Research

a)	Developing the next generation of "Statics" based on recent advances in education research v A Sample PowerPoint presentation of Statics lecture
b)	Developed innovative methods for quick assessment, active learning, and Internet-based instruction
c)	Developed multi-media instrumentation resource modules on CD-ROMs
d)	Developed a machine vision system for hydraulic hose inspection.
e)	Have been PI or CO-PI of projects with total budget of over $2.4 Million
f)	Refereed papers: 54+, Invited talks: 14+

Selected Papers and Presentations

Ahlfeldt, Stephanie, Sudhir Mehta, and Timothy Sellnow, “ Measurement and analysis of student engagement in university classes where varying levels of PBL methods of instruction are in use,” Higher Education Research & Development, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 5–20, February 2005

Mehta, Sudhir and Zhifeng Kou, “ Research in Statics Education – Do Active, Collaborative, and Project-Based Learning Methods Enhance Student Engagement, Understanding, and Passing Rate? ” Proceedings , ASEE National Conference , Portland, OR, June 2005

Mehta, Sudhir and Zhifeng Kou, “Research on Measuring and Analyzing Student Engagement in Classes across University,” Proceedings , ASEE National Conference , Portland, OR, June 2005

Mehta, Sudhir and Zhifeng Kou, “Designing Better Education in the Age of Globalization by Building Partnerships, Connecting People, and Promoting Innovation,” Proceedings , ASEE National Conference , Portland, OR, June 2005

Kou, Zhifeng and Sudhir Mehta, “ Lessons Learned from Incorporating Problem-Based Learning and Lego System in Engineering Measurements Laboratory, ” Proceedings , ASEE National Conference , Portland, OR, June 2005

Mehta, Sudhir and Kathy Enger, “Transforming First Year College Experience Through A Unique Learning Community ,” Proceedings , ASEE National Conference , Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004

Mehta, Sudhir and Scott Danielson, “Math-Statics Baseline(MSB) Test:Phase I,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2002

Mehta, Sudhir, “Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Using PBL in a Mechanical Measurement Class,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2002

Danielson, Scott and Sudhir Mehta, "Teaching Resources for the New Millenium: Statics as an Example," Journal of SMET Education:Innovations and Research, Vol.2, Issues 1&2, pp.37-45,2001

Mehta, Sudhir and Scott Danielson, “Statics: The Next Generation,” electronically published by Prentice Hall, August 2001.

v A sample PowerPoint presentation of the Statics lecture

Mehta,Sudhir and Scott Danielson, “Next Generation Principles for Enhancing Student Learning,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 2000.

Mehta, Sudhir and Scott Danielson, “The Scholarship of Teaching: Building a Foundation before Reaching the Pinnacle,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 2000.

Danielson, Scott and Sudhir Mehta, “Statics Concept Questions for Enhancing Learning,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 2000.

Danielson, Scott, Sudhir Mehta, Clark Merkel, and Pratap Kotala “National Statics Clearinghouse (NSC) Database,” Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, St.Louis, MO, June 2000.

Mehta, Sudhir and Scott Danielson, "Self-Assessment By Students: An Effective, Valid, and Simple Tool?" Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Charlotte, NC, June 1999

Mehta, Sudhir and Scott Danielson, "Teaching Statics "Dynamically"," Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Charlotte, NC, June 1999

Mehta, S.I., "Cooperative Learning Strategies for Large Classes," Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Seattle, WA, June 1998.

Mehta, Sudhir and Nem Schlecht, "Computerized Assessment Technique for Large Classes," A special issue on assessment, Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 167-172, Vol. 87, No. 2, April 1998.

Schlecht, Nem and Sudhir Mehta, "Development of Daily Homework and Quiz Manager (D.H.Q.M) for enhancing Teaching/Learning in Large Classes, Proceedings, Small College Computing Symposium, Fargo, ND, April 1998

Mehta, Sudhir, "Applications of Instrumentation and Communication CD-ROMs in Engineering Laboratories," proceedings, 59th Annual ASEE North Midwest Section Meeting, Iowa City, IA, Oct. 1997

S. I. Mehta, "Productive, Quick, and Enjoyable Assessment," Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, Milwaukee, WI, June 1997.

S. I. Mehta and S. M. Gronhovd, "Hypermedia Technology for Measurements Laboratory Instruction," Innovations in Engineering Education, Proceedings, ABET Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Nov. 1996.

S. I. Mehta and S. Gronhovd, "Instrumentation and Communication Modules on CD-ROMs for Enriching Engineering Education," A special issue on the application of information technologies to engineering and science education, IEEE Transactions on Education, pp. 304-308, Vol. 39, No. 3, August 1996.

S. M. Gronhovd and S. I. Mehta, "Use of Hypermedia Modules on CDROMs to Teach Communication Skills in Engineering Laboratories," Proceedings, ASEE National Confrence, Washington, DC, June 1996.

S. I. Mehta, "A Method for Instant Assessment and Active Learning, " Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 295-298, July 1995.

S. I. Mehta, C. A. Borkowski, and S. M. Gronhovd, "Development of Hypermedia Based Instrumentation Module: Can Technology Allow Students to Learn More Without Increasing the Length of a Curriculum," Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, pp. 1150-1153, Los Angeles, CA, June 1995.

C. A. Borkowski, S. I. Mehta, and S. M. Gronhovd, "Bloomís Taxonomy: Cognitive Domain, as it Applies to the Design and Development of a Laboratory Hypertext/Hypermedia Teaching and Learning Environment," Proceedings ASEE National Conference, pp. 135-139, Los Angeles, CA, June 1995.

S. I. Mehta and B. B. Chenoweth, "A Machine Vision System for Inspecting Hydraulic Hose Assembly," Proceedings, Fourth ASME Conference on Flexible Assembly Systems, pp. 79-83, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 1994.

S. A. Tennyson, S. I. Mehta, and B. Lentner, "Automation of a Hydraulic Hose Assembly Plant," Proceedings, Fourth ASME Conference on Flexible Assembly Systems, pp. 57-71, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 1994.

S. I. Mehta, C. A. Borkowski, and S. Gronhovd, "Hypermedia and Video Based Instructions to Improve Two-Way Communication in Undergraduate Engineering Laboratories, Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, pp. 1236-1241, Edmonton, Canada, June 1994.

S. I. Mehta, M. Tieleman, and K. M. Maurer, "Personalized Multiple Feedback (PMF) for improving Teaching Effectiveness: A Case Study," Proceedings, ASEE National Conference, pp. 1000-1004, Edmonton, Canada, June 1994.

Selected Grant and Contract Support

Main Agency	Amount $	Date	Investigators	Role	Brief Description
NSF	$247,384	2002-05	Danielson, Mehta	Co-PI	Developing the Statics Knowledge Inventory - Assessment of Students Achievement
BUSH	$450,000	2002-06	Mehta and Others	PI	Building a Caring Community of Leaders and Problem-Solvers (CCLP): A National Model for Reconsidering the Role of Higher Educators in Society
NSF	$75,000	2002-2003	Mehta in partnership with Industry	PI	Developing and Assessing the Impact of PBL Materials
NSF	$971,557	April ’01 to August ‘03	D.Comez and others	Co-PI	Partnership with K-12
BUSH	$450,000	Nov.’99 to Nov.’02	Harrold, Mehta, Krishnan	PI-NGIC	Faculty development (PBL)
NSF	$152,000	July '99 to Aug '01	Mehta and Danielson	PI	Statics: The Next Generation
NDSU	$18,000	May '97 to June '99	S.I. Mehta	PI	Web-based Assessment Software
NSF	$288,000	1995 to 1998	Ebeling and others	Co-PI	Imaging cluster
NSF	$110,000	June '94 to May '97	S.I. Mehta, C. Borkowski, S. Gronhovd	PI	Development of Flexible Education Modules
3M and Rosemount Companies	$66,000	Aug. '88 to Sept. '96	S.I Mehta and others	PI/Co-PI	Laboratory Automation Projects
Fargo Hose Co. and ND Technology Board	$30,000	June '92 to June'94	S.I. Mehta, S.A. Tennyson, S. Goplen	PI	Automatic Computer Vision Inspection System

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