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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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and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as preparing students for the rigors of mathematics. His research interests in- clude engineering education, excellence in instruction, water and wastewater treatment, civil engineering infrastructure, and transportation engineering.Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is a University Lecturer in the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Collaborating with Librarians to Help First Year Students Explore Engineering Disciplines and Improve Research &

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Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Tiago R Forin, Rowan University

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over time and how the field impacts the world around them. These assignments aregrounded in real people and events so that students can make relations between what they seeand experience to what they are researching. These assignments are also further aligned with thematerials taught in Freshmen Course so students feel that they are not just doing busy work butare exploring another facet of the materials they have in class. This paper intends to show howeach assignment was structured for their initial use in Freshmen Course.Assignment Overview These three assignments are intended for a first-year level course, known as FreshmenCourse. At Rowan University, Freshmen Course is the first in a series of similar courses wherestudents are able

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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encouraging.Using available tutoring data, the researchers found the number of tutoring visits by ENGR 101students increased from 22 visits in fall 2016 to 44 visits in fall 2017. This increase was expectedsince attending tutoring was required during the pilot study. Although researchers expected anincrease in total number of indepent tutoring visits during the pilot study, it was originallysurmised that once students were over the awkwardness of an initial visit then they would bemore likely to use the resource again. It was disappointing to find no change in the number ofstudents with more than one tutoring visits. Fall 2016 had 17 students while fall 2017 only had16 students visit tutoring more than once. For future semesters, the researchers plan to

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Louie Elliott, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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work we selected Fused Depositionstudent funded research program to measure the Modeling (FDM) and polylactic acid (PLA) plastic filamentmechanical properties of parts created through additive as the technology and material and focused on the statisticalmanufacturing or 3D printing. It is difficult to predict the repeatability of the performance of the parts. This paperfinal performance of 3D printed parts due to the large reports on a work in progress research program which isnumber of technologies, materials, and print parameters performed with undergraduate students who aid in design,which result in a layered, composite structure that differs printing

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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Paper ID #24423Mapping Entrepreneurial Minded Learning with the Longitudinal Model ofMotivation and Identity in First-Year EngineeringMs. Renee Desing, Ohio State University Renee Desing is currently a graduate student at the Ohio State University in the Department of Engi- neering Education. Ms. Desing holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Pennsylvania State University. Most recently, Ms. Desing worked as a managing consultant for IBM Public Sector Advanced Analytics.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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State Uni- versity in 2006 and received her M.S. from Ohio State in 2007. In 2012, Krista completed her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State. Her engineering education research interests include investigating first-year engineering student experiences, faculty experiences, and the connection between the two. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 GIFTS PAPER - First Year Engineering collaborations with traditional engineering departments to introduce students to foundational concepts through hands-on laboratory exercises.Introduction and BackgroundFirst Year engineering students at The Ohio State University are required to take a two (2) coursesequence in

Conference Session

Technical Session VIII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati

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, internships andstudent research) and student organizations. All three of these activities provide students withopportunities to engage with engineering topics, while also increasing their social capital byinteracting with others in, or interested in, an engineering field.Although faculty have some control over student organizations, the area they can help the moststudents maintain their interest in engineering is in the courses they teach. For multiple reasonsthis is particularly important during the first year. First, the majority of first year students havenot had an opportunity to work or do research in an engineering-related field. Second, during thefirst year, students are often taking core courses, such as calculus, chemistry and physics

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Aubrey Wigner, Michigan State University; Megan K Halpern, Michigan State University; Isaac Record, Michigan State University

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Technology. His research focuses on integrating Makerspaces and Design Thinking with higher education to enhance learning through hands on interdisciplinary practices.Dr. Megan K Halpern, Michigan State UniversityDr. Isaac Record, Michigan State University Isaac Record is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University, where he directs the Collaborative Experiential Learning Laboratory and teaches courses in philosophy of science, science and technology studies, and critical making. His research seeks to situate our epistemic and ethical circumstances within a network of values, capabilities, and material and social technologies. Isaac holds a PhD and MA from the Institute for the

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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Camilla Corriette, Cameron University Ms. Corriette holds an A.S. in Secondary Education from Dominica State College, a B.A. in Mathematics from Cameron University and an M.S. in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. She is currently an instructor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Cameron University. Ms. Corriette has spent years teaching a variety of mathematics courses with a focus on freshman mathematics courses. Her research interests include community outreach, diversity, and math anxiety. Ms. Corriette serves as co-director for the department’s three outreach initiatives including the CU Engineering and Applied Mathematics Summer Academy.Mr. Tyler C Bishop, Cameron University Tyler Bishop is a

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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% solvingWhen the activity was introduced in class, students were 12%initially apprehensive about what can be designed, due to Research Team worktheir limited knowledge and exposure. When ideas were 12% 22%discussed, students began sketching rough diagrams and Designideas on a paper. As a part of the assignment, they started Process 16%building models using the parts given to them

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Susan M Bitetti, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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The Impacts of a Human-Centered Design Project on First Year Engineering Student Perceptions of Success Susan M. Bitetti and Ethan Danahy, Tufts UniversityBackground and MotivationIn our rapidly changing world, even more is demanded of engineering graduates than what was ​previously expected​ [1​, 2, 3]​. Research has pointed to a disconnect in the skills that employersdesire of engineering graduates and the skills that university coursework actually emphasize.Employers have been pushing for colleges and institutions to move beyond just “hardengineering” and prepare their students with a myriad of non-technical skills to best succeed inthe 21st century workplace. Surveys of industry

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 IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Gabriel R Burks, Drexel University; Matthew N VanKouwenberg, Drexel University; Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University

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Gabriel Burks holds his PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Drexel University, where his primary research focus was polymer physics and crystallization. He completed his Baccalaureate Degree in Physics with a minor in Chemistry from Grambling State University. Gabriel was a three year National Science Foundation GK-12 STEM Fellow, where he taught in partnering high school classrooms in the School District of Philadelphia. Gabriel’s educational passion is providing access to under-served groups and bridging community and higher education institution gaps. He is currently a postdoctoral research associate in the Bioengineering Department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he focuses on STEM

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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responsible for the design of building systems from initial planning stages through final project inspection and completion. Julia was involved in new and retrofit projects including hospitals, health clinics, assisted-living and nursing facilities, education facilities, office buildings, retail facilities, dormitories, and churches. In July 2003, Julia accepted a faculty position with K-State in the Architectural Engineering and Construction Science Department. She completed her Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering (2005) and her Doctorate (2010) in Education both from K-State. She is a Licensed Mechani- cal Professional Engineer in Kansas and Iowa and holds two ASHRAE Certifications - High-Performance Building

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Rosie Sullivan, Drexel University; Alison Stoute, Drexel University

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orientation course, University 101 (UNIV101). Although UNIV 101 is a university-wide initiative with general requirements, the Collegeof Engineering modified the course content to accommodate incoming engineering students. Theaverage class size was 27 students. Topics taught in the course varied weekly and included:navigating the campus; finding available resources at the University; how to schedule classes;defining what sub-disciplines of study were available in each of the specific engineeringdisciplines; and interacting with Professors who came into the classroom as Guest Speakers totalk about their research or how they became professors. The courses were taught byUndergraduate Advisors (typically matching the Advisors with their Advisees in the

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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students, and engineering educa- tion research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and transportation. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division. He is a part of the Transportation Engineering program in the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering department, helping with education initiatives for the Connected Cities for Smart Mobility Towards Resilient Transportation University Transportation Center. He is the advisor for NYU student chapter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers and Chair of the ITE Met Section Transportation Education Committee.Prof. Gunter W. Georgi, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering

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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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effective—in improving student learning and preparingsolder. graduates for new challenges. Later, the project was introduced (as the new first lab) ina third-year microcontrollers course, and simple soldering FUTURE WORKtutorial videos were created by one of the authors—as part of More first-year lab projects, within ECE, will be explored—a pre-lab assignment. Following the initial lab session, drawing on all three themes of Chu’s research: video/image,anonymous written surveys were given to students which sound, and touch sensors.included the question, “How did you feel about…the PSoC 4voltmeter soldering lab?” The response was

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Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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David Gee, Gannon University

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–construction of a service project which serves a on university property. The garden is maintained bycommunity need and also takes advantage of their university staff, many of whom volunteer their time. Newparticular skill set. For AY2017-18, the faculty team garden initiatives have been supported by FYS engineeringbroadened the idea of community to include the global students for many years. Also, each semester the universitycommunity in response to a joint United coordinates GU Give Day during which students, faculty,Nations/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and administrators spread out into surroundingHumanitarian Technology Challenge Sustainable

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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 VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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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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University, Shanghai, China, in 1995. He received M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering and applied mathematics, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, in 1998, 1999, and 2001, respectively. In 2008, Dr. Xu joined the Gor- don and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University. Between 2001 and 2008, he was an assistant professor and subsequently an associate professor in the Department of Electrical, Com- puter and Software Engineering at Penn State Erie, Erie, PA. His research interests include systems and control, hybrid and embedded systems, digital design, software/hardware enabled control applications, al- gorithms and optimization. He

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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alternative to 43 I feel I know what an engineer does. GNEG 1111H for students who are in the honors college, 46 I need to spend more time studying than I currently do. 47 I have strong problem solving skills. initially qualify to take Calculus II or higher math, and 58 I am confident that I will succeed in engineering study. are looking to gain skills beyond engineering 63 I tend to procrastinate, putting off the things I need to do fundamentals. GNEG 1301H outlines basics of research 70 I plan to join a student engineering organization. in the CoE and gives students the unique opportunity to

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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of the customer isemphasized. Art and engineering students use similar creative processes to help determine theirend products – sketching, discussion, expert opinions, and prototyping. Art and engineeringstudents also have varying degrees of interest in the relationship between form and function.To create the collaboration, the course instructors assembled discipline-based (engineering or art)student teams which were then combined as multi-discipline teams at various times during thedesign process life. Initially the discipline-based teams worked separately to build theirunderstanding of the client’s problem. The teams were then combined for future meetings.During the first combined meeting the students shared different viewpoints of the

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Michael Wilson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Paper ID #24455The Pracademic Pineapple ChallengeProf. Michael Wilson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst M.D. WILSON is a Professor of the Practice in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at the University of Massachusetts; his ”Pracademic” background combines rigorous research with prac- tical experiences. Wilson started, sold, and consulted Fortune companies in the University-Industry en- trepreneurial space for over twenty successful years. His broad research interests include Engineering Education, Entrepreneurship education. Professor Wilson may be reached at mdwilson@umass.edu

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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Paper ID #24421Effectiveness of Ethical Interventions in a First-Year Engineering Course: APilot StudyDr. Richard Tyler Cimino, ExEEd Department, Rowan UniversityDr. Scott Streiner, Rowan University Dr. Scott Streiner is an assistant professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, with a focus in engineering education. His research interests include engineering global competency, curricula and assessment; evidence-based teaching practices and curricular innovations applied to mis- conceptions; and

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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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. His research merges perspectives from psychology, computer science, and engineering design to create better human systems. This includes both systems of humans (teams, organizations, marketplaces) as well as systems that interact with humans (intelligent design tools, smart products).Dr. Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engi- neering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research interests include

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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students are able to build their knowledge bases andskillsets. Yet additional analysis is necessary to evaluate students’ true perceptions of their first-year experiences. To address this knowledge gap, focus group interviews and surveys wereconducted to gather reflections and input from upper-level students. Outcomes from thesubsequent analysis are intended to provide deeper insight into the value that students place ontheir initial experiences with engineering at the college level, allowing educators to betterinvolve first-year students in class while at the same time prepare them for their chosenprofessional pathways. The following research questions drive this study:After experiencing higher-level engineering coursework . . . 1) What value

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 V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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that is identified and researched by the student team.reflection and to assess the project’s plan for the design Over approximately 8 weeks of the semester, studentsteam that was temporarily assigned to their project. The implement the 5-step design process [4] wherein in theyauthors hope to engage in a spirited discussion on formulate their design objectives, identify required functionsemploying similar methods to challenge students in first and design constraints, propose realistic solutions, andyear design. implement and evaluate their solutions. Throughout this process, each student must

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

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Paper ID #24440Life Cycle Assessment and Economics in First Year EngineeringDr. Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland Suzanne Keilson is a faculty member at Loyola University Maryland. Her background and degrees are in Applied Physics and her research interests include signal processing, biomedical and materials en- gineering, design and STEM education. She has taught for the past twenty years, including in special cross-disciplinary first year programs. She is a frequent presenter at a variety of conferences and venues, is an active member of ASEE and the Mid-Atlantic section as well as both ASME and IEEE.Prof