oriented with assignments dealing with the disciplines of mechanicalengineering, including forces in structures, materials, fluid mechanics, thermal systems, motionand power, manufacturing processes, and mechatronics. Details of the various projects and otherstudent assignments are provided. Course learning objectives that have been developed and setare also shared. Student feedback is presented and the evolution of the course is discussed.Course Learning ObjectivesA number of course learning objectives were developed by a pilot course task force following asurvey of programs at other

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-763: DESIGN OF EXPERIMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTMETHODOLOGIES SUPPORT A SENIOR PROJECT RESEARCH COURSE ANDITS ASSESSMENTPeter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Baumann is an Associate Professor of Engineering at CCSU. His industrial experience spans 20 years. He is Past Chairman of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee B7 and is on his local ASM International chapter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Baumann received a B.S. in Metallurgy at Penn State, earned an M.S. from MIT Mechanical Engineering, and completed a Ph.D. in Materials Science at Polytechnic University. E-mail: BaumannP@ccsu.eduNidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

(Fellow member), ASEE, and SAE. Dr. Echempati is a licensed Professional Engineer and Chair of the ASME.Saginaw Valley and the student sections. Page 22.924.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Topics in Design Courses – Experiences and Lessons LearnedAbstractTeaching and learning a fundamental core course such as Machine Design continues to be funbut a challenging task for many instructors, as well as for students. Strong foundation in Staticsand Mechanics of Materials is a must to appreciate the inherent open

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Marty Bowe; John Feland; Brian Self; Daniel Jensen

.1. IntroductionThe Fundamentals of Mechanics course (Fall Semester 1999) at the United States Air ForceAcademy was used as a testing ground for introducing and assessing the effectiveness of visuallearning aids. The course combines statics and strength of materials at an introductory level forall students regardless of major (this will turn out to be a very significant point that must bekept in mind). Typically, the concepts of stress in objects caused by torsion, bending, andcombined loading are among the most difficult for students to grasp. For these topics, “enhancedlearning modules” were developed to bring visualization learning aids into the classroomexperience.The initial study4 (Fall 1998) attempted to correlate the effects of these

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Paul E Slaboch, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

setting, rather than in the context of projects or research reports. Technicalexperimental report writing varies from other types of technical writing as all studentsparticipated in the experiment and there is little research involved in the writing. The thermo-fluids lab course (ME 342W) has a pre-requisite, Heat Transfer, which hasits own pre-requisites including Fluid Mechanics. The lab course that typically precedes ME342W by a year is a Mechanical Engineering Materials and Laboratory course (ME 213W). Thetypical structure of ME 342W is that there is a lecture each week and a lab each week, with eachgroup performing a lab experiment once every two weeks, and having the remainder of the twoweeks to produce a completed lab report

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions: Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

cover all desiredsubjects. New editions of the text relegated some material used in the course to electronic media,requiring additions to the supplemental text. The supplemental text became so cumbersome thata new text was sought as recommended by results of the annual faculty assessment of the twocourses.The initial result of this new text search was a return to separate fluid mechanics andthermodynamics texts used when the courses were taught as distinct topics. Available“combined” and “integrated” texts4-6 either did not include all topical coverage required and/or Page 22.917.4relegated some coverage to web access only. While use of

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-965: SIMCAFE: A WIKI-BASED REPOSITORY OF LEARNINGMODULES FOR DEPLOYING SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICALENGINEERING EDUCATIONRajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University Page 15.1065.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 SimCafe: A Wiki-Based Repository of Learning Modules for Deploying Simulation Technology in Mechanical Engineering EducationAbstractComputer-based simulation technology has rapidly become a key component of mechanicalengineering (ME) practice. Commerical simulation packages are used by leading companies todesign, analyze and understand complex engineering systems. To help modernize the curriculumand better prepare students for their careers

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hiram Cover, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

the possibility of a disruption event. This study follows the LMS feature useby mechanical engineering instructors through five spring semesters and seeks to identify LMSfeature use trends.II. BackgroundCharacteristics of instructors who follow a more learner-centered instruction format typically: (1)prioritize student learning over covering material, (2) share decisions regarding attempts toimprove student learning, (3) foster a knowledge base and develop learning skills based on priorknowledge, (4) encourage students to take initiative in their learning, and (5) primarily utilizeassessment to promote learning rather than evaluating performance [5]. A 2016 study including30 engineering faculty members from freshman and sophomore level

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Raghu Echempati; Arnaldo Mazzei

geometry,function or material of the various links (parts) comprising a mechanism, or by specifyingvarious types of inputs in I-DEAS®. Students then model various types of cam followerassemblies and different gear trains. A term project that typically involves a combination of alldifferent types of mechanisms studied (linkage, gear and cam mechanisms) is developed bystudents. The project includes analysis and design for fatigue life.Students taking this class should have a senior level background in dynamics, CAE and machinecomponent design. They are expected to use computational tools to conduct parametric studies inorder to investigate different mechanism assemblies that are assigned a choice of variousengineering materials. For example, a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Ryan Barb, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Picture This work is part of a larger project which spans multiple subjects and seeks to broadenunderstanding of STEM topics. This approach is meant to help both teachers and students,allowing for more innovative teaching and enhanced comprehension-based learning. The projectrecognizes that students learn in diverse ways, and attempts to appeal to those who learn bestthrough visual, intuitive, and engaging methods. It draws upon real-life experiences, as well asvarious STEM/STEAM examples and activities, and targets both an understanding andappreciation of basic concepts in STEM, including Physics/Mechanics, Calculus, Statics, ControlSystems, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Probability, Estimation, and Computer Algorithms.The material can

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert E. Efimba P.E., Howard University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

The Use of Computer-Based Team Assignments As an Effective Tool in Teaching MechanicsAbstractThe authors explore and discuss how computer-based assignments (CBAs) are used to promoteboth a better understanding of engineering mechanics through application of concepts and thedevelopment of teamwork and technical writing skills in engineering students at their institution.CBAs start as early as in Statics, the first course in mechanics, and are continued throughMechanics of Materials, a junior-level course. In addition to applying the subject matter from thecourse through the use of computers to solve relevant, practical, usually open-ended problems,the students learn to work in teams, albeit sometimes with groans and pains

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

PAUL FAGETTE; SHIH-JIUN CHEN; GEORGE R. BARAN; SOLOMON P. SAMUEL; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI

have no clue to its existence. Thus, these coursesoffer engineering an opportunity to expand awareness of the discipline and its impact onsociety. The Department of Mechanical Engineering formulated a dual response. One wasthe Bionic Human, a bioengineering-based course. The other, TechnologicalTransformations, followed the development of older engineering traditions which includedmechanical, civil, electrical, and some chemical engineering.Technological Transformations 93Jim Chen headed the effort to create a general engineering course. In the quest forexamples and materials, it was discovered that Princeton had in fact an undergraduatecourse with similar goals. The course was adopted compete with

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aminul Islam Khan, Washington State University; Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Olalekan Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26454Development of Bloom’s-level Graduated Instrument for Assessing TransportConcepts in Hands-on LearningAminul Islam Khan P.E., Washington State University Aminul Islam Khan PhD Candidate School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University, Pullman, WA Bio-sketch Aminul Islam Khan has received B.Sc and M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the most regarded and reputed engineering university of Bangladesh, Bangladesh University Engineering and Technology (BUET). In his B.Sc degree, he had received the department Gold medal for his outstanding achievements. Aminul Islam Khan has

Conference Session

New MET Course Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Slade Gellin

Session 3448 DEVELOPMENT OF A COURSE IN FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST Slade Gellin, Ph.D. Department of Technology Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY 14222AbstractAn elective, senior level course in finite element analysis is developed for incorporation into amechanical engineering technology program. The curriculum for the course is developed withthe varied roles of the mechanical engineering technologist in

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey N Phillips, Hanover College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

their field but has since spread to other STEM subjects and even non-STEM subjectssuch as music. However, the availability of materials to facilitate the use of POGIL inMechanical Engineering courses has so far been limited to Materials Science. This paperdescribes results from the development and use of more than 120 guided inquiries or worksheetson which students work on in small groups of 3 or 4 to answer a series of questions forThermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Instrumentation courses.Results from end-of-course grades in six different courses have shown an increase in studentknowledge in the classes taught with the POGIL-like strategies compared to the same coursetaught with a traditional lecture style. The fraction of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

of this paper is organized as follows. First, courses used in this work are introduced.Next, the detailed course modules are described. Then the methods of assessment are introduced.Finally the assessment results in each course are presented and discussed, and the conclusionsare summarized.BSME Courses ModifiedThis work focuses on two BSME core courses: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. Aportion of the BSME curriculum is shown in Figure 1 to illustrate the locations of these courses.Also shown in the curriculum are free-choice technical electives. One of the participating facultywas also assigned to teach two technical elective courses (Introduction to Thermal Systems andApplied Thermodynamics). Having already developed materials for

Conference Session

ME Demonstrations and Laboratories

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cody McKenzie, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger, Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #17756A Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Experiment to Investigate the Fre-quency Analysis of Bells and Chimes with AssessmentMr. Cody McKenzie, Clemson University I am currently a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree.Dr. Todd Schweisinger, Clemson University Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Laboratory CoordinatorDr. John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University JOHN WAGNER joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson in 1998. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Purdue University. Dr

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Lawrence Funke, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #29663Exploring Impacts of a Flipped-Instruction Mode for a DisciplinaryComputer Applications CourseDr. J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University Dr. Hylton is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Coordinator of the First-Year Engi- neering experience for the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He previously completed his graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he conducted re- search in both the School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering Education. Prior to Purdue, he completed his undergraduate work at the University of