Reamon, Derek

Research

research overview

Dr. Reamon's research currently focuses on investigation of altruistic design projects, and the impact that project type has on student learning. He is also working on expanding the robotics curriculum in Mechatronics to include more cutting-edge topics from the current field.

keywords

engineering education, design education, hands-on learning, learning assessment, project based service learning, altruistic design, STEM teaching

Publications

selected publications

conference proceeding
- Examining the Replication – or Mutation – Processes of Implementing a National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education at a New Site 2018
- Scaling Up or Scale-making? Examining Sociocultural Factors in a New Model for Engineering Mathematics Education 2018
- Investigation of Spatial Visualization Skills Across World Regions. Frontiers in Education Conference. 2017
- Analysis of Multi-Modal Spatial Visualization Workshop Intervention across Gender, Nationality, and Other Engineering Student Demographics. Frontiers in Education Conference. 2016
- Exploring Student Impressions of and Navigations through a Flexible and Customizable Multidisciplinary Engineering Program 2016

Teaching

courses taught

GEEN 1400 - Engineering Projects
Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Spring 2024
First-year students solve real engineering design problems in interdisciplinary teams. Design projects vary by section. Curriculum focuses on iterative design process, teamwork and team dynamics, supporting design with testing and analysis, and technical writing. Completed projects are exhibited at an end-of-semester design expo. Students are responsible for contributing towards their design project budget, workshop costs, and course arduino kit (approximately $125). Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2500, ASEN 1400, ASEN 1403 and ECEN 1400.
GEEN 3024 - Materials Science for Engineers
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
Examines structure, properties, processing and uses of metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Specific topics covered include perfect and imperfect solids, phase equilibria, transformation kinetics, mechanical and electrical behavior and failure modes. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering applications. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 2024. Formerly GEEN 2024.
GEEN 3852 - Thermodynamics for Engineers
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Explores fundamental concepts and basic theory, including first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties, states, thermodynamic functions and cycles. Links theory and application with labs and a design project involving a functioning thermodynamic process. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 3012 or AREN 2110.
MCEN 2024 - Materials Science
Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
Provides an overview of the structure, properties and processing of metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials. Specific topics include perfect and imperfect solids, phase equilibria, transformation kinetics, mechanical behavior and material degradation. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering components. Degree credit not granted for this course and GEEN 3024.
MCEN 2043 - Dynamics
Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
Covers dynamic behavior of particle systems and rigid bodies. Topics include 2-D and 3-D kinematics and kinetics, impulse, momentum, potential and kinetic energy, and work and collision. Degree credit not granted for this course and CVEN 3111.

MCEN 3025 - Component Design
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Application of mechanics and materials science to the detailed design of various machine elements including shafts, bearings, gears, brakes, springs, and fasteners. Emphasizes application and open-ended design problems.

MCEN 4043 - System Dynamics
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
Covers linear dynamic systems and mathematical tools for understanding them. Topics include Laplace transform, multi-domain system modeling, input-output relationships, time-domain response, Fourier series, frequency-domain response, and introduction to feedback control.

MCEN 4085 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project 2
Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
Second part of a two-course capstone design experience in mechanical engineering. Includes refinement of prototype, design optimization, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Students orally present the final design and prepare a written report and operation manual for the product. GEEN-BS and GEEN-BSEPL students are not required to complete MCEN 4026.

MCEN 4115 - Mechatronics and Robotics I
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Focuses on design and construction of microprocessor-controlled electro-mechanical systems. Lectures review critical circuit topics, introduce microprocessor architecture and programming, discuss sensor and actuator component selection, robotic systems and design strategies for complex, multi-system devices. Lab work reinforces lectures and allows hands-on experience with robotic design. Students must design and build an autonomous robotic device. Project expenses may be incurred ($50 maximum). Same as MCEN 5115.

MCEN 4228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours. Same as MCEN 5228.

MCEN 5115 - Mechatronics and Robotics I
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Focuses on design and construction of microprocessor-controlled electro-mechanical systems. Lectures review critical circuit topics, introduce microprocessor architecture and programming, discuss sensor and actuator component selection, robotic systems and design strategies for complex, multi-system devices. Lab work reinforces lectures and allows hands-on experience with robotic design. Students must design and build an autonomous robotic device. Project expenses may be incurred ($50 maximum). Same as MCEN 4115.

MCEN 5228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.

MCEN 5930 - Professional Internship
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
This class provides a structure for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to receive academic credit for internships with industry partners that have an academic component to them suitable for graduate-level work. Participation in the program will consist of an internship agreement between a student and an industry partner who will employ the student in a role that supports the academic goals of the internship. Instructor participation will include facilitation of mid-term and final assessments of student performance as well as support for any academic-related issues that may arise during the internship period. May be taken during any term following initial enrollment and participation in ME graduate programs. Department permission required to enroll. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

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Background

education and training

Ph.D., Stanford University 1999
M.S., Stanford University 1994
B.S., Stanford University 1992

awards and honors

Peebles Award for Innovation in Teaching, conferred by College of Engineering and Applied Science, 2013
Sullivan-Carlson Innovation in Teaching Award, conferred by College of Engineering and Applied Science, 2010
BFA Award for Excellence in Teaching and Pedagogy, conferred by Boulder Faculty Assembly, 2009
Engr Dean's Performance Awards in Teaching, conferred by College of Engineering and Applied Science, 2007

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http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5813-2477

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