| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Curricular Innovations and Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs (and Satisfying ABET along the Way): The Elizabeth Judson Memorial Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
An Innovative and Integrated Approach to Materials Selection and Simulation for Engineering Education |
| Author(s) |
Lakshana Mohee, Nicola Stefani |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Lakshana Mohee |
| Abstract Scope |
To better prepare students to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving industry coupled with advances in technology, educators are continuously improving academic programs through innovative curriculum design and development, while satisfying ABET requirements. Teaching methods such as project-based learning require a multi-disciplinary approach to the teaching of engineering and design students. Concepts such as materials selection and design, which are fundamental for optimizing the use of a product in real-word engineering applications, were usually taught as a preliminary step before addressing the performance of the product in a laboratory setting. With the use of simulation tools developed for teaching purposes, this hindrance has been overcome by allowing students to visualize in real time the choices of materials and design on the behavior of the product under structural, thermal, and fluid conditions. In this work, we will present a case study highlighting a streamlined approach to address student learning outcomes. |