Conference Session

Technical Session VII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Matt Williams, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, First Year Advising Program

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” (Harborth, 2015, p 19). In keeping with this philosophy, we have sought methods tohelp our advisors have the time to do more than course planning. Effective advising helps studentstake stock of their interests and values and connect them to their academic, professional andpersonal goals. In other words, effective advising promotes introspection and reflection. Over thepast two and a half years, we have transformed our advising program using a flipped classroomapproach, combined with a series of questions designed to promote introspection and reflection inthe student.The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering requires students to meet with an advisor once persemester. To ensure this meeting occurs, a hold preventing registration is placed on each

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Stephen Roberts, University of Florida

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Growth Pains of A Summer-Bridge Program Stephen Roberts, University of Florida, srobe@eng.ufl.eduAbstractSince 1993, the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim’s College of Engineering has conducteda first-year bridge program for underrepresented students entering the college. The program,entitled the Successful Transition through Enhanced Preparation for Undergraduate Program(STEPUP), consists of two major components which take place during the students' first academicyear; a six-week summer residential program and an eight-month, non-residential program. Theresidential component of the program is the most rigorous and intensive and was developed toaddress

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Chester Levern Miller Jr, North Carolina State University; Rachel Elizabeth Worsham, North Carolina State University; Lori Nero Ghosal, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #24490Full Paper The Career Identity Program: Creating a Personalized Academic-to-Career Plan for First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Chester Levern Miller Jr, North Carolina State University Chester Miller currently serves as the Director of Living and Learning Initiatives at North Carolina State University with oversight of 16 living-learning communities serving approximately 2900 students. Chester has a strong blend of engineering, higher education knowledge and experience. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University and an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering from

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jack Bringardner, New York University; Gunter W. Georgi, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Victoria Bill, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Paper ID #24444From Design to Reality: Guiding First-Year Students from Design to Mak-erspace RealityDr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the General Engineering Department and Civil Engineer- ing Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He teaches the First-Year Engineering Program course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Assistant Director of Vertically Integrated Projects at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on Smart Cities Technology with a focus on transportation. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Tiago R Forin, Rowan University

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Paper ID #24381Development of Inclusive Freshmen Engineering AssignmentsMr. Tiago R Forin, Rowan University Tiago Forin is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education and researcher at Purdue University affiliated with XRoads Research Group, the Global Engineering Program and the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness. He received a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in environmental engineering from Purdue University. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25AbstractAt Rowan University, freshmen engineering students

Conference Session

Technical Session X

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2018 FYEE Conference

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John Krupczak Jr, Hope College

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. Engineering is in need of anintroductory course similar to disciplines such as economics, psychology, political science,philosophy, or even the geosciences. Economics, psychology, political science are among themost popular undergraduate majors yet few students are exposed to these disciplines in highschool. In many cases, an appealing gateway course draws students into these subjects.Introduction to Engineering courses typically assume that students electing to take the coursealready have a high level of commitment to a career in engineering. Exposure to the engineeringdesign process is a common course element along with development of skills related toengineering practice such as programming, use of spreadsheets, teamwork, ethics, andcommunication

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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

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. and departments on campus as well as topics related to professional development. In addition to these components, INTRODUCTION we strive to provide our students with appropriate level ofThe Freshman Engineering Program (FEP) in the College of instruction of engineering content which allows remediationEngineering (CoE) at the University of Arkansas was of under prepared students and unique opportunities forestablished in 2007 to improve the retention of first-year students who enter with advanced standing. This is why weengineering students to the sophomore year and ultimately offer several

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Thomas Jaworski P.E. P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #24446Work-In-Progress: Hands-On Engineering Design Activity for First Year En-gineering Students Using Lego PiecesDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Dean in the Office of the Dean, Newark College of Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ. He has taught several engineering courses primarily in the first year engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering departments and won multiple awards for excellence in instruc- tion. He also has worked on several programs and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #24452Work-in-Progress – Entrepreneurial Mindset in First-Year Engineering CoursesMs. Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University Mary Fraley is a Sr. Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include online/blended learning methods, entrepreneurial mindset, and applying LEAN to the process of teaching and learning.Ms. Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University Mary Raber currently serves as Assistant Dean for Academic Programs for the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University. She also serves as co-Director of the

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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

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]. Furthermore, previous studieshave shown that students more often leave their engineering degree programs due to a lack ofinterest and/or a poor classroom environment than for reasons related to challenging technicalcontent [4, 5]. To address these issues, researchers have investigated best practices for retainingstudents and have identified positive correlations between classroom practices and studentconfidence and commitment. Yet holes still exist in our understanding of the value students placeon their first-year coursework, particularly as they relate to their later experiences in engineeringclasses and professional work.At Ohio Northern University, the first-year engineer course sequence is expected to provide acommon foundation upon which all

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jessica Dolores Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Paper ID #24443Design Practica as Authentic Assessments in First-year Engineering DesignCoursesDr. Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Christopher McComb is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs with courtesy appointments in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engi- neering and the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. He earned dual B.S. degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from California State University Fresno as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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BALRAJ SUBRA MANI, New Jersey Institute of Technology; I. Joga Rao, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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, Determination, and striving for Excellence, in thisendeavor. This represents the art of building character in the minds of the young students.Non-pedagogical as it may be, that is exactly what we did in 2010 in a pilot project and found itvery rewarding. That is what we continued to do since then making this program a success. Thispaper describes the steps in this systematic approach to implement RE.What is reverse engineering?Experience is the teacher of all things. [2] RE is an invaluable learning experience and ateaching tool. It is “a scientific method of taking something apart in order to figure out how itworks.” [3] The technique does involve “an act that would otherwise be considered a copyrightviolation.” [3] Whereas, “copyright law has allowed

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland; Lynne C Elkes, Loyola University Maryland

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interaction with sophomore students in design teams. This now two-yearprogram allows sophomores to investigate engineering management, ethics and economics [2].Another source correlates understanding life cycle assessment (LCA) data with effectivedecision making while noting that students need training in applying economic concepts. Theauthors describe how LCAs were developed to “help students think about sustainability metricsin the context of economics.” [3].Story of StuffThis study started about three years ago in an Introduction to Engineering class. This class ispart of a first year seminar program that is required of all first year students. Students, regardlessof major, can choose this course as one of their seminar courses. Students were

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University

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and their performance Data from 247 first year engineering students for the 2016-in first year engineering programs. To promote retention in 2017 school year were collected from a Midwestern STEM-engineering programs, many first year programs now have oriented US university. Information collected included eachseparate classes for students in need of math skill student’s incoming math and ELA ACT scores, as well asdevelopment. But little is done to assess in-coming students’ final grades in first year composition (UN1015) and in theverbal or written communication abilities. Effective second class of a two-class introduction to engineeringcommunication is essential for their success as

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Katherine M Ehlert, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Sarah Jane Grigg, Clemson University

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major choice at the end of the fall semester. Future work will include a think-aloud interview protocol asking students to explain what they were thinking about their major asthey were responding to the survey. We anticipate two general outcomes of this work. First, thiswork will help improve the language used in surveys for FYE students to ensure that participantsare consistently interpreting prompts that evaluate fit, satisfaction, and anticipated plans tocomplete the program. Additionally, this work will also help elucidate how students in FYEprograms see that program relating to their discipline-specific engineering curriculum and howstudents begin to build their engineering identities.ConclusionsThis study begins to unpack how

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University Fort Wayne; Kimberly Warren O'Connor, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; S. Scott Moor P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Sara Marie Thomas

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Organizational Leadership (OL). She is also the Director of Graduate Studies in OL. She is an attorney, licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana, and she teaches law courses in both the undergraduate and Master’s degree programs in OL. Her primary research areas are employment law and cyber law, specifically related to the legal implications of social media use, data privacy, and sexting laws.Dr. S. Scott Moor P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Scott Moor is an Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of First-year Engineering at Indi- ana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. He received a B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from MIT. After more than a decade in industry, he returned

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Renee M. Desing, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Ohio State University

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incentive of a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards available for each university.Four members of the team visited each of the institutions to collect data. Data collectionconsisted of focus groups with first-year engineering faculty who implement EML in theclassroom, surveys of first- and fourth-year students to assess the short- and long-term impacts ofEML as it relates to motivation and identity, and observations of EML classrooms to note currentengagement in courses with EML practices.We identified students for the study by sending the survey to all undergraduate students in theirfirst or fourth year of study in the targeted programs at each institution and received about 50responses per school. The 51-item survey was administered using

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University

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University Dr. Feinauer is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Freshman En- gineering Coordinator at Norwich University. His scholarly work spans a number of areas related to engineering education, including P-12 engineering outreach, the first-year engineering experience, and incorporating innovation and entrepreneurship practice in the engineering classroom. Additionally, he has research experience in the areas of automation and control theory, and system identification. His work has been published through the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE); he is an active member of both organizations. He serves

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Hyunjae Park, Marquette University

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) along with their imagination and creativity to generate/create a product to help the ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE ACTIVITY underprivileged in our society. Figure 3 shows WITH DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY sample/selected CAD models of the project, in which all After two introductory sessions described in the previous design teams are required to create virtual CAD modelstwo sections, a new group of students (seven to nine students related to their design products or processes. Also, all teamsper team) perform a four-week long disruptive technology are required to properly address and

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #24448GIFTS – Getting Students to Make Fact-Based Presentations in a First YearEngineering CourseDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Dean in the Office of the Dean, Newark College of Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ. He has taught several engineering courses primarily in the first year engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering departments and won multiple awards for excellence in instruc- tion. He also has worked on several programs and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as preparing students

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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David Gee, Gannon University

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be a home base for volunteering and connecting10, university faculty and administration created a new in the community. The fundamental mission of St. Josephcourse –Freshman Year Seminar– which is required of House is to serve neighbors in the spirit and example of St.all incoming first year students. A service learning Joseph the Worker through programs and actions based oncomponent is included as a part of the course. For FYS service, simplicity, community, and reflection. GU alsostudents in the College of Engineering, their freshman directly supports several local community food banks byyear seminar course includes the engineering design and operating a vegetable garden –Gannon Goodwill Garden

Conference Session

Technical Session VIII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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Paper ID #24424Workshop: Taking it to the Next Level...Game-Based Learning in Engineer-ing EducationDr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learn- ing techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on student perception of the classroom environment, motivation and learning

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Richard Tyler Cimino, ExEEd Department, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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game-based learning. His funded research explores the nature of global competency development by assessing how international experiences improve the global perspectives of engineering students. His dissertation investigated how best to design and operationalize effective global program- ming strategies within engineering curricula. Dr. Streiner has published papers and given presentations in global engineering education at several national conferences. He has a passion for data analysis and has taught classes in probability and statistics, and teaches Freshman Engineering Clinic at Rowan University. Scott is an active member in the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) both locally

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #24447Work-In-Progress: Collaborating with Librarians to Help First Year Stu-dents Explore Engineering Disciplines and Improve Research & Writing SkillsDr. Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Dean in the Office of the Dean, Newark College of Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ. He has taught several engineering courses primarily in the first year engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering departments and won multiple awards for excellence in instruc- tion. He also has worked on several programs

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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

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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

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Sheila Erin Youngblood, Cameron University; Irene Camilla Corriette, Cameron University ; Tyler C Bishop, Cameron University

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criticalthinking through creative design; second, It’s MathE, a middle school enrichment program thatfocuses on problem solving and critical thinking through teamwork and mentorship; and third,the CU Empowering Women in Leadership and STEM Conference, which provides anopportunity for the university and surrounding community to learn from successful industryprofessionals. Each program demonstrates the importance of STEM within the region, engagesstudents at every level to reinforce their confidence as related to mathematics and engineering,and empowers them to pursue careers in mathematics and engineering at and beyond thecollege level.BackgroundThe US Department of Labor reports continued growth in the STEM field and a growing needfor qualified university

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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of Chemical Engineering. She coordinated STEM outreach for the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Exploring Issues Faced by Students in STEM Fields: First-Year Focus and First-Generation FocusAbstractWest Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is a small school that heavilyrecruits from the local area that consists of very small towns and rural areas (historicallyMontgomery, WV and currently Beckley, WV). WVU Tech University currently does not have aspecific first-year engineering program and is looking for ways to incorporate these concepts intothe existing student services, STEM

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer Felder Marley, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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Computer Engineering at Valparaiso University. His scien- tific research is in the area of nanotechnology. His pedagogical research interests include working with first-year students, design, ethics, and computer programming. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Completing a Lab in 50 Minutes: Optimizing Student Attention Span Jennifer Felder Marley and Douglas Tougaw Valparaiso University, jennifer.marley@valpo.edu, doug.tougaw@valpo.eduAbstract – Accommodating students’ relatively short pedagogical overhead to such a strategy, especially requiringattention spans is a significant

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Katie Loughmiller, Kansas State University; Julia A Keen P.E., Kansas State University; Katherine Marie Benton, Kansas State University

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2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Improving Recruitment and Retention Numbers in ARE/CNSBackgroundChanges in the program curriculum for both Architectural Engineering (ARE) and ConstructionScience and Management (CNS) at a Midwest Public University resulted in a new jointorientation class. Orientation (ARE/CNS 100) is a required course for all new students to theARE & CNS curriculum. The new course format was developed to provide exposure to bothsides of the department in design and construction. This course is offered in both the fall andspring semester. The fall semester is typically dominated by true freshmen and the springsemester is commonly a smaller class of transfer students from other institutions and

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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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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board and LCD module are sold engineer, educator, and researcher. His work has greatlywithout the “headers” soldered in. These must be purchased benefited us, and indirectly our students, we believe.for the board but may be included with the LCD. Altogether In addition, we thank the NSF for providing somethis involves having students solder about 50 pins. funding to us in this work. Part of this material is based upon work supported by the IUSE program of the Division of DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Undergraduate Education of the National Science Foundation