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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Ian Meyer Kropp

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audience [14]. Establishing appropriate context is important; forexample, discussing the application of the Luhn Algorithm for detecting single-digit errors withcredit card data entry will not resonate with students too young to be in possession of a creditcard. Additional motivation can result when students encounter problems posed in the context ofout-of-school interests, as such word problems contain sufficient context personalization toconnect to real-world experiences [19]. Taking into consideration real-world experiences whencrafting word problems constitutes exercises in modeling, where students are expected to developan abstract formal structure grounded in aspects of reality. This resultant word problem providesstudents with a written

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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engineering degree requires.● Create a plan for success as an engineering student.● Articulate interests and challenges you may encounter as a first-year student. Identify the appropriate resources and opportunities to contribute to your educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.● Demonstrate strategies to explore real world problems, questions, and challenges inside and outside the classroom from an engineering perspective.● Explain processes, methods, and evidence that engineers use to explore and address real- world, contemporary problem or answer a compelling question.Course lectures and activities covered the following topics: (new are in bold) Week 1: What is engineering? Famous engineers Week 2: Course Description

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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students' misconceptions and lack of understanding about engineering. Thecurriculum's multidisciplinary nature and project-based learning (PBL) approach emphasizehands-on experience and real-world applications. The core project involves developing a roboticsystem, illustrating the integration of mechanical design, electronics, and programming, andfostering a comprehensive educational experience. The learning outcomes focus on fosteringunderstanding across the three engineering disciplines, enhancing teamwork, problem-solving,and multi-disciplinary collaboration, and exploring college success practices. Assessment resultsfrom a pilot implementation show positive trends in students' comprehension of engineeringdisciplines, academic readiness, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hicks, Texas A&M University-Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur; James Jack Glusing

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materials in water treatment, design of water treatment systems,collection of applicable data, and the need for prototyping. Notably, the only mean that did notmove in the desired direction was for operation of a peristaltic pump. This was a technicalprocess that could have been performed by a limited count of students in each group. Even withthese caveats, there is a strong and consistent pattern of reported learning in the CNEN course.Four of five means went up substantially with students also reporting that they found the hands-on project interesting and that they could recognize real-world applications for the informationthey had learned about water treatment.As has already been noted, all the means shifted in the desired direction, pre- to

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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responses to the two post-instruction only questions (i.e.,interest in the hands-on project and seeing real-world applications for learning achieved throughthe project) which had ratings in the upper quintile. CAEN responses showed increases inperceived understanding pre- to post-instruction but none of the differences were statisticallysignificant due to small sample size, 15 informants pre-instruction and five post-instruction. Thequery about seeing real-world applications for learning from the project had a mean of 8.2 on aten-point scale, although this is a positive occurrence rather than outcome that can bearinterpretive weight as there were only five informants. All four of the learning queries for theEECS returned statistically significant

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahdi Agheli, Worcester Polytechnic Insitute; Greg Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Markus Nemitz

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and applications. This ensures that students not only learn programming but also understand how to apply these skills in the RBE context. • Collaborative Learning: The course is aimed to promote collaborative learning through team-based projects that mimic real-world robotics programming challenges. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of both the individual and collective aspects of software development in robotics.This tailored approach is to ensure that students gain not only programming proficiency but alsoan understanding of how these skills intersect with robotics, preparing them for advanced coursesand real-world applications.The effectiveness of the course was evaluated through a combination of formative

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Rizk, Duke University

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to succeed in engineering programs.Some efforts are purely academic; others touch on students’ lives outside the classroom. Somefocus on challenges specific to engineering students; others address challenges that are notspecifically connected to engineering. Some attempt to cross the boundaries that separateengineering from life beyond engineering, the classroom from life outside the classroom, andindividual students from others around them who can serve as a support.Engineering is very applicable to real life and the world around us. Within engineeringeducation, more and more emphasis is being placed on applying classroom knowledge to real-world problems and real-world contexts [9],[10]. The effort described here seeks to combinemany of the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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engineering students deciding to leave their major within the first or second year [3],[4].To help improve engineering undergraduate retention, engineering courses began adoption ofproject-based learning. These are often team-based courses where students solve an engineeringproject modeled off real-world case studies and experience the development, testing, andimplementation of a solution utilizing design processes and computational skills [5], [6], [7], [8].Project based learning has reported increased learning outcomes for students [9], [10]. Thispedagogy uniquely engages the students with teams and facilitates development of functionalteaming and engineering problem solving competencies, characteristics of future engineers requiredby ABET [11

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma; Tierney Harvey, University of Oklahoma; Haley Taffe, University of Oklahoma

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applications in and reflections on action in the real world (Jacoby &Others, 1996). This suggests that students gain real-world experience and leverage theirmotivational indices when the engineering concepts and skills that are learning in the classroomrelate to a real-world problem they can relate to.Service learning in engineering has many benefits, both for students, engineering instructors,university colleges, and the local communities in which these institutions reside (“Service-Learning and Civic Engagement as the Basis for Engineering Design,” 2020). The three mostcommon forms of service learning are community partnered projects, industry-focused projects,and competitions.Our review of the literature surrounding service learning and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Lyon, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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], teaming [24], task allocation amongst a group [24], andleadership training and skills [23], [27]. The emphasis on all of these skills was promising to seefrequently throughout the dataset.What types of classroom interventions were proposed by the literature for honors or high-achieving students?There was a wide range of classroom practices that were suggested by the high-achieving/honorsliterature, most of which are widely accepted best practices in all classrooms. However, therewere a few key themes that showed up time and time again.Real-world experiences and application: One theme that showed up time and time again acrossthe dataset was real-world, or hands-on, experiences being implemented into the learning design.Many classroom interventions

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina ; Ehssan Nazockdast, University of North Carolina ; Daphne Klotsa , University of North Carolina

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Physical Sciences has an engineeringfocus. We have developed a new degree in Applied Sciences which is a general engineeringprogram that connects engineering to the liberal arts and prepares our students to tackle thecomplex, interdisciplinary challenges in our society. This builds on our existing minor inApplied Sciences and Engineering, which started in fall 2020.As we designed our first-year engineering courses, we considered the typical goals of first-yearengineering classes at other institutions: • Expose students to a real-world engineering experience through examples or design projects [1,2]. • Develop a variety of engineering skills that will be useful later in the curriculum [2]. • Develop the students’ engineering identity [3

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azizi Penn, Purdue University ; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University ; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University

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. Thecurriculum uses multiple real-world applications from electrical, materials, aeronautical, andmechanical engineering domains; however, this study only focused on the results of introducingnew problems situated in a microelectronics context.Specific Microelectronics Contexts in the CurriculumKnowing the need to add a microelectronics context to the class, the curriculum design teamwrote many MATLAB coding problems utilizing this context. To do this, they looked formicroelectronics articles that they could connect to the learning objectives and content of theclass. Of the many problems devised by the team, the course instructor picked three problems toimplement during the Fall semester. The total number of problems for the class appears in Table1. The

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaylla Cantilina, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University

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impact.AssignmentsThe “Computing in the World (CW)” assignments for both week 2 and week 12 leveraged thesame video content students needed to view. The video entitled “Are We Automating Racism?”,created by Vox (owned by Vox Media and published on YouTube on March 31st, 2021),challenges the perceptions of tech-as-neutral, highlights the role of data-driven automatedsystems in our lives, and explains ways in which algorithms can be fundamentally biased.Narrated by host Joss Fong it presents a variety of real-world computing and technologyexamples (Twitter image cropping of faces, automated soap dispensers, teleconferencing featureslike face following and background blurring, crime prediction tools based on racial profiling indatasets, health care systems

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Daniel Winfrey, Middle Tennessee State University; Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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, and programmable movement of the robots via external mediumssuch as a gaming controller.This paper details how the course was redesigned, the student projects, the results from Fall2022, and lessons learned in the process. Our ultimate goal is to improve student teachingevaluation and retention. Future work includes: (i) Comparing student teaching evaluations andretention rate with those in the recent years; (ii) Providing the students with a survey to offertheir input as to not only the final project but also the entirety of the course; (iii) Utilizing otherplatforms/robotic kits suitable for freshman engineering students. We hope that this paper canhelp others who are interested in introducing hands-on activities and real-world applications

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ekong, Western New England University; Arnab A. Purkayastha, Western New England University; Gladys Ekong

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learning strategies, specifically, write-pair-share (WPS), and vertical non-permanent surfaces(VNPS), in reducing students’ anxiety with learning introductory programming courses. An introductoryprogramming course is an important course for first-year engineering students. The ability to writeprograms to solve real-world problems is a vital skill for engineers. First-year students without priorprogramming experience may encounter challenges in introductory programming courses, which may leadto increased anxiety and academic hurdles. This study was implemented among students in a first-yearprogramming course at a private university. Students enrolled in the introductory programming coursewere given modeling problems during the semester to assess

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Hector Alexandre Chaves Gil, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Cristiane Maria Barra Da Matta; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto

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follows:"There was much student learning, such as the social awareness acquired throughout thework, the action in attempting to resolve a problem faced by the community, knowledgeof a project methodology, writing the article and the poster, the use of tools such asSolidWorks, the 6-3-5 Brainstorm method, prioritization matrix, video editing, oralcommunication (presentation), and finally the feedback from partner institutions."It is evident that both the students and the faculty noticed the development of these youngindividuals in terms of empathy, problem-solving, motivation from real-world issues, andsatisfaction in delivering feedback to partners. It is worth noting that some teams stoodout for delivering higher-quality prototypes.Final

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Paul Harbowy, Lane Community College

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. From what I learned from the book it seemed to represent, as much as it could, what a realproject would be like in real life. It involved working with other people, working aroundproblems that had to be outsourced in the real world.” (Fall 2019) “It was great to get my handson the project and see how engineers think and work out problems. Overall, I learned a widebreadth of knowledge from this class, and I feel better prepared going forward into moreengineering classes and, hopefully, a career.” (Winter 2020) “He also used a great method ofgrading group projects. We worked as a group, but everyone received a grade for the portion thatthey were responsible for.” (Fall 2021) “I really liked the team aspect of this class. I think it'sreally

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 8: Skill Building

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Jonathan M. Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Robert Gerrick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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apply an approach used for oneproblem to similar problems. Although their depth of understanding was superficial, they provedcapable of communicating the analyses. Their final reports and presentations described theanalyses clearly, and when questioned about their analyses by outside reviewers, they answeredcompetently.Besides giving the students the tools to solve the immediate problems for their projects, thisinstruction will provide them with context as they dive into the concepts more thoroughly in theirlater courses. Because they will have seen how to apply the concepts to real-world applications,they should better see the value in the material. They should also recognize that each course doesnot exist in a vacuum. Rather each real-world

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Chris Carroll P.E., Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, Saint Louis University; Raymond LeBeau, Saint Louis University; Gary Bledsoe, Saint Louis University; Susheel Singh, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University

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explore real-world applications in computer engineering. The communication moduleentails a three-stage exploration where students tackle the intricate communication needs of a Marsoutpost. Beginning with the identification of communication requirements, students proceed todesign solutions using carefully selected hardware elements. The subsequent stage involves thesimulation of student-designed solutions within a custom hardware block environment, with aniterative process employed for continuous improvement until a stable solution was achieved.Evaluation parameters encompass the depth of identified communication needs, the solution'sefficacy, and the transportation weight, a critical factor for Mars missions. Throughout theinvestigative phase

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., Oklahoma Baptist University

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inindustry or in everyday life.A common complaint from industry regarding new engineering graduates is their lack of hands-on practice [4], particularly with actual equipment. This may be due in part to the general lack ofactual engineering experience for engineering faculty [5]. Ralston and Cox write, “Leaders inU.S. engineering education point to increased ‘real world’ skills as crucial for meeting thechallenges of engineering in the future” [6].Experience plays a central role in the learning process [7] and therefore is an important part ofthe engineering curriculum. Kolb writes, “Knowledge results from the combination of graspingand transforming experience. Grasping experience refers to the process of taking in information,and transforming

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion

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) share some of the best practicesadopted by the instructors to ensure rigor and consistency of the coursework at the regionalcampus.The curriculum for the two courses covers the fundamental concepts and provides an opportunityfor students to explore the applications of circuits in the real world. In a normal learningenvironment, these courses tend to be difficult due to higher expectations for problem-solving,math, and scientific concepts, and adding external factors such as the pandemic adds morecomplications. The focus of this research work is to study the first- and second-year engineeringcourses and present the challenges associated with the delivery of the course content, teachingengineering concepts and applications and laboratory

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M Wortman-Wunder; Miriam Howland Cummings Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver

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most effective aspects of the course are the application to engineering. ”  “This course was the best English class I have ever taken. I think you did a wonderful job giving us real-world applications and I feel like you prepared me and my fellow classmates for our writing in our future.”  “I enjoyed the explanations of the assignments in relation to the real world. The assignments felt meaningful and felt very important to learn for my future career as an engineer. This course is well developed and was beneficial to me.”  “The paper 3 Design report was very helpful because it is something I will most likely use in my career.”  “This class was really helpful with learning the different types of technical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York, Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York, Binghamton

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developing future educators; students who have completedthe program can serve as undergraduate course assistants (UCAs) where they help studentsduring their first-year engineering classes and have opportunities to develop and teachworkshops on additional engineering topics. From an overall perspective, the first-year programappears to be successful at achieving its goals; however, a more detailed analysis of thedemographics in the program could elucidate areas in need of improvement.Strength tests are commonly used by companies for team and personal development purposes.One such test is the High5 Test, which combined theoretical and empirical approaches into onetest to ensure both conceptual validity and real-world applicability [1]. It outputs five

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Mosley, The Pennsylvania State University, Academic Adviser, Engineering Advising Center; Kellie Scofield; Jennifer Saltsgiver, The Pennsylvania State University Engineering Advising Center within the College of Engineering; Christine B. Masters, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #40230Work In Progress: Creating and building a Peer Advising Program toIncrease Engagement with Pre-major Engineering StudentsMaria Mosley, The Pennsylvania State University, Academic Adviser, Engineering Advising Center Maria has worked in the Engineering Advising Center at Penn State for four years. She has worked in stu- dent support services at the University since 2008. Prior to her time at Penn State, Maria worked at several different universities in various roles within the world of Student Affairs. She has worked professionally in the field for 19 years. Maria graduated from Springfield College in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University ; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

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understanding of real-world influences on the studentexperience, in addition to safeguarding against misaligned consequences. Informed adoption,rather than reactive constraints after problems surface, requires evidence on student perspectivesas primary stakeholders and academic standard bearers that are deeply impacted by AI.However, at a time when AI integration forces top-down policies, limited research currentlyexists capturing authentic student voices amidst unprecedented technology shifts. Studentstandpoints offer real-time insights into daily technology usage behaviors and witnessingbenefits and harms up-close, positioning them as indispensable reporting agents to exposedynamics and impacts that may escape institutional awareness. With generative

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A. Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Sessions Go Public: Final Product & Report Report, Presentation, Daily Report, Presentation, & & Video Journaling Video Adaptive Expertise: Reflect & →  RedesignCourse A: Product Innovation Project: Students from Course A participated in a 6-week projectfocusing on product innovation by redesigning a simple kitchen appliance. Students wereorganized into teams to encourage collaboration and diverse perspectives in the design process.The project followed the Challenge Based Instruction (CBI) approach, emphasizing activelearning, problem-solving, and real-world application. Basic concepts of the design process

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 8: Skill Building

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Yanosko; Grant Valentine; Matthew W. Liberatore, The University of Toledo

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repetitive use. Animation viewrates were higher for more advanced topics, such as double interpolation, compared to the basicskills and formulas. A median completion over 94% on auto-graded problems was observed foreach of the five cohorts. By examining fraction correct on specific topics, real-timemisconceptions and struggle can be noted by instructors, which leads to opportunities to provideinterventions and facilitate learning.IntroductionEngineers, students, and other professionals use spreadsheets daily. Common tasks includeorganizing data, simple and complex mathematical calculations, and creating visuals from chartsto dashboards. These skills are common in a rapidly changing world that relies on data analyticsand other big data tools to make

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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reflection essay: 1. The interdisciplinary approach of integrating the entrepreneurial mindset, STEAM (specifically, the arts), and bio-inspired design has been shown to improve student engagement, motivation and learning outcomes. How did this interdisciplinary learning experience affect your ability to engage with the newly developed curriculum? 2. What went well? What didn’t go so well? What will you do differently next time? 3. What skills did you learn? Please consider both professional skills (e.g., communication, collaboration, etc…) and context specific skills (e.g., topic area). Why are these skills important for engineers in the real world?Prompts for conceptual interaction essay: 1. The entrepreneurial

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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StudentsKeywords: Higher Education, ChatGPT, Game – Based Learning, Educational InnovationIntroductionThe educational model in Tecnologico de Monterrey finds its foundation in Competence BasedLearning [1], which requires that our students must present evidence of learning beyond themerely theoretical concepts of their courses. Competence based educational models are centeredin developing three dimensions of students: theoretical frameworks, application skills, andattitudes and values [2], as depicted by Tecnologico de Monterrey’s definition of competenceshown in Figure 1. This combination of dimensions makes necessary a new form of deliveringcontents to students and evaluating the correct development of competences. Knowledge

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Salyards, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Benjamin Wheatley, Bucknell University

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outcome Outcome: Intervention: Outcome 1: Develop creative Real-world projects that related to the “Sustainability on Campus” theme. solutions for problems facing our Students identified a problem and developed a solution which was required world by applying engineering to follow the engineering design process, incorporate at least 1 math/science design principles, math and concept, and collect or analyze data. science, and data analysis in a sustainable manner. Outcome 2: Construct an effective All project teams were required to develop a prototype or model (physical or prototype or model utilizing virtual) that was used to communicate their design. appropriate technology and tools