Bulletin of the American Physical Society
76th Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics
Sunday–Tuesday, November 19–21, 2023; Washington, DC
Session ZC45: Fluid Dynamics - Education and Outreach |
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Chair: Samantha McBride, Princeton University Room: 209A |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:50PM - 1:03PM |
ZC45.00001: .able-journal, a revolution in publishing, turn your work into a visual essay, in an image-based multi-platform journal combining art, design and science. Jean-Marc Chomaz, Samuel Bianchini, Gwenaelle Lallemand We present a revolutionary way of publishing results through the peer-reviewed journal .able launched in march 2023. Exploring the full potential of multimedia and multi-platform publishing, .able’s aim is to deliver visual essays to the academic sphere as well as to the general public. Publications analyze elements such as the forms, methods, processes, results, and instruments bring into play in artistic and scientific research. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:03PM - 1:16PM |
ZC45.00002: Scaffolded projects in fluid mechanics: how to make 120 students in 20 groups work on self-defined projects without overloading the teacher Fredrik Lundell This paper presents a structure for student projects based on design thinking, demonstrated in a fluid mechanics course with approx 120 students. The project combines advanced problem solving, innovative application of acquired knowledge, simulations for engineering purposes and often also experiments. Eventually, all student groups present a poster with a unique, self defined study of an applied phenomenon. The innovative aspect of the project structure lies in the progression of tasks supported by a sequence of seminars. The main principle is that each seminar should lower the thresholds for the coming tasks, guiding student groups through a complex project with a limited amount of teacher time. The format is designed to be teaching efficient and scalable, with a teacher workload of about 13 hours per 50 students. The student workload should be around 40 hours. The underlying project structure can be used with many combinations of theoretical and applied subjects; the example presented here is centred around fluid mechanics. The starting point for all project groups is a well-defined problem, taken from previous exams in the course, and the result is one poster per project group presenting a unique analysis where the physics of the exam problem is applied to e.g. geophysical flows, food-processing or crowd modelling. The activity works well both in class and online, and has also been used as a tool for online student exchange between Sweden and Japan. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:16PM - 1:29PM |
ZC45.00003: Travelling Gallery of Fluid Motion Azar Panah The Gallery of Fluid Motion (GFM) has the potential to become a compelling outreach tool, extending its educational reach beyond the Division. By introducing a "Travelling" Gallery of Fluid Motion, we can curate highly engaging exhibitions that offer a unique platform for art/science education. This endeavor, if done well, will make the DFD a leader in science communication and outreach activities, effectively showcasing the accomplishments and scholarship of the DFD community while also educating the public about physics through art. The first exhibition, drawn from past submissions to the GFM, will be hosted at the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) for a duration of six months. This exhibition will delve into the captivating interplay between art and science, beautifully aligned with the core mission of our Gallery of Fluid Motion. The creators of the works on view, which range from photographs and video to sculpture and sound, are scientists and artists. Their work enables us to see the invisible and to understand ever-moving elements that surround and affect us. By taking fluid dynamics beyond traditional academic settings, we can ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a deeper appreciation for the wonders of science. Embracing this opportunity to engage a broader audience, we aim to nurture a scientifically literate and enthusiastic society, advancing our commitment to science education and public outreach. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:29PM - 1:42PM |
ZC45.00004: Experiential Learning through International Research Collaborations: A Study on Amphibious Aircraft Performance Focused on Amazon Rainforest Operation Tamy Guimarães, Luzia A Tofaneli, Turan D Oliveira, Eduardo Bauzer An international collaboration between Pennsylvania State University (Penn State, University Park, PA, USA), the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) and SENAI CIMATEC Higher Education School (CIMATEC, Salvador, Brazil) was established to computationally and experimentally study the performance of amphibious aircraft focused on operations in the Amazon Rainforest. Two students from each institution were selected to participate in the year-long project based on their academic background and interest in the topic, keeping in mind diversity and inclusion efforts. Each institution was responsible for leading a part of the project, promoting a highly integrated collaboration through individual and collaborative tasks and weekly virtual meetings. The students took a course offered by Penn State in Engineering Across Cultures, providing them with opportunities to practice English, establish relationships with students from other countries and expand their understanding of Engineering from the point of view of a highly globalized economy. The students from Penn State visited the teams and facilities in Brazil during Spring Break and the students from Brazil spent a month at Penn State working on wind tunnel tests, experiencing the everyday life of an American university and creating new bonds through immersion in the American academic culture. This work has provided experiential learning opportunities for diverse students to work from a global perspective. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:42PM - 1:55PM |
ZC45.00005: Evidence-based Learning in Fluid Mechanics Lab Cours Jun Chen, Ang Li, Sally P Bane, Sean P Brophy, Fadhla B Junus, Pavlos P Vlachos Continuously increasing undergraduate enrollment in engineering programs presents a significant challenge to the instructional resources in fluid mechanics courses without sacrificing the quality of the delivered education. At Purdue University, a joint effort was launched to reform the lab courses of fluid mechanics offered at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering (AAE) and the School of Mechanical Engineering (ME). A newly adopted component has been adopted to allow the students to perform self-driven lab projects. The practice from ME and AAE is reviewed, supported by the data collected in recent semesters. A qualitative study is presented to evaluate the benefits of this change. Results indicate a positive impact on engaging students effectively in applying problem-solving skills. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:55PM - 2:08PM |
ZC45.00006: Abstract Withdrawn
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023 2:08PM - 2:21PM |
ZC45.00007: Laws of fluid motion: from applications to the theory and back to applications Khosro Shahbazi
Alternatively, RTT can be presented more clearly and concisely for the most general case that takes only a few pages. The motivation for the control volume version of the laws of fluid motion must include the relevant, exciting applications, including pumps, turbines, rockets, and propulsion. The analysis and discussion of these applications are often left to the latter chapters of the textbook and not addressed in the first course on fluid dynamics. For maximum student engagement and learning, the essence of these applications (not necessarily their detailed, thorough analysis) should be discussed and analyzed when the laws of fluid motion are first introduced. |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 2:21PM - 2:34PM |
ZC45.00008: Abstract Withdrawn
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023 2:34PM - 2:47PM Author not Attending |
ZC45.00009: Abstract Withdrawn |
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