Matthew W. Priddy is an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University in the Department of Mechan- ical Engineering. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2016), in addition to a B.S. (2008) and M.S. (2010) in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State Univer- sity. Dr. Priddy is the PI of the Computational Mechanics and Materials Laboratory (CMML) at MSU. The primary research focus of CMML is the finite element modeling of complex phenomena (e.g., ad- ditive manufacturing) and advanced material modeling of various material classes (e.g., metals) for the purpose of translating knowledge from research-based simulations to a tractable format for the larger en- gineering
the onlinediscussion board, which required them to demonstrate conceptual mastery of topics. In addition,students completed weekly journal submissions, which required critical reflection of coursepreparation, performance, and application to civil engineering.Weekly, students attended an engineering seminar, hosted by a civil engineering faculty. Theseminar was designed to provide students with tangible examples of how course material wouldconnect with students’ future classes and profession. Activities were related to early engineeringfundamentals courses (e.g., Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials), as well asapplications of specific civil engineering subdisciplines (e.g., Structural, and Geotechnicalengineering) (Table 1). The
Transportation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on bridge research. He is currently The Jackson-Hope Professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He teaches engineering mechanics and structural engineering courses and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter.Dr. Kacie Caple D’Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Math Preparation and Progress of Undergraduate Students in Civil
using Abaqus for analyzing some of the classical problems traditionallyincluded in a Mechanics of Materials course. The honor student selected for the project wasprovided with the instructions for proper utilization of key features of Abaqus and assigned todevelop the simulation models for a collection of specialized problems related to the analysis ofsolids. The prescribed project not only significantly contributes to the development of the involvedstudent, but also aids the faculty investigator in producing a series of simulation models forcomplementing a Mechanics of Materials course. The presented paper provides the rationale forselecting each of the selected problems and further illustrates how the solution of these problemscan contribute
engineering analysisand/or design in the following areas? 1. Material selection (material parameters: yield strength, compressive strength, thermal properties, fatigue properties, magnetic, corrosion) 2. Determine factor of safety for mechanical failure structural components 3. Mechanical component sizing and selection (shaft, gear, bearing, spring, etc.) 4. Heat exchanger sizing / selection 5. Piping network system analysis and design (pump selection) 6. Power Generation Component selection and design 7. Electric motor sizing / selection 8. HVAC sizing / selection 9. FEA / CFD 10. CAD 11. Programming 12. Quality and reliability - statistical analysis
/engineering “aha”moment prior to delving into the math. The examples are focused on visual intuitive, andexperience-based feedback systems where sometimes the connection to traditional textbookblock diagrams is not obvious. The examples are grouped into three categories: 1. Mechanical examples, including (a) Balancing bird, where gravity-based feedbackkeeps the bird balanced at a specific orientation, (b) Roly-Poly toy, where gravity-basedfeedback leads to a steady state equilibrium, and (c) Flush Toilet, self-contained feedbackmechanism to achieve desired water level. 2. Electrical and Electromechanical examples, including (a) the use of Bi-metal toexplain sensing, error and action in A/C, Car Blinker, and Kettle, (b
challenge is the selection of the textbooks that covers all required material and consistent © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferenceuse of sign conventions, terminology, and equations for fundamental laws. To address theseissues, in 2009, Boettner et. al3 produced an integrated textbook to teach the fluid mechanics andthe thermodynamics disciplines as a combined course. They assessed the implementation of thattextbook in their paper that had been published during the ASEE 2011 conference4. Their papersummarized feedback from faculty and students who used the integrated textbook for the firsttime. The main concern of faculty about the new
Paper ID #36663A Comparison between Blended and Online Teaching Method for StaticsCourse: a perspective in a Community CollegeDr. Edwin Lim, University of Georgia Edwin Lim is a lecturer at the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Georgia. His research interests are in the field of engineering education, earthquake engineering and reduce order finite element modeling. Prior to arriving at UGA in Fall 2022, he taught engineering mechanics, numerical method, materials science, and fundamental engineering courses at Tacoma Community College. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S
Paper ID #36645Assessing Correlation between Erosion, Abrasion and Hardness Behaviorfor Polymers, Metals and Ceramic Coated Metallic SurfacesDr. Dorina Marta Mihut Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mer- cer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical Uni- versity Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are
Retention and Graduation,” Journal of STEM Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Engineering Education (LITEE), 2018.[9] N. Islam & Y. Zhou, “Improving Engineering Students’ College Math Readiness by MSEIP Summer Bridge Program,” Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 5: Engineering Education. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 9–15, 2018. V005T07A026. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-88685[10] S. Parsons, T. Croft, & M. Harrison, “Does students’ confidence in their ability in mathematics matter?” Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, vol. 28 no. 2, pp. 53
numerous problems for practice on individual andcombined concepts, then being assessed quickly on their mastery of concepts represented in thoseproblems. Students would know immediately if they worked something correctly or incorrectly so thatthey could remedy their errors or misunderstandings before moving on to new material.In numerous ME curriculums, one or more senior-level courses may be dedicated to machine design. Aclassical way of conducting a first course in machine design often begins with a review of loads analysisand stress analysis that students may or may not have gained knowledge of and skill with during aprerequisite course, such as mechanics of materials. Having reviewed these topics in the first few weeksof the course and prior
thebackwards design method, which focuses on the output - beginning with the desired results and notingwhat students need to learn rather than what instructors want to teach. The three stages of backwardsdesign [2] include identifying desired results (learning goals and objectives), determining acceptableevidence (assessments), and planning learning experiences and instructions (activities and materials).Rather than students learning for the sake of learning, they are given a clear purpose that ties to theiroverall course goals. We adapted a Course Structure Planning Guide from the University of IllinoisCenter for Innovation and Learning [3] as a curriculum map for Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals 1.We identified six goals and objectives for the
Paper ID #36660Establishing Consistent Evaluation Metrics to Combat Pre-RequisiteDeficits in Entry-Level Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. Alta Knizley, Mississippi State University Alta Knizley is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Missis- sippi State University. Her professional interests and research fields include engineering education and outreach, energy sustainability, and numerical modeling of thermodynamical applications. She is the founder and primary faculty advisor of the Mechanical Engineering Ladies Organization. Alta has been a part of the faculty at MSU since 2012 and
Paper ID #36529On the Use of Video in Support of a Maritime Robotics STEM OutreachProgramDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechan- ical Engineering.Stacey Rathbun, George Mason University Television Stacey is a Senior Producer/Director at George Mason University Television.Dr. Ali Khalid Raz, George Mason University Dr. Ali Raz is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University Systems Engineering and Operations Research department and an Assistant Director of Intelligent Systems and Integration at the C4I and Cyber
Paper ID #36505Assessing the Impact of Student Choice of ElectivesDr. Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University Colin Reagle specializes in the areas of thermal fluid flows and sustainable energy systems. He leverages his past experience as a researcher at Virginia Tech, which includes projects for Solar Turbines, Siemens, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Honeywell. Reagle also worked as a researcher for Techsburg, a small engineering services company in Christiansburg, Virginia. Reagle’s primary focus at Mason is teaching and leadership in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program. He has a passion for
Paper ID #36577The Influence of Engineering Curriculum Alignment on the Success ofTransfer StudentsDr. Marino Nader, University of Central Florida Marino Nader Marino Nader is an Associate lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering De- partment at the University of Central Florida and has been working on digitizing courses and exams, creating different course modalities. Dr. Nader obtained his B.Eng.,Dr. Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida Dr. Harrison N Oonge is an assistant dean for academic planning in the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Harrison
Paper ID #36614Students’ Preference for a Capstone Design Project: An Examination ofthe Impact of Accidental CompetenciesDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on
Paper ID #36637Study of Candida albicans Biofilm Inhibition on Coated Medical DevicesDr. Dorina Marta Mihut, Mercer University Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mer- cer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical Uni- versity Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are in the area of materials science
, four-year university,that inspired the redesign of the course with respect to sustainability. Currently, the concept ofsustainability is integrated into the Chemical Engineering curricula at TTU through theBioFoundry Initiative which is the integration of biomimicry components into the design processof two chemical engineering courses: CHE 3550 (Fluid Mechanics) and CHE 4661 (BiotransportPhenomena). In each of these, student-team-developed prototypes of innovative technologyaddressing societal challenges are a required outcome. The integration of biomimicry representsan expansion of the normal course-related efforts that for the last several years have leveraged thesuccessful implementation of the Renaissance Foundry Model (herein the Foundry
Paper ID #36532Evolution of a Flipped Classroom: From Prototype to Personalized LearningProf. Autar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar Kaw is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is a recipient of the 2012 U.S. Professor of the Year Award (doctoral and research universities) from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching. Professor Kaw’s primary scholarly interests are in engineering education research, adaptive, blended, and flipped learning, open courseware development, and the state and future of higher
offered at the North CarolinaSchool of Science and Math since 2012 in a traditional in-person format. Each course section ofbiomedical engineering includes a mixture of high school juniors and seniors with a maximumenrollment of 20 students. All students at the high school are required to take one engineering orcomputer science course. Other engineering courses offered include Electrical Engineering,Civil Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Robotics, and Mechanical Engi-neering.The semester-long Biomedical Engineering course is structured into three separate design-basedinquiries focused on the subspecialties of biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioelectricity. Simi-larly to project-based learning and problem-based learning
Gateway Courses A grade of C or better Calculus I, Calculus II, Statics, Solid Mechanics CE Core Courses A passing grade (D or Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, (required 300 better) Structural Theory, Properties of Engineering level) Materials, Soil Mechanics, and Transportation Engineering CE Design A passing grade (D or Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering Unit Elective Courses better) Process Design, Structural Steel Design, (400 level) Foundations, Transportation Planning and Design
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina. He acquired a Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics Summa Cum Laude with Honors followed by Civil Engineering Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. His technical research focuses on structural evaluation of buried bridges and culverts. He encourages students through an infectious enthusiasm for engineering mechanics and self-directed, lifelong learning. He aims to recover the benefits of the classical model for civil engineering education through an emphasis on reading and other autodidactic practices. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Review of
Paper ID #36608Integration of Discord Application as a Communication Tool inUndergraduate Engineering CoursesMs. Morgan Green, Mississippi State University Morgan Green is an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mississippi State University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education, where her research is focused on the develop- ment and assessment of professional skills in engineering students. Other areas of interest and research are engineering education outreach and the application of hands-on learning in engineering students. She is the founder and Director of Project ENspire, an
Theophilides & Koutselini showed more in-depth evaluation of the quality andtype of student learning from open versus closed book testing scenarios.8,9 These studies seem to haveopposite findings. The prior demonstrated that when students are told to expect an open book test, theymay decrease or postpone test preparation and review activities. The latter study concluded that studentstaking open book exams may show higher levels of critical thinking in test preparation and completion.One relevant study was found in the ASEE Peer Repository on this topic from 2012 where West Pointfaculty compared student test preparation and performance in an entry -level statics and mechanics ofmaterials course.10 They found minimal effect on either parameter when
Paper ID #36567Survey of Online Graduate Industrial & Systems Engineering and SupplyChain Management ProgramsDr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Tech University Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering
are in mathematical modeling research on cancer treatments, water treatments, and cosmetic science. Her research has consisted of hyperther- mia treatments, fluid mechanics understanding, and now chemotherapy in cancer tumor treatment: an Interplay of Scales, Transport, and Kinetics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Chemotherapy in Cancer Tumor Treatment: An Interplay of Scales, Transport, and Kinetics via the Renaissance Foundry Model Pedro E. Arce and Sahera Abumarian Department of Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN-USA
Paper ID #36683Is playing games all you need? A survey of student experiences withvirtual learning environments in undergraduate courses.Mr. John David O’Brian III, Mississippi State University J.D. O’Brian is an Industrial Engineering master’s student at Mississippi State University. He obtained his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2022. His graduate work is centered around management and process improvement systems in the engineering workforce.Ms. Sara C. Vick, Mississippi State University Sara Vick is an Industrial and Systems Engineering Ph.D. candidate at Mississippi State University
EPC testing environment as well as the evaluation center, where students learnfrom their mistakes, create a overall unique comfortable, anxiety-free testing and enjoyablelearning system. One may think more survey data should be provided but given this is work in-progress, the authors are aware that more work should be done and presented in the future.This method is being investigated with different conditions and with two core-courses inengineering, in order to validate it. However, more investigation can enable increased validationand insights to the underlying mechanisms of learning increases. Therefore, other researchers areinvited to support the above findings which materials such as student surveys are available fromthe authors
Paper ID #36554Space Race: A Voyage to the Moon Board Game for K5-K8 StudentsDr. Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia Ramana Pidaparti, is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UGA. Dr. Pidaparti received his Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University, West Lafayette. He has taught pre- viously at Virginia Commonwealth University and Purdue University campus in Indianapolis (IUPUI). He has taught several courses in design, mechanics of materials, optimization, and directed many in- terdisciplinary projects related to design. Dr. Pidaparti’s research interests are in the broad areas