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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

entrepreneurial mindset.IntroductionTechnical skillset alone is not sufficient for engineering students to address the societalchallenges. According to the 2015 National Academy of Engineering (NAE)’s report Educate toInnovate1, the development of critical thinking skills as well as an innovative and entrepreneurialmindset is equally important. In order to meet the needs of the global economy, besidesemphasizing technical skills, engineering curriculum should incorporate content and activitiesthat promote the entrepreneurial mindset and the best time to start this is during the freshmanyear. This, however, is not the same as teaching entrepreneurship or preparing entrepreneurs.According to Kriewall and Mekemson2, “an entrepreneurial minded engineer (i.e

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Retention

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

 Future CitiesThe focus of The Engineering Place programs, curricula, publications, and materials isconsistent with the goals of the strategic plan relative to messaging. Approaches include:  Promoting competency while making engineering fun,  Focus on the process-oriented nature of engineering (engineering design cycle, engineering habits of mind [7]),  Represent diverse populations and problem-types in engineering,  Focus on the innovation and creativity aspects of engineering,  Utilize the NAE construct for engineering as a means to communicate that engineers make the world a better place through helping people.The 2009 NAE report Engineering in K-12 Education [8] defined the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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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

FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odis Hayden Griffin Jr. P.E., East Carolina University; Sandie J. Griffin

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First-Year Programs

noparticular degree in mind, and only 42% of the balance earned a degree in their initial intention.He thus concluded that there is considerable migration within an institution and that thismigration is a result of different factors that initially led students to their choice of major. Hefurther concludes that of the most capable students there is no difference in completion ratesbetween women and men and that the persistence to graduation of those students who reach the“threshold” (defined as completing entry-level courses) in engineering are higher than in mostother fields. Adelman (op cit) defines “curricular momentum” as a phenomenon that begins inhigh school and carries through into college and is related to academic success in requiredcourses

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FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Montgomery, University of Michigan; Rodney Johnson, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-1571: DESIGN, THE NEXT GENERATION: A FIRST-YEAR COURSE INPRODUCT DESIGNSusan Montgomery, University of Michigan Susan Montgomery is a lecturer and program advisor in the Chemical Engineering Dept. at the University of Michigan. She earned a BSEChE from the University of Michigan, and PhD ChE from Princeton University. She is the ASEE Campus representative and faculty advisor to the ASEE graduate student group. She leads a team of students developing educational software for chemical engineering.Rodney Johnson, University of Michigan Rod Johnson is a lecturer in Technical Communication at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He has a Ph.D in Linguistics from the

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

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Diversity

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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

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Barbara Engerer, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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First-Year Programs

mandate of EC2000 is that students be able to workeffectively in multidisciplinary teams, which has led preeminent universities such as Purdue tocreate courses that explicitly build interdisciplinary connections in their students’ minds.13Many emerging philosophies in first-year engineering education have grown out of fundamentalpedagogical research that supports a holistic approach to engineering education. For example, agreat deal of work has been done to investigate and confirm the usefulness of learningcommunities, which are being implemented at several universities.5,14 Other universities, such asTexas A&M and the Air Force Academy, are working very hard to provide their students with anintegrated curriculum that combines engineering

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

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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

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 2: Design in the First Year: Challenges and Successes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne P.E., Colorado School of Mines; M Brunhart-Lupo, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

). Inside Higher Ed,http://www.insidehighered.com/print/views/2012/07/19/how-colleges/can-best-connect-with-prospective-students-essay. (accessed October 1, 2013)16. Kaplan-Leiserson, E. 2008. Mind the Gap. National Society of Professional Engineers,http://www.nspe.org/PEmagazine/pe_0108_mind-the-gap.html (accessed September 30, 2013)17. Knowledge@Emory. 2010. Managing Millennials in the Workplace.http://knowledge.emory.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1351. (accessed October 1, 2013) Page 26.1740.14

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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

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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

First-year Programs Division: Self Efficacy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Desen Sevi Özkan, Virginia Tech; Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

the lens through which we analyzed identity in thecourse detailed.BackgroundSeeing is thinking. We live in a very visual-centric society. Visual thinking is not housed only inthe ‘artist’s mind’ but in the engineer’s as well [7]. When we see, imagine, and draw things, weare thinking visually. These three types of visual thinking cannot exist in silos, for with increasedflexibility, they interact, which denotes an expert designer [7]. Expert engineers almost alwayssketch in their work, even with the adoption of computer software [8]. A study on expertengineers shows that sketching on paper is used by 90% of interviewed German engineers beforeand during their CAD work [8]. Engineering design is highly dependent on collaborations amongteams for

Conference Session

First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen E Silliman, Gonzaga University; Toni Boggan, Gonzaga University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University, Spokane; Suzann Girtz, Gonzaga University

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First-Year Programs

/or confidence inpursuing engineering and computer science (ECS)? Second, does the LLC impact studentconfidence to pursue an ECS major during the first semester? Finally, what specific aspects ofthe LCC remain influential throughout the undergraduate academic career?The LLC in ECS at Gonzaga UniversityGoller Hall has been run for a number of years as a dorm with preference for students enteringECS. Starting in 2010, this dorm became an official Living-Learning Community associatedwith a grant from the Kern Family Foundation (focused on Entrepreneurially Minded Learning).Students typically enter in the freshman year and remain in the dorm for two years. As an LLC,Goller Hall accepts applications over the summer prior to the freshman year

Conference Session

FPD 5: Course Delivery Methods and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Brooke Morin, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #9381Student Perceptions of Inverted Classroom Benefits in a First-Year Engineer-ing CourseDr. Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University Krista Kecskemety is a lecturer in the Engineering Education Innovation Center at The Ohio State Univer- sity. Krista received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University in 2006 and received her M.S. from Ohio State in 2007. In 2012, Krista completed her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State. Her engineering education research interests include investigating first-year engineering student experiences, faculty experiences, and the connection between

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

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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

The Best of First-year Programs Division

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin D. Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew B. James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs

experience in utility-scale wind power development. His educational research c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30124 interests include student creativity and mindfulness, as well as the built environment as an educational tool for engineering, biology, and ecology. He is also interested in animal interactions with buildings, particularly overwintering stink bugs.Matthew B James P.E., Virginia Tech Matthew James is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia. He holds bachelors

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew H. Phillips, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; David A. Delaine, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #22983First-year Engineering Teaching Assistant Training: Examining DifferentTraining Models and Teaching Assistant EmpowermentAndrew Phillips, Ohio State University Andrew H. Phillips graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University in May 2016 with a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and with Honors Research Distinction. He is currently fin- ishing his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and then he will pursue a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. His engineering education interests include first-year engineering, active learning, learning theory, and teaching design, programming, and

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: First-year Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yuezhou Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation, First-Year Programs

by having the students answer the survey items with onecourse in mind, which could be the least active part of the program’s overall curricula. Thesefindings may not be generalizable to other engineering programs, since our sample was rathersmall (n=49).Recommended action steps for other programs1. For a successful implementation of active learning, the instructor should clearly explain (or have the students create) the learning goals and outcomes for students in the course.2. Instructors should take steps to build a positive learning community and mentor students in person when class sizes allow. This reduces resistance and fear when students are in an unfamiliar learning environment.3. Grading plays an essential role in students

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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First-Year Programs

course for the firstsemester that would primarily address the question, “What do engineers actually do?” Theintention being that if students had a solid concept of what lay beyond the first three semestersfresh in their mind, they would be more likely to endure through the foundational courses andsucceed in achieving an engineering degree. The content of this new course would be gearedtoward introducing the practice of Engineering and the delivery method would be designed tomesh well with the learning style and behaviors of the new generation of freshmen. The new firstcourse was adopted into LeTourneau’s engineering program as part of a comprehensive five partfreshman experience: Part I - Introduction to Engineering Practice I (this course

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

entitled Introduction to Engineering at the University of NewHaven were surveyed in this study. Students take this course either in the fall or spring of theirfirst year depending on their math placement. The course is project-based and students areexposed to three small projects related to different engineering disciplines and one large termproject that spans over half of the semester. In fall 2019, the three sections of the course weremodified to incorporate use of the makerspace more consciously into the final project. This wasdone with two objectives in mind: (1) to improve the first-year retention of engineering students;and (2) to engage the Gen Z students more with the learning and give them broader experiences.As part of their first

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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First-Year Programs

. -Explore engineering tools including novel ones. -Develop insights into key engineering principles spanning all disciplines. -Build mindfulness and awareness of multiple programming environments and/or languages. -Develop confidence and experience in algorithmic problem solving. -Develop a knowledge of component integration to create functional subsystems. B. Develop data collection and analysis skills. -Build skills interfacing hardware and software. -Choose between and develop competence using multiple analysis platforms, such as Excel, Matlab, Arduino, etc. C. Team formation and collaboration -Explore

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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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 Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16156Enhancing Critical Thinking in a First-Year Engineering Course using a Hands-On Study of VectorsDr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to critical thinking instruction.Dr. Brian Scott Robinson, University of LouisvilleDr. J. C. McNeil, University of Louisville Jacqueline McNeil is an Assistant

Conference Session

First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Lynn Larson, University of Calgary; Genevieve Hoffart, University of Calgary; Tom O'Neill, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; William Daniel Rosehart P.Eng., University of Calgary; Bob Brennan, University of Calgary

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #12418Team CARE model: Assessing team dynamics in first-year engineering stu-dent teamsMs. Nicole Lynn Larson, University of Calgary Nicole is completing her final year of her Masters in Industrial Organizational psychology at the Univer- sity of Calgary under the supervision of Dr. Thomas O’Neill. Nicole has been working with the Schulich School of Engineering for the past two years. During this period she has been involved in several initia- tives such as assessing student learning and engagement, implementing systems for peer evaluations, and leading teamwork training sessions. She is currently conducting

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University

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First-Year Programs

online portfolio.Their first project web page will be a part of their portfolio. The web publication is a great tool to encourage engagement and boost creativity in classprojects. Albeit there was a concern that we may miss out the opportunity to generatetraditional technical writing, students’ feedback was rave and agreed that it was a great way toget excited about their projects. The new emerging paradigm is characterized by the conceptsand principle of agility[8]. We face open source movements daily and find numerous technicalsites that share their projects with a great amount of details. Sharing their knowledge online canbe a good opportunity to ignite engineering students’ creativity and innovative mind. The ideasand their

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Maker Spaces in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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First-Year Programs

necessitates students to do meaningful learning activities in conjunction with thinkingabout what they are doing and why.Literature suggest a main reason that students leave engineering is the lack of engineering relatedexperiences in the first year. Accordingly, ENGR 111 was developed with this in mind; creatingcurricular experiences that tie directly into the engineering experience. Inclusion of active learningpedagogy in ENGR 111 further enhances these efforts.ENGR 111 employs various forms of active learning, implementing no less than five differenttypes of recognized active learning within the course structure, including collaborative,cooperative, problem-based, project-based, and discovery-based learning. Collaborative learningis present

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-477: INCREASING STUDENT SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING ANDSCIENCE THROUGH A FRESHMAN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMAlicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University Alicia Boudreaux works as the Student Success Specialist at LA Tech University's College of Engineering & Science. She advises and supports students, helping to connect them to resources across campus. She also visits with prospective students and their families about the undergraduate engineering and science programs. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from LA Tech University and an M.S. in Educational Administration from Baylor University.Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Kelly Crittenden received his BS and PhD in

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Wilhelm, University of Virginia; Benjamin Kidd, University of Virginia; P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs

2006-1362: THE SHOW MUST GO ON - REFLECTIONS ON THE PURSUIT OFENGINEERING THROUGH INTER-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN CHALLENGESBenjamin Kidd, University of Virginia Benjamin holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Virginia. His current research involves a project called "ecoMOD", a collaborative effort between the University's Engineering and Architecture schools to design and build energy efficient affordable housing. Benjamin is also the recipient of the 2004-2005 Outstanding GTA Award for the Electrical Engineering Department, and a recipient of the All-University Teaching Assistant Award. His interests include Amateur Radio (Call sign KG4EIF), stage lighting, pyrotechnics

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Flores, UTEP; James Becvar, UTEP; Ann Darnell, UTEP; Helmut Knaust, UTEP; Jorge Lopez, UTEP; Josefina Tinajero, UTEP

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First-Year Programs

. Dreyfuss, Walter E. Dickson, “Workshop: Training faculty to train students in peer-ledteam learning,” 38th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session W3D, October 22 – 25, 2008,Saratoga Springs, NY.6. Thomas Grose, “10 ways to save: Engineering educators suggest inventive cost cuts,” in ASEE PRISM, pp. 53-55, September 2009.7. David K. Gosser, Mark Cracolice, J.A. Kampmeier, Vicki Roth, Victor Strozak, and Pratibha Varma-Nelson,Peer-Led Team Learning: A Guidebook, The Workshop Project, Prentice Hall, 2001.8. Roth, Vicki, Ellen Goldstein, and Gretchen Marcus, Peer-Led Team Learning: A Handbook for Team Leaders,The Workshop Project, Prentice Hall, 2001.9. L.S. Vygotsky, Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes

Conference Session

Design in the First Year

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Khorbotly, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

interdisciplinary teams, students had to split up the tasksin the project and team members were required to have effective intra-team communication. Teams weretasked to develop and submit a team charter to the instructor.Project AssignmentFrom the instructor’s point of view, the biggest challenge of an interdisciplinary capstone course isidentifying a project to be assigned. The project must be selected while keeping in mind that the assigneesare only freshman-level students without any significant engineering background since at this point intheir careers, they are not yet exposed to circuits, electronics, statics, or materials classes. In the sametime, the class must be involved enough to keep students busy for most of the quarter and to satisfy

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

institution with a second career choice in mind, and depending on their firstsemester experience, they either leave or stay in the program. For our engineering students,exposure to career fairs, department visitations, and engineering fest (aimed at exposing studentsto student organizations), solidified student’s decision to continue in the engineering program.For other students, the exposure to non-engineering disciplines was sufficient to trigger a desire Page 23.1045.8to switch to a non-engineering program.Several scenarios caused a change in interest in pursuing engineering. Academic difficulty wasone of them, with calculus 1 and chemistry being