Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas; Hartley T. Grandin Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2011-404: JUST-IN-TIME APPROACH TO INTEGRATE A DESIGNPROJECT INTO MECHANICS OF MATERIALSJoseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas Joseph J. Rencis is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He was Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2010. He held the inaugural en- dowed Twenty-first Century Leadership Chair in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2010. From 1985 to 2004 he was professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on boundary element methods, finite element methods, atomistic modeling, and en- gineering education. He currently serves on the editorial board of Engineering Analysis

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4959: A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING TEAM-EFFECTIVENESS IN TEAM-BASED PROJECTSMs. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia Kristine Sheridan is a Ph.D. candidate with the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering at the University of Toronto. She holds a B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. in mechanical engineering from the University of Toronto. She is a member of the teaching team and a course developer for the Praxis cornerstone design courses.Dr. Greg Evans, University of Toronto Greg Evans is a professor of chemical engineering and applied chemistry and the Director of the South- ern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research at the University of Toronto. He is Co-leader of

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

-engineers. It gives an elementary technical understanding of what it takes to explore and operate in outer space. We will cover the history of space flight, the space environment, rockets, orbits, launches, re-entries, spacecraft subsystems, and human factors. Students will work with the technical tradeoffs in space mission design in weekly computer labs. Guest lecturers from the engineering and scientific communities will present case studies. Towards the end of the course students will lead critical evaluations of realistic science fiction and visionary non-fiction.The structure of the course started with a review of ideas about space travel found in realistic sciencefiction literature and

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

-engineers. It gives an elementary technical understanding of what it takes to explore and operate in outer space. We will cover the history of space flight, the space environment, rockets, orbits, launches, re-entries, spacecraft subsystems, and human factors. Students will work with the technical tradeoffs in space mission design in weekly computer labs. Guest lecturers from the engineering and scientific communities will present case studies. Towards the end of the course students will lead critical evaluations of realistic science fiction and visionary non-fiction.The structure of the course started with a review of ideas about space travel found in realistic sciencefiction literature and

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Long, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

where a key aspect of the education we provide may prove irrelevant inthe near future? This paper studies the issue of outsourcing in the software engineeringeducational environment as a required component of a software engineering project.The first aspect presented is the outsourcing of a capstone project for the Bachelor of Science inSoftware Engineering Technology program to a developer or development team in an emergingeconomy. An operational process is presented showing how this was done to bring outsourcingas a viable activity for student projects. The second aspect examines application of the developedframework for outsourcing as a key component of developing large scale software systems. Thejunior project sequence is used as a test

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Corey S. O'Hern, Yale University; Eric R. Dufresne, Yale University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9822Using an Engineering Design Center to Infuse Design Experience into a Me-chanical Engineering ProgramDr. Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University Vincent Wilczynski is the Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Yale Univer- sity. As the Deputy Dean, Dr. Wilczynski helps plan and implement all academic initiatives at the School. In addition, he manages the School’s teaching and research resources and facilities, including establishing the Yale Center for Engineering Innovation and Design. Previously Dr. Wilczynski served as the Dean of Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Dr

Conference Session

Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tata Serebryany, University of Washington; Jennafer Marsh, Brigham Young University; Hayden Scott West; Stacy K Firth, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. PID controllers can be used for a wide variety of control systems, from simplefeedback loops to multi-stage cascade controllers accounting for multiple disturbances in asystem.Studies from many decades ago, as well as recent research have indicated that there is asignificant disconnect between practical application of process control in industry and what isbeing taught at the undergraduate level, and call for more robust education in practical processcontrol [1],[2],[3],[4]. An NSF-sponsored study conducted by the American Institute ofChemical Engineers has relayed industry requests for a bigger focus on implementation ofprocess control as opposed to theory [5].Many courses exist within other engineering departments, expanded studies, and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Soto-Cabán, The Ohio State University; Ferdinand Avila-Medina, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

critical for preparing students to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving workforce.Numerous studies emphasize the importance of integrating real-world applications into academiccurricula to address the disconnect between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Whiletraditional academic settings often prioritize foundational theories, these alone may not providethe practical context required for effective problem-solving in professional environments [4].Research highlights that incorporating industry practices into educational experiences enablesstudents to develop a deeper understanding of industry expectations, acquire relevantcompetencies, and gain confidence in their ability to transition from the classroom to theworkplace [5

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2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

Authors

Jason Berberich, Miami University; Gary Robert Rudemiller, The Paper Science & Engineering Foundation at Miami University; PATRICK JAMES DIXON PE, PMP, DPAS

engineering had projected growth rates much closer to the average. Employers are quitecognizant of the growing skills gap. The 2021 Institution of Engineering and Technology’s SkillsSurvey found that 71% of engineering employers who believe applicants are lacking in technicalskills identified that it is specialist skills that are lacking. In the same survey, 46% of respondentsthought people entering the workforce had few/none of the necessary technical skills. In addition,45% of respondents stated that they provide additional training, while 25% end up recruiting fewerapprentices/graduates as a result. Greg McMillian [1] stated that many practicing process controlin industry “recognize that there is a gap between graduation and an engineer’s being

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #13816Online Statics: Teaching the Masses in the New FrontierProf. Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University Carisa Ramming is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she obtained degrees in Architec- tural Engineering and Civil Engineering Construction Management. She worked in industry for six years as licensed engineer and structural consultant for Wallace Engineering in Tulsa, OK before returning to Oklahoma State as a visiting faculty member in the School of Architecture. In 2009, Professor Ram- ming joined the faculty full time as an assistant professor of architectural engineering. Since that

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Chandler, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

in the Department of Software Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has been actively involved in the development of this program, the first undergraduate software engineering program in the United States. This involvement included bringing active learning and problem-based learning into the curriculum, developing an inter-disciplinary course sequence in real-time and embedded systems, and guiding the program through its ABET accreditation. Prior to RIT, Dr. Vallino had seventeen years of software development experience in industry, followed by his PhD studies in Computer Science at the University of Rochester. His research interests include pedagogy for software engineering

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Goldberg P.E., Marquette University; David B. Rank, Root Cause Consortium, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

at the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.4. Ssemakula, M., Liao, G., and Ellis, D. “Closing the Competency Gap in Manufacturing Processes as it Applies to New Engineering Graduates”, Advances in Engineering Education, American Society for Engineering Education, Spring 2010.5. Cebeci, T. “Broadening the Manufacturing Practitioner’s Education”, Guest Editorial, Manufacturing Engineering, 130(1), 2003.6. Prince, M., “Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research,” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), pp. 223-231, 2004.7. Goldberg, J. and Nagurka, M. “Enhancing the Engineering Curriculum: Defining Discovery Learning at Marquette University”, Proceedings of the 2012

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College; Lisa C. Hix, Keene State College; David J. Tuttle, Platt Technical High School

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Manufacturing

. Page 25.676.8Table 1 Comparative Analysis for Various Disciplines, Unemployment Rates & Salary Levels 8 Program of Study Graduate Degree Experienced Recent Holders Graduates Graduates Architecture 7.7% 9.2% 13.9% Unemployment Rates Architecture $71,000 $64,000 $36,000 Earnings Education 1.9% 3.9% 5.4% Unemployment Rates Education $56,000 $43,000 $33,000 Earnings Manufacturing 4.0% 5.1% N.A. Unemployment Rates Manufacturing

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University; Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

- (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico)Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Tony Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a Master in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Currently, he is an assistant professor at Robert Morris University, where his research goals include, hybrid concen- trating photovoltaic systems, energy system life cycle assessment, sustainable product development, and active learning

Conference Session

K-20 Activities in Materials Science

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hermes Calderon; Amilcar Quispitupa; Scott Kiefer

: a) First anion. b) All four anions and lattice parameter indicated (0.566nm). Figure 11: Final version of a NaCl crystal.3.3. Second Assignment: Research the BaTiO3 Crystal and its Piezoelectrical PropertyBaTiO3 is a typical piezoelectric material, i.e. under applied pressure this ionic insulatordevelops a voltage across its structure. Piezoelectricity, which is a reversible phenomenon, thenresults as a consequence of a change in the crystal dipole moment as the crystal is distorted 11.On the unit cell vertical axis, there is a shift of Ti4+ cations of +0.006 nm, whereas the Ba2+cations move down -0.009nm along the same axis 12.For this second assignment the students were asked to

Conference Session

Cultivating Professional Responsibility

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Julia Williams

engineering students. In developing and makingthe assignment, I found that the Poster Session was an effective way to introduce the concepts ofcivic responsibility in the context of technical information. Students are required to select atechnical topic that relates to their major course of study. After conducting library research onthis topic, during which they are supposed to familiarize themselves with the technology and itscurrent developments, students are asked to prepare a brief, informal presentation and poster (see Page 7.674.5below). Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Mayne

preparing students for further study and research in computer graphics. The paper is also intended to provide some insights into the process of Visual C++programming and an indication of programming approaches for basic two-D graphics operations.A strategy for using object-oriented 3D graphics in instruction has also been described. Thisprocess is attractive for being able to allow students to inspect and modify functions whichservice different aspects of creation, manipulation and display of 3D representations. Thestrategy extends directly into the higher-level graphics capabilities of OpenGL where significantanimations and simulations can be conveniently developed. In terms of scheduling - students typically complete the 2D graphics

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Constantin Chassapis; Kishore Pochiraju; Sven Esche

, (b) a process based on theneeds of the program's various constituencies in which the objectives are determined andperiodically evaluated, (c) a curriculum and process that assures the achievement of theseobjectives, and (d) a system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of theseobjectives and uses the results to improve the effectiveness of the program.Following ABET Criterion 3, engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have (a)an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering, (b) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) an ability to function on multi

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Anton Pintar

emergency shutdown procedure, and theevacuation routes. No experimentation can be done until the JSA has been approved at acheck-in with the faculty advisor and at a second safety check-in with the laboratorysupervisor or with a graduate teaching assistant.II. UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY SAFETY PROGRAMThe objectives of the safety program in the unit operations laboratory are accidentprevention in the laboratory and preparation for industrial safety. The overall safetyprogram is a multi-faceted approach to accomplishing these objectives with as muchstudent participation as possible: the students receive extensive safety training throughoutthe year, a participatory safety program (PAWS) has been instituted, some students do asafety project as one of

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Quagliana, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Doran, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Rod Hassett, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Greg Harrington, University of WIsconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

state that “the program must demonstratethat graduates can apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of science, consistent with the programeducational objectives; can apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil Page 15.1300.2engineering; can conduct civil engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting 1data; can design a system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context; canexplain basic concepts in

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-1367: TEACHING CLIMATE SCIENCE AND POLICY TO EN-GINEERSSusan Powers, Clarkson University Susan E. Powers is the Associate Director of Sustainablity in the Institute for a Sustainable Environment and a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University. She has coupled her research and education endeavors for several years, resulting in the creation of several classes that align with her research interests in industrial ecology and sustainability.Jan DeWaters, Clarkson UniversitySuresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson UniversityMary Margaret M. Small, EdD, Clarkson University Page 22.1376.1

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Cynthia Anderson, Alula Consulting; Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation; Surbhi Godsay Lipkin-Moore, Amplify Evaluation

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

evenrestorative way, they must be literate in the tools, concepts, and principles of sustainability, andtrained, through their education, to integrate these skill sets and mindsets into their practice,whether they become professional engineers or decide to pursue roles as policymakers,educators, researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, etc. Yet, due to numerous challenges, includingtime and resource constraints, most academic institutions are not yet able to ensure that theirgraduates are equipped with the knowledge and competencies needed to build and becomeleaders of a sustainable and just future, despite student and industry demand for it.5,6A recent study with nearly 7000 student respondents from around the world found that 90% ofstudents were

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Farrukh Alvi; Chiang Shih

Session 1566 An Integrated Thermal and Fluids Curriculum Chiang Shih, Farrukh Alvi Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Florida A&M University and Florida State UniversityAbstractThis paper presents the efforts made in our department in implementing an integratedMechanical Engineering core curriculum, in particular, our first-year experience in the teachingof the integrated thermal and fluids courses. In the traditional curriculum, the study of thermalsciences is categorized into three major subject

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Keilson

time I participated, the basic workshop conducted at Loyola College in Maryland Page 3.340.1in infusing diversity across the curriculum consisted of twelve all-day sessions over three weeks.One week consisted of general discussions of pedagogy, micro-teaching exercises and otherpractical exercises. The other workshop activities consisted of lectures from distinguished guestfaculty in fields such as English literature, American studies, Economics, Biology, Women’sStudies, and Theology, who also led discussions addressing the new material they presented aswell as general questions of content, curriculum change, and classroom management. One of

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Phillip Cornwell, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #42364A Modified Concept Inventory for DynamicsDr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics where he studied the vestibular organs in the inner ear using finite element models and vibration analyses. After graduating, he spent a semester teaching at a local community college and then two years at University of Massachusetts (Amherst) studying the biomechanics of biting in bats and monkeys, also using finite element modeling

Conference Session

Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

. • I didn’t previously know that this is what Ecological Engineers do so I was really excited to learn more about the discipline!DiscussionStudents in BAE 200 exhibited a strong sense of belonging to the BAE community, with scoresof 4.22/5 in 2022 and 4.32/5 in 2023, compared to findings from other studies. For example,Benson et al. [17] reported that sophomores enrolled in Civil Engineering and surveyed in a CivilEngineering courses exhibited belonging scores to engineering of 3.56/5 and 3.31/5. Smith et al.[18] reported that sophomore engineering students enrolled at a large research university showedbelonging scores to engineering of 3.57/5.O’Hara et al [19] and Schar et al. [20] have shown that there is a strong positive

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Mechanics: Covid and Free Body Diagrams

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #36748Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Student Performance on Exams in aDynamics Course?Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics where he studied the vestibular organs in the inner ear using finite element models and vibration analyses. After graduating, he spent a semester teaching at a local community college and then two years at University of Massachusetts (Amherst) studying the biomechanics of biting in bats and

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Basile Panoutsopoulos, Community College of Rhode Island

Paper ID #36103The Engineering Design Process: The example of the Rio-Antirrio BridgeDr. Basile Panoutsopoulos, Community College of Rhode Island Basile Panoutsopoulos (M’80–SM’01) holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, a ME in Electrical Engineering from The City College of the City University of New York, a MS in Applied Mathematics and a BS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a Senior Member of IEEE. He joined the Department of Engineering and Technology, CCRI in the Fall 2013. He was with the School of Engineering and Technology at Central

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Andrew Wessman; Kargi Chauhan

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #37878Using online learning modules to improve students’ use of technicalstandards in additive manufacturing courses and projectsDr. Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona Hannah Budinoff is an Assistant Professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. Her research interests include additive manufacturing, geometric manufacturability analysis, design for manufacturing, and engineering education.Andrew WessmanKargi Chauhan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using online learning modules to improve students’ use of technical standards

Collection

ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Benjamin Lee Stilwell, The University of Texas at Tyler; Edgar Reyes

Department of Mechanical Engineering, the teaminitiated a pilot study. This study included the development of initial design, analysis, and simulationof the system, which resulted in very favorable outcomes. The following phase of the study involvedmultiple senior design groups in completing the successful design and construction of subsystemprototypes over the past two years. Last Spring semester, a new group of students led by the thermalfluid laboratory faculty worked on the user interface to monitor and collect data from these prototypesto later result in an integrated heat exchanger system for future laboratory activities. The group alsobegan to generate pilot instructional material and exercises based on selected prototype equipment.The