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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Dawn Laux; Max Renner, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University

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integrated introductory Technology class are also enrolled in eitheran introductory Communication course or an introductory English course. Administrators fromeach department worked to develop initial outlines and structures that would facilitate curricularoverlap and connection across each trio of classes. Scheduling and classroom spaces werearranged so that each pair of courses (Technology and English, or Technology andCommunication) would meet consecutively once per week in the same shared classroom space.Instructors in each “trio” of courses were encouraged to collaboratively explore and implementeffective ways of reinforcing and integrating concepts and curriculum from the course they werepaired with in their own courses. This article reports

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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Paper ID #15579Enhancing Curriculum in a First-Year Introduction to Engineering Courseto Assist Students in Choice of MajorDr. J. C. McNeil, University of Louisville Jacqueline McNeil is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Univer- sity of Louisville. She is investigating nontraditional student pathways in engineering. She finished her Ph. D. in December 2014, titled, ”Engineering Faculty Views of Teaching Quality, Accreditation, and In- stitutional Climate and How They Influence Teaching Practices.” Her research is focused on engineering faculty perceptions of quality and on

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lilianny Virguez, Virginia Tech; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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in constructswithin motivation for first year students during the revision of a first year curriculum. Results of thesurveys can be applied in foundational courses to reveal critical information about students’ motivation,attitudes, and beliefs about engineering and their intention to completing an engineering degree.Although the motivational constructs did not present statistically significant differences between the twoversions of the course, our identification of differences in motivational constructs between the beginningand the end of the semester in both courses replicates findings from prior studies that indicate thatstudents’ motivation decreases over the first year in an engineering program. The finding that the moremature offering

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan W. Krauss, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville; Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville; Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

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University, Ankara, Turkey in 1982. He has experience in industry and academia. His main research and teaching interest areas are simulation modeling, quality control, operations research, and facilities layout. Before joining to SIUE he worked at Rochester Institute of Technology as a faculty member and Computer Integrated Manufacturing System project coordinator for RIT’s integrated circuit factory. He is a senior member of IIE and SME, and a member of ASEE, Alpha Pi Mu and Tau Beta Pi. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Evaluating the Impact of a Revised Introductory Engineering Course: Student Retention and Success as an IndicatorAbstractThis work in progress

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manaz Rusi Taleyarkhan, Purdue University; Chandan Dasgupta, Purdue University; John Alexander Mendoza-Garcia MSSEC, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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understanding the development of the ability to deal with problems in Engineering complex socio-technical systems via variation theory. Other interests are curriculum devel- opment for mathematical thinking, design thinking, and human-centered design. He is currently on a leave of absence from the department of systems engineering at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia. He worked as a software engineer in different companies for seven years before transitioning to academia.Dr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra Magana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and an affiliated faculty at the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Jackeline Torres, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University

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Complement an Integrated Curriculum,” in Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Engineering Education, Manchester, UK. August 2002, 2002.[13] Richardson, J.; Dantzler, J., "Effect of a freshman engineering program on retention and academic performance," in Frontiers in Education, 2002.[14] C. Pomalaza-Ráez and B. H. Groff, “Retention 101: Where robots go… students follow,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92, no. 1, pp. 85–90, 2003.[15] A. Saterbak, M. Embree and M. Oden, "Client-based projects in freshman design," in American Society of Engineering Education Conference Proceedings, San Antonio, 2012.[16] IBM Corp. Released 2015. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0. Armonk, NY: IBM

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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- orating with other faculty members in the classroom and is invested in research, classes and assignments that provide overlap and continuity within the engineering curriculum and engineering pipeline. Nick is also a mentor for the REU program at Olin which studies the educational experiences of undergraduate engineers.Ms. Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas Lauren Van Beek is an undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of St. Thomas.Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Identity Development through Self-Directed Learning in the First SemesterAbstractThis research paper investigates

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3; The Best of All the FPD Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Kathleen Hennessey, The University of Arizona; Rebecca Primeau, University of Arizona

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andcomplex problems,” can be achieved through educational practices, such as first-year seminars,learning communities, E-Portfolios, service learning courses, internships and capstone projects(7). Barriers that exist for integrative learning in higher education today often point to afragmented undergraduate curriculum (collections of independent classes in general education,specialized study, and electives) and the organization of knowledge into distinct and separatecolleges and departments, “even though scholarship, learning, and life have no such artificialboundaries” (p. 16) (7). Learning communities, capstone experiences, and service learningprojects can transcend these barriers by organizing around interdisciplinary themes, linkingcross

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bringardner, New York University; Christopher Leslie, New York University; Gunter W. Georgi, New York University; Alyssa Marie D'Apice, New York University

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Paper ID #15067Improving Efficacy in Group Projects with Teamwork AgreementsDr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied civil engineering and received his B.S. from the Ohio State University and his M.S and Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary focus is developing curriculum and pedagogical techniques for engineering education, particularly in the Introduction to Engineering and Design course at NYU. He has a background in Transportation Engineering and is affiliated with the

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University; Brett P. Conner, Youngstown State University; Andrew Scott Morgan

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One Machine”, 3D Printing Industry, available at http://3dprintingindustry.com/crowd-funding-2/ (accessed September 24, 2014).21. Fidan, I., Patton, K. (2004), “Enhancement of Design and Manufacturing Curriculum through Rapid Prototyping Practices”, Proceedings of IMECE04 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 13-20, 2004, Anaheim, California USA.22. Flynn, E.P. (2011) “From Design to Prototype –Manufacturing STEM Integration in the Classroom and Laboratory”, 1st IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), April 2, 2011, Ewing, NJ, pp. 3B1- 3B423. Flynn, E.P. (2012) “Design to Manufacture –Integrating STEM Principles for Advanced Manufacturing Education”, 2nd IEEE Integrated STEM

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandria Steiner, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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they do. Three factors that mayimpact the project tasks that students take on are goal orientation, the roles that the student takeson or are assigned on the team, and the student’s gender. These factors may affect what a studentdoes with their time in a course and consequently can affect their engineering self-efficacy andconfidence.BackgroundHands-on project design-based courses are integrated into engineering curriculum in order togive students an opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learned in a setting that mimics aprofessional engineering workplace. The project-based design course structure also emphasizescommunication, project management, and teamwork, all of which are important skills forengineers to have for successful careers

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Paper ID #15069Video Instruction to Complement All Learning Styles in a First-Year Intro-duction to Engineering CourseDr. Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied civil engineering and received his B.S. from the Ohio State University and his M.S and Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary focus is developing curriculum and pedagogical techniques for engineering education, particularly in the Introduction to Engineering and Design course at NYU. He has a background in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Using Technology and/or Technology Tools to Enhance Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Stuart Bernstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Brett Meyer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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providerecommendations for engineering faculty teaching freshman courses who want to explore theblended approach to teaching. Examples for online learning activities and how to integrate themwithin class active learning activities to increase student engagement and success rates areincluded. Key words: Engineering Freshman, Active learning, Blended course Design, & StudentPerceptions. 1. Introduction College instructors aim to craft curriculum and learning experiences which align withboth the needs of the learners and the content they are teaching in order to meet expected courseoutcomes. College instructors are content experts who have a multifaceted role. They serve asdiagnosticians who explore

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolas N. Brown, University of Utah; Joy Velarde, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah

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Paper ID #16841Using Peer Mentoring to Enhance Student Experience and Increase Reten-tion in Mechanical EngineeringMr. Nicolas N. Brown, University of Utah Nicolas is a senior in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Utah. He is the peer mentoring coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as an Undergraduate Re- search Assistant for the Ergonomics and Safety Lab. His current area of research involves designing and integrating control systems on recreational equipment for high-level spinal cord injury patients. Nicolas’ senior design project is the Rodent Tracker; a mechatronics

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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Tracy Jane Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Mary E. Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Gene Paul Masters, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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chosen to create their own newfreshman course. This course is not interdisciplinary. The other departments not participating inDesign Practicum already have department specific courses that satisfy the requirements. Again,these courses are not interdisciplinary.Structure of the New Interdisciplinary Freshman CoursesThe following descriptions are the current summaries of the two new freshman introductoryinterdisciplinary engineering courses. Some content has yet to be determined. In particular,curriculum to provide an inclusive classroom and active learning strategies are still in thedevelopment phase.The one credit seminar course, Introduction to Engineering, will be required for all engineeringfreshman (approximately 1100 expected freshmen Fall

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Schar, Stanford University; Angela Harris, Stanford University; Robert J. Witt, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Robert Rice, University of California - Merced; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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course of the academic term and included hands-on,interactive experiences that such as determining the forces on a longboard or building a footbridge in Yosemite National Park. (For more information on the lab experiences, see Scharet al. 21) All instructors were veteran teachers and the curriculum did not contain unusual eventsto promote closeness among students. Data were gathered using Qualtrics, an on-line surveyinstrument, with a pre-course survey during the first week of class and a post-course surveyconducted during the last week of class, before the final exam and grades. Site-specific IRBapproval was obtained for each location.Data from all locations were collected and combined with final grades, using a coded version ofthe student name

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3; The Best of All the FPD Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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Education at Arizona State University, and Director of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992, where he also served in the National Center for Research on Mathematical Sciences Education as a postdoctoral scholar.Prof. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University; Elizabeth Ann Howard, New Mexico State University; Rolfe Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University

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curriculum for their STEM program, he also has 14 years’ experience in the Civil Engineering Industry. John Ross has a BS in Civil Engineering, and a MA in Agriculture and Extension Education with an emphasis in technology, both from New Mexico State University.Ms. Elizabeth Ann Howard, New Mexico State University Elizabeth Howard serves as the Program Manager for the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University. Elizabeth is currently serving as the program coordinator for the Freshman Year Experience program at NMSU which includes hiring and managing the college mentors, and overall coordination of the program. Elizabeth has worked in the College of Engineering for the past 4 years in student affairs.Dr. Rolfe

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Anthony Gulotta, Rowan University; Nicholas Steven Parisi, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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computer engineering at Rowan University. I am very interested in wearable devices, sensors, app development, and writing code to integrate software and hardware. In terms of ASEE, I had the unique experience of helping develop the platform that would be presented to freshmen engineers, in order to see how a complete drastic change in homework would affect student’s motivation and desire to complete the work.Dr. Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Jenna Elyse Goldberg

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 friendships and study groups within their Peer Adviser cohort. This is an important step in students integrating into the McCormick community. Students forming friendships and student group is a major goal of the change in advising. Forming student cohorts around a major, with a Peer Adviser has been very helpful for some students. Having a network of friends is important in helping students normalize their experiences. This is also helpful in forming study groups. Students know each other, and have people they can study with before major exams.  Peer Advisers are helping uncover problems early. The Peer advisers are helping students normalize their experiences­ especially the stress students feel during their first round of Midterm exams. To hear an

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce W. Char, Drexel University; Isuru Daulagala, Drexel University; Nagarajan Kandasamy, Drexel University; Thomas T. Hewett, Drexel University

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- ment at Drexel University. His research interests include Physical Design, High Performance Computing and developing and improving tools in Engineering Education. From September 2014 to March 2015, he was an intern at NVIDIA Corporation at Santa Clara, CA.Prof. Nagarajan Kandasamy, Drexel University Naga Kandasamy is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Drexel University where he teaches and conducts research in the area of computer engineering, with specific interests in embedded systems, self-managing systems, reliable and fault-tolerant computing, distributed systems, computer architecture, and testing and verification of digital systems. He received his Ph.D in 2003

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3; The Best of All the FPD Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University; Chirag Variawa, Northeastern University; Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Mark L. Sivak, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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required first-year engineering curriculum atNortheastern University. It will outline the motivation to redesign the curriculum, and includereview of engineering education practice that inspired and directed the change, along withevidence and assessment of the effectiveness of the new approach. In 2012, after acomprehensive curriculum review by a faculty committee at Northeastern University, the first-year engineering program decided to adopt the “cornerstone to capstone” curriculum design.The overarching goal of the cornerstone was the integration of design, programming, graphicalcommunication, and engineering analysis through real world, hands-on design projectspreviously taught in two separate courses. This goal directly supports the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3; The Best of All the FPD Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Survey of Student ExperienceAbstractThis paper is a report on evidence-based practice in a first year engineering program forMechanical Engineering Students. We adapted a year-long curriculum called Living with the Lab(LWTL) that uses a project-based, hands-on instruction to introduce students to engineeringfundamentals, programming, sensors, controls and engineering design. While adhering to thespirit and much of the content of the original curriculum, we added material, created newhands-on projects, introduced a flipped instructional model for the first course in the sequence,and experimented with an alternative final project model. We briefly describe our key innovationsto the LWTL curriculum.Introduction of this curriculum has coincided with

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Justin J. Henriques, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University

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that may include science, mathematics, general education, and introductoryengineering requirements. In a review of over 1,800 ABET EAC-accredited programs with anintroductory course sequence, Chen (2014) identified 1,651 engineering programs that offer a 2-term suggested introductory course sequence, representing 88% of the accredited programs witha first-year curriculum. Of those 1,651 programs, 16% require or recommend an engineeringcourse in the first term and 17% require an engineering course in the second term. Consideringall of the two-term institutions further, Chen determined that approximately 95% of engineeringcourse credit in those programs is mandatory for students to complete. The engineering coursescould be classified as “general

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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: a) the differences in the demands of theengineering curriculum compared to other college majors5; b) the types of students who chooseto study engineering 6,7,8; and c) a belief that factors affect engineering students’ performanceand persistence decisions differently than non-engineering students9. Studies in engineering retention have been influenced by factors from the collegeretention literature. These factors include pre-entry characteristics such as skills and abilities10,11family background12, institutional experiences13,14, and finances15. While research in collegeretention has focused on integration into the university, research in engineering retention hasfocused more on integration into the engineering culture16

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology; Jessica Ha, Florida Institute of Technology

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ethics typical of engineering societies. In ASC 1000, a presentation onacademic integrity was given to all students. Later that same day, students participated in amock internship hiring activity where their personal opinions and views on ethical behaviors,specifically engineering students actions towards obtaining an internship, were explored,discussed and challenged by the instructors of both classes. After the in-class activity, where thestudents were broken into groups in order to act as a hiring team for an engineering firm,students were given one week to submit an individual essay. The essay asked them to reflect ontheir initial opinions about the four hypothetical student resumes. The students were also askedto discuss their group’s

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University; Stephen R. Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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evaluation of the Texas A&M freshman integrated engineering program. in 1995 Frontiers in Education Conference (1995).2. Olds, B. M. & Miller, R. L. The effect of a first-year integrated engineering curriculum on graduation rates and student satisfaction: A longitudinal study. Journal of Engineering Education 93, 23–35 (2004).3. Ambrose, S. A. & Amon, C. H. Systematic design of a first-year mechancial engineering course at Carnegie Mellon University. Journal of Engineering Education 173–181 (1997).4. Froyd, J. E. & Rogers, G. J. Evolution and evaluation of an integrated, first-year curriculum. Proceedings Frontiers in Education 1997 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change 2, 1107

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa A. Dagley, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Andrew Patrick Daire, University of Houston; Christopher L. Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Diandra J. Prescod , Pennsylvania State University ; Christopher T. Belser, University of Central Florida

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their living environment which allows for an overlapbetween students’ social and academic activities.19, 20 COMPASS creates a learning communitybased on cohort participation in STEM based classes with other students like themselves with anopportunity for a residential component based on the students’ specific academic interests, acombination of the types of learning communities mentioned above.To increase the chances of retention, students must be involved early with both faculty and peersin the academic and social systems of the institution.13, 21-25 Learning communities assist in thisprocess.26 Institutions implement learning communities as a way to increase student involvement,build community, create a connection to the curriculum, enhance

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Hunter Lovvorn, Mississippi State University

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,and is followed up with writing assignments. CSE 1002 Intro to CSE is open to freshmen CS andSE majors and is offered only in fall semesters. Objectives of the course are defined as:• Enhance understanding of the CS and SE academic majors,• Develop team building skills and encourage group participation,• Develop computational thinking skills,• Provide an awareness of ethical issues unique to computing,• Provide an understanding of the history of computing, and• Develop an awareness of the career opportunities available to computing majors.Experience with summer computing camps for high school and middle school students hasdemonstrated that using a robot-based curriculum helps increase confidence in the use

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; James C. Curry

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teaches a wide array of courses that includes statics, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, and materials engineering. Dr. Brake actively integrates project based and peer assisted learning pedagogies into his courses.Dr. James C. Curry Dr. James Curry is an Associate Professor in the Lamar Industrial Engineering department. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The impact of one-credit introductory engineering courses on engineering self-efficacy: seminar v. project-basedAbstractThis evidence-based practice paper presents the results of two different one-credit introductoryengineering courses: i) a project based and peer assisted learning introductory