The Emporium Model – Statics Redesign –

  

 

Anthony J. VizziniBill and Carolyn Cobb Chair and Head

Aerospace Engineering

           

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)

Fall 08 – 195 (7 sections)Spring 09 -111 (4 sections)Traditional lecture (3 hrs)

Improved performance in Statics Improved performance in subsequent mechanics

(Dynamics, Mechanics of Matls) Improved performance in discipline (retention, time to

degree)

Statics RedesignStatics Redesign

           

What is StaticsWhat is Statics Foundation course in engineering Equilibrium of forces and moments (similar to

mechanics portion of Physics)

Introduction to the engineering approach to understanding

Strong indicator of a student’s future success

           

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Fall EnrollmentFall CapacitySpring EnrollmentSpring Capacity

Who Takes StaticsWho Takes Statics

Foundation course in mechanics-based engineering disciplines – Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical

Others require – Biological, Chemical, Industrial

Optional – Electrical Not used – Computer,

Computer Science, Software

           

Emporium ModelEmporium Model

Mathematics – “Students learn by doing” Statics – “Draw the picture, write down the

answer”

Fundamental concepts are relatively easy to grasp, require practice to master

Note: Bagley College of Engineering has a laptop requirement

           

Emporium ImplementationEmporium Implementation Reversal of content and practice Make use of students’ laptops Peer-to-peer

assistance Hands-on

experiments Reinforce

learningexperience

           

Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State University

           

Contacts – MSU/StaticsContacts – MSU/Statics

Member Title and Association

Role

Anthony J. VizziniPoint of Contactvizzini@ae.msstate.edu(662) 325-1148

Professor and Head, Aerospace Engineering

Administrator

Masoud Rais-Rohanimasoud@ae.msstate.edu(662) 325-7294

Professor, Aerospace Engineering

Faculty Expert

Andy Walterswalters@ae.msstate.edu(662) 325-3634

Lecturer, Aerospace Engineering

Faculty Expert

David Thompsondst@simcenter.msstate.edu(662) 325-7288

Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering

Faculty Expert

Member Title and Association

Role

Machaunda Bushmbush@ae.msstate.edu(662) 325-1030

Undergraduate Coordinator, Aerospace Engineering

Assessment

Donna Reesedreese@cse.msstate.edu(662) 325-0925

Associate Dean for Academics

Assessment

John Yefye@engr.msstate.edu(662) 325-9236

Computer Support Specialist, Bagley College of Engineering

Technology Professional

Bill Michaelswpm8@msstate.edu(662) 325-3623

System Administrator, Aerospace Engineering

Technology Professional

Thomas Hanniganhannigan@ae.msstate.edu(662) 325-7302

Instructor, Aerospace Engineering

Facilities