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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen C. Davis, Miami University

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agile processes. The second activity discussed below highlights principles ofsoftware engineering without requiring students to do any programming. In addition, students areintroduced to humanitarian causes that encourage them to consider how their major cancontribute to social good.Lesson 1: Agile Process ActivityTraditional design processes in engineering and computing follow a sequence of steps. The endgoal of a design process could be a product or it could be a process. The steps to develop theproduct or process using a traditional approach usually start with comprehensive planning to becompleted before proceeding to creation. In contrast, agile design and development utilizesrepeated iterations of a shorter plan-create-test-revise process

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin Anderson, Southern Methodist University

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) professional development, and 4) personal well-being. Thefirst seminar area, social engagement, is important for first-year students, as belonging to acommunity is critical for developing a sense of belonging and institutional fit [15]. Intentionallybuilding community is particularly important for the persistence of first-generation andunderrepresented racial minorities in the PWI context where they have limited opportunities toengage with diverse peers [6], [16]. The second seminar theme, academic success, supportsstudents’ transition to college and the navigation of the engineering curriculum. These seminarsexpose students to time management skills, course enrollment and degree planning resources,and opportunities to engage with engineering faculty

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Frank, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daphne DePorres, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy

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and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, column-supported embankments, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work in Progress: Developing a Foundational Engineering Course to Improve Students’ Sense of Belonging and Increase DiversityAbstractThis work in progress paper addresses the national imperative to promote involvement inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields across all ethnicities, races,genders, and economic backgrounds. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) developeda Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan in 2021, which includes an objective

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niamh Williams, The Engineering Lab; Leah Bug, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Arin Morgan Crow; Erica Mahoney

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leadership position provides uniquepersonal and professional job experience for engineering students interested in advancing theircareer opportunities during their undergraduate program and increasing their employmentmarketability upon graduation.TEL also provides networking opportunities for the lab assistants while developing theirteam-building, collaboration, and project management skills. Lab assistants have the opportunityto step into leadership roles when taking on personal projects within the workplace. Assistantscreate plans and procedures in order to complete a multitude of projects, such as introducing abarcode system to the resource room inventory. These personal projects also improve labassistants’ creativity, planning, and time

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Cong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yuan Lai, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Justin A. Lavallee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nathan Melenbrink, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Excelling Ph.D. Students. He has published his work in various peer-reviewed journals in science and engineering education, including IEEE Transactions on Education, Studies in Educational Evalua- tion, and Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Dr. Lavi is the inventor of the SNAP Method® for structured creative problem-solving (US & UK trademarks).Cong Cong, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDr. Yuan Lai, The Pennsylvania State University Yuan Lai, PhD, is a lecturer in urban science and planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include urban science, urban informatics, and future connections between computer science and cities to address urban socio-technicMr. Justin A. Lavallee

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin

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courses that first-year students most frequently identifyas being their hardest class. We suspect that the challenge of the “big three” is not unique toUofA.For this research, we specifically focus on University Chemistry I. The goal of this research is tolook at passing rates of first-semester engineering and computer science students in UniversityChemistry I and the relation between success in this course and other educational factors. Thesefactors include starting math course, incoming high school GPA, student demographics,enrollment in multiple science courses during the first semester, and future chemistryrequirements dependent upon planned engineering major. The data considered in this studyspans from 2007 to 2020.All engineering and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland; Molly Hiro, University of Portland

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. technical memos h. technical reports4. Do you have any general comments about our writing for introduction to engineering project? (i.e., additional topics, ideas, etc.)Questions 1, 2, and 4 were ‘text-entry’ used to gather open-ended feedback from respondents.Question 3 was ‘rank order’ and was used to determine each respondent’s order of preference forthe list of items. 2Review of Writing AssignmentsIn EGR 110, there are four writing assignments – the Research Paper, the Project Plan, DesignReport 1, and Design Report 2. The intention is that the Research Paper and Project Plan becomethe first two major sections in Design Report 1, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Trahan, University of California, San Diego; Jessica Baldis, University of California, San Diego; Jasmine L. Sadler, University of California, San Diego; Darren J Lipomi

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strategies for instructional teams. This paper will present a developing conceptualframework that guides these activities, describe each component, present preliminary findings,and discuss potential next steps.Literature ReviewFactors that influence academic successIndividual learning consists of cognitive, metacognitive, and affective components [1] and is asocially-embedded process [2]. Cognitive learning refers to acquiring knowledge at increasinglevels of complexity, as in Bloom’s Taxonomy [3], and is measured through course assessments(e.g., exams). Metacognition refers to awareness and self-assessment of one’s own thinking andabilities [3], and regulation refers to the ability to plan and adjust behaviors accordingly based onthat knowledge [4

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 6: Mentors & Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Kaz Burns; Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Rui Li, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Ameya Palav; Elena Rose Hume; Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Chris Woods, NYU

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’ assessment of the climatewithin the first-year engineering experience. In this paper, findings from the second year ofpiloting our workshops are described. In this second iteration of training, new teaching assistantsparticipated in our foundational training in GIDBEA, and returning ones built on theirintroductory knowledge to learn about social justice and principles of inclusive leadership. Thedata shows that most of the teaching assistants found the workshop content and activitiesrelevant to them as peer educators. Several teaching assistants shared inclusive leadershipstrategies that they planned to implement in the coming semester. The goal of this study is toinform plans for implementing solutions into training that address deficiencies

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matilde Luz Sánchez-Peña, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer L Zirnheld, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kevin M. Burke; Julia Latorre; Carl F. Lund, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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the first-year experience.Backward Design and the CAP modelThe backward design of curricular development starts with the basic idea of starting from the end, wherewe envision our students to be after the learning experience we are designing [4]. Its central premise isthat once the educational purposes (i.e., the learning outcomes) of a learning experience areconscientiously selected, the rest of the elements of the experience (i.e., the pedagogical activities, andcorresponding assessments) should be designed toward the achievement of those identified outcomes [5].Therefore, the three main stages of backward design are: (1) identifying desired results, (2) determiningacceptable evidence, and (3) planning learning experiences and instruction

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 5: Supporting Success 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sahar Mari, Northwestern University in Qatar; Sara AlBanna, SLB; Nayef Alyafei, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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created an introductory journal to support incoming first-year students. The journal incorporated organizational tools, information about the university,and available student resources. The journal’s intention was not only to help students hone theirorganizational skills but also to improve learning, prioritize responsibilities, and assist studentsin allocating time to connect with each other.Project ApproachThroughout the planning stages of the journal, the research team, comprising a faculty member,a staff member, and three undergraduate researchers, considered three main features: ● Provide organizational tools such as weekly calendars to help students track their assignment deadlines and other important dates ● Inspire healthy habits

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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Fellow at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Dr. Feldman developed informatics metrics to quantify performance of clinicians when using digital diagnostic tools. He has published in Radiology, Academic Radiology, IS&T, SPIE, and RESNA. As a Latino and native Span- ish speaker, born in Peru, Dr. Feldman has created markets and commercialized innovative telemedicine products in Latin America for medical device companies, including Orex Computed Radiography, Kodak Health Group, and ICRco. Dr. Feldman also served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Boston Health- care for the Homeless Program where he led the strategic planning and migration to EPIC Electronic Health Records system and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sukeerti Shandliya, University of Cincinnati; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Cedrick Kwuimy, University of Cincinnati

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., psychic assumptions reassessment of values and self- 4 Recognition that one’s discontent and the process of reflection transformation are shared and that others have negotiated a similar change 5 Exploration of options for new roles, relationships, and actions 6 Planning of a course of action Affirming & Connecting, i.e., shifted 7 Acquisition of knowledge and skills for perspective that allows one to cope implementing one’s plan with those situations more easily in 8 Provisional trying new roles the future 9 Building competence and self-confidence in new roles

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martinez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus

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of awareness about engineering, the Program forEngineering Access, Retention, and LIATS Success (PEARLS) introduced a pilot one-creditIntroduction to Engineering course for first- and second-year students. Although first-yearintroductory courses are commonplace in many engineering schools [4][5], the UPRM doesnot offer such a course in a consistent manner to all first-year engineering students.PEARLS is a college-wide initiative that seeks to increase success statistics among low-income, academically talented students (LIATS) in the College of Engineering (CoE) [6]. Itincorporates multiple strategies, including talks and workshops, faculty and peer mentoring,and career planning. PEARLS’ initiative of an Introduction to Engineering course

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Best Of FPD

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Adrie Koehler; Shawn Farrington, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elnara Mammadova

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-cognitive theory, Zimmerman [14]established a cyclical framework of self-regulation that is divided into three phases: 1)forethought phase (processes promoting a learning mindset by involving one’s beliefs, attitudes,and processes before any academic task), 2) performance control phase (intentionally 2participating in learning activities specific to a personal strategic plan and augmenting learningby utilizing self-control and self-observation processes), and 3) self-reflection phase (evaluatingpersonal performance against goals, learning outcomes, or self-standards and modifying futurelearning strategies). The cyclical nature of this model posits

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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BEE program continue to collect student, tutor, and instructor feedbackand plan to implement changes to the program annually. One change for the 2023 BEE programis to limit the number of assigned problems solved during class. Doing this will allow the tutorsto have more material to cover with the students in a smaller setting. This will also encouragestudents to work more problems on their own, thereby helping them to retain the math topicsbeing taught and should result in increased scores in their first calculus course.The academic team plans to develop an educational research plan for the program and gauge theeffectiveness of aspects of the program, particularly for underrepresented groups. One hurdle forthis endeavor (and institutional

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Libby Flanagan, Clemson University; Madison Pollock, Clemson University ; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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undergraduate researcher at the Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging. Here, she works under the SHARRP Lab’s Dr. Lesley Ross and Dr. Christine Phillips on studies involving healthy aging. Outside of research, she works as a certified nursing assistant and is currently training to be a registered behavioral technician in order to perform ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. As a student hoping to pursue a future career in the medical field she enjoys being able to see how these studies directly affect those who participate in them. She believes that seeing participants take something new away from a research study is a reward in and of itself. After graduation from Clemson, she plans to attend medical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Hottinger, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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formulate a literature review. summaries, reacting with their interest. These Working with the engineering librarian and videos serve as the research question for the instructor, students formulate a research question, literature reviews. research plan and begin search. 10 What is the difference between a literature review Students learn how the annotated bibliography and and an annotated bibliography. literature review work together. Students work to refine their research plan, and headings. 12 Session 5 with the engineering librarian, literature Students work in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Grier; Brooke Morin, The Ohio State University; Amy Kramer P.E., The Ohio State University

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featured in relevant courses and how to further incorporate the theories as practicein the classroom. The following morning, prior to instruction, the faculty shared out their plansand identified opportunities for collaboration. This learn-plan-share-collaborate cycle repeatedthroughout the workshop.Spaced RetrievalSpaced retrieval requires a learner to apply previously learned knowledge after some time haspassed. This has obvious value as students must frequently pull from prior knowledge duringexams, subsequent courses, and internships. This teaching practice within a course createsopportunities for practicing this skill. This has been shown in multiple contexts to improveretention of material [1]–[4]. Based on this, it was decided that the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Mosley, The Pennsylvania State University, Academic Adviser, Engineering Advising Center; Kellie Scofield; Jennifer Saltsgiver, The Pennsylvania State University Engineering Advising Center within the College of Engineering; Christine B. Masters, The Pennsylvania State University

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offers are made via email. Perspective EPALs are givena deadline to accept the invitation to join the program. An end-of-semester meeting is planned inApril where the new EPALS can interact with the outgoing team.Over the summer, the new EPAL team completes an on-line training module. The module isestimated to take 3-6 hours to complete and covers a variety of topics including Universityresources, active listening and role expectations and boundaries. In late August, a six-hourevening/weekend virtual training is held for the EPAL team. This training again covers a varietyof topics including the role of the EPAL, advising tools and technology and team building,interpersonal skills, and active listening.During the fall semester, the EPAL team

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney D. Giles, University of Vermont

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components of effective and MicroDesign Project inclusive team work including Team Contract Assignment self-awareness, reflection, Project Planning Assignment communication, and goal setting Peer-Team Evaluation Assignment Final Poster Presentation 3 (Communication) Effectively Project Research & Bibliography Assignment communicate the technical Project Problem Statement Assignment aspects of your project to an Project Planning Assignment audience of instructors, mentors, Poster Presentation File peers, and project partners

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Anna Wolff; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Anna Fay Booker; Tran M. Phung; Mei P. Luu; Seth Greendale

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students [35].Contextualized instruction can also improve student engagement in English composition.Students planning to enter STEM fields often find connecting their work in first-yearcomposition to their chosen disciplines challenging. Driscoll [36] found that 45.9% of studentsfeel either “uncertain” or “disconnected” when asked to connect their learning to their plannedfields of study and careers. Further, this disconnect can create a false dichotomy in whichstudents believe themselves to be “bad at writing” because they are “more of a science person.”Contextualized learning, which focuses on authentic contexts, problem solving, and cognitiveapprenticeship, has a strong track record of combatting this disconnect and motivating students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 5: Supporting Success 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, University of Tabuk

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significantly modified or new learning outcomes for Fall 2022): 1) Students will develop critical thinking, writing, technology, and research skills. 2) Students will demonstrate competency in accessing WMU resources and services and will make meaningful connections with faculty, staff, student leaders, and peers to facilitate success. 3) Students will understand the requirements to earn their bachelor’s degree in CEAS. 4) Students will be aware of neuroscience-based learning tools and will understand responsible personal, academic, and social behaviors needed to be a successful student. 5) Students will create a personalized wellness plan highlighting the importance of emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Daniel Winfrey, Middle Tennessee State University; Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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some of the desired changesto the schedule and curriculum lagged, such as the integration of multiple disciplines into thiscommon first-year plan, they did introduce methods of grouping students together to allow themto familiarize themselves with their peers and build relationships [3]. An example is the conceptof block scheduling, where students would register for defined set of classes, meaning theywould consistently be surrounded by their peers taking the same courses. While they did alsoprovide non-blocked schedule options for non-traditional students, the focus on building peer-to-peer relationships was more heavily emphasized on the block-scheduled courses [3]. Studentscould be introduced to topics in a more comfortable and familiar

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Newsome Holcomb, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lakshmi Raju

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planning and degree pathways. ECE Discovery Studio, a requiredone-credit hour discipline-specific extended orientation course, is central to the School’s holisticapproach to student success in the absence of an institute-level general first-year engineeringprogram. All undergraduate electrical engineering (EE) and computer engineering (CmpE)majors are required to take ECE Discovery Studio, ideally within the first academic year enteringthe program regardless of matriculation pathway, which may be true first-year students, transfersfrom another university, non-traditional students returning from a stop-out, change-of-majors,career changers, and dual-degree engineering students.Given the diversity of entry points to ECE’s undergraduate program and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya T. Vadlamani, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Andrew H. Phillips, The Ohio State University

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incrementally throughout the semester, students are notoverwhelmed by the volume of information and hardware options available to them. In this way,the course is also paced appropriately for students.Students taking this course often comment that they plan to rely on a single navigation technique,which is most often the positioning system, for their initial design plans. The structure of theactivities teaches the most robust navigation techniques first. So, by teaching the positioningsystem technique last, students are forced to learn all of the other techniques. As a consequence,many students decide to use the navigation systems they have already implemented and tested andbuild upon them throughout the semester, rather than picking one at the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter DeCrescenzo, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Sunji Jangha

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Fellows practice their active listening skills [see Appendix A.].We then introduce Fellows to their groups and dialogue topics. Groups work together to assignfacilitator roles and finalize any outstanding group details. The dialogue topics include: 1. Ambition & Initiative 2. Mentoring & Advising 3. Communication & Conflict 4. Engaging & Belonging 5. Post-Graduation Planning 6. Emergent Theme (selected by each group during week three). Past emergent themes included mental health strategies and adapting to online learning.Curated Journal EntriesEvery two weeks, Fellows submit curated journal entries to facilitate reflection on the researchexperience. We focused on two

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Walters, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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to work on and frame the problem by creating design criteria for the problem. They must identify at least one social, economic, and environmental design criteria.Step Three: Explore Lots of Using their design criteria developed in step two, the groups use a multicriteriaOptions assessment tool to explore solutions and how well they solve the problem using the design criteria to measure success.Step Four: Justify your Students justify what solution idea solves their problem most effectively andRecommendation comes up with an implementation plan for their solution including predicted

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Jeunnette, University of Auckland; Enrique del Rey Castillo

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for evaluation, corresponding to particular student competencies the authors hope toimprove.Student creativity and comfort with uncertaintyAs described above, the redesign of ENGGEN 115 attempts to strike a new (for the course)balance between concrete and open-ended design problems in PBL. Yang found that sketchvolume generated in the first quarter of the design cycle correlates significantly with designoutcome.[5] To assess students’ willingness to sit in uncertainty at the beginning of a designproject, a study is planned focused on the number of initial concepts a student or student teamgenerates before moving on to concept selection and prototyping.Teaching staff surveysBecause performance in ENGGEN 115 helps determine the rank order in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rizk, Duke University

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, Students, and Life Beyond EngineeringAbstractThis Work In Progress paper describes an effort to support first-year engineering students byconnecting them with other students and providing a space to discuss the relationship betweentheir first-year design course and life beyond the course. The engineering design course allowsstudents to work on a real-world project and exposes them to a broad range of ideas and skillsthat are important in engineering. Many of these – such as communication, planning, teamwork,prioritization, and dealing with failure – are also very relevant to life beyond engineering.“Connections” is an optional supplement to this required design course that engineering studentstake during their first