Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Martin L. Tanaka, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

] suggests that to master the SMC course content, besides physics and mathematicalskills, students need to have a strong spatial ability to retrieve and interpret spatial informationfrom engineering structures and produce efficient spatial reasoning for solving problems. Spatialability is the cognitive capability that helps people to apprehend, maintain, and manipulate 3Dobjects in their mind and is considered as a set of several spatial ability factors [2, 3, 4].References [2, 4, 5, 6] cite spatial visualization, mental rotation, spatial orientation, spatialperception, and cross-sectioning abilities among spatial ability factors. Some of the references inthe literature [4, 7, 8] consider spatial ability as a narrowed concept of spatial thinking

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

relative contribution of effort (versus ability/ intelligence) to academic achievement is robust [27]. o A greater sense of social belonging is associated with higher grades in a remedial engineering mathematics course [34]. o Mindfulness benefits math performance by reducing anxiety associated with high- stakes testing conditions [33]. o Engineering students can be categorized according to a 2x2 framework based on interest in engineering and initial engineering performance, and this categorization is predictive of retention [41]. Figure 4 illustrates the framework. GPA Below Average

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenahvive K. Morgan, Michigan State University; Roya Solhmirzaei, Michigan State University; Hadi Salehi, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

constraints are very important for first-year engineering students and are also emphasizedin the course. Students are taught that the design process requires an open mind, and awillingness to fail. Efficient time use is important, since usually the first design solutions, orprototypes, are not the best design options and improvements must be made. As part of this first-year engineering course, students create Gantt Charts and a project management plan. Thisassists student in staying on track in meeting the project and course goals, and in using the coursetime efficiently. Their time in lab may be the only time that the whole team can meet togetherand have access to the lab equipment. It is also important that the team works effectivelytogether. An

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #27235Freshman-year Initiative for a Cohort of Largely Engineering Minority Stu-dentsDr. Kamau Wright, University of Hartford Kamau Wright is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Hartford. He spe- cializes in thermo-fluids and plasma engineering. His technical research interests include applications of high voltage plasma discharges to liquids and wastewaters; plasma decomposition of carbon dioxide; foul- ing prevention and mitigation for heat exchangers; oxidation of organic matter in water; and inactivation of bacteria using high voltage plasmas. c

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

program in an easily relatable manner to engineering department chairs andcollege deans by providing a high-level view of first-year engineering.IntroductionThe call for an increase in the number of technical-minded graduates will not dissipate anytimesoon in this current world of technological advancement. Engineering colleges are under pressureto not only graduate students but to graduate more well-rounded engineers who can tackle themany challenges we face. To meet the call, colleges are putting more efforts to create robust first-year experiences for engineering students through the development of formal first-yearengineering programs (Bates, 2014; Rabb, Howison, & Skenes, 2015).As first-year engineering gains traction with nearly 60% of

Conference Session

Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Robin Renee Mangham, Elizabeth City State University; Orestes Devino Gooden, Elizabeth City State University; Elton L. Stone, Elizabeth City State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs, Pre-College Engineering Education

fields thatmatch their values and view of the world. The project’s hands-on activities are designed toengage students in hands-on STEM experiences to improve their understanding offundamental concepts in a way that capitalizes upon their design, visualization, creativity andteamwork skills and yearnings.Incorporating mathematical and scientific fundamentals via engineering design-basedmethodology that infuses engineering habits of mind has proven to be a highly effectivemodel for STEM education. The National Academy of Engineering found that engineering inK-12 education has the power to improve learning and student achievement in science andmath, as well as develop student interest in, and preparedness for, the STEM workforce [1].An increasing

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Claudia Morello, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs, Mathematics

Paper ID #25316Using More Frequent and Formative Assessment When Replicating the WrightState Model for Engineering Mathematics EducationDr. Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Leroy L. Long III is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronau- tical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He earned his PhD in STEM Education with a focus on Engineer- ing Education within the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University (OSU). He earned his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at OSU and his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University. Dr

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26748Promoting Metacognitive Awareness in a First-Year Learning Strategies Coursefor Cohorted General Engineering StudentsLaurel Whisler, Clemson University Laurel Whisler is Assistant Director and Coordinator of Course Support Programs in Clemson Univer- sity’s Westmoreland Academic Success Program. In this capacity, she provides vision and direction for the Tutoring and Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) programs and provides support to the General Engineer- ing Learning Community. She is also co-developer of Entangled Learning, a framework of rigorously- documented, self-directed collaborative learning. She has

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Connor Sonnier, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

of a first-year course”, 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,New Orleans, Louisiana, June, 2016.[18] N. Fang, “Using students-generated concept maps to assess students’ conceptualunderstanding in a foundational engineering course”, 2015 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition, Seattle, Washington, June, 2015.[19] V. Braun, & V. Clarke, “Using thematic analysis in psychology.”, Qualitative Research inPsychology, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 77-101, 2006.[20] http://engineeringunleashed.com/keen/[21] T. J. Kriewall, K. Mekemson, "Instilling the entrepreneurial mindset into engineeringundergraduates." Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship, vol. 1.1, pp 5-19, 2010.[22] A.L. Gerhart, D. E. Melton, “Entrepreneurially minded learning

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

engineering studentsuntil now.There is a public perception that if an individual is good in math and science, s/he should pursuean engineering career. However, the engineering field, similar to all the other fields, is evolving ata very fast pace. Advanced technologies may ease many past technical challenges, but newchallenges always emerge. Today, more than ever before, engineering disciplines not only needstrong technical minds, but also, strong communicators, entrepreneurs, managers and even“sustainabilists”. These contemporary skill demands in engineering fields may attract people withdifferent personality types than traditional engineering. Are we ready for these new types ofstudents in the classroom?The relationship between first-year students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #27524Does Peer Mentoring Help Students be Successful in an Introductory Engi-neering Course?Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina is an Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion and teaches first and second year engineering courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Complete Paper- Research: Does Peer Mentoring help students be successful in an introductory engineering course?AbstractPrevious literature shows that first year engineering students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leila Keyvani, Northeastern University; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25765Preparing First-Year Engineering Students for a Career where Communica-tion Skills MatterDr. Leila Keyvani, Northeastern University Dr. Keyvani is an assistant teaching professor in the First year engineering program.Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University and a mem- ber of the first-year engineering team. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice- oriented mission of Northeastern

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26333Intended and Unintended Consequences of Rapidly Expanding an Engineer-ing Mathematics Intervention for Incoming First-Year StudentsDr. Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a researcher and instructor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on ways to encourage more students, especially women and those from nontraditional demographic groups, to pursue interests in the eld of engineering. Janet assists in recruitment and retention efforts locally, nationally, and internationally, hoping to broaden the image of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Cornucopia (Classroom Innovations)

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duncan Davis, Northeastern University; Jimmy Gitming Lee, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26516Building Escape Rooms to Increase Student Engagement in First-Year Engi-neering ClassesProf. Duncan Davis, Northeastern University Duncan Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor in First Year Engineering. His research focuses on using gamification to convey course content in first year classes. Mostly recently, he has implemented a series of escape room projects to teach engineering to first year students through the process of designing, prototyping, and refining these play experiences.Jimmy Gitming Lee, Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soundouss Sassi, Mississippi State University; Abigail Clark, Ohio State University; Jane Petrie, Ohio State University ; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

obligations to the university as an example of Institutional Identity.Discourse Identity is an identity associated with a personal trait, specific to one’s individuality. It isan identity formed around a trait recognized by other people such as being charismatic, charming,and witty [6]. Affinity Identity is an identity associated with being part of a like-minded (affinity)group. This form of identity is recognized once a person joins an affinity group and by joiningdevelops an identity through shared experiences or commitments to the group. Affinity identityhighlights the interconnection between identity and groups/communities. As engineering studentsdevelop their engineering identity, they also begin navigating social experiences afforded

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Kim M. B. Tucker, Boise State University; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: First-Year Engineering College Students: Value Created from Participating in a Living Learning CommunityAbstractThis Work in Progress paper examines how to capture the perceived value obtained from first-year engineering college students (FYECS) from participating in the Engineering and InnovationResidential College (EIRC), a living learning community (LLC). People are social by nature andthrive through collaborating and living with others who share similar passions; however,oftentimes FYECS do not have a community of like-minded peers where support

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, but predominantly believed that engineering matched 13their interests (41%) or that they were either good at or interested in math, science, computerscience, or problem-solving (30%). Eighteen of these 25 students also responded to the question“If your interests have changed, what did you learn about engineering that changed your mind?”Eleven students (61%) indicated that the work was more difficult than expected and seven students(39%) indicated that they discovered engineering is not what they thought it was and is not thecareer for them. Additionally, 14 of the 25 students who indicated having academic difficulty inboth math and chemistry (56

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Integrating Computing into the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adetoun Yeaman, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25985A Qualitative Investigation of Students’ Problem Solving Strategies in a Spa-tial Visualization CourseMrs. Adetoun Yeaman, Virginia Tech Adetoun Yeaman is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She received her MS degree in 2013 in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering and her BS degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2011, both from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Her research interests include empathy, design education, spatial visualization and multimedia learning. Address: Virginia

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Farshid Marbouti, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25455Impact of a Modeling Intervention in an Introductory Programming CourseDr. Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Kelsey Rodgers is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She teaches a MATLAB programming course to mostly first-year engineering students. She primarily investigates how students develop mathematical models and computational mod- els. She also conducts research around effective feedback and nanotechnology education. She graduated from the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University with

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asma Idries, North Carolina State University; Akira Angel Romero-Berube, North Carolina State University ; Rachel Lee Tilly, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Raegan Santana Reeves, North Carolina State University; Miles Xavier Davis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

of Electrical Engineering and Elementary Education, is also the Director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place at NC State University. She has been working in the field of engineering education for over 20 years. She is dedicated to conveying the joint messages that engineering is a set of fields that can use all types of minds and every person needs to be literate in engineering and technology. She is an ASEE and IEEE Fellow and PAESMEM awardee.Ms. Raegan Santana Reeves, North Carolina State University I am currently a student at North Carolina State University, as well as a Goodnight Scholar Class of 2020. I am majoring in chemical engineering and would like to work with renewable energy, focusing on

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Bridget Trogden, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

skills upon entry to the university. Students are cohorted in three primarySTEM courses, math, chemistry, and engineering, as well as a two-credit hour learning strategiescourse that focuses on building skills around being an effective learner and STEM student.Entangled Learning was used as the pedagogical framework guiding the design of the learningstrategies course, and the course aims to enhance students’ self-regulatory behaviors, learningskills and strategies, and habits of mind. Among other assignments, student learning is assessedthrough a series of learning journal assignments, including an extensive set of exam wrapperactivities, which will be the subject of this paper.This paper will present a focused exploration of the exam wrapper

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25055Testing a Reflective Judgement Scale for Suitability with First-Year StudentReflective ResponsesMs. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- sity, where she teaches first year engineering design as a foundation courses for Virginia Tech’s under- graduate engineering degree programs. She holds bachelors and masters degrees from Rutgers University, Lehigh University and Colorado School of Mines, and studies best practices in pedagogy, reflective learn- ing and critical thinking as aids to enhanced student