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CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Junsuk Kang, Seoul National University

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Computers in Education

particularly be useful in cases where a physical labis not accompanying the offered course, as is the case in the authors’ institution. Several examplesof the developed simulations are provided in the paper to better illustrate the utility and significanceof the models. The simulations for example can be used to determine and display the stress anddeformation contours at various locations on the solid continuums having different geometries,boundary conditions, material properties, and loading conditions. The models are specificallydeveloped to be used by the course instructor in illustrating and explaining some of the moreimportant mechanics principles and concepts. These visual simulations help students bettercomprehend the course concepts and more

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth; Victor Lai, University of Minnesota - Duluth; Ping Zhao, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Materials

Paper ID #17660Group Projects to Induce Active Learning in Introductory Material ScienceCourses for Chemical and Mechanical Engineering StudentsDr. Zhihua Xu, University of Minesota Duluth Zhihua Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he teaches Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Properties of Engineering Materials, and Chemical Reaction Engineering. His research interest includes organic semiconductors, light harvesting materials, and solution-processed photovoltaic devices. Dr. Xu received his PhD in Ma- terials Science and Engineering at

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Jerry Qu, University at Buffalo ; Adres Nuri, University at Buffalo ; Syed Ali Hasan, University at Buffalo; Nilanjan Kundu, University at Buffalo

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19448Torsion Tests to Study Plastic Deformation in Ductile MaterialsProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay teaches mechanics, manufacturing and design at the University at Buffalo. He has authored a text on Pressure Vessel s and till recently was an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. His research interests are in the areas of fatigue and fracture of metals, carbon nanotubes, multi-scale material modeling and engineering education. He had a very successful industrial career with Westinghouse Electric where he directed and performed

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Barrage, University of Waterloo; G Wayne Brodland P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Mechanics

Paper ID #18614Helping Students to Feel MechanicsRyan Barrage, University of Waterloo Candidate for MASc. in Civil Engineering (Structural)Dr. G Wayne Brodland P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Brodland has a longstanding interest in engineering education and has built dozens of models to aid student learning. He hold awards in teaching and in research and is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. He also actively studies the mechanics of biological cells. He and his team spent several decades inves- tigating a critical step in embryogenesis

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Dyreson P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Corinne R. Henak, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #19352An Assessment of Blended Learning in Mechanics of MaterialsMs. Ana Dyreson P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison Ana is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Solar Energy Lab. Ana began work as an engineer before moving into graduate school. Her graduate work has included a range of renewable and sustainable energy technologies, most recently focusing on low-water cooling for thermoelectric power plants. Ana is interested in research-supported teaching methods that create active classrooms that are inclusive to a diverse student body. Ana has taught mechanics of materials and is team-teaching a new

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University; Allyson Jo Barlow, Oregon State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19084Bringing Experiential Learning into the Online Classroom: A Mechanics ofMaterials Course Case StudyDr. David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University Dr. David Dittenber is an assistant professor of civil engineering at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at LeTourneau and spent a year teaching high school math and science. He then attended West Virginia University, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, with a research focus on the use of composite materials in infrastructure. Dr. Dittenber chose to return to his

Conference Session

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Levi Sligar, Northwest Nazarene University; John Stutz P.E., Northwest Nazarene College; Brice Allen, Northwest Nazarene University; Duke Mejia Bulanon, Northwest Nazarene University; Abigail Stutz,, Northwest Nazarene University; Mallory Garner, Northwest Nazarene University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19200Teaching Mechanics of Materials with Lost 3D Print CastingDr. Hugh Jack P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack is not an author and has submitted the abstract on the authors behalf.Levi Sligar, Northwest Nazarene University Department of Engineering and PhysicsDr. John Stutz P.E., Northwest Nazarene CollegeBrice Allen, Northwest Nazarene University Department of Engineering and PhysicsDr. Duke Mejia Bulanon, Northwest Nazarene University Duke M. Bulanon is an assistant professor of the Physics and Engineering Department at Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. His research interests include

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek James Lura PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #18993Homework Methods in Engineering Mechanics: Part 3Dr. Derek James Lura PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Derek Lura is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida in 2012. He is committed to developing his courses to apply and develop best practices from the scholarship of teaching and learning. Outside of course development, his primary research interests are in biomechanics, rehabilitation, prostheses, and robotics. His current research projects include

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Reza Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Mechanics

-Design of Machine Elements. MECH2500-Mechanics of Materials focuses onhow to calculate the stress induced by simple individual force, such as axial loading, bendingmoment, torsion and lateral shear force. At the end of the course, there is a short chapter aboutthe state of stress caused by the combined loading [1]. At the beginning of MECH3000-Design ofMachine Elements, the general state of stress caused by the combined loadings must be reviewedin detail, because a prerequisite for using the failure theory is to determine the state of stress ofthe point [2]. Thru our assessment process, we found that there was a common issue that studentshad some difficulty in effectively calculating the general state of stress of components withmultiple

Conference Session

Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Mechanics

Paper ID #18108Facilitating Learning of Projectile Problems with a Unified ApproachDr. Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Yan Tang is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her current research in engineering education focuses on cognitive load theory, deliberate practice, and effective pedagogical practices. Her background is in dynamics and con- trols. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Solving Projectile Problems by using a Unified ApproachAbstractWhat projectile

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Materials

- ing award at RIT. Dr. Kim has directed numerous undergraduate research projects and several students won the first place in the undergraduate and graduate research competitions at the 2012 and 2013 GPEC (Global Plastics Environment Conference; Division of Society of Plastics Engineers). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Development of a Materials Laboratory Module in 3D Printing Abstract The goal of the study was to develop a laboratory module in the mechanical and thermalcharacterizations of the 3D printed specimens by the ASTM standard test-methods in order toimprove an undergraduate materials laboratory course utilizing Extrusion

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University

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Materials

Paper ID #19464Effectiveness of Incorporating Inquiry-Based Learning into Pre-LaboratoryExercisesDr. Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University Rika Wright Carlsen is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Robert Mor- ris University. She also serves as a Coordinator of Outreach for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Bioengineering) from the University of Pittsburgh. She currently teaches courses in statics and strength of materials, fluid

Conference Session

Materials, Manufacturing, and Machine Component Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20385Material and Processing Basics Through Reverse EngineeringProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay teaches mechanics, materials, manufacturing and design at University at Buffalo He has authored a text on Pressure Vessel s and till recently was an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. His research interests are in the areas of fatigue and fracture of metals, carbon nanotubes, multi-scale material modeling and engineering education. He had a very successful industrial career with Westinghouse Electric where he directed and performed

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit R. Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nick A. Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nimit Patel, McKinsey & Company; Austin Zadoks, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Taylor Prebel, Purdue University; Claudio Cesar Silva de Freitas, Purdue University; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Mechanics

biological sensing, electromechanical signal processing, and computing; the dynamics of parametrically-excited systems and coupled oscillators; the thermomechan- ics of energetic materials; additive manufacturing; and mechanics education. Dr. Rhoads is a Member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a Fellow of the American Society of Me- chanical Engineers (ASME), where he serves on the Design Engineering Division’s Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound. Dr. Rhoads is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards, includ- ing the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award; the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering’s Harry L. Solberg Best

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech and Ateneo de Davao University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Doggett; Steven Culver, Virginia Tech; Jaime L. Williams

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Mechanics

Perceptions on Learning Experiences in Large Mechanics Classes: An Analysis of Student Responses to Course Evaluation SurveysIntroductionFundamental mechanics courses (e.g., Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials) provide thefoundation upon which advanced discipline-specific courses are built. They are alsocharacterized by conceptually-challenging material and are usually taken with similarlychallenging courses, such as Physics and higher Calculus1. However, rising costs and studentpopulations have led large institutions that offer multiple engineering programs to teach certaincourses (usually courses taken across multiple disciplines, such as Mechanics courses) in largeclasses in order to manage resources2–4. As such, students are being

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics

Paper ID #19806Demo or Hands-on? A Crossover Study on the Most Effective Implementa-tion Strategy for Inquir–Based Learning ActivitiesDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a

Conference Session

Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jakob C. Bruhl, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Todd Mainwaring P.E., U. S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanics

. These activities enabled and encouraged knowledgeacquisition through personal effort which inspires deeper inquiry. This introductory coursecombines statics and mechanics of materials: the activities described in this paper address bothfoundational topics. Inspired by inquiry-based learning techniques, these activities are student-focused rather than instructor-led activities and are somewhat open-ended.The first activity required students to assemble an engine hoist and use four basic scales andbasic concepts in statics to determine the weight of an engine block. Students then predictedwhat would happen to the distribution of the weight as the location of the engine block movedalong the engine hoist arm, reinforcing the concepts of reactions

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #20050Comparison of On-campus and Distance Learning Outcomes in a CompositeMaterials CourseDr. Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota Dr. Cavalli is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for the College of Engineering and Mines. In his role as Associate Dean, he oversees recruiting and K-12 outreach activities for the College as well as introductory mechanics courses. His research and teaching interests include solid mechanics and materials behavior. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Comparison of On-campus and Distance Learning Outcomes in a

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

engineering and technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Rick Ubic, Boise State University Rick Ubic is an Associate Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Micron School of Materials Science, Director of the Boise State Center for Materials Characterization, and Director if the REU Site in Materials for Energy & Sustainability. He was

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alina Kononov, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Pascal Bellon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andrew L. Ferguson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kristopher Alan Kilian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica A. Krogstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Robert Maass, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Jian Ku Shang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dallas R. Trinkle , University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Materials

-Champaign, Department of Materials Science andEngineering Jessica A. Krogstad is an assistant professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She received her PhD in Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2012. Between 2012 and 2014, she held a postdoctoral appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her current research explores the interplay between phase or morphological evolution and material functionality in structural materials under extreme conditions.Dr. Cecilia Leal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Cec´ılia Leal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science

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Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William M. Jordan, Baylor University

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Materials

Paper ID #20228Using Undergraduate Research to Teach Advanced MaterialsDr. William M. Jordan, Baylor University William Jordan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in metallurgical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology in developing countries

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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Materials

Paper ID #18565Observations on Student Performance and Learning Outcomes in a ClassProject for Materials and Manufacturing CourseDr. Anu Osta, Rowan University Dr Anu Osta is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at Rowan University. His teaching interests are Engineering Mechanics and Materials Science.Dr. Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University Jennifer Kadlowec is Professor and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering in the Henry M. Rowan of College of Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. She has been an active member of ASEE since 1998. She joined as a graduate student, after working

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Rishi Kripalani

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Materials

Paper ID #20230An Origami Microfluidic Battery: A Low-cost ActivityDr. Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Linda Vanasupa has been a professor of materials engineering at the California Polytechnic State Uni- versity since 1991. She also serves as co-director of the Center for Sustainability in Engineering at Cal Poly. Her life’s work is focused on creating ways of learning, living and being that are alternatives to the industrial era solutions–alternatives that nourish ourselves, one another and the places in which we live. Her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees are in materials science and

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Anthony Barrett, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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Materials

opportunity with aU.S. academic institution for the limited testing of a variety of wood species. Through anacademic contact, EMI partnered with a faculty member knowledgeable in materials testing atthe U.S. Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineeringwho was able to identify an undergraduate student interested in a conducting an independentstudy. Like most U.S. academic institutions with civil and/or mechanical engineering programs,USAFA has a laboratory that includes frames capable of basic material testing to support theirprograms, such as a course in construction materials. Not only was EMI grateful for anopportunity to have some of these species tested at virtually no cost, they were able to avoid thecost of

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hui Shen, Ohio Northern University; Vishal R. Mehta, Ohio Northern University

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Materials

College (NNMC), Espanola, NM, USA. Taught courses in Basic math for engineering applications, Intro to math for engineering applications, General engineering design, Applied Metallurgy, Photovoltaic Devices, Mechanics of Mate- rials, Solar Thermal Applications, Electric Energy Storage Devices, Materials and Devices and Capstone 2016 (Fall): Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio Northern University, taught statics, engineering materials science and renewable energy courses. Activities: Sophomore academic advisor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A Comprehensive Term Project for Materials Science CourseAbstractAt Ohio Northern University (ONU), Materials

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University; Amy Shumin Chen, Tatung University, Center for General Education; Yung-Yu Chen; Chao Yang Yang, Tatung University; Ching-Long Yeh

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Materials

Paper ID #19119Course Modules Designed for Creativity Training in Materials EngineeringEducationProf. Yi Hu P.E., Tatung University Yi Hu teaches in Department of Materials Engineering, Tatung University (TTU). Dr. Hu earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from TTU in Taiwan and his PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in USA. His research major is in the field of advanced ceramics and his PhD research involved developing novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials through sol-gel method. Dr. Hu has worked in the field of electronic ceramics, glass

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison K. Polasik, Ohio State University

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Materials

) Lab 2 (Semester 6) Lab 3 (Semester 7) Computational MATLAB (8 weeks) MATLAB MATLAB Tools Used CES EduPack (3 – 4 LAMMPS weeks) ABAQUS Crystal Maker (3 – 4 CES EduPack weeks) Courses Intro to Materials Phase Transformations Mechanical Behavior of aligned with Science (previous and Processing Materials (previous assigned semester) (previous semester

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #20551Spatial Reasoning Difference between Civil and Mechanical Engineering Stu-dents in Learning Mechanics of Materials Course: A Case of Cross-sectionalInferenceDr. Oai Ha, Western Carolina University Dr. Oai Ha is currently an Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at the Oregon State University, working in the Engineering Cognition Lab on several engineering education research projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State

Conference Session

The 2017 Zone Best Paper Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

) immediately after theuse of technology to measure learning; 2) ten weeks after the intervention to measure retention;and 3) 25 weeks after the intervention to measure long-term retention. The instrument used inthese measurements was developed with the input of four different professors who all taughtstatics. In a previous study, this instrument, as well as the pretest, were found to be valid andreliable19. Figure 3 illustrates the timeline of each of these assessments. At ten weeks, studentswere still enrolled in statics and so the retention posttest was administered in class. At 25 weeks,the civil engineering students were enrolled in a mechanics of materials class; instructors indifferent sections of that course allowed for the administration of

Conference Session

The 2017 Zone Best Paper Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Haase Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Harry R. Goldberg, Johns Hopkins University

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Council of Sections

with varied backgrounds and diverse learning styles Eileen Haase and Harry Goldberg Johns Hopkins University Department of Biomedical EngineeringAbstractStudents in “Molecules and Cells” completed a survey to assess their learning preferences.Almost two-thirds of the students were multimodal, learning through a combination of visual,aural, read/write, or kinesthetic modes. This supported our view that a diverse learningenvironment with a variety of learning modalities would make a significant contribution to thestudents’ understanding and retention of the material. These methods included: lectures withclass demonstrations, team based learning, formative assessments through “clicker questions