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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Martin L. Tanaka, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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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

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Karla Saari Kitalong, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #25357Exploring the Relationship Between Communication Skills and Performancein First-Year EngineeringDr. Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, 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.Dr. Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University Laura Kasson Fiss is a Research Assistant Professor

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First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yirong Lin, The University of Texas, El Paso; Norman Love, University of Texas, El Paso

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. Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000 and the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustee’s Outstanding Scholar Award in 2001. He was one of the developers of the Rose-Hulman Sophomore Engineering Curriculum, the Dynamics Concept Inventory, and he is a co-author of Vector Mechanics for Engineers

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First-Year Programs: Wednesday Cornucopia (Educational Research)

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaylee A. Dunnigan, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Gunter W. Georgi, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

Integrated Projects at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on Smart Cities Technology with a focus on trans- portation. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and transportation. He is ac- tive in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engineering Experience Conference. He is affiliated with the Trans- portation Engineering program in the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering Department, and is the Associate Director for Education and Workforce Development Initiatives for the Connected Cities for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ariana Gabrielle Tyo, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Nathan D. Manser, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #25093Work in Progress: Student Perception of Instructional Staff’s Knowledge,Skills and Attitudes and its Impact on Their PerformanceMs. Ariana Gabrielle Tyo, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, 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.Dr. Nathan D. Manser

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Cornucopia (Educational Research)

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yang Yang, Kansas State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25743Examining Epistemological Views of Engineering among First-Year Engi-neering StudentsProf. Yang Yang, Kansas State University Yang Lydia Yang is Assistant Professor of Quantitative Research Methodology at College of Educa- tion, Kansas State University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Florida Interna- tional University. Her research interest include quantitative research design, retention and advancement of women in STEM fields, motivation and self-regulated learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Examining Students

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kleio Avrithi P.E., Mercer University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

4 Integration of society and technology 2, 4 Overview of engineering disciplines 4 Field trips providing exposure to the impact of 2, 4 technology on society Ethical and professional behavior 4 History of technology 7 Course Topic ABET Criterion 3 Student Outcomes Engineering project planning and management 7 Computer aided design (CAD) 7 Prototyping methods

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First-Year Programs: Deciding on a Major

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J.w. Bruce, Tennessee Technological University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26167Choice of Major and Career Aspirations 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 University in Cookeville, Tennessee USADr. 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

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Nazanin Naderi, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Cornucopia (Educational Research)

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Matthew E. Calhoun, University of Alaska, Anchorage

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

the Deputy Director of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP). Professor Yatchmeneff earned her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2015. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research focuses on belonging, motivation, and success for Alaska Native science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) students.Dr. Matthew E. Calhoun, University of Alaska, Anchorage Matt Calhoun is an Athabaskan Indian from the Upper Kuskokwim River region who grew up in Homer, Alaska. In 2002 he was one of the first students in the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program ( ANSEPTM ) to graduate and earn a B.S. in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Cornucopia (Classroom Innovations)

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania; James A. Kearns, York College of Pennsylvania; Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania; Jason Forsyth, James Madison University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #25135A Seven-week Module to Introduce Electrical and Computer Engineering toFreshmen Engineering StudentsDr. Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania Kala Meah received the B.Sc. degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1998, the M.Sc. degree from South Dakota State University in 2003, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Wyoming in 2007, all in Electrical Engineering. From 1998 to 2000, he worked for sev- eral power companies in Bangladesh. Currently, Dr. Meah is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, Department of Engineering and Computer

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First-Year Programs: Monday Cornucopia (Classroom Innovations)

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Joseph Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University; Joanne F. Selinski, Johns Hopkins University; Sara Miner More, Johns Hopkins University; Ali Darvish, Johns Hopkins University; Ivan Sekyonda, Johns Hopkins University; Amy Brusini, Johns Hopkins University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Ahmed Ibrahim, Johns Hopkins University; Nathan Graham, Johns Hopkins University; Paul Huckett, Johns Hopkins University

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First-Year Programs

earned an M.Ed. in educational technology from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, where he was named the Paul E. Torgersen Leadership Scholar.Prof. Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University Michael Falk is Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education and a Professor in the Department of Mate- rials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering where he has served on the faculty since 2008 with secondary appointments in Mechanical Engineering and in Physics and Astronomy. He holds a B.A. in Physics (1990) and a M.S.E. in Computer Science (1991) from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Physics (1998) from the University of California

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26850The Development of a Pre-Engineering Program for First-Year StudentsMr. Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine Philip Dunn is a Professor in the Construction Engineering Technology Program at the University of Maine. He has been with the University for 16 years after having worked 20 years with the Maine De- partment of Transportation. He is very active in his community serving in several professional, fraternal, and community boards. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maine. He is married with 2 children. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Lee Tinnell, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

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 expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control.Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Hispanic students. Architecture, engineering, and technology students make upbetween 10% and 30% of the entering first year students. There was an application process forthe program. Students who were accepted, would be a part of a cohort of students who met witha lead instructor weekly, with the program being run as a 1-credit course. Additional instructorsfrom the student life side were also available to help facilitate activities, and connect students toco-curricular and extra-curricular aspects of college life. The present paper will describe some ofthe programming and assignments of this pilot program, and discuss some of the relatedstrengths, weaknesses, challenges, and successes. A primary focus of the programming was tohelp students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Integrating Computing into the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Marcia Arambulo Rodriguez, Fairfield University; Michael Zabinski, Fairfield University; Ryan Munden, Fairfield University

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First-Year Programs

University. She received her M.S. in Management of Technology from Fairfield University in 2015 and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Mayor de San Andres in La Paz, Bolivia.Dr. Michael Zabinski, Fairfield UniversityDr. Ryan Munden, Fairfield University Dr. Ryan Munden teaches engineering at Fairfield University. He received his PhD in Applied Physics from Yale University and a BS in Physics from Stetson University. His areas of interest include semicon- ductor nanowires, nanotechnology education, first-year engineering initiatives, and engineering service, outreach, and education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Use of the Arduino Platform

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan V. Dannenhoffer P.E., Syracuse University; Sinead Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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First-Year Programs

design classes have received moreattention. Recent studies of the connection between manual drawing and descriptive geometryinstruction in CAD classes include studies by Utal et al.[4] and Bairaktarova [5] . The benefits offree-hand sketching on engineering problem solving ability have been quantified in previousstudies [6], [7] yet very few engineering programs have returned to teaching free-hand sketching.In 2005 a survey of engineering and engineering technology programs was done while theengineering technology department at UNC Charlotte was developing a new four-yearengineering technology program [8]. The broadly summarized reasons for including handsketching in 40 out of the 77 responding institutions surveyed are: • A necessary skill

Conference Session

Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Simson, The Cooper Union; Laura C. Broughton, City University of New York, Bronx Community; Elizabeth J. Biddinger, City College of the City University of New York

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs, Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #27651Program Evaluation of a High School Summer Bridge Program in Chemistryand Engineering (Evaluation)Dr. Amanda Simson, The Cooper Union Amanda Simson was appointed Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union in August 2017. Her research focuses on using heterogeneous catalysis in applications like emissions control and alternative energy technologies. Amanda received her Ph.D. from Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering. After her PhD she worked on developing hydrogen production technologies for Watt Fuel Cell in Port Washington, NY. Dr. Simson is

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

Paper ID #26188Impact of Engineering Design-Focused Summer Academy Experience on In-terest Toward STEM Learning and Careers (Evaluation, Diversity)Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Dean of Life, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology and Director of Aviation Science program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He serves as the Site

Conference Session

Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rezvan Nazempour; Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois, Chicago; Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois, Chicago; Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs, Pre-College Engineering Education

; Business Administration; Medicine and Engineering.Dr. Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois, Chicago Renata A. Revelo is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and her Ph.D. in Education Organization and Leadership from the University of Illinois.Dr. Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Yeow Siow has over fifteen years of combined experience as an engineering educator and practi- tioner. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University where he began his teaching career. He then joined Navistar’s thermal-fluids system

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Festus Ogbaisi, Jacksonville University; Martins Slaboh, Jacksonville University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University; Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Institute of Georgia Technology and the University of Florida. Wetransitioned from the dual degree program to a 4-year engineering department because of thestudent needs since 2015 fall. Our curricula of both programs emphasize the interdisciplinary interms of both curricular and co-curricular activities. There are several ME cross listed coursesand projects spanning from the freshmen year to the senior year. One area of emphasis ismechatronics which is an interdisciplinary field. In order to prepare students having theinterdisciplinary training through years, we start emphasizing the interdisciplinary training sincethe first engineering course.Before 2015 fall, we covered general topics about the engineering in the engineering dual degreeprogram

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P. Marra, Johns Hopkins University; Jenna Adele Frye, Maryland Institute College of Art; Edon Muhaxheri, Maryland Institute College of Art; Laure Drogoul, Maryland Institute College of Art

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

problem, a relatively small set of designrequirements and constraints, and a budget of $100 per team. An exhibition was hosted at the endof the semester at which the students' projects were presented to the public. This work describesthe logistical, pedagogical, and social challenges encountered by the instructors and facilitatorsin creating and implementing this interdisciplinary and multi-institutional design assignment.IntroductionSuccessful engineers must be able to work effectively on interdisciplinary projects and asmembers of multidisciplinary teams [1]-[3]. This is also true for many creative arts professionals,especially those who work in fields driven by technological innovation [4]. Several collaborativeprojects involving both

Conference Session

First-Year Program Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26502Board 84: Work in Progress: Development of Learning Skills Modules forFirst-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University Lindsay Corneal is an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Materials Science and Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: Development of Learning

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

matter manufacturing and nanomechanics research lab at UF. The application of this research seeks to develop advanced manufacturing capabilities and new technologies that utilize the unique properties of nanoma- terials (i.e., lightweight, durable nano coatings, multifunctional nanocomposites, etc.) and soft materials for healthcare. Before joining Florida, he was an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth Uni- versity (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. He received his B.S. degree (1998) in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, and his M.S. (2002) and Ph.D. (2005) in electrical engineering and physics from the University of Arkansas. Before coming to Arkansas in 2000, he worked for one year

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Lovely, University of Kentucky; Laura Marie Letellier P.E., University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Derek Lynn Englert, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker P.E., University of Kentucky; Neil Moore, University of Kentucky; John F. Maddox, University of Kentucky; Julie Gordon Whitney, University of Kentucky; Doug Klein, University of Kentucky; Whitney C. Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky

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First-Year Programs

the University of Kentucky, Paducah Campus. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Auburn University in 2015. His primary research areas are thermal management of high power electronics through jet impingement and thermal characterization of advanced materials used in aerospace and electronics cooling applications.Dr. Julie Gordon Whitney, University of Kentucky Julie G. Whitney, Ph.D. received her bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN in 1982, her masters in industrial professional technology from Indiana State University, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; David Jacob Taylor, Arizona State University; Ian Derk

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

- munication at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. He studies digital rhetoric, social networks, and educational technology. He works with hybrid class, project-based learning, and in- ter/transdisciplinary collaborations as part of various projects at Arizona State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Cohering Small Group Communication with Introduction to Engineering and its Impact on Team DynamicsAbstractThis paper will describe the impact of cohering two first year courses, Introduction toEngineering and Small Group Communication on team dynamics. One of the important skills forsuccessful engineering students is their ability to work effectively in a team

Conference Session

Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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First-Year Programs, Pre-College Engineering Education

, vol. 45, pp. 89-125, 1975.[3] American Society for Engineering Education, Going the Distance: Best Practices and Strategies for Retaining Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Computing Students, August 2012. Retrieved from: https://www.asee.org/retention-project[4] C. Cairncross, S. A. Jones, Z. Naegele, and T. VanDeGrift, “Building a summer bridge program to increase retention and academic success for first-year engineering students,” in Proceedings of the 122nd Annual American Society for Engineering Education, Seattle, WA, USA, June 14-17, 2015, Paper ID# 11945.[5] J. Citty and A. Lindner, “Dual model summer bridge programs: A new consideration for increasing retention rates,” in Proceedings of the 119th Annual

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Example quote "I thought learning about human-centered design and having the freedom Design process to create my own designs was very interesting." "It's a class early on in the engineering track that gives you some hands-on Hands-on experience and design experience." "The most interesting part of this course is learning to use technological skills Technological skills and then having the opportunity to apply them and create a unique product

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: 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