Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech; Edward Anderson, Texas Tech; Curtis Craig, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

in traditional college content materials (e.g., textbooks, lectures, multi-media). Address: Department of Psychology, Mail Stop 2051, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409; telephone: 806-742-3711 ext. 247; fax: 806-742-0818; Email: roman.taraban@ttu.edu.Edward Anderson, Texas Tech Edward E. Anderson is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University where he currently serves as the Ray Butler Distinguished Educator. Since returning to the faculty after several different administrative assignments, including Departmental Chairman, Assistant Dean, and Director of the TTU Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, he has focused upon engineering student

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumik Banerjee, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #13545A group project based approach to induce learning in engineering thermody-namicsProf. Soumik Banerjee, Washington State University Dr. Soumik Banerjee is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at WSU. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Tech in 2008, followed by a Research Scholar position at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg, Germany (2008 – 2009) and a postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (2009 - 2011). Dr. Soumik Baner- jee’s expertise lies in modeling transport phenomena, self-assembly and growth

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Donald Fehlinger, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

project required competencies in material science, mechanical design, pneumatic systems,and electrical engineering, fostering interdisciplinary learning. During the prototyping anditerative design phases, the students refined molds, tested materials, and developed functionalprototypes, showcasing their ability to engage in iterative design and problem-solving. Time andbudget constraints prompted creative solutions, such as downsizing the model and usingaccessible materials for the prototype. The project included validation of air cell performanceunder pressure, contributing to a deeper understanding of design mechanics and materialproperties.Analysis of Lessons LearntResearch experiences and capstone design projects share a shared relationship in

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5154: A STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES ASSESS-MENT ACROSS A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM THATMAXIMIZES FACULTY ENGAGEMENTProf. Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University Sriram Sundararajan is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. He is currently the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs and oversees curricular and program matters including assessment and continuous improvement efforts. His research areas encompass scanning probe microscopy, multiscale tribology (friction, lubrication and wear), and surface engineering. More recently, he has focused on atom scale mapping of thin film material systems using 3D-atom probe microscopy. He has authored more than

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Batson, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

benefit from a greater number of examples.Review of Prerequisite MaterialOne of the main reasons for inverting the fluid mechanics course taken by Trine Universitymechanical engineering students was to review prerequisite mathematics. Experience had shownstudents’ mathematics preparation was seriously lacking, and simply wishing it would improvewas ineffective. The quantity of fluid mechanics material presented in this course disallowedincluding mathematics reviews during conventionally taught lectures.Mathematics review materials were strategically inserted into the video lectures such that themath was reviewed and immediately used to derive fluid mechanics relations or work fluidmechanics problems.The results prove this effort was very

Conference Session

Best Paper Presentations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rowan University; Shivakumar I Ranganathan, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #11674Integrating the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Using a Long-term GreenDesign Project - The Planetary GearsetDr. Eric Constans, Rowan University Eric Constans is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. His research interests include engineering education, mechanical design and acoustics and vibration.Shivakumar I Ranganathan, Rowan University Dr. Shivakumar Ranganathan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. He earned a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was then

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Luis Ortiz; Elisa Mestorino Bachofen

Session 2526 Abstract 530 An Experience In Teaching Structures In Aeronautical, Mechanical And Civil Engineering, Applying The Experimental Methodology Luis E. Ortiz, Elisa Mestorino Bachofen Universidad Tecnológica Nacional / Universidad de Morón ArgentinaI. ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is to inform the results of applying the Experimental Method toimprove teaching in Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil Structures, at

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kim, Youngstown State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-815: INDIVIDUAL COURSE ASSESSMENT AS A CORE ASSESSMENTTOOLHyun Kim, Youngstown State University Hyun W. Kim, Ph.D., P.E. Hyun W. Kim is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Fluid Power Research and Education Center at Youngstown State University. He has been teaching and developing courses and research projects in the fluid thermal area. He is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Ohio and is currently conducting applied research in fluid power control and computational fluid dynamics with local industries. Dr. Kim received a B.S.E. degree from Seoul National University, a M.S.E. from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. from the Univ. of Toledo

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sophia V. Yates, Smith College; Christopher H. Conley, Smith College; Aaron J. Rubin, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

= x1 500.0 lbf ± 2.5 lbf = 𝑤𝑤𝑥𝑥1 L = beam span = x2 84.0 in ± 0.5 in = 𝑤𝑤𝑥𝑥2 D = beam diameter = x3 4.00 in ± 0.25 in = 𝑤𝑤𝑥𝑥3 E = elastic modulus = x4 186000 psi ± 24000 psi = 𝑤𝑤𝑥𝑥4The result from Eqn. 8, and the uncertainty in that result determined with Eqn. 4, are 2.64 ± 0.74in, representing a 28% uncertainty. While this large uncertainty was expected, the result isnonetheless informative. The level of uncertainty in a hand calculation for beam displacementoften goes unaddressed in a mechanics of materials or structural analysis course.In Figures 1 and 4 in

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. M. Barankin, Colorado School of Mines; Kevin Stratman, Colorado School of Mines

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Chemical Engineering

engineering courses, enabling strategies such as the flippedclassroom or formats such as online education. Yet in this rapid push, it isimportant that educators remain circumspect about new methods until they havebeen proven effective. While online videos have been proven very useful invarious lecture scenarios, the purpose of this study was to determine whether avideo “review session” may be effective preparation for midterm exams.At a University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, Fluid Mechanics is a partof the first-year curriculum for both Chemistry and Chemical Engineeringstudents. In 2015, an online video was generated based on prior-used material formidterm review sessions and shared with two of the four sections. The hour-longexam

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schar, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Mark Cuson; Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

were planning to declare a mechanical engineering major (but at this stage of their education many have not officially declared a major) and other students expressed interest in civil engineering, physics and mathematics.• Case Study Method Curriculum: The two-part case study was developed to involve two lab experiences – analysis of beams (referred to as Longboard - Trucks) and elasticity of materials (referred to as Longboard - Deck). The case study incorporated 12 engineering concepts drawn from the undergraduate engineering course text20 and 10 entrepreneurial concepts selected from a popular graduate-level textbook on entrepreneurship21. Each part of the case study involved 4-6 pages of text, 1-2

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Rounds, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Root, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

without StructureOne obvious structure was to split the topics in a traditional way into a Thermodynamics blockand a Fluid Mechanics block, as depicted in Figure 2. This approach offered two advantages.First, most of the Thermal-Fluids textbooks support this type of course structure. Second, withthe two disciplines separated it is easier to structure the course in such a way to avoid anyoverlap of symbols, and there is a clear distinction between the subjects. However, this approachwould negate any of the positive effects of integrating the material in the first place and wouldsend the wrong message. The purpose of integrating the two disciplines was to gain efficienciesand to showcase the fact that Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics were simply

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Knudson, Oregon State University; John Schmitt, Oregon State University

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Mechanical Engineering

expressed a unique and engaging educational benefit from the curriculum additionsmade possible through the use of the software.We found that integration of the software allowed the professor to spend an increased amount oflecture time on theory and mechanics without having to abandon a conveyance of the techniquesrequired in application of the material to real-world problems. Since large computer laboratoriesare available at most engineering schools, use of the software is accommodating to large classsizes. Finally, utilizing higher education site license benefits of the software as well aseducational versions available freely to the students kept resource costs for supporting thecoursework to a minimum, while improving student learning.8

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Letcher, South Dakota State University; Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; John D. VerSteeg, South Dakota State University; Sarah M. Michna, South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering

master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Champaign - Urbana. She has taught dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, metallurgy, and production and fabrication processes courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Stimulating Interest in First-Year Mechanical Engineering Students through Design Modeling/Analysis and CNC ManufacturingAbstractBefore a recent curriculum change for 1st and 2nd year students, Mechanical Engineering studentsat South Dakota State University did not see Mechanical Engineering faculty and did notnecessarily attend courses with only mechanical engineering students

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julien Henri Arrizabalaga, University of Oklahoma; Matthias U. Nollert, University of Oklahoma; Rachel C. Childers, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

$100 [2]. This simple device was inexpensive butlimited to tension testing of soft elastic samples due to the design of the tester. With this previousversion, the extension force is applied by the user (students) by pulling downward on a rope. Themajor drawback is that repetition of exact forces is impossible to duplicate. In addition, the originalstrain sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, had relatively low resolution, and was only useful formeasurement of relatively large strains.Here, we describe the creation of upgraded mechanical test frames capable of both uniaxial tensionand compression tests for biomaterials. These new mechanical test frames cost less than $300 each(see the bill of materials in Table 1). The mechanical test frame consists of

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James Canino, Trine University; Jon Koch, Trine University

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Mechanical Engineering

hands-on experiences in engineering education has been recognized fordecades. Yet creating and running an effective hands-on experience, especially in the thermalsciences is challenging. This paper will outline a project that asks students to design, build, andtest a heat exchanger. In addition to being hands-on, the project incorporates two high-impacteducational practices. First, the project is collaborative as groups of 4-5 students work ondesigning their heat exchangers. Second, the project serves a sort of “capstone project” for thethermal science classes by integrating topics from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heattransfer. While attempts to incorporate designing, building, and testing of heat exchangers as partof a mechanical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi-Cheng Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chia-Chi Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Yu-Jen Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Ying-Yao Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University; Chua-Chin Wang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #15540A Project-Oriented Capstone Course for Creative Engineering EducationProf. Chi-Cheng Cheng, National Sun Yat-Sen University Dr. Chi-Cheng Cheng has been with the Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering of National Sun Yat-Sen University in Taiwan since 1991. He currently is the Chairman of the Depart- ment. He is also an adjoin professor with the Institute of Undersea Technology and College of General Education of National Sun Yat-Sen University. He was a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of University of British Columbia in Canada in 2002 and a

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Gong, Purdue University; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

materials, the Page 26.614.3tutorials play an important role in bridging “the gap between the abstract quantitativeformalism of quantum mechanics and the qualitative understanding necessary to explain andpredict diverse physical phenomena”10 (p.47).Another commendable simulation tool is the Physics Education Technology (PhET)simulation series from University of Colorado Boulder. The PhET simulations featuremultiple scientific visualizations of basic concepts11. With dynamic guidance and feedbackwhen exploring scientific puzzles and phenomena, students can create intuitive models alongwith interactive connections between concepts under study. All of these

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Canino, Trine University; Brett Batson, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

in thermodynamics wereincluded in the present study. Classical thermodynamics is predicated on the conservation ofmass, conservation of energy (the “first law” of thermodynamics), and the second law ofthermodynamics, in which entropy is defined. Mechanical Engineering Analysis: Mechanical Engineering Analysis at Trine Universityis a freshman level course used to introduce students to formal problem solving in severaldifferent mechanical engineering contexts. Therefore, problems in statics, dynamics,thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, and engineering materials are all solvedby the students. As one might expect, these problems constitute only the most basic concepts ineach of these classes. Both courses were inverted

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #21730Competency Based Assessment in DynamicsDr. Kurt M DeGoede, Elizabethtown College Professor of Engineering and Physics, Elizabethtown College. His research interests in biomechanics include developing clinical instruments for rehabilitation. Dr. DeGoede teaches upper-level undergraduate mechanical engineering and design courses and the first-year introduction to engineering course. He is also developing a collaborative study abroad program in West Africa built around social enterprise initiatives. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Competency

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

steering committee for the International Conference on Wear of Materials and on the Mechanical executive committee of the Mechanical Engineering Division of ASEE. He also serves as an ABET program evaluator on behalf of ASME. Prof. Sundararajan has been recognized for his accomplishments with the Young Engineering Faculty Research Award and Early Achievement in Teaching Award at Iowa State University. He received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (India) followed by M.S. and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kormos, Rochester Institute of Technology; Alan J. Man, Pierce College; Cristian A. Linte, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

Paper ID #16988Work in Progress: Development and Dissemination of Interactive DidacticModules for Biomedical Engineering: Bridging Fluid Mechanics and Sys-tems PhysiologyMr. Michael Kormos, Rochester Institute of Technology Michael A. Kormos is a fourth year undergraduate student in Biomedical Engineering at Rochester In- stitute of Technology. Michael has completed a significant portion of the BME curriculum, including courses in Fluid Mechanics, Biomechanics and Stress Analysis and Systems Physiology. The work de- scribed in this abstract was conducted by Michael during his Summer 2015 co-operative education term under

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-565: UNDERGRADUATE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS THATACHIEVE DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMESFiras Akasheh, Tuskegee University Dr. Akasheh is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tuskegee University. He joined in 2008.Denny C. Davis, Washington State University Dr. Davis is Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Engineering Education Research Center at Washington State University. He has led numerous multidisciplinary research projects to enhance engi- neering education. He currently leads projects creating and testing assessments and curriculum materials for engineering design and professional skills, especially for use in capstone engineering design courses. He has been a Fellow

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7171Inverting (Flipping) Classrooms – Advantages and ChallengesDr. Gregory Mason, Seattle University Dr. Greg Mason is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle Uni- versity. His interests include control systems, data acquisition, and the use of technology to support the non-traditional classroom.Prof. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Teodora Rutar Shuman is an Associate Professor and Chair at Seattle University, Department of Me- chanical Engineering. She received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-857: A METHODOLOGY FOR TEAM TEACHING A COURSE WITHINDUSTRIAL EXPERTSYaomin Dong, Kettering University Dr. Yaomin Dong is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky in 1998. Dr. Dong has extensive R&D experience in automotive industry and holds multiple patents. He is specialized in metalforming processes, design with composite materials, and finite element analysis.Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed is a professor of mechanical engineering at Kettering University, the Richard L. Terrell Professor of Excellence in Teaching. She has been an

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session: Pedogogy and Training

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francisco Bueno, Saint Louis University; Henry Wright, Saint Louis University; Shaun Samuel, Saint Louis University; Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University

Paper ID #38093Learning Outside of the Classroom - Applying a Design,Development, and Testing Exercise to Augment the Early-Stage Undergraduate Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringExperienceFrancisco Bueno Francisco Bueno is an undergraduate student majoring in Aerospace Engineering and a concentration in Mechanical Engineering. He studies at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology of Saint Louis University. He has been a part of AirCRAFT laboratory since Spring 2021, where he is team captain for the AUVSI AUS competition. His current vision is to follow a Master's program after finishing his

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Core Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Paul S. Nerenberg, California State University, Los Angeles; Ni Li, Northwestern Polytechnical University; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Diversity Committee, and serves on the ABET Academic Affairs Council, the TMS Accreditation Committee, and the National Board of Directors for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Dr. Allen earned her BS in metallurgy and materials science from Columbia University, and her MS and PhD in materials science and engineering from Stanford University. She previously served as faculty, chair and Associate Dean at San Jose State University’s College of Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Results of an Introduction to Mechanics Course Designed to Support Student Success in Physics I and Foundational Engineering CoursesThis complete evidence-based practice paper

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4480: SIX HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVESTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNINGFLUID MECHANICSMs. Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University Lynn Albers received her B.S. in mathematics with a minor in music from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992 and her M.S. in mechanical engineering with a concentration in nuclear engineering at Manhattan College in 1996. After working for Nortel Networks and the North Carolina Solar Center, Albers matriculated at North Carolina State University, where she is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering. Her dissertation spans the Colleges of Engineering and Education and will be the first of its kind at NCSU.Dr. Laura Bottomley

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

technologystudents take statics and it is a fundamental course prerequisite for other mechanics courses suchas dynamics and strength of materials. Success in these latter courses is directly correlated tosuccess in statics.Demonstrated proof of student learning and mastery of engineering knowledge is now requiredby ABET’s outcomes-based environment1. Additionally, engineering faculty need instrumentsfor formative use in assessing implementation of new course design strategies and instructionalpractices intended to increase student learning. As in the physics community, the bulk of thedevelopment effort has focused on engineering subject concept inventories. Typically, theseconcept inventories focus on determining student understanding of a subject’s

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangram Redkar, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engineering. This paper describes the course structure, objectives;challenges faced by the instructor because of diverse class composition and differentstudent expectations, project based learning approach adopted in the course, studentparticipation and the course outcomes. It is interesting to note that some of the projectassigned in this course were ‘real life problems’ faced by a leading aftermarketautomotive manufacturer. The class, as a team, brainstormed on appropriate strategies toaddress the project problems. The computational tools and instructional material for thelab were donated by MSC software that actively participated in enhancing the educationalexperience. This course presents one of the many efforts pursued by the