Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Brandon Crisel

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Full Paper: Hands-On Laboratory Exercises for Engineering Applications of Mathematics CourseIn Fall 2007, the First-Year Engineering Program (FEP) was started with the intent of increasingstudent retention and success. One of the main hindrances to retention at a public universityengineering program with open enrollment is the unpreparedness of students for rigorouscurriculum requirements of the first year. In an effort to help first year engineering students whoare one or two semesters behind Calculus I, FEP offers Engineering Applications of Mathematics(E-Math) course, which was inspired by the Wright State model for Engineering MathematicsEducation [1]. E-Math aims to teach College Algebra

Conference Session

M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Charmane Caldwell; Melodee M Moore, Florida A&M University-Florida State University; Kenneth Tellis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. She has been an instructor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering since 2005, where she teaches First Year Engineering Laboratory and other general engineering courses. Her research efforts focus primarily on engineering education.Mr. Kenneth Tellis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Ken Tellis is a doctoral candidate in the College of Education at Florida A&M University His research topic of interest is retention among underrepresented minority students in engineering edu- cation. Ken’s professional background is in college admissions and recruitment. He is actively involved in professional and civic organizations and enjoys reading, travel

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

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

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Enhancing experience and learning of first-year surveying engineeringstudent with immersive virtual realityIntroductionThis paper, a work in progress, focuses on the application of virtual reality on first-yearsurveying engineering. Students enrolled in the surveying engineering major at Penn StateWilkes-Barre take SUR 111 in the fall and SUR 162 in the spring. These courses have anobjective to introduce students to surveying equipment and techniques for mapping. Bothcourses contain outdoor laboratories with extensive use of surveying equipment. Activities arefrequently affected by inclement weather (rain and snow), which leads to cancelled classes. Thisdisrupts the educational process and limits the time students spend with instruments

Conference Session

T2C: GIFTS - Session C

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

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

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study engineering not knowing what to expect. Instructors teaching first-year engineering courses may reduce apprehension in students by utilizing contemplativepedagogy. Contemplative pedagogy involves teaching methods designed to cultivate deepenedawareness, concentration, and insight [1]. These techniques promote focus and clarity whilereducing the anxiety that interferes with learning. Concentration-enhancing and stress-relieving exercises in a first-year engineeringclassroom can alleviate stress in challenging classroom environments [2]. Typical techniques(meditation, breathing exercises, muscular relaxation) can modified to encourage engineeringstudents’ participation: listening to repetitive tones of rotating machinery, observing

Conference Session

T2A: GIFTS - Session A

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Mike Elmore P.E., Binghamton University

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, anecessary step in any design process. A Program Manager (PM) is assigned to each project.This is either a graduate teaching assistant or one of the courses instructors. The PM gives thestudents four or five higher level requirements. The students must write the remainingrequirements that follow from these higher level requirements. To do this they must furtherresearch the subject area, submit their requirements to the PM, and get them approved. Thisprocess takes several weeks. The engineering school librarian provides instructions on doing aliterature search. The students write a second research paper on what they have found. There isa laboratory exercise and several lectures in which the students learn how to write requirementswith the correct

Conference Session

M3C: Mentoring into the profession

Collection

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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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

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

T1B: Developing foundations in Science

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University; Robert J Prins, James Madison University

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, weight and mass.SummaryThe benefits of team teaching are not optimized by individuals teaching different subjects in theirindividual are of expertise. The freshmen project was developed by multiple instructors frommultiple background designing a student learning experience that integrated elements of appliedmathematics, physics, engineering drawing and a hands-on laboratory experience to design andbuild a simple balance. The hope is that demonstrating the process of integration early in thecurriculum will help students learn to integrate engineering fundamentals and design into appliedpractical projects throughout the remaining 6 semesters of project related course, and may alsobe beneficial in internships and future employment. The authors hope

Conference Session

M3B: Learning in Context 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Richard T. Cimino, Rowan University

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Paper ID #27970Leveraging Algae to Inspire Curiosity, Develop Connections, and Demon-strate Value Creation for First Year Engineering StudentsDr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has pub- lished two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance.” He has also published papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering

Conference Session

T1B: Developing foundations in Science

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Chemical Engineering. She coordinated STEM outreach for the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences.Dr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Depart- ment of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She has been active in improving undergraduate education including developing laboratories to enhance experimental design skills and mentoring and guiding student teams through the capstone design and a translational course following capstone design. In her Director role, she works closely with the departmental leadership to manage the undergraduate program including

Conference Session

M3B: Learning in Context 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

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

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on the board of the Canadian Engineering Education Association. She teaches courses that focus on professional skills, engineering practice and project management.Dr. Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland Geoff Rideout received his B.Eng. (Mechanical) from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1993. After working in the manufacturing and building systems consulting industries, he earned his M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has lectured at the University of Michigan and at the Humber Institute for Advanced Technology and Applied Learning in Toronto. He is currently an Associate

Conference Session

M3A: Learning in Context 1

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

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

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inEngineering, Laboratory, Student Confidence. this class include number systems, digital logic, circuit analysis, and computer programming, as would be in a more traditional structure. However, the specific applications INTRODUCTION explored by students in this course range from programmingA common engineering curriculum structure adopted by microcontrollers to building amplifier circuits to designingmany programs utilizes the first year to introduce students to and testing complex digital logic circuits. The coursegeneral problem

Conference Session

M3B: Learning in Context 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Christopher M Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University

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Paper ID #28071Probability and Statistics – Early Exposure in the Engineering CurriculumDr. Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University Roger Marino is an Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. His home Department is Civil Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Marino has 30+ years of field experience, and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. His primary focus at Drexel is in the Freshman and Sophomore curriculums teaching courses across all disciplines.Prof. Christopher M Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng

Conference Session

M2C: Learning by Design 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Jonathan R. Brown, Ohio State University; Irina Kuznetcova, The Ohio State University; Ethan Kirk Andersen; Nick H Abbott; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Christopher Douglas Porter, The Ohio State University Department of Physics

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

Paper ID #28033Full Paper: Implementing Classroom-Scale Virtual Reality into a FreshmanEngineering Visuospatial Skills CourseDr. Jonathan R. Brown, Ohio State University Jonathan Brown (B.S., M.S. Mathematics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Ph.D. Mate- rials Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology) is a research scientist in the Depart- ment of Chemical Engineering and a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. His background is in computer simulations and theory of polymer glasses and block copolymers for energy applications. He teaches