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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

six General Education outcomes. The overalltheme of the seminar, as well as the topics of the individual seminar sections, are determined bythe faculty. Based on the freshman population, there are typically 14-28 different seminar topicsand 18-23 sections with approximately 20 students per section. Because of the broad nature ofthe General Education outcomes, each seminar section varies in its particular topic, spanningmany different disciplines. The School of Engineering at The Citadel used the curriculum updateas an opportunity to engage both engineering and non-engineering students with engineeringtopics in the freshman seminars. The new plan calls for each section of the Freshman Seminar tobe matched with a three-credit-hour composition

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Andrew Assadollahi, P.E., Christian Brothers University; Sarah Swain, Christian Brothers University; Sam Das

conclusion of the CE 113 course includes select land surveying topics with associated fieldpractices, which does not including scientific programming.Course Development ProcessThe general process adopted in order to develop this course can be applied to developing anyapplied-engineering programing course and is summarized as follows. (1) Identify the potentialneed for the content by investigating program and curricular data that include course evaluationsand student performance in later courses. (2) Develop content that can be delivered to first-yearstudents by analyzing pre-requisite material. Cater the topics to the level of mathematics andscience at which the first-year students are. (3) Identify any applicable ABET Student Outcomes.(4) Collect

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Pichayathida (Alice) Luanpaisanon, University of Virginia; Carter Kenneth McCullough, Human Machine Interface Research Lab; Ryan Van Der Zee, Caterpillar Inc.; Ruth Wertz P.E., Valparaiso University; Reva E. Johnson, Valparaiso University

Bioelectrical Engineering.Mr. Ryan Van Der Zee, Caterpillar Inc. Ryan Van Der Zee is a Mechanical Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. He earned his B.S. degree Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Valparaiso University.Prof. Ruth Wertz P.E., Valparaiso University Dr. Wertz is an Assistant Professor of General Engineering at Valparaiso University, located in Valparaiso Indiana. She has earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Trine University, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education also from Purdue University. Dr. Wertz teaches courses in First-Year Engineering and Statics. Her research interests include K-8 outreach, spatial

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Jacqueline Ann Stagner P.Eng., University of Windsor; Jennifer Sears, University of Windsor; Giselle St Louis, University of Windsor; Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor

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Paper ID #32033Work In-Progress: Mental Health Initiatives and TAO at the University ofWindsorDr. Jacqueline Ann Stagner P.Eng., University of Windsor Dr. Stagner is the Undergraduate Programs Coordinator in the Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Windsor.Mrs. Jennifer Sears, University of Windsor Jennifer Sears PhD. Candidate Research & Graduate Assistant BASc. Mechanical Engineering, EIT Department of Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada Professional Experience: 10 + years with General Motors of Canada 4T40E automatic transmission (Su- pervision/Mainline

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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learning generally. The topicsfor our first semester courses are structuredby computational topics, which are mostlytopics in a learning progression for beginningMATLAB, read from left to right side of thetree shown conceptually in Figure 2.Results and Observations to DateOur assessment for the reboot of our first-yearengineering program has been systematicfrom rollout. Thus far, assessment hasfocused both on attitudinal and direct student outcome measures. The attitudinal assessment hasdemonstrated strong student acceptance for (a) our near-peer mentoring program, (b) the revisedlearning space, (c) the laptop use as an integral part of the first-year experience, and, to a lesserdegree but still positive, for (d) the inverted delivery model. These

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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James Lenn, Wayne State University; Fatmir Menkulasi P.E., Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jessie Mazin Yousif-Dickow; McKayla Kleinschrodt; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

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on the faculty of Wayne State University’s College of Engineering since 2008, researching topics in advanced engine combustion and optical diagnostics at the University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR). As an Associate Professor of the Mechani- cal Engineering Department, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on combustion engines, fluid mechanics and emissions formation processes. Prior to joining Wayne State, he has worked for the energy industry as an environmental engineer addressing air, soil and groundwater contamination; and served as an instructor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Jansons holds B.S. (1990), M.S. (1992) and Ph.D. (2005) degrees in Mechanical

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering; Tojan Rahhal, University of Missouri - Columbia; Hani Salim P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia

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Paper ID #32090Work In Progress: Engineering Success Bridge Program: Creating Sense ofBelonging through Campus and Industry Supported Summer Bridge Pro-gramMr. Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering Victor Alonso Bradford currently serves as the Director of First Year Engineering (FYE) and Chapter Advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the University of Missouri – College of Engineering (Mizzou). As a first-generation college graduate, Victor is committed to bringing STEM awareness and access to all who are interested. He has made a career in providing access to students

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Andrew Assadollahi, P.E., Christian Brothers University; Kyle Raburn

Paper ID #32039Full Paper: Effects of a Computational-Based First-Year EngineeringCourse on Student PreparationDr. Andrew Assadollahi, Christian Brothers University Dr. Assadollahi is a native Memphian and a 2005 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Dr. As- sadollahi earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structural engineering from Christian Brothers University in 2009. He also earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Christian Brothers University in 2009, concentrating in applied differential equations. He earned a M.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Memphis in 2010 with a concentration

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Blakeley Calhoun

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faculty for advising. engineers entered with engineering undeclared as aDual: Each student has two advisors. A member of the major as most do not graduate in the major theyinstructional faculty advises the student on matters related tothe major. An advisor in an advising office advises the denoted at admission [4].student on general requirements, procedures, and policies. A second conference proceeding outlined a similarTotal Intake: Staff in an administrative unit are model of co-advising, differing by assignment to anresponsible for advising all students for a specified period of instructor in the first year and not

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Koenraad E Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton; Michael Elmore, State University of New York at Binghamton

1 hour Lecture Guest Lecturers: Departments, Local Industry, 1 hour Lecture Lead by: Division Faculty Lectures Intro to 2 days a week Advising, etc. 1 day a week Topics: Main Concepts, Use of Math in (M&W) (M or W) Topics: Main Concepts, Engineering Disciplines, Engineering (300+ Students) (75+ Students) Career Advice, Daily lives of engineers. Taught by: Faculty and Graduate

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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McKayla Kleinschrodt; James Lenn, Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

State University’s College of Engineering since 2008, researching topics in advanced engine combustion and optical diagnostics at the University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR). As an Associate Professor of the Mechani- cal Engineering Department, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on combustion engines, fluid mechanics and emissions formation processes. Prior to joining Wayne State, he has worked for the energy industry as an environmental engineer addressing air, soil and groundwater contamination; and served as an instructor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Jansons holds B.S. (1990), M.S. (1992) and Ph.D. (2005) degrees in Mechanical Engineering, earning his

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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

. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application-oriented course for engineering students placed in pre-calculus courses. He has also developed and co-teaches the Fundamen- tals of Engineering Design course that includes a wide spectra of activities to teach general engineering students the basics of engineering design using a hands-on approach which is also engaging and fun. He is an Institute for Teaching Excellence Fellow and the recipient of NJIT’s 2018 Saul K. Fenster Innovation in Engineering Education Award.Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Samuel John, Wayne State University; Cameron Hanson, Wayne State University; James Lenn, Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

.). Jansons has authored over forty peer-reviewed, engine-related publications, and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and on the Board of Associates of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Internal Combustion Engine Division (ICED). He is a 2012 recipient of SAE’s Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, conferred in recognition of significant contributions to teaching, research and student development and a 2015-16 Fulbright Scholar. Jansons has twenty years’ experience working with optical engines, and leads a research group of qualified and expe- rienced graduate students. Jansons serves as the Director of Early Engineering Programs, administering the core group of STEM courses common to