Conference Session

Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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FYEE Conference Sessions

Foist, Xuping Xu, Timothy Gage, Seth Truitt, and Matthias Schmidt California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.edu, xxu@ calbaptist.edu, MatthiasHans.Schmidt@calbaptist.edu, TimothyDean.Gage@calbaptist.edu, Seth.Truitt@calbaptist.eduAbstract - Recent National Science Foundation (NSF) curricula: subjects are taught in isolation, without properresearch, aimed at improving the Electrical and context, and do not adequately prepare students to integrateComputer Engineering (ECE) curriculum across all four that knowledge. In addition, labs were not used effectively.years, makes strategic use of laboratory projects. The That study recommended a “spiral model” and

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Rod B. Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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FYEE Conference Sessions

Rod Foist, Xuping Xu, Timothy Gage, Seth Truitt, and Matthias Schmidt California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.edu, xxu@ calbaptist.edu, MatthiasHans.Schmidt@calbaptist.edu, TimothyDean.Gage@calbaptist.edu, Seth.Truitt@calbaptist.eduAbstract – Recent National Science Foundation (NSF) Chu’s work is motivated by an earlier 5-year study ofresearch, aimed at improving the Electrical and engineering education [2] which found a deficiency in theComputer Engineering (ECE) curriculum across all four curricula: subjects are taught in isolation, without properyears, makes strategic use of laboratory projects. The context, and do not adequately prepare students

Conference Session

Technical Session V

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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FYEE Conference Sessions

forrequirements and then utilize the free design weeks 8 and 10 support.to address the challenges. REFERENCES OUTCOMES AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESULTS [1] Terranova, B. et. al, "Work in Progress: Curriculum Revision andThis course was first piloted in the fall quarter of 2017, Classroom Environment Restructuring to Support Blended Project-involving two sections of about forty-eight students each and Based Learning in First-Year General Engineering Laboratory Courses", Proceedings of 2017

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Brittney Lynn Masters, Ohio Northern University

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FYEE Conference Sessions

carrying out calculations with proper significant figures,among other items. The second semester was devoted to an open-ended hypothetical designproject aimed at alleviating poverty in a developing country; topics in this course included theengineering design process, project management, social entrepreneurship, product life cycles,and the Engineering Grand Challenges. Learning objectives across both semesters also includedeffective communication and teamwork. Classroom activities were largely team-based, withstudents commonly working in groups of four. Course sections were mixed disciplines.Literature ReviewAs noted in works by Reid et al. [2, 3], there is little consistency nationwide among coursesdesigned for first-year engineering students

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Michael Wilson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

while providing enduring understanding for the life-long learner. High school teachers will be able to apply the workshop curriculum into their offering regardless of subject matter expertise. Specifically, the essence of teaching differentiation to teachers is to help connect theory into practice and to promote accountability (Kaplan, et al 1998). In order to accommodate teaching differentiation for accommodating ENE learning, there are five key points to the workshop. 1. Teaching pace – the students know the fundamental concepts through the workshop exercises the knowledge is extended. The use of pre-tests and anchoring activities is essential prior to engaging the activity. This ensures that

Conference Session

Technical Session I

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

applied project-based experiences among lower development, etc. In addition, lectures on entrepreneurshipdivision courses causes many students to lose interest and were integrated during Winter quarter to allow students toleave engineering during the first year, without understanding develop a business plan related to the quadcopter project.the importance of rigorous training in math and physical Lab sessions were designed for students to apply thesciences. Many programs implemented innovative first-year technical contents to their project and were co-instructed bycourses to enhance engineering curriculum and increase graduate teaching assistants and laboratory staff. Studentsstudent retention [1