rate has increased steadily to 100% in Fall 2020, when the national pass rateshowed a plateau. After that, both the students' pass rate and national pass rate declined but ourstudents' pass rate is consistently higher than the national rate with a magnitude of at least 9%.From Fall 2018 to Fall 2022, about 45% of ME 416 students took the FE Exam.Appendix A shows the time history of students' performance in each topic area tested in the FEexam in Mechanical Engineering. Overall, students' performance in all areas is strong as all ofthem either met or partially met the expected achievement levels (details for one semester in fall2020 is presented in Appendix B). It proved the feasibility of our SDLMs across the wholespectrum of topics after
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NACA 4412 and 4421 produce lift more efficiently at lowerangles. Thickness also varies, with the NACA 4421 being the thickest at 21%, offering superiorstructural strength but slightly higher drag. In contrast, the NACA 65-210 is optimized forlaminar flow, reducing drag and enhancing efficiency in high-speed conditions. Thesedifferences determine their suitability for various wind turbine designs, from low-speed, high-liftapplications to high-speed, low-drag configurations.RhinocerosRhinoceros, or Rhino, is a versatile 3D modeling software developed by Robert McNeel &Associates, widely used across engineering, architecture, and design industries. Specializing inNon-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) geometry, Rhino excels at modeling
Jenna L. Gorlewicz received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University Ed- wardsville in 2008, before pursuing her PhD in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, where she worked in the Medical and Electromechanical DesignDr. Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the design innovation and technology entrepreneur- ship areas. Skilled in Innovation Management, Applied Research & Product Design, Entrepreneurship, and Training Next Generation Innovators and Entrepreneurs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023The HapConnect: Teaching about Haptics and Inclusive Design with Modular
State University, Mankato Dr. Jinyuan Zhai joined the Mechanical Engineering faculty at MSU in August 2019. Before joining MSU, she has been teaching Mechanical Engineering courses at Purdue University Northwest. Dr. Zhai has also worked as a lecturer (assistant professor) of mechanical engineering at University of Science and Technology, Beijing. She earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from The University of Akron in 2016 specializing in solid mechanics areas. Her dissertation work was on Modeling Ductile Damage of Metallic Materials. She received her B. Eng and M. Eng degrees in Engineering Machinery from Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, formerly known as Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Institute
future work on this project will be to better understand reasons for the lownumbers of completed scholarship applications and employing strategies to increase the numberof completed applications to maximize the cohort awards. Work will continue withimplementation of the program areas, especially those intended for students further along in theprogram such as peer mentoring, collaborative project involvement, and internships.References[1] I. H. Jaafar, M. J. Jensen, S. Tolman, A. C. Bordelon, B. J. Willardson, and J. P. Raje, “Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship Project,” presented at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2024. Accessed: Jan. 14, 2025
, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Associate Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department.Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta Sen Zhang has been teaching Computer Science at SUNY Oneonta since 2004. The recent courses he has been teaching include Python, Artificial Intelligence, Intro to Machine Learning as special topics, Intro to Robotics, Internet Programming, Linux, and Software Design and Development (which typically contains a sizable team term-project as capstone experience). He publishes on data mining algorithms, conducts educational research and values
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Paper ID #41887Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Curricular Content and Bachelor’sDegrees Awarded to WomenDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Integrated Design Engineering program. Her research interests include ethics, social responsibility, sustainability, and community engagement.Ms. Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder Joan Tisdale holds degrees in both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and MIT
Paper ID #48535Storytelling in System Dynamics: Exploring the impacts of emotional investmenton student-chosen projectsDr. Allison Lee, Campbell University Allison Lee is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Campbell University. She earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. Her roles including teaching junior and senior courses to the multiple engineering concentrations at Campbell and supporting the ongoing K12 outreach activities sponsored by the School. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Story telling in System Dynamics
Paper ID #39083Board 137: WIP: Engaging Mechanical Engineering Students in Projects ofCaring: Socially and Environmentally Responsible Projects that Go outinto the Public DomainDr. Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park Vincent P. Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a founding member of the Environmental and Socially Responsible Engineering (ESRE) group who work to integrate and track conscientious engineering aspects throughout the undergraduate educational experience across the college. His efforts include formally integrating sustainability design requirements into
flow visualization to undergraduate students. This course aims tobridge the gap between two distinct areas of knowledge: the art and science of fluid mechanics.Designed for students with minimal to no background in photography or physics, this non-mathematical course provides an opportunity for students to explore a variety of aesthetic issuesthrough practical and creative assignments. The course consists of lectures on photography skills,fluid physics, visualization techniques, critique sessions, and a guest lecture. Assignments consistof images paired with written technical reports, and critique sessions. The primary objective ofthe course is "integrative thinking". Other course objectives evaluated through students’assignments and projects
Paper ID #37448Using the Kolb Cycle to Enhance Undergraduate Research ExperiencesDr. Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College Dr Jensen received a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is the founding professor for the Westmont College Engineering Program. He was a Professor of Engi- neering Mechanics at the US Air Force Academy for 21 years (now retired) where he ran the mechanical design program. He was a Scholar in Residence at the University of Colorado in Denver and is a Fellow at the International Design Center which is the largest design research center in the world. This
.” ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Utilizing Active Learning to Replace Traditional Homework in Undergraduate Engineering MajorsAbstract:The internet and social media are growing significantly at a rapid pace, making it harder forinstructors to provide effective learning and authentic assessment of courses using only thetraditional textbook. The future of undergraduate engineering majors is in danger of extinction asthe creativity of students’ minds and the experience of hands-on projects are fading in theshadow of outdated textbooks and repetitive theoretical assignments. As hands-on laboratoriesimprove academic performance and increase student success, they need to be updated to servetoday’s world
Paper ID #46575Thermo for KeepsProf. Sean Sloan, Oregon Institute of Technology Sean Sloan began as a 3.5/5.0 rated professor teaching thermodynamics 15 years ago. After applying changes to delivery including demos and scaffolding, ratings are now 4.8-5.0/5. With graduate background in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering and education, and work experience managing Naval Reactors thermal-hydraulic research, Sean uses relevant work examples to reinforce concepts. Sean now teaches thermal-fluid sciences at Oregon Tech in their Mechanical Engineering program which includes thermodynamics and CFD
lead editor of the International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice, and Peace. Her contributions range from creating novel Fluid Dynamics experiments to applying liberative pedagogies to teaching ThermalFluids Sciences. She obtained PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, IL, U.S.A followed by a post-doctoral research fellowship in Earth Sciences at McGill University, Canada. Her Masters in Mechanical Engineering is from Bucknell University, PA, U.S.A. She obtained B.E. from University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Heat Transfer and M&Ms: Hands-on Minds-on LearningDrawing on hands
Paper ID #41533Implementing Mastery-Based CAD Activities into an Introduction-to-EngineeringDesign Course to Develop Entrepreneurial MindsetDr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver Dr. Breigh Roszelle currently serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing Mastery Based CAD Activities into an Introduction to Engineering Design Course to Develop
Paper ID #45939BOARD # 176: Building Light, Thinking Bright: Engaging Secondary SchoolStudents in Lightweight DesignDr. Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Guenter Bischof is currently an associate professor at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences and teaches engineering and applied mathematics.Benjamin Blank Benjamin Blank is currently studying Automotive Engineering at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, where he is also working in the university’s testing center.Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Annette Casey is a faculty member of the Institute of Automotive
Paper ID #38999Board 128: An Automated Management Process for Digital CorrectionProf. Sami Ammar Sami Ammar, Eng., Ph.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Poly- technique Montreal. Since 2013, he has been participating in the teaching of engineering courses and contributing to the development of pedagogical innovations.Prof. Massimo CimminoDr. Michel Ho, Polytechnique Montreal ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Poster: An automated management tool for digital correction Sami Ammar, Massimo Cimmino, Michel Ho
Paper ID #42475Teaching Undergraduate Engineers to Write: Standalone Course in Englishversus Embedded Course in EngineeringProf. Michael Alley, Penn State University Michael Alley is a professor of teaching for engineering communications at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Writing (Springer, 2018) and The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag, 2013).Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University Robert Rabb is the associate dean for education in the College of Engineering at Penn State. He previously served as a professor and the Mechanical Engineering Department
Paper ID #41456Board 137: Interdisciplinary Convergence in Robotics and Autonomous SystemsDr. Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University Prof. Prashanta Dutta received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2001. He is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University and the Director of the NSF NRT-LEAD (Next Generation Robotics – Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Adaptive Design) program. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Dr. Dutta has published his research in more than 200 peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and delivered
engineering and political science from the University of Notre Dame, holds a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and earned her Ph.D. in civil engineering at the University of Virginia.Dr. EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ, Mus Alparslan University Emine Sahin-Topalcengiz is an assistant professor of Science Education at the Mus Alparslan University and a former STEM educator. Dr. Sahin-Topalcengiz received her Ph.D. from Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey, in 2022 and her master’s from Indiana University, USA. Her research interests include STEM Teacher Education and Training, STEM Teachers’ Identity, and Engineering education. Dr. Sahin-Topalcengiz has participated in research
Paper ID #43212Work-in-Progress Paper: Fundamentals of Engineering Diagnostic Test (FEDT)Learning Management System (LMS) ModuleDr. Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato Nazli A. Yilmaz Wodzinski graduated from Clemson University with a Ph.D in Civil Engineering in 2014. She joined Minnesota State University, Mankato as a post-doctoral teaching fellow for 2015-16 Academic Year. She is still serving at the same institution as an Associate Professor. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work-in-Progress Paper: Fundamentals of Engineering Diagnostic Test (FEDT
Paper ID #41121The Wooden Bike Frame Challenge: Learning Statics Through Hands-OnDesignProf. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Buckley is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware. She received her BE (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, and her MS (2004) and PhD (2006) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. At University of Delaware, she co-directs the Design Studio, an academic makerspace, and teaches foundational courses in design and mechanics. Dr. Buckley is the Co-Founder and President of The Perry Initiative, a non
laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his collaborators attracted close to $1M in research grants to study writ- ing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with the manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack, GFRP, nanocomposites, etc.) for marine and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with a focus on fatigue strength improvement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 180 peer-reviewed papers in these areas.Dr. Charles Riley, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching
Paper ID #48465BOARD # 180: Implementing Mini Modules in Core Mechanical EngineeringCourses to Enhance Student EngagementProf. Jingru Benner, Western New England University Dr. Jingru Benner is currently an Associate Professor at Western New England University (WNE). Before joining WNE she worked at Corning Inc as a research scientist. In addition she has been a consultant for various industries. Dr. Benner received her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University. She has been working on various projects in the thermal-fluid field. Dr. Benner has more than 15 years’ experience in electronic
Paper ID #42954Mathematics and Physics Concepts Behind Our RobotIsabel Xu, Louis D. Brandeis High School I am an 11th grader at Louis D. Brandeis High School in San Antonio, Texas, and a member of the TechnoWizards 16458, an FTC team that has qualified for the regional, state, and world level competitions in 2023. I serve as the electronics manager for the team, meaning I apply math and physics concepts to the robot while also manage wiring and other technical matters. I am also interested in pursuing a degree in electrical and computer engineering in the future. ©American Society for