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Work in Progress: Motivation and Interest on the Design and Optimization of 3D-Printed ABS and PLA Scaffolds

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Minneapolis, MN

Publication Date

August 23, 2022

Start Date

June 26, 2022

End Date

June 29, 2022

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Page Count

16

DOI

10.18260/1-2--41221

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https://strategy.asee.org/41221

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347

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Nabila Shamim Prairie View A&M University

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Anh Nguyen Prairie View A&M University

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Sheena Reeves Prairie View A&M University

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Sheena M. Reeves is an Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University and has been a faculty member for over 10 years. Her research background is in nanoparticles and other particulate systems including pharmaceuticals and catalysts. She is an avid supporter of undergraduate research and mentorship.

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Ariful Bhuiyan

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Dr. Bhuiyan received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2013. His thesis was titled “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Response Due to Forces Resulting from Quadriceps Muscle and Ground Reaction.” He received his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2005 and earned B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2002. He has more than 10 years of industrial experience, playing different roles like lead project engineer, system engineer, principle mechanical engineer, and finite element analyst. Currently, he is conducting research on engineering education.

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Abstract

Educators are constantly challenged to give a new pedagogical approach to instill a love of learning. However, providing academic content alone may not provide the problem-solving skills necessary for practically solving complex problems in the real world. Technology-integrated learning environments include developing critical thinking, solving complex problems, collaborating, and engaging deeply in the learning process. 3D printing technology allows students to combine these learning processes to create their dream product. In this report, large-pore acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds are printed using a simplistic 3D printer as a preliminary class project. Due to the different structural properties, the varying responses make scaffold design optimization very challenging. The work in progress report aims to determine students’ interest and skills with 3D printing using project-based learning opportunities, which are critical to developing successful student learning methodologies. Students from the CHEG 4310 Polymer Science and Engineering, a senior-level special topic course in chemical engineering, will conduct a class project printing models using different polymers to gain hands-on experience in 3D printing. This leading-edge technology will enable our minority engineering students to learn in the same environment as industry counterparts, increasing the value of the student experience and interest. In addition, our students can use this platform to design novel materials with the best properties and facilitate the path for finding solutions to industrial problems.

Keywords: 3D Printing, Complex problem solving, PLA, ABS.

Shamim, N., & Nguyen, A., & Reeves, S., & Bhuiyan, A. (2022, August), Work in Progress: Motivation and Interest on the Design and Optimization of 3D-Printed ABS and PLA Scaffolds Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41221

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