Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

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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thefollowing manners [1]: • Gain an understanding of their role in the engineering community. • Learn to consider the consequences of design decisions at both local and global levels. • Learn how engineering underpins everyday life. • Learn how to place people at the heart of their designs. • Develop their engineering skills. • Develop skills in communication, planning and project management, effective distribution of work and collaboration.This program is specifically designed for first- and second-year engineering students. Notice that thefocus is on social aspects of engineering design rather than technical skill development. This is one

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

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

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information in ENGR 100, partly because the former versions of the course haddone so for over 20 years. These comments are in direct conflict with the intention of theredesigned interdisciplinary format of the course to de-emphasizes disciplinary information inclass. We plan to work with relevant campus partners to address this misunderstanding anddiscuss with the co-instructors to overcome this tension.Many first-semester students are not prepared for a project-based college course and courses thatemphasize teamwork responsibilities. Because these are both major components of theredesigned course, social awareness and ability to conduct two-way conversations with instructorand team members are crucial. Some students suffer from lower course and

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Brandon Crisel; Candace Auburn Rainwater, University of Arkansas

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hybrid delivery method did notwork for the instructors; we felt like we were not serving our students well. We also learnedsome new tools such as TinkerCad and tried new features of Blackboard. We plan to combineTinkerCad with a hands-on Arduino project in near future. We also plan to have one recordedsummary video for Introduction to Engineering every week for students with excused absences.Lastly, we noticed that students were more inclined to use virtual office hours. We will continueto schedule some online TA and instructor office hours to create more opportunities for studentswho need help with assignments.We expect the effects of pandemic to continue to impact our students’ performance and attitudein our classrooms. We also acknowledge

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT

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Although we are not fully sure of the project's goals, we are excited and proud to be on the team. Items Indicating the Storming Stage: 2 We are quick to get on with the task on hand and do not spend too much time in the planning stage. 7 The team leader tries to keep order and contributes to the task at hand. 9 We have lots of ideas but don't use many as we don't listen but reject before understanding them. 16 Many team members have their own ideas about the process and personal agendas are rampant. 20 The tasks are very different from what we imagined and seem very difficult to accomplish. 23 We argue a lot even though we agree on the real issues. 28 The goals we have

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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it ends upbeing an exercise and not an application-based project, which makes enquiry, a critical attribute of anengineering project. J. Krajcik et al. [13] indicated with their findings that the inquiry process made the studentsthoughtful in designing investigations and in planning procedures. The projects are student driven, so there isa better shot at the project success, when the problem statement is genuinely original, and solution to thatproblem has the potential to be directly implemented in a real-life application. W.E. Blank et al. [14] discussesthe concept of real-life and how the application-based projects act as a window into the adult life of the students.They focused their findings on the academic skills and knowledge used in

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

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

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motivationfactor on all of the other factors, as it has large beta weights predicting each of the other variables. The secondmodel is more succinct (i.e., simpler), but does not demonstrate the multifaceted nature of caring’s impact on ff the other motivational factors. Given the small total size of estimate differences (.07), we suggest the first model be used to guide future research as it demonstrates that various forms of motivation do not occur in isolation of one another. Future plans include replication of the path analysis using a larger sample size. In addition, further research on

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

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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theclassroom, can improve student performance and sense of belonging [9]. Persistence in an engineeringprogram can be drastically increased through the presence of extra-curricular activities that allow forfaculty and students to interact outside of the traditional classroom setting [10]. This has motivated manyacademic institutions to reimagine their first-year engineering programs. Often these programs adhere tothe classification scheme specifying the standard components of the first year that were outlined by K.Reid and D. Reeping [11]. Although many programs fall within this classification scheme, variationsarise based on the available institutional resources, institute identity and strategic plan, and overallinstitutional inertia that may prevent

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Jessica Martin, Baylor University; Jana Roste, Baylor University; Austin T. Smith, Baylor University; Shane Michael Meyer, Baylor University; Emma G Cartisano, Baylor University; Emily Sandvall, Baylor University; Andrea Pouso Morales, Baylor University

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, planned activities asthey articulated their definitions of involvement, a few—like Noah—explicitly describedinvolvement as something more abstract and informal: “Involvement. . .is being present. I thinkwhen I’m involved, it means I’m a part of the thing—a part of the places and the communitiesI’m in. So yeah, that that means being present to me.”Noah’s definition of involvement is particularly important since it reflects the reality of studentslived experiences. As we continued engaging students, it became apparent that theirinvolvement, as experienced and not just defined, extends beyond easily identifiable formalinvolvement opportunities. Informal group interactions—in dining halls, during student-initiatedstudy session, when walking together

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Hannah Nolte, The Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Marie Starkey, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher McComb, Carnegie mellon University; Nicolas F Soria Zurita, The Pennsylvania State University & Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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also consider the course content for each day and plan practices in advance. Duration Guided seated meditations of 3-5 minutes 1-2 times a week are likely to work well for first-year engineering courses. Students also requested a few longer practices be included when possible. Logistics Test the required technology before implementing these practices in-class to ensure the best practice experience for the students and the most efficient use of instructional time. Engagement Regularly encourage students to participate in the practices but do not force students. Also, urge students to reflect on their practice and how it has changed throughout the course.References[1] American

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

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what abilities or skills you want to gain, not the grade you want to get. While setting goals for course grades is important, do not include them here. • Explain why you set each one of these goals. In other words, why are they important to you? • Close with a discussion of how you propose to achieve each one of your goals. In other words, what is your plan? • Look back on the three personal goals you set at the beginning of the semester in Reflection 2. NOTE: If you did not submit Reflection 2, you must post a separate journal entry for it before completing Reflection 3. It will not