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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie B. Coder, The Pennsylvania State University; James G Coder, Pennsylvania State University; Mark D. Maughmer, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #48756Aerospace Engineering Education in the Era of Generative AIJulie B. Coder, The Pennsylvania State University Julie B. Coder is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Penn State University.Dr. James G Coder, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Jim Coder is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University, specializing in applied aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics.Dr. Mark D. Maughmer, The Pennsylvania State University Dr. Mark D. Maughmer is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University, specializing in

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Nguyen; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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students: oneundergoing a traditional cumulative assessment (Group A) and the other experiencingthe modified ‘chunking’ assessment structure (Group B). Paired t-tests were employed tocompare the results between the two groups. The results reveal that Group Boutperformed Group A with a 24% increase in final assessment scores. Additionally,Group B exhibited higher levels of engagement with the material during the assessmentweek. These findings suggest that modifying the assessment structure by dividing thefinal assessment into multiple portions may reduce cognitive and testing fatigue, leadingto improved student performance and increased engagement. Further research coulddelve into the underlying mechanisms driving these effects to inform the design

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lukas Goodworth, Westmont College Engineering Department; Douglas Fontes, Westmont College

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/EJ1359058.pdf[2] Python Software Foundation, Python (Version 3.16) [Online]. Available:https://www.python.org[3] Dassault Systèmes, SolidWorks (Version 2022) [Computer software]. Available:https://www.solidworks.com[4] Adobe Inc., *Adobe Illustrator* (Version 2024) [Computer software]. Available:https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html[5] J. Phillips, “Flame Deflector Design,” Nasa, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Mar. 1980.[6]C. Jiang, T. Han, Z. Gao, and C.-H. Lee, “A review of impinging jets during rocketlaunching,” Progress in Aerospace Sciences, vol. 109, p. 100547, Aug. 2019, doi:10.1016/j.paerosci.2019.05.007.[7] P. J. Lamont, B. L. Hunt, The impingement of underexpanded axisymmetric jets on wedges,Journal of Fluid

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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validate the drones’ performance in GPS-free environments. • Applying real-time navigation algorithms and analyzing flight data to optimize performance. • Manufacturing drone components using Fairfield University’s 3D printing facilities, emphasizing cost efficiency and customization.Figure 2 illustrates key stages of the drone navigation project, including drone assembly, sensorintegration with IMU and optical flow sensors, and outdoor flight testing. These images highlight thehands-on nature of the project and the students’ active involvement throughout the process.Figure 2: (a) Drone assembly process. (b) Sensor integration setup. (c) Outdoor flight testing.This project not only demonstrated the students

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University

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Paper ID #43318High-Temperature Materials Testing using a Hybrid Rocket TestbedDr. Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University Dustin Birch is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Weber State University. Dr. Birch earned his PhD in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University. He also earned a BS and MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Birch has worked for several decades as an engineer and manager for various companies. His experience includes thermal and structural analysis of aerospace propulsion systems, mechanical

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Casillas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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theproblems.To protect students’ identities, no confidential or personally identifiable information wascollected, including previous grades or GPA information. However, each participant wasexpected to produce several distinct records: one response for each survey, an online submissioncovering both problems, and their scratch work. All of these documents needed to be associatedwith the participant that created them. To accomplish this, a double letter code system wascreated. The first letter of the code, either A or B, indicated whether the participant was in thecontrol (A) or experimental (B) group. This distinction was not explained to the participants. Thesecond letter of the code ranged from A to Z, accommodating up to 26 participants in eachgroup

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson; Mason Henry, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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different expectations, and with the flipped classroom approach, there aremore nuances due to different student personalities and how that affects the learning process.Furthermore, how does one determine which students put forth the work and effort worthy of anA letter grade compared to students doing B or C quality work? This has evolved a lot throughoutthe M2I program and will continue to evolve to improve the methodology and hopefully find theoptimal way to assess this style of class.In recent semesters, we have been using a combination of having students submit their time spenton the project, with a minimum number of hours required per credit hour, and submitting a shortpresentation, often referred to as a quad chart. An example of this quad

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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B: Fly a Jet Microsoft Flight Complete two sample flights: Plane Simulator, VR version a landing of a Cessna 172, and a flight in adverse weather using a Cessna Citation CJ4Mars Module C: Explore Mars Custom module Learn about the subsystemsWeek with a of the Curiosity rover, drive it Remote-Controlled around Mars, and control its Vehicle arm

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Shuvam Saha, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, University of Maine

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students. We decided to implement the panel project, but in a safe manner.Thus, the project was reframed to comply with safety regulations. The main considerations toaccomplish this were to include safe distancing requirements and minimize student stress andanxiety. This wasaccomplished by (a) limitingthe number of teams thatcould occupy the laboratoryspace (Fig. 1) at any giventime and (b) allowing alonger period of time tocomplete the many steps inthe project. Since thenecessary course materialhad not been covered toenable students to designtheir panels, the panelgeometry (stringer shape,size, quantity, spacing andform of attachment) wasgiven to each team two Figure 1. Students fabricating their panels (fall 2020).weeks after classes

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AERO 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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effectiveness which was about the sense of presence(Fig. 4a). This was expected as a majority of the participants experienced the lessons in a non-immersive (computer display) environment due to Covid-19 protocols. The lowest average in theimpact dimension was for Q3 for the students experiencing the math lessons. This could beattributed to the fact that it pertained to interest in the subject and since the majority of the mathstudents were in pre-calculus algebra and pre-calculus trigonometry, such a response is typical. (a) (b) Figure 4a, 4b. Responses of all studentsThe overall percentage averages of all majors for all dimensions (usability, engagement,effectiveness, and impact) were about 60

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabrina Olson, University of Michigan; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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, splitting the process into two sections: rightsholder identification and power-impactmapping. Rightsholders themselves were defined to the students as parties or entities that may beimpacted by the outcome of a decision, in this case, those impacted by a particular aerospacesystem. Though the instructor briefly discussed the high-level goals of the rightsholderidentification process, the actual learning process was self-guided, with students working insmall groups to complete a worksheet, shared in Appendix B. This worksheet was adapted froma resource created by the Center for Socially-Engaged Engineering & Design at the University ofMichigan. The worksheet breaks down rightsholders into four main categories: resourceproviders supporting the

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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conducted the redesign of the UAVusing SolidWorks and Fusion360 CAD software. To make the electric UAV fly on Mars, itswingspan had to be increased from 1.5 m to 3.8 m, yet weight needed to be reduced, so its ratherbulky fuselage was reduced in volume by 2/3rd, and a light-weight carbon fiber/epoxy compositewas used for all structural components. The current electric motor and batteries seemed toprovide sufficient power. During this 3-week project, the students were able to a) learn andunderstand the basic aerodynamic theory, b) learn the differences between Earth’s and Mar’satmosphere, develop & use Excel spreadsheets, and use the FOILSIM III software. c) Theyevaluated trade-offs between gross weight, take-off speeds, air density, wing area

Conference Session

AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan

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/s11948-005-0006-3.[6] N. A. Andrade and D. Tomblin, “Engineering and Sustainability: The Challenge of Integrating Social and Ethical Issues into a Technical Course,” 2018.[7] A. Benham et al., “Developing and Implementing an Aerospace Macroethics Lesson in a Required Sophomore Course,” in 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2021, pp. 1–9. doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637172.[8] A. Gupta, “A Practitioner Account of Integrating Macro-ethics Discussion in an Engineering Design Class,” Jul. 2017. doi: 10.18260/1-2–27498.[9] B. Jimerson, E. Park, V. Lohani, and S. Culver, “Enhancing Engineering Ethics Curriculum by Analyzing Students’ Perception,” Jun. 2013, p. 23.530.1-23.530.15. doi: 10.18260/1-2–19544.[10] Palmer

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian D. Ritchie, The Ohio State University

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., Kajfez, R. L., Kecskemety, K. M. (2021, July),Development of a Direct Assessment for Measuring Students’ Ability to Make Connections.Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference.10.18260/1-2--36956[9] Novak, J. D., and Gowin, B., “Learning How to Learn, Cambridge University Press, NewYork,” NY pp, Vol. 36-37, 1984, pp. 93–108.[10] Kashdan, T.B., M.C. Stiksma, D.J. Disabato, P.E. McKnight, J. Bekier, J. Kaji, R. Lazarus(2017) The Five-Dimensional Curiosity Scale: Capturing the bandwidth of curiosity andidentifying four unique subgroups of curious people. Journal of Research in Personality, 73:130-149. DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2017.11.011[11] Rumreich, L. E., & Logan, F., & Dix, Z., & Sattele, N

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahao Yu, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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/FactorsAffectingtheCommercialSaleofEmergingUnleadedAviationF uels.pdf[13] A. B. Gabrielian, T. Oliveira, V. C. Sabioni, M. Hassan, M. Kirby, and D. N. Mavris, “Survey on Aviation Biofuels Infrastructure and Distribution from an Airport Perspective,” AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.2514/6.2021-1810.[14] National Transportation Safety Board, Aviation Investigation Final Report (Accident No. CEN20FA002), National Transportation Safety Board, 2021.[15] J. H. Scott Jr, “Investigation of the misfueling of reciprocating piston aircraft engines,” Mar. 1988. [Online]. Available: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880011760[16] Federal Aviation Administration, “Avoid the dirty dozen.” [Online]. Available: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Siyi Hu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Marcus Abate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Zeyad Awwad, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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. Theme Module Description Category Interaction Nickname Type Aircraft Module A Explore a Jet Plane Learning Individual Week Module B Fly a Jet Plane Experience Individual Module C Explore Mars with a Remote- Learning Individual Spacecraft Controlled Vehicle Week Module D Explore Mars with an Au- Experience Individual tonomous Vehicle Astronaut Module E Human-Machine Interactions Both

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AERO 2: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary Stein, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Bonnie Swan, University of Central Florida (Program Evaluation and Educational Research); Seetha Raghavan, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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Awards, Grants, and Fellowships Awarded 7 6 Pursued Graduate Schoolb 8 - Invention Disclosures, Patent Applications 2 - N = 27 total students (17 Undergraduates and 10 Graduates) a Students enrolled as undergraduates during their first semester of the IRES program are considered as such within the scientific outcomes. b Only applicable to students considered as undergraduates at the start of the program. TABLE

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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C = 𝑏𝑏 (10)where : 𝑊𝑊𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 is payload weight; 𝐹𝐹𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 is payload fraction; S is wing area; 𝑊𝑊𝑙𝑙 is wing loading; 𝑊𝑊𝑜𝑜 isthe total weight of the aircraft; AR is aspect ratio; b is wingspan and C is wing chord (width).Design and Development Process The design and development of a micro class aircraft for the SAE competition involvesnumerous system level considerations. All of which are aimed at optimizing the aircraft’sperformance as well as adhering to the competition guidelines. The approach also incorporatesinnovative solutions to enhance educational outcomes. For example, team-based learning activitiesare structured to foster collaboration and communication skills, while regular

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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Superintendent of the United States Military Academy," Apr. 25,1921, File Number 351.051, Aerodynamics Course (1918-1925), United States Military AcademyPermanent Records.[12] D. MacArthur, "Memorandum to the Chief of the Army Air Service," Apr. 19, 1921, File Number351.051, Aerodynamics Course (1918-1925), United States Military Academy Permanent Records.[13] S. Braddom, B. Crawford, R. Melnyk, and B. Stringer, "The United States Military Academy FlightLaboratory Program: A Hands-On Approach to Engineering Education," in 2005 American Society forEngineering Education Annual Convention, Portland, OR, Jun. 12-15, 2005.[14] U.S. News & World Report, "United States Military Academy," [Online]. Available:https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/west-point

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles

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-person lecture and discussion format with textbookssuch as Airport Planning & Management by Seth B. Young and Alexander T. Wells [3] and theFAA advisory circulars and articles in news and journals. It was taught remotely online in 2020and 2021 fall semesters due to the pandemic and was redeveloped in 2022 fall semester when theuniversity moved back to in-person classes. One significant change was adding the ACRPUniversity Design Competition to the course structure as a student team project to enhancestudents' engagement and hands-on experience. This competition, which evolved from theformer FAA Design Competition for Universities, aims to foster college students’ engagement inaddressing pertinent challenges within the aviation domain. The

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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E. Tyler Young, The Ohio State University

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–584, 2012, doi: 10.1177/0042085911431472.[16] D. Carter-Andrews, “Preparing teachers to be culturally multidimensional: Designing andimplementing teacher preparation programs for pedagogical relevance, responsiveness, andsustenance,” Educ. Forum, vol. 85, no. 4, pp. 416–428, 2021, doi:10.1080/00131725.2021.1957638.[17] A. Ishimaru, “New rules of engagement: From conventional partnerships to equitablecollaborations,” in Just Schools: Building Equitable Collaborations with Families andCommunities, J. A. Banks, Ed. New York: Teachers College Press, 2020.[18] L. A. Mooney and B. Edwards, “Experiential learning in sociology: Service learning andother community-based learning initiatives,” Teaching Sociology, vol. 29, no. 2, p. 181, 2001,doi

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AERO 2: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zain Zafar Khan; Zachary Alan Sobelman; Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #39798Exploring Additive Manufacturing in a Space Environment - A CapstoneDesign Project ExperienceZain Zafar KhanZachary Alan SobelmanDr. Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU), is an expert in space systems engineering and has en- gaged in the design, development of several space systems, facilities, including an amateur radio ground station and two magnet coil test facilities. He is a Federal Communications Commission licensed amateur radio operator. He is

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State University; Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Catherine Smith, Bowling Green State University

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Paper ID #47221A Sustainable Framework for Providing Early Exposure to Aviation EducationDr. Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State UniversityShantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Shantanu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Bowling Green State University in the School of Aviation within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering. Dr. Gupta earned a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, a M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Michael Blocker; Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #37228Lessons Learned from Starting a Student-Led Rocket Club and theCollaborative Effort between the Club and a Rocket CourseJacob Michael Blocker I am currently a senior in aerospace engineering at Iowa State University. I have worked as an intern at NASA KSC for the past 2 summers (2021/2022) for the Launch Services Program verifying contractor launch vehicle engine performance, and will start full-time in summer 2023 as a propulsion engineer at SpaceX. During my time at Iowa State, I have been highly involved with the Cyclone Rocketry team, leading the propulsion team during the 2021-2022 academic year, and

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AERO 5: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Zachary Reinert, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #39610Dissolving Interdisciplinary Barriers in STEM Curriculum ThroughUnconventional Hydrofoil Boat Educational Lab at the CollegeUndergraduate LevelDr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University Kristi J. Shryock, Ph.D., is the Frank and Jean Raymond Foundation Inc. Endowed Associate Profes- sor in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Affiliated Faculty in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Novel Unconventional Aerospace Applications iN Core Ed- ucational Disciplines (NUA2NCED) Lab and of the Craig and Galen Brown Engineering Honors Program and National Academy

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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Paper ID #43722Aerospace Lunar Lander System Design - A High School Student’s IndependentDesign ProjectDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Aerospace Lunar Lander System Design - A High School Student’s Independent Design ProjectAbstract:In this study, a high school student is involved in research in an engineering laboratory at a publicuniversity. The student started with limited research skills but was able to quickly learn some ofthe tools and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Drake, Saint Louis University; Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University

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Paper ID #43730Student Rocketry: Out-of-Class Learning Experiences from a Year-Long CapstoneProject at UniversityMr. Tim Drake, Saint Louis University Tim Drake is a senior undergraduate aerospace student at Saint Louis University. He is the president of the Rocket Propulsion Lab at SLU and is leading his senior design capstone project.Dr. Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University Dr. Srikanth Gururajan is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. Dr. Gururajan’s teaching interests are in the areas of Flight Dynamics and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Jiansen Wang, University of Houston-Victoria; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Paper ID #46997Reimagining Freshman-Level Introduction to Aviation Course in a DynamicAviation LandscapeShantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Shantanu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Bowling Green State University in the School of Aviation within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering. Dr. Gupta earned a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, a M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette. His research interests include

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor St. Fleur, Prairie View A&M University; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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Paper ID #47934Emulating NASA’s Structural Strength Test Procedures with the CentaurV-Upper Stage of the ULA Vulcan Rocket: Findings from a Student Internshipat NASA MarshallTaylor St. Fleur, Prairie View A&M UniversityDr. Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.Mr. Minghui Xu, Clemson University Minghui Xu is currently a Ph.D. student at Clemson University. His research focuses on droplet combustion science and image analysis.Dr. Yuhao Xu, Clemson University Yuhao Xu received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He is currently an Assistant

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M University; Ethan Bisgaard, NASA; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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Paper ID #47926Design of Access Platforms for Assembly Tooling on the Payload AttachmentFitting (PAF) for NASA’s Space Launch SystemLeila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M UniversityEthan Bisgaard, NASADr. Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University Professor, Department of Mechanical EngineeringMinghui Xu, Clemson University Minghui Xu is currently a Ph.D. student at Clemson University. His research focuses on droplet combustion science and image analysis.Dr. Yuhao Xu, Clemson University Yuhao Xu received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department