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WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Engagement

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Lauren Miranda Lingar; Abbey Williams; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Paper ID #20939Motivation Profiles of Non-Major Computer Programmers in a Flipped Class-room EnvironmentLauren Miranda LingarAbbey WilliamsDr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Divi- sion at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include the impact of metacognitive and self-regulated learning development on engineering student success, particularly in the first year. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Hamid Rad, Washington State University

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Paper ID #20926Learning Experience in Mechanical Engineering First-Year StudentsDr. Hamid Rad, Washington State University Hamid Rad, Ph.D., P.E., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University, Vancouver. His areas of teaching and research interest include mechanical engineering design, design methodologies, and dynamic systems. His primary interest is teaching at undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the area of solid mechanics and design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Learning Experience for

Conference Session

WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University

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Paper ID #20952An Introductory Course in Electrical Engineering: Lessons Learned andContinuing ChallengesDr. Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University Melinda Holtzman received her Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a Senior Instructor in the ECE department at Portland State University.Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Pro- fessor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. In this role he has led

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Christina Frederick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Matthew Pierce, Embry-Riddle Human Factors and Systems; Andrew Calvin Griggs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Li Ding, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

engineer, she is transitioning into an educator, and has been working with other principle researchers on education studies since 2015. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A Get Rid of Your Students’ Fear and Intimidation of Learning a Programming Language Christina Frederick, Matthew Pierce, Andrew Griggs, Li Ding, Lulu Sun Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, frederic@erau.edu, piercem5@my.erau.edu, griggsa2@my.erau.edu, dingl@erau.edu, sunl@erau.eduAbstract – Knowledge of computer programming is very

Conference Session

Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University; Alistair Cook, Colorado State University; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University

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department, the curriculum studies. Consequently, students feel more engaged in theirof the first-year course entitled “Engineering Graphics education and this open the door to be more passionate aboutand Computing” has been changed through an addition their learning in universities [2].of a design project. This project is based on the Project-Based Service Learning (PBSL) is one of theEngineering without Borders (EWB) Challenge methodologies that have been used to apply the concept of(www.ewbchallenge.org) which lets the first-year service learning in which the students are assigned to workengineering students work on an international project, on a real

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Academic Support

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Kristine K. Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth L Hutchins, Tennessee Tech University

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Paper ID #20885Utilizing an Institution’s QEP and Applying Career Development and Learn-ing Principles into an Engineering FYE CourseDr. Kristine K. Craven, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Kris Craven is currently the Interim Chairman of the General and Basic Engineering (GBE) Depart- ment and a tenured Assistant Professor of the same department at Tennessee Tech University (TTU). I have been employed by TTU since 2000 primarily teaching in the Basic Engineering Program. I have also been teaching junior level courses for the Mechanical Engineering department for several years. In addition to ASEE, I am a member of

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research - Focus on Engineering Design

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2017 FYEE Conference

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FELIX ORLANDO MARTINEZ-RIOS, Universidad Panamericana

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Paper ID #20937A first year design experience based on SAE Aero Design contest to supportABET learning outcomes and engineering vocation in freshmen studentsDr. Ing. FELIX ORLANDO MARTINEZ-RIOS, Universidad Panamericana BS Physics (1985) by Universidad de la Habana, Cuba, MS in Computer Science (2005) and PhD in Computer Science (2010) by Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey, M´exico. Top Management Program AD IPADE Business School, Mexico in 2010. Head of Industrial Engineering from 1998 to 2000 and Head Informa- tion Technologies Engineering from 2000 to 2009 at Universidad Panamericana, Mexico city. Dean of Engineering School at

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Issues in the First Year - Focus on Classroom Activities

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Hyunjae Park, Marquette University

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overall structure and design (CAD) practice. The project-based learning (PTBL)topics of the course. approach described in Table I has been used in this course for the students to study and practice the topics of engineering TABLE IV graphics fundamentals and computer-aided design (CAD) FRESHMAN ENGINEERING DISCOVERY 1 – OVERALL COURSE STRUCTURE AND TOPICS through the use of the textbook developed by this author [9]. Engineering Graphics Introduction to

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WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Problem Solving

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2017 FYEE Conference

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James Lloyd Long, Liberty University; Carolyn Ziebart, Liberty University

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. This course introducesComputational Sciences was established in 2007 and engineering neophytes to the principles of problem solving,currently offers undergraduate programs in Computer critical thinking, programming concepts, engineering ethics,Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & and the engineering design process. Students enrolled in theSystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and course must function at a precalculus or higher level ofComputer Science (with four cognates), as well as a mathematics, which may be satisfied by concurrentgraduate program in Cyber Security. The First Year enrollment. There are currently no restrictions to

Conference Session

Issues in the First Year - Focus on Classroom Activities

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Robert A Ward IV, Everett Community College

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that by leveraging such discuss the basis for these requirements. Later in the paper,approaches “resulting courses are accessible to a wider range several mental models are provided of both the basic functionof students and incorporate active learning.” While I agree of a computer and of some of the key abstractions:that such approaches have merit, I am cautious about conditionals, loops and functions.focusing on the “higher cognitive levels of Bloom's The reason that these abstractions must provide a cleartaxonomy.” I think we should first ensure we have built a and effective model is that students no longer have a basis tosolid base from which to proceed

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Academic Support

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Donald F. Hayes PE, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Wonjoon Hong, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; MATTHEW L BERNACKI, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Nicholas Voorhees

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University in Philadelphia and also holds master’s degrees in Experimental Psychology from Saint Joseph’s University and Social Work from Temple University. Prior to arriving at UNLV, Matt worked at the Learning Research & Development Center (University of Pittsburgh) and the Human Computer Interaction Institute (Carnegie Mellon University) as a postdoc- toral researcher at LearnLab. Matt’s research focuses on (1) the roles that motivations and metacognitive processes play when learners use technologies like hypertext, intelligent tutoring systems, and learning management systems, (2) the development of interventions and software to promote effective learning strategies, and motivation to learn, and (3) the

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Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

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John Edward Miller, Baylor University; Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University

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Paper ID #20924First-year Redesign: LabVIEW, myRIO, EML, and MoreMr. John Edward Miller, Baylor University John Miller is a Senior Lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Baylor Univer- sity. He teaches a wide range of courses, including the first-year program, mid-level laboratories, control systems, and capstone design. These courses lean heavily on hands-on experience and active learning. He has a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Baylor University, and currently serves as the Assistant Chair for the department.Dr. Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University Carolyn Skurla is

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Issues in the First Year - Focus on Classroom Activities

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Shankar Ramakrishnan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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that if they have not achieved competency in one or more ofcompetency-based assessment played a major role by helping the course objectives, they have a last and final attempt thatmid and low achieving students to fail in the first attempt and can be used to demonstrate the competency. As for thelearn. This indicates that in course objectives that are tested flipped classroom technique, some of the students who preferby hands-on methods, the competency-based learning reading seemed to have a negative reaction to using atechnique is useful to adopt. computer to watch and rewind lectures. This could be In the case of CT Coding, which is a take-home attributed

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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Akshay Sharma, Virginia Tech + Autodesk

Paper ID #20918Workshop: Implementing Cloud Collaboration using Fusion 360 into a First-Year Engineering Design CourseDr. Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University Dr. Cory Brozina is an assistant professor and the Director of First Year Engineering at Youngstown State University. He completed his B.S. and M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and his PhD is in Engineering Education, also from Virginia Tech. His research interests include: Learning Analytics, First-Year Engineering and Assessment.Ms. Akshay Sharma, Virginia Tech + Autodesk Akshay Sharma, an Associate Professor, is passionate about

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Academic Support

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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demonstration school in Florida.Dr. Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming Dr. Mike Borowczak is the Director of the Cybersecurity Education and Research center (CEDAR) and a faculty member of the Computer Science department at the University of Wyoming. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2013) as well as his BS in Computer Engineering (2007) from the University of Cincinnati. His research focused on detection and prevention of information leakage from hardware side channels. Mike’s current research interests include developing homomorphic encryption, compression and parallelized algorithms for streaming and pseudo-streaming data sources while develop- ing authentic cyber learning experiences for K-20

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research - Focus on Engineering Design

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Akhan Almagambetov, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; John M. Pavlina, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Eng. Ed., vol. 50, no. 2, Apr. 2013, pp. 139–156. [4] J.A. Simões, C. Relvas, and R. Moreira, "Project-based teaching- learning computer-aided engineering tools," European J. Eng. Ed., vol. 29, no. 1, Mar. 2004, 147-161. [5] C. Baillie and G. Percoco, "A study of present use and usefulness of computer-based learning at a technical university," European J. Eng

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WIP: Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Emily Sandvall, Baylor University; Deanna Calder; Megan Harper, Baylor University; Zachary Bruce Jackson, Baylor University; Billy Joel Baker

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the The Power of Two Mentoring Program, provides studentsclassroom environment. These Peer Mentors become with optional support through intentional relationships withteaching assistants charged with communicating timely upper-division students. Pre-engineering students can opt innew student messages in addition to building for a deeper, more connected mentoring experience throughcommunity. The Power of Two mentoring program, this program supported by the ECS Learning Resourcehosted by the ECS Learning Resource Center, a success Center, a success center specifically for engineering andcenter designed for ECS students, is an application- computer

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Issues in the First Year - Focus on Self-Efficacy

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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pedagogy, reflective learn- ing and critical thinking as aids to enhanced student learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 You Might (or Might Not) Know More Than You Thought: Student Self-Perception vs. Performance in First Year Engineering Graphics and Computer Programming Natalie Van Tyne Virginia Polytechnic Institute, nvantyne@vt.eduAbstract - The results of a beginning of semester survey of efficacy, namely performance accomplishment,students’ current abilities in engineering graphics and

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2017 FYEE Conference

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; James Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University

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engineering design and providing service learning opportunities for first-year programming students through various K-12 educational activities. Dr. Estell is a Member-at-Large of the Executive Committee for the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and also serves as a program evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission. He is also a founding member and serves as Vice President of The Pledge of the Computing Professional, an organization dedicated to the promotion of ethics in the computing professions through a standardized rite-of-passage ceremony.Dr. James Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University Dr. Hylton is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He pre- viously

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Sharri Lee Kornblum, CSULA engineering department; Zanj Kano Avery El; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #20958Enhancing Engineering First-Year Experience (FYrE) through Supplemen-tal InstructionDr. Sharri Lee Kornblum, CSULA engineering department Dr. Sharri Lee Kornblum teaches for the math and engineering department at CSULA. Prior to that she taught at Belmont High School. Dr. Kornblum primarily teaches the calculus series. She designed and facilitates the ”Academic Excellence Workshops” for the engineering department. Her primary research area is in cooperative learning workshops and the psychology of teaching and learn- ing. She enjoys working with undergraduates and helping them become successful learners and is

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Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Ohbong Kwon, New York City College of Technology; Juanita C But, New York City College of Technology; Sunghoon Jang, NY City College of Technology of CUNY

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Paper ID #20920Improving Disciplinary Literacy in an Electronics courseDr. Ohbong Kwon, New York City College of Technology Ohbong Kwon is an Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Engineering Technology Depart- ment at New York City College of Technology of City University of New York. He received his B.S. and M.S. in the department of Electrical Engineering from Hanyang University in Korea and his M.S. and Ph.D. in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. His area of research includes digital signal processing, digital design and control systems.Dr. Juanita C But, New

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WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Kerry E Patterson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University

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the discipline. Examples of projects may [2] Mills, J, E, Treagust, D, F, "Engineering Education – Is Problem-include a clean wood-burning stove for mechanical, a Based or Project-Based Learning the Answer?", Australasian J. ofpedestrian bridge over a river for civil/environmental, and the Engng. Educ., online publication 2003,development of a health systems phone application for http://www.aaee.com.au/journal/2003/mills_treagust03.pdfelectrical/computer. [3] Woods, D, R, Hrymak, A, N, Marshall, R, R, Wood, P, E, Crowe, C, M, et al, “Developing Problem Solving

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Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Rouzbeh Tehrani, Temple University; Mohammad F. Kiani, Temple University; Evangelia Bellas, Temple University; John Joseph Helferty, Temple University; Won H Suh, Bioengineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University

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UniversityDr. John Joseph Helferty, Temple University Dr . John J. Helferty is an Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing. He received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Temple University in 1983, his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in 1984 and 1987, respec- tively. Dr Helferty has received four American Society for Engineering Education Faculty Fellowships, of which two were at the Naval Air Development Center in PA and the other two were at NASA’s Jet Propul- sion Laboratory in Pasadena CA. Currently he is working on NASA funded projects for the design and construction of autonomous mobile robots and rotorcraft that

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WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Problem Solving

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2017 FYEE Conference

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David Joseph Ewing, The University of Texas at Arlington

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become a primary focus at the University of economic backgrounds, and prior knowledge among studentsTexas at Arlington (UTA). UTA conducted a study that at UTA, ENGR 1300 utilizes the Student-Centered Activefound students were ill-equipped in the areas of problem Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogiessolving, professional writing, and computer (SCALE-UP) method. This method, developed at NC Stateprogramming. Therefore, UTA has recently created a University [1] and now utilized in many universities [2],new first year engineering course focused on improving focuses on creating a highly active and collaborativethese specific skill areas using the Student-Centered

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Leotis L. Parrish, North Carolina A&T State University; Ava W. Dickens, North Carolina A&T State University; Tamara L Fuller, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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university is dedicated to learning,versity. This 5-1/2-week residential pre-college bridge pro- discovery, and community engagement. NCATSU is the na-gram is used to recruit, retain, and graduate minor- tion's largest producer of African American bachelor of sci-ity freshmen engineering and computer science students ence graduates in engineering and computer science. The en-and to provide a sense of community. Since the inception gineering and computer science programs are housed in thein 2005, the HOME Program has recruited 189 students College of Engineering (COE).into the program. Each summer, a cohort of approxi- The COE at NCATSU is home to seven different depart-mately 20 students are

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Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas, Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

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) task-specific and not customizable. They can also be veryand personnel (faculty and graduate teaching assistants) costly when applied to a large class desiring hands-onrequired. The statics project is considered simple to experience.implement at a low-cost but effective and appreciated by Some course learning outcomes for the two creditthe students. Continuous improvements to the project are freshman course are stated as follows and the projectmade based on faculty observations and assessments, as discussed here relates to one part of outcome 1. It also relateswell as a survey administered to the students. to outcomes 2 and 3

Conference Session

WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Problem Solving

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Lauren Corrigan, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, The Ohio State University

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, Testing, Building/ the timing and spikes in certain categories of the project. WithConstructing, CAD, and Other. These timesheets served as a substantial data in future years, trends can be computed thattalking point for faculty during regular progress meetings will be helpful when planning the course for subsequentwith the teams to discuss the distribution of work. Some of years. Figure 3 is useful when meeting with teams to discussthe trends faculty are interested in include how gender factors distribution of work from a category perspective. If Studentinto the distribution of work, how the workload relates to A is spending most of his/her time on documentation butcredit hours and learning

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Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Gunter W. Georgi P.E., NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Victoria Bill, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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projects learn fromIntroduction to Engineering and Design course. This pilot the creativity and technical skills required to turn their ideassection has been offered for both Fall 2016 and Spring into reality. As hobbyists, these makers are afforded the2017 semesters. The faculty for this 3 credit hour first- ability to work on any project that interests them. However,year course are developing an advanced project for even with cheaper electronics and prototyping tools manystudents who want a challenge beyond the current people still do not have access to or seek out the resourcesoptions. There are three different project choices that necessary for this type of experiential learning. So, why

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2017 FYEE Conference

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Harry Ingle Jr., Tennessee Technological University; Kristine K. Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth L Hutchins, Tenneessee Tech University; Linda Christine Randolph, Tennessee Technological University; Carol McGee, Tennessee Technological University

University Linda Randolph is a freshman and sophomore advisor for the Computer Science Department and a fresh- man, sophomore, and junior advisor for the Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Department at Tennessee Technological University. She earned her MA in English with an emphasis in American Lit- erature from San Diego State University, and she teaches English part time. She lives in Cookeville, TN, with her two children, Steven and Allison.Ms. Carol McGee, Tennessee Technological University Carol McGee is an academic advisor in the Department of Enrollment Management specializing in ad- visement for the College of Engineering. She earned her BS in management from the New School for Social Research in New

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2017 FYEE Conference

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James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Paper ID #20916Adopting Evidence-based Instruction through Video-Annotated Peer ReviewDr. James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach James J. Pembridge is an Assistant Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. His research has focused on mentoring as pedagogy for project-based courses and understanding the adult learning characteristics of undergraduate students.Ms. Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ