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Freshman Retention In An Engineering And Technology Department

Conference Session: Exploring Retention
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian DeJong, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2009-1677: FRESHMAN RETENTION IN AN ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTBrian DeJong, Central Michigan University Brian P. DeJong is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering and Technology Department at Central Michigan University. He received a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with research in robotics. His current research is in robots that interact with humans, such as teleoperated robots, haptics, lower-limb exercise robots, and sound-locating mobile robots.Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from

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Effect of Spatial Visualization on Learning Engineering Technology and Engineering Programs

Conference Session: First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Martin L. Tanaka, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26246Effect of Spatial Visualization on Learning Engineering Technology and En-gineering ProgramsDr. Oai Ha, Western Carolina University Dr. Oai Ha is currently an Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education, M.S. and B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and an M.S. degree in Management.Dr. Martin L. Tanaka, Western Carolina University Martin L. Tanaka’s interests include the development of innovative biomedical devices and the study of human dynamics and neuromuscular control. He has

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Developing A Freshman Introduction To Engineering Textbook

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Technology & Textbooks
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Philip Kosky, Union College; William Keat, Union College; George Wise, Union College; Robert Balmer, Union College
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

, and published an Engineering Thermodynamics textbook in 1990. His current research includes engineering education pedagogical research, the study of electrostatic energy generation in moving dielectric materials, and general applications of non-equilibrium thermodynamics.William Keat, Union College William D. Keat is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College. Professor Keat earned BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has taught numerous courses in design from the freshman to the graduate level and conducts research in the area

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Integrating Technology, English, and Communication Courses for First-Year Technology Students

Conference Session: First-Year Programs Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Dawn Laux; Max Renner, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16322Integrating Technology, English, and Communication Courses for First-YearTechnology StudentsAmelia Chesley, Purdue UniversityProf. Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University - West Lafayette Nathan Mentzer is an assistant professor in the College of Technology with a joint appointment in the College of Education at Purdue University. Hired as a part of the strategic P12 STEM initiative, he prepares Engineering/Technology candidates for teacher licensure. Dr. Mentzer’s educational efforts in pedagogical content knowledge are guided by a research theme centered in student learning of engineer- ing design thinking on

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High Enrollment, Early Engineering Courses And The Personal Response System

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Technology & Textbooks
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

2006-2383: HIGH ENROLLMENT, EARLY ENGINEERING COURSES AND THEPERSONAL RESPONSE SYSTEMMark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Mark Urban-Lurain is Director of Instructional Technology Research and Development in the Division of Science and Mathematics Education at Michigan State University. He is responsible for providing vision, direction, planning and implementation for using technology mathematics and science education and developed several introductory computer science courses for non-computer science students serving 2000 students per semester.Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at

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Bringing Technology to the First-year Design Experience Through the Use of Electronic Design Notebooks

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: Tracy Jane Puccinelli, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John Murphy, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #14145Bringing technology to the First Year Design Experience through the use ofElectronic Design NotebooksDr. Tracy Jane Puccinelli, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison In 2011, I joined the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department as a Lecturer and Outreach Coordinator. As part of the BME design faculty, I work on curriculum development, as well as innovative approaches for teaching design. I coordinate BME outreach, advising BME seniors as they develop interactive hands- on activities for K-12 students that teach biomedical engineering concepts. Additionally, in 2012, I began teaching an

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Addressing Student Retention In Engineering And Engineering Technology Through The Use Of A Multidisciplinary Freshman Course

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Bonita Anthony, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2218: ADDRESSING STUDENT RETENTION IN ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE USE OF AMULTIDISCIPLINARY FRESHMAN COURSEAnthony Dean, Old Dominion University ANTHONY W. DEAN is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. He received a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and a B.S. in Engineering Technology from ODU. Additionally, Dr. Dean received an MBA from the College of William and Mary. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Dean was Director of Operations and Business Development for Clark-Smith Associates, P.C., and served as an Electrician in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS South Carolina and the USS Enterprise.Bonita Anthony, Old Dominion University

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Technology Interests of First-year ECE Students

Conference Session: First-Year Programs: Major Choice
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: J.w. Bruce, Tennessee Technological University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #29431Technology Interests of First-Year ECE StudentsDr. J.W. Bruce, Tennessee Technological University J.W. Bruce is with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Tennessee Technological UniversityDr. Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University Dr. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Mississippi State University. Dr. Mohammadi-Aragh investigates the use of digital systems to measure and support engineering education, specifically through learning analytics and the pedagogical uses of digital systems. She

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Evaluating The Seminar Model For First Year Engineering Education

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2539: EVALUATING THE SEMINAR MODEL FOR FIRST YEARENGINEERING EDUCATIONMargot Vigeant, Bucknell University MARGOT A.S. VIGEANT is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering. She has been on the Bucknell faculty since 1999, and has been working in ENGR 100 for five years. Next year, she will be course coordinator, wish her luck.Karen Marosi, Bucknell University KAREN T. MAROSI is the Associate Dean in the College of Engineering with responsibility for academic policy and student concerns. She is in her seventh year in this position.Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University RONALD D. ZIEMIAN is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been at Bucknell for 15 years. Ron

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Work in Progress - Integration of Voice Technology into the First-Year Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: First-Year Programs: Unique Projects & Pedagogies
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D. Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ludvik Alkhoury, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nicole Bosca
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #29084WIP - Integration of Voice Technology into First-Year EngineeringCurriculumDr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application-oriented course for engineering students placed in pre-calculus courses. He has also developed and co-teaches the Fundamen- tals of Engineering Design course that includes a wide spectra of activities to teach general engineering students the basics of engineering design using a hands-on

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Tower Of Straws: Reaching New Heights With Active Learning In Engineering Design For The First Year Curriculum

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, SUSAN FREEMAN, and BEVERLY JAEGER are members of; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2007-686: TOWER OF STRAWS: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS WITH ACTIVELEARNING IN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUMJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University JOHN K. ESTELL is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, user interface design, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi

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Using Multi Media Courseware To Enhance Active Student Learning In The Classroom

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Technology & Textbooks
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. Keith Hargrove, Morgan State University; Marie Dahleh, Harvard University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

theemerging global competition of the production of engineers. The use of multimedia andinformation technologies has provided a tool for learning delivery in engineeringeducation, and this project provides a methodology to incorporate real-world experiencewith decision making in an academic setting. The use of a multimedia case study is usedfor an engineering design course to encourage team work, improve presentation skills,and simulate real world decision making. An evaluation of the project suggests thatstudents are susceptible to this pedagogy for engineering instruction, and that it canpromote critical thinking and team work in an academic environment.IntroductionThe industry foghorn continues to resonate across the engineering academy on the

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Enhancing Learning Of Low Ability Students In Multi Section Freshman Lecture/Laboratory Classes

Conference Session: FPD9 -- Technology & Textbooks
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

2006-2076: ENHANCING LEARNING OF LOW ABILITY STUDENTS INMULTI-SECTION FRESHMAN LECTURE/LABORATORY CLASSESJon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. He has a strong research record in knowledge-based systems. His main contributions have been in the theory and application of task specific approaches and in model-based reasoning. Dr. Sticklen has led the effort to rejuvenate the MSU College of Engineering freshman gateway course in computational tools.Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Mark Urban-Lurain is Director of Instructional Technology Research and

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Board # 74 : Assistive Technology for Freshman Design and K-12 Outreach

Conference Session: First-year Programs Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Matthew Wigdahl, Oaklawn Elementary School; Charis Dawn Collins, Oaklawn Elementary School
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #18170Assisstive Technology for Freshman Design and K-12 OutreachDr. Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout Devin Berg is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the B.S. Mechanical Engineering program in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout.Mr. Matthew Wigdahl, Oaklawn Elementary School Matthew Wigdahl is a National Board Certified 5th grade teacher using Design Thinking to empower his students to solve problems. He has taught elementary grades for 17 years.Ms. Charis Dawn Collins, Oaklawn Elementary School Charis Collins is a writer and teacher, specializing

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A Lego Robot Project Using Concept Maps And Peer Led Teams For A Freshman Course In Engineering And Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

presented as they are applied to a class project ina freshmen course with engineering technology and pre-engineering students. Conceptmaps have been implemented in a newly designed Lego Robot Project. The Lego RobotProject consisted of four pre-designed projects each with different difficulty level to besuitable for students with different experiences. The teams were led by peers who hadpreviously completed the project and were not taking the class, and by those who hadprior experience with Lego Robots and were registered for the course.Technical skills, such as designing, programming, and knowledge/use of sensors, as wellas professional skills, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, andleadership, were included in the concept maps

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Multi-Disciplinary Summer Orientation Sessions for First-Year Students in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, and Computer Science

Conference Session: First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Clara Novoa, Texas State University - San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University - San Marcos; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #14978Multi-Disciplinary Summer Orientation Sessions for First-Year Students inEngineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, and Computer ScienceDr. Clara Novoa, Texas State University - San Marcos Dr. Clara Novoa is an Associate Professor at the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University. She has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and her research areas are Dynamic and Stochastic Programming and Parallel Computing to solve mathematical optimization problems applied to logistics and supply chain. Dr. Novoa has 15 years of experience in academia and 4 years of experience in industry. Dr. Novoa is

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Using Engineering Design As A Retention Tool For First Year Engineering Students

Conference Session: Retention Tools and Programs
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2009-764: USING ENGINEERING DESIGN AS A RETENTION TOOL FORFIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTSAmber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Amber Kemppainen is a Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Technological University where she teaches first year engineering courses. Her research interests include online learning, ethanol production and sustainability.Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University Amy J. Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University where she teaches first year engineering courses and an introductory spatial visualization course. Additionally, she advises General Engineering and

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A First Year Engineering Experience In Sustainable Design

Conference Session: FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2008-399: A FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABLEDESIGNAmber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological UniversityGretchen Hein, Michigan Technological UniversityDavid Shonnard, Michigan Technological University Page 13.36.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A First-Year Engineering Experience in Sustainable DesignAbstractFor the past fifteen years, Brazil has been producing fuel ethanol from sugarcane, therebydecreasing their overall gasoline consumption by 50%. With decreasing oil supplies andincreasing fuel costs, many countries hope to duplicate Brazil’s success. However, sugarcane,the ethanol staple crop in Brazil, does not cultivate well

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Engaging Students in Synchronous, Remote, or Hybrid First-Year Engineering Courses

Conference Session: First-Year Programs: Virtual Instruction in the First Year III
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Nathan D. Manser, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Ken Thiemann, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #34189Engaging Students in Synchronous, Remote, or Hybrid First-YearEngineering CoursesDr. AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech- nological University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineering ethics, spatial visualization, and educational methods. She is an active member in the Mul- tidisciplinary Engineering and the Engineering Design Graphics Divisions of ASEE. For the Multidisi- plinary Division she has served as the Secretary/Treasurer, Program Chair, and

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Freshman Residential Schools for Undergraduate On-Campus and Online Engineering Students

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
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

education philosophy is founded on the Project Ori- ented Design Based Learning (PODBL) approach at Deakin University.Mr. Simon William Cavenett Simon Cavenett is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Professional Practice (Engineering) at the School of Engineering at Deakin University. Prior to joining Deakin University in 2007 his 20 year career was based in industry. His career includes a number of significant achievements both in Australia and inter- nationally, particularly involving the design and implementation of leading edge telecommunications and IT technologies. Simon has extensive experience internationally; having worked professionally based the United States for over 11 years prior to returning to Australia to

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Confidence in Computational Problem-Solving Skills of First-Year Engineering Students

Conference Session: First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15220Confidence in Computational Problem-Solving Skills of First-Year Engineer-ing StudentsMs. Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University Mary Fraley is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include online/blended learning methods, first-year engineering courses and program development.Ms. Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Ms. Kemppainen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals. Her research interests include the improvement of STEM education, ethics, and online/blended learning

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Linking Design Activities Across Parallel First Year Engineering Courses

Conference Session: The Ever-Changing Course
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

AC 2009-849: LINKING DESIGN ACTIVITIES ACROSS PARALLEL FIRST-YEARENGINEERING COURSESGretchen Hein, Michigan Technological UniversityJean Kampe, Michigan Technological UniversityAmber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Page 14.852.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Linking Design Activities across Parallel First Year Engineering CoursesAbstract How can instructors ensure linkages across alternate curriculum paths? To address thisquestion, within Michigan Technological University’s first year engineering program, similardesign activities were developed for use in two separate courses. This program

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Parent and Family Influence on First-year Engineering Major Choice

Conference Session: First-Year Programs: Major Choice
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Jason Mathews, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #30090Parent and Family Influence on First-year Engineering Major ChoiceDr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an environ- mental engineer. She lectures in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include online learning, active and collaborative learning, sustainability and diversity in engineering.Miss Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University Amanda Singer is an Environmental Engineering master’s candidate at

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Enhancing the Experience in a First-year Engineering Course Through the Incorporation of Graphical Programming and Data Acquisition Technology

Conference Session: FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gregory Warren Bucks, Ohio Northern University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

willbe required to possess. Because of this increasing reliance on computing technologies in boththe design and implementation of engineering solutions, many first-year engineering curriculainclude a course devoted entirely toward computing concepts or incorporate those concepts into Page 25.576.2other introductory courses.Unfortunately, there is significant evidence that students in introductory programming courseshave difficulty both learning the fundamental concepts as well as applying those concepts in thewriting of code [2, 3]. For instance, the results of a multinational survey as well as an multiinstitutional study using short

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Introduction to Engineering Virtual Labs - Challenges and Improvements

Conference Session: First-Year Programs Division Poster Session
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; David E. Perkins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Theodore Greene, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #34995Introduction to Engineering Virtual Labs - Challenges and ImprovementsDr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research in- terests are dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing.Dr. John Peter Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant

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Outreach Activities from First-Year Engineering Projects

Conference Session: First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Steve Haisley Patchin, Center for Pre-College Outreach - Michigan Technological University; Kimberly D'Augustino; Cody J Kangas, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Paper ID #6327Outreach Activities from First-Year Engineering ProjectsMs. Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Amber Kemppainen is a senior lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She is interested in how students learn within an online course management system. She has been active in course development and the implementation of web-based tools into courses throughout the department.Dr. Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University Dr. Gretchen Hein is a senior lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She