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
Paper ID #43905Evolving the Drive: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies with AI in AutomotiveEngineering CoursesDr. Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology ”Zahra Pournorouz received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran in the Fall of 2014. After finishing her bachelor’s studies, she got admitted directly to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in August 2018. Her research interests mainly focus on oil-based nanofluids and enhancing the thermophysical
, leveraging its extensiveknowledge base. Mechanical engineering includes a multitude of interconnected concepts, makingit challenging for students to navigate without proper guidance. It serves as a valuable resource forstudents seeking rapid access to definitions and explanations [22]. Furthermore, it extends beyondthe confines of the classroom, offering insights into real-world applications and cutting-edgetechnologies. Therefore, the uses of ChatGPT benefits in fostering higher learning efficiency andintriguing students’ interests.However, the integration of ChatGPT in mechanical engineering education carries inherent risks,especially when users possess limited familiarity with the technology and lack appropriateguidance for its use like
Engineering and has itswriting assignments embedded in a required engineering design course. Both the standalone andembedded course target upper-level students, both have had similar distributions of assignedgrades, and both are led by faculty who have authored well-known textbooks on technicalwriting [1, 2]. This work-in-progress paper presents the theoretical arguments of and the methods fortwo research questions grounded in the third student outcome of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET): “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [3]. The two research questions are as follows: 1. Which course strategy (standalone or embedded) provides more value to engineering students in their ability
understood and utilized properly” “Forbidding tools that will very likely be used in our future professions would put us at a major disadvantage.” “AI will become a larger part of everyone’s lives and it would be beneficial to have a better understanding of which it is and how to use it properly” “Just like calculators, CAD, or any other technological advancement in engineering, AI tools are officially a part of our world, and we should be focused on learning how to use & optimize this tool at our disposal. It would be ignorant to neglect this valuable tool. It’s only going to become more prevalent, so we might as well get used to it.”Figure 4 shows the responses for the final survey question
Paper ID #43969Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Mechanical Engineering with AmazonDeepRacerDr. Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel Dr. Niksiar is assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at The Citadel. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, his M.Sc. from K. N. Toosi University of Technology and his B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Prior to joining The Citadel, he was a lecturer at Clemson University. His research includes the design and development of advanced functional porous materials for bio applications. He has published several peer-reviewed journal
Paper ID #40204Board 136: Utilizing Active Learning to Replace Traditional Homework inUndergraduate Engineering MajorsDr. Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) ”Zahra Pournorouz received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran in the Fall of 2014. After finishing her bache- lor’s studies, she got admitted directly to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in August 2018. Her research interests mainly focus on oil-based nanofluids
Paper ID #42273Pilot Study: Incorporating the study of engineering history into engineeringcourses.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in
Paper ID #37876The Design of an Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferCourse Facilitating the Cloud Computation TechnologyDr. Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual Conference The Design of an Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer Course Facilitating the Cloud Computation
Paper ID #42792Effectiveness of Active Learning Methods on Students’ Self-efficacy, LearningMotivation and Academic Performance in Numerical Methods in MechanicalEngineeringDr. Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University I am an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University. I have been teaching Numerical Methods and Mechanics classes such as Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Dynamics since 2018. my research interests lay in the area of engineering education, numerical modeling, optimization algorithms, and machine learning methods with the
dedicated to continuous quality improvement in pedagogy; and leading and evaluating emerging educational technology innovations such as digital badges, adaptive learning, and learning analytics. She conducts research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning in Mechanical Engineering to improve practice in the department and contribute to the national and international Engineering Education research community through presentations and publications.Dr. Daniel Cortes Dr. Cortes is a mechanical engineer whose research is focused on the diagnosis of injuries and diseases in orthopedic tissues. He completed his Ph.D. studies at West Virginia University; then, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the school of
Paper ID #41447Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsDr. Matt Gordon, University of Denver Dr. Matt Gordon is Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. His research areas include numerical and experimental plasma physics, chemical and physical vapor deposition, electronic packaging, and bio-medical engineerIrvin R Jones, University of Denver ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using Oral Exams to Assess Individual Contributions on Team ProjectsAbstractMost, if not all, mechanical engineering programs recognize the value in
Paper ID #41484Students’ Difficulties in Understanding the Fundamental Concepts and Limitationof Application of Appropriate Equations in Solving Heat Transfer ProblemsDr. Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003
Paper ID #43975Bridging Theory and Application: A Project in System Dynamics CourseDr. Bo Yu, Utah Valley University Bo Yu is an associate professor in mechanical engineering at the Utah Valley University. His teaching interests are in the area of system dynamics, vibrations, and controls. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Bridging Theory and Application: A Project in System Dynamics Course Bo Yu Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, 84058, USA
Paper ID #41821Concept Mapping for Cognition in Numerical MethodsMr. Simon Njoroge, University of Washington Simon Njoroge is a driven Mechanical Engineering student born and raised in Central Kenya, currently finalizing his Bachelor of Science degree in the United States. In addition to his academic endeavors, Njoroge is deeply interested in the realm of Building Control Systems, showcasing a profound passion for optimizing system performance and functionality. His journey is uniquely characterized by the intricate balance of work and school, a testament to his perseverance and commitment. As a first-generation
Paper ID #44081Exo Arm-An EMG Based Orthotic PrototypeMr. Matthew Paul Yoder, Wentworth Institute of Technology Matthew Yoder is a 2023 graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently specialized in medical devices, working full time as a Mechanical Engineer at Lexington Medical where he is working on innovative surgical equipment.Dr. Ilie Talpasanu, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ilie Talpasanu: Ilie Talpasanu received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas in Arlington. He is Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, where he coordinated
Paper ID #42909Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem-SolvingApproaches in a Technical Engineering ClassSandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sandra is an Interdisciplinary Degree PhD Candidate at MIT, based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on the understanding and improvement of homework problems in traditionally taught technical engineering classes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Homework Problems as Epistemic Agents: Unpacking Students’ Problem Solving Approaches in a Technical Engineering
Paper ID #43533Development of Online Exams with Minimum Proctoring RequirementDr. Shafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Shafique Khan is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University-Institute of Technology. Currently, he is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as an Engineering Instructor. Prior to this, he has held teaching/research positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Washington State University, Pullman, Montgomery College, Takoma Park and the University of Maryland, College Park. He
Paper ID #43232Chasing assessment: The faculty experience of trying to implement evidencebased practices wellDr. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are engineering students beliefs about knowledge and education and how those beliefs interact with learning engineering.Mr. David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. David Torello graduated with his B.S. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology
Paper ID #42145An Educational Simulation for Understanding Atomic Force Microscopy ImageArtifactsDr. Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rachel Mok is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, specializing in the theory and simulation of bacterial dynamics. As a graduate student, she was a teaching assistant for 2.005, an undergraduate course on thermal-fluid engineering, for many semesters. Through this experience, she realized her passion for teaching. She currently develops online courses and education tools that
participated in various educational stud- ies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning assignments, ad the use of technology in the classroom. Boni hopes to pursue a career in academia with a focus on teaching and engineering education.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innoDr. Katherine Fu, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of
the Advanced Thermal-Fluids labora- tory. His primary interests are in renewable energy applications, fluid-thermal sciences, and international education.Mr. Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII Brian Tang is a Test Operation Engineer for Mission Technologies, a division of HII after graduating with a Bachelor’s in Integrated Sciences from James Madison University. He currently works within the field of naval nuclear propulsion in Newport News, VA conducting system testing. His interest towards energy and heat transfer stems from working as a HVAC tradesman with his father for 7 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND LESSONS
Paper ID #40191Mapping Skill Recognition and Development of Undergraduate MechanicalEngineering Students for the Automotive IndustrySommer ScottDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dr. Lande directs the Holistic Engineering Lab & Observatory. He teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply
Engineering and the Department Vice Chairperson at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his Master’s and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Miami, Coral Gables. His teaching and research interests are in the area of thermal-fluid sciences, gas turbines, gas dynamics, and engineering education.Dr. Michael Christopher Sevier, Milwaukee School of Engineering Michael Sevier is currently an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. After finishing his doctorate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Michael took a position
Paper ID #41091Storage and Interaction Diagrams: Extending the Diagrammatic Frameworkof Kinetic and Free-Body Diagrams to other Conservation and AccountingPrinciplesDr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Danesh-Yazdi is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Storage and interaction diagrams: Extending the diagrammatic framework of kinetic and free-body diagrams to other conservation and accounting principlesAbstractAfter defining a system for analysis, a
Paper ID #40032Measuring the Impact of Extra-/Co-Curricular Participation onProfessional Formation of EngineersDr. Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Holly Matusovich is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in
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 #38232Learning Engineering Concepts through Teaching ItProf. Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteProf. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests spans from engineering education research, history of science and engineering, thermo-fluids engineering, and microfluidic technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual Conference1 Learning Engineering Concepts through Teaching
, prototyping, program development, crafting interactive curricula, and bringing ideas to fruition. With over 9 years of experience in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Anand possesses a solid background in Innovation and Entrepreneurship education, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Fabrication technologies. He has taught lectures and workshops on advanced subjects to more than 1000 undergraduate engineering students and 150 graduate students, while advising on over 500 student and faculty research projects. His academic credentials include an M.B.A in Organizing Innovation and Product Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, M.S. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering from New York University and
. The survey results aredisplayed in Figure 3. 4Figure 3. Students’ self-evaluation results before and after writing an open-source case study focused on sustainability technology (values averaged from nine respondents).Survey results show that writing a Gala case study did not significantly impact students’ collaborationskills but positively influenced problem-framing and creativity. Students’ short-answer responses explainthat group projects are pervasive in undergraduate / graduate engineering curricula. Thus, the graduatestudents who participated in the study were already accustomed to group-work.On the other hand, problem