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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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Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Paper ID #32030GIFTS: Overcoming Student Resistance to Active Learning: First-YearEducator’s Experiences of Transferring Research into PracticeDr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is a Assistant Professor - Engineering Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology.. His research is focused on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, assessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from

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Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Stephen Otondi, New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Paper ID #32028Work In Progress: Assisting Academically Underprepared EngineeringStudents in MathematicsDr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor - Engineering Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research is focused on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, and as- sessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California

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Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Blakeley Calhoun

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-advising model infused several Research on academic advising stands to gainformative topics and activities into the first-year engineering from applying a CRT lens. For example, previouscourse. These included major selection; identification of peer- research at one institution reported a change insupport mechanisms; references to available counseling, advising structure increased student satisfactiontutoring and career-planning resources; periodical remindersregarding academic deadlines; check-ins to identify students at overall [4]; however, it failed to account for possibleacademic and/or medical risk; and early interventions for differing experiences among engineeringstudents who experienced

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

multiple awards for excellence in instruction. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, 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 include engineering education, integration of novel technologies into engineering classroom, excellence in instruction, water, and wastewater treatment, civil engineering infrastructure, and transportation engi- neering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Pilot Program: Infusing Rubin Education into First-Year SeminarIntroductionThe purpose of this GIFTS and paper is to

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Sherif Abdelhamid, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mona Aly, Arab Academy for Science,Technology and Maritime Transport; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

% agreement at theend. Researchers read a random sample of 200 tweets and developed initial categories that wereused to code another random sample of 200 tweets. Codebook analysis revealed eight maincategories representing different topics and uses of Twitter by various users (students, educators,universities, among others). Most of the tweets were describing the first-year experience, notonly from students’ perspective but also from educators and teachers. Various emotions werecaptured in the tweets, see figure 2. (a) (b) Figure 2: (a) The distribution of codes/categories extracted from the tweets, (b) A detailed distribution of different emotions as expressed through the

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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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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Moshe Kam P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Paper ID #32048Getting Students to Explore Engineering Ethics through Debate-StylePresentationsDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Professor of Engineering Education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Newark College of Engineering located in Newark, New Jersey. He has developed and taught several engineering courses primarily in first-year engineering, civil and environmental engineer- ing, and general engineering. He has won multiple awards for excellence in instruction. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, and initiatives to help

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Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside; Joe Michael Allen, University of California, Riverside

Paper ID #32034An online course for freshmen? The evolution of a successful online CS1courseProf. Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside Frank Vahid is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Univ. of California, Riverside. His research interests include CS/engineering education, and embedded systems. He is a co-founder of zyBooks.com.Joe Michael Allen, University of California, Riverside Joe Michael Allen is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of California, Riverside. His current research focuses on finding ways to improve CS education, specifically focusing on introductory

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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

Image-guided technologies for a better tomorrow.Mr. Cameron Hanson, Wayne State UniversityMr. James Lenn, Wayne State University James Lenn has been at Wayne State University since 2013, first as part time faculty and more recently as a Lecturer. He teaches a freshman design course and several electrical engineering courses. Prior to taking a position at WSU, he had worked in industry as an engineer and engineering manager for roughly 30 years.Prof. Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University Marcis Jansons, Ph.D., P.E. Marcis Jansons has been 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

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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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and supporting them to achieve their higher education goals. He is fortunate to work alongside some of the greatest students, faculty, and staff that the world has to offer. He counts his blessings each day knowing he gets to play a small role in students achieving their academic goals.Dr. Tojan Rahhal, University of Missouri - Columbia Dr. Tojan Rahhal is an Adjunct Professor in the Biomedical, Biological, and Chemical Engineering Department and the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the College of Engineering. Rahhal graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. She went on to pursue a PhD in

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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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Paper ID #32084Three Years After Rollout: A Report on Systemic Changes in a First-YearEngineering ProgramDr. Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech- nological University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineering ethics, spatial visualization, and educational methods. She is an active member in the Mul- tidisciplinary Engineering and the Engineering Design Graphics Divisions of ASEE. For the Multidisi- plinary Division she has served as the Secretary/Treasurer and

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Elizabeth Kurban, Women in Engineering, University of Maryland College Park; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland College Park

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Paper ID #32032Facilitating Pathways to Engineering: First Year Summer ExperienceDr. Elizabeth Kurban, Women in Engineering, University of Maryland College Park Elizabeth Kurban serves as the Assistant Director of Retention for the Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering. Elizabeth’s professional and research interests broadly surround STEM-field access and persistence for women and underrepresented minoritized student populations. She is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education, particularly in the context of engineering. Elizabeth earned her

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Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside; Joe Michael Allen, University of California, Riverside; Alex Daniel Edgcomb, zyBooks; Roman Lysecky, University of Arizona

Paper ID #32046Using the free Coral language and simulator to simplify first-yearprogramming coursesProf. Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside Frank Vahid is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Univ. of California, Riverside. His research interests include CS/engineering education, and embedded systems. He is a co-founder of zyBooks.com.Joe Michael Allen, University of California, Riverside Joe Michael Allen is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of California, Riverside. His current research focuses on finding ways to improve CS education, specifically focusing on

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Danny Luecke; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Ann Vallie; Teri Ann Allery; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Karl Haefner

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Science and Alternative Energy Options. Prior to joining NDSU, he worked for Allied-Signal Corporation and in the aircraft supply industry. Prior to his industrial experience he taught for 10 years at the US Air Force Academy. Prior to his time at USAFA, Bob was a Research & Development Engineer with the US Air Force, studying problems of pollution in the earth’s atmosphere. One of his dissertations involves the environment and policy decisions that could affect it. Dr. Pieri has degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Thayer School at Dartmouth College and Carnegie – Mellon University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. For the academic year 2003- 2004, Bob was on the faculty at Turtle Mountain

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Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Joshua Brandel

knowledgeand how effectively they transfer it to practice [3-5]. Cognitive load theory proposes that aboveall, cognitive overload should be avoided. Cognitive overload can occur when learners try toprocess too much new information in a short time period, and it has detrimental effects on theabsorption and transfer of knowledge. A prevalent method for preventing cognitive overload is todecrease extraneous cognitive load, which refers to any teaching or activity that does not directlycontribute to overall learning objectives [6,7]. This research supports the notion of eliminatingall parts of a curriculum that are not strictly necessary for the desired learning outcomes.In this study, we measured the level of experience of students in an introductory

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Joie Marhefka, Penn State New Kensington; Dalynn D Park, Penn State New Kensington; Laura E Cruz, Penn State

. I also had the opportunity to be a 2019 orientation leader for the campus. I am a member of the Tau Alpha Pi - National Honor Society of Engineering. Along with my studies and participation on campus, I am also conducting undergraduate research for the CTL scholars program. I work alongside Penn State faculty members to look at interactive teaching techniques within my preferred course of study of engineering.Dr. Laura E Cruz, Penn State Laura Cruz (Ph.D, UC Berkeley 2001) is an Associate Research Professor for Teaching & Learning Schol- arship with the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State. She previously served as the director of two Centers for Teaching and Learning; as editor-in-chief

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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

Borgaonkar works as Asst. Professor of Engineering Education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Newark College of Engineering located in Newark, New Jersey. He has developed and taught several engineering courses primarily in first-year engineering, civil and environmental engineer- ing, and general engineering. He has won multiple awards for excellence in instruction. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, 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 include engineering education, integration of novel technologies into engineering classroom, excellence in instruction, water

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

Paper ID #32109Teaching Engineering in the General Education CurriculumDr. Kevin Skenes, The Citadel Kevin Skenes is an assistant professor at The Citadel. His research interests include non-destructive evaluation, photoelasticity, manufacturing processes, and engineering education.Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel Robert Rabb is a professor and the Mechanical Engineering Program Director at The Citadel. He previ- ously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy and his M.S.E. and PhD in

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Jerry Austin Yang, University of Texas at Austin; Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin

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demand for diversity and inclusion by implementing programs torecruit and retain students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds [1] [2]. These shiftsin engineering education are also beginning to motivate novel forms of pedagogy that embracesocial justice issues and highlight engineering’s role in creating a more diverse and inclusivesociety (see e.g. [3]). In this work-in-progress, we describe a novel approach to an introductoryelectrical engineering course at the University of Texas at Austin tailored to highlight diversityand inclusion issues and report initial results from longitudinal data on the effects of ourapproach.Course Structure and Dynamics In order to promote a more cooperative approach to learning, students were

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Alexa L. E. Littman; Adam Joseph Malecki, Gannon University; Elisabeth Patricia McAllister; Masen Andrew Collins; Robert Michael P.E., Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering department. Prior to his employment at Gannon, Dr. Michael spent several years in industry where he worked as an industrial product designer and aerospace product designer for LORD Corpora- tion and as general manager for National Tool and Equipment. • Courses taught include finite element analysis, material science, statics, strength of materials, materials lab, machine design, product design, production design, plastic design and FE analysis, manufacturing and engineering graphics. • Research interests include design and optimization of elastomer components, elastomeric fatigue properties, hyper- elastic modeling of elastomers, failure analysis of elastomeric components

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

leave the university). Of those that declare anengineering major, it is found that some number of students go on to declare a major differentfrom the one they initially indicated.This paper will present detailed data of the intended major given in the first week of class, thestrength of their intention, and their final major declaration. An in-depth description of themethods used to introduce the engineering majors will also be provided. Finally, the authors willprovide their insight into the reasons for any changes in intended major from the first week tofinal week of the semester.IntroductionChoosing a future career can be a daunting task, whether this is as a young adult or later in life.Everyone chooses which career to pursue for their own

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel

The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests are in Engineering Education and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. He previously taught at Bucknell University and Arizona State University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Exploring Math Self-Efficacy Among First-Year Civil Engineering MajorsIntroductionAcross the country, engineering retention rates are often low (approximately 50%) and highlycorrelated with calculus performance [e.g., 1, 2]. In fact, some authors assert that the biggestfactor contributing to the attrition

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Junfei Li P.E., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jaime Ramos-Salas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Cara Li, Carnegie Mellon University

Paper ID #32096Experience of Teaching Introduction to Electrical Engineering with anOnline PlatformDr. Junfei Li P.E., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Junfei Li is with Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering a the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He was with University of Texas - Pan American from 2002 to 2015.Dr. Jaime Ramos-Salas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr Jaime Ramos-Salas has been teaching Power Engineering courses at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2005. His current research interests are related to Renewable Energy and Engi- neering Education. He is an