Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focus on Student Success I

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Tom Tretter, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville

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utilizing a 3-factor model (discussed in detail below) to measure first-yearengineering students’ maintained interest in the engineering profession as a career choice.1. IntroductionNational retention rates in STEM undergraduate programs continue to average about 50% [1].More specifically, there has been an undesirable decrease over the past several decades in thenumber of students persisting in engineering degree programs [2-3]. Increasing first-yearengineering retention increases the number of engineering students earning undergraduatedegrees, yet doing so has proven challenging because associated factors are multifaceted and notthoroughly understood [4-6].Aptitude and work ethic certainly play a role in retaining students in the engineering

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar Nedunuri, Central State University; Edison Perdomo, Central State University

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part of reducing the gaps in getting to know about field-relatedtopics such as selecting faculty advisors, following curriculum maps to ensure passing of pre-requisite courses, and other engineering specific requirements and scholarship, engaging inundergraduate engineering design and research, ethics in engineering profession and acquiringindustrial experience through internships.Institution: The authors’ institution, a land-grant institution, is a Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs) in the U.S. It is composed of 95% African-American student populationand 59% of pupils from families with incomes below the poverty level as defined by the U.S.Census Bureau. This institution accommodated 8.5% of all undergraduate African

Conference Session

1553 FPD3 - Computer & Programming Tools in First Year Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Sarah Roux, Arizona State University; Vivek Ramanathan, Arizona State University; Mark Rager, Arizona State University

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in the use of ‘cut and paste’ and there is asignificant ethical issue. This problem will not go away so a general solution that can be appliedto all courses was adopted. The first step is to show the limited utility of unverified information.Team discussions worked well for that. Second, provide positive incentives in the form of acomponent of the project report grade for good practice. Third, put good backgroundinformation in its personal context of enhancing the credibility of the individual and the teamoutput in the weekly team project presentations.A new set of skills measures was introduced in 2007 following extensive discussion with theIndustry Advisory Boards. Students were asked to rate their awareness and commitment to 64different

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University

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, as theyare encouraged to attend, listen to, and respect their fellow students’ presentations.Table 1. Examples of Categories and Student-selected Topics for One-Minute Engineer Presentations. Demo Minute Newsworthy Word of the Day Biography Flybar1200 pogo stick Hurricane Katrina flooding* levee* Henry Ford physics of guitar strings* Jet Blue emergency landing timbre* Alexander Graham Bell engineered athletic apparel* Boston’s Big Dig traffic routes bionics* George W. Ferris bat-inspired security search* ethics and privacy in security* kinetoscope* Thomas Edison

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Student Success

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Okan Caglayan, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreedevi Ande P.E., University of the Incarnate Word; Erik Coronado; Max Joseph Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word; Samuel Jacob Handowski

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analysis ● An ability to design and conduct and Aurdino music projects experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data● Designing and building a roller coaster ● an ability to design a system, component, or using PASCO bridge set and designing a process to meet desired needs within realistic gate at the end of the track to avoid the constraints such as economic, environmental, falling of the car. social, political, ethical, health and safety,● Recognizing that there is more than one manufacturability, and sustainability solution to a problem. ● An ability to identify, formulate, and solve

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacie Edington, University of Michigan; Archie L Holmes Jr., University of Virginia; Petra Reinke, University of Virginia

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level of intellectual exchange expected at the college level • to help students think about engineering outside its technical aspects (e.g., the important role of ethics, teamwork, etc.) and to foster the exchange of ideas and discussion with peers.Book Selection ProcessThe selection process of the book has varied over the years, but has been driven by a committeeof engineering faculty, staff from the Engineering library, and 2 representative from theEngineering student government. While the two co-authors from the University of Virginia havebeen asked to chair the committee for the past 7 years, other committee members volunteer toserve on the committee. The committee generally meets at the end of the fall semester

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

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, and MATLAB) and be able to explain your rationale for your choice; 5. Synthesize your knowledge of effective and ethical membership on a technical team (i.e., teaming skills) to refine your conduct as a member of the team. 6. Exhibit a work ethic appropriate for the engineering profession. Figure 2. Schematic of outcomes from the course organization for the first-year engineering experience at Texas A&M UniversityC. Identification of Enculturation Factors in the Context of Engineering EducationPracticeGiven the aforementioned definition of culture, we define engineering culture as the setof knowledge, beliefs and practices, unique to the engineering profession that manifest inits community of practice

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University; Christopher M. Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Steven Wrenn, Drexel Unviersity, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center; Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Kevin Ayers, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Leonid Hrebien, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); James E. Mitchell, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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. Ability to work in teams. Time management and planning. Engineering Professional Skills Professional skills for co-op (resume, interviews, etc.). Project management (manage tasks, budget, etc.). How to use research resources. How to critically evaluate information (found online, in books, articles, etc.). Ability to interact with a diverse audience. Understand societal factors impacting engineering (aesthetics, ethics, sustainability, manufacturability, etc

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian DeJong, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

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. That is, students in EGR120 are not seen again in the engineering programuntil their second year.The ET department lies within the College of Science and Technology, yet EGR120 drawsstudents from around the university who are interested in engineering, technology, or just afun design project. The course is offered both semesters and has no prerequisites, although itrecommends Intermediate Algebra or higher. The syllabus covers introductory material suchas the engineering profession, problem solving, measurement and units, ethics, economics,and basic mechanical and electrical concepts. Traditionally, the course includes one largegroup design project of either a cardboard boat race in the fall semester or a robot King-of-the-Hill competition in

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bailey, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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. Function effectively on Team dynamics Interpersonal Valuing others multidisciplinary teams communication opinions i. Ability & desire to pursue Preferred learning Self-directed Self-improvementIII life-long learning style learning g. Communicate effectively Forms of Writing, public Clarity & communication speaking understanding f. Understand professional, Principles of ethics Analyze situations Personal ethical responsibility responsibly responsibility h

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

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during their firstyear of college, and apply it to their habits for critical thinking and metacognition. Thisknowledge could inform our guided practice in reflection through essays and other prompts. Ourfirst-year engineering design course at a research institution in the southeastern United Statesalready includes practice in certain professional skills, such as ethics and integrity, teamwork andtechnical communication. It is evident that reflective judgment is another important professionalskill that should be initiated early in the engineering curriculum, both for solving ill-structuredproblems and for retaining knowledge.Our research question is as follows:  How well do first year students develop higher level thinking skills through

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Sivachandran Chandrasekaran P.E., Deakin University; Simon William Cavenett

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Engineering design processes, research Technology Management techniques, communication skills, teamwork skills, professional ethics, sustainability, technological impact 1 SEP101 Engineering Physics Basic mechanics, rotation, fluids, electricity, DC circuits 1 SED102 Engineering Graphics and Engineering drawing, CAD, design CAD 1 SIT199 Applied Algebra and Matrices, vectors, complex numbers, Statistics probability, statistics 2

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FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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

Conference Session

Design in the First Year

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noelle Comolli, Villanova University; William Kelly, Villanova University; Qianhong Wu, Villanova University

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desired. The goal of this project is for students to use basic engineering principles tomodel and study the current system and design a model filtering device. The project objectiveswere as follows: • Introduction to bioengineering and design in a medical context • Improve understanding of different engineering disciplines • Introduce engineering concepts - balance equations (mass and energy balances), Fick’s Law , Darcy’s Law, Hagen-Poiseuille • Improve data collection and experimental skills • Introduce students to engineering and medical ethics • Build student teamwork skills – conflict resolution, communication, time management • Improve both written and oral

Conference Session

Service Learning and Societal Issues in the First Year

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Sevier, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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engineering schools have used SL as a method to achieve ABETEAC program outcomes.5, 6 The “a through k” 2009-2010 ABET EAC program outcomes that Page 15.446.3engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain are listed below: 7 a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability d. an

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sreyoshi Bhaduri, McGraw Hill ; Michelle Soledad, The Ohio State University; Tamoghna Roy, DeepSig Inc.; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tamara Knott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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employing in- novative, ethical and inclusive mixed-methods research approaches using AI to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi is passionate about improving belonging among women in STEM and Engineering. She was recently elected as Senator at the Society of Women Engineers - a not for profit organization with over 42,000 global members and the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. She is also a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Learn more about her work and get in touch at www.ThatStatsGirl.com.Dr. Michelle Soledad, The Ohio State University Michelle Soledad is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering

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First-year Programs: Teams and Teamwork

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mirna Mattjik, Colorado School of Mines; Megan Sanders, Colorado School of Mines

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: student-centered teaching and learning, pedagogy in design, honors pedagogy and scholarship, diversity and inclusion in higher educa- tion, and ethics in engineering. In the classroom, Mirna strives to encourage students’ intrinsic motivation to learn through modeling authenticity in teaching and learning. Recent scholarships: Nickoloff Scholar in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Daniels Fund Scholar in Engineering Ethics Recent accolade: University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Mines Faculty ChampionDr. Megan Sanders, Colorado School of Mines Megan Sanders is the Senior Assessment Associate at the Trefny Innovative Instruction Center at the Colorado School of Mines. Using her background in educational psychology, she

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, University of Kentucky; Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky

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interviews followed a semi-structured protocol revolving around questions of: general understanding of the program and thereason for its establishment; potential benefits of the program for the university and the college;concerns about the shift in curriculum model; and views of what constitutes success or failure ofsuch a program. The general methodology for our qualitative interview process follows thatoutlined in by Strauss (Strauss, 1987). An external evaluation center performed the interviewsand small focus groups to avoid ethical conflicts. Ethnographic data has consisted of informal notes and journals kept by members of theFYE team. The goal of such an informal structure is to preserve natural observations (Anderson,2003). Since the

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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majors after the freshman year.Many freshman classes are intended to develop specific student skills in areas such graphics andcomputer programming. Requirements from the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET)2 have resulted in the inclusion of topics such as teamwork, ethics, and theengineering profession at the freshman level.Design is also a component of many first-year engineering courses. The inclusion of design atthis level is probably one of the most-discussed topics in engineering education. A commonargument against design content at the freshman level is that without the mathematical andanalytical skills, student design projects tend to trivialize the detailed design steps. Crockett etal3 counter this argument by

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

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• Hands-on activities of the class such as the second (bridge design) projectMore than 80% of the students had the hands-on activity as their first choice and the team workingaspect of the class as their second choice or vice versa. To focus our study on the questions thathad more variability in the responses, we eliminated these two questions (i.e., hands-on activitiesand teamwork) and re-ranked the other 5 questions: • Orthographic drawing (Visualization) • Sustainability and ethics • Term Project (Entrepreneurship, creativity, and customer interaction) • Traditional physics, math, and mechanics • Communication (Writing and presenting)We studied the relationship between the students’ personality types and their interests in the above5

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Md Mamunur Rashid, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David J. Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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week. Each of the Page 26.65.24 lecture sections, with approximately 150-200 students each, was subdivided into laboratorysections run by a Teaching Assistant (TA) with a maximum of 19 students per lab section. Thelectures were a mix of topics ranging from how to get around campus, student clubs andactivities, time management, general engineering design concepts, engineering ethics,engineering economics, and talks from industry and faculty. Laboratory work consisted ofseveral team-based design projects generally using low cost elements such as Popsicle sticks orsoup cans and tried to teach general engineering design principles. Two full-time

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liya Ni, California Baptist University; Helen Yoonhee Jung P.E., California Baptist University; Ziliang Zhou, California Baptist University

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Work Experience California Baptist University July 2011-Present: Civil Engineering Department Chair July 2010-June 2011: Civil Engineering Interim Department Chair August 2009-Present Assistant Pro- fessor of Civil Engineering Topics taught: Chemistry, Statistics, Statics, Mathematics, Environmental Engineering, Leadership Cohort, Internship Prep, FE Review, Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engi- neering, and Hydrology. University of California, Los Angeles Mar.2008-June2008 Teaching Fellow Engineering Ethics Sept.2007- Mar.2008 Teaching Associate: Engineering Ethics (2 quarters) July 2004-June 2007 Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Water Resources Engineering (2 quarters) Hydrologic Analysis and Design (2

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FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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inengineering. Specifically, the course aims to 1. Help students understand and become familiar with engineering professions and careers. 2. Introduce students to the various technical areas and specializations within engineering. 3. Help students form academic and personal support groups and develop the ability to communicate and work effectively with others. 4. Acquaint students with the role of engineers in society and in engineering ethics. 5. Provide students hands-on laboratory projects and theoretical background to appreciate the importance of mathematics in engineering. 6. Guide students in choosing an engineering curriculumCourse Structure and Content :The Introduction to Engineering course is a three-credit course that

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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syllabi and 2) the dynamics of a group discussion. Ifsimilar results appear after round 1 of the Delphi study, further rounds will offer more clarity.Professional Skills:Teaming skills and communication were by far mentioned in most if not all syllabi and groupdiscussion. Given that these are often the most cited characteristics from employers andspecifically cited in ABET criteria, this is not surprising.From here, the most often cited objectives in the CCC workshop were a consideration ofengineering ethics and project planning, which did not appear in the analysis of syllabi. It ispossible – and remains to be investigated – whether, for example, “project planning” and “timemanagement” are meant to be included in the same category. The lack of

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

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meetingover lunch. The interaction with the mentors helps build student commitment to engineering.Creating opportunities for meaningful interaction between freshmen and facultyThrough the Global Workshop and the Grand Challenges Curriculum, students interact closelywith faculty members of the Engineering Freshman Teaching Academy during E2. The GlobalWorkshop, an activity facilitated by both peer mentors and faculty, presents the freshmenstudents with scenarios that pertain to global engineering challenges. One such challengeaddresses the technical as well as the cultural and ethical concerns of building a bridge in avillage in an under-developed country. Through the direction and collaboration of the faculty,students derive solutions to the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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professional field. In addition, thecourse is intended to link knowledge and application of engineering principles to professionalethics and values, and to foster the academic and personal growth of the students. Unfortunately,the previous offerings of this course failed to deliver the desired learning experiences due to (1)the disparate nature of the content and delivery from session to session (2) the lack of continuityacross sessions (3) the absence of a common thread to bind the content of the course.In order to overcome these drawbacks and to teach engineering design and practice in the context 1-2of society, ethics, and economics, the course has been restructured by

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; F. James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Joni A. Torsella, University of Cincinnati

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electrical energy from the reaction of hydrogenand oxygen. Each of the experiments lasts for two weeks.In Engineering Foundations, students are also introduced to a number of professional skills, suchas technical writing, communication, engineering ethics, and the engineering design process.Technical writing is covered by requiring the students to prepare laboratory reports for each ofthe four hands-on experiments. Communication is emphasized through a group presentation thatrequires the students to research one of the fourteen Grand Challenges9 identified by the NationalAcademy of Engineers and to present their findings to the class. Ethics is covered during alecture that uses practical examples and role playing to emphasize the challenges in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Silverstein, University of California, Los Angeles

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of Science, the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Defense Science Board. Mr. Silverstein also served on the Transition Team for President Reagan. In addition to his consulting, Mr. Silverstein teaches courses in engineering career skills for undergraduate students at UCLA. His courses cover the subjects of leadership, teamwork, management, communication, and ethics. His goal is to ori- ent students to the skills and experience they will need for a successful engineering career. His courses have dramatically increased the percentage of students who remain in the School of Engineering, leading to the development of an internet program to expand the access to this unique Engineering Career Skill

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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a more flexible approachto assessment…and multiple opportunities for structured reflection (as, for example, inportfolios) to help students take a more intentional approach to their own learning” (10).Reforms in engineering education have increasingly used these pedagogies to train the engineerof the 21st century, going beyond deep knowledge of technical fundamentals to meet othercritical ABET outcomes, such as understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context, communicating effectively, functioning onmultidisciplinary teams, and understanding professional and ethical responsibility(www.abet.org).Learning communities, specifically those that exist in residence halls, are

Conference Session

FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Wight, Norwich University; R. Danner Friend, Norwich University; Jacques Beneat, Norwich University; William Barry, Norwich University

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introduction to engineering course. The committeealso directed that the course be developed with the following goals in mind. The freshmanexperience should engender improved retention, be efficiently delivered, allow students topostpone selection of a major field without consequence, be project-based, and place equalemphasis on design, analysis, some important technical skills, and “soft” skills like ethics,societal sensitivity, communication, and teaming.With this charge, the detailed development of the course was conducted during the summer of2007 by a team of four experienced and junior faculty from all three engineering disciplines.These four faculty members would also become the instructors for the course, which allowed for