ASEE Mechanics Division Best Presentation Award

Mechanics Division Best Presentation Award

This award is granted each year and recognizes individuals for the outstanding paper presentation in the Mechanics Division sessions at the ASEE Annual Conference. The award is presented at the ASEE Annual Conference during the Mechanics Division banquet the year following the presentation. The award consists of a plaque and a ticket to the Mechanics Division banquet. Attendance at the ASEE Annual Conference is required of the recipient of this award.

Past Recipients include the following:

Year	*Best Presentation Overall^{^}**
2010	Dynamics Buzzword Bingo: Active/Collaborative/Inductive Learning, Model Eliciting Activities, and Conceptual Understanding Brian Self and James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University
2009	Session 1468: Simple Classroom Demonstrations for Engineering Mechanics “Some Simple Dynamics Demos” Gary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University
Year	*Best Presentation Overall^{^}**	Best Presentation in Each Session^**
2008	Enhancing Lecture Pedagogy through Targeted Breaks Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley AND Problem-Centered Approach to Dynamics Gary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University Two presentations tied.	Session 1468 – Anything New in Dynamics? “A New Spin on Teaching 3D Kinematics and Gyroscopic Motion” Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University; Eileen Rossman, California Polytechnic State University
		Session 1568 – Mechanics Education Programs and Projects “Statics and Dynamics Projects Emphasizing Introductory Design and Manufacturing” Michael Hennessey, University of St. Thomas
		Session 2268 –Mechanics and the Internet “INTEL: Interactive Toolkit for Engineering Education” Calvin Ashmore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Daniel Upton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bo Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Geoff Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sneha Harrell, UC Berkeley; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology
		Session 2468 – Useful Teaching Techniques in Mechanics “Enhancing Lecture Pedagogy through Targeted Breaks” Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley
		Session 3168 – Enhancing Mechanics Instruction “Problem-Centered Approach to Dynamics” Gary L. Gray, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University
		Session 3668 – Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials? “Design and Application of a Beam Testing System for Experiential Learning in Mechanics of Materials” Rani Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University
2007	A Web-Based Electronic Book (Ebook) for Solid Mechanics Kurt Gramoll, Univeristy of Oklahoma	Session 1368 – What’s New in Mechanics of Materials? From Tootsie Rolls to Composites: Assessing a Spectrum of Active Learning Activities in Engineering Mechanics Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Austin Talley, University of Texas - Austin; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Rachel Kuhr, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College
		Session 1568 – Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects An Introductory Engineering Design Project Utilizing Finite Element Analysis and Rapid Prototyping William Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, East Carolina University
		Session 2268 – Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses A Web-Based Electronic Book (Ebook) for Solid Mechanics Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma
		Session 2468 – Improving Mechanics Courses MOM in Action Madhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University; William Kennedy, Michigan Technological University
		Session 3168 – Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics A Versatile and Economical Apparatus for Experiments in Statics Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University
		Session 3666 – What’s New in Dynamics? Animation Software for Upper-Level Dynamics and Vibration Courses L. Glenn Kraige, Virginia Tech; Imran Akhtar, Virginia Tech; Saurabh Bisht, Virginia Tech
2006	Animation as the Final Step in the Dynamics Experience Thomas Nordenholz, California Maritime Academy	Session 1368 – What’s New in Statics? Feeding Back Results from a Statics Concept Inventory to Improve Instruction Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Mary Hansen, Robert Morris University
		Session 1466 – What’s New in Dynamics? An Interwoven Multisemester Dynamic Systems Project to Integrate STEM Material Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Stephen Pennell, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John White, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Charles Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University
		Session 1568 – What’s New in Mechanics of Materials? A New Approach to Solve Beam Deflection Problems Using the Method of Segments Hartley T. Grandin, Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas
		Session 2168 – Back to Basics in Mechanics The ‘Back to the Future’ Experience of Graphical Analysis Thomas Malmgren, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown AND Five Surprises: The Key to Re-Engineering the Traditional Quizzes Brian Houston, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Robert Martinazzi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
		Session 2468 – Teaching with Technology in Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials Animation as the Final Step in the Dynamics Experience Thomas Nordenholz, California Maritime Academy
		Session 3568 – Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics The Effect Technology and a Structured Design Problem has on Student Attitudes About Theory in a Dynamics Class Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arun Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso
2005	The Dynamics Concept Inventory Assessment Test: A Progress Report and Some Results Gary Gray, Penn State University; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Francesco Costanzo, Penn State University; Don Evans, Arizona State University; Jill Lane, Penn State University; Brian Self, USAF Academy	Session 1168 - Improving Mechanics of Materials Enhancing Machine Design Courses Through Use of a Multimedia-Based Review of Mechanics of Materials John Wood, Dan Jensen and Kris Wood, USAF Academy
		Session 1668 Improving Statics Instruction Research in Statics Education – Do Active, Collaborative, and Project-Based Learning Methods Enhance Student Engagement, Understanding, and Passing Rate? Sudhir Mehta and Zhifeng Kou, North Dakota State University
		Session 2568 - Innovative Teaching Techniques T.H.I.N.K. Acronym for “Turning Hunches Into New Knowledge Robert Martinazzi (Presentation by Jerry Samples), University of Pittsburg, Johnston
		Session 3268 - Improving Statics and Dynamics The Dynamics Concept Inventory Assessment Test: A Progress Report and Some Results Gary Gray, Penn State University; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Francesco Costanzo, Penn State University; Don Evans, Arizona State University; Jill Lane, Penn State University; Brian Self, USAF Academy
		Session 3568 - Labs, Demos and Software in Mechanics Unified Lecture Software for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Deformable Bodies L. Glenn Kraige, Scott Hendricks and Don Morris, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2004	Teaching Undergrad Kinematics Using a Lego Mindstorms Race Car Competition Brian Self, USAF Academy	Session 1168 - Trends in Mechanics Education Assessment in Statics: Concepts vs. Skills Scott Danielson: Arizona State University East
		Session 1368 Improving Statics and Dynamic Classes Reinventing the Teaching of Statics Anna Dollár: Miami University of Ohio Paul Steif: Carnegie Mellon University
		Session 2468 - Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes Use of Simplified FEA to Enhance Visualization in Mechanics of Materials Paul Steif: Carnegie Mellon University
		Session 3268 - Innovations in Teaching Mechanics Interactive Web Examples for Dynamics Using Dazzler Max Phillip J. Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
		Session 3268 - Innovations in Learning By Doing Teaching Undergrad Kinematics Using a Lego Mindstorms Race Car Competition Brian Self, USAF Academy
2003	Games as Teaching Tools in Engineering Mechanics Courses Timothy Philpot, Ralph Flori, Richard Hall, Nancy Hubing, David Oglesby, and Vikas Yellamraju University of Missouri-Rolla	Session 1168 - Trends in Mechanics Education Toward a Nationwide Dynamics Concept Inventory Assessment Test Gary Gray: Pennsylvania State University; Philip Cornwell: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Francesco Costanzo: Pennsylvania State University; Don Evans: Arizona State University Brian Self: U.S. Air Force Academy
		Session 1368 Innovative Hands-On Projects and Labs Development of a Roving Laboratory in Vibrations for Undergraduate Engineering Students Douglas Adams, Nasir Bilal and Harold Kess Purdue University
		Session 2268 - Improving Statics and Dynamic Classes *Joint Award:* A New Approach to Teaching and Learning Statics Paul Steif: Carnegie Mellon Univesity Anna Dollar: Miami University of Ohio and Learning Modules for the Statics Classroom Anna Dollar: Miami University of Ohio Paul Steif: Carnegie Mellon Univesity
		Session 2368 - Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes Games as Teaching Tools in Engineering Mechanics Courses Timothy Philpot, Ralph Flori, Richard Hall, Nancy Hubing, David Oglesby, and Vikas Yellamraju University of Missouri-Rolla
		Session 3268 - Innovations in Teaching Mechanics A Module for Teaching Fundamentals of Finite Element Theory and Practice Using Elementary Mechanics of Materials William O. Jolley, Joseph J. Rencis, and Hartley Grandin Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2002	Web Based System For Basic Engineering Courses With Variable Problem Generation and Integrated Communication Kurt Gramoll, Mandeep Thukral, University of Oklahoma	Session - 2168 - Innovative Lab and Hands-on Projects A Senior Research Project Applied Across the Curriculum Brian Self, Keith Bearden, Dan Diaz and Matthew Obenchain U.S. Air Force Academy
		Session 2268 - Trends in Mechanics Education Using an Advanced Mechanics of Materials Design Project to Enhance Learning in an Introductory Mechanics of Materials Class Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin-Madison
		Session - 2368 - Improving Statics and Dynamic Classes Spicing up Statics Lectures With Concept Questions and 'Around Town' Assignments Christine Masters and Reneta Engel, Pennsylvania State University
		Session - 2468 - Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes Interactive Learning Tools: Animating Mechanics of Materials Timothy Philpot, Ralph Flori, Richard Hall, Nancy Hubing, David Oglesby, Vikas Yellamraju, University of Missouri-Rolla
		Session - 3568 - Innovations in Teaching Mechanics Incorporating Web-Based Homework Problems in Engineering Dynamics Ralph Flori, Richard Hall, Nancy Hubing, David Oglesby, Timothy Philpot, Vikas Yellamraju, University of Missouri-Rolla
2001	An Animated Mechanics Classroom Robert Carpick University of Wisconsin	Session 1668 – Innovative Teaching in Mechanics I New Approaches in Teaching Undergraduates Dynamics at the US Air Force Academy Brian Self, USAF Academy
		Session 2168 – Innovative Lab and Design Projects An Animated Mechanics Classroom Robert Carpick, University of Wisconsin
		Session 2268 - Innovative Teaching in Mechanics II "Catastrophic Failures", "Designed for Failure", and "Adventures in Mechanics" One Credit Freshman "Mechanics" Seminars Clifford Lissenden, Penn State University R.P. McNitt, Penn State University
		Session 2468 – Mechanics Instruction Using the Computer Instructional Resources for Teaching Statics in the 21 st Century Scott Danielson, Arizona State University-East Sudhir Mehta, North Dakota State University
		Session 3268 - Innovative Teaching in Mechanics III The Los Alamos National Laboratory Dynamics Summer School - A Mechanics Motivator Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory
2000	Feeling is Believing: Using a Force-Feedback Joystick to Teach Dynamic Systems Christopher Richard, Allison M. Okamura and Mark R. Cutkosky Stanford University	Session 1368 - Innovative Teaching Methods in Mechanics A Truss Analyzer for Enriching the Learning Experience of Students Matthew G. Sutton, University of Arkansas Chang Jong, University of Arkansas
		Session 2268 - Integrating the Mechanics Curriculum Dynamics Evolution - Chance or Design Phillip J. Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
		Session 2468 - Answering ABET 2000 Outcomes Assessment Inside the Classroom: Performance Oriented Teaching David S. Cottrell, US Army Corps of Engineers
		Session 3268 - Design Projects & Lab Developments Incorporating a Team Building Experiment into a Senior Level Laboratory Course Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University
		Session 3668 - Innovative Teaching with Multimedia II Feeling is Believing: Using a Force-Feedback Joystick to Teach Dynamic Systems Christopher Richard, Stanford University Allison M. Okamura, Stanford University Mark R. Cutkosky, Stanford University

^*Plaque is awarded the year following the conference at the ASEE Annual Conference and recognized in Fall newsletter.
^**Recognized in Fall newsletter.

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