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M3C: Mentoring into the profession

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Rosie Sullivan, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Dionne Gordon-Starks, College of Engineering, Drexel University

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career in higher education has included roles in financial aid, admissions, and academic advising. She currently advises Mechanical Engineering students in their first three years, and provides leadership for the administration of UNIV E101 across the college. She also coordinates the Engineering Leader- ship Scholars program, which is a peer mentorship and leadership development program for College of Engineering students.Ms. Dionne Gordon-Starks, College of Engineering, Drexel University Dionne is a Senior Academic Advisor with the College of Engineering at Drexel University. A proven leader with a passion for providing quality academic and career advising for both traditional and non- traditional learners, she

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Josh Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Lori Nelson, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College; Ann Vallie; Karl Haefner

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who might consider the opportunities of anengineering career, a collaboration was established in North Dakota that allowed thedevelopment of a pathway for Native American students from Tribally ControlledColleges / Universities, TCU’s, to obtain an engineering degree at North Dakota StateUniversity, NDSU. The details of this program are covered in another publication [4].This collaboration functions across the entirety of North Dakota, which means distancebetween collaborators can be in excess of 300 miles. And for nearly half of theacademic year this distance is made more tortuous by some of the most challengingweather in the lower 48 states. As a result technology was brought to bear to find waysto allow students to begin their journey on

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Erica Venkatesulu

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A WORK-IN-PROGRESS: We ARe…DUINO! a project-based first-year experience, collaborative with the IEEE student chapterIn this work-in-progress (WIP) paper, we will invite discussion about our recent and ongoingefforts in developing a first-year experience for Electrical Engineering (EE). A common desireof undergraduates in EE (and we suspect across engineering in general) is for more “hands-on”experiences. What little they get tends to be later in their college career; however, as the Do-It-Yourself (DIY)/Make culture continues to grow, more of our students are walking in the doorready and willing to “get their hands dirty” on

Conference Session

M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Karl Haefner; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College ; Ann Vallie; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Josh Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Lori Nelson, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

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that could be used on national laboratory projects that demonstrateto the students the utility of this technology in a variety of circumstances. It illustratedthe portability of the technology and the opportunity for remote employment. Thestudents were also recruited to participate in summer workshops/classes/tutorials wherethey experienced campus life, earned credits and received some insights to aprofessional career. These were all significant points within the PEEC program at itsinitial conception. The advanced manufacturing R&D was done by the instructors in theprogram with the help of their more advanced students to give them some insight intothe academic opportunities. Outreach provided a connection between schoolaccomplished

Conference Session

M3C: Mentoring into the profession

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Dewey Burnell Clark Jr

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minority students is < 3% in the CEAS programs in a college with a 40% attritionrate. An aggressive retention strategy was created for underrepresented minority students.In order to increase the number of students who persist to complete a bachelors degree, theretention plan includes strategies for making sure that a diverse group of selected students have ahigh probability of being successful throughout their academic careers, are properly motivatedfor that entire span, maintain a sense of comradery and graduate from an engineering program oftheir choice. The Choose Ohio First Program is a collaborative program between CEAS, Artsand Science and Allied Health. The strategies are presented in the order that students will seethem applied.Program

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Brianna L Dorie, Gonzaga University

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students come in with. Note that this studyfocuses on conceptions and not perceptions, though they are often used interchangeably inresearch. Conceptions deal with the formation of understanding, whereas perceptions are basedon sensory input.How then do students conceive engineering at the start of their first-year of post-secondaryeducation? This paper will discuss the results from students’ written work as it applies to theirpreconceptions about engineering at the beginning of their collegiate career, where they havereceived no formal ABET accredited instruction regarding engineering. This is part of a largerstudy that evaluates broad concepts about engineering during a four-year period (beginning andend of first year, end of final year

Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer Felder Marley, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw P.E., Valparaiso University

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encountered circuits.applications in their discipline often struggle to draw This natural progression first prepares students withconnections between the theoretical concepts from their necessary skills that are applicable to any engineeringintroductory courses and those specific contexts in which discipline and then with more specific tools that are relevantthey might apply those concepts in their future careers. in any ECE area of focus. Students may then later specializeAs such, these students frequently struggle with relating within their field by strategically choosing technical electiveto their courses and may become discouraged or doubt courses in the last two

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M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Sara Willner-Giwerc, Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ed- ucation at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college-level en- gineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school experience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendell 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28 Work in Progress: Analyzing a Distributed Expertise Model in an

Conference Session

M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky; Whitney C Blackburn-Lynch; Jennifer Lovely, University of Kentucky; Laura Marie Letellier P.E.; Julie Gordon Whitney; Kimberly W. Anderson, University of Kentucky; Susan Herrick, University of Kentucky College of Engineering

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revisited. The TuesdayEGR 112 course had to remain mostly introductory, while the Thursday class focused primarilyon the design project. During the Fall of 2017, COE began the process of formally combiningthe courses into EGR 215 to ensure that the confusion would be reduced and the course wouldhave the same students at every class meeting.This new protocol involved bringing in staff from the career development office to talk aboutresumes and cover letters. The co-op director was brought in to discuss co-ops and internships.We instructed on the practice of engineering by talking about methods that engineers use inwork. We talked about good study habits and good time management. The transfer studentsshowed improvement in retention after their first

Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Xiaohong Wang, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Full Paper: Implement Hands-on Activities for Statics Course into Student Success Programs 1. BackgroundThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) is a very much student-centered teachingschool with high reputation for its engineering programs. The College of Engineering,Mathematics and Science Student Success Programs (EMS SSP) plays a crucial role inhelping students become the next generation of successful engineers.In EMS SSP, there are three Living Learning Communities (LLCs) for students pursing adegree in STEM fields. In 2017, the UWP is proud to offer an Explore EMS LLC for allfreshman students in the College of EMS who are interested in exploring career opportunities inEMS fields. The Women in

Conference Session

T2B: GIFTS - Session B

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Karl W Reid, National Society of Black Engineers

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goals for thefollowing week.CurriculumThe curriculum featured discussions and activities based on readings that identified and criticallyanalyzed environmental and psychosocial hindrances to academic performance, and co-constructed methods to overcome these obstacles. Topics were aligned with theMultidimensional Achievement Model [5,12], including academic self-efficacy; racial identitytheory; mindsets about intelligence [13]; essential academic skills and work habits comprisingtechniques for using time efficiently and leveraging study groups; career interests; learningstyles; integrity; and institutional connections with senior administration, key faculty and therelevant history of the university. The students set individual and collective

Conference Session

M3B: Learning in Context 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Darlene Spracklin-Reid P.Eng., Memorial University; Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Paper ID #28076Increasing first-year student motivation and core technical knowledge throughcase studiesMs. Darlene Spracklin-Reid P.Eng., Memorial University Darlene Spracklin-Reid is a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University. She received her B.Eng (Civil) from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1995. After working as a geotechnical designer and a project manager in the construction industry, she earned a B.Ed (2004) and began a career in post-secondary education. She is currently the chair of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador, and has served

Conference Session

T2A: GIFTS - Session A

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown

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, supportservices and professional societies is provided to the students. Instructors develop inquiry-basedassignments while navigating websites. Websites that represent potential employers forengineering students provide insight into an early career engineer’s role within the company. Afirst-hand description of a problem that cross-functional teams including engineers demonstratesto a student how these large-scale problems are broken down and eventually solved. Studentscan tour through posted specifications and information to understand the resources utilized in thesolution. An instructor may want to assign a white paper posted on the site and ask the studentshow the findings in the paper apply to a real-world application. The professional

Conference Session

T2C: GIFTS - Session C

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown; Eileen M Grodziak

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as theybegin their academic studies; many experience anxieties right the start. Putting an engineeringstudent’s mind at ease may become an integral step to a successful academic career. The authorscontend that mindfulness practices will accomplish this through exercises that develop a sense ofconfidence and motivation in the students. References:[1] Grace, Fran. (2011). Learning as a path, not a goal: contemplative pedagogy- its principlesand practices. Teaching Theology and Religion.[2] Jennings, P., Snowberg, K., Coccia, M., & Greenberg, M. (2011). Improving classroomlearning environments by cultivating awareness and resilience in education (CARE): results oftwo pilot studies. The Journal of

Conference Session

M2B: Learning in teams

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Todd France, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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onerespondent recommended to the course instructors: “I would keep doing this project in the futureor seek out different real clients to have for the freshman.”An additional benefit of human-centered design projects is the ease by which students can realizethe direct connection between engineering and helping others, a strength of the discipline that isoften misunderstood [6], [7]. This is particularly valuable for retention of female students.Women leaving STEM fields often cite a feeling that those fields do not align with theirinterests, which are often focused around communal goals such as helping others [8]. Womenhave also been shown to emphasize altruism, knowledge development, and interpersonalorientation as motivating factors in their career

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Rachel L. Bragg, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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happen.Various studies of writing transfer, such as those conducted by Bergman and Zepernick andWardle, have sought answers to questions related to writing skills learned in first-yearcomposition courses and how those skills are applied in other courses, including those specific toa student’s discipline [2]. Studies like those of Bergman and Zepernik have found that “studentsperceived writing in English classes to be very different in kind from the writing they did in othercourses” [3]. Thus, understanding how transfer of writing skills from first year writing coursesto engineering courses occurs for engineers, whose career path includes a wide variety of writingtasks, is an important area to consider. An examination of the writing of first year

Conference Session

M3C: Mentoring into the profession

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University; Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Seth H. Frisbie, Norwich University

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Paper ID #27989Tackling Real-World Problems in First-Year Electrical Engineering Experi-encesDr. Michael Cross, Norwich University Michael Cross is a lecturer of electrical and computer engineering teaching classes in the areas of circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design. Cross received degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Vermont and began his academic career at UVM where he taught courses in the areas of analog and digital circuits, electronics, semiconductor physics, power electronics, and engineering design.Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University Dr

Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Hyunjae Park, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

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: Job/Career/ case 1-b 29 25 25% Opportunities CASE 1-B 21 29 case 1-c 13

Conference Session

T1C: Developing Foundations in Mathematics

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Jacquelyn Huff, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Texas A&M University; Danisha Stern, Texas A&M University; Sonia Garcia, Texas A&M University; Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University

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projects and programs to enhance the presence of underserved underrepresented students in science and in busi- ness. During her tenure at Mays Business School and the College of Geosciences, Garcia developed instrumental programs to ensure the retention of first time in college underrepresented minority students. Garcia also served as a lecturer at both colleges introductory freshman seminars focusing on culture and diversity. She has received many awards throughout her professional career, including an Outstanding Staff award from the Mays Business School in 2005, the 2008 President’s Award for Academic Advis- ing, the 2011 Latino American Who’s Who for her achievements in advancing the culture of the Latino

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Dimitrios Bolkas, Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus; Jeffrey Daniel Chiampi II, The Pennsylvania State University

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year student awareness of the possible career paths in surveying engineering.Future work will focus on implementing version one of the immersive laboratories, as well asincluding more terrains (from off campus locations), surveying exercises (e.g., total station andtopographic mapping), and making refinements in the handling of the instrument and virtualreality environment.AcknowledgementsStudents Eric Williams, Vincent Pavil, John Chapman, Joe Fioti, Malcolm Sciandra, andCourtney Snow are acknowledged for their involvement in the data collection and modeling ofthis research.References[1] F. M. Fung, W. Y. Choo, A. Ardisara, C. D. Zimmermann, S. Watts, T. Koscielniak, E. Blanc, X. Coumoul and R. Dumke, "Applying a Virtual Reality Platform

Conference Session

M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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Disciplines. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1990. 3. Reference omitted for purposes of blind review 4. R.B. Landis, Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career. Los Angeles, CA: Discovery Press, 2007. 5. ALEKS – McGraw-Hill, https://www.aleks.com/.

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Emily Sandvall, Baylor University - ECS; Sarah Miller, Baylor University; Hannah Glisson, Baylor University - ECS

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development for students within the community, and tutoring. The popularity of thistype of living arrangement grew as did the retention numbers for students who lived in the ECSLLC at any point in their academic career. With the demand to live in this type of communityincreasing, ECS advocated to critical campus partners to move to a new residence hall facilitywith increased bed space in order to expand the program. In Fall 2013, the ECS LLCtransitioned to become Teal Residential College (TRC), which now serves 350 students of allclassifications through a residential college model.Teal vs. Non-TealA comparison of several key student success factors allows for a holistic look of the impact ofthis type of intensive living-learning environment. Figures

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor; Jennifer Laura Sears, University of Windsor

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Paper ID #28070Work in Progress: Peer-based Programming in Undergraduate EngineeringDr. Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor Dr. Johrendt is the Assistant Dean - Student Affairs for the Faculty of Engineering and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor. She holds degrees in Mathematics and Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston (B.Sc., M.A.Sc.) and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor (Ph.D.). She began a career in automotive research as a product development engineer at the University of Windsor/Chrysler

Conference Session

M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Bonnie S. Boardman, University of Texas, Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; Nancy L Michael, University of Texas, Arlington

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wellness. 2. Apply various learning and study strategies to their University college classes. 3. Recognize the unique characteristics of their major, University including relevant co- and extra-curricular opportunities, and understand the significance of that discipline in today’s world. 4. Identify the role of faculty as experts in providing University guidance in academic planning, experiential learning and career goals related to the student’s major. 5. Develop a sense of self-awareness through University teamwork and collaborative efforts. 6. Work in multi-disciplinary teams. College of Engineering 7. Explain the basis for and

Conference Session

T1B: Developing foundations in Science

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

David Joseph Ewing, University of Texas, Arlington; Catherine Mary Unite, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA); Christina Natasha Miller, University of Texas at Arlington; Cedric Shelby, University of Texas at Arlington

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-year students on academic probation.Mr. Cedric Shelby, University of Texas at Arlington Cedric Shelby is the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator in the University Tutorial and Supplemental Instruction office at the University of Texas at Arlington, a department within the Division of Student Success. Cedric began his educational career as a teacher and coach for thirteen years in the local public school system before moving into higher education. Cedric received his Masters of Education from the University of Texas at Arlington in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. He has been an instructor for the MAVS First Year Experience (FYE) Program, designed to help first-year students adapt to their collegiate

Conference Session

T1C: Developing Foundations in Mathematics

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nicholas Jameson Tomlin, MIDFIELD; Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis

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undergraduate student majoring in Aero- nautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University. He is interested in engineering education and its applications in K-12 teaching and often substitute teaches in his hometown of Jeffersonville, Indi- ana. When he isn’t studying or working, he is likely writing the next stretch of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.Mr. Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hassan Al Yagoub is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research in- terests include diversity & inclusion, students’ persistence, advising and mentoring, engineering career pathways, and school-to-work transition of new engineers. He

Conference Session

M2C: Learning by Design 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine; Maria Jane Evans, Penn State Brandywine; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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communication (listening, verbal, written and electronic) skills in engineering. 5. Be able to develop teamwork and leadership skills by means of active and positive participation as a team member. 6. Recognize the importance of educational and career planning. 7. Obtain a clear understanding of the importance of ethics in engineering. 8. Be able to define engineering design and explain the basic design process. 9. Be able to effectively apply problem solving and design processes in a project.Discussions & RecommendationsIn this section, we present a short discussion regarding the role and usefulness of a first-yearseminar course in a small program including some recommendations and future direction. Our primary motivation

Conference Session

M2A: Learning By Design 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Charlotte De Vries, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Qi Dunsworth, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Dean Q. Lewis, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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, first-year engineering students are introducedto engineering and the engineering design process through EDSGN 100 (Introduction toEngineering Design). This paper discusses the EDSGN 100 course given at Penn State’s Behrendcollege located in Erie, PA. In EDSGN 100 students learn about the engineering design process,explore engineering as a career option, and are introduced to methods to succeed as a studentduring their time at Behrend. For the last decade and more, students achieve these learning goalsthrough two projects that aim at providing both theoretical and hands-on experience with theengineering design process. However, the hands-on aspect of these projects has been limited totaking things apart, testing, simulating, while the design

Conference Session

T1A: Readiness 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Brian Robert Moore, Rowan University; John Austin Schneider, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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globalperspectives of students. The data also shows that students interested in pursuing an internationalexperience of some manner while in college showed higher levels of global perspectives. It is clearthat for students to develop their global perspectives during their academic career, schools need todo more to promote and offer globally focused coursework and out-of-class activities. To do so, itis important to see what engineering students are experiencing during their college career ratherthan just seeking to experience. That is why the next steps of this work is to look at senior studentlevel data regarding international experiences and courses they have been through as students atROWAN University to see how educational opportunities actually affect

Conference Session

M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Daniel Tai Klawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Nathaniel Alexander Ferlic, University of Maryland; Cheng Peng, University of Maryland, College Park

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careers asscientists and engineers. III. LAB PROCEDURES Index Terms — Body Tracking, Computer Vision, Depth A. Depth SensingSensing, Facial Recognition, Gesture Recognition, Module Based The students were first given a pre-lab reading assignmentLearning to familiarize themselves with depth sensing by the Kinect (see Appendix A), as well as simple C++ code. Then, students are I. INTRODUCTION given a C++ skeleton code that