Conference Session

Misconceptions

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

physics and astronomy, making the application of these theories to engineering atestable transition. There are diverse approaches to conceptual change theories, largelyfocused on the structure and size of knowledge. In this work we analyzed a largeinterview data set from a diverse set of topics in mechanics of materials and consideredour data in light of Stella Vosniadou’s ‘Framework Theory’ of conceptual change.Concepts investigated in interview data include shear and normal stress in axial loads andbeams. We examine the following misconception from our data: stresses only occur inthe direction of an applied load. A theoretical explanation is attempted for thismisconception in terms of epistemological and ontological presuppositions

Conference Session

Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Siddharth Savadatti, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

suggests a mechanism design to achieve higher deflection. The paper will discuss thefirst two models. In conclusion, the paper points out how engineering education could benefitfrom exposure and participation in such a design process even though students were not involvedin this study originally.IntroductionThermoelectric generators convert heat to electricity. Current geometry and materials used indesigns shown in figures 1 and 2 result to rigid devices. The geometry ensures no moving partswhile the materials provide a high figure of merit (ZT). ZT=S2σ/k, where k is thermalconductivity, σ is the electrical conductivity, and S is the Seebeck coefficient. The figure ofmerit, ZT, is dimensionless and is formed by multiplying Z with the average

Conference Session

Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

Pressure Split Bar for material properties characterization under high speed deformation. During the undergraduate studies, Mr. Dyab worked as a team leader for AIRSPACES Project (Air-propelled Instrumented Robotic Sensory Platform(s) for Assateague Coastline Environmental Studies) at UMES from 2010 to 2012.Dr. Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Payam Matin is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Princess Anne, Maryland. Dr. Matin has received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan in May 2005. He has taught a number of courses in the areas of mechanical

Conference Session

Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6755Stress concentration factors due to typical geometric discontinuities for shaftdesign by numerical simulationDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Xiaobin Le, PhD, P.Eng, specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical De- sign, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone:617-989-4223, Email: LEX@WIT.EDUMr. Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Currently a Sophomore in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in

Conference Session

Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7719Design and Analyze the Frame for the Global Sustainable Urban Transport(SUT) VehicleDr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University Mohammad Kamal Hossain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (USA), Tuskegee University (USA), and Bangladesh University of En- gineering and Technology (Bangladesh), respectively. His specialization is in the areas of materials and design. Before coming to Tuskegee University (TU), he worked as a Visiting Assistant

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa Ivette Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Arturo Ponce, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Mechanics

Paper ID #7331Leveraging Simulation Tools to Deliver Ill-Structured Problems in Statics andMechanics of Materials: Initial ResultsProf. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Christopher Papadopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Engineering at the Uni- versity of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics at Cornell Uni- versity (1999). Prior to coming to UPRM, Papadopoulos served on the faculty in the Department of Civil

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Douglas, University of Wisconsin Colleges; Mark H Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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Mechanics

Materials CourseAbstractOnline education has expanded quickly in recent years and offering an engineering curriculumonline has been limited by the ability to replicate lab experiments that are integral to somecourses. Some approaches to lab experiments in distance education or online courses have beenattempted including recording video of lab experiments or creating simulations of laboratoryexperiments that run virtually via the internet. This paper outlines the development of a set ofinexpensive, transportable lab experiments for students in a Mechanics of Materials courseoffered via distance education. The set of labs were developed to allow for hands-on learningwith a kit of supplies and a list of experiments that students could perform at home

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, dynamics, fluid mechanics,thermodynamics, and heat transfer. The implementation of these instruments hasrevealed similar very poor results in terms of students’ understanding of fundamentalengineering concepts2, 3. The generally high graduation rates, grades, and passing rateson the FE exam, compared to the generally low success rates on concept inventories,suggest that students are frequently using equations they do not understand. Efforts toreform engineering education to improve conceptual understanding must begin withresearch to identify students’ pre- and misconceptions.The particular course of interest to this project is Mechanics of Materials (MOM)(alternately called Strength of Materials).Project Goal and ObjectivesThe goal of this project

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Boedo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Matthew Kasemer, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #5674Laboratory Activities to Illustrate the Importance of Low Cycle FatigueDr. Stephen Boedo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)Dr. Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Elizabeth A. DeBartolo is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She earned her B.S.E. at Duke University in 1994 and her Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2000. She works with students on assistive device design and determining mechani- cal properties of materials. DeBartolo serves on her college’s leadership teams for both multi-disciplinary capstone

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #7723A Study of Warping of Non-circular Shafts in TorsionProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University Page 23.115.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A STUDY OF WARPING OF NON-CIRCULAR SHAFTS IN TORSIONABSTRACTThis project is geared towards the study of warping as that takes place in non-circular shaftsunder torsion loading. For this purpose specimens of square cross-sections were used. .Thisactivity constitutes a laboratory unit in Mechanics of Materials course taught at the junior level.The students

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay M. Corneal, Grand Valley State University

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Materials

Paper ID #6161Implementation of Materials for Energy Storage CourseDr. Lindsay M. Corneal, Grand Valley State University Lindsay Corneal is an Assistant Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Materials Science and Engineering. Page 23.699.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University; Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University; Nathan Davis EIT, Central Washington University

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Materials

using a Materials ActivityAbstractOur research question focused on how previous student experience, like a job ‘internship’,affects an ability to demonstrate engineering design skills. Principal ‘student experience’focused on prior industrial experience (e.g. internships), but also included ‘annual project’participation (e.g. ASME Design Challenge Teams).The scope of this effort included the creation and application of a design activity, resulting indocuments that were evaluated with a metric. The activity focused on the effect of materialselection and analysis with regard to ‘design performance’. Creating these activities, and usingthem to assess design skills is the novel aspect of this effort. Two classes (one in MET-Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

Paper ID #6104Student Case Study Creation for the Sustainable Side of Material ScienceDr. Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State UniversityDr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley is an associate professor in Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. She specializes in Environmental Engineering and her research interests include water and wastewater treatment, physical and chemical remediation of soil and ground- water and water sustainability. Her research group has designed remediation system that entails the use of

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Omowunmi Isaacs-Sodeye, Arizona State University

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Materials

Properties of Materials." The one prerequisite is one class inCollege Chemistry. The course is required by students in Industrial, Mechanical, and MaterialsEngineering programs. Normally it is taken in freshman or sophomore year, but since about halfof the engineering students are transfers, so there are also many juniors and seniors in the class.The class demography was as follows. The 38 students included: Aerospace Engineering (3sophomores and 1 senior); Bioengineering (2 seniors); Chemical Engineering (4 juniors and 2seniors); Industrial Engineering (3 juniors and 1 senior); Mechanical Engineering (8 sophomores,7 juniors, 4 seniors, and 1 graduate student); 1 sophomore business major, and 1 junior Spanishmajor. All the students were taking the

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anastasia D Micheals, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University

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Materials

Paper ID #7080Using the Processing, Properties and Characterization of Brass to Teach theDifferences Between Crystal Structure and MicrostructureMs. Anastasia Micheals, San Jose State University Anastasia Micheals teaches in the Materials Engineering department at San Jos´e State University, and manages the SEM Laboratory for the SJSU Materials Characterization and Metrology Center [MC]2, where she performs and directs research and materials characterization. She holds an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Outside the classroom, she consults in materials failures due to processing and

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eunice Yang, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Materials

Paper ID #7413A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Materials Science Using POGIL and ActiveLearning ActivitiesDr. Eunice Yang, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Eunice Yang received her doctorate in mechanical engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2006. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown campus. She has taught courses in Mechanical Measurements, Mechanical Measurements Lab, Materials Science, Stat- ics, Dynamics, Matlab, Fluid Dynamics, Strength of Materials Lab, Engineering Design, and Autodesk Inventor. Her current research interest lies in the area of

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Materials

Paper ID #6053Supplementing Instruction with Pencasts created with a SmartPenDr. Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Surendra ”Vinnie” Gupta is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and a member of the graduate faculty of Materials Science & Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is a recipi- ent of the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching at RIT where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Mechanics, Computational Techniques, and Materials Science

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James Gardner Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering; Ram V Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Sachin Marotrao Shendokar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

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Materials

degree program students at BVDU. Self-Study I Self-Study II 1. Modeling and Simulation of Nanosystems 8. Silicon Nanostructures & Carbon Nanotubes 2. Synthesis and Design Nanoscale Products Based Nanoelectronics 3. Emerging Trends in Consumer Nano Products 9. Crystallinity and Structure of Nanomaterials 4. Applications of Nanotechnology in Food and 10. Nanoscale Mechanics of Materials Agriculture 11. Quantum Theory of Solid 5. Finite Element Methods for Nanoscale 12. Economic Principles of Nanotechnology Structures Management

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University; Rungun Nathan, Penn State Berks

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Materials

Mohr’s circle. The students are made aware of the fact that rotating principal stressesplay a very important role in designing components that are subjected to biaxial or multiaxialfatigue, such as the crankshaft. Also the diameter of Mohr’s circle can be directly related toTresca or von Mises theories of failure.INTRODUCTIONThis study constitutes a laboratory component of the Mechanics of Materials courses taught toengineering students at the sophomore or junior levels. It is important that the students learn howthe external loads combine to produce stresses in a critical location of a structure or acomponent. This is fundamental to the understanding of the response of a structural componentto a combined system of loads that result in normal

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Rushe, Granta Design; Arlindo Silva, Granta Design

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Materials

Paper ID #6510Supporting and Enhancing Materials TeachingMichelle Hsieh, Granta DesignDr. Arlindo Silva, Granta Design Dr. Arlindo Silva is a Senior Materials Education Consultant for Engineering and Design at Granta Design Ltd since January 2012. He had previously been a Professor for 20 years at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lisbon, in Portugal, with experience in teaching Materials, Design and other Engineering related topics at all levels of higher education. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He has written three books, published over 100 articles in journals, conferences

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Materials

Paper ID #6148How to Write a Textbook in Ten Easy StepsDr. Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has nine years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. His primary interests lie in materials engineer- ing, mechanics, and engineering technology education. He is also an experienced contra dance caller

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

mechanical design areas within the mechanicalengineering program, students are made aware that of the fact that for machine components suchas rotating shafts, gears, crankshafts containing no preexisting cracks, the majority of life is spentin initiating or starting fatigue cracks. The fatigue process in this case is therefore described asinitiation controlled.A rotating beam fatigue test is traditionally performed as a laboratory experiment in the juniorlevel materials course. The rotating beam fatigue test provides the experimental determination ofthe S-N curve. The S-N curve graphically shows the stress amplitude (S) as a function of thenumber of cycles to failure (N). This test also helps the students to understand the concept ofendurance limit

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey W. Fergus, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

conversion and storage processes ● Identify critical materials challenges associated with current and potential energy conversion and storage processes Course TopicsOverview of energy use and productionEnergy conversion ● Thermal Heat → (mechanical) → electrical Combustion (fossil fuels, biomass-derived) (high temperature creep / corrosion) Nuclear (radiation damage in materials) Direct heat-to-electricity conversion (thermoelectric materials) ● Electrochemical Chemical → electrical Fuel cells (electrolyte / electrode / interconnect materials) ● Solar Radiation → electrical Solar-heat / photovoltaic

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University

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Materials

Paper ID #7130Muddiest Point Formative Feedback in Core Materials Classes with YouTube,Blackboard, Class Warm-ups and Word CloudsProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is a professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials engineering. His research interests are evaluating conceptual knowledge, miscon- ceptions and their repair, and conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R Hondred, Iowa State University; Denise Crawford, Iowa State University; Debbie Ann Victor, Des Moines Independent Schools; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

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Materials

Paper ID #7640A MATERIALS ENGINEER’S APPROACH TO EXPLAINING SCIENTIFICPROBLEMS IN AN 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM: A CASE STUDYMr. Peter R Hondred, Iowa State University Peter R. Hondred is a graduate student in materials science and engineering at Iowa State University under the direction of Michael R. Kessler. He earned his B.S. in Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis as well as a minor in Chemistry from Dordt College in 2008. Hondred’s graduate research has involved the development of mathematical models that represent the thermal degradation of wire insulation polymers. Currently, he is working on biorenewable bases plastics

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2013 ERC

Authors

Mary Galvin

Foundation approach to understanding, predicting and facilitating advances towards global sustainability. Science Science One NSF APPROACH – 5 DivisionsNational MPS – Chemistry (CHE), Materials (DMR)National ENG – Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET) and Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation(CMMI) GEO – Division of Earth Sciences (EAR

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Lee Finley; Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7136Effective use of an Undergraduate Research Fellowship for Design and Man-ufacture of Tools to Assist in Teaching Strength of MaterialsMr. Jacob Lee Finley Jacob Finley came to the University of Southern Maine in spring 2010. He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Finley became fascinated with mechanical properties of materials after taking a class with Dr. Ghorashi and observing the applications of the subject. He then teamed up with this professor and developed a way of demonstrating complex concepts in solid mechanics with easy to understand hands-on test set ups. Finley has always thoroughly enjoyed

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #6248Updates to a Sequence of Thermodynamics Experiments for Mechanical En-gineering Technology StudentsMr. Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University Roger Beardsley PE is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Wash- ington University in Ellensburg WA. Mr. Beardsley teaches undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluids, and machine design. His professional interests include energy conversion, renewable energy and sustainability issues. Page

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Vincent C Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William C Farrow, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Hope Leigh Weiss, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

perform experimental research and encouraged their matriculation to graduate school. Dr. Traum also serves as the founding Chief Technology Officer at EASENET, a start-up renewable energy company he co-founded with his former students to commercialize residential scale waste-to-energy biomass processor systems.Dr. Vincent ”Vince” C Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Vincent Prantil earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. He has worked as a senior member of technical staff in the Applied Mechanics and Materials Modeling Directorates at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California where he was a co-recipient of the R&D100 Award for

Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. To- movic co-authored one textbook on materials and manufacturing processes that has been adopted by over 50 national and international institutions of higher education. In addition, he has authored or co-authored over 60 papers in journals and conference proceedings, focused on applied research related to product lifecycle management, design and manufacturability, system dynamics and controls, and engineering ed- ucation. Dr. Tomovic delivered over 20 invited presentations nationally and