Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey; Shou Rei Chang, The College of New Jersey

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2248: COMPARISON OF THE STRENGTH TO WEIGHT RATIO OFVARIABLE SECTION BEAMS WITH PRISMATIC BEAMSBijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey Bijan Sepahpour is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at TCNJ and currently serving as the chairman of the department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science. He is actively involved in the generation of design-oriented exercises and development of laboratory apparatus and experiments in the areas of mechanics of materials and dynamics of machinery for undergraduate engineering programs. He served as the Program Chair of ASEE Division of Experimentation and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS) in 2005-06 and is currently chairing

Conference Session

Solid and Structural Mechanics in Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #16331Integration of Modal Test Results of a Composite Wing into the IntroductoryAerospace Vibrations CourseDr. Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University Dr. Rani Warsi Sullivan is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State Univer- sity. Dr. Sullivan has teaching and research interests in the area of solid mechanics, aircraft materials and structures, and engineering education. Current research includes fiber optic strain sensing for development of an in-flight structural health monitoring system, characterization of the time-dependent deformation of polymer nanocomposites, and

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Stein, Roger Williams University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Engineering Education, 2025 Numerical Simulation and Group Homework in a Second-Year Dynamics Course Matthew Stein Roger Williams University, Bristol RIAbstractRoger Williams University engineering faculty believe that properly preparing students to usemodern engineering tools is best accomplished through integration into coursework throughoutthe four-year curriculum. But this is challenging in practice, as engineering courses are alreadypacked with essential technical content and any encumbrance to delivering this material isunwelcome. The author’s engineering mechanics course (Dynamics) is an effort to satisfy theconflicting goals of

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

- Lincoln Dr. Perry is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His work contains a unique blend of engineering education and civil engineering projects. Dr. Perry’s current work centers workplace readiness, broadening participation, and construction safety education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Challenges in Engineering Statics: Students' Perceptions of Their DifficultiesAbstractEngineering statics is a foundational course for engineering students, serving as a prerequisite foradvanced courses such as mechanics of materials and playing a critical role in

Conference Session

Exploration of Written and Team Communication

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D'Arcy Randall, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin; Hyesun You, The University of Iowa; Daniel S. Puperi, The University of Texas at Austin; Thomas E. Lindsay, The University of Texas at Austin; Rhya Moffitt Brooke, The University of Texas at Austin

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #37908Write from the Start in Engineering: Mixed-Methods Results of aCollaboration between a First-Year Biomedical Engineering Class and aUniversity Writing CenterDr. D’Arcy Randall, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Until 2022, D’Arcy Randall was a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Now retired, she teaches part-time in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. She collaborated with other Cockrell School of Engineering faculty, the College of Liberal Arts’ University Writing Center, and Undergraduate Studies to train

Conference Session

Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Azadeh Dashti Cole, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

), Effect of Assessment Methods on Performance in Mechanics of Materials. Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah. 10.18260/1-2–303519 E. Broemer and G. Recktenwald, Cheating and Chegg: a Retrospective. Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jul. 2021. Accessed: Feb. 20, 2023. https://peer.asee.org/cheating-and-chegg-a-retrospective10 A. K. T. Howard and M. T. Stimpson, Online-Only Statics Compared to a Flipped Classroom, Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2017, https://peer.asee.org/online-only-statics- compared-to-a-flipped-classroom © American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Computer-Based Tests, Problems, and Other Instructional Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

. Page 26.512.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Development and Implementation of a Tablet-based Exam App for Engineering CourseAbstractFor large enrollment courses, such as Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics,Thermodynamics, the use of computers (laptops and tablets) in the classroom can save instructortime. However, there are numerous problems with computer-based exams, especially when thestudents are allowed to access online course materials (eBook, homework, etc). Previously, theauthor used student-supplied laptops for web-based exams in the classroom, but this has becomeproblematic over the years due to the increased sophistication of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex C. Szatmary, King's College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #39427Board 132: Notes on Design of Keyed JointsDr. Alex C. Szatmary, King’s College Alex Szatmary teaches mechanical engineering in a recently-accredited program at King’s College, Wilkes- Barre. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Notes on Design of Keyed JointsAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to make it easier for beginners to design keyed joints, primarily inmachine design courses. End-milled profile keyseats are apparently simple features. Even so, inteaching this topic, some points are challenging; these include how to assume a reasonablekeyseat

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

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Mechanical Engineering

Learning ActivitiesAbstractActive learning hands-on activities improve students’ learning. More active learning tools,approaches and activities for the engineering curriculum are critical for the education of thenext generation of engineers. A new methodology specifically aimed at the creation of hands-on active learning products (ALPs) has been developed and is described in detail withexamples. Methodology provides guidance for a more effective and efficient developmentprocess. Educational theory forms a solid basis for this methodology. A set of activities basedon the methodology for implementation in a mechanics of materials class is described.Preliminary evaluation results for the ALPs from the US Air Force Academy and AustinCommunity College

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #46488Innovative Learning in Engineering Dynamics: The Impact of Simulation-BasedprojectsDr. Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue design and Reliability designProf. Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Olia received his BS, MS and Ph.D. in the field of mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. He Has over thirty years

Conference Session

TIME 5: Solid Mechanics

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Glenn Beltz; Marie Dahleh

-week offerings from 2001 to 2003. Ourobjective is to develop strategies that will minimize any negative, long-term effects ofcompressing course material and to build confidence in our program as the Summer quartercontinues to expand at the University of California.introduction and backgroundPrior to the Summer of 2001, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University ofCalifornia, Santa Barbara offered all required classes for the major once per year. If students fellbehind, even in one mathematics class, they were required to take a fifth year of classes tocomplete the degree. Some students took advantage of the Department of Mathematics offeringsin the Summer, but not all

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Reiss Guttman, Farmingdale State College; Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta; Ning Yu, State University of New York, Brockport

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Professional Papers

Paper ID #45309Designing an AI-Enhanced Module for Robotics Education in MechanicalEngineering TechnologyDr. Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 yearsˆa C™ experience in Computer-AidedMr. Reiss Guttman, Farmingdale State College Research AssistantSen

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Statics and Dynamics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Noor-A-Alam, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Julie Mendez, Indiana University Purdue University, Columbus

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. He published several journal articles and conference papers, and presented his work in various national and international conferences. His research focuses on nano-structured materials for energy devices, thin films, thermal barrier coatings for next generation gas turbine technology, nano-composite materials, biodegradable polymer composites, vehicle emission monitoring and control using IoT, and engineering education. His teaching interest includes fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy systems engineering, mechanics of materials, engineering analysis, mathematical methods for mechanical engineers, statics, dynamics etc.Julie Mendez Dr. Julie Mendez is a Clinical

Conference Session

Computer-Based Tests, Problems, and Other Instructional Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University; Uzair Nadeem, Prairie View A&M University; Atiq Islam, Prairie View A&M University; Deron Arceneaux, Prairie View A&M University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #12508Exploring the Impact of Peer-Generated Screencast Tutorials on Computer-Aided Design EducationDr. Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University Dongdong Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Prairie View A&M University. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include: Micro- and Nano-Fiber Reinforced Compos- ites Processing Simulation, Transport Phenomenon in Polymer Composites Processing; Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational and Numerical Algorithms; Computer

Conference Session

Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Chiranjeevi Singh Marutla, University of Florida

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

body regions [10]. The use of sentiment analysiswas performed on psychology students to help categorize their level of reflection [11]. It has beenused to determine how emotions and views affect teacher lesson plans for their elementary studentson new material relating to computer science [12]. In a study done with first year engineeringstudents the emotion of the student reflections was determined using sentiment analysis to findthat gender and race played a role in the emotion of the response recorded [13]. Another exampleincludes student reflections on a mechanical engineering assignment that are scored with sentimentanalysis to determine the overall student feeling on the assignment and guide further courseimprovement [14]. A final example

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

the belief within the research team that the mathematical prompt wastoo abstract and that a more applied prompt would be more relevant to the students in that it usedterminology that they would have used in class and could be more effective in activating priorknowledge. The excerpt of the class material provided to the students as this applied prompt isdetailed in Fig.3. Aside from the change in the material used to prompt the participants, theinterview protocol and procedure remained the same. Six mechanical engineering undergraduatesparticipated in this second phase of the study. All six of these students were male; five weresophomores and one was a junior. All participants except one had GPAs above 3.3/4.0 and hadreceived A and B grades in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21221An Arduino-Based Hardware Platform for a Mechanical Engineering Sopho-more Design CourseDr. Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Bedillion received the BS degree in 1998, the MS degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University. After a seven year career in the hard disk drive industry, Dr. Bedillion was on the faculty of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for over 5 years before joining Carnegie Mellon as a Teaching Faculty in 2016. Dr. Bedillion’s research interests include control applications in robotics

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Eric Hamilton, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics) even after many yearsof formal and informal learning. For example, data collected using the Thermal and Transportconcept inventory suggests that a significant number of seniors in chemical and mechanicalengineering confuse the rate of energy transfer vs. the amount transferred, do not understand howtemperature and energy are related, and believe that the thermal efficiency of a heat engine canbe increased to 100% if all heat losses and mechanical efficiencies are eliminated1.While concept inventories are one method for identifying student misconceptions, we are nowexploring the development and use of a new pedagogical technique called model-elicitingactivities (MEAs). MEAs were first developed to elicit problem

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gene Liao; Gregory J. Koshurba

greater for material handling duringmanufacturing process. This capstone design project, defined as one semester work, is todevelop an end-effector for robotic arm that is capable of grasping objects of varying sizes. Thedesign parameters are as follows. The center point of end-effector should remain as close aspossible to the same location, i.e. a straight-line path, over the range of gripper motion. Theselected size and shape of the grasped object are cylinders ranging from 50 mm to 300 mm indiameter. The desired clamping force is 625 N per jaw when the gripper is at its maximumopen position. In addition, it is desired that the force required to drive this mechanism isprovided by electricity and a maximum lift mass is 70 Kg.Commercially

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namık Kemal University; Vasil Trenev, Bulgarian Academy of Science

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Engineering Technology

capable of self-learning are better prepared tobecome lifelong learners, the teams were provided with limited guidance. To guarantee success,their work was assessed three times during the semester.Student’s Prior Knowledge in the Subject MatterStudents, who take the Mechanical Design Applications II course have a prior knowledge inmechanical design and it’s applications from the following classes: • Solid Modeling, which introduces design processes and methodologies, materials and process selection, design for manufacturing and assembly, fundamentals of modeling part geometry and mechanical assembly using parametric CAD software. • Computer-aided Manufacturing, in which students evaluate and analyze production systems

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8917Student Demographics and Outcomes in Mechanical and Aerospace Engi-neering Including Migration between the DisciplinesDr. Marisa Kikendall Orr, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. She completed her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Certificate of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity and diversity, and academic policy.Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Design and Labs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Wickenheiser, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

Paper ID #37577Redesign of a Machine Design Course Sequence to Align withCurrent Industry and Pedagogical PracticesAdam Wickenheiser Dr. Wickenheiser is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. He received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (2002), MS (2006), and PhD (2008) degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, where his work focused on morphing aircraft dynamics and trajectory optimization. His research interests are in the areas of bio-inspired aircraft and control architectures, adaptive structures, smart materials, fluid-structure interactions

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

-revised problem sets in an introductory-level engineering course. Self-revisedassignments are defined as those requiring an initial submission, the publication of a completesolution, and a subsequent student requirement to revise the initial submission by correcting anyerrors. Instructors grade the assignments by assessing most points to the initial work and a lowerpercentage to the revisions.Two semesters of students enrolled in an introductory statics and mechanics of materials course(n=219 and 128 students, respectively) and 11 instructors are included in the study. We comparestudent achievement on select graded events to similar cohorts in past semesters that did notexperience self-revised assignments. We also survey students and instructors

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #40210Changing the Static: Insights and Early Results of a Shift toward aStudio-Style Statics ClassDr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Christopher Papadopoulos is Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Changing the Static: Insights and Early Results of a Shift to a Cooperative Learning Format in StaticsIn this paper I will provide a first-person account of the evolution of my approach to teachingStatics

Conference Session

Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

defined skill from 2021 (“Use vectors to evaluate the positions of links in amechanism.”) was split into multiple, specific skills for the 2022 course: • R3: Write vector loop equations for a mechanism of four or more links • R4: Calculate the position of points on a mechanism with four or more links • R5: Perform position analysis on a crank slider • R8-C: Perform analytical position analysis on a four-bar linkage using MATLABPractically, applying this best practice improved the consistency of test questions for the mastery-skills.As a result, students demonstrated higher pass rates for the mastery skills and reported higher levels ofcompetence on post course surveys (see Section 3).Best Practice 2: Lecture materials should

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Kaushik Das, Texas A&M University, College Station; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

AC 2012-4893: MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SN AND SHAPEMEMORY ALLOY INTL NANOWIRES AS PART OF AN UNDERGRAD-UATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCEEdwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez, Texas A&M University Edwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez is an undergraduate student in aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University. He will receive his B.S. degree in Dec. 2012. He is currently an undergraduate researcher in the Shape Memory Alloy Research Team at Texas A&M University. His research interests include the fabrication, characterization, and modeling of micro and nano materials and structures. He is a member of AIAA, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Phi Eta Sigma, and Sigma Gamma Tau.Dr

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Demos and Interactives

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University; Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University

more in-class demonstrations for other courses.7. Compared to other courses in your major, do you find yourself wanting to learn more in this course?8. Compared to other courses in your major, are you asking more questions about the material (in and outside of class)?9. Compared to other courses in your major, do you talk/think more about the material in this course?10. Compared to other courses in your major, do you find you are preparing better for this class?Analysis, Results, and DiscussionIn-class demonstrations were presented to the principles of thermodynamics course (MEEN 315)in a mechanical engineering department at Texas A&M University in the Fall 2021 semester.The class has 82 students with 6 different engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Statics and Dynamics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A K M Monayem Mazumder, Saginaw Valley State University

Paper ID #37383Enhancement of Student Learning in an Engineering CourseThrough Hands-on Pedagogical ApproachesA K M Monayem Hossain Mazumder (Assistant Professor) A K M Monayem H. Mazumder received his Bachelor of Science from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2006; Master of Science from the University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, in 2010 and PhD from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, in 2012, all are in Mechanical Engineering. During his PhD studies, he worked on various problems in electrohydrodynamics (EHD). He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow with Department of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: DEI, Flipped Classrooms

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederic-charles Krynen, Stanford University; Shima Salehi, Stanford University; Carl Wieman

Paper ID #37688Enhancing effectiveness and inclusivity of introductory MEcourses: A cognitive psychology approachFrederic-charles Krynen Fred Krynen is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Under the guidance of Professor Carl Wieman and Professor Shima Salehi, his research focuses on teaching methods as they apply to introductory university- level mechanical design courses. He is focused on measuring these methods’ impact on performance, retention and on the students’ sense of belonging in the physical space they occupy while learning, and in the field of engineering. Previously

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Theresa Jones; Jerold Jones; Gary Vliet; Philip Schmidt

fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, andheat transfer. It is intended to deepen students’ understanding of material covered in the threefundamentals courses, to extend their knowledge base in selected areas, and to tie the fundamentalareas together in the context of engineering systems. We also wish to enhance students’ ability toapply computer tools, to research engineering literature, to self-teach, and to communicate.It was decided that the most effective way to accomplish these goals was to center the coursearound an in-depth study of one or two specific systems each semester. Students, working inteams of 3 or 4, are required to analyze the underlying engineering issues that govern the designand performance of the system, develop