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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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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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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clara Novoa, Texas State University - San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University - San Marcos; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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

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Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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develop an appreciation of the powerand limitations of computer tools. Students are introduced to the basics of programming as wellas such ideas as interpolation, curve-fitting, and numeric differentiation and integration, throughapplications areas such as data analysis, image processing, communications, position tracking,basic mechanics, and system modeling. Throughout the courses, several team projects areintroduced requiring the students to use MATLAB® to develop solutions to open-ended designproblems.The Engineering Models sequence was required for all incoming first-year engineering andengineering technology students starting with the 2012-2013 academic year. Lectures, recitationactivities, homework assignments, exams, and projects were

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Stuart Bernstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Brett Meyer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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College of Engineering. Dr. Daher collaborates with engineering faculty to document and research the integration of innovative instructional strategies and technologies in his classroom. His latest collaborative submitted publication discusses Using the Flipped approach in a water resources course.Dr. Stuart Bernstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Stuart Bernstein received his Bachelors in Construction Management from Syracuse University, His Mas- ters in Architecture from Virginia Tech, and his PhD in Educational Administration, Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Dr. Bernstein has taught in the College of Engi- neering for 14 years, teaching classes in construction estimating

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Transportation Engineering and is affiliated with the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering department.Yona Jean-Pierre, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Yona Jean-Pierre is the Director of Faculty Innovations for Teaching and Learning (FITL) at NYU Tan- don School of Engineering. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Rochester and her Master of Science in Mathematics from NYU Tandon School of Engi- neering (Formerly known as Polytechnic University). She manages the FITL Center, which encourages and promotes innovative teaching strategies and technologies for learning. The Center provides faculty with training on new classroom technologies, access to technologies and resources

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

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Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Maua Institute of Techonology; Luiz Roberto Marim, Maua Institute of Technology; Juliana Ribeiro Cordeiro; Hector A. C. Gil, Maua Institute of Technology; Camila Cunha Toledo Guerald, Maua Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #14649Kahoot, A New and Cheap Way to Get Classroom-Response Instead of UsingClickersProf. Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of S˜ao Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor of Maua Institute of Technology, Professor of the University Center Foundation Santo Andr´e, and consultant - Tecap Electrical Industry Ltda. He has experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Electronics and Engineering Education, acting on the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology; Jessica Ha, Florida Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #16222Increasing the Relevance of Shared Course Content through a Student andAcademic Affairs CollaborationDr. Matthew James Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused primarily on automotive control systems and dynamics. During his graduate studies, Matthew was awarded the Department of Mechanical Engineering Endowed Teaching Fellowship. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Design and Design Chanllenges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward W. Davis, Auburn University; Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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is the Thomas Walter Distinguished professor of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn Uni- versity. He is the co-founder and director of the NSF-funded Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE). LITEE has been recently recognized by the National Academy of Engi- neering as one of the model programs in the country that has successfully infused real world experiences into engineering undergraduate education. He is also the founder and director of the Auburn Engineering Technical Assistance Program (AETAP). Prior to coming to Auburn in 1984, Dr. Raju held faculty posi- tions in several universities in India and visiting positions at the Catholic University of America, Purdue University, and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meg Harkins, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

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Technology released a report in 2012 citing the need for STEM graduates, inparticular engineering graduates to help the nation strengthen its workforce and innovatesolutions to problems in many sectors of the economy [5].At a state level, the leaders of the University of North Carolina (UNC) system have set a goalof raising the education level of the citizens of the state. “By 2018, [UNC System] will helpNorth Carolina increase the percentage of state residents with a bachelor’s degree or higherfrom 26% to 32%.” [6]. At UNC Charlotte, the College of Engineering is striving to meet thisgoal by offering degree programs in seven disciplines of engineering: Civil, Computer,Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering; Engineering Technology; and

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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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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Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence and plasma jets. His research has also included fluid physics and electric propulsion using Lattice-Boltzmann methods, spectral element methods, Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO), etc. Past research includes modeling single and multi-species plasma flows through ion thruster optics and the discharge cathode assembly; computer simulations of blood flow interacting with blood vessels; modeling ocean-air inter- action; reacting flow systems; modeling jet engine turbomachinery going unstable at NASA for 6 years (received NASA Performance Cash awards). Dr. Richard also conducts engineering education research. Dr. Richard also studies how emerging technology can impact

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Anthony Gulotta, Rowan University; Nicholas Steven Parisi, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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Paper ID #14871Leveling Up by Gamifying Freshman Engineering ClinicMr. Joseph Anthony Gulotta, Rowan University Joseph Gulotta is a member of Rowan University’s Class of 2016, graduating with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His first job will be at DataStream Technologies Inc. as an Applications Engineer, working primarily on HVAC controls. The interest to work on this research and conference paper came out of a desire to help create course content that is a new and innovative take on engineering course design.Nicholas Steven Parisi, Rowan University My name is Nicholas Parisi, and I studied electrical and

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #16219Assessing Impact of Engineering Projects in Community Service on Engi-neering Freshmen Enrolled in Pre-CalculusMs. Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University Magda Lagoudas, Executive Director for Industry and Nonprofit Partnerships, Instructional Associate Professor, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University. Mrs. Lagoudas holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. She worked for the State of New York and industry before joining Texas A&M University in 1993. Since then, she developed and taught courses in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology. In

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; James C. Curry

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and motivation, and self-efficacy inengineering skills, technical ability, design, and tinkering, teamwork skills, and their careerawareness. Significant gains in the pre/post populations were evaluated using the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test.The results indicate the students in the project-based course show significant gains inengineering design confidence and skills, and have statistically significant higher post-engineering design confidence, motivation, tinkering skills, and engineering skills. The students’in the career-based course show significant gains in engineering design confidence and careerawareness.IntroductionAccording to the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), engineeringgraduates must have the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose goal is to foster active interdisciplinary research which investigates learning and motivation and whose findings will inform the development of evidence-based interventions to promote retention and student success in engineering. Her fields of technical

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandria Steiner, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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B.S. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from Purdue University, both in chemical engineering. She then transitioned into the engineering education field by completing a post-doctoral appointment at Oregon State University investigating technology-aided conceptual learning. She is currently doing research on team dynamics and students’ changes in engineering self-efficacy in project-based learning.Dr. Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Director for Engineering Education Research at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineer- ing (CRLT-Engin) at University of Michigan (U-M). She earned B.S.E.E

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2A: Using Alternative Measurements to Look at Students and Their Success

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Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lauren Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Laura Ann Lilienkamp, Smith College

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Paper ID #15989Conceptualizing Student Identity Development through Self-Directed Learn-ing Opportunities in the First Year of an Engineering ProgramDr. Nick Tatar, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Nick Tatar, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Instructor of Education: Dr. Tatar received his PhD from the University of New Hampshire where he focused on student learning and student motivation dur- ing the high school to college transition. He initiated and developed a first-year seminar course at Olin College, a course that focuses on working in teams, diversity, and self-directed learning. He enjoys collab

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University; Brett P. Conner, Youngstown State University; Andrew Scott Morgan

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project to conform to educational best practices the focused learningobjective is on “design thinking,” which relates to: handling uncertainty, making decisions aspart of a team, technical communication, and viewing design as an iterative process [7].Offering engineering students access to rapid prototyping is a novel approach to understandingthe iterative nature of the design process [17]. Design experiences can be facilitated by the useof 3D printing technologies [17-19], in fact the use of 3D printers within the educational settinghas increased significantly over the past several years. With Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)printers becoming more affordable [19-20], the expansive growth and accessibility of such 3Dprinters is an opportunity to

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Hunter Lovvorn, Mississippi State University

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oftechnology.4 Skelton et. al. conclude that students that are familiar with robotic concepts and avery simple programming language prior to entering college are at an advantage5. While thisfirst year course is taught after the student has entered college, it is experienced by all enteringCS and SE freshman in their first semester. By offering a hands-on experience with a simpleprogramming language and robotics in this initial class, students without the benefit of priorexposure to the application of technology gain that experience. Hall and Mungar summarize thatrobotics have become a popular addition in first year experience courses for computer scienceand engineering because the physical aspect of a robot makes the computing process explicit

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

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John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University; Elizabeth Ann Howard, New Mexico State University; Rolfe Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University

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Paper ID #16483Student Success through College of Engineering Freshman Year ExperienceProgramProf. John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University John Ross Tapia has a focus on student engagement and success for all students in their coursework. John Ross is an assistant professor with the Engineering Technology Department at New Mexico State University. He teaches Civil Engineering Technology courses and is the faculty lead for the Freshman Year Experience/ENGR100 course. His research focus is engineering education. Prior to working at NMSU, John worked at New Mexico’s first Early College High school and helped develop the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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W. Jackeline Torres, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University

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the American Society of Engineering Education.Dr. Margaret E. Beier, Rice University Margaret Beier is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Rice University in Houston, TX. She received her B.A. from Colby College, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Margaret’s research examines the predictors of performance in educational and occupational settings. In particular, she is interested in the effects of examining gender, age, ability, personality, motivation, and self-regulation on a range of outcomes. She is a member of the American Educational Research Association and a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. c

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

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Amy Biegalski P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kevin Kit, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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engineering problem. In the redesigned lab, teams of students arepresented with a design challenge related to that week’s lecture curriculum, supplied withapplicable equipment and technology, and advised to self-design their own experiments andinvestigations. Learning objectives and background information are provided and students haveinstructor support for guidance and direction during their experimentation and analysis. Theredesigned laboratories endeavor to build skills that address the modern needs of the engineeringindustry, self-designed learning and innovation, and aim to increase student comprehension andinterest.BackgroundWith the advent of rapid technological development and the high demand for inventive designskills, the needs of the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

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Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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were a large number of remedial English students amongthe incoming freshmen in both Fall 2012 and 2013, with an increase in both the number ofstudents and the number of remedial English students in 2013. The percent and numbers ofremedial English students vary by discipline from none in Biomedical and Materials Engineeringto 60% of the incoming Industrial Technology freshmen. There were differences in ethnicity aswell (see Table 2). The largest ethnicities among the remedial English engineering freshmenwere African-American, Asian, and Latino/a. At SJSU, African-American and Latino/a studentshave lower retention and graduation rates.Table 1. Incoming Fall 2012 Freshmen remedial in English by Major Fall

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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Anne Dudek Ronan P.E., New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University

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://engineering.osu.edu/about-college4. The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved January 15, 2016, http://www.engr.utexas.edu/wep/about/stats5. New York University. Retrieved January 15, 2016, http://bulletin.engineering.nyu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=8536. University of California at Berkeley. Retrieved January 15, 2016, http://engineering.berkeley.edu/about/facts-and-figures7. Georgia Institute of Technology. Women in Engineering. Retrieved January 19, 2016, http://wie.gatech.edu/statistics8. Knight, D. W., Carlson, L. E., & Sullivan, J. (2007, June). Improving engineering student retention through hands-on, team based, first-year design projects. In Proceedings of the International Conference on

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Design and Design Chanllenges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

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“social good” (including improvingquality of life, making the world a better place) came up in the post-survey. It is also interestingto note that in the pre-survey, those who referred to engineers all used words like “engineers” or“they” whereas some in the post-survey referred to engineers as “we”, indicating that the designproject has to some extent helped with students’ self-identification as engineers. Table 2. Participants comments about roles engineers play in society (pre-survey, N=35, response rate: 87.5%) Theme Example Frequency Design/Create/ "Engineers contribute to the development of technologies that

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Design and Design Chanllenges

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

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in mechanical engineering at ASU. Her interests include innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation, innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, as well as structured reflective practices throughout the engineering curriculum.Dr. Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University Dr. Benjamin Mertz received his Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2010 and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. He is currently a part of a lecturer team at Arizona State University that focuses on the first-year engineering experience, including developing and teaching the Introduction to Engineering course. He also teaches

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

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Juan David Ortega, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette; S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #15752A Qualitative Study Investigating How First-Year Engineering Students’ ValueBeliefs Influence their Choice of Selecting an Engineering MajorMr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is an assistant professor at Universidad EAFIT and served as the Head of the Process Engineering Department from 2010 to 2014. He holds an MS in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven (Germany) and is currently enrolled as a graduate student in the Engineering Education Doctoral Program at Purdue

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

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Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University

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Paper ID #17464Web publication utilized as a communication tool for first year engineeringstudentsDr. Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University Dr. Hyun Kwon is a professor of Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews Univer- sity, MI. She graduated from University of Louisville with Ph.D. in chemical engineering. She teaches Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Linear System Analysis, Feedback control systems, etc. She enjoys employing new technologies to the undergrad classroom to make learning more fun and have students better prepared for the fast-changing tech world. c American Society for

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie M. Gratiano, Roger Williams University; William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University

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things work better or more efficiently. They try to find ways to make everyday tasks and complicated processes work much easier.” “Engineers can be people who have a good understanding of math and science and how they can work together. Engineers apply this knowledge in the world through a number of jobs and many fix, design, build, and imagine innovative and helpful technologies.” Atypical Response “Create and look at the world with a different view.”Question 2: Why did you choose engineering? Typical Responses “I love math and science, particularly physics. I thought engineering would best fit my personal interests in these areas.” “Many of my uncles are engineers. My dad was. 4 years on a robotics team. I’ve always liked