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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Ruth Archer, Michigan Technological University; Meral Jackson, Michigan Technological University; Mary A. Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Crystal Lynn Payment, Michigan Technological University

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/model/test process in ENG1100. The course topics (statistics, ethics,communication, etc) are often tied into the design project to create continuity in the courses. Page 25.129.3 Enter Michigan Tech First-Year Engineering Program Pre-Calculus-Ready Engineering Track Calculus-Ready Engineering Track ENG1001 Topics ENG1101 Topics  Technical Communication  Technical Communication  Engineering Design (Project

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FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Melissa Carole Richards, Clarkson University; Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University

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on Engineering and Society for First-Year Engineering Students and Non-MajorsAbstractA course designed for first-year engineering students and non-majors was conceived, piloted andtaught over the course of two semesters. The course addresses the engineering design process,including a hands-on project, engineering ethics, and engineering and society content. This paperdescribes the course and the instructors’ experience teaching it, and reports on an initial study ofchanges in student perceptions in the course using a single group, pre-test/post-test design.Background and IntroductionClarkson University is a small, technologically-focused, research university comprised of threeschools – Engineering, Arts and

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FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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. Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Chairman of the Engineering Department at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He is the Co-developer of LeTourneau’s program in BioMedical Engineering. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, engineering design, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.edu

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FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian M. Argrow, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel W. Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E. Canney, University of Colorado, Boulder; Suzana Brown, University of Colorado, Boulder; Adam J. Blanford, University of Colorado, Boulder; Corrina Ladakis Gibson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Eric Donnelly Kenney

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Discussion #2: ASEN and CVEN 5 Discipline Module I Expo 6 Academic Expectations 7 Majors Discussion #3: CHEN/CBEN and CSEN 8 Majors Discussion #4: ECEE/EEEN and EVEN 9 Majors Discussion #5: EPEN and MCEN 10 Discipline Module II Expo 11 The Profession: Industry Panel 12 Engineering Ethics: Case Studies; Honor Code Professionalism: Expectations, licenses, communications, after the B.S.; preparing for 13 finals Major Selection: Senior Student Panel, Asst. Dean for Students-reminders; revisit main 14 topics; FCQs 15 Discipline Module III ExpoFollowing the majors discussions in Weeks 3-4, the students were given a “majors essay”assignment. For this one-page essay, the students were

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Elizabeth S. Hildinger, University of Michigan

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project-based learning courses. At the University of Michigan this course,Engineering 100, Introduction to Engineering, takes the form of a first year design experience,devised to introduce the first year student to what it means to be a practicing engineer. Page 25.524.5II. Engineering 100Engineering 100 is a team-taught, four-credit core course with four primary goals: to introducefirst-year students to basic engineering concepts, principles, and methods; to give themcontextualized instruction and experience in technical communication; to acquaint them withimportant concepts in engineering ethics, professionalism, teamwork, and sustainability

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FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

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matter, has proven ideal for the inclusion of FYE activities. Within this firstengineering course, classroom lectures and activities are based on a text by Eide et al. [11],which includes chapters focusing on the engineering profession, the design process, engineeringsolutions and problem-solving format, dimensional unit conversions, basic and inferentialstatistics, mass balance, statics and mechanics of materials, energy concepts, and electrical Page 25.332.2theory. The desired student-learning outcomes include:  Familiarity with the engineering discipline  Engineering professionalism and behavior consistent with the code of ethics

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FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

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,undocumented values, ethics and beliefs they acquire while at school, that is, the lessons fromthe Unwritten Syllabus. These other skills, frequently described as soft skills, are often discussedby both teachers and human resource personnel for employers.7 This set of soft skills, such aspersonal accountability and greater work ethic, is not subject to defined teaching methods. Thereare clearly benefits to acquisition of these skills, but it has been a challenge to describe themethods and techniques used to achieve success in these skills and the list of these skills variesfrom source to source. The Unwritten Syllabus may encompass skills such as intellectualcuriosity, caring for others, ability to overcome obstacles and more. In addition, many of

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FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tara Lynn Sulewski, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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AC 2012-2991: DESIGN OF A ZERO ENERGY HOME AS A FIRST-YEARDESIGN PROJECTProf. Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Andrew (Andy) S. Lau is Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of first-year seminars for the Penn State College of Engineering. Lau is a 1977 graduate of Penn State with a B.S.M.E. and was a Research Fellow and 1983 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with an M.S.M.E. He has worked since 1977 as an engineer in the areas of solar energy applications in buildings, simulation of building energy use, and general consulting in the energy field. Most recently, his work has involved green buildings, engineering ethics, and sustainable design. He is a licensed

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FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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and the “analyze the discipline” exercises foreach department presentation, my critical thinking skills are: Figure 4. Survey responses to Question 1.Question 2: The goals of this course include improving students’: a) use of tablet pcs; b) critical thinking Page 25.529.7and decision-making skills; c) team building/communication skills; d) understanding ofdiversity/harassment; e) knowledge about engineering professionalism/ethics; f) understanding ofengineering design and practice; g) knowledge of departments/engineering disciplines at SpeedSchool;h) ability to use the software tools Excel, Maple, Matlab

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FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan K. Donohue, University of Virginia

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Education,” Journal of Engineering Education 95(1), pp. 7 – 11 (2006).10. Departments of Philosophy and Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, “Engineering Ethics: The Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkways Collapse,” retrieved 10 October 2011 from http://ethics.tamu.edu/ethics/hyatt/hyatt1.htm (n.d.)11. Donohue, S.K., ENGR 1620 Syllabus and Schedule (unpublished), First-Year Program, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia (2011).12. Donohue, S.K.; Richards, L.G.; and Vallas, C., “Factors Supporting Persistence Of Females In Undergraduate Engineering Studies: Insights Gained Through A Qualitative Analysis Of Consistently Performing Programs,” Proceedings of the 115th ASEE

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FPD I: Research on First-year Programs Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University; Elsie Elford, Grant MacEwan University

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typification for first-year engineering students using theStrengthsFinder assessment and provides a positive psychology perspective on the use of thisassessment instrument in the first-year engineering curriculum. The research was focused on aqualitative understanding of the StrengthsFinder signature themes of first-year engineeringstudents, and whether or not this understanding could be used in any practical way.III. DATA COLLECTIONThe logistics of the research project were more challenging than initially expected. Before theonline survey could be conducted, university policy21 necessitated that a research ethics proposalhad to be written and approved. Each of the students had to sign a consent form to release thesurvey results for use in this

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute

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member of IIE, SME, ASQ, ASEE, and Informs.Dr. Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute Nicholas J. Dimmitt is an Assistant Professor of communications in the College of Arts & Science at the Petroleum Institute of the United Arab Emirates. He earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Southern California and his master’s from San Francisco State University. He previously taught engineer- ing and management graduate students at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand for 16 years. He speciliazes in communication courses for engineers, business communication, corporate social respon- sibility, and business ethics. Dimmitt has also taught in universities in Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Laos, Vietnam, and

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FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University

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,understanding professional ethics, understanding global and societal context of engineering,lifelong learning, and awareness of current issues.10 Many educational strategies and programsemerged in an effort to meet these goals, including collaborative learning and team based Page 25.530.2projects. Cooperative learning is defined as “the instructional use of small groups so thatstudents work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning.”11 More specifically, acooperative base group is a “long-term, heterogeneous cooperative learning group with stablemembership.”11 In this particular program, the characteristics of a cooperative base group

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FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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design. A final observation is the substantial difference in the responses forOutcome 10. With a 53% (Agree) to 5% (Disagree) response the conclusion is that blogginghelped the students to develop knowledge of contemporary issues most consistently. Page 25.620.13Table 6. Summary Outcome Analysis Agree Disagree To better understand the professional and ethical O1 42% 26% responsibility of an engineer. O2 47% 32% To develop an ability to communicate effectively. To develop a recognition for, and the ability to engage in

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Mark H. Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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. Online Traditional Assignment Mean Mean P-value Unit 1 - Introduction 95.7% 100.0% 0.13349 Unit 2 – Teamwork/Basic Excel 93.8% 80.5% 0.00933 Unit 3 – Writing/Design Cycle 88.4% 76.6% 0.13740 Unit 4 – Drawing/Intermediate Excel 89.5% 78.4% 0.04184 Unit 5 – Transferring/If Statements 89.6% 58.7% 0.00578 Unit 6 – Resumes/Graphing 93.4% 75.7% 0.01944 Unit 7 – Ethics/Algorithms 81.4% 59.6% 0.10376

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reap, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech

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, thecommon syllabus and lecture materials used in the courses provided continuity over sections.The course is designed to introduce students to engineering and includes topics such asapproaches to problem-solving, developing familiarity with different engineering majors,graphing, flowcharts, basic programming, sketching, and ethics. We implemented a pre/post Page 25.306.4survey design using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). We addedseveral open-ended questions to the posttest to help us understand any measured changes. Thefollowing sections describe the challenges, participants, data collection, and data

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FPD I: Research on First-year Programs Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, 77, 81-112.2. Sadler, R. (1989). Formative assessment and the design of instructional systems. Instructional Science, 18, 119- 144.3. Carless, D., Slater, D., Yang, M., & Lam, J. (2010). Developing sustainable feedback practices, Studies in Higher Education, 36(4), 395-407.4. National Academy of Engineering. (2004). The engineering of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century, Washington, DC: The National Academic Press.5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE Policies, Section 7 – Professional Activities (Part A – IEEE Policies), 7.8 Code of Ethics. Retrieved from http://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html.6. McCarthy, A. M., & Garavan, T. N. (2001). 360* feedback