Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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John Cole, The University of Texas at Dallas

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Paper ID #36332The First-Year Computer Science Experience ProjectProf. John Cole, The University of Texas at Dallas I’m an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas at Dallas. I had taught part-time at Collin County Community College for three years, and prior to that, at Illinois Institute of Technology in the mid-1970s, which is also where I earned my degrees. Before joining the full-time faculty at UTD in Fall 2012, I had taught part-time for 13 semesters. I have been a software developer for many years, working on projects as diverse as a SNOBOL4 compiler, a DATABUS compiler, a word processor, the

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Carlo Salvinelli, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #36385An International Design Project for First Year Engineering Students atMultiple U.S. InstitutionsDr. Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University Tom Siller is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. He has been a faculty member at CSU since 1988.Ms. Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Erica Marti completed her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Master of Education from UNLV and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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projects integrated with the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Dr. Surupa Shaw | Texas A&M University | Higher Education Center at McAllen TX I. INTRODUCTION The undergraduate engineering curriculum forms the fundamental knowledge base for our future engineerswho would be serving the global society. It is imperative for the undergraduate engineers to get a reality checkon the utility of their classroom knowledge that would help them shape their career path and would providethem a valuable appreciation of the course content. Phylis Blumenfeld et al. [1] emphasized on the compellingargument of making projects an integral part of the learning process, as they promote student

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; Benjamin B Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

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Paper ID #36359Redesigning an Introduction to Engineering Course as anInterdisciplinary Project-Based CourseDr. Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University Dr. Salyards is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University. She has BAE, MAE, and PhD degrees in Architectural Engineering from The Penn- sylvania State University. She joined Bucknell in 2007 and is a registered Professional Engineer in Penn- sylvania. Her teaching interests range from fundamental engineering mechanics to structural design in both steel and concrete. She is serving on ASCE’s Committee on Faculty

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware

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Investigation of Team Conflicts in a Large-Enrollment Introductory Engineering CourseIntroductionTeam-based projects are widely used in introductory engineering courses to support thedevelopment of collaboration and communication skills and engage the novice engineer in higherlevels of thinking. Conflicts within student teams are common, especially in the first year, wherestudents frequently have had limited experience working on substantial projects that requirecontribution from all team members. Ohland et al. have developed a robust peer evaluationsystem (Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness: CATME by PurdueUniversity) that is widely used in engineering programs—including our institution—to collectquantitative

Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Katrina L Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, Montana Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University

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to attending OSU, she received a B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Her current research interests include understanding engineering identity and motivation in first-generation college students, online learning pedagogy, and service learning projects. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 First Year Engineering Student Definitions of Systems Engineering: A Comparison Between Two InstitutionsAbstractThis full research paper builds on previous work investigating first-year engineering (FYE)students’ understanding of Systems Engineering and suggests methods to increase

Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John H Cole, Purdue University; Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Society of Professional Engineers.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Elec- trical and Computer Engineering and (by courtesy) School of Engineering Education, and Director of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program within the College of Engineering at Purdue. Prior to her appointment in ECE, Dr. Zoltowski was Co-Director of the EPICS Program. She holds a B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue. Her research interests include the pro- fessional formation of engineers

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Jenahvive K. Morgan, Michigan State University

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the ability to work together while solving an open-ended designproblem, and being able to overcome any obstacles that arise. These obstacles involve differingwork ethics, personalities, and communication styles. Inevitably, these differences can lead toconflict, and a need to resolve disagreements within the team. These ever-present emotionalaspects to working in a team are found not only in student projects, but also on the projects theywill be working on once they graduate. Finding the skills as a student to successfully navigatethe myriad of issues that may arise when working with others, sets student up for success in theirengineering careers after graduation, as shown by Jones (1996) [1] and Seat et al. (1996) [2].Often students who are

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Brandon Crisel; Candace Auburn Rainwater, University of Arkansas

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of Arkansas. She received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from Chemical and Biomolecular Department at North Carolina State University. She is responsible from teaching Intro- duction to Engineering course sequence, developing course material, and advising freshman engineering students. She also serves as the coordinator for the Honors Research Experience.Mrs. Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas Leslie Massey is an instructor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She received her BS in Biological Engineering and MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas. She previously served as a project manager at a water resources center, but returned to the

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT

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aseffectively in an online environment as they would be expected to in person. Since remotelearning is gaining in popularity, and another pandemic could occur at any time, the resultsof this study contribute to the growing body of knowledge about the behavior of studentteams under alternative conditions, such as totally online operation.BackgroundThe context for this study was a first-year project-based engineering course focused primarilyon design and teamwork. Students work in teams on a semester-long project with multipledeliverables, including prototypes, CAD models, progress reports and presentations. The sameinstructor delivered the same project theme, structure, and major assignments for both the onlineand in-person offerings of the course.Team

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Christopher John Brigham, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Cupriavidus necator). R. eutropha is a soil bacterium that is the model organism for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastic synthesis. He examined the biology of the PHA biosynthetic machinery and gene expression changes throughout PHA homeostasis. Also, he supervised a metabolic engineering project where R. eutropha was converted from a PHA producing organism to an isobutanol biofuel producing organism. Prof. Brigham joins Wentworth Institute of Technology from the Bioengineering Department at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he was an Assistant Profes- sor. At UMass Dartmouth, Prof. Brigham expanded his interests further, examining material properties of biopolymers like PHA and chitin, producing

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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curricular structure is designed to allowstudents to participate over multiple semesters and supports long-term, reciprocal communitypartnerships and long-term projects to be developed addressing complex and compelling needs.Data has shown that students who are involved in EPICS early in their academic careers, reportincrease motivation to remain in engineering [13]. The LC was created to build a support networkof peers and instructors in the LC classes to support the first-year students. Results from prior yearshave shown this has worked well [15] and in the most recent years as described below.Alternative First-Year SequenceTwo semesters of EPICS were deemed appropriate to meet the design and teamwork learningoutcomes. The computing outcomes

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Katrina L Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, Montana Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University

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/programming education, and service learning.Dr. Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University Sarah Tan is a Research Assistant Professor in the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University. She received a MBA degree and a Ph.D. degree in Applied Cognitive Sciences and Human factors Program both from Michigan Tech. Her research program involves using complementary methods (e.g., statistical modeling and analytics, psychological assessment) to evaluate how individual differences are important and impact behaviors at a cultural, social, and behavioral level. She has served as a project evaluator in the multiple NSF funded projects. American c

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Johanna P Casale, Drexel University

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required students to submit videos demonstratingthe functionality of projects or lab exercises and explaining their results. This has proven bothhelpful for grading and formative for students helping them synthesize info and recognize themost significant concepts.One of the most significant results of teaching during the pandemic has been the increased use ofvirtual platforms for invited guest speakers. Professors can open the classroom to anyone fromanywhere. The authors have previously discussed a multi-institution, multi-year projectinvolving a guest lecture to FYE classes [6]. This effort has included in-person presentations(pre-pandemic), “live” virtual presentations, and recorded sessions. The availability of live orpre-recorded video

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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would be that students overestimate their motivationlevels when a class starts. To test the reliability of our findings regarding early and late-term differences, weplan to include all first-year engineering students in a future iteration of this project, resulting in a sample sizeestimated to be well over 300 students.We also conducted a path analysis to test the hypothesized impact of a caring instructor on the other motivationfactors. We hypothesized that the caring factor would significantly predict student empowerment throughmodel in which caring had both a direct effect on empowerment, and indirect effects on empowerment throughthe success, interest, and usefulness factor scores. In other words, we believed that success, interest