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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Alex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University

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understanding of otherdisciplines early in their educational career? While this study offers an overview and assessmentof immersing first-year Architectural Engineering students into a beginning architecture designstudio, the intention is for programs with similarly related majors to have the ability to also applyconcepts presented.For the purpose of this paper, interdisciplinary is defined as integrating knowledge and methodsfrom different majors using a synthesis of approaches, multidisciplinary is defined as studentsfrom different majors working together where they each draw on their knowledge from theirchosen major, and cross-disciplinary is defined as viewing a major from the perspective ofanother.Overview of the School of Architecture at Oklahoma

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Casey Violette Haskins, University of Oklahoma; Brian M McSkimming, University of Oklahoma; Jahnavi Dirisina, The University of Oklahoma; Jude A. Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma; Allison Quiroga, University of Oklahoma

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more connections and partnerships across the state with public, private, and career tech high schools as well as clearer Figure 1. Graphical representation of the OU College 2+2 or 2+3 programs with of Engineering Strategic Goals for 2020-2025. community colleges. We are heavily investing in visitingprospective college students in their home communities

Conference Session

S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Tena L. Roepke; Karli Katterle; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder

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Boulder. 14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee Jul 30 Full Paper: Where’s the Math? A Case for Reconsidering Math in K-12 EngineeringIntroduction“[We wanted them to] experience the fun side of engineering, and we weren’t selling what all ofengineering actually requires.” – administrator about his high school’s STEM curriculum [1]It is indeed important for students to have “fun” in engineering, particularly those in lowergrades who have yet to cross engineering off their potential career pathway list. Yetmisrepresenting the significance of mathematics in K-12 engineering may give students a falsesense of what engineering

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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

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explores new ways to supportfreshmen engineering students and understand the changing needs of current students in thehopes of increasing retention rates and fostering student academic and professional success.However, many factors play into the academic success of individual students. Numerous studieshave identified factors that influence whether a student will persist in engineering includingclassroom climate, academic success (i.e., grades and conceptual knowledge), self-confidence/self-efficacy, academic preparedness, career interests and race and gender [1]. Timemanagement and study skills are key areas with which most new freshmen engineering studentsstruggle. Effective time management strategies increase academic performance [2], as well

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S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Katherine A Grover, Utah State University; Kristina T Glaittli, Utah State University; Christian R. Bolander, Utah State University Department of Engineering Education ; Thomas H Fronk, Utah State University

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. Kristina has a BS and MS in civil engineering from Brigham Young University. She began her career as a structural engineer in the aerospace industry where she worked on the Space Shuttle booster rockets and other solid rocket motors. For 10 years she owned and operated an engineering consulting business. After transitioning to academia, she worked for the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education.Dr. Christian R. Bolander, Utah State University Department of Engineering Education Christian recently joined the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University (USU) as a Professor of Practice in Engineering Mathematics. He just graduated with his doctorate from Utah State in Mechanical

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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-classUTAs indicated ways that they believed they supported inclusive teaching practices in theclassroom. Below are excerpts from UTAs responses:…I like to promote multiple resources around campus, such as libraries, career centers, andacademic counseling. … I feel like when a student is struggling it's helpful to hear that othershave struggles too, and it's helpful to be given these resources.…the best way .. is to not only create a nurturing environment but by listening and being awelcoming TAUTAs indicated ways they believed that they fostered a sense of belonging as described below:...I would offer my experience with the course to make them feel like they are not alone. …I have been trying to learn all of the students' names. I find that showing

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

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presentation about something we've created and give a pitch about it, as it is something that a lot of us will be doing throughout our careers. 6. ConclusionThis paper delves into an approach to engaging first-year engineering students through a combination ofteam-based design projects, peer-review strategies, and a service-learning approach. By incorporating theTeam Design Project and numerous mini projects into the curriculum, we have successfully facilitated adynamic and interactive learning environment that emphasizes key principles of engineering design,teamwork, and project management. The survey results revealed substantial student appreciation for theteam-based design project and brought to light potential areas for further

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Joshua Eron Stone, University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering - Keystone Program; Forrest Milner; Sophie Roberts-Weigert

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engineeringstudents, with approximately 1,000 students taking the course each year. The course consists ofan intensive semester-long collaborative project where teams of eight students construct anautonomous over-terrain vehicle (OTV) from scratch. The aim of the course is to give students awide variety of foundational skills and knowledge that will be useful throughout the rest of theirengineering career, including 3D modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, troubleshooting, projectmanagement, coding, electronics, and teamwork. Each team of eight is assigned a differentoverarching mission that involves both sensing and actuation. The five existing missions include1) water sampling (testing for pollution and/or salinity), 2) data collection (measuring