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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Steve Haisley Patchin, Center for Pre-College Outreach - Michigan Technological University; Kimberly D'Augustino; Cody J Kangas, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #6327Outreach Activities from First-Year Engineering ProjectsMs. Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Amber Kemppainen is a senior lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She is interested in how students learn within an online course management system. She has been active in course development and the implementation of web-based tools into courses throughout the department.Dr. Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University Dr. Gretchen Hein is a senior lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Pamela Renee Lockwood, West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University

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in analyzing the results of the engineering learning community stemmed from twosources. First, the engineering learning community was initiated by faculty in mathematics andengineering interested in improving the retention of first year engineering majors and was fundedby the National Science Foundation through the Science, Technology and Engineering TalentExpansion Program. Second, the engineering learning community was one of several learningcommunity experiences considered a part of the university Quality Expansion Plan for universityaccreditation. The university’s goal was to increase first year retention across the universitythrough these experiences. The engineering learning community is the only learning communityof those originally

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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Janaki Isabella Perera, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Paper ID #7316Faculty Perceptions on Undergraduate Engineering Education in First-YearEngineering, Physics, and Mathematics CoursesMs. Janaki Isabella Perera, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Janaki Perera is a senior at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Materials Science.Mr. Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Mr. Brendan Quinlivan is an undergraduate student at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering majoring in General Engineering with a concentration in Biomechanics. Although Biomechanical

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FPD 2: Retention

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Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in evaluation and research in engineering education, computer science education, teacher education, and technology education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of Research Triangle Park Evaluators, an American Evaluation Association affiliate organization and is a member of the Amer- ican Educational Research Association and American Evaluation Association, in addition to ASEE. Dr. Brawner is also an Extension Services Consultant

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FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingyu Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University

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) database.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in evaluation and research in engineering education, computer science education, teacher education, and technology education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of Research Triangle Park Evaluators, an American Evaluation Association affiliate organization and is a member of the Amer- ican Educational Research Association and

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Tom G Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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Paper ID #6122Novel Program for Engineering Student RetentionDr. Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama Dr. Jefferson earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College in 1997, a B.S. in Mechanical En- gineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005. She served as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute of Aerospace, developing models and test methods to examine the behavior of advanced non-metallic, nanostructured material systems. Dr. Jeffer- son

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University; Jonathan Howard Spindel, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University

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Paper ID #5833Blending Sustainable Design, Systems Thinking, and Engineering ScienceConcepts in an Introductory Engineering CourseDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Tri-State University (now Trine University) and a M.S. from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology), both in mechani- cal engineering. Dr. Nagel has performed

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Robert Silverstein, University of California, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #6061Getting Engineering Students to Stay the CourseMr. Robert Silverstein, University of California, Los Angeles Robert Silverstein is president of management consulting firm The Brentwood Kensington Group, Inc. Mr. Silverstein founded BKG after a long and successful career as an executive leader in defense, aerospace, technology and the U.S. Government. Mr. Silverstein served as the vice president of Ad- vanced Design and Business Development for the highly classified Northrop Grumman B-2 Bomber Pro- gram and later as the vice president and general manager of the corporation’s electronics divisions in

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FPD 2: Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kristen Strominger, University of Cincinnati - School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering; Urmila Ghia, University of Cincinnati

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College of Engineering and Applied Science.Prof. Urmila Ghia, University of Cincinnati Page 23.533.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Enhancing Retention and Achievement of Undergraduate Engineering StudentsINTRODUCTION This paper presents the description and impact of three key strategies that we haveimplemented for improving retention and student success for engineering undergraduates, as partof a National Science Foundation (NSF) project funded by the Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP). The

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FPD 1: Projects and Teamwork in First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston (CoE); Stuart A. Long, University of Houston (CoE); Casey Goodwin, University of Houston Honors Engineering Program

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he joined the faculty at the University of Houston, and served as Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering from 1984 to 1995 and from 1998 to 1999 and as Associate Dean of the College of Engineering from 1995 to 1998, and again from 2000 to 2008. He was Interim Dean of the Honors College in 2008- 09. He also serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Research and the Honors College, and in this role oversees the undergraduate research programs for the entire campus. He is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a registered Professional Engineer. In 2010-2011 he served as Interim Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer. His

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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projects through various sources such as NASA, the Department of Homeland Security, NSF, and the Colombian Research Institute. He also have several years of experience working as a consultant for pharmaceutical and energy companies in the U.S. and Latin America.Dr. Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo Ding Yuan received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in industrial automation from Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China, in 1998 and a Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering from New Jer- sey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, in 2006. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Colorado State University-Pueblo.Dr. Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo Jane M

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Mike Elmore, Binghamton University; Koenraad E Gieskes, Binghamton University

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tostudents is through the use of a traditional lecture style class. However, in such a setting, keepinga large class engaged in the material can present quite a challenge. This challenge can be partlymet through the use of technology, student response devices, and/or carefully crafted lectures.Even so, some students will remain unengaged due to other factors like physical/mentalexhaustion or the many distractions a large room full of over 300 students can present. Thisbecomes an even larger challenge in the case of a first-year introductory engineering course dueto the varied backgrounds of the students; some of whom have completed high-schoolengineering programs and might have experienced similar subject matter previously. This paper presents

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FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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Jerry Volcy, Spelman College; Carmen Sidbury, Spelman College

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 76,376  degrees  conferred  in  2011  12.    While  there  are  potentially  many  pathways  to  achieving  the  target  graduation  rate,  the  President’s  Council  of  Advisors  on  Science  and  Technology  (PCAST)  has  identified  retention  of  students  who  start  out  as  engineering  majors  but  fail  to  persist  to  graduation   Page 23.389.2as  one  of  the  more  effective  and  less  costly  avenues  14.    Indeed,  research  in  the  area  of  persistence  among  engineering  majors  shows  that  on  average  only  about  60%  of  students  who  start  out  as  engineering  majors

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FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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Stacy Holander Gleixner, San Jose State University; Katherine Casey, SJSU College of Engineering; Jared T. Tuberty, San Jose State University; Sanela Latic; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University

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semester. Students indicate the program was successful in meeting all of theobjectives, particularly familiarizing students with the University, building community, andintroducing students to the engineering design process through the service learning project.Revisions of the math, writing, and study skills components are planned for the second pilotprogram to more closely integrate them with the engineering projects.BackgroundAlthough students’ aptitude in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields used tobe linked with their persistence rates, science and engineering education has begun to change.Research suggests that many students who leave engineering majors, for example, are in goodacademic standing and performing well in the

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Ping Hsu, San Jose State University; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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something similarly stale, we got to create working engineering models! By far, one of my favorite classes to date!” “I had so much fun designing the wind turbine blades for the Wind Turbine project that I decided to go ahead and design my group’s entire wind turbine in SolidWorks® on my laptop.” “The engineering projects were everything I expected plus a ton more. The experience of being in a team, working together, was the greatest thing about the ENGR 10 projects. The whole semester was pure fun, because it was exciting to learn about new technologies and how to design and test as an engineer. I learned new social and engineering skills with real equipment and software. Overall, this course was both the most enjoyable and

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FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia H. Chariker, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Carrye Y Wilkins, University of Louisville

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Paper ID #6345An Analysis of Two Interventions Designed to Improve Student Performancein Engineering CalculusDr. Julia H. Chariker, University of Louisville JULIA H. CHARIKER, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and the Bioinformatics Core at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. She teaches courses in human cognition and learning. Her research combines the psychology of learning and cogni- tion, new information technologies, and collaboration with experts in biology, medicine, and engineering.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Patricia A

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FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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engineering and technical project management. Tanya most recently taught mathematics at the Denver School of Science and Technology, the highest performing high school in Denver Public Schools.Dr. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder BEVERLY LOUIE is the director for teaching and learning initiatives in the Broadening Opportunities through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering from CU, and a D.Phil. in mechanical engineer- ing from the University of Oxford, England. Dr. Louie’s research interests are in the areas of engineering student retention and

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FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly C. Huett, University of West Georgia; Barbara B. Kawulich, University of West Georgia; P.K. Raju, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Auburn University,Al; Chetan S Sankar, Auburn University

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Paper ID #7390Use of Multimedia Case Studies in an Introductory Engineering Course atTwo Southeastern Universities: A Qualitative Evaluation StudyMs. Kimberly C. Huett, University of West Georgia Kim C. Huett is an instructor of technology integration at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. She holds an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology, an M.S. in Secondary Education, and B.A. degrees in English and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently a doctoral student in School Improvement, Kim’s research interests include the design of distance learning environments, teacher education, and STEM

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa N Berg, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Virginia Lea Ferguson, Mechanical Engineering; University of Colorado; Boulder, CO; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Key AttributesENGR0081 at the University of Pittsburgh  Zero-credit course required for all first- year engineering students  Pairs 10 to 15 undergraduate students with a single mentor, who chooses a non- academic theme17  Percentage of honors, probation, transfers, and quantitative survey results show positive effect on students18GUIDE at Michigan Technological University  Matches a freshman with

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FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian M Frank, Queen's University

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Paper ID #6447Web-based audience response system for quality feedback in first year engi-neeringDr. Brian M Frank, Queen’s University Brian Frank is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he has taught courses in electronics and wireless systems. He is the DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, and the Director of Program Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science where he works on engineering curriculum development, program assessment, and developing educational technology. He is a co-founder of the Canadian Engineering Education Association

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Timothy J Hinds, Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University

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the Stanford University Genome Technology Center, receiving an NIH Kirschstein post-doctoral fellowship. He joined Michigan State University in 2004 and his research is focused on the development of parallel analytical methods and the engineering of active nucleic acids (e.g., siRNAs) through mechanism-based design. He has been recognized for his accomplishments in both teaching and research, receiving the MSU Teacher-Scholar award, the College of Engineering Withrow Teaching Excellence Award, and being named an MSU Lilly Teaching Fellow.Dr. Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Daina Briedis is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and

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FPD 2: Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Education and Early Development. The Graduate Success component is funded through theAlfred P. Sloan Foundation. ANSEP Longitudinal ModelThe ANSEP longitudinal model engages a group of more than 100 private corporations,philanthropic organizations, state and federal agencies, universities, high schools, and middleschools. The objective is to effect a systemic change in the hiring patterns of IndigenousAmericans in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) byincreasing the number of individuals on a career path to leadership in STEM fields.It is widely accepted that the United States has fallen behind in producing the science andengineering talent necessary to maintain its technological

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FPD 2: Retention

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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toward Computer and Information Technology, which is different from my original plan to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Student 3 My initial desired was in architecture, but the institution did not offer architecture major. I’m having difficulties in calculus 1, and realized that engineering is probably not the career for me. Will switch from engineering to psychology; everybody tells me I would be a great therapist. Student 4 I like engineering and respect those who can maintain everything, but I cannot continue in this major. I cannot handle a calculus 1 course. Will switch to Russian, which is a major based around my second language. Student 5 I

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FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Renée S DeGraaf M.A., Lansing Community College; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Ruth Heckman, Lansing Community College; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University

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specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering with an emphasis on hybrid course design and problem-based learning; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE.Dr. Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Dr. Diana Briedis is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Laura Darrah, Residence Life, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University; Cynthia Halderson, Western Michigan University; Bryan W. Thumme, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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5,120 graduatestudents.The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) has nine EAC-ABET accreditedengineering programs, three ETAC-ABET accredited engineering technology programs, and oneCAC-ABET accredited computer science program. In addition, CEAS offers nine master and sixdoctoral programs. Fall 2012 enrollment consists of 2,222 undergraduate and 403 graduatestudents. In 2011-12, CEAS awarded 324 bachelor, 100 master, and 12 doctoral degrees. Theaverage ACT sub-score for mathematics for first-time first-year CEAS students is 25.2. WMU isclassified by the Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE) as “ModeratelySelective.”Since 2005, first-time first-year CEAS students have been placed in STEP cohorts during

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FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valerie C. Lundy-Wagner, New York University; Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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need Page 23.1031.9 for social know-how? The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 586, 120–143 (2003).23. Hill, C., Corbett, C. & St. Rose, A. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. (American Association of University Women, 2010). at 24. Bourdieu, P. in Knowledge education and cultural change papers in the sociology of education (Brown, R.) 10, 71–112 (Taylor & Francis, 1973).25. Bourdieu, P. Outline of a Theory of Practice (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology). (Cambridge University Press, 1977).26. Bourdieu, P

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FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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integrating opportunities to develop non-disciplinary workplace related skills into college classes.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Uni- versity of Louisville where she also received her B.S., MEng, and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering. Her educational research interests include the use of technology in engineering education, incorporation of critical thinking in engineering education, and ways to improve retention. Her other interests include process modeling, simulation, and process control

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FPD 1: Projects and Teamwork in First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet L Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Samantha Maierhofer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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engages more than 2,200 K-12 students in engineering throughout the academic year and summer months. She is also a contributing cur- riculum writer and editor for the TeachEngineering digital library, also an NSF-funded project. Janet holds a BA in Communication from CU-Boulder and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Information and Learning Technology at CU-Denver.Ms. Samantha Maierhofer, University of Colorado, Boulder Samantha Maierhofer is a Discovery Learning Apprentice at CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She is currently a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering at CU. Her research interest is in the area of team dynamics on the engineering undergraduate experience. Her current duties

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Esmaeili, University of Dayton; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University

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Paper ID #7138By the Students, for the students: A New Paradigm for Better Achieving theLearning ObjectivesMr. Mohammadjafar EsmaeiliDr. Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Dr. Eydgahi is a professor in the school of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University. He has supervised a number of graduate thesis and undergraduate projects in the areas of Unmanned Vehicle Design, Sensor Fusion, Speaker Recognition Design, Virtual Reality and Visualization, Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Robotics and Systems Automation. He has an extensive experience in curriculum and laboratory design and development

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands- on learning. As a volunteer for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, Luchini-Colbry facilitates interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S. Page 23.1084.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 STEM inSight: Developing a Research Skills Course for First- and Second-Year StudentsIntroductionWe describe the design, implementation and revision of an honors research seminar developed tointroduce first- and