1. The Emporium Model – Statics Redesign – Anthony J. Vizzini Bill and Carolyn Cobb Chair and Head Aerospace Engineering

2. 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 Redesign

3. What 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

4. Who 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

5. Emporium 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

6. Emporium Implementation Reversal of content and practice Make use of students’ laptops Peer-to-peer assistance Hands-on experiments Reinforce learning experience

7. Mississippi State University

8. Contacts – MSU/Statics MemberTitle and Association Role Anthony J. Vizzini Point of Contact vizzini@ae.msstat e.edu (662) 325-1148 Professor and Head, Aerospace Engineering Administrator Masoud Rais- Rohani masoud@ae.msst ate.edu (662) 325-7294 Professor, Aerospace Engineering Faculty Expert Andy Walters walters@ae.msst ate.edu (662) 325-3634 Lecturer, Aerospace Engineering Faculty Expert David Thompson dst@simcenter.m sstate.edu (662) 325-7288 Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering Faculty Expert MemberTitle and Association Role Machaunda Bush mbush@ae.mssta te.edu (662) 325-1030 Undergraduate Coordinator, Aerospace Engineering Assessment Donna Reese dreese@cse.msst ate.edu (662) 325-0925 Associate Dean for Academics Assessment John Ye fye@engr.msstate.edu (662) 325-9236 Computer Support Specialist, Bagley College of Engineering Technology Professional Bill Michaels wpm8@msstate.e du (662) 325-3623 System Administrator, Aerospace Engineering Technology Professional Thomas Hannigan hannigan@ae.ms state.edu (662) 325-7302 Instructor, Aerospace Engineering Facilities