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Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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projects integrated with the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Dr. Surupa Shaw | Texas A&M University | Higher Education Center at McAllen TX I. INTRODUCTION The undergraduate engineering curriculum forms the fundamental knowledge base for our future engineerswho would be serving the global society. It is imperative for the undergraduate engineers to get a reality checkon the utility of their classroom knowledge that would help them shape their career path and would providethem a valuable appreciation of the course content. Phylis Blumenfeld et al. [1] emphasized on the compellingargument of making projects an integral part of the learning process, as they promote student

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Christopher John Brigham, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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American Chemical Society, American Society of Microbiology and American Society of Engineering Education. In addition to teaching and research, Professor Brigham serves on the Wentworth Faculty Senate and the Biological Engineering ABET and Curriculum Development Committee.Dr. Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology Afsaneh Ghanavati received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Shiraz University, Iran in 1998, and the M.S. and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, MA in 2012 and 2018 respectively. She is currently an assistant professor in the electrical and computer engineering program, school of engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Her present

Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John H Cole, Purdue University; Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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, in 2005 and 2011, respectively. In 2013, he served as an Adjunct Professor with the American University of Kuwait and the Gulf University of Science and Technology. He is currently a lecturer at with Purdue University. His research has been concerned with power and energy systems, electromechanical energy conversion devices, modeling and simulation and engineering education.Mr. Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Srinivas Dustker is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include community engaged learning, integration of service-learning in engineering curriculum, faculty development, curriculum development, education policy and

Conference Session

S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Alex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University

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assessment of immersing first-year ArchitecturalEngineering students into a beginning architecture design studio that is instructed by bothArchitecture faculty members and an Architectural Engineering faculty member.IntroductionThe utilization of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary approaches inengineering curriculum is not a unique concept and has been widely used and accepted withinundergraduate engineering curriculums for decades. In 1997, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) adopted Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), whichfurther emphasized that accredited engineering programs need to consider the ability to functionon multidisciplinary teams within their curriculums [1]. Since this time, there

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; Benjamin B Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

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should weave through and integrate with the Design Sessions to teach itsapplication in a real-world setting.Next StepsWith the first iteration of the redesign course complete, the planning for the second iteration isunderway. Under consideration is the opportunity to integrate the engineering ethics session intothe design sessions in an authentic manner so it does not appear to be separate from or anafterthought to the engineering design process. Improved scaffolding and support for studentsadapting to the project-based and teamwork-intensive nature of the course will be a focus for thesecond iteration.With the initial focus and investment on the curricular design of the course, it is essential that thecoordination team consider a long-term plan

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Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Carlo Salvinelli, University of Colorado Boulder

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competition. During the 2021-2022 academic year, a total of five schools were involved.In this paper, the course instructors provide an overview of the program and describe how the schoolsimplemented this design challenge. Several different approaches for the design challenge are describedas each school integrated the program into their existing curriculum. In addition, each school describesthe motivation for participating in the program and how it fits into their curriculum.The program, Engineering for People Design Challenge, comprises a collaboration between acommunity, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), and EWB national offices. Collaboratively,a team develops an extensive design brief that includes a project description—identifying

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Casey Violette Haskins, University of Oklahoma; Brian M McSkimming, University of Oklahoma; Jahnavi Dirisina, The University of Oklahoma; Jude A. Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma; Allison Quiroga, University of Oklahoma

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and later adaptations such as the Washington STARSinvite participation by students who are highly motivated for an engineering degree yet had lessaccess to STEM curriculum than their peers or who identify in communities underrepresented inengineering or computing. The programs are modeled on athletic "redshirt" seasons where anincoming athlete has high motivation and potential, while needing additional strength or skilldevelopment. These developmental year programs focus on building supportive faculty- andpeer-mentored cohorts; strong math, science, and academic skill foundations; and self-management and leadership competencies [2].About seven years ago, we learned of University of Maryland-College Park FIRE, the First-YearInnovation and

Conference Session

S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Tena L. Roepke; Karli Katterle; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder

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School and High School Students.” 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA.[14] J. Mitchell-Blackwood, M. Figueroa, C. Kokar, A. Fontecchio, and E. Fromm (2010). “Tracking Middle School Perceptions of Engineering during an Inquiry Based Engineering and Science Design Curriculum.” American Society for Engineering Education, pp. 1-22.[15] M. Nathan and G. Pearson (2014). “Integration in K-12 STEM Education: Status, Prospects, and An Agenda for Research.” 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN.[16] N. A. Tran and M. J. Nathan (2010). “Pre-College Engineering Studies: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Pre- College Engineering Studies and Student Achievement in

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Joshua Eron Stone, University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering - Keystone Program; Forrest Milner; Sophie Roberts-Weigert

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efforts, outcomes, and student responses received by introducing ML tofirst-year engineering students in ENES100.PilotDuring the spring 2023 semester, a machine learning curriculum was piloted to three sections,totaling 120 students in ENES100. The goal was to determine the most effective way toimplement ML in ENES100. The team decided that the integration of hands-on, interactivemachine learning projects would be the most beneficial approach. Huang used a project basedlearning (PBL) paradigm when designing a machine learning module for first-year students atLoyola Marymount University because PBL has been shown to positively impact studentengagement, motivation, and self-efficacy [2]. Since ENES100 already follows a project basedapproach

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Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Srinivas Dustker is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include community engaged learning, integration of service-learning in undergraduate engineering cur- riculum, faculty development, curriculum development, education policy and technology integration in engineering education. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Manage- ment from B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India and his Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States. American c Society for

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Technical Session M5B

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Johanna P Casale, Drexel University

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the sectionheading, as appropriate.Project ApproachA summary of participating institutional metrics can be found in [6]. Briefly, the schools rangefrom small, private military institutes (1700 students on campus) to large private universities(15,000 students on campus).1. Content Delivery (Accessibility, Communication, Equivalency, Course Simplification)Intro to Engineering courses are continually evolving. Prior to the pandemic, the FYE team atDrexel University (DU, a large private university with 500 FYE students) was completelyredesigning their Intro to Engineering course in preparation for the Fall 2020 semester. The teamdeveloped an initial curriculum that was designed for virtual instruction, with up to 95% ofassignments converted to a

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

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rational decisions taken with creativeproblem-solving to achieve certain stated objectives within prescribed constraints. The role of design inan engineering curriculum is a key factor contributing to its success [1]. Engineering design projectsprovide students with a broad view related to the material presented in lectures. Through project-basedlearning, students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their learning experience and to shift from apassive to an active learning style [2,3]. To contribute to the development of engineering students, weincorporated a team-based design project informed by service-learning into a first-year engineeringcourse. This paper aims to outline the implementation of this project and evaluate its

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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instruction by providing an organizational framework of current motivation principles. A validated and reliable survey instrument, the MUSIC Inventory, was developed that was based on the MUSIC Model. Although not widely used in Engineering programs, this instrument may have increasing utility in coming years given the strong emphasis on student engagement. In Spring Semester 2022, we gave the MUSIC Inventory to 35 first-year engineering students at Michigan Technological University using a pre/post course method. As described in a forthcoming paper in Frontiers in Education 2022, the preceding semester we had a larger sample size (n = 300) but utilized a post-course only assessment to validate the motivation model factor